Career Contessa

If you’re a new grad and feel anxious and nervous about your job search, you’re in luck. Today we have Dr. Ciera Graham, a Career Contessa Coach and a woman with over 10 years of experience in helping new or recent college grads discover their passions, leverage their strengths, and increase their marketability on the job market. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Book Dr. Ciera Graham for career coaching: https://bit.ly/3Mm3Qig Dr. Ciera Graham IG: https://bit.ly/3zjHz1z Dr. Ciera’s Website: https://cieragraham.com Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that in the workplace, women are more likely to take on time-consuming tasks that are unlikely to drive revenue and won’t be recognized in performance evaluations? When you’re so busy doing non-promotable tasks and office housework, it’s easy to see why quitting your job feels like the only way out. We’re discussing the role of office housework, how to say no, and tips for renovating your current role. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The No Club Book: https://bit.ly/3NLGgwd The No Club Website: https://www.thenoclub.com Sponsors: Chime: https://bit.ly/3m4vh5p Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve ever Googled “how to get a raise,” you’ve probably read how job-hopping is a surefire way to increase your earnings. Job-hoppers, or people who change companies every year or two, have credited frequent moves for significant pay bumps throughout their careers. But what are the pros and cons? Additionally, we’ll be discussing how common job-hopping really is and what to consider before you do it. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Job Search Academy: https://bit.ly/3OVB7mH Wanda McKenny: https://bit.ly/3LH5CKr Sponsors: Clare: https://bit.ly/3J7kuRq Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With so many people considering new jobs it’s natural to want to pick the “right” company. You know—the company that isn’t like your last toxic workplace, the company that cares about your wellbeing and their own revenue, and much more. So how can you ensure this when you know the interviewer is inclined to show off the best version of themselves? Ask detailed questions. On this episode, we’re sharing 10 ideas for questions you can ask to better understand a company’s real culture. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ CC Online Courses: https://bit.ly/3E0lFiJ Questions to Ask At The End of An Interview: https://bit.ly/3wfjXIs Candace Morgan Podcast Interview: https://apple.co/3FBSd54 Sponsors: Cozy Earth: https://bit.ly/39gpXJ3 Clare: https://bit.ly/3J7kuRq Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you feel like you’ve totally lost your ability to schmooze? In-person networking quickly turned virtual. Now, we’re emerging from our networking hibernation and we’re curious…what’s changed? On today’s episode, we’re joined by networking expert Kelly Hoey to talk about how we can get back into the networking game and how to be strategic about our efforts so we’re networking toward our next career move. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Kelly’s book: https://jkellyhoey.co/books/ Kelly’s website: https://jkellyhoey.co Kelly’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jkellyhoey/ Networking Templates: https://bit.ly/3OWTBn5 Networking Webinar: https://bit.ly/3ybaqod Sponsors: Brooklinen: https://bit.ly/361lEzV Athletic Greens: https://bit.ly/3EqYGPs Brooklinen: https://bit.ly/3J7kuRq Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever taken on a new job and started to have that sinking feeling that maybe you made a mistake? Like maybe this new job isn't exactly what you pictured and now you’re starting to wonder how long you’re supposed to ride this out? New job regret is unfortunately common. That’s why Gillian Williams, an experienced recruiter who now runs her own recruiting firm called Monday Talent, will share some helpful tips on what to do next—and the signs to watch out for. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Interview Red Flags Article: The Job Search Academy: https://bit.ly/3OVB7mH Monday Talent: https://bit.ly/3vXpdjx Monday Talent Instagram: https://bit.ly/3LCl3o4 Gillian’s email: [email protected] Red Flags Article: https://bit.ly/3qrIIMl Sponsors: Cozy Earth: https://bit.ly/39gpXJ3 Chime: https://bit.ly/3DQAXIq Athletic Greens: https://bit.ly/3EqYGPs Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode is a really fun one. We’re joined by Katie Gatti (Money With Katie) to discuss things like launching an online brand, the creator economy, and even some very important money mistakes that even us #RichGirls make. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Money With Katie: https://moneywithkatie.com Money With Katie Show: https://podcast.moneywithkatie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneywithkatie Asking For a Raise 101: https://bit.ly/3q7GYKO Sponsors: Cozy Earth: https://bit.ly/39gpXJ3 Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Between our emotion-phobic society and the debilitating uncertainty of modern times, we usually don’t know how to talk about what we’re going through, much less handle it. That’s why we’re excited to be joined by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy to talk about their new book Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay and get some actionable advice on how to handle oversized feelings. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Liz and Mollie website: https://bit.ly/3JVdhnx Instagram: http://instagram.com/lizandmollie Big Feelings Book: https://www.lizandmollie.com/big-feelings First podcast episode: https://apple.co/38RgOpY Communication Guide Download: https://bit.ly/3Ojy5bI Sponsors: MasterClass: https://bit.ly/3JKn5ky Athletic Greens: https://bit.ly/3EqYGPs Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you remember a time when work included informal social interactions? There’s an official name for these interactions—social capital—or the benefits you get because of the people you know. Turns out workplaces thrive on it and can lead to lower turnover, increased performance, and an easier flow of information. So what does this mean for all us in the working world including hybrid, full-time, remote work, and returning back to the office? We’re thrilled to welcome back to the podcast Tess Vigeland to discuss the changes in work relationships and some advice for what to do. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Jobs Board: https://bit.ly/3DUwswk Tess’ First Interview: https://apple.co/30qwAV7 As We Work Podcast: https://on.wsj.com/38wbDM1 HBR Article: https://bit.ly/3jmHReO Sponsors: Brooklinen: https://bit.ly/361lEzV Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, we confront the “big lie” of corporate feminism and hear from Reshma Saujani, author of the newly released book, Pay Up, on a bold plan to address the burnout and inequity harming America’s working women today. Get ready to feel angry, annoyed, but also hopeful and inspired with Reshma’s advice that’s not just a bunch of words—but an actionable plan. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Reshma Saujani: https://bit.ly/3j9YxpZ Pay Up Book: https://bit.ly/3DO6ZVt Marshall Plan For Moms: https://bit.ly/3uWL5uV Asking For A Raise 101: https://bit.ly/3q7GYKO Sponsors: Athletic Greens: Athleticgreens.com/contessa Chime: https://bit.ly/3DQAXIq Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we have another solo episode for you all! Lauren talks about how she maps out her short-term goals, specifically in 90-days. Listen in to learn her strategy so that you can use the next 90 days to make real progress, capitalize on that forward momentum, and then repeat this practice in the future. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP New Manager Manual: https://bit.ly/3zpiYq3 Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know only 45% of workers feel adequately paid but 50% still aren’t comfortable discussing salary in the workplace? What’s more, research from Zippia also found that those willing to discuss their compensation with co-workers are more likely to say that they expect a sizable raise. This is why today’s episode is dedicated to these uncomfortable conversations. Today, you’ll learn from career coach Merete Fields why and how you should ask someone what they earn. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Merete Fields: https://bit.ly/3JtXwo4 Merete’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meretefields Asking For A Raise 101: https://bit.ly/3q7GYKO Sponsors: MasterClass: https://bit.ly/3JKn5ky ShipStation: https://bit.ly/3rwZL2i Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s episode is all about money! Specifically we’ll be spilling LOTS of salary secrets as we pick the brain (again) of David Buckmaster, a global compensation executive and author of Fair Pay. And if all this salary talk makes you think about your own, you’re in luck. We’ve launched a new online course this week called Asking For a Raise 101. The course is only $27 and gives you lifetime access to the video tutorials, workbook, and expert FAQ so you can re-watch it every time you need some negotiation help. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP David Buckmaster: https://bit.ly/3CIZkaa Asking For A Raise 101: https://bit.ly/3q7GYKO Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From open floor plans and Zoom calls to Slack channels, the workplace has changed a lot over the years. But there’s one thing that never changes: you’ll always encounter jerks and toxic coworkers. Our guest today is Tessa West, a social psychologist and the author of Jerks At Work. Tessa is a leading expert on interpersonal interactions including interactions between toxic coworkers and bosses. We discuss the different types of jerks, the behavior that drives them, and how you can get them off your back once and for all. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Mission: Motivation: https://bit.ly/3lghBFk Tessa West: https://bit.ly/3Kg8oWM Jerks At Work Book: https://bit.ly/3ttssxT Workplace Toxicity Quiz: https://bit.ly/3IFuMbr Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by Dr. Sasha Shokrian to discuss procrastination—an annoying label and behavior many of us probably struggle with. Turns out procrastination has a lot less to do with your time management skills and way more to do with your relationships as a child. Get ready for some therapy vibes that will be totally transformational. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Mission: Motivation: https://bit.ly/3lghBFk Dr. Sasha Website: https://bit.ly/3K4Bg40 Dr. Sasha IG: https://bit.ly/3C03Ctn Digging Deep Podcast: https://apple.co/3HthkpO Sponsors: Clare: https://bit.ly/3J7kuRq Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re joined by Corporate Natalie, who you probably from TikTok or Instagram where she pokes fun at corporate workplaces. But what you may not know is that behind the humor is an incredibly hardworking and strategic businesswoman who’s managing her new fame, a growing side hustle, and a full-time job she genuinely loves. Get ready to learn about growing a brand, what people get wrong about influencers, and what’s next for Natalie. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Follow Natalie: https://direct.me/corporatenatalie Sponsors: Clare: https://bit.ly/3J7kuRq ShipStation: https://bit.ly/3rwZL2i MasterClass: https://bit.ly/3JKn5ky Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’ve probably heard “Creative Director” as a job title but do you know what the job actually entails? On today’s episode, we’re interviewing three creative directors (two in-house and one freelancer) about how to become a Creative Director, the most critical skills to thrive in this role, how much creative directors make per year (or day), and so much more. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Kristen Steele Lewis: www.kristen-lewis.com and www.lewis-hayes.com Kristen’s IG: @lewisandhayes Greta Mantooth: https://www.ladytooth.com/ and http://indeed.com/payup https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretamantooth/ Sponsors: CHANEL: https://bit.ly/3IsFnGi Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re talking about sensitivity, including how to know if you’re the sensitive one at work and how this workplace trait can actually play a critical role in your influence at work—if you know how to use it correctly. To help us do this we’re joined by Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking And Channel Your Emotions For Success at Work Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Melody Wilding: https://bit.ly/3LhyqtP Trust Yourself: https://bit.ly/3J7kelq Sponsors: Issuu: https://bit.ly/3rwxMRj ShipStation: https://bit.ly/34pM8dJ Clare: https://bit.ly/3J7kuRq LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3rxWjpb Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we thought it was fitting to talk about workplace love languages. You've probably heard of love languages in romantic relationships, but do they have a role in the workplace? We're here to identify our workplace love languages so that we can all work better together. Don’t worry—this is stil a totally professional episode. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Workplace Love Language Article: https://bit.ly/34eItiC Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Sponsors: CHANEL: https://bit.ly/3IsFnGi Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thanks to the great feedback you all had about our first solo episode, Lauren is back with another. This time Lauren’s sharing how she’s learning to dial back the constant chase for accomplishments, the impacts that relentless drive has created, and the new habits she’s building now that she wishes she had earlier in her career. If you identify with being a chronic overachiever, this episode is for you. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Sponsors: CHANEL: https://bit.ly/3IsFnGi Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re bringing you another installation in our “How to Become…” series. We’re diving into the role of an Apartment Locator AKA real estate agents that specialize in rentals. Not only did we learn that apartment locators can make a lot of money (and I mean A LOT), but we also learned what it takes to become an apartment locator—what the job interview process is like, whether you need your real estate certification before getting hired, and the most critical skills to thrive in this role. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Smart City Locating: https://bit.ly/3rxQ97i Smart City Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tDCpul Job Interview Flashcards: https://bit.ly/3nF4Moa CC Career Coaching: https://bit.ly/31cX10r Sponsors: HelloFresh: https://bit.ly/3fIn8QJ Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we’re talking about 5 career goals to set for 2022 + sharing our own relationships with goal-setting in the new year. And in case you didn’t know, we are running our New Year, New Career online course sale right now. This is the ONLY sale we run on courses all year and right now you can enroll in any course and automatically get 25% off. We never discount our courses except for this one time of year. You have until Jan. 31, 2022 to enroll in any online course at 25% off during our New Year, New Career Sale. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP New Year, New Career Sale: https://bit.ly/3zUEymQ Sponsors: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3I14fVm ShipStation: stipstation.com code CONTESSA Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One thing we hear a lot about is how hard it is to be a boss—and how much people don’t like their bosses. And while there are a ton of leadership books and experts on this topic, we find the best teachers are the people who have been in the boss's shoes before and navigate through it. Enter today’s guest: Melissa Nightingale, now the co-founder of Raw Signal Group and co-author with Jonathan Nightingale on a new book called Unmanageable: Leadership Lessons From an Impossible Year. Melissa isn’t one of those fluffy leadership experts—she really freaking gets it and you’ll agree as you listen to this interview and her incredible advice on how we can build better bosses today—and in the future. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP New Manager Manual: https://bit.ly/3zpiYq3 Melissa Nightingale: https://bit.ly/3sU21TI Melissa’s Twitter: https://bit.ly/3HzCK5k Unmanageable: https://bit.ly/3ERPBxE Melissa's Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ngIKbp Sponsor Issuu: https://bit.ly/3lk5x2j Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy 2022! We made it to a new year! To kick the year off right, we’re sharing a solo episode with Lauren. Lauren talks about the times when she’s felt impostor syndrome creep in—and the specific things she does to try to cultivate confidence. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves Book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For our final episode of 2021 we’ll be making workplace predictions! To help, we’ve invited Career Contessa coaches Jill Jacinto and Jennifer Simmons to the show. In addition to career coaching Jill and Jennifer’s experiences also include recruiting and HR and HR consulting for companies so they are on the frontlines when it comes to hearing what’s on the minds of both employers and employees. Tune in to hear what we think will be the top 5 workplace trends next year. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves Book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Vox Media + Watermark Study: https://bit.ly/3DgNEKp Book Jill for Career Coaching: https://bit.ly/3lSQhMX Book Jennifer for Career Coaching: https://bit.ly/31tpwHD Career Contessa Courses: http://bit.ly/2vzyuDu Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode we’re discussing the argument for the “good enough” job including 4 reasons you should seek out a job that is good enough rather than a “dream job” that you feel pressured into. And a quick listener note, this is a recycled episode from January 2021 back when our show was called The Femails. We’re replaying this episode because it was both a listener favorite and because it is full of great lessons we can take with us into 2022. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves Book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Figure Out Your Next Career Move Worksheet: http://bit.ly/2SY4P04 R29 “Good Enough” Article”: http://r29.co/3qRzl9k Sponsor: HelloFresh: https://bit.ly/3nKiab0 Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode we are re-sharing one of our favorite interviews with Tess Vigeland, author of Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want. Listen in for an honest conversation with Tess about leaving high status jobs without something impressive lined up. Seeing as many people are thinking about what’s next for them in their career, this conversation seemed timely to re-share. I also think it’s very timely to re-share this conversation as so many people are thinking about what’s next for them in their career. Maybe that means no job. Maybe that means pursuing the good enough job. Or maybe that means staying where you are but working on your attachment between your job title and self-worth. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves Book: https://bit.ly/3mosST1 Tess Vigeland Twitter: https://bit.ly/3d2Ddzx Tess Vigeland Website: https://bit.ly/3xBPBjz Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes your biggest work challenges need professional advice with tailored solutions. Enter the power of a Career Coach—trained and experienced professionals who help you get unstuck faster. And contrary to what you might believe, career coaching is not just for CEOs and executives. Today we’re inviting you behind the scenes to listen to a real-life coaching session with one of Career Contessa coaches and a listener who already knows her new job isn’t a fit and needs advice on next steps. And if you’ve been considering hiring a career coach, browse one of our 40+ pre-vetted experts on careercontessa.com. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Informational Interview Articles: https://bit.ly/2ZFunos Career Assessment Test: http://bit.ly/2FQLvub Career Contessa Coaching: https://bit.ly/31cX10r Tiffany Dyba Coaching: https://bit.ly/3oapkWx Sponsors: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2ZF8d5J NAPJITSU: https://bit.ly/3oXKesu Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Research shows that 79% of women regularly lack confidence at work. And that age 40 is when we can expect our confidence levels to match up with men’s. If that’s not depressing already, confidence is also one of the biggest factors in a person’s overall career satisfaction. So what the heck is going on here and what can you do about it? On this episode, we’re going to discuss the importance of confidence and 5 warning signs you might be less self-assured than you hoped. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/398IFzv Sponsor: HelloFresh: https://bit.ly/3nKiab0 Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Side hustles and entrepreneurship are often glamorized under a rose-colored “girl boss” lens. People are drawn in by the allure of working on your own schedule, following your passion, or being your own boss. However, it takes a lot of hard work and oftentimes the problem is knowing how to create a side hustle or business that won’t leave you feeling burnt out. Jess Joswick is the founder of Backbone Business. She is a business coach for online entrepreneurs and helps her clients earn the money they need with plenty of time to spare for happy hour, hobbies, and happiness. Jess will be joining us on the podcast today to give us her best tips for creating a successful (and most importantly sustainable) side hustle. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Side Hustle Quiz: https://bit.ly/3CkaGQi Jess Joswick Website: https://bit.ly/3cbhmFM Instagram: @backbonebusiness Sponsor: BetterHelp: https://bit.ly/3aCVgep Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we’re discussing a topic that might be really intimidating—how to request medical leave. Many of us think of physical health as being the only reason why you can take medical leave but serious mental and emotional health conditions are absolutely included and something we need to talk about more. Julia Stephanides, a labor and employment lawyer, is joining us to share more about what your rights are as a worker, how to request medical leave, and what resources you’ll need. Julia is also sharing her incredible health journey. Quick disclaimer: This is general information provided as a courtesy to empower you at work. It is not legal advice and Julia is not (and cannot be) your lawyer. Julia is licensed in CA and her knowledge of other states’ laws is limited. Please consult a lawyer in your state or country for personalized legal advice. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Julia Stephanides: Website: https://bit.ly/3qlAjxA Instagram: https://bit.ly/3okowxc Workers’ rights fact sheets for CA employees from Legal Aid at Work: https://bit.ly/3C0PPkI https://bit.ly/3C1Pdew FMLA Certification Form from Department of Labor (DOL): https://bit.ly/3bVxWsS FMLA Notice Requirements from DOL: https://bit.ly/3bVxWsS Employment Lawyer Referrals: Menaka Fernando (practices in CA and can connect you with attorneys in DC and NY): https://bit.ly/3F461U7 Zoe DeGeer (practices in CA): https://bit.ly/3D0u0TS Coaching Call With Julia Giveaway: Rate our podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts with one thing you’ve learned from this episode. Leave your Instagram handle or email so we can reach out to you. Giveaway ends on Tuesday Nov 30th at 5pm PST. Sponsor: BetterHelp: https://bit.ly/3aCVgep Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dealing with office manipulators is tricky. That’s why we invited Liz Kislik to the show. With almost 30 years of consulting, Liz has encountered countless examples of manipulation, bullying, and inappropriate use of power. Throughout her work, Liz has discovered proven-ways to respond that are consistently effective for confronting most manipulators, even if you have less rank, power, or status. At a minimum, they’ll help you assert yourself and regain a sense of control rather than suffering in silence while you figure out your long-term plan. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Research shows we are missing 50% of our lives. Why? Because we aren’t paying attention. The answer is cognitive training—also known as teaching your brain how to tame your wandering mind so you can pay attention and focus on the things that are important to you. On today’s show, we’ll learn a one minute practice from neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha. She’ll teach us the three types of attention and why U-shaped stress is great for attention. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Mission: Motivation: https://bit.ly/3BXPIaL Learn More About Dr. Amishi: Website: https://bit.ly/3mfT2s4 Peak Mind: https://bit.ly/3GpddMg Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wondered what ambitious really means outside of Instagram memes and quotes? Have you ever felt like have unfulfilled ambitious even though you’re “successful”? Or maybe you’re wondering why setting (and hitting) your career goals each year doesn’t leave you more fulfilled. These tough questions are why we have Tiffany Dufu, founder of The Cru, on the show today. Get ready for some answers and to learn 4 ways you can realize your own career intentions. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Power Moves: https://bit.ly/3mosST1 Learn More About Tiffany: Website: https://bit.ly/3BXXcdx Email: [email protected] The Cru: https://bit.ly/3AQkNLP Sponsors: BetterHelp: https://bit.ly/3aCVgep Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you’ve ever wondered how to become a recruiter or what people mean when they say they just “fell into recruiting” you should listen to today’s episode. We interview three experts on what it takes to be a recruiter, a typical day in the life, skills to highlight on your resume, recruiter career trajectories and the best advice for people transitioning into the role of recruiting. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Power Moves: https://bit.ly/3mosST1 Resources Mentioned: Lou Adler Performance Based Hiring: https://bit.ly/3iZySk6 LinkedIn Recruiter: https://bit.ly/3oXH1ZY Entelo: https://bit.ly/2X8jlXo Eightfold: https://bit.ly/2YMNSus LinkedIn Recruiter Certification: https://bit.ly/3BGy0Ie Recruitment.com Cornell’s Human Resources Certificate: https://bit.ly/2YExMCZ Society for Human Resources Management: https://bit.ly/3AJWMpW Experts: Darlene Castellanos: https://bit.ly/3j0GRgR Tyson Williams: https://bit.ly/3p0EvlY Ginny Cheng: https://bit.ly/388Zyc8 (P.S. Zillow is currently hiring recruiters!) Sponsors: Napjitsu: https://bit.ly/3oXKesu BetterHelp: https://bit.ly/3aCVgep Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—and Dr. Neff’s extraordinary book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind To Yourself, offers exercises and action plans for dealing with every emotionally debilitating struggle. On this episode, we’ll learn more about what self-compassion is, including what it isn’t, and why self-compassion works better than the high self-esteem we seem to always be chasing. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Power Moves: https://bit.ly/3mosST1 Dr. Kristin Neff: Website: https://bit.ly/3ivzm12 Practices and Exercises: https://bit.ly/2WO5hSU Instagram: https://bit.ly/3BfeaDW Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why are we so often the most negative voice in our own lives? Have you ever felt like you needed to pretend to be confident at work? This feeling is pretty common and it’s called Impostor Syndrome. On this episode, we are joined by a guest who’s experienced Impostor Syndrome, Tucci Ivowi, to learn more about her story, common misconceptions around Impostor Syndrome and 5 ways to dial down your own self-criticism and negative voice. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Power Moves: https://bit.ly/3mosST1 Tucci Ivowi: Website: https://bit.ly/3ohzmVZ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3kO1P3A Instagram: https://bit.ly/3zMkSj7 Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When’s the last time you got critical feedback at a job? Feedback is a gift and yet research shows that there’s a mismatch between how much we, as employees, want versus what we’re currently getting from bosses. That’s why we’ve invited the expert on giving (and receiving) effective feedback, Therese Huston, a Ph.D. and author of Let’s Talk: Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower to share the three types of feedback, advice for approaching feedback talks, and even what to do if the tears start rolling easily. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Therese Huston: https://bit.ly/3zsjnGH Let’s Talk Book: https://bit.ly/3hUEefU Critique Crash Course: https://bit.ly/3ubjDHk Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re currently living (and working) through another pandemic. It’s the “I hate my job” pandemic that has many workers running toward the great resignation. So what happens when a company has a Chief Well-being Officer? How does a unique role like that help to solve our collective burnout with work and, dare I say it, help us to actually like work again? Today, we are joined by Jen Fisher, Author and Deloitte’s Chief Well-being Officer for an interactive discussion around how we can enjoy and engage with work and exactly what we need to focus on more as both managers and coworkers for a more positive future. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Job Search Academy: https://bit.ly/3z8uHHJ Jen Fisher: https://bit.ly/3hvzayl Work Better Together: https://amzn.to/3k7ElpP Sponsor: Betabrand: https://bit.ly/3fgzIqF Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Double dipping is a new career trend in which employees balance two jobs at once. Over the pandemic, this trend has become increasingly popular as people experienced layoffs, downsizes, or loss of health insurance. But how sustainable is having two jobs? In this episode, we interviewed two anonymous employees who are living the double dipping lifestyle to hear about what made them take on two jobs, how they manage both jobs, when they have time to sleep and much more. So if you’ve ever contemplated taking on two (or more) jobs at once, listen in. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, we’re joined by David Buckmaster, Nike’s Global Compensation Director and author of Fair Pay to discuss...you guessed it...salary and compensation. Have you ever wondered how your company comes up with your salary number? Or whether it’s a good idea to name your salary range while you’re interviewing? What about the best language to use in your salary negotiation? We’re covering all of that and more on today’s episode around determining your worth and asking for a raise. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Fair Pay Book: https://bit.ly/2WEwiHQ The Salary Project: http://bit.ly/2LhpIQN Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special episode of The Career Contessa Podcast, Aliya (CC’s Video Producer) interviewed three project management professionals and a career contessa coach to hear their best project manager tips and tricks. So tune in if you want to know what it takes to be a project manager, the critical skills and certifications required, where to find project management jobs, what to do during the job search and job interview, and how to utilize resources to continue your education as you move further along in your project management career. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Experts: Kerry Hoffman Website: https://bit.ly/3y9eG44 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3DkKzun LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3yfPl8l Jen Dickson LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3mshxTw Carlie Farahani Ginny Cheng Career Contessa coach: https://bit.ly/388Zyc8 Instagram: https://bit.ly/2WaC9VH Sponsors: Conair: https://bit.ly/3yh2zTd Betabrand: https://bit.ly/3fgzIqF Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is no such thing as a conflict-free work environment. However, disagreements can actually be super helpful. The key is learning how to have healthy disagreements. That’s why we’ve invited mindset coach, Amina AlTai, back on the show to talk more about conflict—like the common ways it shows up and why our emotions around conflict are often reflective of our shadows. Plus, Amina gets me to talk about the things that annoy me most with people at work Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Frozen Middle Episode: https://apple.co/2W7czR2 Interpersonal Comm 101 course: http://bit.ly/2Pdu5yV Amina AlTai: https://bit.ly/3gdUUhs Amina’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/37P95oP Sponsors: Ana Luisa: https://bit.ly/3rm0vXs Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the very first episode of our new show, The Career Contessa podcast! We will still be delivering helpful, actionable career tips every week but we wanted the name of the show to more accurately reflect the type of content we deliver today. This episode is focused on values and how you can use them to make big decisions. When was the last time you had to make a big decision? Did you use your values to help? We’re joined by career and life coach, Leigha May, who is teaching us the 3 steps to navigate big decisions with our values. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Leigha May Life & Career Coach: https://www.leighamaycoaching.com/ Leigha May Career Contessa Profile: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Leigha-May/6168/ Leigha’s The Values Workbook: https://bit.ly/thevaluesworkbook Sponsors: Ana Luisa: https://bit.ly/3rm0vXs Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A weekly career advice podcast focused on women, work, and all the answers to your questions so you can be more fulfilled, healthy, and successful at work. Each Tuesday, we’re here to help you make progress in your career. We uncover hush-hush topics like how to talk about salary at work and we demystify common career advice that simply doesn’t serve you. Expect “aha” moments and step-by-step career advice in each episode you can implement today. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you a person who likes to work FAST? Do you love to get a lot done and feel the satisfaction of crossing items off your to-do list? Despite our best efforts at working smarter and not harder, what many of us are missing is actually knowing how to slow down. On this episode, we are joined by Sophie Caldecott, a journalist and self-proclaimed enthusiast of slow living, a new trend that is sweeping across the internet and into our work and home lives. Sophie will teach us what slow living is, how it works and 5 steps you can take to embrace slow work right now. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Mission: Motivation: https://bit.ly/3lghBFk Sophie’s Website: https://bit.ly/3xfJmjm Sophie’s Article: https://bit.ly/3A7B0MX Sophie’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rK0Cfx Sponsors: Ana Luisa: https://bit.ly/3rm0vXs Conair: https://bit.ly/3yh2zTd Betabrand: https://bit.ly/3fgzIqF Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As companies start to re-think how to bring employees back to offices—and employees start to re-think what they want out of work, managing employee burnout and anxiety needs to be a top priority. On this episode, we’re joined by Yu Tse Heng, a burnout scholar at the University of Washington, to share these new burnout symptoms, specific strategies for dealing with your unique burnout type, and what employers really need to do to help. Spoiler alert: it’s not a week off of work or free online therapy! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Yu Tse Heng Email: [email protected] The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Sponsors: MZ Wallace: https://bit.ly/3xo8Qfl CDC: https://bit.ly/3zqyKRc Safety Wing: https://bit.ly/34TV1sr Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are we operating on a five-day, 40-hour schedule for a good reason? Is 40 the magic number due to tons of studies and data? Are we actually working 40 hours a week or much more? Employees are burnt out and ready to quit. Something needs to change and so we’ve been wondering if the 4-day work week is the answer. On this episode, we are joined by Career Contessa’s Content Director, Caileen Holden, to discuss the pros and cons of a shorter work week + how to ask your boss to switch to a 4-day work week. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Ask Your Boss For Anything: https://bit.ly/3hRnaYs 4 Day Work Week: https://bit.ly/2V0ImCk Kill The 5 Day Work Week: https://bit.ly/2TnoUPN Productivity Powerhouse: https://bit.ly/3g22VGS Sponsors: Ana Luisa: https://bit.ly/3rm0vXs Safety Wing: https://bit.ly/34TV1sr Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever felt anxious when someone asked “what do you do” and you worried about your answer? Have you ever wondered what’s your “why” in life? If these questions around career identity strike a chord with you, you’re not alone. Today’s guests are actresses Shenae Grimes Beech and AnnaLynne McCord, hosts of the new podcast, Unzipped. In this episode we discuss career identities, egos, self-worth, cancel culture, and finding your why. Warning: This episode contains discussion related to suicide, depression, trafficking, sexual abuse, and adult language. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Shenae & AnnaLynne Unzipped Podcast: https://bit.ly/3xAbj6A Follow Unzipped on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3kbp5Jg The Damn Thing: https://bit.ly/3yMfg8z Follow AnnaLynne: https://bit.ly/3kgEDeN Follow Shenae: https://bit.ly/3r6caK3 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3AX0LR2 The Love Storm: https://bit.ly/3hzxp3B Sponsors: MZ Wallace: https://bit.ly/3xo8Qfl CDC: https://bit.ly/3zqyKRc SafetyWing: https://bit.ly/34TV1sr Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stress first creeps up in physical ways like when you can’t sleep or your heart rate starts to beat just a bit faster. And if you don’t learn how to relax and manage your stress, having the ability to calm yourself just gets harder and harder. Whether you’re a boss or employee, we all need to learn how to cope with today’s stressful events and understand the difference between our adaptive selves and our authentic selves. That’s why on this episode of The Femails, Dr. Audrey Tang will teach you 4 proven ways to de-stress that you can put into practice this week. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3pVC02l Dr. Audrey Tang: https://bit.ly/3hjh7vt Sponsors: MZ Wallace: https://bit.ly/3xo8Qfl CDC: https://bit.ly/3zqyKRc Synergy: https://bit.ly/34TV1sr Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.