Future Female Leaders Nichole Harrop: Women's Leadership + Career Coach

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In this episode, Nichole Harrop reflects on her past approach to career growth and shares how she wishes she had focused more on holistic growth rather than just climbing the corporate ladder. She discusses the importance of celebrating each step of the journey and offers practical advice for maintaining a balanced and fulfilling career trajectory.
Key Takeaways:
Career Growth Guide: Nichole introduces a helpful resource, the Career Growth Guide, to assist listeners in establishing a consistent and effective growth strategy. LinkedIn Importance: She stresses the importance of having a LinkedIn profile for career development and networking, even if one is not actively posting content. Ladder Growth vs. Expanded Growth: Ladder Growth: Traditionally, career growth is seen as climbing a corporate ladder, focusing on achieving higher titles and positions. Expanded Growth: Nichole advocates for a more rounded approach, where growth is multifaceted, similar to a garden of blooming flowers. This includes expanding skills, knowledge, and impact without necessarily moving up in title. Personal Reflection: Nichole shares her experience with burnout from focusing too heavily on upward career movement and the lack of fulfillment that came with it. Work Journal: Keeping a work journal to track accomplishments, projects, and impacts can help one recognize their growth and stay prepared for future opportunities. Mindset Shift: Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own growth strategies and consider adopting a more holistic view of career development.

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Episode Highlights:
Importance of Building a Personal Brand:
Focus on LinkedIn, but also applicable in general. Creating a personal brand helps in career growth and visibility. Reminder:
Check the link in the show notes for career growth resources. The Career Growth Guide is a valuable tool to complement building your brand. Personal Brand Backstory:
Nichole's experience as a career job hopper and the fresh start it offers. Importance of professionalism and maintaining a positive reputation. Key Points on Building a Personal Brand:
Reflect on how you make people feel and interact with others. Set personal boundaries and hold yourself to a standard. Consider how you want to be remembered after leaving a job. LinkedIn Tips:
Start by engaging with content and commenting on posts. Gradually build confidence to post your own content. Share your growth journey, insights, and recommendations. Networking:
The power of building a network and offering value. Consistent visibility on LinkedIn opens doors to opportunities. Practical Advice:
Download the Career Growth Guide for monthly focus areas and video content. Use the guide for ideas on what to post and how to grow.

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Topics/Questions discussed:
How can someone in an entry level role recognize that they might need to help their leader to become more of a coach?
What is a good way to go about changing the structure of a helpful 1:1?
What can you do if you are trying to make changes to your 1:1 structure and it’s not going well?
What other advice or guidance do you have to help someone who wants to grow?

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Key Points:
Importance of knowing your boss's expectations, especially if aiming for growth or leadership. Metrics such as customer satisfaction, quality scores, attendance, and meeting punctuality can be key. Tailor your approach to meet your leader's priorities. Ask your leader what they need from you today to endorse your future growth. Use the Career Growth Guide (in show notes) for career roadmap and growth tips.

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Episode Highlights
Networking and Personal Growth:
Grace shares her journey of starting to post on LinkedIn despite feeling unprepared initially. Nichole emphasizes the importance of networking and supportive connections in personal and professional growth. Overcoming Fear and Taking Action:
Grace emphasizes the significance of pushing past fear by simply taking action, even if it's starting with small steps. Both hosts discuss how supportive networks contribute to building confidence and making strides in their careers. Challenging Self-Limiting Beliefs:
The conversation revolves around challenging self-limiting beliefs, encouraging listeners to question why they delay their aspirations. They discuss the need to challenge one's own beliefs and surround oneself with supportive people to move forward. Benefits of Taking Risks:
Grace shares her experience of stepping into roles she felt unprepared for initially and the growth that came from embracing these challenges. The conversation delves into how the discomfort of uncertainty can lead to personal and professional growth. Transition into Leadership and Self-Reflection:
Grace recounts her transition from an individual contributor to a leadership role and the challenges she faced, particularly around uncertainty and self-doubt. Both hosts discuss the importance of self-reflection in career progression and the necessity of balancing feedback-seeking behavior with confidence in leadership roles.