Austin shares his journey with mental health and his tips for creating a safe space for yourself!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Mental health and your career[1:46] - Why is this important now?[2:26] - Austin’s mental health journey[4:53] - It’s OK to talk about this stuff, we all deal with it[6:23] - The tools Austin uses[8:45] - Exercise above all else[9:22] - Try journaling[10:51] - Seek help - find someone to talk to[12:00] - Change your relationship with your phone[14:06] - Track your daysResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Done AppCultivatedCulture.com/BurnoutLinkedIn post about burnoutShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares 4 ways that failure has helped to skyrocket his career. Success and failure are perceived incorrectly by so many people, so change your mindset. Learn from your failures and that will lead to your success!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 4 ways that failure helped to skyrocket Austin’s career[0:35] - The problem with the perception of success and failure[2:54] - Austin’s journey through failure to success[3:05] - Trying to start a music blog[4:42] - Trying to start an apparel company[6:40] - Trying to be a freelancer[7:35] - Trying to create an app[9:28] - The beginning of Cultivated Culture[13:25] - Just go try somethingShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares the insights he learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes. These are the most common mistakes people make, and what you can learn from them!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - What I learned from analyzing 125,000 resumes[0:30] - How we got this data[2:00] - Most people don’t include a LinkedIn profile link[2:57] - Way too few keywords and soft skills[3:47] - Not nearly enough measurable results[5:18] - Most resumes are too short or too long[6:15] - Too many “fluffy” buzzwordsResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Resymatch.ioYou can read the full breakdown of the data along with visuals, takeaways, and sources here: https://cultivatedculture.com/stats/Share Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares 3 reasons why doing “free work” actually pays more and how you can use “free work” to accelerate your career!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - 3 reasons why doing free work actually pays more[0:58] - What does free work really mean?[2:48] - Build skills that make you more valuable[5:14] - Create results that get more clients[8:30] - Attract more people to your tribeResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:How to change careersHow to networkValue Validation ProjectsShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares an effective strategy for practicing your new skills before you take your big shot. Always pick the audience you want to suck in front of!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to pick the right audience to suck in front of[1:35] - What Tim Ferriss has to say about getting started[2:17] - When you’re starting out, you’re going to suck[3:35] - Practice in a low-stakes environmentShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares his experience in getting 3 promotions in 5 years at Microsoft and how you can put yourself in the best position possible to get that promotion you want!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How Austin got promoted 3 times in 5 years at Microsoft[2:31] - Have the conversation early[4:06] - Make your goals clear[5:35] - Create an objective roadmap with your managerShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Ask Austin Anything! In this episode Austin answers questions from listeners just like you. Get your question answered on a future Ask Austin Anything episode by submitting it to the link below.Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] – A message from Austin[1:30] - “You mentioned you were promoted three times at Microsoft in the (I think) 5 years you worked there. How did you manage to do that? Any tips for people looking to climb the ladder?”[7:00] – “What do you do in your daily life to keep your mental health healthy?”[14:08] – “How do you get around the issue of ageism in the job search? I am 58 - a young, fit and enthusiastic 58.  I am up-to-date with digital trends and have so much experience to offer on a senior management level, but I can't escape the feeling that my (many) applications are overlooked because of age.”[19:39] – “How do you prepare a VVP that avoids rubbing them the wrong way or making them think that you don't know the business well enough if you suggest the wrong thing? To avoid thoughts like: We already tried that, and it didn't work, We just spent $100,000 (or I worked tirelessly) on what you are recommending could be improved, How presumptuous/condescending of you to provide insight without having enough context.”[23:23] – “What should I write in a cold email when there is no job opening at the moment but I want to introduce myself politely and professionally?”[26:38] – “How did you make the choices for the stylistic parts of your brand? The blue color, the Cultivated Culture logo, etc.?”[30:11] – “If you had to start a business from scratch, what are a few of the major steps you’d take to get started?”Ask Austin Anything:Click here to get your question answered on a future #AAA episodeResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:BlockSite.coShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin discusses his secret to success - getting 1% better every day. Gains come over time, and getting 1% better every day can transform your goals into reality!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - The secret to success[0:57] - How most people view success[2:11] - The problem with thinking success is quick[3:53] - The math behind getting 1% better every day[6:15] - How to implement getting 1% better every day[7:15] - Austin’s real-world example of getting 1% better every dayShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin shares 4 tips for creating a job-winning LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is an amazing tool for your job search, so make sure your profile stands above the crowd!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - How to create a job-winning LinkedIn profile[0:35] - Why LinkedIn is a big deal[2:32] - Building a foundation[4:34] - Optimize your profile picture [6:47] - Optimize your headline[9:29] - Include skills and get endorsements[11:30] - How to drive views to your profileResources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:Resymatch.ioPhotoFeeler.comCultivatedCulture.com/LinkedInShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool

Austin discusses the importance of cover letters and how you can write a cover letter that will stand out and make an impact!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Are cover letters even a thing?[1:27] - What the data says about cover letters[3:27] - Use a template that matches your resume[4:45] - Tell a story that’s relevant[7:28] - Show ‘em you know ‘em[8:55] - Close with a Value Validation ProjectShare Your Feedback:Want a free resume or LinkedIn profile review from Austin? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes to automatically be entered to win. We choose winners every week, click here to learn how to leave a review and enter to win.What should Austin talk about next? Ask a question or share your thoughts at CultivatedCulture.com/FeedbackConnect With Austin:Cultivated CultureLinkedInInstagramTry Austin’s free Resume Builder, free Resume Scanner, and free Mailscoop email finder tool