The Chief Hustlher

Hey Hustlher! I'm back at the mic for the first time in 2021 discussing how to make a meaningful career pivot. I share this as I come out of a season of change and want to share my tips and ideas with you! Contact Amber: IG: @TheAmberLHall Email: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Today is a pep talk between me and you. I want to help you unpack the things you need to build discipline in that make you uncomfortable to get to the next level. Tune in to hear more. Want to get in touch? Send a DM @theamnberlhall on IG or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Are you thinking about when that next promotion is coming? You've been working hard and doing your job well. You desire the next opportunity, but perhaps aren't having the conversations with your leader about it. Tune into this episode to learn one key myth I DEBUNK, 1 critical tool you need, and the 5-step process you can start to take action on right now to position yourself to have more conversations about your career and get the promotion sooner rather than later. Want to get in touch? Send a DM @theamnberlhall on IG or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! I want to take a pause really quick and share something with you I've been thinking about. The idea is gaining insights or gems from unexpected places at work. Want to know more about what I mean? Tune in! Want help from me? Send me a DM @theamnberlhall or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Have you built your political map? Do you know what that is? Not to be confused with actual politics, but the idea of understanding who holds the power in your company and your proximity to those people. Want to learn more? Tune into this episode to learn the first 3 questions on thinking about your political map. This is the first part of a multi-part series where we unpack building a political map. Want help from me? Send me a DM @theamnberlhall or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! I debating releasing an episode today given the US election but decided on a quick episode to provide 3 tips to help manage anxiety in uncertain times. It was crafted in the context of the election, but applicable to every aspect of your life. Tune in to listen. Want help from me? Send me a DM @theamnberlhall or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Are you doing the housework at work? It's time to say NO! Womxn of color experience this all too often. It's time to create healthy boundaries. You'll hear about 3 different ways to say no to requests to do housework. Want help from me? Send me a DM @theamnberlhall or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Are you doing the housework at work? It's time to say NO! Womxn of color experience this all too often. It's time to create healthy boundaries. You'll hear about 3 different ways to say no to requests to do housework. Want help from me? Send me a DM @theamnberlhall or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! You know my philosophy: You're the CEO of your career..and your life! Great CEOs have a board of directors. A group of diverse experts that they can tap into for guidance, support, and strategy. There are lots of different types of people to have on your team, but here are the first five people I think you should have on your board first. You'll hear about 5 different types of people: The confidant The mentor The advocate The strategist The neighbor Want help from me? Send me a DM @theamnberlhall or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Are you in charge of leading meetings at work? Want to make them better? Tune into this episode to hear about my personal journey with leading meetings early in career and my tips for you to own your next meeting! You'll learn: The concept of pre-work, and post-work on a meeting Critical questions to ask yourself to prepare How to get strategic about meetings Other helpful resources for running effective meetings: https://www.inc.com/eric-morgan/7-tips-for-leading-meetings-more-effectively.html https://hbr.org/2019/01/why-your-meetings-stink-and-what-to-do-about-it https://www.nytimes.com/guides/business/how-to-run-an-effective-meeting Want help from me? Send me a DM @theamberlhall or email me: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Quarter 4 is upon us. Where has the time gone? We all know the answer to the question. But, I have one question for you. What are you proud of right now? How are you tracking your goals? How are you meeting your vision? This is a chat between me and you today to help you reflect on your purpose so you can own the badassery vibe that you already have. Find Amber on IG: TheAmberLHall Emil Amber: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustler! Are you strategic at work? Is this something you've thought about or watched others demonstrate? Becoming strategic at work is a critical component of growing your career. Today's episode is all about how to get strategic at work. You will learn: What is means to be strategic Three key ways to elevate yourself and become more strategically today Let's Connect! Find Amber on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theamberlhall/ Emil Amber: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey you! How are you? It's the middle of the week and sometimes we just need someone to tell us that's it's okay to take a deep breath. Today's quick episode is far more of a pep talk than it is anything else. I reminder that with all the frustration that you may be facing at work, that it's okay to take a break. Want to talk about it? I'm always here. IG: @theamberlhall Email: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlhers! Most of us stumble into hostile work environments. I still remember when I realized I was in one. Today we talk about just that. Today you'll hear: What I personally experienced What options you have to navigate Questions to ask during the interview process to get a glimpse at what type of team culture you may be working in --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Have you ever been told that how you say what you're saying it too much? This episode is all about tone policing at work and the associated emotional tax. Links to articles: https://www.catalyst.org/research/day-to-day-experiences-of-emotional-tax-among-women-and-men-of-color-in-the-workplace/ https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/hana-shafi/tone-police_b_6226078.html https://www.fastcompany.com/3031101/the-new-subtle-sexism-toward-women-in-the-workplace https://www.fastcompany.com/90241506/women-do-more-emotional-labor-than-men-at-work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ Email: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Happy Wednesday! Are you writing down your ideas? You know when things pop in your head…do you have that notebook, do you capture it in your phone? So many times the best ideas are fleeting thoughts. They pop into your head and then poof, they are gone! Tuen in to hear this episode to hear what I'm doing to capture good ideas and what I think you can do, too. Book referenced: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Good-Ideas-Come-Innovation/dp/1594485380/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2S1EG1HV31H68&dchild=1&keywords=where+good+idea+come+from+steven+johnson&qid=1596631087&sprefix=where+good%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-2 A summary if you don't want to get the book: https://medium.com/key-lessons-from-books/the-key-lessons-from-where-good-ideas-come-from-by-steven-johnson-1798e11becdb Email me: hello@amberlhall.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlher! Are you at work wondering how you can start to lead more? A little secret....it starts with the inner dialogue you have with yourself. Want to learn more? Tune into this episode! Want to join a community of womxn talking about the hard stuff in Corporate America? Send me an email! hello@amberlhall.com https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlhers! Tune into this episode to hear about my reflection of my graduate school experience and what the next steps look like for me. My program: https://design.northwestern.edu/product-design-development-management/ Have questions about grad school or want to connect? Send me an email: hello@amberlhall.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustler Family! Happy Wednesday. Today's episode is to remind you that a self-care routine is necessary for you to have a sustainable fulfilling career in Corporate America. You must find a healthy way to manage the stress that work throws at you. It's critical. Check out some stats here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/louisechunn/2019/03/26/women-are-at-breaking-point-because-of-workplace-stress-wellbeing-survey-from-cigna/#5929d6ba77df The pink tax I mention: https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2019/the-million-dollar-fine/ https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/article/2019/women-primed-and-ready-for-progress/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustler Family! Today I'm coming with straight facts and figures around women of color at work. They are the most ambitious and yet the most underrepresented in leadership roles and least supported across the organization. Why is that? This episode will uncover this and give ideas as to how we can work together, starting now, to address this. Original Article: https://hbr.org/2019/03/women-of-color-get-less-support-at-work-heres-how-managers-can-change-that Implicit Bias Tests: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html Other Articles related to the topic: https://hbr.org/2018/03/how-black-women-describe-navigating-race-and-gender-in-the-workplace https://hbr.org/cover-story/2019/11/toward-a-racially-just-workplace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Huslher Family! I'm back. After a break to finish up school and rest, I'm back with a new episode to touch base and give you space to remember that you need to protect your space at this time. As social injustice conversations happen around the world, many companies are translating that into new initiatives and efforts at work. I want you to remember to protect your sanity and remind you that this space and podcast are designed for you to be seen, valued, and heard. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlhers! If you've been following this podcast for some time, you've heard me mention grad school. Well, I'm 9 days out from finishing and I wanted to take you through the mental fitness I'm working through to help me finish. This mindset is something I TRULY believe can benefit you too the next time you're nearing the finish on something in your career or your life at large.. Tune in to hear all about it. Keep hustlin. Where to find Amber on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ Email me, let's chat! hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Most of us encounter this hurdle early in my career. I personally experienced it within my first two years in my job as an engineer. Tune in as I provide tips and share my story on how I managed to navigate this difficult situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

The next role you envision for yourself can be mapped out. Tune into hear my key tips to lay the foundation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

I get asked all the time from people, "Amber, how do you go about defining values?" Well, I believe that values are being the guiding principles of your career and your life. Knowing your values can make decisions much easier. Tune into this episode to learn how to define your values and build that confidence to say no. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Wondering how to get that next job. It's not as easy as using your blank resume and applying. tune in to hear MY VERY FIRST PODCAST GUEST Delisha Fields and I talk about how to land that next job. About Delisha: Delisha Fields is an expert Event Producer, brown girl advocate, and experience curator who is using her industry expertise and corporate journey to help creative women get a seat at the table. Over the past few years, she's worked for some of the most coveted companies/brands, from GQ Magazine to WME | IMG Fashion, have switched industries, have produced over 200+ events, and helped over 100+ women brand/market themselves to curate the creative career of their dreams. With 9+ years of experience under her belt and going through the ebbs and flows of the job hiring process, she's mastered what it takes to create the career YOU really want and get the job you desire. Her mission is simple: to provide ambitious, creative women with actionable tools, digital events, networking, and resources so they can become corporate queens and fulfill their career dreams. Where to find Delisha: Social Media: @hercareerhustle (Facebook + Instagram) Website: www.hercareerhustle.com Where to find Amber: Social Media: @TheChiefHustlher email: hello@amberlhall.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlhers! Check out this episode on why I believe we have to dig deep to uncover our vision to fuel us beyond the title or the salary. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

In the midst of chaos, tune into this episode to help gain mental clarity, let go of what you can't control, and elevate what you have the power to impact. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Have you been thinking about it? I've been there. Tune in the hear how to quit strategically and gracefully. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

In the midst of the world, tune into this episode for things to think about while working from home. https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

In an era of women supporting women, a workplace is still a place with tension. Tune in as we discuss some of the tensions between women at work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Tune in to the final part of this 3-part series where you learn more about how I make full-time employment work with graduate school. https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Tune in for part two of a three-part series. This episode is all about the key things to keep in mind when selecting a program. https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Do you think about going to graduate school? I've been there. Tune in to hear part 1 of a 3-part series where I discuss how I got to the point of deciding if graduate school was right for me. https://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey you! How are you? You're early in career and wondering, "Is this it?" This short answer is no. The slightly longer answer is that there are plenty of ways to expand and grow and networking is certainly one of them. Tune into this episode to hear my 5 best-kept secrets on networking in the office. instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

I know you may be sitting at work thinking "I really don't like my boss/job/team/work culture". Today I share in my personal experiences along with tips to help you navigate this situation. https://instagram.com/thechiefhustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Tune in to this episode to hear all about why you need to own your career and be your biggest advocate. You can find Amber here on social: https://instagram.com/thechiefhustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Knowing your working style is just as important as knowing your personality type. It can help you create boundaries, communicate effectively and get the support you need. Check out this episode to learn the 5 key questions to ask yourself to identify your working style. Want the freebie I mention in the episode? http://bit.ly/workfreebie http://www.instagram.com/thechiefhustlher/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Whether it's: Bossy Loud Aggressive Vocal Direct Sassy If you've ever heard any of this, I've been there. Major eye roll. This one is all about how to handle this unnecessary experience at work. IG: TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hopefully you just got on vacation for the holiday or will be soon. This quick episode is a reminder of why you need to not look at those emails or take those phone calls from work this holiday season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Hey Hustlhers! The final episode of this season discusses how we should embrace humility when thinking about goal setting and growth for 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

You may be returning home for the first time in a while or you have to travel quite the distance to see family. Listen in for 5 tips on how to manage the holidays with family this season. IG: TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Ever wonder if you should give gifts at work? Tune into this episode to hear tips for the holiday season. None of the brands mentioned in this episode were sponsored. Giftagram: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/giftagram-gifting-made-easy/id647383882 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techflitter.giftagram.android&hl=en_US Instagram: @TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Ever wondered how to tackle the office holiday party? Here's a quick episode in which I give you 5 tips to own it! IG: thechiefhustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

So you've done the work. Your year-end review is complete. Now what? This episode discusses taking greater ownership of your career by leveraging your year-end review to update your resume and collect work for a portfolio. Check out The Chief Hustlher on Instagram to join the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Welcome back hustlhers! So far we've talked about the self-assessment and getting ready for the actual meeting. Today we'll talk about setting the tone for 2020. There are three fundamental questions in this episode: What projects, experiences or exposure will create an opportunity for you to learn? Which projects or experiences will create an opportunity to demonstrate something that you already do well? Lastly, what about your mindset, approach, relationships at work need to evolve for the better for you to get to the next step? Check out The Chief Hustlher on Instagram to join the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Welcome back, hustlhers. Today we're midway through our 3-part mini-series on how to own your year-end review. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the episode ahead of this, I highly encourage it as it sets the tone and will be referenced in this episode. In this episode, we will get into the type of prep your manager is likely doing ahead of your review and second, managing the actual conversation itself. Here are the three factors that are in play when your boss is prepping your review: 9-box score or some call it performance v. Potential Your long term growth plan Succession planning 9-box Diagram Reference: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/hr-qa/pages/whatsa9boxgridandhowcananhrdepartmentuseit.aspx 9-box Blog Post reference: https://medium.com/@PeopleFirstPS/behind-the-scenes-how-a-9-box-talent-review-model-may-hurt-you-professionally-9c4d113f05bd Cheers! IG: TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Ever curious about how to elevate your year-end review? This episode a 3-part mini-series where we will discuss how to get ready for the year-end review. The first part of this series, which is today's episode really focuses on the self-assessment and getting feedback from your circle of influence to prepare for the review. Prepping for a year-end review should really start with you assessing yourself. If you're really prepared to own your review, the conversation you have with your manager should not come as a surprise. The self-assessment contains 3 key components: You provide an honest review of your performance Compare your work product relative to your peers to determine where in the talent pool you may fall Getting feedback from the stakeholders and influencers of your role Giving an honest review of yourself: For each of your main deliverable or projects I want you to answer these questions: Is the project complete? Did I complete this project with little to no assistant or guidance from others? Did I lead the project or contribute to the project Did I leave a lasting impression in some way? (Raise the bar), uncover insights to move the business forward. (It should be some tangible that you can measure. Meaning it should have some form of math associated with it. A percent, dollars, or # of business units impacted, etc) What could I have done better to enhance this project next time? You should be able to objectively answer each of those questions. Write down the 1-2 examples that demonstrate how you've met that component of the questions. Repeat that for each project/main objective. Comparing your work product to your peers: Have you worked on similar projects of the same capacity? Meaning are you all working on the same projects by leading, contributing or influencing in the same way. Are you presenting or sharing your work with the same level of leadership or Higher that they are? Do you create a similar or greater level of impact as your peers? What is something others do well that could be an opportunity for you to improve on? What is something I do well that I can highlight? This assessment may be a tad more subjective, as it depends on your visibility to your peers. You should be able to objectively answer each of those questions. Write down the 1-2 examples that demonstrate how you've met that component of the questions. Repeat that for each project/main objective. Getting feedback Find 2-3 people to talk to in regards to each project and ask the following questions: What worked well? What could be improved? How can I ensure that we evolve this work/engagement to gain a greater impact on future projects? Have you seen other examples in the company or in other roles that you think would help me strengthen my skills? Your self-assessment should be so thorough that when you actually sit down with your manager, there are little to no surprises. You want to demonstrate that you've thought through your work and it should enable you to have a very productive conversation with your boss. So, as you prepare for part two, take the list of opportunities to improve, start to think through how to address those elements. That'll be a great starting point for next week's episode. Cheers! IG: TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

A recent article by WSJ suggested that given the current corporate landscape, 1 million women will be left behind and not transition to that first step up the ladder in their career in the next five years. While that stat is astounding, this episode decodes why that disparity exists and what you can do TODAY to take steps to address it in your own career: WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-women-fall-behind-at-work-the-first-step-into-management-11571112361 Other helpful articles that continue the conversation on mentorship versus sponsorship: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyhoey/2018/12/20/forget-mentoring-sponsorship-is-whats-needed-to-keep-women-in-tech/#42d834415f4a https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryannreid/2019/10/07/5-types-of-sponsors-every-black-woman-needs-now/#163a3f743161 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

There are about 6-8 weeks of true productivity time left in the year before the holidays and respective social event consumer us. All those things you've been putting off, it's time to revisit the list, and figure out what to tackle with the time you have left before heading into 2020. Tune in to hear about the 3 things you can do today to maximize impact and get further ahead with your goals. To join in on the conversation, follow: @TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message

Have you ever had that person at work that you just couldn't find common ground with? There seems to be the unlying tension with every single interaction and you don't know how to work through it? Don't let it slow you down, tune in to hear the three practical steps you can take today to reframe the situation. To join the conversation, follow IG: TheChiefHustlher --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechiefhustlherpodcast/message