While some of us might be back in the gym working on our physical fitness, today we’re discussing another fitness type that’s equally important—your mental fitness. Career Contessa coach and repeat podcast guest, Jackie Ross, is here to teach us the ins and outs of mental fitness including the 3 mental muscles you need for success.   Episode Perks: Sabio: Want to learn how to code? Go to sabio.la/contessa to learn how you can qualify for a $5,500 women in tech scholarship.   Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/contesa and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!   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 are joined by Caileen Holden, Career Contessa’s Director of Content, to talk about something that’s near and dear to our hearts: money. More specifically, we’re talking about how to negotiate benefits that can actually amount to more value than the baseline dollar amount of your salary. We’re also talking about the launch of our partner brand, The Salary Project!   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW The Salary Project: https://thesalaryproject.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.

Today we are entering the ever-evolving field of marketing, more specifically, how to become a marketing manager. Marketing is beneficial to arguably every type of company, service, or product so seeking a marketing manager role could be pretty lucrative. We interviewed two expert marketers about how to become a marketing manager, what to expect in a marketing job interview, what a marketing manager salary looks like, and so much more. So if you’re interested in becoming a marketing manager or are just curious to figure out what exactly they do, listen to this episode.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Ace The Interview Course: https://bit.ly/3fstRRX The LinkedIn Lab: https://bit.ly/3P8L6of Canva: https://www.canva.com Vanessa Lau: https://www.vanessalau.co Rachel Pedersen: https://rachelpedersen.com/ Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com Jenna Kutcher: https://jennakutcher.com Brittany Hennessy: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbrittanyhennessy   Kendra Newton: Website: www.kendranewton.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamknewton/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamknewton Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamknewton Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamknewton   Meagan Yip: Website: meaganyip.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.

Today’s solo episode is focused on tailoring your experience to a specific job and company. You’ve probably heard the popular advice to always tailor your resume and job application materials to the specific job and company you’re applying to, but what exactly does that mean?! And why does it matter? As a former recruiter and now the CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, talking to hiring managers, and seeing which resumes land in the “yes” pile. On this ep, she shares her top strategies for how you can match your experience to the next job you apply for.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Dr. Sanam’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RvkXRx Comprehend the Mind: https://bit.ly/3COlHgB   Episode Perks: Are you considering a career in tech? Check out @WeSabio, a female-owned and operated coding boot camp and developer community that will set you up for success in tech. See if you qualify for their $5,500 Women in Tech scholarship. (sabio.la/contessa)   With @chime there are no monthly fees and no vibe-killing fees. Signing up for a chime checking account only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/contessa.   With @zocdoc, you can find the right doctor for you, in your network and in your neighborhood. One that makes you feel like you’re in good hands, you’re supported, and you’re heard. (zocdoc.com/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.

If you google, “what is a narcissist?” there are 128,000,000 results. It’s a hot topic, but sometimes the term is bantered about loosely without people really understanding the meaning. Narcissists are self-centered, egotistical, manipulative people who crave control. And at some point in your life, you may have encountered a narcissist at work without even realizing. Knowing the signs to watch out for and how to deal with one can make life a great deal easier. Dr. Sanam Hafeez is an NYC Neuropsychologist and Director of Comprehend the Mind. She’s joining the show today to address the many complex issues related to this personality type and what you can do if/when you encounter one.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Dr. Sanam’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RvkXRx Comprehend the Mind: https://bit.ly/3COlHgB   Sponsors:   “Remotely Curious” is a new podcast that asks all the questions about hybrid, remote, or as Dropbox calls it, “virtual first” work. Host Tiffani Jones Brown gets right to the heart of some of the biggest challenges we’re facing, with the help of experts, psychologists, scientists, authors, and more. Find/follow and listen to "Remotely Curious" wherever you get your podcasts. Powered by our friends at Dropbox.   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.

Being told no in your career is no fun. Maybe your initial response is to hide under your desk and never ask for more again, but today’s episode will inspire you to re-strategize. Negotiation professor and author of Ask for More, Alex Carter, is here to share the exact questions to ask in your next negotiation to get what you want including how to turn a no into a yes, 3 best practices to follow, and her advice on whether or not you should share an exact number the next time you’re in the middle of salary negotiation.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Ask For More Book: https://bit.ly/3dWJH6G Alex Carter Website: https://alexcarterasks.com Alex Carter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabcarter/ Asking For a Raise 101: https://bit.ly/3q7GYKO   Episode Perks: Sabio: Are you considering a career in tech? Check out Sabio, a female owned and operated coding boot camp and developer community that will set you up for success in tech. See if you qualify for their $5,500 Women in Tech scholarship. (URL: sabio.la/contessa)   Alto: Alto is a rideshare app that stands out among the rest. Use code CONTESSA in the promotions sections for $20 off your first two rides (URL: https://www.ridealto.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.

Today we’re discussing a topic no one wants to ever experience: grief. Whether you’ve lost a loved one or had your own expectations changed due to extreme circumstances like ending a marriage, caring for a child with special needs, or even losing the career you spent years building, grief unfortunately is a part of life. Author of Grief is Love, Marisa Renee Lee, is here to debunk the 5 stages of grief and share her own story for learning how to live with grief because “getting over it” isn’t an option.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Grief Is Love Book: https://bit.ly/3Q1qNZE Marisa Renee Lee Website: https://www.marisareneelee.com Guide to Bereavement Leave: http://bit.ly/2BEMzPS   Sponsors:   Sabio has set so many women up for success in tech and they can change your life too! Visit sabio.la/contessa to learn how you can qualify for a $5,500 Women in Tech Scholarship.   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.

People are drawn to and influenced by leaders who communicate authentically, connect easily with people, and have an immediate impact. So how do you become one of them? How can you fill the missing gap between your qualifications and real success? The answer is through executive presence. We’re joined by executive coach, author, and host of the Harvard Business Review podcast, “Coaching Real Leaders,” Muriel Wilkins. Not only does she have years of experience working with leaders, but she can also teach us how to develop our own signature voices.  Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP     Sponsors: Dropbox: https://bit.ly/3Az4Oov Chime: https://bit.ly/3m4vh5p NetSuite: https://bit.ly/3QUCT7P   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.

In theory, we understand that channeling your inner superhero will help you get ahead both professionally and personally. However, in practice, confidence can sometimes elude the strongest of us. There’s a lot of advice about “not being afraid to ask for what you want” but how do you actually do that? How does one build the confidence to ask for what you want especially among uncertainty when you really don’t have control of an outcome? That’s why I invited career and life coach, Leigha May, to give us actionable takeaways for not letting impostor syndrome rule our days.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Leigha May Website: https://bit.ly/3w3W5rV Leigha May Instagram: https://bit.ly/3PngkaV Leigha’s 30-day Confidence Challenge: https://bit.ly/3plY7j9   Sponsors: Sabio: https://bit.ly/3PgtypR Alto: https://bit.ly/3JRySPh ZocDoc: https://bit.ly/3CqYl0d   NetSuite: https://bit.ly/3QUCT7P       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. You’ve probably seen the rise of job titles like “Data Analyst” or “Data Scientist” but do you know what the job actually entails? We interviewed two data industry experts about how to become a data analyst, the most critical skills to thrive in this role, how much a career in data could earn you, and so much more.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Career Contessa Courses: https://bit.ly/3BWe8np Career Contessa Mentors: https://bit.ly/31cX10r Data Analyst Resources Mentioned: https://bit.ly/3QEb83r   Cait Moran: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cait-moran/ Website: https://www.caitmoran.com/  The Data Analyst Workflow Roadmap: https://www.caitmoran.com/writing/data-analyst-workflow-roadmap   Daphne Cheung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnecheung1   Sponsors: Sabio: https://bit.ly/3PgtypR Dropbox: https://ihr.fm/3BsydS9 Alto: https://bit.ly/3JRySPh   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.