In this insightful conversation, Stacey Delo, an author and founder of the Après Group, delves into the benefits and challenges of taking a career break. She discusses the emotional hurdles women face and the societal stigma attached to breaks in their careers. Stacey offers practical strategies for setting boundaries and maintaining professional networks during this time. Listeners will learn how to redefine their identities while embracing personal growth and preparing for a successful return to the workforce.

Career coach McKay Roozen, an expert in workplace adaptability, sheds light on the tricky world of bait-and-switch jobs. He reveals key signs to watch out for during interviews and shares strategies to manage unexpected role changes. McKay emphasizes the importance of dynamic confidence, encouraging job seekers to act like CEOs of their careers. He also discusses the disconnect between job postings and actual duties, arming listeners with tools to advocate for themselves and avoid disappointments.

Do you ever feel invisible at work? Like you need to change who you are to get heard?!  Emmy-winning journalist turned communications expert, and author Jessica Chen is empowering those raised with quiet culture traits on how to get noticed at work for all the right reasons. You’ll learn: How to control your career brandWhy you need to “ACCT” to advocate at workA  framework for saying “no”Four cultural reframes to help you successfully self-reflect at work Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Confidence Crunch course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-confidence-crunch/ Guest Resources:Smart, Not Loud Book: https://smartnotloudbook.com/Jessica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicachenpage/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re debunking the myth around job security and sharing how you can create it in 2024—and beyond with career coach, Anemari Fiser. You’ll learn:Why the old advice around job security doesn’t work anymore A 3-step strategy for building your own job securityHow to test your “value” on the job marketShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Lauren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/The Successful Networker: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-successful-networkerReputation Management pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reputation-management-how-to-optimize-your-personal/id1434354911?i=1000653299766Network Within Your Company pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1-rule-of-networking-and-how-to-network/id1434354911?i=1000627569367Guest Resources:Anemari Fiser LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anemari-fiser/Anemari newsletter: https://anemarifiser.substack.com Article on Elpha: https://elpha.com/posts/yre4o9v7/the-real-job-security-these-days-is-knowing-you-can-get-another-job Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Job Doctor, Tessa White, is here to share advice on how to feel less frustrated at work. You’ll learn:The career truths that keep people stuckThe one skill to cultivate that will make your boss want 10 of youHow career “red zones” are the best tool for career successShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Tessa White Website: https://thejobdoctor.com/ Free resources: https://www.jobdoctortessa.com/tjd-free-materials Book: https://www.jobdoctortessa.com/?action=show&controller=user_pages%2Fpages&path=book Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you find a new job in 2024? What’ a job search strategy? How do you deal with rejection? These are just some of the questions Lauren’s sharing in the behind-the-scenes details of her recent job search with Career Contessa coach, Marnie Lemonik. You’ll learn:How to figure out your next career move so you can apply for jobsTips for building a job search strategy + the exact tools Lauren usedShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/ Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Guest Resources:Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview CareerFitter Assessment: https://www.careerfitter.com/?afid=2218 Career Contessa Job Tracker: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wnChatGPT job search prompts:https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/chatgpt-cheat-sheet 24-Hour resume makeover: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-makeover-template/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ Episode PerksSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sex therapist Emily Nagoski didn’t set out to be a stress specialist. But it turns out, stress is affecting peoples’ sex lives, big time. After helping her sister Amelia through two life-threatening burnout episodes, the two got together to write a book about the science of burnout. For them, the journey to understanding their own stress became a deeper quest for sisterhood and meaning. Emily talks about:Completing the stress cycleThe problem with self-careConnections between stress, sleep, and orgasmWhy “just stress” can lead to something biggerShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Guest Resources:Say More Podcast: https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/podcasts/say-more/Emily Nagoski: https://www.emilynagoski.com/Burnout Book: https://amzn.to/3Vwlo2W Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/Episode PerksStop putting off those doctors appointments and go to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating pregnancy while working can be a push and pull between a desire for privacy and the need for support. That’s why I invited Carry Strong author Stephanie Kramer to the show. Stephanie flips the script to transform your pregnancy years at work into an opportunity to embrace with confidence. We’ll discuss:Essential principles to embrace during each pregnancy phaseHow to communicate to your boss you’re pregantAdvice for talking about pregnancy in a job searchHow to navigate  the identity shift from working woman to working motherShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Stephanie Kramer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemaekramer/ Carry Strong Website: https://www.carrystrongproject.com/ Carry Strong IG: https://www.instagram.com/carrystrongpregnancy Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boston Globe journalist Shirley Leung shares insights on beating burnout post-pandemic. Topics include stress paradox, tips from experts, and the future of work flexibility. Learn ways to combat burnout and prioritize tasks for a healthier work-life balance.

Management is hard. And managing across generations can feel even more challenging. Still, despite what the internet memes will teach you, millennials and Gen Zers can be a match made in workplace collaboration heaven—if you know how to do it. Career Contessa coach Dr. Ciera Graham will teach us:Who is Gen Z and their impact on the workplaceA 5-step guide for managing Gen ZTips for millennial managers to run more engaging 1:1 meetingsShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Dr. Ciera Graham LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcieragraham/Work with Dr. Ciera Graham: https://cieragraham.com/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ Episode PerksSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.