Your Career Story

I know, I know friends. I left you with a BIG cliffhanger last week when I told you I was leaving career coaching.  So today I want to tell y'all the back story of how I came to this decision. We go deep into what my thoughts and heart and emotions were going through during this time.  But I don't want to just sit and monologue it to ya.  Sooo….. For this special episode, I wanted to bring my friend (and office roommate), Elizabeth Evans to interview me all on this big life and career transition. Let's dive in! Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Grab a copy of the Career Journal GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

You've landed a new job!! Congratulations!!! But now you're worried about having that uncomfortable conversation at your current job. +How do you leave with grace?+How do you maintain those relationships?+What should you do to make sure that everybody you're leaving feels secure and happy with your relationship you've had and also the work you've done? You know it's super important to end well before going on to the next chapter in your career, but how does that look? Today we're going to dive into how to tell your boss and your co-workers that you're leaving, when's the best time to tell them, and more! Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Grab a copy of the Career Journal GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

I'm so excited to be interviewing my old boss today, the founder of The Muse, Alex Cavoulacos! Today we talk about all the things. ✨ Career + Family✨ Systems✨ Launching The Muse✨ Career advice during different seasons✨ Job search tips✨ And more! Now, let's dive into my favorite interview to date!! Connect with Alex Twitter // The Muse // The Muse Job Search Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Grab a copy of the Career Journal GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today we’re talking all things recruiters! What it’s really like to work with a recruiter and what to expect (and what NOT to expect) while working with a recruiter. We’re going to tackle some common misconceptions and how best to use recruiters… All from the mouth of an actual recruiter! You don’t want to miss this episode if you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to work with a recruiter! Connect with Biron LinkedIn // Career Sidekick Website Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Register for our FREE Webinar all about Networking GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

I know what it feels like to hate going to work on Mondays.  I call it...The Sunday Scaries. Are you exhausted? ✔Are you burnt out? ✔Do you hate your job? ✔Do you live for Fridays? ✔ I hear you shouting YES to all of the above! So how do you do it? How do you stop dreading Mondays if you can’t stand your job? Before I dive into some action steps, let’s stop for a second and evaluate… Why do you hate your Mondays in the first place?Why do I hate going to this job?What about this job isn’t fulfilling to me? To help you get clarity with these questions, I highly recommend journaling your way through these questions. (You can get our career journal here) Okay, now let’s get into some things you can do to start bringing joy into your Mondays again! Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Grab a copy of the Career Journal GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

We all know that we need to network, but there’s a resistance that we hit and that we push against when it comes to networking. So I started talking to my clients and paying attention to the fear that surrounded the idea of networking. Today I want to go through all the fears and objections I hear about networking. I want to help you rethink some of these objections.  Let’s do some mindset work today friends! Come with me as we bust some fears and objections about networking! Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Get the Journal GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Welcome friends!! Today is such a special day. A day where a dream I’ve had for a very long time has finally happened. (It’s a little surreal!) I’m so excited to dive into these topics with you today….  Why journaling is important - not only from what I’ve seen but from what research has shown as well.  Why I created the Career Map Journal. Complete with stories of how I felt my needs weren’t being met in this area and some things I was noticing with clients that I know you’ll be able to relate to. What’s actually in the journal. I’m going to walk you through all.the.things - who this is for, what can you find in the pages, what to expect after you purchase the journal. What I learned from creating this journal - a little behind the scenes peak at creating a physical product to sell. So come with me as I reflect on my journey on creating this journal and why journaling is so important for your career! Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Purchase the Journal

We’re flipping the mic for our 100th episode! Today, I’m going to be the guest and my good business friend, Elizabeth McCravy will be the host interviewing me!  Today we’re going to be talking about a subject that isn’t talked about a lot but that is very important to me - incorporating your faith at work. Faith at work is such an important topic for me because of how I became a believer (which you’ll hear about in the episode). I incorporate the topic in some of my LinkedIn posts, and of course it ends up coming out in some of my podcast episodes, but I’ve never had an entire episode dedicated to this topic.  So when I was thinking about what I wanted to talk about during my 100th episode, this is naturally what came to my mind. I’m super excited to dive into this topic with you all! If you’ve ever had questions on how you could incorporate your faith at work and what that looks like, then you don’t want to miss today’s episode! Connect with Elizabeth Elizabeth McCravy Designs // Instagram // Take the Website Personality Quiz Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Get on the Career Journal Waitlist

Are you looking for a job and wondering how to figure out if a company ACTUALLY has a good culture? A little disclaimer: You will never 100% truly know what it looks like to work for a company until you work for them. Hang on, don’t leave! Stay with me!! There are things that we can do to help you mitigate any risks and really ask the hard questions to get down to what really matters to you in order to understand what that culture is like. Join us in this episode as we talk about the 3 steps you can take to help figure out if a company ACTUALLY has good culture...or not. Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a C-Suite leader? Today’s conversation is with my friend, Laura Weldy. She is an amazing leadership coach for women who are in corporate who are looking to take ownership of their careers and really understand what it takes to be a successful leader and rise to the top of the industry. Having confidence in your work is so important because it will have a ripple effect in every other area of your life. But how exactly do you gain that C-Suite confidence? That's exactly what we're talking about today! You can learn how to walk confidently as a C-Suite leader before you actually become that leader.  Join us in this episode as we talk about the 5 secrets to become a C-Suite female leader. Connect with Laura Instagram // Laura’s Website // Laura’s Coaching & Courses Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop

If you’re thinking of launching your own business, you just need to do it! You can’t see true results if you’re sitting in safety. You’ll never make progress if you just ingest all the free blogs, podcasts, videos, and never take action. Instead of asking yourself “What if it doesn’t work out?”, I’m going to ask you this question… What if it does? Listen to today's episode as I pull back the curtains and show you the 3 things I did in my career coaching biz to make over $100k. Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW NOTES HERE

With COVID and everything going on in the world today, we know that there’s been an interest in starting your own business. With this in mind, we want to make sure that we dive into this topic and bring in experts who know their stuff! Today’s guest is Katie Wussow, a business coach for people who want to build a profitable business around their skills and their passions! Are you thinking right now that you have nothing to monetize? NEWS FLASH!! What you’re doing in your corporate job...you can monetize in a solopreneur way.  In today’s episode, we talk about how to go about starting a business and actually make money using your current skill set. Connect with Katie Instagram // Podcast // Free Workshop Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Mentors. If all you know about mentors is everyone says you need one, then this episode is for you!  Mentors have walked where you are wanting to go. They have a wealth of knowledge to share with you! If they can share all the lessons that they’ve learned along the way that would save you years, why wouldn’t you want to listen to that?! There are times, however, that you will have to walk the long way and make mistakes as you go. But consider those as times that you can pay it forward and mentor someone who is a few years behind you so they don’t have to make the same mistakes you did! But where do you even start?How do you find a mentor?Does a mentor need to be older than you?How do you start a mentor relationship without being weird? Find out the answer to all of these questions and more as I talk with Kelsey Chapman all about mentors! Connect with Kelsey Website// Instagram // Kelsey's Book: What They Taught Me Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop

Here’s how most job searches go: You need a job, so you start looking online for jobs. You find one you like. So you tweak your resume and put in your application. Then you pray to the recruiting gods that your application will be picked for an interview. This is a very ineffective way to get your resume and experience seen. You can’t just apply online and hope something sticks to the wall.  But here’s the thing… Networking is responsible for 85% of all jobs. 85%! I’ll let that sink in. You can’t ignore this statistic! Networking is VITAL for getting a job.  In today’s episode, we talk about why networking is so important and the steps you need to take to start networking the right way. Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

What I’ve discovered while being a career coach is that my female prospects are less ambitious with their salary goals, less willing to invest in their professional development, and have less confidence in their capabilities. Conversations like this are why I made it my mission to empower corporate women to stop groveling for scraps in their careers, step into their leadership, and own what their skills are worth. In today’s episode we go over some practical ways for you to stop undervaluing your experience and go after what you're worth. Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Do first impressions really matter?  My guest, Monica Barnett, is going to dig into that question plus all of these style tips... How you can lever first impressions to your advantage - whether you’re interviewing or in a meeting or giving a presentation. Discovering your color palette Are prints good for an interview? Are colors bad? Fast fashion vs. sustainable fashion And much more!  So join us today as we talk about what it looks like to brand yourself visually. Connect with Monica Pocket Personal Stylist // Instagram // Blueprint For Style Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop

Are you struggling with interviewing? Do you find it hard to close the sale in an interview? Then you DO NOT want to miss this episode! I do some on air coaching with one of my Recruit the Employer girls who is about to go on two different interviews. This episode is full of tips to help you walk into your interview with confidence! Connect with Emily LinkedIn Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Free Workshop GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: What do successful women do? What are their habits?What do they adopt?Who are they like? If success is something you’re interested in or you want to be seen as best in class, tune into this episode to see what wildly successful women do. Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook

Yes, you read that right. My client Sarah declined a job offer she got in the middle of COVID with a leader she was excited to work for AND she was going to be making more money. This conversation is all about confidence, imposter syndrome, going after your dreams, and taking a chance on yourself.  You don't want to miss this episode! Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook 

Have you been thinking about changing jobs all last year? Did COVID-19 make you realize you hate going to work? Then today's episodes is for you! We're going to talk through some very specific ways to know if it's time for you to quit your job. And how you can own that it's time to move on.  There's nothing to be ashamed of. Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook 

Formerly known at the Your Career Story podcast, we have rebranded our podcast name to Recruit the Employer.  To find out more about why we made this change and what you can come to expect from this podcast, listen to this quick trailer! Head to Recruit the Employer to Learn More. 

It’s the end of 2020.  We’re stuck at home and it looks like working from home is lasting a lot longer than initially anticipated. It’s looking like for the majority of us, working from home is going to stretch into 2021.  Which is a nightmare if you hate your job.  Is this where you’re at right now? I know the feeling. The feeling of hopelessness you get when you hate your job, but you have no idea how.to.get.out. In today’s episode, I break down the 3 ways to stay motivated (even if you hate your job) and how to know when it’s time to leave.  Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

With so many of us working remotely this year, personal boundaries are being stretched. It would be so easy for our work to bleed into our personal lives. However, when boundaries are created at work we experience less burnout, we have better relationships, we’re WAY more productive, we’re actually excited to go to work in the morning, and we don’t hate our co-workers. Doesn’t that sound amazing?! In today’s episode, we’re going over how to create boundaries, what healthy boundaries look like in the workspace, and some practical scripts for you to utilize at work.

When I was first going into the workforce and was wondering about how to impress my boss, this is the advice I was given: “Be the first one in the door and the last one out.” Anyone else?! But the problem with this plan is that it’s not sustainable! Not to mention the lack of boundaries that bleeds into your personal life. Especially if you’re working remotely.  So today I'm talking about these 3 things you can be doing NOW to impress your boss for the long haul. Be your own advocate Be a solution-oriented person Post on LinkedIn Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today I wanted to highlight one of my most popular episodes! One of the things I am asked most often is how to answer the question, “Tell me about yourself?” Often this is the first question asked in an interview, so you want a rock-solid answer! But sometimes it’s hard to know just what to say here. In this episode, I’m teaching you how to answer this question well, how NOT to answer it, and how to answer with confidence in a variety of situations! What We Are Talking About What Not to Say How to Craft Your Answer A Case Study Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

“Step into your purpose.” Man that phrase gets used a lot.  I’ve avoided using that phrase because I’ve always felt that it’s “fluffy” with no roots. But I also know that a lot of people resonate with this language. So I want to break that phrase down.  In today's episode, we’ll discover what "Stepping Into Your Purpose" means for your career and what’s holding you back from being able to fully step into that purpose.   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

How do I reinvent myself in my career? This question comes to me in many different forms: how do I make a career change? What do I want to do with my life now that I’m all grown up? I know this isn’t it for my career, but I don’t know what is? How do I change course in my career?  What We're Talking About What it looks like to reinvent yourself in your career Inspirations who have done it Step-by-step actions you can take   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Are you a woman who feels stuck in her career? Do you KNOW you're underpaid, but you can't figure out why? In today's episode, we walk through the 2 mistakes women are making that are holding them back from career success. What we’re talking about today: 2 Mistakes that Are Keeping you Stuck and Underpaid Focusing only on strategies and tactics, not mindset Only wanting the easy way out – and how to build your resilence   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today we’re going to talk about sabbaticals - where my reality didn’t match up with my expectations, what I was surprised to learn, and 3 steps you can take to go on your own sabbatical. What We’re Talking About Sabbatical expectations vs. reality What I learned on sabbatical 3 steps to taking your own sabbatical How you can rest now – even if you can’t take your own sabbatical Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE  

Today we’re going to talk about when it’s ok and when it’s not ok to take a paycut for better work-life balance. I’m going to be sharing with you the 3 reasons to take a paycut and the 3 reasons not to. Maybe you’re exploring companies online that seem to have a good work-life balance but you’re hesitating on applying because you’re worried they won’t pay enough. I want to start by saying that is likely not an issue...but we’re going to dig in deeper on this throughout the episode What We’re Talking About Will I ruin my career if I take a paycut?  3 reasons to take a paycut 3 reasons you should not take a paycut   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

I'm back from sabbatical with a follow-up episode to our most popular podcast episode so far: The Foolproof Way to Answer “Tell me About Yourself.” I'm doing a follow-up because the next most sweat-inducing question to answer is: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” And we're diving into it today.  In this episode, we’ll talk about: Why people struggle with this question Why companies and hiring managers actually ask this question Examples of strengths and examples of weaknesses A script of how to answer this question   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

We’re talking about how to take control of your financial future and find financial freedom! You know I care about the money you make and I want you to know how to invest and use it well too. So today I have expert Ryan Lee on the podcast to talk about how to take control of your finances, your career, and your future. As Ryan’s company says, it’s time to “Rise up. Live Free.”    What We’re Talking About Moving away from corporate with intention Taking control of your finances How to become financially empowered and free Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

I am thrilled to welcome my friend Steph J on the podcast today! Steph and I met at Lehigh University – on her very first day there. We’re getting into a beautiful conversation about faith and work. Where do they intersect? What is your calling? How do you figure it out? And then how do you live it out? Join us as we talk through these questions and more.  What We're Talking About Faith and work  How to figure out your calling Is calling only for certain roles?   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

We’re going there today, ladies: talking all about your period and career, and how together they can truly be your superpower! At Team Viviano, we’ve been fans from afar for a long time, so we’re delighted to welcome Claire Baker to the podcast and introduce her to all of you! Claire Baker is a sought-after period coach and author. For nearly a decade she has taught thousands of women how to live in harmony with their menstrual cycle, rather than working against it. Today it's your turn to learn how to channel your very own superpower.    What We’re Talking About The seasons of your cycle How your period can truly be your superpower Navigating your cycle in the corporate world   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today we’re changing things up to talk about personal things and not work...because I am t-minus 3 days from getting married!!! I’ve gotten a lot of questions on Instagram and LinkedIn about my story of meeting Brent, how I’ve gone from single as a pringle to about to get married, and how I’ve navigated singleness, dating, and engagement as a career woman. So I invited my sweetie Brent onto the podcast episode today so we can share our story together! Of course work and LinkedIn are a part of our dating and engagement story. We’re answering your questions and sharing some advice from our own lives of singleness and dating.   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today I’m letting you in on the why, when, how, and what of my upcoming 8-week sabbatical. I shared about this on LinkedIn and Instagram and got so much support along with sooo many questions!  So I’m answering the questions and giving you encouragement for thinking about your own sabbatical or even just examining your work-life rhythms. I’m getting very honest on the why behind this and the how of what it’s going to look like. Listen in for the real real.   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

I am thrilled to welcome back to the show my friend and fellow career coach, Adunola Adeshola! She is someone I HIGHLY recommend if you’re looking for a one-on-one career coaching option as I move away from that. We’re moving toward more courses and other work, but I want to introduce you to other coaches I love and respect. Adunola is definitely one of those! We're talking through her 5-step methodology for career search success.  Listen to her today and see if she might be a good fit for you. And while you’re at it, listen to our podcast conversation around race in the workplace.    Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

I want to give you a peek behind the curtains – a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a career coaching business. We’re talking about the work I do, how I structure my workdays and weeks, my keys to success, the tools that help me run this biz, and more. This episode is jam-packed! This episode is relevant for you if you’re a 9-to-5'r, if you’re someone interested in the coaching business, or if you’re a wanna-preneur. It will give you ideas on what this looks like. And even if you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, this episode is going to be helpful for you too! I am going to teach you how I’ve built a successful 6 figure business without using ads!  What We’re Talking About  My typical workday My keys to success Hardest things about growing a business All the tools we use How to get clients  Plans for the future   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Being a careerwoman and single is a topic that connects with me both professionally and personally – and I think it may for many of you too. I am thrilled to have Yelena Bosovik on this episode with me to talk about being single and rocking the career world.  Yelena is a tax lawyer, author, magazine founder and editor in chief. She is involved in her church, mentoring young women, and is an inspiring woman all around! She moved from one of the big 4 accounting firms to a smaller firm recently. She’s the oldest of 10 (wow!) and has many siblings who are engaged and married. Plus she’s from a small immigrant community. She is a phenomenal woman who is rocking a different path than many from her growing up community, and she’s done so as a courageous pioneer. We talk about that journey and what it’s been like to be single along the way.    What We’re Talking About  Navigating your career and singleness Where your identity intersects with your work  How to think toward your legacy today   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

We’re going to have a gal-to-gal pep talk. Let’s act like we’re sitting down across the table from one another for a coffee date or a happy hour. I’ve been hearing from a lot of people how discouraging it can be when you get rejected from a job. And I 100% get that. It can be brutal.  So today, I am going to talk about the four things that help me the most when I get rejected in my work life. Because unfortunately, rejection is something that happens a lot in our life. So what do we do? I’ve got four things to focus on….and I want you to listen in, soak it up, and hold onto these things as true.  What We’re Talking About The encouragement you need to hear after you’ve been rejected from a job How to make friends with rejection A note from me to you   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE  

My friend and fellow career coach Adunola Adeshola joined me to bring our offline conversations about race in the workplace online to you on the podcast today. I’m so excited and honored to have her with me.  Recently, Adunola wrote an amazing article for Forbes called 3 Things You Should Not Say to Your Black Colleagues Right Now. Many of you read it in our email or from my LinkedIn post about it. I wanted to have Adunola on to talk about that article and to help us learn more in the midst of our current worldwide moment so that we can be better colleagues, leaders, and friends when engaging with race in the workplace.  What We’re Talking About  “3 Things You Should Not Say to Your Black Colleagues” Being Black in corporate America The most important thing companies can do right now Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

We’re talking about negotiation today – specifically, 5 things you can negotiate besides your salary. For women, negotiation can be a really big struggle. It’s a newer topic we may be exploring. How do we figure out how to do it? Once we figure out how to do it, what can we negotiate besides salary?  The reality is that your salary does not have to be the only thing you negotiate in your offer package. Before you begin negotiating, you need to know what things are of highest value to you, top priority. Getting clear on these will help you know what to negotiate and how to do it well. We help you walk through this and identify what these are for you within Recruit the Employer. What We're Talking About The 5 things you can negotiate besides salary Creative options within all 5 areas of negotiation How to rock your job search   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Wouldn't it be nice to cut through all the noise and confusion about job applications, resumes, and the ever-confusing process of the job search? I have created a step by step structure to give you clarity, confidence, and a plan for landing your dream job and taking back control of your career. Listen in to learn all about it.  What We're Talking About Opening our doors for Recruit the Employer the Course! The 5 steps to land your dream job How to dig into each step and start making strategic career moves   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today’s episode is with a client of mine – Anne. She has gone through the Recruit the Employer course and today she’s walking us through the way she processes accepting a job. Plus, I think her story of landing a job in the midst of coronavirus will be inspiring, uplifting, and show you what is possible with the right strategies and mindset.   I know when a lot of you do get a job offer you’re excited...but then you’re asking yourself, “What if it’s the wrong move?” You’re thinking through, “Should I just stay put?” We’re talking about ALL of it! Anne walks us through her process of how she decided what was the right move for her and her family, and how you can do the same. What We're Talking About How to process through accepting (or not) a job offer  Landing a job in the midst of coronavirus The strategy and mindset behind an intentional job search – and how to get these!   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Does this sound familiar? "I cannot figure out why I cannot land this job. I see I’m qualified, I tweaked my resume for it, and clearly, my experience should show them I’m qualified. I just can’t figure out what’s up. Why was I rejected with a blanket statement generic email?!" I hear this from SO many people. And while part of the issue is digital tracking, bots, and AI systems, that’s not all of it. Today, we’re talking about troubleshooting why you may be qualified but can’t land the job – and what to do about it!    What We’re Talking About Why you aren’t hearing back on your applications Making a clear plan of action for your job search How to approach the job search with confidence and peace   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Today we’re talking all about the job search – and 4 ways women sell themselves short in the process. I know many of you listening are thinking about the job search or currently in the midst of it. And I want to help you identify if you’re selling yourself short. Because I wish all women could see in them what I see – outstanding skills and capabilities! I hope this episode gives you a better lens on how you think about yourself, your career, and what you’re actually good at. And I hope it helps you see where you’re selling yourself short and how to begin to change that. Let’s change it, together!  What We're Talking About The ways women sell themselves short in the job search How to change your mindset and behavior How to rock your job search & your career with confidence   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Are you wondering if you’re making the right career move?! Or if it's time to make a move? If so, you’re not alone. There are so many people asking this question right now. And I’m here to give you 3 steps to ensure that you are making the right move...and that it’s the right move for you. You can have clarity and confidence in this decision, friend.    What We’re Talking About The paralysis of “the right thing” 3 Steps to make the right move A bonus to help you with the decision Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

We’re trying something fun and new today: a behind-the-scenes of what career coaching looks like! I’m talking with a rockstar professional woman who is dealing with what I see a ton of women work through – imposter syndrome. Every woman I have worked with has dealt with some level of imposter syndrome...whether just beginning their career, mid-level, or even CEO level. It doesn’t go away with a promotion.  I hope today’s episode leaves you encouraged that you are not alone in struggling with imposter syndrome and there’s a lot of alignment with each of our stories. I also hope it gives you a little glimpse into what my coaching looks like and what it could do for you.  What We're Talking About Where Imposter Syndrome sneaks in How to change your mindset in key areas Action steps to transform your career as you overcome Imposter Syndrome Sneak peek into how I do coaching  Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Unfortunately, this expletive – b**** – is used for confident and assertive women in the workplace all too often. It may be used directly, people may say “bia” instead (as I am on the podcast so we don’t get marked as an explicit show!), be called bossy, or any other number of words or phrases. So how do we handle this and show up as the authentic and strong women we are? How can we come across as confident and assertive without being labeled like this? It’s possible, I promise.  What We're Talking About How to be confident and assertive How to be yourself in your career How to deal when someone calls you a b****   Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook  GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE