

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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Dec 20, 2022 • 23min
Round-Up: The Best Money Advice From 2022
It’s our final round-up episode focused on all things salary, negotiation, and money management. From inflation to prepping for a looming recession and getting a raise that will cover all the uncertainty that’s made headlines in 2022, we’re sure your money vocabulary (and worries) have expanded. We’ve been lucky enough to have some of the best experts share their knowledge with us this year so get ready for a money 101 class as we recap their best audio clips. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Salary Project: https://thesalaryproject.com David Buckmaster: https://bit.ly/3uP3g64 Career Contessa Coaches: https://bit.ly/3PoCWt6 Money With Katie: https://bit.ly/3j2iC4w Roger Ma: https://bit.ly/3htPPFD Episode Perks: 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. Shopify makes it simple to sell to anyone from anywhere. Sign up for a FREE trial by going to shopify.com/careercontessa. 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.

Dec 13, 2022 • 27min
Round-Up: The Best Career Advice From 2022
We’re back with another round-up episode, but this time we’re focused on career advice! From job searches to leadership to awkward conversations with co-workers, we covered it all this year. And what a year it’s been with work trends ranging from quiet quitting to returning to the office to job hopping. Here are soundbites from our favorite career episodes of 2022. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Critique Crash Course: https://bit.ly/3HlC9ax Melissa Nightingale: https://bit.ly/3Uw9m5W Wanda McKenny: https://bit.ly/3F0VhYg Lise Vesterlund: https://bit.ly/3FyNWRw Reshma Saujani: https://bit.ly/3Y0aLEJ Jeremy Schifeling: https://bit.ly/3gZpxes Dr. Zoe Chance: https://bit.ly/3UANPcf Episode Perks: 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. URL: sabio.la/contessa Looking to add a new skill on your resume? Learn a new language with Babbel. Purchase a 3 month Babbel subscription and get an additional 3 months for FREE. That’s 6 months for the price of 3. Go toBabbel.com and use code CONTESSA to get started. 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. URL: 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.

Dec 6, 2022 • 20min
Round-Up: The Best Mental Health Advice From 2022
One of our favorite things about getting toward the end of the year is looking back and recapping some of the best moments…or in this case some of the best pieces of advice we got from the guests on this show. And since we’ve published almost 50 episodes this year with hours of interview content, we thought it would be helpful to round up audio clips from a variety of episodes focused on providing advice about mental health that changed our approach from things like burnout to boundaries. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: http://bit.ly/3efA8MU Dr. Sasha Episode: http://bit.ly/3XJShrW Jackie Ross Episode: http://bit.ly/3Vl2qtD Jackie’s Coaching Page: https://bit.ly/3yy9utj Dr. Justin Episode: http://bit.ly/3gOGRTg Liz and Mollie Episode: http://bit.ly/3gKxILx Communication Guide: http://bit.ly/3Ojy5bI 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.

Nov 29, 2022 • 26min
Where to Focus Your Career In 2023: Career Advice for Long-Term Success
Today we’re sharing the best pieces of career advice we’d give someone as we head into 2023. Believe it or not, the next year is almost upon us and 2022 is leaving us in a very different market from just a year ago. We’ve got 4 key pieces of advice to help you confidently navigate what’s next. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Essentialism Book: http://bit.ly/3gt1MLn Atomic Habits: http://bit.ly/3UZ2wH9 Episode Perks: 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. URL: sabio.la/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.

Nov 22, 2022 • 29min
From Quiet Winning to Quiet Quitting: 3 Types of Quiet Work
Today’s episode is all about quiet work. No, not the quiet work you were forced to do in elementary school. We’re talking about the new trendy phrases you’re hearing everywhere like quiet quitting, quiet firing, and now, quiet winning. We’re talking about why quiet work is making headlines, what we like and dislike about each term, and the impacts quiet work has on your career, emotions, and even your brain. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Quiet Quitting Article: http://bit.ly/3EaURhF Radical Candor Book: https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book/ Motivation Course: http://bit.ly/3lghBFk Dopamine Goal Setting Study: http://bit.ly/3Exgfzc Episode Perks: 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. Whether you’re selling e-books or earrings, Shopify makes it easy to sell your product. Sign up for a FREE trial by going to shopify.com/careercontessa. 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.

Nov 15, 2022 • 37min
I Got Laid Off. Here's How to Navigate a Layoff at Work + Prepare For Job Uncertainty
Talk of layoffs are taking over news headlines and it can feel scary and even embarrassing to lose your job suddenly. Kea Meyers Duggan is back on the podcast to share her layoff story (she lived through 2 of them), the 3 things you can do after to navigate the uncertainty, and what we think is the secret to having real job security. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Kea’s Latest Episode: http://bit.ly/3WRQOze Kea Website: https://keameyersduggan.com Kea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keameyersduggan/ Kea YouTube: http://bit.ly/3WPPMUI Layoff Spreadsheet: https://layoffs.fyi/ Episode Perks: 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) 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) Looking to add a new skill on your resume? Learn a new language with Babbel. Purchase a 3 month Babbel subscription and get an additional 3 months for FREE. That’s 6 months for the price of 3. Go to Babbel.com and use code CONTESSA to get started. 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.

Nov 8, 2022 • 39min
How to Become a Chief of Staff: Salary, Skills, & More
Today we are tackling the Chief of Staff role. Turns out a Chief of Staff role can be so many things and span across many different industries and companies. We interviewed two experts, Clara Ma and Ellana Walker, about how to become a CoS. We talked about the necessary skills, the pros and cons of the job, salary, and so much more. So if you’re interested in becoming a chief of staff or are just curious to figure out what exactly they do listen to this episode. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Ask a Chief of Staff: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-a-chief-of-staff/ Clara’s CoS Substack: https://askachiefofstaff.substack.com AngelList: https://angel.co Coho: https://www.joincoho.com Chief of Staff Network: https://www.chiefofstaff.network Chief of Staff Round table: https://chiefofstaffroundtable.com People Geeks: https://www.cultureamp.com/slack-channel-for-people-geeks Greenhouse: https://learn.greenhouse.io Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits 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.

Nov 1, 2022 • 29min
How to Get a Promotion at Work: Follow This Roadmap
A promotion is an exciting thing. You assume more responsibilities, step up to the next rung in your career, feel a heightened sense of achievement, and make more $$$. But actually getting promoted takes more than a job well done. Even if you are a high performer who takes initiative and surpasses your goals, you often still have to convince your manager that you deserve to level up. Over the course of her career in academia, today’s guest, Dr. Ruchi Sinha, has taught many students how to effectively navigate their promotion—and she’s here to share her strategies to help you do the same. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The New Manager Manual: https://bit.ly/3Ds3jdf Dr. Ruchi Sinha LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FgJFlQ Episode Perks: 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) 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.

Oct 25, 2022 • 33min
Self-Care Is Not The Solution For Burnout. Try This Instead
If you’ve ever felt burned out and then tried to “fix” it by upping your self-care routine, this episode is for you. You probably noticed that in between all your self-care efforts, the burnout from work wasn’t exactly going away. Today we’re joined by Dr. Justin Henderson a psychologist and educator who shares exactly why self-care isn’t the solution for a burned out workforce. In fact, three decades of research have demonstrated that work environments, not individual workers, have the greatest impact on the possibility of burnout and worker turnover. So what’s the solution to burnout? Dr. Justin is sharing actionable steps and tips to help us all feel better. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Dr. Justin Medium Article: https://bit.ly/3geWJOj Workplace Toxicity Quiz: https://bit.ly/3IFuMbr Episode Perks: Chime: 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. 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.

Oct 18, 2022 • 33min
How Mentally Fit Are You? 3 Mental Muscles You Need For Success
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.