Peeling Layers

Pandemic restrictions are starting to ease and Covid statistics look to be dropping in the US. And while things are starting to open up in larger capacities, remote work environments may be here to stay. Join Carmel and David as they talk about the pros and cons of working from home, looking at it from a perspective of an employee AND as a manager.

There are plenty of resources out there when preparing for a job interview. What makes ours different is not only having the guidance of a career coach, but also an active hiring manager - who is the same person! Carmel, our resident interview prep specialist who also doubles as a manager at a corporate job has the tips to help you nail the job interview. Listen in as she breaks down the interview prep in three stages and shares the SOAR method for answering interview questions in a clear, concise, and compact way. Emails: Carmel@TheEveryPerson.com David@HilarioCoachingandConsulting.com Websites: TheEveryPerson.com HilarioCoachingandConsulting.com

March 2020 was when the US officially went into lockdown. One year later, Carmel and David reflect on their experiences over the past year from the highs to the lows. Listen in to hear how they've found new perspectives on daily activities and the difficulties of being an extrovert during these times and take the time to do your own reflection. It may help, it did for our hosts!

Diversity and inclusion are two top of mind topics in the workforce today. Join Carmel and David as they cover some of the basics of Cultural Intelligence, a workshop focused on a person's ability to function and relate effectively in culturally diverse situations.

Setting some clear goals paves the way for actually achieving them. Carmel and David walk through some key tips on goal planning and share some success stories that they've experienced as well as examples from other successful goal planners.

The concept of grit was popularized by psychologist Angela Duckworth in her bestselling book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." In this episode, Carmel and David break down the elements of grit and share some stories about how grit has played a role in the success they've had in their careers.

In the last episode, Carmel and David spoke about the importance of building resilience. Resilience is one critical element in cultivating a growth mindset, so the duo decided to take it a step further and talk about the importance of growth mindset especially in these challenging times.

You can't always get what you want. And in those moments, how do you react and how do you move forward? Join Carmel and David as they share some key tips on building resilience and how that can affect your life/career success. The duo also share examples of how resilience has played a role in their various life and career experiences. The podcast also references the following resources: https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_resilient_people http://www.rickhanson.net/books/buddhas-brain/#:~:text=In%20Buddha%E2%80%99s%20Brain%20Rick%20Hanson%20presents%20clear%20documentation.,an%20outstanding%20guide%20%E2%80%94%20practical%2C%20thoughtful%2C%20and%20compassionate.

Join Carmel and David as they reflect on how the year 2020 worked for them. The duo used questions from Psychology Today's website that can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201812/20-enjoyable-end-year-review-questions

Succession plans are a key strategy for employers to ensure that their talent pipeline continues to develop in-house. It's one of many leadership development tactics that employees should be aware of within their company. Join us as we chat with Succession Planning expert, Janet Fitch, as she shares her experience in the field and the current direction of her healthcare organization's take on Succession Planning specifically and Leadership Development as a whole.

January and February are typically when companies tend to do the bulk of their hiring. Even during the pandemic, it looks like the trend will continue. Carmel and David discuss some of key tips to help you prepare for your next career move. Questions? Send them to Carmel@TheEveryPerson.com or David@HilarioCoachingandConsulting.com

Carmel and David share some common work from home tips that have worked for them and some that have not. Carmel also shares some really good examples on the parenting aspect of working from home and juggling a day job while also taking care of 3 kids! In her experience, sometimes decisions have to be made that incur costs, but the payoff is peace of mind! Check it out and let us know what you think!

Did you ever wish you were taught something in college that would have helped you in your career? You're not alone. In this podcast, Carmel and David review a recent report by the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities that highlighted 11 key skills as critical growth areas for students preparing to enter the workforce. And guess what, they're all "soft skills!" We cover the list of skills and highlight some tips to practice these skills on your own. We also share our experiences learning and applying these skills. As a manager, Carmel also shares what skills she sees that can be a great benefit to a team. Working on these skills is a good start in helping you become successful in your career and can, more importantly, help keep your mental balance as you juggle your work and relationships. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Heading into the holiday season is typically where our stress levels start to peak. But given this year, some of our stress levels have already challenged. Carmel and David review some of the tips about stress management from various publications and how they've applied it to their lives. They also share some recent examples of how they've been managing stress.

Do you sometimes feel like you're not good enough for your job or that someone is finally going to find out you're a fraud? If so, the bad news is that you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. The good news is that you're not alone, about 70% of career professionals experienced imposter syndrome at least once in their life. Carmel and David share their own imposter syndrome stories and give tips about how to work through those situations, because we may not be able to stop it, but we can manage ourselves better when we go through imposter syndrome. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Send your feedback and any imposter syndrome stories to david@hilariocoachingandconsulting.com.

Now more than ever, networking has been a common tip for job-seekers to leverage. But what does that really mean? Carmel and David break down the elements of networking from the discomforts people feel when trying to reach out to tips on what to actually say when you reach out. One thing's for sure, no matter where you are in your career, you already have a network. It's just a matter on how you use it. Listen in to learn more! Send feedback to david@hilariocoachingandconsulting.com

Joining us in this episode is Carmel Redell, a Career Coach from The Every Person, as she shares how her business has changed since the pandemic began. Not only are there more people looking for assistance, Carmel has noticed that there's more people using her services more proactively than ever before! As former coworkers, Carmel and I rift a little on our past experiences, what struggles we're going through now, and also share some insights on career tips we've experienced and learned from. Carmel even recalls the time she said something during an interview that may have affected her opportunity to get the job. Find out what it is on the podcast and share your feedback at david@hilariocoachingandconsulting.com.

Hey all, Here's the first installment of Peeling Layers. In it, my wife was gracious enough to guest star and share her concerns and struggles while being laid off from the hospitality industry. We talk about how to move forward and review some helpful tips from the following articles: "Reinventing Your Career in the Time of Coronavirus" by Herminia Ibarra, Harvard Business Review "Better Make a Career Change Now If COVID Devastated Your Industry" by Robin Ryan, Forbes Magazine "If the Pandemic is Stalling Your Career, Here are 18 Ways to Pivot" by George Anders Let me know what you think and while you're at it, check out my website for a list of additional services I provide. D