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Nov 5, 2024 • 34min

How to Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work

It’s time to work with your brain and not against it to be more efficient. Most office workers are expected to operate with industrial-era efficiency. Yet, the work that matters most in our technology-dominated workplace – generating brilliant ideas, solving complex problems and learning – can’t be manufactured like outputs on an assembly line. Neuroscientist and author of Hperefficent: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work, Dr. Mithu Storoni, challenges conventional work habits. You’ll learn:How to align our work with the natural rhythms of our brains to achieve optimal efficiencyThe 3 gears our brains need and how to shift into themEnvironmental modifications that can help us achieve our goals3 ways to avoid decision fatigueShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Dr. Mithu Storoni: https://www.mithustoroni.com/ Hyperefficent Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hyperefficient-Optimize-Your-Brain-Transform-ebook/dp/B0CDWJR44T Dr. Mithu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mithu-storoni/ 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 25min

From Unemployed to Underemployed: How to Cope With It

How do you cope when you’re not where you expected your career to be? From unemployed to underemployed, more Americans are experiencing unexpected changes to their career paths and we’re having trouble navigating through it. Career Contessa career coach Jennifer Duggan will share:Why you’re not alone in feeling lost in this job marketCoping strategies if you’re underemployed or unemployed to move forwardHer #1 confidence tip that anyone can try todayShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Jennifer Duggan coaching:https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Jennifer(Simmons)-Duggan/54730/ Jennifer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsimmons2/ Joy of Work: https://www.joyofwork.co/ 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 24min

3 in 30: Interview Prep Secrets, Tips, & Advice

We’re kicking off a new monthly series where we bring you 3 tangible tips you can implement into your career today. Lauren is joined by Career Contessa Coach, Marnie Lemonik, to share interview prep tips. You’ll learn:The most common mistake with interview prepHow to frame your career journeyTips for storytelling without rambling How to shift your mindset for your next interviewShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/ Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Resources Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview 10% Discount Code: CCPOD Marnie’s Live Example “How To Answer A Situational Question:” https://www.instagram.com/p/C_wSI_juRVO/ Marnie’s Top Tips “Tell Me About Yourself:” https://www.instagram.com/p/C_J1FuWOJMT/ How To Answer Any Job Interview Question Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-answer-any-job-interview-question/id1434354911?i=1000484855827 The Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 27min

How to Outsource The Mental Load

Did you know working mothers are twice as likely than working fathers to manage the household and 3x more likely to manage the invisible labor like scheduling, appointments, ensuring emotional well-being, etc. All of this creates a tremendous mental load for working mothers! This is why Kelly Hubbell launched Sage Haus to help moms learn how to outsource and reclaim their time (and sanity) back! You’ll learnA unique approach to house systems and managing the mental loadTips for how to hire a house managerHow to make outsourcing work with your family’s budgetShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Free Resources & Five Day Program - https://stan.store/mysagehausFree Quiz & Haus Checklist / Website - https://www.mysagehaus.com/Instagram (@mysagehaus) - https://www.instagram.com/mysagehaus/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhubbell/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/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 8, 2024 • 23min

How to Talk About Mental Health at Work

Learn how to effectively discuss mental health in the workplace for both supporters and individuals sharing their experiences from Organizational Psychologist & Author of "Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work," Melissa Doman. You’ll learn:Why mental health conversations deserve a spot at workRealistic strategies for preparing for your mental health conversationsHelpful ways supporters can respond and take actionTeam rituals to maintain a mentally healthy teamShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadoman1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingmel/Melissa: www.melissadoman.comBook: https://a.co/d/6HDaXjVCareer 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 1, 2024 • 35min

First 90 Days In a New Role: Lauren's Career Story Part 2

Lauren’s back in the interviewee seat as career coach Marnie Lemonik chats with Lauren about how her transition from full-time entrepreneurship to working in content marketing at Atlassian is going. You’ll learn:How to set boundaries at a new jobHow to navigate your first 90 days in a new roleTips for building confidence when you’re newHow to stay present at workThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit better help.com/CONTESSA today to get 10% off your first month.Visit justworks.com/podcast to join the thousands of small businesses that trust Justworks to take care of payroll, benefits, compliance, and more.Go to magicmind.com/CONTESSA to get 48% off your first subscription or 20% off your first purchase.Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/ Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ User Manual: https://www.atlassian.com/team-playbook/plays/my-user-manual Guest Resources:Marnie’s Website: https://www.marnielemonik.com/ Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 30min

Uncertainty: The Surprising Power of Being Unsure

Maggie Jackson, an author focused on the benefits of embracing uncertainty, shares her insights on transforming uncertainty into a competitive advantage. She discusses the two types of uncertainty and how to differentiate fear from genuine uncertainty. Maggie emphasizes the power of using 'maybe' as a leadership tool to foster collaboration and competence. She offers practical strategies for enhancing tolerance for uncertainty, encouraging listeners to view the unknown as a pathway for personal and professional growth.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 33min

Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest For a Better Life

We live in a work era that author and workplace expert Brigid Schulte calls a “quality of life” crisis. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything. We’ll discuss solutions and the research from Brigid’s new book Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in The Quest for a Better Life. You’ll learn:What’s causing this full-system failure, The impact of putting humans first in how work is conceivedThe three things all people need for “good work.”Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:How to Decrease Overwhelm + Increase Creativity podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-decrease-overwhelm-increase-creativity-brigid/id1434354911?i=1000452739842 Overwhelmed book: https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwhelmedOver Work book: https://www.brigidschulte.com/overworkBrigid Schulte website: https://www.brigidschulte.com/New America: https://www.newamerica.org/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/ Sponsors:Go to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 30min

Good to Great: How to Run Better Meetings

Did you know meetings are ineffective 72% of the time? Let’s change that by learning how to run better meetings with The Modern Manager creator, Mamie Kanfer Stewart. We’ll discuss:How to decide when you need to host a meeting vs. use async communication methodsHow to design and facilitate a great meeting agendaHow to end a meeting so it maximizes clarity and moves work forwardShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Building Efficient Meetings: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/building-efficient-meetings Guest Resources:Modern Manager Podcast: https://www.themodernmanager.com/ Momentum book: https://www.amazon.com/Momentum-Creating-Effective-Engaging-Enjoyable-ebook/dp/B0773WXFC7/ Meeteor: https://www.meeteor.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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 32min

What's a Career Wellness Plan? And Do You Need One?

It might be time for a career wellness plan if you feel unaligned with your career. This is the process of building a meaningful career that fits who you are. Danielle De La Mare is a career wellness coach and a recovering university professor who will discuss:How to find your work rhythmTips for building a healthy relationship with yourselfThe powerful impact a daily check-in can makeSponsors:This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CONTESSA and get on your way to being your best self.Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/CONTESSA.Try Found for FREE at FOUND DOT COM SLASH CONTESSAShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Happy Hour: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/happy-hourGuest Resources:https://danielledelamare.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledelamare/Coffee Chats: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18296021&appointmentType=60045869Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-compassionate-professor/id1500328836 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/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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