Learn how to protect yourself from changes in the workplace, approach your career as a diversified portfolio, and build your personal Venn diagram with the help of three questions. Discover the benefits of making lateral moves and the power of informational interviews and coffee chats in job interviews.

Learn how to reimagine your ambition and the ways you strive with the author of All The Gold Stars, Rainesford Stauffer. Rainesford helps explain the difference between ambition and achievement, the antidote for burnout and loneliness, and what you can do today if you’ve ever felt like your self-worth is tied to your ambition.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Rainesford website: https://rainesfordstauffer.com/Rainesford on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RainesfordRainesford on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rainesford_stauffer/All The Gold Start book: https://bit.ly/3POwxK3This 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.Episode Perks:"Work Appropriate" is all about—tackling the real issues we encounter in our professional lives and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts..Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/CONTESSA to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ or Prenatal to your subscription today.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.

Want to grow at work? Get out of a mixed mindset and head toward growth—and develop a long-term growth mindset. PhD neuroscience researcher, Anne Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs, is teaching us how to use growth loops and why they work better for long-term success.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/398IFzvNess Labs: https://nesslabs.com/ Article on Growth Loops: https://nesslabs.com/growth-loopsEpisode Perks:Zocdoc is a free app where you can find amazing doctors and book appointments online. Find a top-rated doctor today by going to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA. 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.

A lot of research has gone into the subject of motivating and influencing others, but what happens when the person you most want to influence is you? Social psychologist and author of Get It Done, Ayelet Fishbach, is here to help. She offers insights on the science of motivation along with tips and cognitive tricks to help you overcome procrastination and achieve your goals.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Mission: Motivation Course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/mission-motivation/ Ayelet Fishbach website: https://www.ayeletfishbach.com/ Get It Done Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316538345Episode Perks:"Work Appropriate" is all about—tackling the real issues we encounter in our professional lives and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.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.

For most of us, saying “no” doesn’t come naturally. You feel bad disappointing a colleague or guilty about turning down your boss, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how to say no at work, why it’s such a struggle to say no, and techniques that can help you still advance at work. Social psychologist, Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think, is here to explain. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Vanessa Bohns: https://www.vanessabohns.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3pRbeMR 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. Episode Perks: Whether you’re working from home, commuting part-time, or navigating a return to office life, Remotely Curious offers relatable conversations, insights, and perspectives to help you figure it all out. Listen to Remotely Curious wherever you get podcasts | www.remotely-curious.com 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.

Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time poor.  Learn how to manage your time for a happier life with the author of Happier Hour, Dr. Cassie Holmes. Dr. Homes will demonstrate how to immediately improve our lives by changing how we perceive and invest our time along with actionable exercises for you to determine what things bring you the most joy—and value. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Figure Out Next Career Move: https://bit.ly/39Ggv2k Cassie Holmes: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/  Happier Hour: https://amzn.to/3nspw5O 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. Episode Perks: Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/ CONTESSA to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ or Prenatal to your subscription today. "Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions. Listen every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 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.

Do you have debt? Do you know how to pay off your debt to maximize the benefits? Melissa Jean-Baptiste, founder of Millennial In Debt and author of This Is Why You’re Broke, is here to share the strategies she used to pay off $100,000 in debt while making a $48,000 annual salary. Get ready to take notes and be inspired to get your finances under control. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   So This Is Why I’m Broke: https://amzn.to/3Vajao3  Millennial In Debt: https://millennialindebt.com/ 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. Episode Perks: Tune in to Remotely Curious on your favorite podcast app or visit remotely-curious.com to join the conversation and explore the world of remote work. 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.

Job hunting can be a nerve-wracking experience on its own. Add the urgency of finding a new job, and the pressure can skyrocket. But fear not! We're here to equip you with the essential strategies and insider knowledge to land a job fast. So, take a deep breath and get ready to dive into these tried-and-true job search tips that will have you receiving job offers in the blink of an eye. You've got this! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Career Contessa IG (@careercontessa): http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   The Successful Networker course: https://bit.ly/3OK2d2u Resume Trends Episode: https://bit.ly/43zXTqG ChatGPT Resume Episode: https://bit.ly/41jtmMj LinkedIn Episode: https://bit.ly/3BYRWbn 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. Episode Perks: Our new favorite podcast, Work Appropriate, mixes humor and practical work advice. Listen every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. . Find a top-rated (and patient-reviewed) doctor today on Zocdoc. Many are available within 24 hours. Go to zocdoc.com/contessa to learn more.  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.

Quiet hiring is when you slowly start to take on additional responsibilities at work—without the extra pay, acknowledgment, or advanced job title. And it can hurt your career if you don’t take action and proactively guide it in a direction that can benefit you. Joy Pittman, an HR leader and founder of HR For The Culture, is here to teach you how to overcome quiet hiring and advance your career with 3 actionable strategies and negotiation advice. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3plY7j9 Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrfortheculture/ Joy Website: https://www.hrfortheculture.com/    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. Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. . Tune in to Remotely Curious on your favorite podcast app or visit remotely-curious.com to join the conversation and explore the world of remote work. 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.

Do you ever base your self-worth on your achievements at work or let yourself be defined by what you do? These career myths can keep you stuck and unhappy.   It's time to take back control and strike a balance between work and life. Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job argues we should stop trying to find a “dream” job and instead build a diversified career that allows us to live a more well-rounded life. Learn tips for reframing your work and how to build your own “good enough” job. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   The Good Enough Job book: https://amzn.to/42uOqRs  Website: https://www.simonestolzoff.com/   Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. . "Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions from “how do I get my manager to stop texting me after hours,” to “how to deal with meeting culture that makes you want to pull your hair out.” Do yourself a favor and listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. 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.