Career Contessa

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.

Hustle harder. Good vibes only. Girl, you've got this. Sometimes words of encouragement are—not so helpful. Today we’re discussing how toxic positivity has fed into a culture of "go!" and the damage it's doing. Plus, we’ll share common signs of toxic positivity at work with tips for shutting it down! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Toxic Positivity Article: http://bit.ly/31xPmHo Critique Crash Course: http://bit.ly/2FnbicE Sponsors: SNOW Teeth Whitening: http://bit.ly/3oHgWuG Usual Wines: http://bit.ly/3s1A4q8 Zenfeul: https://bit.ly/3pfYIR2 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.

Even before COVID times, the idea of searching for a new job...while also being pregnant was a daunting one. Is it better to play it safe with your current role—or do you interview and try to start a new role at work while you’re also starting a new one at home. Job searching while pregnant is a unique and complex idea because it also includes plenty of systemic challenges. However, one of the best ways to learn how to job search while pregnant is by talking to a woman who already did it. Today we’re hearing from Jen Watts Welsh, an executive at an ad agency who interviewed for her current role at 6 months pregnant and secured a job offer at 8 months. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Jobs Board: http://bit.ly/3b4mIzv Expert Jen Watts Welsh: https://bit.ly/2MwAnsR Fast Company article: http://bit.ly/3j9FIlQ  Sponsor: Skillshare: http://skl.sh/2Li34ci SNOW: http://bit.ly/3oHgWuG   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 felt the pressure to make sure you’re working a job that not only pays you, but also fulfills you, is something you’re passionate about, and you can easily describe as your “dream” job? For many of us, this is and has been the goal, but what if our quest for the dream job is keeping us from enjoying the “good enough” job? In this episode, we’ll share what the “good enough” job is and four arguments on why you should pursue it over any “dream job.”   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 Sponsors: OurCrowd: http://bit.ly/3sZAUnO  Uber for Business: http://ubr.to/355SfAY 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.