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We all want to be happy, but happiness always seems to be out of reach — until now. Well-being expert and social media sensation Stephanie Harrison of The New Happy is here to share:The counterintuitive secrets to happinessA practical guide to help us all learn how to live a happy lifeWhy we should focus on values vs. habitsBreaking away from your self-worth being tied to achievementsShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:The New Happy Book: https://amzn.to/3PwfJ9xThe New Happy Website:https://www.thenewhappy.com/The New Happy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newhappyco Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/CONTESSA.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dive into the world of personal development with Thais Gibson, the founder of The Personal Development School and an expert on attachment theory.Your attachment style plays an essential role in your life and career. Thais will teach us:What your “attachment style” means and the 4 types How to figure out your attachment styleHow to make your attachment style “secure”The difference between “core wounds” and “core needs”Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Website: https://university.personaldevelopmentschool.com/Free Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?_gl=1*15q7en0*_ga*MTkxNzU1ODAwMS4xNzExNTU5MjY2*_ga_YX58DQ9DW1*MTcxMTU1OTI2Ni4xLjEuMTcxMTU1OTU0MC41My4wLjA. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Budget isn’t a dirty word and it doesn’t mean you have no life. Budgeting can be empowering if you learn how to do it and stick with it. Learn five things to stop doing with your money with Break Your Budget creator Michela Alloca. You’ll learn:The importance of a high-yield savings accountHow to determine your monthly budget5 things to stop doing with your money todayThe best apps and tools to help you manage your moneyShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Break Your Budget: https://breakyourbudget.com/Budget Dashboard: https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your Reputation is more than just a great Taylor Swift album. It’s how you’re known at work. Author and brand expert Dorie Clark is here to teach us how to manage our reputations at work for personal branding success, including:How to determine your reputationWays you can change your reputationStrategies for developing your personal brand3 things you need to develop your expertiseShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/Guest Resources:Dorie Clark website: https://dorieclark.com/Free Assessment: https://dorieclark.com/join/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks: This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to zocdoc.com/contessa and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to manifest your next career opportunity with lifestyle entrepreneur Camille Styles. You’ll learn:How manifestation worksPrompts for starting your vision boardStrategies for setting intentions and a daily check-in ritualWhat to do when you feel like you’re not making progressShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Create a career vision webinar: https://bit.ly/3Pqnr4YTry this career vision exercise podcast: https://bit.ly/3ViMXguGuest Resources:Camille Styles Vision Board: https://casazuma.com/contessaUse code CONTESSA for 10% offCamilleStyles.com: https://camillestyles.com/Camille on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camillestyles Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/contessa.  Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s not the most qualified person who gets the job, but the best storyteller! Learn how to become a more effective storyteller for job search success with executive speaker coach, Laura Fravel. You’ll learn:Why storytelling works better than other communication typesTips for becoming a more effective storytellerHow to focus on your future, not your pastThe importance of the stories you tell yourself.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Story Circles: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/behavior-based-interview-questions/Job Search Academy: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/how-to-land-the-job-by-targeting-your-dream-company1/Guest Resources:Laura Fravel website: https://laurafravel.com/Laura Fravel LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafravel/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to improve your communication skills and build your professional presence with LinkedIn Top Voice, Lorraine Lee. Lorraine is an in-demand speaker and coach. You’ll learn:The difference between good presenters and not-so-good presentersHow to follow the TEA method for giving effective presentationsExamples of how to build your professional presence at workShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Weekly Newsletter: lorraineklee.com/subscribeWatch LinkedIn Learning: lorraineklee.com/linkedinlearningConnect with Lorraine: linkedin.com/in/lorrainekleeDownload Part 1 of The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn: lorraineklee.com/linkedin-guideCareer Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Free Career Tools That Help You Find a Job FasterEpisode Description:It’s no secret that we are in one of the most competitive job markets right now. So today, we’re diving into a topic that may be on a lot of our minds: how to find a job quickly. Plus, we’re hearing from 3 career contessa listeners and giving them custom career advice. Listen in to learn:How to utilize Loom to illustrate your experienceHow to navigate Applicant Tracking Systems with the help of JobScanHow to find the best career path for you with CareerFitterHow to enhance your job search materials with the help of ChatGPTFree Career Contessa tools that can aid you in your career searchShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Loom: https://www.loom.com/JobScan: https://bit.ly/43hg5qmCareerFitter: https://bit.ly/4c1hGohChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgptCareer Contessa: https://www.careercontessa.com/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even with social media, text, and DMs, email is still the best way to communicate and contact people who can help your career. Now we just need to make sure those emails are crafted in a way to catch the attention of busy readers! Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, will tell you a masterclass on:What bad email communication looks likeHow to assess your own email writing skillsTactics for formatting your email messagesThe power of responding to every emailShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Grammarly Link: https://bit.ly/3PiAtByGuest Resources:Newsletter: jasonfeifer.com/newsletterBook: jasonfeifer.com/bookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/contessa.Go to zocdoc.com/contessa and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Communication is a critical skill for success—and the truth is — the more confident you are at communicating your ideas, successes, and needs, the more you will be seen as a leader and as leadership material. Danielle Robay, a journalist and Pretty Smart podcast host will teach you:3 things confident communicators never doEffective strategies for better career storytellingHow to practice asking better questionsHow to respond to any negative communication feedbackShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Danielle Robay: https://www.daniellerobay.com/Pretty Smart Podcast: https://beprettysmart.com/Questions Deck: https://www.daniellerobay.com/new-pageCareer Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find your Dharma—your inner calling—and learn to integrate ambition, work, and wellbeing to create a balanced, joyous life with the bestselling author, and visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Suneel Gupta, We discussWhat Dharma means—and how to find itHow the “Arrival Fallacy” impacts your fulfillmentThe 55/5 technique for resetting your energyWhy you achieve more with 85% effortShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Suneel Gupta: https://www.suneelgupta.com/Everyday Dharma: https://www.suneelgupta.com/writing/everyday-dharma/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn a 5-step process for launching and building a successful personal brand from Anna Bertoldini, a brand marketer at NielsenIQ by day and a personal branding expert outside her 9-5. Anna will teach you:How to determine your personal branding goalHow to leverage your unique selling point in brandingEffective communication tips include voice and toneThe one thing all personal brands must have to succeedShow Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Follow Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabertoldini/Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The truth is, not everyone will enjoy managing people. But luckily, you don't have to become a manager to grow in your career. Leadership expert and author of Happy@Work Robyn L Garrett is here to share:How to know if management is right for youWays to advance your career that aren’t managementWhat makes a good managerHow new managers can be successful in their first 90 daysShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The New Manager Manual Course: https://bit.ly/3Ds3jdfGuest Resources:Robyn L Garrett website: https://www.robynlgarrett.com/TikTok: @courageousleadershipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realcourageousleadershipBook: https://www.robynlgarrett.com/booksCareer Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/contessa.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No matter how talented or skilled you are, nothing and nobody just comes to you. Working hard doesn’t always directly equal success. In this episode we’re going over 4 reasons why your college is more successful than you (even though they're not more skilled than you). You’ll learn: How to increase your networking and visibility at workHow to overcome fears of success in the workplaceHow to follow “counterintuitive” career movesHow to observe and understand the unwritten rules of your officeShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/careercontessa  Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Andre Martin Episode: https://bit.ly/48275GhImpostor Syndrome Episode: https://bit.ly/49pIRHkImpostor Syndrome Article: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/get-over-impostor-syndrome/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than 70% of jobs filled are never posted online and that’s because employers are using the hidden job market—and you can, too! Career Coach AJ Mizes will teach you:What the hidden job market isHow to tap into the job marketThe sidebar method and why 90% of his clients use it to win more job offersThe value of your LinkedIn headlineShow Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Successful Networker CourseGuest Resources:AJ Mizes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajmizes/The Human Reach: https://thehumanreach.com/ Career Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit Zocdoc.com/Contessa and download the Zocdoc app for freeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Something we could all use more of in 2024 is money! Tori Dunlap, host and author of The Financial Feminist and founder of Her First $100k is sharing actionable tips on:The mindset you need to start your financial wellness journey3 ways to live richer including being savvy with your credit cardHow and why Tori is entering her “soft” eraHow to make money with your moneyShow Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QPLeave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/careercontessa  Guest Resources:Tori Dunlap IG: https://www.instagram.com/herfirst100k/The Financial Feminist podcast: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-podcast/The Financial Feminist book: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-bookCareer Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/Contessa. Offer good for a limited timeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Commenting on LinkedIn is a lesser-known but incredibly powerful strategy when it comes to networking and job searching. In this solo-episode, you’ll learn how to harness the power of LinkedIn comments to win more job offers. You’ll learn:The benefits of commenting on LinkedInHow to find influencers and thought leaders within your industryHow to craft a value-driven commentHow to build a daily LinkedIn networking strategyThe dos and don’t s of LinkedIn commentingShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Leave a voice memo: https://www.speakpipe.com/careercontessa  Optimize LinkedIn Profile Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-daily-linkedin-actions-guaranteed-to-supercharge/id1434354911?i=1000633971215Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Emily Steele, a successful Iowa-based business owner, who’s sharing the 3 things that have had the most influence on her career journey including her unique twist on influencer marketing. You’ll learn:The impact your location can have on your career successDefining your own version of success—and how that drives your purpose at workThe power of local networking with Iowan entrepreneurs How Emily is building a thriving business without sacrificing lifestyleShow Notes:Iowa Economic Development Authority: This episode is sponsored by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Learn more about what it’s like to build a life and career in Iowa: https://bit.ly/41Tm4B3https://www.facebook.com/iowaeconomicdevelopment  https://www.linkedin.com/company/iowa-economic-development-authority-ieda-/ Guest Resources:Emily Steele Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.steele/ Hummingbirds: https://www.instagram.com/hummingbirdshqCareer Contessa ResourcesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we make work, less work? Author and organizational psychologist Andrè Martin shares how to find your right-fit career. You’ll learn:What’s the difference between right fit vs. wrong fit careersHow to craft your right fit careerThe questions to ask to determine if a company and role are the right fitWhat to do if you’re in the wrong fit Strategies for building a successful career within your right role Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Wrong Fit, Right Fit book: https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Fit-Right-Work-Matters/dp/1950508757/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675805341&sr=8-1Website: https://www.wrongfitrightfit.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/docmartinpdxNewsletter: https://mondaymatters.substack.comCareer Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Resumes play an important role in landing interviews, providing the hiring manager context to ask unique questions, and are a great marketing tool for you to share even when you’re passively job searching. Career Contessa Coach, Marnie Lemonik, is here to share 5 things you should remove from your resume. You’ll learn:Resume formatting quick fixes that make a big impactThe most important section of your resume that’s probably missingThe importance of the 10% ruleShow Notes:Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Follow Marnie Lemonik: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/?hl=en Resume Resources:Resume Review via Loom: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-reviewThe 24-Hour Resume Makeover: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-makeover-template/Jobscan: https://www.jobscan.co/Resume Worded: https://resumeworded.com/ChatGPT resume episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-use-chatgpt-for-resume-writing-your-job-search/id1434354911?i=1000612292534Teal: https://www.tealhq.com/Career Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Contrary to popular opinion, quitting can be a sign of success. The most successful people are quitters. They quit jobs that aren’t right. They quit people who don’t make them better and they quit pursuing projects when the goals change. But how do you know when to quit? Lori Harder of the Earn Your Happy podcast recently just quit something big—to create something bigger. She’ll share:What keeps people from quittingHow to determine if you should quitTips on how to quit for strategic successThe million-dollar project Lori quit—and how she’s recoveringShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest ResourcesEarn Your Happy Podcast: https://loriharder.com/podcast/Lori Harder: https://loriharder.comA Tribe Called Bliss: https://loriharder.com/a-tribe-called-bliss/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You know what none of us have? Time to waste on busy shadow work! Donna McGeorge, a productivity coach, author, and speaker is here to share:What the existing concepts of time management and productivity get wrongHow you should spend your first two hoursWhy 85% is all the effort you need to giveChatGPT tips to save you time and make you more productive. Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Donna McGeorge Website: https://donnamcgeorge.com/ Donna’s books: https://donnamcgeorge.com/books Free resources: https://www.donnamcgeorge.academy/podcastCareer Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Go to zocdoc.com/contessa and download the Zocdoc app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Get a meal for $1.49 PLus $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49tccpod. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a long day of work, you want to go home, kick off your shoes, and queue up…a tv show about work? Wait, what? Today, we’re talking about pop culture’s obsession with work. We’ll explore:Some of our favorite tv shows and movies depicting the workplace in all its gloryWhy everyone loves the mundanity of The OfficeThe effects of both realistic (The Office) and unrealistic (Emily In Paris) depictions of work in pop culture Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/14/why-do-we-still-love-the-officeThe Devil Wears Prada: 7 Fun Facts: https://www.vogue.fr/fashion-culture/article/the-devil-wears-prada-fun-facts-cult-movieOff The Beat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-beat-with-brian-baumgartner/id1550331348Office Ladies: https://officeladies.com/episodesThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessaProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What wild things will the world of work bring our way in 2024? We’re teaming up with Marnie Lemonik, a Career Contessa coach, to share 5 workplace predictions to prepare for. You’ll learn:How salary transparency laws are changing the salary negotiation landscape + an important question to always ask about salaryThe old way of job searching vs. the new way of job searchingWhy upskilling helps you become a more invaluable employeeThe rebrand that career coaching is gettingShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Career Camp: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/2024-career-camp-february-april1 Book Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/ Ask a Coach series: https://www.careercontessa.com/tags/Ask%20a%20Coach/1794/ WSJ Remote Article: https://partners.wsj.com/atlassian/team-anywhere/your-workplace-is-already-distributed/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn 4 pieces of popular career advice that you should ignore and what to replace it with with Lauren McGoodwin. You’ll learn:Why “follow your passion” isn’t good career adviceHow the sunk cost fallacy can cost you new opportunitiesThe importance of saying “no” at workWhat happens when you only focus on strengths at workShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering the code: 49tccpod.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let’s detour from career advice to talk about something even more important—your health—with Josie Santi of The Everygirl Podcast. In this episode, Josie shares 5 science-backed wellness practices that add value to your everyday life. We’ll discuss:What’s cycle-syncing and how you can use it to supercharge your lifeThe impact of meditation for 8 mins at a timeWhy mental health is the key to healing your bodyThe power of walking for gut healthHow to identify spiritual vs emotional hunger for a healthy lifestyleShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Free Resource: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/100-ways-self-care/Guest ResourcesThe Everygirl Podcast: https://www.theeverygirlpodcast.comAlisa Vitti (Cycle Syncing)Kelly Smith (Meditation)Organic Olivia (Mental Health Heals Physical Symptoms)Tayla Burke (Walking and Chewing Slower for Digestion)Dr. Adrienne Youdim (Weight Loss)Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the greatest tragedies in the workplace is when your contributions go unknown and unrecognized. Let’s fix that and learn how to brag at work. Author Peggy Klaus is here to teach us a guide to effective self-promotion including:The bragging myths we need to avoidHow to communicate successes without being labeled an opportunist or egotisticalPractical examples for getting your contributions recognizedHow bragging can help minimize bore out at workThe art of self-advocacy Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Communication Guide: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/communication-guide/Guest ResourcesPeggy Klaus Website: https://peggyklaus.com/ Brag! Book: https://amzn.to/3Swhm9OCareer Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Next time you’re thinking of celebrating a special moment in your life, remember that your natural diamond also protects vulnerable wildlife species and brings prosperity to many less fortunate communities around the world. For more information, visit naturaldiamonds.com Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Georgia Tech Scheller's MBA ProgramsProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn 8 daily LinkedIn actions guaranteed to supercharge your career with Eddiana Rosen, an ex-recruiter turned employee relations specialist at a global company and the content creator behind Careers In Review. Eddiana shares:The LinkedIn mistake that could cost you a job offerHow to use LinkedIn comments to win more networking opportunitiesWhat crowdsourcing hiring is and how you can easily get considered for rolesHow to set up LinkedIn as your online digital portfolioShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest ResourcesEddiana Rosen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddianarosen/ Comment “GUIDE” on any post: https://www.instagram.com/careersinreview/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:Go to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then, find and book a top-rated doctor today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I’m getting personal and sharing 5 career hacks I wish I had known earlier in my career and answering some of your questions! Get ready to learn how to add value at work, ways to stand out in your career today, and tips for tough conversations. If you love these solo episodes let me know via @careercontessa on Instagram and comment on my latest post!Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Weekly Email Status Update to Boss: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/email-work-boss/ Career Coaching Service: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/Contessa. Offer good for a limited timeProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s been a competitive job market all year, but the good news is that hiring is seeing an uptick! This is your opportunity to make your next career move and make them with confidence. Here to teach us how to make confident job moves is Adunola, a career coach to high achievers, who’s also sharing overlooked interview mistakes and tips for communicating your value.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Free Career Fitter: https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=1822Strengths Finder: https://store.gallup.com/h/en-us/Good Enough Job Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-pursuing-the-dream-job-a-good-enough-job-is-even-better/id1434354911?i=1000614109779Adunola Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adunolaadeshola/Adunola Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewemployees/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Georgia Tech Scheller’s MBA Programs.Get a meal for $1.49 by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code 49tccpod.Go to shopify.com/careercontessa now to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let’s review the dos and don’ts of a successful salary negotiation with Gerta Malaj, an expert negotiator trained by world-class experts from MIT and Harvard Law School. You’ll learn what are the biggest salary negotiation mistakes you see people make repeatedly, the non-obvious insights about salary negotiations, and your must-haves when you talk salary at work.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Website: www.YourNegotiations.comNegotiations Course: Maven.com/Gerta/Negotiates (15% discount with code CONTESSA15)Twitter: @gerta_maInstagram: @gertanegotiatesFacebook: Gerta's Negotiation CommunityDM on any socials for 1x1 personalized consulting.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’ve heard of love languages, but what about your confidence language?! It’s the answer to being more confident in work, life, and with yourself. Gravitus author, Lisa Sun, shares the misconception about confidence, the 8 strengths that redefine confidence, and why it’s important to know your confidence language.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Confidence Quiz: https://gravitasnewyork.com/pages/my-confidence-language-quizWorkplace Love Language Quiz: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/workplace-love-language-quiz/ Gravitus Book:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731156/gravitas-by-lisa-sun/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Next time you’re thinking of celebrating a special moment in your life, remember that your natural diamond also protects vulnerable wildlife species and brings prosperity to many less fortunate communities around the world. For more information, visit naturaldiamonds.com Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Georgia Tech Scheller’s MBA Programs and take the first step toward a brighter future filled with endless possibilities.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to take a mental health day from work, the importance of workplace recovery, and signs of long-term burnout with Jaclyn Margolis, a Ph.D., and expert on workplace wellness. Workplace wellness isn’t just a trend to talk about—it’s the glue that holds your organization together, makes your team strong, and boosts overall performance.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Jaclyn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworkplacephd/Burnout Quiz: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/burnout-quiz/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Go to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA to find and book a top-rated doctor today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us and all too often leave us flustered and stumbling for words. How can we rise to the occasion when we’re put on the spot? Today’s guest is Matt Abrahams, host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and he’s here to teach us how we can speak successfully when put on the spot.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Think Fast Talk Smart Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/5n7hxruwThink Faster, Talk Smarter Book: https://tinyurl.com/3k5xyyyfMatt Abrahams Website: https://nofreakingspeaking.comEpisode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Shopify is the commerce platform revolutionizing millions of businesses worldwide. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at  shopify.com/careercontessa.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Successful careers don’t just happen—they’re built through intentional career moves. Hanna Goefft, the @HannaGetsHired creator, is here to share the specific skills you need to grow your career, best practices for career advancement, and the biggest career myth she wants to debunkShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Hanna Gets Hired TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannagetshired?lang=en Hanna Gets Hired Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannagetshired/ Work Journal post: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/work-journal-benefits/Power Moves book: https://www.careercontessa.com/book/Episode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Georgia Tech Scheller’s MBA Programs.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive and author of Relationships at Work, Rachel B. Simon, shares her proven approach to demystifying the art of networking with simple, yet often overlooked, tips. Learn how to organically build relationships across departments and chains of command that hold the power to improve the way you collaborate with coworkers, accomplish goals, and quite possibly change the trajectory of your careers.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Rachel B Simon Website: https://www.rachelbsimon.com/Relationships at Work Book: https://rb.gy/u6uzoThe Successful Networker course: https://rb.gy/g1ob7This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile in 2023. Learn from LinkedIn trainer Lyssa Leigh Jackson the six features you should be using to optimize for personal branding, job searching, and networking on LinkedIn. Plus, grab our free LinkedIn skills worksheet to help!Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Lyssa Leigh Jackson Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyssajackson/Lauren McGoodwin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/LinkedIn Skills Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3qJZigSLinkedIn episode: https://rb.gy/kqxc8This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Claim your $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/CONTESSA.Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Georgia Tech Scheller’s MBA Programs.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It can be overwhelming figuring out when and how you should quit your job. Enter Matt Yao’s guide to quitting—a complete template to help you feel confident about quitting without regrets. . Written from his personal experience of leaving his tech job in December 2022, Matt created a blueprint that can help anyone strategically think through how to quit their job with or without another job lined up.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Quit Guide: https://bit.ly/44l9xWvBlog: https://gameofone.substack.com/Climate newsletter: https://buildinclimate.substack.com/On The Rise Podcast: https://ontherisepod.com/Matt’s email for Coaching: [email protected] episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin..Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa and take your business to the next level today..Go to zocdoc.com/contessa download the zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today..Visit gtmbawomen.com to learn more about Georgia Tech Scheller’s MBA Programs.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is making a career transition to tech worth it? What can you expect? And what skills does it take to launch a lucrative tech career? From tech bootcamps to lifestyle changes, we’re covering all the pros and cons of a tech career along with a 5-step blueprint on how to make a career pivot.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Free Tech Career Quiz: https://bit.ly/45Bxg67 TripleTen Bootcamps: https://bit.ly/3s5qvuQEpisode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal by going to everyplate.com/podcast and entering code 49TCCPOD. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone—millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. Psychologist and author, Rachel Turow, of The Self-Talk Workout is here to help us tackle nagging self-criticism with six techniques.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Self-Talk Workout Book: https://bit.ly/3OLd9MSKristin Neff Episode: https://bit.ly/43YsC0C5 Ways to Feel Like You're Doing Enough: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_feel_like_youre_doing_enoughEpisode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.At Westin hotels, there’s amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin..Ritual is offering our listeners 30% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/contessa to start ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ or Prenatal to your subscription today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know your body language can influence your career more than your actual experience?! The founder of Body Talk, Richard Newman reveals insights on the small–but impactful–shifts anyone can make to become a more powerful communicator including three body language behaviors. Plus, Richard shares the one secret that transforms your influence in every situation, so that you can inspire, motivate and lead people.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Book: Lift Your Impact: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, and Future to Elevate Your Work, Team, and Life: https://ukbodytalk.com/books/lift-your-impact/ Free Book Sample: https://liftyourimpact.com/thebook BodyTalk Website: www.UKBodyTalk.comRichard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardnewmanspeaks/Richard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnewmanspeaksThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/CONTESSA. Offer good for a limited time. .At Westin hotels, there's amenities and offerings aimed to help you move well, eat well, and sleep well, so you can keep your well-being close, while away. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As a skill, managing up can do more for your career than simply 'networking' ever could—and this episode shows you how. Learn to manage up and achieve success in the workplace with any type of boss with leadership coach and author, Mary Abbajay.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Mary’s Email: [email protected] Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3Ojy5bIManaging Up Book: https://managingupthebook.comEpisode Perks:This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can you protect yourself from changes in the workplace, a layoff, or even just needing a work change to reflect a new season of life? The answer is a portfolio career. Author and Harvard Business School professor Christina Wallace is here to share why it’s important to approach your career as a diversified portfolio, how to translate that to work, and the three questions to ask your network to help you build your personal Venn diagram.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Successful Networker: https://bit.ly/3OK2d2uChristina Wallace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinawallaceChristina Wallace Website: https://christinawallace.comThe Portfolio Life book: https://christinawallace.com/authorThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/CONTESSA to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ or Prenatal to your subscription today.Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/careercontessa to take your business to the next level today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn how to reimagine your ambition and the ways you strive with the author of All The Gold Stars, Rainesford Stauffer. Rainesford helps explain the difference between ambition and achievement, the antidote for burnout and loneliness, and what you can do today if you’ve ever felt like your self-worth is tied to your ambition.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Rainesford website: https://rainesfordstauffer.com/Rainesford on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RainesfordRainesford on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainesford_stauffer/All The Gold Start book: https://bit.ly/3POwxK3This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Episode Perks:"Work Appropriate" is all about—tackling the real issues we encounter in our professional lives and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts..Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/CONTESSA to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ or Prenatal to your subscription today.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to grow at work? Get out of a mixed mindset and head toward growth—and develop a long-term growth mindset. PhD neuroscience researcher, Anne Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs, is teaching us how to use growth loops and why they work better for long-term success.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/398IFzvNess Labs: https://nesslabs.com/ Article on Growth Loops: https://nesslabs.com/growth-loopsEpisode Perks:Zocdoc is a free app where you can find amazing doctors and book appointments online. Find a top-rated doctor today by going to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot of research has gone into the subject of motivating and influencing others, but what happens when the person you most want to influence is you? Social psychologist and author of Get It Done, Ayelet Fishbach, is here to help. She offers insights on the science of motivation along with tips and cognitive tricks to help you overcome procrastination and achieve your goals.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Mission: Motivation Course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/mission-motivation/ Ayelet Fishbach website: https://www.ayeletfishbach.com/ Get It Done Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316538345Episode Perks:"Work Appropriate" is all about—tackling the real issues we encounter in our professional lives and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For most of us, saying “no” doesn’t come naturally. You feel bad disappointing a colleague or guilty about turning down your boss, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how to say no at work, why it’s such a struggle to say no, and techniques that can help you still advance at work. Social psychologist, Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think, is here to explain. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Vanessa Bohns: https://www.vanessabohns.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3pRbeMR This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Whether you’re working from home, commuting part-time, or navigating a return to office life, Remotely Curious offers relatable conversations, insights, and perspectives to help you figure it all out. Listen to Remotely Curious wherever you get podcasts | www.remotely-curious.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time poor. Learn how to manage your time for a happier life with the author of Happier Hour, Dr. Cassie Holmes. Dr. Homes will demonstrate how to immediately improve our lives by changing how we perceive and invest our time along with actionable exercises for you to determine what things bring you the most joy—and value. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Figure Out Next Career Move: https://bit.ly/39Ggv2k Cassie Holmes: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/ Happier Hour: https://amzn.to/3nspw5O This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/ CONTESSA to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ or Prenatal to your subscription today. "Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions. Listen every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you have debt? Do you know how to pay off your debt to maximize the benefits? Melissa Jean-Baptiste, founder of Millennial In Debt and author of This Is Why You’re Broke, is here to share the strategies she used to pay off $100,000 in debt while making a $48,000 annual salary. Get ready to take notes and be inspired to get your finances under control. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP So This Is Why I’m Broke: https://amzn.to/3Vajao3 Millennial In Debt: https://millennialindebt.com/ This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Tune in to Remotely Curious on your favorite podcast app or visit remotely-curious.com to join the conversation and explore the world of remote work. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Job hunting can be a nerve-wracking experience on its own. Add the urgency of finding a new job, and the pressure can skyrocket. But fear not! We're here to equip you with the essential strategies and insider knowledge to land a job fast. So, take a deep breath and get ready to dive into these tried-and-true job search tips that will have you receiving job offers in the blink of an eye. You've got this! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Career Contessa IG (@careercontessa): http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Successful Networker course: https://bit.ly/3OK2d2u Resume Trends Episode: https://bit.ly/43zXTqG ChatGPT Resume Episode: https://bit.ly/41jtmMj LinkedIn Episode: https://bit.ly/3BYRWbn This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Our new favorite podcast, Work Appropriate, mixes humor and practical work advice. Listen every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. . Find a top-rated (and patient-reviewed) doctor today on Zocdoc. Many are available within 24 hours. Go to zocdoc.com/contessa to learn more. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.