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The Shine at Work Podcast has hit 100 episodes!! As a part of our 100th episode special, we are sharing all the things we wish we had known earlier in our careers. Whether there is something you're struggling with in your career, or you just need a pick-me-up this week, there is some inspiration in this episode for everyone. Plus, we are joined throughout the episode by some of our previous guests and their own words of wisdom that you can implement in your career today! Thank you so much for being a part of the show by tuning in, and we'll see you in season seven!Some key takeaways from this episode include:Nobody has all the answers, and everybody is figuring it out as they go! Don't pretend you know everything. Instead, create trust by being honest about what you do and don't know, and show tenacity by doing what you can to figure it out.There is no “wrong” career choice, and choosing not to make a career change is still a decision even if it feels passive. Even if you end up in a role that's totally wrong for you, you will learn valuable things about yourself and what you want.Be the most authentic version of yourself at work. If you portray yourself as an inauthentic version of yourself in a job interview, you will be exhausted trying to keep up with that image instead of just being yourself.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

If you're about to start looking for a new job, this episode is for you! Karen and Dan are sharing their five steps for starting your job search so you feel clear, ready, and even excited to get started looking for your next big role. We're confident that if you follow these steps and take decisive action, you could land a new job by the new year - keep us posted over on IG! Some key takeaways from this episode include:Identify the companies you want to target and why. If you can point to something about the company that makes you genuinely excited to apply there, it's going to come through in your cover letter and make the process more enjoyable overall.In order to effectively update your resume and LinkedIn profile, you have to be super clear about the types of companies and roles you're looking for. The more specific you can be, the more you'll stand out to recruiters.Start networking early. Use the first four steps to craft your story and what you're looking for, then start meeting people and building relationships. You never know who could lead you to your next big role.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Your ability to learn new skills quickly is a great asset to employers, but what if you took it a step further and pursued learning the skills you need on your own before you apply for the job? That's called upskilling, and it's an amazing way to build your skillset, confidence, and industry knowledge to secure your next big role. In this episode, we're sharing our experience with upskilling in our careers, and the spectrum of learning opportunities from webinars to certifications to online courses.Links mentioned:UdemySkillshareSome key takeaways from this episode include:While you don't need to check every single box in a job description to apply, the knowledge gaps you have might make you nervous for an interview. By taking a class or getting a certification in that area, you'll show up confidently for your interview… and hopefully the role!When you're deciding which skill or tool you should learn more about, scan through the job descriptions you've been looking at and pick the ones that have shown up consistently in 10-15 of those job descriptions.Sometimes there's a big payoff for upskilling, but it can also come down to applied experience. Remember that upskilling is an opportunity to learn new things, find new passions or things you're great at, and shouldn't only be tied to your job search.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

If you're struggling to find a full-time role, or you're not yet sure what you want to commit to full-time position, a contract role might be a great fit for you. In this episode, we're sharing some of the benefits of taking on a contractor position, how to negotiate as a contractor, and key things to know about contract roles from an HR perspective.Some key takeaways from this episode include:Taking a contractor role can have a few benefits. You can expose yourself to different types of companies, leaders, and roles to get a feel for what you will eventually want in a full time role while building your skills and your resume.If you sign a contract with the understanding that a contract role will turn into a full-time role down the line, try to get a timeline in writing for when you'll have a follow-up conversation with your manager about it.As for what to charge, remember that you're responsible for paying your income taxes yourself as a contractor. A good rule of thumb is to add about 20-30% to your standard hourly rate, factoring in the industry standard and your experience.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

If you're currently in a full time role while you're job searching, you're in a great position! However, it can still be tough to find time to research, apply, and interview for a new job while balancing your full-time job. In this episode, we're sharing the routines you can adopt to make time for job hunting without burning yourself out or alerting your current company to your search.Links mentioned:Listen to Episode 91: Navigating LayoffsSome key takeaways from this episode include:If you have a pretty demanding job, carve out a few hours on the weekend for your search. You can also repurpose your personal time, such as lunch breaks or the hour you're usually decompressing on social media at the end of the day.When it comes to interviews, let the recruiter or hiring manager know you're still working full time. Try to schedule a time in the morning hours before work, on a lunch break at a quiet coffee shop, or later in the work day when meetings aren't really happening.Updating your LinkedIn profile can be nerve-wrecking because you don't want to alert your employer that you're possibly looking for a job. In your LinkedIn settings, you can actually turn off the public notifications that let your connections know you've updated your profile.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

If you're several years into your career, you might be feeling an itch to make a huge change - but where might that desire be coming from? In this episode, we're posing some questions to you about what you feel you're lacking in your career, what some new opportunities might look like, and what's truly important to you in your career at this time in your life. And of course, we've got the actionable steps for you to take towards this change. Some key takeaways from this episode include:The first step is to identify why you're feeling stuck, or what's happening in your life right now. Are you wanting to shift career paths, prioritize working for a company that's making an impact, or build a program from scratch? Next, figure out what you want (what you really really want), now that you know that a shift is possible. Identify your transferable skills, and identify what you're willing to give up to start fresh. Leverage your HR partner or HR manager. The HR team at your company wants you to be happy, so they would likely be willing to work with you to find a role at your organization that fits your ultimate goals and values.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

One of the trendiest places to work is a startup, but how do you know if a startup is actually the right fit for you? In this episode, we're covering everything you need to know about working at a startup. From the types of experience recruiters expect, to how the pay structure might differ from a traditional company, this episode is packed with the actionable tips you need to land your next job at a startup. Some key takeaways from this episode include:What matters to you most, and how do you want that represented in the culture of the startup you're joining? You might value the positive impact of the work you're doing, or a flexible schedule, or a social working environment, and all those inform the type of startup you might be interested in joining.One of the top skills you need to thrive at a startup is flexibility and adaptability. The priorities at a startup can change on a dime, and recruiters are looking for candidates who are resourceful and solution-oriented to accommodate this.If you're looking to jump from a larger, more established company to a startup, it's important to present yourself as someone who is looking for innovation and coming up with fresh ideas, or sharing your experience with starting new teams, initiatives, or departments within a larger organization.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Job searching can be a long and tedious process, and if it's taking longer than you expected, you are probably not doing anything wrong. In this episode, we're sharing the timelines to expect when you're looking for a job, what to expect from a recruiter's perspective, and what to do if you feel like your job search is never ending. Some key takeaways from this episode include:There are a lot of factors that can influence how long a job search might take. Three to six months is pretty standard, but your industry, season of life, and companies you're applying to can all impact how long it takes.Summer months, holidays, and vacations can slow down the hiring process on the employer's side. September through mid-November is peak interview season to get roles filled before the holidays.This season of applying to jobs is a good time to reconnect with your network and build relationships with professionals in your industry. Additionally, make sure you're practicing self-care and doing things that make you feel confident and grounded.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

It's impossible to avoid the prevalence of ChatGPT and Open AI programs in today's world, especially while it's relatively new and trendy. No matter how you feel about it, ChatGPT is a tool that - just like any other - has its pros, cons, and best practices. In this episode, we're talking about how our clients are using it for their cover letters and resumes, where it can get you into trouble, and how recruiters and HR teams are utilizing it.Some key takeaways from this episode include:ChatGPT can be a good way to get some ideas down on paper for your cover letter, resume, or interview questions to prep for so the process feels less daunting as you get started.Just like with individual opinions and perspectives you get from humans, you should carefully and strategically consider the advice or suggestions you get from ChatGPT based on what's important to you and your unique job search. Don't treat it as the end-all be-all.One great way to utilize ChatGPT is to ask it about various job titles in your industry related to your target role. You can use that list to search on LinkedIn or in local meetup groups for people to connect and network with.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

If you've been laid off, or you're worried about upcoming layoffs at your company, you are not alone. Being a part of layoffs can make us feel like we did something wrong or weren't performing well, but that's probably not the case at all. In this episode, Karen and Dan share their tips for bouncing back after being laid off, how to communicate it to potential employers, and what to look for in your next company to feel safe accepting an offer.Some key takeaways from this episode include:In most cases, getting laid off is not a reflection on you or your performance at work. It doesn't make it feel better, and it can still be hard not to take it personally, but it shouldn't impact your ability to get hired for your next role.If you've been impacted multiple times by layoffs at companies you've worked for, it can be helpful to recruiters and HR teams for you to indicate that on your resume or LinkedIn. Own your story instead of letting others write it for you.It's normal to feel a little traumatized after being laid off, and to want to find a “safe” company to work for next. Make sure you're asking potential employers about the financial health of the company, their growth trajectory, and why the role you're interviewing for is open to begin with.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Welcome to season six of the Shine at Work Podcast! I am thrilled to bring on Dan Carr as my official co-host of the show starting this season. In season six, we're covering everything you need to make the next big move in your career. On Shine at Work, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role.Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove.Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Welcome to the Season 5 finale!  In this episode, Dan and I talk about making a plan for the new year.  Whether it be how to shine your brightest at work or maybe creating a plan to find a new job this year, it's so important to start by reflecting on the past year to figure out what went well, what you wish had gone differently, what you learned and then start to think about what you want for the new year.  We also share our own reflections on the past year and what we want to accomplish in 2023.  I can't thank you all enough for joining us on this journey and can't wait to see what 2023 brings not only our way but yours too! 

This week's episode is a little different.  I wanted to share with you my thoughts on “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”.  And more recently, “quiet promoting”.  Basically it comes down to assuming bad intent.  Employees are realizing they may need to create some boundaries  but companies are concerned they are disengaged and “quiet quitting”.  Or, an individual feels like more work and taking on more responsibilities but not getting a promotion, so therefore, they feel the company may be “quietly promoting” them.  On the flip side, people believe their company is sending negative signals about their role and their employment, and worry about “quiet firing”.  In my opinion, in all these situations, it all comes down to communication.  Here's a thought… Let's actually start talking to each other!!  In this episode I share my thoughts on these click-bait trends (and yes we know we used it in our own headlines this week).    So whether you are an employee, a manager or if you are in HR, I really encourage you to listen to this episode to recognize how we might be biased in what we are experiencing.  And if there is truth to the situation (you are disengaged, you are avoiding a tough conversation, you aren't recognizing your team) then we share some tips on how to identify that and start the real conversation that needs to happen.In this episode, you will specifically learn about…As a manager…How to have  hard conversations that you need to have with an employeeHow to improve communication to try  to calm uncertainties in your organizationHow to recognize an employee even if a promotion isn't available right nowAs an employee… How to set boundaries and talk to your manager about themHow to interpret  “negative” signals from your company? How to talk to your manager about your  career path (or apparent lack of it) How to identify if you are disengaged or just burned outHelpful resources…The Ladder of Inference - Mindtools.com Leadership and Self-Deception - Getting Out Of The Box - The Arbinger InstituteIs It Time To Find A New Job, Are You Just Having A Bad Day Or Hitting A Ceiling? - Shine At Work Podcast episode 69, season 3More about Karen…I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker anWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Happy New Year!   For many people the new year is a time for reflection and goal setting.  And for companies that often means it's performance review time!   For some people this is a stressful time, or drives up our anxiety, no matter if you are concerned about the feedback or hoping for a promotion.  But don't worry, we got you!In this week's episode, I give you all the tips you need  to be prepared for your performance review and feedback conversations.  While this isn't our typical topic of searching for a job, changing careers or considering a new role, your performance review ties directly into these things.   It's a time to think about and talk to your manager where you need support, where you shine your brightest and what those next steps may be to continue to grow in your career.  In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…Reflect on how the year went and being self-aware and objective in all areasAsk for feedback from your co-workers Recognize your manager's style of feedback and understanding how to respond to the feedback you receiveUnderstand the what and why of your goals for the new yearAdvocate for yourself for a promotion or a compensation increaseLinks mentioned…Preparing to Receive FeedbackDevelopment Plan TemplateAs always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings them joy in their careers.  If our guests can do it, you can too!  More about Karen…I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I am a recent Charlotte transplant where I live with my husband and furry babies.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, Dan and I talk about busting through all the myths about how to write a cover letter, crafting a resume and most importantly what a recruiter or hiring manager is looking for in those documents.  This is the first impression you have with a potential employer so you need to be able to convey your brand, what you are looking for in a job and not get caught up in outdated rules of the cover letter and resume.  We talk about how the more you can help the recruiters connect the dots between your background and their role, the more likely they are to reach out for an interview.  And as always, we have helpful tips, tricks and actionable steps!In this episode, you will specifically learn…What are recruiters are looking for on your resume - spoiler alert they start with your most recent role and how it relates to the role you applied for - and THEN the rest of your resume and your cover letter How to use keywords to grab the recruiters attention and when it may be appropriate to “retitle” yourself that correlate to the position you are applying for What story to tell in your cover letter and how to make a genuine connection to the brand, position and/or companyLinks mentioned…Cover Letter FormatResume Best PracticesMore about Karen and Dan…I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I am a recent Charlotte transplant where I live with my husband and furry babies.Dan Carr is KDW Coaching's Talent Partner and co-host of the Shine at Work podcast.  Over the last decade+, Dan has partnered with early stage, high growth, startups as a recruiting leader, driving strategic direction and execution of all areas of the talent lifecycle. His role is to understand and advise on the skill sets needed to achieve company goals and then identify and engage with the best talent in the industry, building world class teams. He found that success is achieved with authentic relationships that have a foundation in empathy, transparWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, Dan and I talk about interviewing, whether it's an in-person interview, exploratory call or virtual coffee,  you want  to put your best foot forward.  We all know it's going to begin with someone asking you the typical questions: tell me about your background, why are you interested in a career pivot,  why did you leave or are leaving your current company, etc and it's important how you craft your story.  Spoiler alert, it's not about going through your resume bullet by bullet, they have the resume and have read it, that's why they are talking to you. Knowing the answers to these common questions is the key to it all. And don't worry, we have some actionable tips, tricks and advice for you to get you through an interview!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…How to tell your why How to talk about a career pivot How to explain if you were fired or laid off How to talk about a gap or short employment stints How to talk about a toxic work environment How to talk about compensation Links mentioned…Interview Preparation WorksheetMore about Karen and Dan…I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I am a recent Charlotte transplant where I live with my husband and furry babies.  Dan Carr is KDW Coaching's Talent Partner and co-host of the Shine at Work podcast.  Over the last decade+, Dan has partnered with early stage, high growth, startups as a recruiting leader, driving strategic direction and execution of all areas of the talent lifecycle. His role was to understand and advise on the skill sets needed to achieve company goals and then identify and engage with the best talent in the industry, building world class teams. He found that success is achieved with authentic relationships that have a foundation in empathy, transparency and trust. As always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings them joy in their careers.  If our guests can do it,Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, Dan and I talked about networking or as I like to say relationship building.  How to do it in a way that's authentic to you, the benefits in your job search and beyond and how it doesn't have to be at happy hour or swapping of business cards.  We've talked a lot in the past episodes about networking because relationship building is one the most valuable resources you will have throughout your career.  You should be leveraging and strengthening those relationships even when you aren't looking for a new job, role or career, who knows, you may be in a position to help someone else when they are looking for a new job or someone to hire.  We have some great tips, tricks and actionable steps for you!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…How to build a networkHow to connect with someone How to network if you aren't currently seeking a job How to network if you are currently seeking a job How to prepare for a conversation with a connection Links mentioned...Linkedin Best PracticesKaren's LinkedinDan's LinkedinMore about Karen and Dan…I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I am a recent Charlotte transplant where I live with my husband and furry babies.  Dan Carr is KDW Coaching's Talent Partner Over the last decade+, Dan has partnered with early stage, high growth, startups as a recruiting leader, driving strategic direction and execution of all areas of the talent lifecycle. He found that success is achieved with authentic relationships that have a foundation in empathy, transparency and trust. As always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that eveWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, Dan and I talk about how to actually understand  job descriptions as you do your job search.  There are job descriptions that are really good at describing what the job is going to entail, the team you will work with and the company's expectations, however, since there are no real guidelines on how to write them, or they have been recycled over the years and never updated, they can be lacking key information.  But that's no reason to discount the role or company!  Dan and I have written many job descriptions in our years of HR and recruiting, some good, some bad, and we share with you how to decipher the what the hiring manager is looking for, key elements in the description, what questions to ask, as well as, some helpful actionable tips and tricks to help you in your search!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…How to find key elements in the “about the company” description How to look for key elements about the role How not to over analyze job descriptions How to find your “green and red flags” How to understand the titles/levels More about Karen and Dan…I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I am a recent Charlotte transplant where I live with my husband and furry babies.  Dan Carr is KDW Coaching's Talent Partner and co-host of the Shine at Work podcast.  Over the last decade+, Dan has partnered with early stage, high growth, startups as a recruiting leader, driving strategic direction and execution of all areas of the talent lifecycle. His role was to understand and advise on the skill sets needed to achieve company goals and then identify and engage with the best talent in the industry, building world class teams. He found that success is achieved with authentic relationships that have a foundation in empathy, transparency and trust. Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, Dan is back as my co-host and  talk about all the different ways to actually find different open jobs.  We walk through different job boards, creative ways to find out about  openings, how recruiters find your application and the cadence needed to do your job search.   Dan and I share insights, advice and how-tos from our 20+ years in HR and recruiting to help you with your job search.  We will also give you actionable steps to help you along the way!In this episode, you will specifically learn…Where to find job postings How to use networking to find out about jobs How to consider negative reviews of companies you find How to job search without burning out Some of our favorite * job boards (outside of LinkedIn & Indeed)...Remote work - Power to Fly, We Work RemotelyStart-ups - AngelList, OttaTech jobs - BuiltInNon-profit or mission driven companies - Idealist, B-CorpWorking Moms - The Mom ProjectEducation - HigherEd Jobs*we do not have any association with these boards, they are just places we have posted jobs and know other companies use to post their open roles!More about Karen and Dan…I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and pubWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

When working with clients, often they are trying to figure out how to decide on good companies to consider, especially in today's market.   And it's a fair question considering what we have gone through in the past few years.  People want to know how they can make sure they are moving to a company that reflects their values, is stable, has a strong leadership team, and where the company is going.  In this podcast, we are going to identify questions you should be asking yourself as well as the companies you are thinking about moving to.  And as always, you will walk away with some actionable steps when considering if a company is right for you!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to identify…What is most important to you - is it flexibility, alignment with values of the company, the background of the leadership team, etc..?What is different from today - identifying things you love with your current company and what are things you wish you could change.What is the health of the company -how are they handling the hard times as well as how they celebrate the good, are they in an industry that has been impacted lately by the economic rollercoaster, and how much have they been hiring lately.What questions to ask about the company's culture - identifying what questions to ask to get tangible answers from the company and how they handle different situations on a day to day basis.Links mentioned…Career Investigation Worksheet I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I am a recent Charlotte transplant where I live with my husband and furry babies.  Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitterAs always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review anWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Welcome to season 5!  I had no idea when I started this podcast at the beginning of the pandemic that it would lead to 5 seasons of sharing not only my advice based on my own story but all the inspiring stories and advice from some amazing everyday people!  And I am excited to have Dan Carr onboard with my team as a coach to help with resumes, job searches and recruiter insights. In this new role, Dan will join us from time to time on the podcast as well! If you are looking to make a change, whether it be making a change in your current organization, wanting to refresh your current role or thinking about going for that promotion, we've got you covered!  Don't let the calendar scare you!  You can start today  even with 10 weeks left in 2022 and still get to that new job!  Season 5 is all about helping you in your career search, getting unstuck and shining brighter!  And we can't wait for you to join us on this journey!!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…Identify why you want to make a change - what do you love in your role or company, what would you change in your current role, what are some of your values that you hold and what are your non-negotiables.Identify roles and industries that excite you - make a list of your skills or skills you may need to learn.  You can do this by looking at job description and see where your skills overlap or where there are gaps.Identify your network- reach out to anyone and everyone, they may not be in the industry you are targeting but you never know, they might just know someone.  This will also allow you to tell your story and let the world know where you are heading and not where you have been.Make a plan - tips on how to create a plan to land that new role this year!Links mentioned…Goal Setting And Tracking WorksheetI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I am a recent Charlotte transplant where I live with my husband and furry babies. Connect with Me!WebsiteInstaWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this pop-up podcast, we are going deep into the weeds on how to land that amazing new job!   The newest member of the Shine At Work™ team and our recruiting coach, Dan Carr, comes along for the conversation with his knowledge from the recruiting world about his experience hiring and what he looks for as a recruiter to help you with your job search.  Dan focuses on not only getting the right person for the company but also making sure the company is right for the person.  We are so happy to have Dan become a part of our team and think you will be too!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…How to stand out on your resume - Recruiters and hiring managers get thousands of resumes so making sure you stand out among the crowd is crucial.Understanding and using keywords - Linkedin, recruiters, job boards, etc… how recruiters use “keyword” searches to sort through resumes and how you shouldn't obsess how about it!Why networking is SO important - Networking is scary but shouldn't be.  How to begin to network and how to find someone who is close to the job or company that you are targeting and reach out to them and leverage your contacts or relationship you already have.How to prep for the interview - Researching the company and job and reflecting on your experiences, interviewing in-person vs. ZOOM and also being prepared for the hard questions.Remembering you are a whole human - Life happens and realizing there are things out of your control so set goals but also give yourself forgiveness during your job search.Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role.Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove.Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent.As always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings them joy in their careers.  If our guests can do it, you can too!  Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

WOW!  I can't believe we are wrapping up season 4 of the Shine At Work podcast!  We had SO many amazing guests who shared their own career journeys as well as their advice on how to achieve your goals and shine bright in work and life!  This season we focused on various themes including mental and physical health, negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, remaining true to your values and being authentic in your career and your life and so much more!   In this episode, we will bring it all together and talk about how to map out your career goals and share them with others.In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…Identify career goals - what does success look like and how does it tie to bigger life goals?  Identify the gaps - where are the gaps and opportunities and how do you fill them?  Is it through going to school, is it on the job training or a networking group?Map out the plan - what are the things you need to do to make your goals possible?  What are the obstacles?  What are the steps?Write the goals down - Are the goals tangible?  Write down the steps to get there. Tell everyone - you never know who can help you reach those goals!Links mentioned…Self ReflectionDevelopment Plan I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitterAs always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings them joy in their careers.  If our guests can do it, you can too!  Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I spoke with Julie Wuench, my friend, mentor and partner.  Julia studied economics and gender studies in college and after graduating she went into corporate finance in the healthcare space.  After several years, and feeling like that wasn't what she was meant to do, Julia went back to school to get her MBA.  Eventually realizing that she didn't have to mash up all her skills and knowledge into one career and could spread it around in different areas of her life.  So she founded her own company!  She works with emerging and seasoned leaders either in large corporations or directly one-on-one.  Additionally, she writes for various publications and is a speaker about being authentic and how to take risks to see yourself succeed.In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…Lead with some soul searching - think about what you have done in the past that excited you in your career or your life, finding the facets of those things and apply those to the career you want.Use the skills you have - making a career pivot is not failure, it's realizing that the skills and knowledge you have can be used differently.Talk to others - ask others who know you well from different areas of your life how they see you, this may also highlight what you are passionate about.  Be authentic - stop being who you think you are supposed to be; by being your authentic self, you will feel more confident, present your best self and do a better job!Other helpful resources...The Authenticity GuideQuestions Beliefs GuideMore about Julia…Julia Wuench is the Founder of The Authenticity Guide, an Executive and Career Coaching firm. She has an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and is a regular Contributor to Forbes, writes on topics like The Positive Power of Failure, How to Combat Imposter Syndrome, and Leveraging Strengths at Work, to name a few. She has been named a Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach and has been featured on BBC World News and Fox Business News. Previous clients include many other departments at Duke, Cornell, and Cisco and Chief.How to connect with Julia…WebsiteLinkedinInstagramTwitterI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at WWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I spoke with Erin Breeden about “imposter syndrome”, what it is and how it shows itself in different ways.  Her journey took her into a successful career in marketing and public relations. She worked in public relations agencies, as a marketing director and an editor-in-chief of a bridal magazine.  While she loved each industry, Erin couldn't find the job of her dreams that would use each skill set she had acquired.  She felt really stuck and wondered why she just wasn't happy in any of those roles that she loved and always feeling like an imposter. So she created it for herself, founding her own company, Blue Tide Creative, helping others tell their story and making sure their message matches their mission and get them out in front of their intended audience and most of all to be yourself because YOU ARE AMAZING!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…Stop hiding who you are - quit saying “why me?” and trying to fit into a mold in your career that is outdated and frankly boring!Have confidence in yourself - learn to be your authentic self and not the person others expect, sit quietly and ask yourself what is it that you REALLY want.Get out of your own way - take the risk, stop believing in obstacles, the things that hold you back because “that's the way it has always been” or because someone said it has to be that way.Helpful link…Self-Talk Exercise More about Erin…Erin founded Blue Tide Creative, a strategic communications firm, in 2015. She has worked at PR agencies, led marketing departments, and was the editor-in-chief of a magazine. Specializing in brand strategy, public relations and content creation, Erin ensures that clients stand out from the crowd by maximizing all communications and marketing investments.How to connect with  Erin…WebsiteTwitterLinkedinInstagramBlue Tide Creative InstagramInterested in working with Erin…In the spirit of saying F*ck You to Imposter Syndrome, Erin is offering a free 30-minute pep talk call for two lucky listeners who sign up for her newsletter by May 31, 2022. Do you want to talk through your feelings about imposter syndrome? Have a question about marketing, public relations, or Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

This week I spoke with Habibah about finding her voice in her career and aligning it with her personal values. When she started college, Habibah had no idea what career path she wanted to pursue.  After taking some general courses, she chose nursing since she loves to care for others but, like many of us, as she learned more about that field realized it wasn't right for her.  Having a love for mathematics and after talking with friends and family members, she found engineering.  She jumped in feet first, graduated and began a career in construction management.  During this time, she overcame obstacles and broke down barriers to achieve her version of success.  She became passionate about sharing her journey with others so she recently took another step in her career and became a coach and wrote a book to help others!In this episode, you will specifically learn how to...Trust yourself - saying yes to challenges that may be out of your comfort zone and finding opportunities you may not have tried otherwiseHave candid conversations  - being open and willing to communicate with your manager about what you believe in, your values, your experiences and who you are as a whole humanBe quiet and sit with yourself - finding an outlet to define, reflect and understand what your values are, what is important to you and what impact do you want to make, this could be meditating, journaling or just sitting alone outside, craving out time for just YOUMore about Habibah…Habibah is the founder and CEO of RYT Health and Life Coaching.  She is a career success coach and also holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.  After working in construction management for over 6 years, she decided to transition into coaching professional women in order to help them achieve their definition of success in their career and life.  Habibah is a full-time entrepreneur, an author, a wife and mother of three beautiful children.  When she's not switching between the many hats she wears, Habibah spends her time connecting with and providing academic mentorship to the youth in underserved communities in northern New Jersey.How to connect with Habibah…LinkedinInstagramFacebook Group (Women Only)I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so tWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I spoke with Kris Senior about finding a mentor and finding what truly inspires you as a whole human.  Kris decided a few credits short of a forensic psychology degree that maybe it just wasn't for them.  After having a random conversation with someone in a grocery store, they became a receptionist at a construction company in NYC.  While there, Kris decided to check out other departments within the company and just ask what they could help with.  In doing that, Kris found a mentor that was the CFO of the company and she took Kris under her wing and the rest, as they say, is history.  Kris shares their journey from “college dropout” to finding someone who became their mentor, not only mentally but emotionally supporting them to become successful and fulfilled as well as how to be a mentor.In this episode, you will specifically learn how to:Find a mentor that inspires you  - someone who will push you, give you the hard facts but encourage you to find your own space and who you are and allow you to be vulnerable and authenticWhen you find something new, where are the gaps and opportunities - is it through going to school, is it on the job training or a networking group?How to become a mentor - Is there a place in your community that lacks resources, does your company sponsor a mentorship program?  More About Kris…Kris's career began in the NYC construction industry as a receptionist after leaving college a few credits shy of a forensic psychology degree. Quickly, they began to take on responsibilities from all departments not knowing at all what they wanted to focus their career on. Kris's first promotion was into the accounting department as a project accountant after spending a lot of personal time digging through the department to find any shortcomings. After a couple of great catches, they were running the accounting department just shy of an accounting degree and then moved onto multiple small companies looking to make extreme growth moves. Currently, Kris is the financial controller for an exterior home remodeling firm that is rapidly growing in a very odd economy. How to connect with Kris…FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedinI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, we are focusing on the interview process;  how to prepare for interviews, how to handle the tough questions about job gaps, former employers, and the dreaded money talk.  And to add in an extra layer of complication in this whole new world since the pandemic, you also may be interviewing remotely for the first time and need to prepare for the uniqueness of that as well.  I have been in HR for over twenty years and have done what seems like millions of interviews and they can be hard!  You may feel like there are some “gotcha” questions, which are not intentional but just may be hard to answer if you aren't prepared - but don't worry, you will have everything you need to handle all those questions!  I also share with you my Interview Preparation Guide to help you shine your brightest at the interview!In this episode, you will specifically learn…Basic interview prep - Research the company, the interviewer and the details of the job so you  have detailed questions for the interviewer and stay away from those surface level questions. How to approach tougher questions - You know they are going to come up, so be ready to answer questions about a gap in your resume, why you are making a career change, why you are leaving or have left your previous company and the always dreaded question about compensation.Practice answering interview questions - Take the time to say your answers out loud and get some feedback so you are comfortable with how you are saying it.  And if the interview is remote, practice getting on ZOOM or checking your surroundings.Link mentioned…Interview Prep GuideI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitterWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, we are focusing on negative self-talk.  The voices in our head that hold us back.  These can be the voices of others, voices of our past, our own voice telling us real and perceived “truths” that keep us from doing what we want to do.  I'm going to be very vulnerable with you because this subject is near and dear to my heart and you have no idea how much I live in my head.  It's about the should've would've could've, which are not necessarily wrong but you need to find what is important to you and what brings you joy and work through those voices in your head.  I will talk you through a self-talk exercise that will help you let go of your past, shed expectations and quiet that negative self-talk in your head that's not serving you.In this episode, you will specifically learn how to…Replace negative language into positive language - Find what makes you unique and integrate it into how you speak about yourself.  For example, “I am not creative” becomes “I'm creative in this way”Figure out if your obstacle is real or perceived - Think about something that you have overcome in your past and how you can apply that to an obstacle today.Let go over the baggage of your past - Committing to yourself to find how to change something that's negative in your life and how you can perceive it differently.Link mentioned…Self-Talk Exercise WorksheetI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitterAs always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings theWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

This season as we focus on opportunity and confidence, I spoke with my friend, Lauren Widrick, who is also my own life and business coach.  After college, Lauren went into IT within the investment banking world.  While she was very successful in her career, leading a large team, making money and climbing the corporate ladder, she realized she wasn't happy or remaining true to her authentic self and personal brand.  So she hired a coach and then decided to start her own side hustle as a coach herself!  In 2018, she exited corporate life and took the leap into full time entrepreneurship, her business morphed several times but her personal brand remained the same.  Now she helps other people amplify what makes them unique!  Because finding your GOAT statement will give you swagger and help you shine bright.In this episode, you will specifically learn how to:Identify internally your GOAT factor - What you are good at, what do you love, what are your lived experiences?  Also, getting other people's feedback to check and see if your personal brand is authentic or needs to be tuned up.    What you want to be known for - What are the core 3 or 4 things you want others to know about you?Where to express it - LIVE IT EVERYDAY!  Don't be afraid to infuse those 3 or 4 things into your current job or project.Have open conversation with others - Open conversations with others about your own personal brand will help you stay true to your authentic self.  It's also a way to connect and help bond your team.More about Lauren…Lauren Widrick is a Life + Business coach, and her mission is to help you Grab Life by the Goals. She helps people at all phases of their entrepreneurial journey, from startup to sales to scaling. She helps people find the swagger to expand and disrupt in all areas of business. She offers courses, coaching masterminds, retreats and speaking/training engagements.How to connect with Lauren…WebsiteInstagramHelpful tools…Resume and LinkedIn Best PracticesI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how tWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this episode, I spoke with Alex Simmons about his career in private equity and investment banking, the impact it had on his life and how he took action to help others not find themselves in the same place.  He found himself burned out during the traditional high stakes nature of this career and was introduced to therapy and meditation and later coaching.  He soon realized that everyone around him was stressed and burned out and his employer only offered a standard Employee Assistance Program, which was not proactive but instead for crisis management and came with its own stigmas.  Alex shares his vulnerability in his own mental health journey and how he created a safe space for people to be proactive in their own mental wellbeing by starting a company, Boon Health, that offers accessible coaching for employees.  In this episode, you will  specifically learn how to:Build consistent healthy habits:  What keeps you healthy mentally & physically, is it working out, eating better?  Do you have good sleep habits?  Are you tracking your bad days and what helped you feel better?Build resiliency:  Having the skill set in tough times to adapt to adversity and how quickly you can bounce back from it.Be self-aware: Ensure that your decision to change jobs or companies isn't coming from emotion rather being grounded in that decision and why you want to make the change.Find gratitude: What makes you happy outside of work?More about Alex…Alex is the Co-Founder + CEO of Boon Health, a B2B personalized coaching platform that is on a mission to build a more resilient world. After spending the beginning of his career working in private equity and investment banking, Alex saw an opportunity to bring more approachable and personal and professional growth tools into the workplace. Alex is an avid golfer and COVID has turned him into a serious barista.How to connect with Alex…LinkedinLinks mentioned Boon HealthI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this episode, I spoke with Erin Galloway about her career journey and the habits that she had to continually evolve as life changed for her.  Although she had been fortunate enough to create and maintain good habits growing up, she knew she needed to keep developing different habits to keep learning, growing and moving forward.  She shares some of her most impactful tips on how to create healthy habits for your career, especially when you are searching for a new job!In this episode you will specifically learn how to…Find ways to learn in a new space or careerBe open to different experiences, and how they may take you down a road that you didn't realize you would love, or perhaps realize what you thought you might love you really don't.Weave all your experiences togetherBe aware of potential burnout while searching for a new job by finding balance in your job search (it's a marathon, not a sprint)More about Erin Galloway…With a Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, and time at The Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins University under her belt, her entire career has focused on behavior change and how small choices add up to have a big impact. She has been supporting families, communities, and schools in creating lifestyle changes and building healthy environments that lead to long-term, multi-generational wellbeing. Erin also managed a high-achieving career while being fiercely independent and being a present single parent to her daughter. All of these decisions have come with LOTS of messiness that "life" can sometimes throw at us.She applauds women who don't try to "do it all" and coaches entrepreneurs and parents on how to create habits, systems, and structures that keep us consistent through times of crisis and times of coasting.How to connect with Erin…LinkedinInstagramWebsiteLink for Erin's books…Amazon PageI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, we focus on when you know if you need to make a job change or not.  No job is perfect, we all know this, but is this a good time to reflect on why you are feeling this way.  There are a lot of different factors that can affect your engagement in your career.  There could be life things: you may have had a major life change, you need to be in a different city, you need to work remote, earn more money, etc.  It's important to consider all of these things, but in this episode, we are going to focus on what in your career is impacting the rollercoaster of engagement.  Once you figure out the why, then you can figure out what can actually change.In this episode, you will specifically learn:How to track your energy to see if you are just having a bad day or if this is affecting your engagement consistently.If there is a trend of frustration, disengagement and unhappiness, how to talk to your manager about it.How to identify if you have hit your ceiling in your current role (but like your company and team) and what next steps could look like.Links mentioned:Career Investigation Worksheet I'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitterAs always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings them joy in their careers.  If our guests can do it, you can too!  Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Welcome to Season Four!   This season we are going to focus on opportunity. How to have the confidence when opportunity comes along, having the skills to seize it, plan for it and best of all, get the most out of it!  Every episode has specific and actionable tools and advice. We also have some amazing guests this season who all have similar stories of finding the opportunity when really they wanted to dive deeper into their current path or exploring a new career path.  It's amazing the journey these folks take and I'm honored they share it with us.In this episode, we will focus on creating strong goals that you can achieve and be excited about.  It's easy to say you are going to do something but if you don't really understand WHY you want to do something, what that goal ACTUALLY should look like and HOW you are going to get there so you won't be stuck every time.  So today we focus on making you sure you are setting the right goals and have a plan to achieve them!You'll specifically how to:Identify your goalsCreate tangible goalsIdentify real and perceived blocks to work through Share your goals with others to help both achieve them and create accountabilityLinks mentioned Action Plan for GoalsGoal Setting and Tracking WorksheetFree 30 minute coaching session with KarenI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitterWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Whether you have listened to previous episodes or you are just finding us now, welcome!  This season is all about “opportunity”.  Each week, we will focus on a key skill you need to shine bright and navigate your career through all the opportunities in front of you. How to find your moment, ask for help, set your goals, and be in control of your path with confidence and how to put it into play.  Every episode has specific and actionable tools and advice. You deserve to shine bright in work and in life!We have some amazing guests this season who all have similar stories of finding the opportunity when really they wanted to dive deeper into their current path or exploring a new career path.  It's amazing the journey these folks take and I'm honored they share it with usShine BrightUNSTUCKI'm Karen Weeks, the CEO & Chief Shine Officer (aka transformation coach) at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove), a speaker and published author. My purpose is to help career-oriented humans get unstuck so they can shine bright in business and in life.  And I know how that feels, I navigated a career from theatre & the arts to HR (with lots of twists and turns there) to expanding my career into coaching as well. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTwitterAs always, please consider subscribing, leaving a rating and review and sharing this podcast and the whole series with others.  We do this podcast to help spread the word that everyone can get unstuck and find the thing that brings them joy in their careers.  If our guests can do it, you can too!  Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

We made it to the season finale!  In today's episode, Karen wraps up the season to make sure you are on the best path forward.  She will share her own experiences navigating her own career and some actionable ways you can continue to Shine at Work by making sure you are running towards something and not just away from something. In this episode you'll specifically learn...How to identify what you like and don't like in your current role, and how that overlaps with your strengths.How to determine what kind of manager works best for you and what you need out of your direct team to be successful.How to recognize a culture that is right for you (spoiler alert it's not about free coffee and ping pong tables).How to pick an industry that best fits your interests and the kind of work you want to be doing.Resources from this episode...Career Investigation WorksheetI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Aoife O'Brien.  Aoife built an incredible career in international business, focusing on  insights, data, category research and a lot of other really interesting projects.  But as she worked for different companies, she realized that she was in toxic environments more often than not, where “companies, and individuals, should have been making  better decisions”.  The researcher and data nerd in her took over and she started researching what actually made people happy at work.  Now she works with companies to use data to create great cultures, where company and personal values align and people actually are happy at work! More about Aoife...Aoife is a Happiness at Work expert. Her mission is to help organizations to increase employee retention by using culture-fit in their hiring decisions. She is passionate about ‘fit' and specifically how creating the right environment can help individuals to reach their full potential and support organizations to thrive. She helps HR and business leaders to make data-driven decisions, with a specific focus on values, needs, and strengths. Aoife has been featured on several media platforms and podcasts speaking about ‘fit' as well as imposter syndrome. She has also delivered a number of keynote speeches on these topics. She also has her own podcast, Happier at Work. Before launching her own business, Aoife had a successful 17 years in the corporate world, working with global clients like Coca Cola, Unilever and Heinz to solve marketing problems using data analytics. She has lived and worked in Dublin, London, Perth, and Sydney and has a MSc in Work and Organisational Behaviour, a Diploma in Executive and Life Coaching and a Certificate in Career Coaching. Links mentioned in this podcast...Podcast - https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast/How to connect with Aoife...Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrienTwitter - https://twitter.com/HappieratWorkHQInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/happieratwork.ie In this episode you'll specifically learn...That you always have a choice, even if that choice is to stay at your current company (“I choose X because Y is important to me at this time”)How to identify what is important to you at an organization and your deal breakersHow to identify your unique strengths and bring those into a careerI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host ofWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Stephan Vincent.  In college, Stephan was interested in “business” but he wanted to apply psychology to the human experience and help companies build amazing cultures.  ‘But at that point that's not what HR did”.  So he went into marketing and thought about the customer experience instead.  Fast forward several years, and the business world caught up with Stephan's initial goal of employee experience but at that point, he didn't have the supposed expertise to move into HR.  So he created his own group and community to not only explore his beliefs but learn from others.  Now he works at a company focused on learning and experience and leads the People First Community!More about Stephan Vincent..."Leaders who don't care about their employees will eventually be surrounded by people who don't care about their business."Through my 20+ year experience building and leading teams, I strongly believe that in order to build a winning, inspiring and caring culture, a leader must place their collaborators at the center of their strategy.  As a thought leader/disruptor in Employee Experience (EX) and a pioneer in B2E (Business-To-Employee) Marketing, I help organizations transform their company culture by adopting a human-centric, CX and brand mindset to increase employee attraction, retention and engagement.I'm excited to be part of LifeGuides' Executive Team to help its customers shape a culture of caring and put their employees at the heart of their HR strategy.  I'm the founder and Chief Human Rebellion Officer at the People-First Community (formerly eX Podcast and eX Summit), and the author of the “B2E branding - a path to employee experience” manifesto.How to connect with Stephan...Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peoplefirstcommunity/You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIGWaQ7qbvpgujO5Jyv_7zATwitter -  https://twitter.com/ppl_rebellionIn this episode you'll specifically learn...How to candidates can ask challenging questions during an interview to really learn what the culture  is like at that organizationHow as an employee, you have the power to change the culture in your organizationHow to challenge the traditional skill set expectations and demonstration how your skills fill that gapI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leadWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Jessica Lackey.  Another guest that had an extremely successful career on paper with roles at McKinsey and Nike and a degree from Harvard Business School.  But what they don't really prepare you for is the incredible pressure, competition and honestly obsession that is placed on someone (or we place on ourselves) in those roles.   For Jessica, that took a real toll on her health, both physically and mentally.   She realized she had to make a change.  So she looked at her unique skills set in operations and business strategy and combined that with her outside interests in energy and health coaching and has created a business where she helps entrepreneurs and leaders not lose their soul in their work.  So they don't get to a point that she got and can grow their business in a healthy and successful way!More about Jessica Lackey....Jessica Lackey is a Business Integrator and Coach that helps individuals and businesses transform their results while reclaiming their time, freedom, and legacy. Jessica combines master coaching with deep experience as a corporate warrior and has 15 years of experience in the best of corporate America, at McKinsey and Company, Nike and Electrolux Major Appliances. Jessica is an ACC Certified Coach and an Awaken Your Life Master Coach-Trainer.  Jessica has a MBA from Harvard Business School, engineering degrees from Virginia Tech and Penn State and is also a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and PN1 Certified with Precision Nutrition. How to Connect with Jessica....Website - https://www.jessicalackey.com/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lackeyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicalackey_consultingInteresting in working with Jessica....Enroll in the Soul and Strategy Clarity Accelerator Program for business leaders to set up a successful 2022 and reference "Shine at Work"  to receive an extra coaching call to help you get ready for your year!In this episode you'll specifically learn...How to make the declarative statement about what you want and how to ask for help in getting itHow to remove your limiting beliefs and find the confidence to make the leapThe importance of creating space to think, see and listen to yourself, your body, your mind and your soulI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board membWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Brooke Gasaway.  As a kid, Brooke wanted to be a teacher, but like all of us, as she got into school, other interests came forward and she started her career as an architect.  But even as an architect, her favorite part of the work was communicating with clients and the feelings that came with the designs.  But it was a great job, she should like it, she was successful.  She fueled her soul with side projects, non-profit work.  “I had about a decade of learning about myself a little bit at a time”.  She moved into a role training architects (aka teacher!) and she realized that was a bridge to a new career in employee experience.  Now she designs career & culture experiences versus physical spaces. More about Brooke...Brooke is an Employee Experience advocate, pandemic parent, a MS fighter. She builds welcoming cultures through people programs. She's driven by helping both employees and organizations achieve their goals and uniting multifunctional, remote teams.How to connect with Brooke...LinkedinIn this episode you'll specifically learn...How to find the thread and build on the experiences you have in your careerHow to recognize when you need “a” job versus “the” jobHow to have patience to take the steps towards your next amazing thing even though it may take time I'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn“Transform Your Career” Facebook GroupTwitterWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Keith Johns.  After a very successful career climbing the ranks at companies, he realized something was missing in his life.  He was not living the best life he wanted for himself and his family.   It wasn't until he reconnected with a former colleague, who was now a coach, that he realized he didn't want the 9-5 life anymore and he made the leap to start a side hustle which is now his full time work.  He had to accept the truth that “it is ok to make a change”.More about Keith Johns...Keith is a mindset, energy, and behavior coach with a passionate belief: Work shouldn't suck. He helps people rediscover their purpose, step into the highest version of themselves, and design a professional life that's full of joy and purpose.How to connect with Keith...LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithjohns/Interested in working with Keith...Keith has 1 enrollment spot open in November for his “Ditch your 9-5” coaching program and he has 2 slots available in December. That's it, just 3 spots for the rest of the year! Lock in your place as you head into the New Year. You've got one life! Time to live it. Work shouldn't suck.In this episode you'll specifically learn...The impact that pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone can have on your point of viewThe importance of doing the hard work, the self-reflection about what is off and what you want to be differentHow you can interview a company to find the right match so you don't find yourself in the same situation in six months or a year I'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn“Transform Your Career” Facebook GroupTwitterWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

Happy fall!  We are more than half way through this season (unbelievable) so we are going to do another deep dive episode with our host Karen Weeks!  In this week's episode, Karen expands upon the advice given by Keiko, Pariss, Holly and Sun. She will share her own reflections on their advice and career stories and give you FIVE challenges to turn it into actionable steps  you can take today to continue to shine bright at work! In this episode you'll specifically learn...How to listen to your inner voice and take a step towards changeHow to leverage a passion or interest outside of work and become a thought leader or inspire change in others through that work (doesn't mean a job change per se)Reflection tools to recognize patterns in your career and interests that may help you recognize the kind the of work you like to do or want to do nextWhy you have left jobs in the past and what that tells you about the kind of career you want (and don't want) moving forward I'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Welcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Sun Kim.  Really from day one of his career, Sun showed the entrepreneurial spirit, he just didn't know that's what it was!  He wanted to find more meaning in his work, “not just climb the corporate ladder” which led to eight jobs in ten years.  After his third product manager job, he started to realize that the theme in all these jobs was that he wanted to create something, provide value but then move on.  And while that looks like a job-hopper on paper, it's actually an independent spirit finding its way through to the light!  Now Sun is working on four different companies: a real estate tech company, a dog training business, a resume &  interview coach, and a PM & Agile consultant...all companies he has started on his own! More about Sun Kim...Sun is an engineer turned software product manager and has been building products for the last 10 years, from medical devices to banking apps. As an unabashed job hopper (8 jobs in 10 years), he has learned how to navigate different leadership and management styles and has found himself in mentorship roles to help new product managers grow and advance in their careers.How to connect with Sun...LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sun-kim-ab7b6b14/Interested in working with Sun...Listeners who mention this podcast will receive a 20% discount on all resume and interview services.I'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn“Transform Your Career” Facebook GroupWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Holly Shannon.  While Holly talks about her non-linear career path in our conversation, you will see there is a throughline around business strategy.  Through years in the hospitality and event industries, Holly has built an amazing career creating white glove services, focusing on creating experiences and using EQ to help guide leaders to grow and scale their businesses.  She has even done that for herself as an entrepreneur, author and podcast host.  More about Holly Shannon...Holly Shannon is a Swiss Army Knife in business and marketing. With a background in 5-star hospitality and leading teams in the event space (which clearly imploded with Covid), she has pivoted into podcasting with Culture Factor 2.0. It is now a Top 2.5% globally ranked podcast out of over 2.5 Million podcasts. Holly Shannon is the Author of Zero To Podcast, it hit #1 AMAZON in Hot New Releases in 2 categories and the Top 10 AMAZON Bestseller in 3 categories and is carried in the  UChicago Co-op BookstoreShe is a Speaker and Consultant for businesses and individuals that want to grow a global footprint. She believes everyone should own their own microphone and encourages woman to use their voice in this medium.  She is also published in Thrive Global, Hubspot Marketing and CEO Medium.How to connect with Holly...Website - https://hollyshannon.comLinkedin - https://linkedin.com/on/hollyshannon1Instagram -  @hollyeshannonTwitter - @HollyShannon_Clubhouse - @hollyshannonInterested in working with Holly...Subscribe, rate and review Holly's Zero To Podcast podcast on Culture Factor 2.0! https://apple.co/2Ky0NGk or on  Amazon https://amzn.to/3nZfUto and take a screenshot,  share it in Holly's Instagram DM and you will receive a 15 minute free consultation on business strategy or a podcast idea.Links mentioned in this podcast...https://hollyshannon.com/culture-factor-20In this episode youWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Pariss Chandler.  Pariss has had a couple of careers but then last summer she found how all her previous experiences naturally came together as the country found itself again discussing racial inequality.   After a career in acting, writing, video production, make-up and waxing she was trying to figure out what was next.  She looked to the corporate world, first in marketing and then in tech.  But as she worked at some amazing organizations, she realized she often did not see people that looked like her and she felt the impact of unconscious bias, microagressions and the sense of not belonging on a non-diverse team.  So she started to ask “what does black in tech look like” and that opened the waterfall of conversation that led her to start her own recruiting agency for black tech talent.  She doesn't just help place amazing tech talent, but she works with organizations to make sure “inclusion” is part of their strategy (not just diversity) and that the new hires are set up for success.More about Pariss Chandler...Pariss Chandler is a former aesthetician turned front-end developer. She transitioned into tech in 2017 after participating in Resilient Coders, a coding bootcamp for people of color.  Pariss is the founder & CEO of Black Tech Pipeline, a platform bringing exposure, resources, and opportunities to Black Technologists.   She is also the creator of the movement and community #BlackTechTwitter, a global movement that brought exposure to the existing Black community in tech. “What ‘pipeline problem'?”How to connect with Pariss...Website - https://blacktechpipeline.comLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pariss-chandler/In this episode you'll specifically learn...The importance of trying something new and figuring it out from there (but you have to try first!)How to talk to companies, as a candidate, about their diversity and inclusion strategies and how they support their team members in their careersHow to take a hobby, a mission you care about, anything from your personal life and turn it into a careerI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resourceWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Keiko Munro.  Keiko's energy and approach to life is inspiring.  She has a musician's soul and while she tried for a few years to pour that energy into a marketing career, she realized that she was “building everyone else's dreams” but not her own.  So after an eye-opening trip to Guatemala, she decided to try to figure out what success looked like for her and is now on a path to help others as an energy coach.  But more importantly, she found the things that drive her in her career and her life.More about Keiko Munro...Keiko Munro loves to break the rules. She's never been the one who obliges to a path laid down by someone else. Over the years, she has learned to truly take the driver's seat of her life - especially when it comes to her career path. Her love of music from a young age instilled an internal belief (and trust) that not everyone's path to success will look the same. She learned to dance through the doubts and naysayers and continued to believe in her purpose - even with a few obstacles along the way. What does bartending, digital marketing, e-commerce, yoga teacher training and energy coaching have in common? Keiko. Her passions extend wide and she embraces her evolution in all its facets. Her key to a fulfilled, expansive life is to remember each piece of this human experience is a gift and holds a lesson we can grow from.How to connect with Keiko...Instagram - @keikomunroInterested in working with Keiko...Lauren and Keiko's 90-day SYSH Group Coaching program is back!  Use "SHINE10" and you will receive 10% off the Slay Your Side Hustle  program for both the pay-in-full and payment-plan options. The live coaching calls kick off on Tuesday, Sept 21st.  Listeners can enroll whenever, have access to all 12 modules right away and join in on the upcoming coaching call.   Head to: Laurenwidrick.com/slayyoursidehustle to learn more and enroll.Also be sure to join thier free Facebook group - Grab Life by the Goals Community - for weekly live-stream coaching and all the squad support a badass could ask for! In this episode you'll specifically learn...How to find clarity in your own career journey, ignoring others narratives, or what is “normal”Where you can use your skills and talents outside of the corporate worldThe importance of trusting your gut so you can lead the life you want to leadIWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

We hope you are enjoying the new season so far.  In this week's episode, Karen goes deep into the advice given by Lauren, Angelica, Bo & Tevis.  She will share her own experiences navigating her career based on their stories and some actionable ways you can continue to Shine at Work using their journeys as examplesIn this episode you'll specifically learn...How to design the life you want to lead and how your career fits into thatWhat you enjoy doing and why and what that could mean for a careerHow to get the confidence to say yes to a new opportunity or to raise your hand to a new experienceQuestions to ask yourself for weekly self-reflection to make sure you really do love what you do (and if not, why)I'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn“Transform Your Career” Facebook GroupTwitterWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Tevis Trower about her journey through many “on paper” impressive corporate roles into a career as a leadership futurist, an organization nerd and work that allows her to answer the question of “Do I Matter” with  affirmation and joy.  After years of looking around large corporations and not seeing people who reflected her values and honestly weren't even reflections of their true selves, missing that aliveness that is inside all of us.  Now she helps high-performers and leaders identify what their heart actually longs for in their career (spoiler alert it's not money and title).More about Tevis...Tevis Trower is an Author, Leadership Futurist, Executive Coach and Balance Integration Corporation Founder/CEO.  Tevis Trower is a pioneer in optimizing corporate cultures from the top down.  Heralded in bestselling Megatrends 2010 as “corporate mindfulness guru for the new millennium," and called ”a breath of fresh air in leadership development" by Forbes magazine (2020), over her long career Tevis has assisted powerful organizations ranging from Disney to Morgan Stanley in optimizing their most precious asset:  humanity.  Serving clients in over 70 U.S. markets, Europe and Latin America, Tevis has facilitated global executive immersions, keynotes, and panels for prestigious organizations including Fast Company, Harvard Business Review Events, YPO, Conscious Capitalism,  Peer 150, PWC, KKR, Soros, Bloomberg LP, Viacom, Google and The Economist on issues including work/self integration, wholeness based leadership, mindfulness, resiliency, mastery, innovation, and radical success. NYU Faculty teaching Business Creativity & Personal Mastery, Tevis has also served as resident resiliency expert to WebMD and HuffPost. Her board service includes American Diabetes Association, New York Yoga Teacher's Association, and Conscious Capitalism-NYC.  Tevis lives what she teaches from her homes in Woodstock and Chelsea NYC, enjoying story slamming, surfing, snowboarding, playing guitar and singing. The full quote Tevis kicks off our conversation referencing (from Martin Luther King Jr): “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, 'Here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well. '”How to connect with Tevis...Instagram - @tevistrowerLinkedIn - https://www.lWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Robert “Bo” Brabo.  Right out of high school, Bo joined the military and had an incredibly successful career serving our country, including working directly for Presidents Bush and Obama.  He had the unique opportunity to follow mentors to amazing jobs he never would have imagined by “raising my hand once and the rest just followed” and help his fellow servicemen and women build amazing careers for themselves.  But more importantly he helped grow future leaders, which he then turned into his second career once he retired from service.More about Bo...Bo Brabo has a combined 30+ years of Human Resources Leadership experience in the Department of Defense and private industry. Throughout his career, Bo has always focused on the people, helping them tackle their business problems as if they were his own. Since retiring from the US Army as the Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency and Presidential Communications Officer for both Presidents Bush and Obama, Bo has served in several executive positions including most recently, Founder of Hail Media Group and The Brabo Center of Excellence, providing fully accredited continuing education for HR professionals around the globe.How to connect with Bo...Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrabo/Website - www.robertbrabo.comInterested in working with Bo...Use code  "BOANDLUKE"  for 20% off of any of Bo's e-Learning courses at https://thebrabocenterofexcellence.teachable.com/courses In this episode you'll specifically learn...The importance of networking and saying yes to new opportunitiesThe art of storytelling and how important communication skills are, not just for leaders, but for all team membersHow to handle high stakes projects and build character and confidence in those momentsI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Angelica Patlan about her journey through a couple of different majors in school to years as a police dispatcher and how that led her to explore HR!  Why HR?  During her time as a dispatcher, she saw employee turnover that wasn't addressed, she saw opportunities to improve morale and communication.  She was told that “didn't have anything to do with HR” but she felt differently!More about Angelica Patlan...As the proud daughter of a single mother and first generation college graduate, Angelica has been breaking down barriers and overcoming obstacles since day one. She recently transitioned into HR with a nontraditional background and is passionate about employee engagement and bettering the feel of the workplace. She has a B.A in Anthropology from Smith College and a M.S. in HRM from SNHU. How to connect with Angelica...https://www.linkedin.com/in/apatlanIn this episode you'll specifically learn...How to stand in your own power, and not focus on what you “don't have”How to network and put yourself out there to meet new people...which leads to new opportunities you didn't even know existedHow to identify what you want and why...and then how to tell that story with confidenceI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies!Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn“Transform Your Career” Facebook GroupTwitterWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

In this week's episode, I talk with Lauren Widrick about not just her career journey but also how she helps others now design the life they want to lead.  Lauren was interested in the psychology of marketing and business but like all of us, she found herself in a career that wasn't filling her soul, “I was a right brain girl working in a left brain world”.  When she found herself in crisis mode, she realized she had to make a change.  And now she helps others realize their full potential, the swagger we all have inside, and how we can craft the life and the career we truly want.More about Lauren...Lauren Widrick is a Life + Business coach.  Her mission is to help you Grab Life by the Goals. She helps people at all phases of their entrepreneurial journey, from startup to sales to scaling. She helps people find the swagger to to expand and disrupt in all areas of business. She offers courses, coaching masterminds, retreats and speaking/training engagements. How to connect with  Lauren...IG - @laurenwidrickWebsite - https://www.laurenwidrick.comInterested in working with Lauren...Use code SQUAD to receive a $300 discount on the Slay Your Side Hustle 90-day business accelerator program.https://lauren-widrick-coaching.mykajabi.com/slay-your-side-hustle-live-programIn this episode you'll specifically learn...How to identify what you actually want to do by pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, without finding yourself saying yes to everything and drowningHow to take messy action and try something new, breaking it down bit by bitAnd finally making the decision to “love it or list it” - where to make a change in  your life and your career to build your legacyI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn