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.