

Career Contessa
Career Contessa
Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance.
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
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Apr 30, 2020 • 14min
The 15-Minute Win Productivity Hack
Is productivity on your mind? Due to the coronavirus, all of us have faced disruptions in our routines. We’re here to help with this bonus episode. Ready for the easiest productivity hack that can get you back to feeling accomplished—and moving on with your goals—quickly? Enter: The 15-Minute Win and its creator, Shira Gill, to teach you how to get a win today—including listening to this episode. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP More Productivity Advice: https://bit.ly/2XX2btG Expert Shira Gill: https://bit.ly/3eEAwnz Shira Gill Instagram: https://bit.ly/3cCPokd Shira Gill Virtual program: https://bit.ly/34UZAC6 Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 28, 2020 • 43min
How to Harness the Power of Rituals to Boost Your Performance at Work
In this episode, we’re examining rituals and specifically, rituals at work (even when working from home) that can help boost your performance. Mason Currey, author of Daily Rituals: Women at Work, also joins to share 3 rules to follow when trying to create rituals at work. Plus, in Dear Career Contessa, we’re joined by career coach, Solu Nwanze, to address the Goldilocks conundrum—either overqualified or underqualified, but never perfect—that one listener is experiencing. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Rule of 3 Productivity Worksheet: http://bit.ly/2uDI4oo Win a copy of Daily Rituals: Women at Work by leaving us a review on iTunes. Winner will be selected by May 8, 2020. Experts: Mason Currey, author: http://bit.ly/2TKa41S Daily Rituals: Women at Work: https://amzn.to/2TzTvXO Solu Nwanze career coaching: http://bit.ly/3cCTeuy Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 21, 2020 • 44min
Goal Setting During Uncertainty
Goals are vital to our wellbeing. But how do you know you’re setting them right and what is the advice for setting goals when there’s, you know, a global pandemic that makes it almost impossible to think too far in the future?! Join positive psychologist, Dr. Sasha Heinz, for her tips on how to set goals during the Coronavirus that bring amazing results with a free workbook. Plus, in Dear Career Contessa, we’re answering how to tell your all-male team you’re pregnant. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Dr. Sasha Season 3 Episode: https://apple.co/2uj9Ohw Goal-Setting Workbook: https://bit.ly/34z8JQP Expert Dr. Sasha Heinz: https://bit.ly/34HttFX Submit Your Career Questions:Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 16, 2020 • 59min
Debt, 401ks, and Preparing Your Finances for Coronavirus
If you’re worried about your money plan in light of COVID-19, you’re not alone. From saving money to debt to repayment to investing, there’s a lot on everyone’s minds. And between the possibility of an upcoming recession, the recent stimulus bill, and the wild roller coaster that is the stock market, there’s plenty to be confused about. Let's talk about it on this bonus episode with Amanda Holden, a personal finance and investing expert, who specializes in teaching women about complex money topics. Plus, don’t forget that all Career Contessa webinars are free during this time! Show Notes: Original Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UW5b83 Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Career Contessa Webinars: http://bit.ly/38ZWOvY Expert: Amanda Holden Instagram: https://bit.ly/39RYSqh Invested Development: https://bit.ly/2UYH8oZ Amanda’s Stock Market Webinar: https://bit.ly/3c99FOl Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 14, 2020 • 39min
So You Want To Land a Remote Job? Start Here
In this episode, we’re discussing the ins and outs of a remote job including how you know remote work is a good fit for you and what you need to launch a remote job search with Purva Dandona, the head of talent acquisition for Goalbook, a company that is currently hiring for remote roles. Plus, on Dear Career Contessa, we’ll answer what you should do if your start date for a new job has been put on hold due to coronavirus. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Flex Jobs: https://bit.ly/2UnNwFT Expert Purva Dandona: https://bit.ly/3b6jxIF Goalbook: https://bit.ly/3c6gEHR Sponsors: Causebox: https://bit.ly/2xYkeov Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 7, 2020 • 32min
How to Create Value and Gain Influence at Work
How to Create Value and Gain Influence at Work While nothing replaces or minimizes the need for hard work—creating value and gaining influence are essential for success. However, for your efforts to pay off, your hard work must be recognized and appreciated by some person/group able to choose you to do more—like your boss. On this episode, career and leadership expert, Shanna Hocking, is sharing 4 tips you can start doing this week to create value at work. In Dear Career Contessa, we’ll help answer how to figure out your next career move during the Coronavirus. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Networking Templates: https://bit.ly/2UGcoYn Figure Out Next Career Move Worksheet: http://bit.ly/2SY4P04 Interpersonal Communication 101:http://bit.ly/2SSbNn6 Expert: Shanna Hocking: https://bit.ly/2yjmK8W Shanna Hocking Instagram: https://bit.ly/39zvEMv Sponsors: Acuity Mejuri: https://bit.ly/2X2upCP Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 2, 2020 • 58min
Bonus Episode: How to Manage Career Changes (and Stress) During the Coronavirus
As many of you already know, due to the Coronavirus and how it’s quickly affecting our careers, we are releasing special bonus episodes, which are webinar replays. Belma McCaffrey, the founder of Work Bigger, joins us to discuss how to proactively use this time, creative ways to manage your stress, strategies for building connections even during social distancing, and what you can do to prepare yourself for the job search. Plus, don’t forget that all Career Contessa webinars are free during this time. Show Notes: Original Webinar: https://bit.ly/2xwXpZ2 Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Career Contessa Webinars: http://bit.ly/38ZWOvY Belma’s Workbook: https://bit.ly/2QMiR2M Networking Templates: https://bit.ly/2UGcoYn Figure Out Your Next Career Move: http://bit.ly/2SY4P04 Online Courses: http://bit.ly/2vzyuDu Expert: Belma McCaffrey/ Work Bigger: https://bit.ly/3aAawHz Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 31, 2020 • 38min
How To Prepare Financially For An Upcoming Recession
While we can’t predict when the coronavirus will be contained or regular life might be upon us again, we can help you prepare yourself and your finances for an upcoming recession and potential job loss. Shannon McLay, the founder of The Financial Gym, joins us to share her top things you can do to make sure your finances are in good shape if (or when) a recession hits. Then, on Dear Career Contessa, we’ll address what you can do if your boss takes credit for your work. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The 48-Hour Personal Finance Makeover: https://bit.ly/39kJ8eX Expert: Shannon McLay: https://bit.ly/3dwRzqY The Financial Gym: https://bit.ly/3amHKdc Sponsor: BeautyCounter: http://bit.ly/3aH0Ydf Submit Your Career Questions:Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 26, 2020 • 41min
Bonus Episode: How To Run An Online Meeting That's Engaging + Efficient
Running a meeting is already challenging but what about when the team is virtual? How do you run an online meeting that's effective without face-to-face interaction? We've got you covered! On today’s bonus episode, you’ll hear a replay from a recent webinar where we discuss online meeting best practices, video meeting etiquette, remote meeting software, and what you can do to keep your whole team engaged. Plus, in “Dear Career Contessa,” we’ll help a manager who wants to know how you can stop interruptions during an online meeting. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP FREE Career Contessa Webinars: http://bit.ly/38ZWOvY Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.comDM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 24, 2020 • 43min
How to Work and Manage Remotely
Due to the coronavirus, we’re living in an unusual time that has many of us working from home, away from our team, and our managers facing a new reality that is virtual management. How can you make a successful transition? We’re covering our best tips for remote work, including how managers can create a smooth transition. In “Dear Career Contessa,” we’ll help a listener who is launching a job search and worried about a hiring freeze. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Online Learning Courses: http://bit.ly/2vzyuDu More advice on this topic: http://bit.ly/33cv8Tf Sponsors: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e BeautyCounter: http://bit.ly/3aH0Ydf Submit Your Career Questions:Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.