Career Contessa

Today’s solo episode is focused on something that is all too common at work: incompetent bosses. But how do we get bosses that seem to always be in the dark or lack the skills to actually lead? The answer is of course more complicated but I’m going to break it all down and share how the peter principle might be showing up in your workplace and what you can do about it. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves Book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ CC Courses: https://bit.ly/3E0lFiJ Questions to Ask At The End of An Interview: https://bit.ly/3wfjXIs Candace Morgan Podcast Interview: https://apple.co/3FBSd54   Sponsors: Chime: https://bit.ly/3DQAXIq   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 feel like everywhere you turn you’re met with talk about a recession and inflation, you’re not alone. But we want to know what we should be proactively doing to prepare for a recession. That’s why we invited Galia Gichon and Susan Yeagley of The Fiscal Firecrackers brand and podcast to the show. They are equal parts financial education and humor as we tackle this important topic today.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Fiscal Firecrackers Website: https://www.fiscalfirecrackers.com Firecrackers IG: https://bit.ly/3vknCFh Susan Yeagley: https://bit.ly/3yVjHjc Galia Gichon: https://bit.ly/3ILVfF8   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 talking about one of the most important work skills: influence. Learn how to get what you want without compromising who you are, from the professor behind Yale School of Management's most popular class, Dr. Zoe Chance.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Zoe Chance Website: https://www.zoechance.com Influence Is Your Superpower book: https://bit.ly/3AI7Bwj Lise Vesterlund episode: https://apple.co/3aEihBa   Sponsors: Gusto: https://bit.ly/39GgJGI   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.

What’s the secret to harnessing the power of LinkedIn? An optimized LinkedIn profile. We’re joined by LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling to share insider tips on exactly how to optimize your profile, why it matters so much, and the hacks we know will get you noticed.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Jeremy Profile: https://bit.ly/3NPY1tT Lauren Profile: https://bit.ly/3NJsGJt The LinkedIn Lab: https://bit.ly/3P8L6of Profile Photo Optimization: https://bit.ly/3P9bGNJ Keyword Analysis: https://www.jobscan.co/ Free Cover Photos: https://www.pexels.com/ Free Profile Reviews: https://bit.ly/3ajytrC   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.

The pandemic caused many people to re-evaluate where they live, their life goals and their careers. For those who did choose to remain in their existing jobs, it’s become a matter of how to do so as happily and healthily as possible. Whether you work from home or go to an office daily; you are typically working for someone else. Your services, talents, skills and knowledge are being exchanged for money and that means meeting expectations. It also entails dealing with daily triggers that frustrate us. According to Dr. Haley Perlus, a performance psychologist, these triggers build up stress which may negatively impact our personal relationships and physical health. Today, Dr. Perlus will share the 7 biggest work triggers you need to watch out for—and tips for how to deal with each one.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Dr. Haley Website: https://drhaleyperlus.com The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU   Sponsors: Chime: https://bit.ly/3DQAXIq   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 going to get into the power of visualization. We’re pretty practical people, so it’s easy to question the effectiveness of things like manifestation and visualization work. However, after this episode, we’re no longer skeptics. We’re joined by Christine DiDonato, the founder of Career Revolution and author of Get There Faster to discuss what a career vision is and how you can start the work to discover yours. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Get There Faster Book: https://bit.ly/3xKZeN9 Career Revolution: https://careerrev.com Figure Out Next Career Move Worksheet: https://bit.ly/39Ggv2k   Sponsors: Gusto: https://bit.ly/39GgJGI   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’ve ever felt anxious about negotiating a new job’s compensation package, you’re not alone. The thrill of a new job comes with lots of excitement—you’re picturing your new role, new team, and probably relieved about the fresh start and getting to walk away from your current gig. But there’s usually one last important step before accepting and that’s negotiating your job offer. Today we are joined by some experts to teach you what to expect and how to get what you want with your next job offer. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Career Contessa Coaching: https://bit.ly/31cX10r Alyson Garrido Coaching: https://bit.ly/3MP9rh1 Rakhi Voria Coaching: https://bit.ly/3xMldEO Heather Morgan Coaching: https://bit.ly/39lrspC Asking For a Raise 101: https://bit.ly/3q7GYKO   Sponsors: Brooklinen: https://bit.ly/3xMRNW3   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’re a new grad and feel anxious and nervous about your job search, you’re in luck. Today we have Dr. Ciera Graham, a Career Contessa Coach and a woman with over 10 years of experience in helping new or recent college grads discover their passions, leverage their strengths, and increase their marketability on the job market. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Book Dr. Ciera Graham for career coaching: https://bit.ly/3Mm3Qig Dr. Ciera Graham IG: https://bit.ly/3zjHz1z Dr. Ciera’s Website: https://cieragraham.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.

Did you know that in the workplace, women are more likely to take on time-consuming tasks that are unlikely to drive revenue and won’t be recognized in performance evaluations? When you’re so busy doing non-promotable tasks and office housework, it’s easy to see why quitting your job feels like the only way out. We’re discussing the role of office housework, how to say no, and tips for renovating your current role.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   The No Club Book: https://bit.ly/3NLGgwd The No Club Website: https://www.thenoclub.com Sponsors: Chime: https://bit.ly/3m4vh5p   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’ve ever Googled “how to get a raise,” you’ve probably read how job-hopping is a surefire way to increase your earnings. Job-hoppers, or people who change companies every year or two, have credited frequent moves for significant pay bumps throughout their careers. But what are the pros and cons? Additionally, we’ll be discussing how common job-hopping really is and what to consider before you do it.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Job Search Academy: https://bit.ly/3OVB7mH Wanda McKenny: https://bit.ly/3LH5CKr   Sponsors: Clare: https://bit.ly/3J7kuRq   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.