Do you ever look around at what everyone else is doing with their careers and feel a little less than in comparison? This week I’m sharing my conversation with Laura Gassner Otting, author, podcaster, and presidential appointee under Bill Clinton, to dig into how to get unstuck. She’s peeling back the veil on what it actually means to stop using other people’s definitions of success to determine our own. How do you match what you do to who you are? How do you determine what kind of career will make the most sense and be the most rewarding? If you're ready to break the mold and carve your unique career path, this episode is for you!Notes:0:00 Who Is Laura?08:58 How To Get Unstuck17:42 The Key To Transitions20:36 How To Know What You Want25:10 Matching What We Do To Who We Are27:02 What To Do Next42:11 Mentoring Moments48:00 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “How To Set Long Term Career Goals With Dorie Clark” https://coffee-with-kim.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-set-long-term-career-goals-with-dorie-clark If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Let’s not sugarcoat it ––  marketing is harder than ever before. This week I’m sharing a conversation I had with someone who knows what works, what hasn’t, and where the future of marketing is headed –– Brad Batesole. After 12 years entrenched in the marketing world with household names like Lynda.com, TMZ, LegalZoom, and LinkedIn, Brad is sharing how to take unique storytelling & detailed narratives to make something irresistible. If you’re ready to bust some marketing myths and get the lowdown on how to make your brand get bigger, this episode is for you!  Notes:05:05 Helping Big Brands Get Bigger09:55 Finding Good Mentors13:30 The Future Of Marketing25:30 The Biggest Marketing Myth 27:06 Soft Skills & Authenticity35:10 Tips For Kickstarter Campaigns 40:14 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “Staying Authentic In Sales” https://kimkaupe.com/kevin-dorsey/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please: 1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Effective communication is no longer a nice to have, it’s essential. But how do you make interactions count in a world filled with noise? This week I sat down with Wes Kao who opened her playbook on how to make interactions count. With over 150 brand launches under her belt and A-list clients like Seth Godin, Scott Galloway and Morning Brew as clients, Wes knows how to take a messy message and make it magical. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or at the job of your dreams, learning how to communicate can open up your career with recognition, promotions, new opportunities and awards you’ve dreamed of. If you’re ready to build a game-changing community, this episode is for you!Notes:09:08 How To Clarify & Distill Your Content12:26 What Is A Spikey Point Of View17:12 Where To Start When Sharing Online20:42 Wes' Spikey POV On Transferable Skills25:20 The Power Of Managing Up33:50 How To Get A Yes40:14 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “Converting Content To Clients” https://kimkaupe.com/alexbsheridan/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app.Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

We’re taking it back to where Coffee With Kim began in this episode – you, me & an afternoon pick me up where we sit down and swap hacks, ideas, and recent finds. This week I’m eager to tell you about new favorite softwares that will save you time (quite literally!). Best part? They’re totally free! I also want to fill you in on must-listen podcast episodes and some people you should be following on social media. Don’t worry about taking notes, remember sendmenotes.com will put everything in your inbox! Pull up a chair and let’s dive in, friend!  05:20 My Latest Reads06:38 Carrots Vs Cookies14:25 Library Finds19:12 Favorite Podcasts24:53 How To Keep Your Inbox Spam Free27:50 My Newest Free Find I'm Obsessed With32:07 My Favorite Follows On Social Media If you loved this episode you should check out “Entrepreneurship & More With Kim Kaupe” https://kimkaupe.com/entrepreneurship-ask-me-anything-with-kim-kaupe/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Do you want more free time? (Apologies if you hear me screaming YES DEAR GOD PLEASE from the back of the room!) In order to lose the busywork and dig into our genius zone I invited author and keynote speaker Jenny Blake to join us for coffee. Her latest book Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business dives into how we can create systems that help us create more free time with the help of Delightfully Tiny Teams. Jenny outlines specific software to use, how to test outsourcing systems and why the greatest ideas come out of major frustrations. If time feels like it’s slipping through your fingers, this episode is for you! Notes:10:45 First step to implementing systems15:30 Tools & softwares that save time20:10 Process for creating a new system24:10 Clearing your time clutter31:45 Defining free time 36:39 How to know if a system is working40:47 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “Saving Time In Your Business With Kate Rosenow” https://kimkaupe.com/kate/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Investing is something we *should* be doing…but it’s intimidating. Where do we even start? Bitcoin? Crypto? 401k’s?! Between Roth IRA’s, SEP accounts and employer matching it can get overwhelming pretty quickly! To help us make this topic snack-size I sat down with Brittney Castro for advice on how to start educating yourself on finances. We covered everything from creating a money mindset to the difference between financial coaches versus financial advisors. Join us to learn Brittney’s tools on how we can elevate our financial journey. Notes:07:00 How to start educating yourself on finance10:15 401k's and Roth IRA's13:20 Hiring a financial coach or advisor16:18 Software's and programs for managing your money23:39 Reframing your mindset around money30:53 Deciphering if stock shares at your job are valuable36:43 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “Finding Financial Freedom With Codie Sanchez” https://kimkaupe.com/codie/   If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Do you feel uncomfortable tackling hard conversations? Since they’re unavoidable, we need to learn how to better navigate them. To help us get more comfortable with the uncomfortable, I sat down with Kwame Christian an author, business lawyer and adjunct professor who focuses on helping individuals overcome the fear & anxiety of having difficult conversations. (That would be us!) Join us as we dive into the nitty gritty of how to embrace, welcome, and conquer hard conversations and negotiations.Notes:04:35 Understanding Your Negotiation Style07:34 Two Tips For Better Conversations10:20 The Compassion & Curiosity Framework11:40 Emotions & Decision Making15:34 Micro-negotiations23:37 Negotiating With Yourself 39:57 Advice For Freelancers:45:20 Speed Round If you loved this episode you should check out “Advocating For Yourself At Work With Selena Rezvani” https://kimkaupe.com/selena-rezvani/If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app.Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Fortune favors the prepared! It’s essential to research, do your homework & come prepared to big meetings, interviews and opportunities. But how do you start? How can you prep like the pro’s? I’m sharing my tips & tricks for preparing for defining moments – meeting must-do’s, scripts for keeping everyone on time, pet peeves to dodge and more!05:16 Copy Matthew McConaughey and Emmanuel Acho's Homework09:40 Mini-Workshop Agenda15:15 Figuring Out Who Will Be In The Meeting24:00 Preparing For The Q&A32:12 Big Meeting No-No’s36:39 Scripts For How To End Meetings On Time39:02 Meeting Must Do's If you loved this episode you should check out “Workshop: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile” https://kimkaupe.com/optimizing-your-linkedin-profile-with-kim-kaupe/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please:1.) Sign up for notes at copymyhomework.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.2.) Post a screenshot of the episode & tag me on LinkedIn or Instagram @kimkaupe so we can talk about your favorite parts!3.) Leave a positive review (shameless, but someone’s gotta say it right?!)4.) Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app. Connect with Kim over on the socials!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupe

Are you itching to switch careers? Finding a new network is critical to your success. On today’s episode, I sat down with Shyvee Shi who scored her dream role at LinkedIn Learning despite being in a totally different industry. How did she do it? What tactics worked the best? What should you avoid? Shyvee lets us copy her homework on everything from the nitty-gritty of community building to networking for quality, not quantity.Notes:09:12 Identifying mentors in your desired industry11:38 Quantity vs Quality when networking15:00 Standing out when making connections21:50 Community building & why it matters32:00 Reframing your narrative34:51 Advice for those early on in their careers39:00 Speed Round Listening while doing dishes, running or working on something else? Want all the links and notes straight to your inbox so you don’t have to write them all down? No problem! Head to  SendMeNotes.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode. If you loved this episode you should check out “How To Digitally Network” https://kimkaupe.com/networking/ Connect with Kim!Instagram + TikTok: @kimkaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupeNewsletter: copymyhomework.comJoin my “Career Capital” cohort: https://kimkaupe.com/career-capitalLove Coffee With Kim? Leave us a review!

Are you getting paid enough? On today’s episode, Tia Meyers, Founder of Freelancing Females, sits down to talk all about the wild wild west of freelancing. How much should I charge? What mistakes can I avoid? How do I even start?! As a freelancer, there’s a lot of unknowns & learning curves from how to price your services to getting (and retaining!) clients. Tia pulls back the curtain as we tap into ways every freelancer can grow their business, create consistent revenue and (if they want to!) and keep their day job. Notes:08:15 Common mistakes freelancers make10:25 What to do when starting out 13:55 How to know what to charge25:40 Questions to ask potential clients29:15 Making sure you're getting paid on time36:03 The future of freelancing37:48 Speed round Listening while doing dishes, running or working on something else? Want all the links and notes straight to your inbox so you don’t have to write them all down? No problem! Head to  SendMeNotes.com for a full list of resources, links and recommendations listed on today’s episode.If you loved this episode you should check out “Finding Financial Freedom With Codie Sanchez” https://kimkaupe.com/codie/For more behind-the-scenes, follow Kim on Instagram & TikTok: @KimKaupeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkaupeNewsletter: copymyhomework.comJoin her “Career Capital” cohort: https://kimkaupe.com/career-capitalLove Coffee With Kim? Leave us a review!