Career Contessa

Dealing with and working to overcome self-doubt is a common hurdle to progress -- especially career progress. Struggles with self-doubt can: keep you from speaking up or advocating for yourself, cause you to settle for roles don’t reflect your true potential, make you reluctant to trust your decision-making abilities, give you pause when you really want to ask for a raise or promotion, keep you in a job that kills your spirit each and every day...AND MORE. That’s why on this episode we discuss whether impostor syndrome is real and 4 steps to overcome feelings of self-doubt. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Follow Kea: https://bit.ly/3bSEv0n The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU HBR Article: https://bit.ly/2RRwWiX Hire Kea As A Mentor: https://bit.ly/3sj9DMb Get Kea’s Free Mini-Course for Overcoming Your Fears: https://keameyersduggan.com/   Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: https://bit.ly/2Q5Jdz9 Bev: https://bit.ly/3duzlrZ Ember: https://bit.ly/2Qj4eHg   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.

Contrary to what it may feel like, you don’t have to wait for a new year, a birthday, or a new job opportunity to reinvigorate your career. You can start over or do a reset whenever you want—halfway through the year, or at 3pm on a Tuesday. You can make today the start of setting up your career for success. That’s why on today’s episode we’ll be discussing why everyone should practice professional development and what career “success” even looks like. Plus, listen to learn 3 ways to set yourself up for career success. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Follow Kea: https://bit.ly/3bSEv0n Power Moves Book:  https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ  Hire Kea As A Mentor: https://bit.ly/3sj9DMb Get Kea’s Free Mini-Course for Overcoming Your Fears: https://keameyersduggan.com/ Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: https://bit.ly/2Q5Jdz9 Public Goods: https://bit.ly/3vTzsVu 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.

Much of our days, our purpose, and our identities revolve around not who we are, but what we do. When we meet someone new for the first time, how often do we strike up a conversation surrounding how we make our living? Unless we are finding meaning and purpose in our careers, or using the gifts and talents we have been given, we may not find contentment in the workplace. On today’s episode we will be discussing the importance of career satisfaction and 5 steps to take in order to achieve career satisfaction. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Follow Kea: https://bit.ly/3bSEv0n The Job Search Academy:  https://bit.ly/3dDxe42 How to Find Meaning and Purpose at Work: https://youtu.be/g0TC9rCmz_k Hire Kea As A Mentor: https://bit.ly/3sj9DMb Kea’s Free Mini-Course for Overcoming Your Fears: https://keameyersduggan.com/ Unhappy at Work Quiz: https://bit.ly/3sVTsF5 Dysfunctional Workplace Episode: https://apple.co/3s5WXs9 Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: https://bit.ly/2Q5Jdz9   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 authentic at work can seem like a tricky balance. Many people feel like they have a completely different version of themselves that shows up to work each day. But how much of your “true” self is ok to bring into work?  That’s why on today’s episode we’ll be discussing what it means to be authentic at work and 4 tips for staying authentic at work Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Follow Kea: https://bit.ly/3bSEv0n Interpersonal Communication 101: http://bit.ly/2Pdu5yV Hire Kea As A Mentor: https://bit.ly/3sj9DMb Kea’s Free Mini-Course for Overcoming Your Fears: https://keameyersduggan.com/ Sponsors: Public Goods: https://bit.ly/3vTzsVuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fear often stands in the way of ambition. But how do you recognize that fear and stop it from getting in the way of achieving your goals? On today’s episode we are joined by our new guest host (and Career Contessa coach), Kea Meyers Duggan, to discuss how fear can mask your ambition and 3 questions to ask yourself in order to determine whether fear is getting in your way.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Follow Kea: https://bit.ly/3bSEv0n The Confidence Crunch: http://bit.ly/398IFzv Hire Kea As A Mentor: https://bit.ly/3sj9DMb Kea's Confidence Course: https://bit.ly/3cbFZD0 Sponsors: Public Goods: https://bit.ly/3vTzsVu 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.

Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — only to do so and still feel exhausted? If that’s you, here’s the secret: Sleep and rest are not the same thing, although many of us incorrectly confuse the two. On today’s episode we’ll be discussing the difference between sleep and rest and the 7 types of rest every person needs. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Scared Rest Book: https://amzn.to/2Ow7Chf Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: https://bit.ly/3lmKg9s Get to Know Kea Meyers-Duggan: Kea’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3bSEv0n Career Coach Kea: http://bit.ly/3eM2TTe Kea’s Podcast Episode: http://apple.co/2NoXia9 Sponsors: Zenfuel: http://bit.ly/3ekD509 Panasonic Hair Dryer: http://amzn.to/3dj9Ie8 Honey: joinhoney.com/femails 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.

No one wants to get stuck in a dysfunctional workplace. That’s why today we’re discussing how you can spot a dysfunctional workplace or boss—straight from the interview process. Listen in to learn about 5 red flags to look out for in a  job interview (plus what to do when you spot these red flags). Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ  7 Smart Questions You Should Ask at the End of Every Job Interview: http://bit.ly/3te7yRZ 7 Signs of a Dysfunctional Workplace You Can Spot in an Interview: http://bit.ly/3qrIIMl Sponsors: Zenfuel: http://bit.ly/3ekD509 Panasonic Hair Dryer: http://amzn.to/3dj9Ie8See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you indecisive? Does it take you hours, days, or weeks to make what may seem like a simple decision? Today we’ll be discussing how indecisiveness might be wreaking havoc on your career—and what that’s really costing you. In this episode, we’re discussing 3 ways indecisiveness is rooting out your career and 5 reasons why you might feel indecisive at work. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Negative Thought Spiral Episode: http://apple.co/3r52PkJ Sponsors: Skillshare: http://skl.sh/383Eswc Panasonic Hair Dryer: http://amzn.to/3dj9Ie8  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.

There are SO many opinions out there on what you should and shouldn’t put on a resume that it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the whole resume-writing process. In this episode,  we’re discussing 5 resume mistakes that lead to recruiter confusion with Meghan Kaye, a recruiter at Brooklinen, and a woman who spends a lot of time looking at resumes and chatting with hiring managers about what they want to see in a candidate. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ The 24-Hour Resume Makeover: http://bit.ly/2SSa69h How to Read a Job Posting Resource: http://bit.ly/2FqfTuO Expert Meghan Kaye’s LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3pMW6ul  Sponsors: ZenFuel: http://bit.ly/3dj9yU4 Panasonic Hair Dryer: http://amzn.to/3dj9Ie8See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many of us have fallen victim to a negative thought spiral—that feeling when one bad thought or experience turns into a mountain of thoughts that make you feel like you should just totally give up. Regardless of how your negative thought spiral starts,  Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, columnist, bestselling author, and television commentator, is here to teach us how to identify and stop a negative thought spiral. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Confidence Crunch: http://bit.ly/37kOjNI Mental Health Resources: http://bit.ly/3s0TURg Expert Dr. Gail Saltz: http://bit.ly/3aqQxgMHow Can I Help podcast: http://bit.ly/2Ne0JQH Personology podcast: http://bit.ly/2Nz11S0  Sponsor: ZenFuel: http://bit.ly/3dj9yU4 OurCrowd: http://bit.ly/3sZAUnO Panasonic Hair Dryer: http://amzn.to/3dj9Ie8 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.