Career Contessa

Let’s finally cut through the confusion and simplify a question that plagues us working women which is what are you actually supposed to wear when the dress code calls for business casual.  Learn what business casual really means including, does what you wear really matter at work? We’re also joined by Abra Belke, editor of Capitol Hill Style, as we share tips around how you can determine what to wear to your business casual work environment, brands we love, and outfit ideas. We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “How do I play office politics well?” Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Master Your Personal Pitch Worksheet: http://bit.ly/39LHx39 More advice on this topic:  http://bit.ly/2OXjN4s Experts: Capitol Hill Style: http://bit.ly/2uZFIjA  Abra Belke Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uOmkGu Sponsors: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e BeautyCounter: http://bit.ly/3aH0Ydf  use code FEMAILS Vistaprint: http://bit.ly/2TD7Y52 use code FEMAILS   Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mistakes happen. Embarrassing moments happen, but when they happen at work it can feel like you might not ever recover. In this episode, we’ll hear real work horror stories from the Career Contessa community. Next, we’ll share four tips you can use to bounce back from embarrassment and move your career forward.  We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “What should I do when I don’t have anything to do at work?” Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Launch a Job Search Checklist: http://bit.ly/35sWZ0X  65 Things To Do When Bored at Work: http://bit.ly/317833l How to Ask Your Boss for Anything (+ Template): http://bit.ly/2QKcDjb  Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We live in a culture obsessed with maximizing personal productivity and we dream about a 4-hour work week but, we’re also a culture that wastes, on average, 32 hours a month in meetings deemed “a waste of time” and use busyness as a status symbol. In our quest to be more productive, we seem more distracted than ever before. Learn why motivation is really the answer to getting more done and three actionable tips you can implement today to increase your productivity.  You’ll hear from time management expert and author, Laura Vanderkam, and advice from Adam Grant. We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “What do I do when I know my boss has favorites?”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Burnout is a buzzy word you've probably heard a lot about lately. But, what is burnout? Is burnout really that serious? The answer is yes. In this episode we’ll discuss three types of burnout to watch out for with examples and how to tackle burnout if/when you have it. We’ll also teach some self-care tips from experts Amy Morin and Dr. Ellen Vora in our final takeaway tips.  We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “Is it ok to tell your managers you’re busy?” Show Notes: Free Burnout Quiz: http://bit.ly/36tNcsP Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP More advice on this topic:  http://bit.ly/2LLfDuD Experts: Amy Morin: http://bit.ly/37bGvvM 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do: https://amzn.to/36dGp5I Dr. Ellen Vora: http://bit.ly/2NMwtcU  Sponsor: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457)  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is being liked at work really that important? In this episode, we’re discussing why we think the answer might be "not really" with insight from expert and author of The Likeability Trap, Alicia Menendez. Plus, we’re sharing three tips for how to overcome the need to be liked starting with knowing when to turn away from likeability. We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “How do I advocate for myself at work?”   Show Notes: Self-Love at Work Worksheet: http://bit.ly/36gsWKn Interpersonal Communication 101 course: http://bit.ly/2SSbNn6 Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP More advice on this topic:  http://bit.ly/2TNZUz1 Expert: Alicia Menendez: http://bit.ly/2uoReEs The Likeability Trap: https://amzn.to/2sKP6Xj Sponsor: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e     Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (844-336-2457) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Dr. Leah Sheppard a researcher at Washington State University who’s recent work found that attractive businesswomen are thought by supervisors, colleagues, and employees alike to be less trustworthy and more expendable. This phenomenon has been deemed the “Femme Fatale Effect” — a term usually reserved for a seductive, yet manipulative, woman (Think Angelina Jolie in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.) Put another way, women cannot catch a break.  In this episode, we’ll discuss why this gender stereotype and bias exist and what you can do about it. And, to add insult to injury, Dr. Leah will explain why the workplace treats conflict among women differently and how you can address that imbalance as well. Show notes CareerContessa.com NewsletterCareer Contessa email address: info@careercontessa.com Career Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram Dr. Leah SheppardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet  Heather Monahan, a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and podcast host focused on confidence including how to build more of it, what myths surround it, and how to recognize the triggers that knock you off your confidence game. How do you play big when self-doubt and a mean inner critic have drained your confidence? Heather will be answering that and more with actionable advice you can try today.  By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to draw and uphold strong boundaries, the practice Heather swears by to increase your confidence in the next 30 days, and how to boost your confidence in an authentic and dynamic way. Show notes CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram HeatherMonahan.comConfidence Creator Creating Confidence PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Tess Vigeland, author of Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want, who discusses what really happens when you leave a high-status job without the next steps lined up. Tess doesn’t hold back as she discusses what pushed her to leave her job at Public Radio’s Marketplace, the emptional rabbit hols she went down months after, how she landed a book deal, and the warning signs that might mean it’s time to quit your job. Additionally, Tess and I discuss our society’s attachment to our job titles and why asking, “What do you do?” should be removed from conversation starters from now on. Show notes CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram LeapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Bola Sokunbi the founder of Clever Girl Finance as well as the author of a newly released book by that same name. Bola’s a financial force but her story didn’t start like that. Today, her site gives financial advice and teaches financial literacy to millions of women each year, but less than a few years ago, Bola was making $54,000 a year and working toward a goal to become debt-free—and save more than $100,000. Spoiler alert she hit that goal and she’s sharing how she did it plus, I’m asking her some popular money questions like how much should you have in your emergency fund, which debt should you pay down first, and how can you invest when you don’t have a lot of extra income. Show notes CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast Instagram Clever Girl Finance Website Clever Girl Finance 29 Side Hustles That Actually WorkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Annabel Chang, Vice President Bay Area for Alaska Airlines, and a woman who’s had a winding career path including law school, a tech startup and now at the 5th largest U.S. airline. Annabel’s career has included some tough questions that many of us do and will face in our careers like, “What do I want to do next?” and “I want more but I’m not sure how to get there.”  Walking away from a prestigious job in the search for something new while not letting your confidence take a major hit was just the tip of the courageous iceberg that Annabel navigated. The episode will also explore why asking questions can build confidence, how Annabel landed her job via LinkedIn, the importance of elevator pitches, and how to act in the first 100 days of a job. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa InstagramThe Femails Podcast InstagramAnnabel Chang BragSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.