

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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Jul 30, 2024 • 26min
How to Stop Feeling Frustrated at Work
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.

Jul 23, 2024 • 33min
How I Launched a Job Search in 2024 + One Thing That Surprised Me
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.

Jul 16, 2024 • 27min
Unlocking Your Stress Cycle with Emily Nagoski
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.

Jul 9, 2024 • 32min
How to Navigate Pregnancy at Work
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.

Jul 2, 2024 • 29min
Say More On Doing Less: How to Beat Burnout
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.

Jun 25, 2024 • 33min
The Millennial Manager's Guide to Gen Z
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.

Jun 18, 2024 • 19min
I've Got Some News...My New Career Chapter
On today’s solo episode, Lauren’s sharing some personal news about her next career chapter, what it means for Carer Contessa, and an exciting change for the podcast!Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Guest Resources:Lauren McGoodwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa Resources:Book 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.

Jun 11, 2024 • 21min
The Art of the Second Act
Only 23% of Americans report being satisfied with their careers, according to a recent Gallup survey. That leaves many people unhappy and in pursuit of something more meaningful. Andy Levine, host of Second Act Stories, studies people who start their careers over. He’ll teach you:The art of the second actThe difference between planners and leapers in a second actWhy money is not a substitute for purposeWhere to look for inspiration for your second act careerShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Quitting Your Job With No Plan B: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quitting-your-job-with-no-plan-b/id1434354911?i=1000458515463The Good Enough Job: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-pursuing-the-dream-job-a-good-enough-job-is-even-better/id1434354911?i=1000614109779Guest Resources:Second Act Stories:https://www.secondactstories.org/The Art of the Second Act TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SdNAi-v43U 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/This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Visit Indeed.com/CONTESSA right now to get a $75 sponsored job credit 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.

Jun 4, 2024 • 32min
3 Strategic Relationships You Need For Career Growth
Executive career coach April Little discusses 3 strategic relationships for career growth, emphasizing the importance of sponsors, mentors, and peers. She also highlights the value of networking, showcasing achievements, and building relationships across teams. Additionally, the podcast explores the significance of strategic thinking, consistency in career progress, and self-reflection for proactive career development.

May 28, 2024 • 26min
3 Simple Tips to Talk Smarter According to a Stanford Professor
Stanford professor, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams shares tips on managing speaking anxiety, structuring communication for the audience, and reframing negotiation strategies. He emphasizes mastering communication skills, understanding preferences, and effective networking strategies for success.


