

Career Contessa
Career Contessa
Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance.
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
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Aug 15, 2023 • 34min
The Self-Talk Workout: 6 Science-Backed Strategies to Dissolve Self-Criticism
Psychologist Rachel Turrow discusses the detrimental effects of self-criticism, the power of affirmations and loving kindness meditation, and overcoming negative self-talk and imposter feelings. The podcast also covers taking breaks from social media and dealing with self-critical individuals.

Aug 8, 2023 • 36min
3 Body Language Behaviors That Can Maximize Your Impact at Work
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.

Aug 1, 2023 • 31min
How to Manage Up at Work + How to Succeed With Any Boss
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: mary@careerstonegroup.comCommunication 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.

Jul 25, 2023 • 30min
3 Questions to Build a Portfolio Career + Future-Proof Your Professional Identity
Learn how to protect yourself from changes in the workplace, approach your career as a diversified portfolio, and build your personal Venn diagram with the help of three questions. Discover the benefits of making lateral moves and the power of informational interviews and coffee chats in job interviews.

Jul 18, 2023 • 35min
How To Reimagine Ambition + The Ways We Strive with Rainesford Stauffer
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.

Jul 11, 2023 • 33min
Want to Develop a Growth Mindset? Try Growth Loops With Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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.

Jul 4, 2023 • 31min
4 Proven Ways to Kick Your Procrastination Habit
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.

Jun 27, 2023 • 33min
How Do I Set Boundaries + Say No At Work?
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.

Jun 20, 2023 • 41min
How to Manage Your Time for a Happier Life (And Career) With Cassie Holmes
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.

Jun 13, 2023 • 33min
How I Paid Off $100K in Debt on a $48,000 Salary with Millennial In Debt's Melissa Jean-Baptiste
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.


