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In this episode of Talking Smack 415 we chat with Career Coach and Consultant, Kate Sargent @yourcareerplusone.  Kate is the founder of KJS Coaching & Consulting, where she has coached over 1,000 job seekers and helps businesses scale their people operations, and The Plus One Collective, a purpose-driven community for freelancers and consultants. She has 20 years of experience in People Ops at companies like The North Face, Method, and Allbirds.We chat about: How Kate got into coaching, built her business from scratch, and blew up by word of mouth and LinkedInLatest buzz word “fractional”- what it isThe generosity flywheel & abundance mindset (it's not just woo, it works)Salary negotiations - you always have to askNetworking reframe (and how to do it even if you're an introvert)Real talk about the job market, career coaching for recent college grads, career pivots in your mid 40s, how to use LinkedIn- and more.  Plus: we take audience questions from @hey_it'st0m, @theclassieprofessor, Abby, and a surprise text mid-recording. And Kate has a  mic-drop answer to the question she wishes people would ask her—but rarely do.And yes—somehow we end up talking about butt cheeks, which makes a bizarrely appropriate segue into my latest original song, My Bikini. Make sure you listen through to the end- we go out with it. Is it a career-limiting maneuver? We'll let you decide.Fasten your seatbelt for this fast-talking, takeaway-packed episode.  Share it with your peeps on the job hunt, in career transition, or wondering what's next.  We'd love if you rate and review so other peeps can find us too.   You can find Kate on all these links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksargeIG: https://www.instagram.com/yourcareerplusoneTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourcareerplusoneFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourcareerplusoneYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourcareerplusoneAnd on Slack channels - the Plus One Collective and Fractional People People Share this episode with your friends and family who love to laugh. Subscribe to Talking Smack 415 and leave us a rating and review so more peeps can find us for laughter and friendship to feed your soul!

In this episode, Cindy Esliger discusses negativity bias, the tendency we have to look for what's going wrong when we're in an environment that doesn't affirm or value our contributions. This focus on the negative isn't out of pessimism, but is a survival strategy. However, the more we allow ourselves to focus on the negative, the more it feels like the truth. Cindy examines how this happens and what it takes to change our mindset and challenge the negative patterns. Breaking free of self-limiting narratives is possible, and Cindy explains how it's done.  Negativity is rarely something we consciously choose. It's a survival technique that becomes a default way of thinking over time. The first step to breaking the pattern, therefore, is acknowledging how easy it is to focus on the negative. Cindy addresses how the habit forms and what we unconsciously do to feed it. When we understand how we're responding to negative input or a toxic environment, we can identify where the self-doubt takes root. She presents the idea of shifting the pattern of our input to reframe our mindset. Cindy's advice on breaking the cycle of negativity includes making a choice not to let our challenges be the only story we tell ourselves. By giving ourselves permission to believe that outcomes other than negative ones are possible, we start to retrain our brains to identify opportunity as well as risk. Cindy talks about the pitfalls of internalized comparison and the glorification of suffering for suffering's sake. She breaks down how these add to negative bias and work against our success. Instead, she advises giving ourselves the benefit of the doubt so can alter our own mindset and outlook.  Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Breaking Free from the Negativity LoopAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Deborah, Sophee's mother, "is in her own world and she's happy there and I come in and out of that world and that's ok," continues Payne who's never felt that she's had to live near  to her parents.  Payne is comfortable saying, "I care for them deeply, I just feel that closeness to them is not a priority."  A Florida native, now living in Vancouver, CA,  Sophee is happily ensconced in her full time career, helping other's fulfill their dreams.After six years, getting straight A's and doing all that she was 'supposed to do,'  completing her bachelors degree and getting a Master's Degree in Industrial Design, she realized that she wasn't happy. My guest loved the design work but really missed the one one one interaction with people. After watching her mother struggle in an attempt  to start her own business and fail, Sophee felt so much 'self doubt' that she never thought she'd be capable of  starting her own.  Again, interesting dynamics between the two women often got in the way. Payne feels that her mom likes having people around so they can do things for her that she doesn't necessarily like to do. "She demands a lot from the people closest to her," admits Sophee. "I think of her as a sun, even from a distance I can feel this warmth, she gives direction, but at the same time, the closer you get the more uncomfortably warm you get  and also the more you're kind of forced to evolve around her," reflects Payne.Sophee is comfortable saying what works for her now regarding her relationship with her mom.  It's about "showing my mom compassion, compassion with boundaries." WEBSITE: BEST LIFE COACH COLLECTIVEhttps://bestlifecoachcollective.com/coach/sophee-payne/ WEBSITE:https://www.sopheepayne.com/Hi, I'm sophee.connect with me hereI'm an ICF-accredited, international career coach based in Vancouver, Canada and Seattle who uses positive psychology, ontology, and strength-based analysis to help people identify what they are looking for — and how to find long-term happiness, growth and fulfillment in their professional and personal lives.I have worked with people from Seattle to Shanghai, and my international career counseling practice is multidisciplinary and champions people of all backgrounds. It doesn't matter who you are because if you're willing to do the work, career counseling will give you the career of your dreams.Want to connect? Apply for a complimentary 25-minute intro call! Discover Morehttps://www.instagram.com/sopheepaynecareercoaching/https://www.sopheepayne.com/bloghttps://www.tiktok.com/@purposewithmoney "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

Are you being brutalized by an unscrupulous boss? Then, I have a game plan for you.Let's talk! Call me….“1-833-My Stoicess” (1-833-697-8642) to schedule an “At My Expense” initial No-Obligation Zoom meeting. Weekend and evening appointments available. **To become a better Leader - Train with THE STOICESS** Lori Stith, Founder & CEO, The Stoicess® Christian Leadership, Career, & Life Coach Stoic Matchmaker, LLC Lori Stith, Realtor® Long & Foster Realty 410-979-8995 Cell 410-583-9400 Office

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: macroandpaid.comRegister for my upcoming live webinar at: macroandpaid.com----What type of macro social work do you want to do?If you've been telling yourself you want to “do policy” or “get into advocacy” but can't really explain what that means, this video is for you.In this live conversation, I'm breaking down what's actually holding so many social workers back from getting aligned macro social work jobs.And it's not your degree or your experience.It's a lack of career clarity.Here's what I talked about:✔ Why saying “I want a macro social work job” isn't enough.✔ What occupational vagueness is and how it keeps social workers stuck in case management.✔ A real client story: from 20+ years as a school social worker to a macro job in immigrant integration research.✔ The 3 reasons clarity must come before your résumé, cover letter, or job search.✔ How to test your own clarity with one simple (and powerful) exercise.✔ Why spamming job boards is a symptom, not a strategy.Take the first step if you're in a case management job you never meant to stay in and are unsure how to pivot to macro social work.Attend my upcoming live webinar:“How You're Already Qualified to Get a Macro Social Work Job.”I'll teach you the top 5 experiences that qualify you for macro social work roles, even if all you have done is case management.You'll see real job descriptions, learn how macro social work employers talk about the work, and walk away knowing your current experience that qualifies you for the macro jobs you want.The link to register is in the bio @the_mswcoach and macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores the power of words and why language is about more than communication. The words we choose shape how we view ourselves and what we believe is possible. By using more empowering words, we can open ourselves to new options and reclaim our sense of agency. Cindy offers insight into how different words impact our mindset and how to go about reframing our thoughts from a more positive perspective. It's not just about the meaning of our words, but the words themselves.  The smallest, seemingly most casual words often carry the most weight. Words like can't, won't, don't, and should. We think they're harmless because we use them out of habit. But Cindy points out how the habits behind their use shape our behavior, confidence and careers over time. She examines how the words subtly mire us in limiting beliefs and suggests ways in which we can examine the circumstances that created the word habits and reframe them into a more positive light. Naming our experiences correctly is an important step towards healing from the limiting words we've been using. Cindy stresses that we don't have to find perfect words, we don't always have to sound polished, we just need to state the truth of our experience. She offers five ways to put this word into action: 1) Replace ‘but' with ‘and', 2) Trade ‘should' for ‘could', 3) Speak in terms of options and opportunities, 4) Notice our language without judgment, and 5) Reframe our past experiences with ‘even though' language. She encourages us to intentionally choose words that build us up, rather than tear us down.  Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Choosing Your Words More CarefullyAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Farrah Laurent. A former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur and career coach, shares her journey from bedside care to building a six-figure business helping new nurses land high-paying jobs and launch their own ventures. The conversation explores nursing as a lucrative and flexible career path, the importance of mindset, and the power of personal branding.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Farrah Laurent. A former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur and career coach, shares her journey from bedside care to building a six-figure business helping new nurses land high-paying jobs and launch their own ventures. The conversation explores nursing as a lucrative and flexible career path, the importance of mindset, and the power of personal branding.

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/-----Is Your Social Work Career What You Expected? #replayI went live to have a much-needed conversation for the social workers who feel like their career isn't what they expected.Here's a quick recap:We talked about career expectation misalignment.What happens when the job you're doing now doesn't reflect the kind of social worker you thought you would become?I broke down three signs that this might be happening in your career:1️⃣ You've had to quiet parts of yourself to stay employed.2️⃣ You didn't expect to feel this disconnected from who you are.3️⃣ You've started to resent the version of yourself that your job requires.This conversation isn't about burnout.It's about realizing that the problem isn't your skills, your degree, or your heart.It's that the job you're in isn't aligned with who you are or why you got into social work in the first place.If any of what I described in this video resonated with you, I want to invite you to my live webinar on August 12.It's called:“How You're Already Qualified to Get a Macro Social Work Job.”I'll be breaking down the top 5 experiences that qualify you for macro work jobs right now.Even if you've only done case management or direct service.And I'll show you real job posts so you can see it in black and white.

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to reflect on our career goals and the boundaries we need to set to achieve them. However, in the fast-paced world of academia, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of work and personal life. Through enlightening observations, Kemi highlights the importance of articulating and maintaining boundaries to protect our time and energy for meaningful work. She also addresses the cultural kryptonite that makes it difficult for many of us to assert our needs and prioritize our passions.  Tune in for insights and strategies to reclaim your time. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.  REMINDER: Your Unapologetic Career Podcast now releases episode every other week! Can't wait that long? Be sure you are signed up for our newsletter (above) where there are NEW issues every month! 

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/----"How I Learned That I Had a Scarcity Mindset"In this podcast episode, I'm sharing how I discovered I was operating from a scarcity mindset—even as someone who believed in possibility and had deep faith.I'll walk you through what scarcity mindset actually looked like in my life, how it shaped my decisions around career, money, and relationships, and the moment I finally had language for what I was experiencing.If you've ever stayed in survival mode longer than necessary, felt paralyzed by “what if it doesn't work,” or found yourself surrounded by people who unintentionally reinforce small thinking—this episode is for you.We're talking:• What scarcity mindset looks like beyond money.• Why I stayed in environments that felt familiar but unaligned.• How faith helped me break the cycle.• Signs your decisions may be rooted in fear, not faith.• The role your circles play in your belief system.✨ Need help seeing your social worker career and qualifications differently? Learn more at https://macroandpaid.comHappy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSWscarcity mindset, survival mode, personal growth, faith and mindset, career clarity, self-sabotage, macro social work, how to overcome scarcity mindset, mindset coaching, making bold career decisions, social worker life advice, personal development

Unfulfilled in your current career?  A career change is an option.Let's Talk? Call me….“1-833-My Stoicess” (1-833-697-8642) to schedule an “At My Expense” initial No-Obligation Zoom meeting. Weekend and evening appointments available.**Keep your mind framed correctly - Train with THE STOICESS**I'm Lori Stith, The Stoicess, and I believe in You. Christian Leadership, Career, & Life Coach Stoicmatchmaker. com

What if you could have a world-class career coach in your pocket available 24/7, endlessly patient, and shockingly insightful? In this episode with Dr. Bray, he explores how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity transform how we navigate careers from writing resumes and preparing for interviews to plotting promotions and managing toxic coworkers. Whether you're just starting out, pivoting mid-career, or climbing the executive ladder, this episode shows you how AI can become your smartest (and cheapest) ally. Dr. Bray breaks down 7 powerful ways to use AI for career clarity, job search strategy, salary negotiations, leadership growth, and even workplace dilemmas with real prompts you can try today. Want to stand out in your next job application? Struggling with imposter syndrome or career uncertainty? Need help crafting that perfect LinkedIn summary? Curious how AI can help you grow as a leader? This is your episode. The best part? You don't have to be tech-savvy to start. You just need curiosity and a willingness to try something new. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY "Establishing yourself as a thought leader always makes you appear as a leader. It opens new doors to new opportunities." "If something is on your mind for more than an hour, it's time to take action and fix it."  

What if you could access a personalized career coach anytime—one who remembers your goals, understands your tendencies, and gives you thoughtful, actionable guidance?In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben sit down with Kavita Anand, a product leader at NewtonX, to explore how she built her own AI-based career coach using tools like Claude and ChatGPT—and then taught 30+ women at her company how to do the same. She breaks down the exact system she used: crafting a system prompt, running a kickoff conversation, and curating relevant context to create a truly helpful AI co-pilot.They also explore how to avoid common pitfalls like getting generic advice or triggering confirmation bias, and why voice-based AI interfaces are changing how people reflect and communicate with AI. Whether you're a product leader, an early-career PM, or just AI-curious, this episode will show you how to start designing an AI coach that works the way you want—even if it takes a little tinkering.All episodes of the podcast are also available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.New to the pod? Subscribe below to get the next episode in your inbox

From Pandemic Setback to Google PM: Gabor's Playbook for Career ComebacksIn this inspiring episode of Product Confidential, Michael Palmer sits down with Gabor Mayer, a Google product manager and career coach, to unpack his incredible journey from pandemic-era unemployment to landing a coveted role at Google. Gabor shares real talk on job hunting, why LinkedIn visibility matters more than ever, and powerful tips to stand out in today's crowded market. Whether you're job hunting, pivoting careers, or just feeling stuck, this episode is packed with honest advice, CV hacks, and motivation to keep going. Your next big break might be closer than you think.Perfect for: Aspiring PMs, career changers, and anyone navigating the job search grind.Chapters00:00 Navigating Career Challenges During COVID-1907:46 Lessons Learned from Unemployment15:17 Current Job Market Insights and Trends27:24 Mastering the Interview Process39:53 Future Projects and Resources for Job SeekersFind Gabor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayergabor/

In this podcast, Michelle shares how you can avoid burnout even when you are too busy to think about it!monotask instead of multitaskingshowing gratitudethe boundary scripthttps://calendly.com/michelle-braveheartcoach/15min

Dive into this inspiring episode where we explore a unique career in marketing and customer insights with Emily Paladino! Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your path, Emily's journey offers powerful lessons on how curiosity, data, and strategy fuel success.From aspiring clinical psychologist to CMO and Group Head of Customer Insights, Emily reveals how a love of research led to a dynamic career in marketing and customer insights. Learn how her background in market research, branding, and customer experience shaped her leadership in some of Australia's top retail brands.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Dr. Farrah Laurent. A former emergency room nurse turned entrepreneur and career coach, shares her journey from bedside care to building a six-figure business helping new nurses land high-paying jobs and launch their own ventures. The conversation explores nursing as a lucrative and flexible career path, the importance of mindset, and the power of personal branding.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger talks about the invisible load of anxiety, stress, and self-imposed pressure that high-achieving women often carry under their calm and capable exteriors. What the world sees as strength hides exhaustion from trying to stay ahead of anxiety by never sitting still. Cindy breaks down how to recognize when constant busyness is a coping mechanism, how to separate stress from anxiety, and the key to reclaiming control over mind, body, and career. While from the outside we may appear superhuman by being perpetually in motion, that relentless busyness often masks deep-seated anxiety. Our culture has instructed us that the goal is to have it all together, to operate at a high level under pressure. But what about the unseen anxiety that exterior composure hides? Cindy names three steps to breaking the anxiety loop: 1) Get curious about symptoms, 2) Separate sensation from fear, and 3) Practice sitting with discomfort. Feeling stressed or anxious is not a sign we're broken. Discomfort doesn't mean we're failing. Cindy encourages us to get familiar with our body signals in order to remove the fear and take back our power. She teaches us about awareness, how to override our stress responses, and the power of redirecting past or future worry back to the present moment. Cindy explores how we can learn to find moments of true presence and how to show up intentionally so anxiety is not running the show. Her guidance helps to identify anxiety for what it is and demystify it so we can get comfortable in our own skin and embrace stillness.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Recognizing When You're Masking AnxietyAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Welcome back to Designing the Best YOU!  In today's episode you will hear about: How to lead with clarity, not your title How to tell stories and own the room, using a very specific method What your presence SHOULD look like if you want to win …and more! Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to figure out the HIDDEN blocks keeping you STUCK in your career so you can advance and be all you were designed to be? BOOK FREE a CALL: https://calendly.com/vmc-health-career   ***NEWSLETTER Sign-Up: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/vm-newsletter ***   LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/vennessa-mcconkey YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7uzqjys9TWdsskiAI_0Kw    Discounted nervous system devices to help you manage stress and burnout: Whoop (https://join.whoop.com/73B5B1) - helps optimize your sleep, performance, strain and recovery Apollo (https://share.apolloneuro.com/x/DGTAsx) - wellness device intended to help manage stress, challenging life transitions, and to promote a healthy lifestyle #jobsearch #burnout #burnoutrecovery #careercoach #jobseeker #leadership #careertransition  

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/ Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/ ---- You don't need another degree. You need to face the fear that's been quietly running the show in your career. In this episode, I'm walking you through 3 signs that fear is stopping you from making the career moves you actually want. Not surface-level fear. I'm talking about the kind that keeps you in case management jobs even when you're ready for more. The kind that makes you: – Talk about making a change, but never take action. – Keep signing up for more degrees, licenses, and certifications, hoping something finally clicks. – Scroll past macro social work job postings that excite you because you assume you're not qualified. You don't want to miss this conversation, especially if you've been feeling stuck and can't figure out why. Listen Now. And then register for my $25 webinar “How You're Already Qualified to Get a Macro Social Work Job” at: https://macroandpaid.com/ Happy macro career planning, Marthea Pitts, MSW

Want to learn more about macro social work jobs? Grab my free e-course, where I break down job titles, salary ranges, and employers hiring macro social workers right now. Here is the link: https://macroandpaid.com/Register for my upcoming live webinar at: https://macroandpaid.com/---3 Signs It's Time to Repurpose Your Social Work Experience to Leave Case ManagementIf you've been feeling like case management work no longer fits who you are or how you want to show up in your career, this live is for you.In this video, I'm breaking down three signs it's time to repurpose your social work experience to leave case management. I walk you through how your work and your identity may no longer be aligned, and what that actually means for your next move.I also explain what career repurposing is, why it's necessary, and how it helps you stop repeating the same job under a new title. This is for the social worker who is ready for something different but doesn't know how to name what they're feeling or where to even start.If you've been asking yourself questions like:1. What else can I do outside of case management.2. Why am I constantly frustrated but never say anything out loud.3. Why does the work feel so physically draining even though I care about the population.This is your invitation to think differently about what's next.Ready to figure out what macro social work jobs you are already qualified for.Register now for my live webinar "How You're Already Qualified for Macro Social Work Jobs." The investment is only $25. Go to https://macroandpaid.com/ to secure your spot not!Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

For the past year, Alexandra Samuel has been working with an AI career coach that she says has unlocked new levels of creativity, dreams and career progress. But the model has also taken many hours and a lot of patience to train. The contributing writer joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss what you need to know before testing out an AI coach.  Further reading:  Meet My Favorite Shopping Companion Ever: AI  Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores the idea that our emotions are not just reactions to what happens around us, but are conscious and intentional choices we have control over. If we don't consciously choose how to feel, we leave it to chance and find ourselves at the whim of spiralling emotions. Cindy proposes steering away from fear as our default and instead setting intentions for our emotions to learn how to anticipate best-case scenarios instead of worst-case ones. Instead of our emotions being at the mercy of our surroundings, we can instruct ourselves on how to feel. We believe that choosing how we feel means ignoring real problems and pretending everything is fine. That couldn't be farther from the truth. Cindy is clear that choosing our emotions is not about fake positivity or just gritting our teeth through the bad times, it's about claiming ownership over our internal experience. So, how do we do that? By intentionally choosing what we want to feel and setting an emotional anchor for whatever situation arises. Cindy shares four practical strategies to help us take control of our emotions: 1) Start each day by consciously choosing how we want to feel, 2) Reframe fear and criticism immediately, 3) Counter every worst-case scenario with a best-case, and 4) Use intentional compartmentalization. By deciding how we'll feel, we learn to avoid our brain's default setting of predicting danger. Choosing how to feel is a power move, not wishful thinking. Cindy's advice gives us the groundwork we need to start taking control of our emotions.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Not Leaving It To ChanceAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Welcome back to Designing the Best YOU!  In today's episode you will hear about: The most important shift you need to make in your job search How to ditch the volume and focus on value  One of the biggest saboteurs in the job search Tips to keep in the long game …and more! Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to figure out the HIDDEN blocks keeping you STUCK in your career so you can advance and be all you were designed to be? BOOK FREE a CALL: https://calendly.com/vmc-health-career   ***NEWSLETTER Sign-Up: https://www.vennessamcconkey.com/vm-newsletter ***   LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/vennessa-mcconkey YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7uzqjys9TWdsskiAI_0Kw    Discounted nervous system devices to help you manage stress and burnout: Whoop (https://join.whoop.com/73B5B1) - helps optimize your sleep, performance, strain and recovery Apollo (https://share.apolloneuro.com/x/DGTAsx) - wellness device intended to help manage stress, challenging life transitions, and to promote a healthy lifestyle #jobsearch #burnout #burnoutrecovery #careercoach #jobseeker #leadership #careertransition  

I've been thinking a lot about prioritizing lately, mostly because I've been shifting the way I prioritize things in my life the last few months. My priorities desperately needed to change so that work wasn't always #1, and I wasn't always chasing an endless to-do list of busywork.Because “when you prioritize the important over the urgent, you don't just get more done, you get the right things done. And that's the difference between a busy life and a meaningful one.” - Greg McKeown.So today's quickie reveals how to break free from the cult of busyness and master the art of prioritization using productivity minimalism principles inspired by Greg McKeown best-selling book, Essentialism. We dive into why you're focusing on urgent tasks instead of important priorities, along with actionable strategies to create a more meaningful, intentional life. I break down The Law of Inverse Prioritization, which explains why the most important things in life (health, relationships, personal growth) often get neglected while urgent but meaningless tasks consume all of our time and energy.Tune in to hear:Productivity minimalism strategies for focusing on high-impact activitiesThe difference between urgent and importantTime management tricks through intentional prioritizationWork-life balance and escaping the busyness addiction cycleMy priorities in this season of life (Burnout prevention, relationships, writing and health)Time blocking techniques for non-negotiable important activities3 key questions for your prioritization and decision-making frameworkOrganizing your life around purpose and impactResources mentioned:Greg McKeown's Instagram videoGreg's book and academy on EssentialismFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In this episode, I talk about how to use AI as your own personal career coach—especially if you're a first-generation professional navigating the job search, interviews, and career growth on your own. I share how AI can help you get clarity on your strengths, tailor your resume to job descriptions, and practice for interviews in a way that feels authentic and empowering.If investing in career support has ever felt intimidating or out of reach, this episode will show you how tools like AI can help bridge the gap while still keeping your voice and values at the forefront.We also kick off a new segment celebrating wins from our community (you might just hear your name!), and I share how you can work with me for more personalized support in your career growth. Whether you're job hunting, pivoting industries, or just trying to figure out your next step, this episode is for you.Resources and Links2 Week Mini Coaching Package: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/career-recharge 6-Month 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CarlaTheFirstGenCoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

This week on the Let Fear Bounce podcast, we welcome the inspiring Wendy Alexander, an Author, Interview and career Coach, champion for midlife women, and true example of resilience and reinvention.Wendy is an Interview and Career Coach who believes midlife isn't the time to sit back and coast - it's the perfect opportunity to claim the career your soul aches for finally. Through her company, she coaches midlife and menopausal women to break free from the “good, secure job” narrative and grab the career they've always dreamed about. She helps her clients present themselves so confidently and compellingly that hiring managers can't ignore them, negotiate the income they deserve, and ultimately create the lifestyle they truly want.Wendy knows what it's like to be stuck. After a relationship breakdown left her as a broke single mum buried indebt, she invested in herself, sought out mentors, found supportive communities, and transformed her mess into her success. And there have been plenty of hurdles along the way from growing up as a woman of colour in the vilest yearsof apartheid-era South Africa to enduring a terrifying armed hold-up in her first Australian job and battling the health challenges of diabetes and menopause.Yet Wendy smashed them all. Now she runs her business on her terms, guiding professional individuals, especially midlife and menopausal women, to the careers they've longed for. It's time to break free from what everyone else says you “should” do and finally go after what you truly want - your Career 2.0.It's never too late to rewrite your story.https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/www.youtube.com/@happycareerhubhttps://www.facebook.com/happycareerhubcoaching/www.happycareerhub.com#LetFearBounce #WendyAlexander #MidlifeCareerChange #Career2Point0 #WomenOver40 #ReinventYourself #MidlifeMotivation #CareerCoachForWomen #EmpoweredWomen #MenopauseAndCareer #CareerReset #SecondActSuccess #BreakFreeAndThrive #MotivationalPodcast #ResilienceInMidlifeLearn more about your host, Kim Lengling: www.kimlenglingauthor.comsuno.comcanva.com

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!Looking for ways to diversify your research funding? Check out this week's episode where Kemi discuss how to get creative with non-NIH funding! Tailored especially for women of color in academic medicine and public health, Kemi shares her insights on the structural differences between NIH and other funding entities, emphasizing the need for adaptability in grant writing. Episode Highlights: Structural Differences between NIH vs. Other Funding Sources The Importance of Diversifying Your Funding Portfolio Writing for Non-NIH Applications: Key Strategies The Role of Theoretical Frameworks in Grant Writing Building Your Confidence and Passion for Your Work This episode is not just about securing grants; it's about reclaiming your narrative and empowering yourself to thrive in an evolving academic landscape. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your research career. If you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.  REMINDER: Your Unapologetic Career Podcast now releases episode every other week! Can't wait that long? Be sure you are signed up for our newsletter (above) where there are NEW issues every month! 

It's another episode of Messaging on the Mic.This is the 3rd week of this 4 week mini-series inside the How I Do Content Podcast.In Volume 1 I reviewed the messaging of a Funnel and Automation wizard.And in Volume 2 I reviewed the messaging of a Career Coach.So if you haven't listened to Volume 1 and Volume 2 you can check them out first.And today's featured wizard is a motherhood mentor and matrescence guide.Ready to Make Your Offer the Obvious Choice?If today's episode has you realising your offer is great – but the way you're talking about it isn't landing with the people it's meant for…let's change that.Join me for The Obvious Choice Offer™ Workshop – a FREE 60-minute live session where we'll workshop your messaging together in real time.You'll walk away with the exact words to:Speak to what your dream clients actually wantShow them why it matters nowPosition yourself as the clear choice not just another optionThis is practical and hands-on. By the end, you'll have 3 message-ready assets you can use immediately in your content, sales page, or pitch.Because when your messaging lands? Your offer sells.So join me on Tuesday the 8th of July and let's make your offer impossible to ignore. Save your seat at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/obvious-choice/ Want more?Watch my 13 minute One Offer, 5 Angles Mini Training at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/mini-training/ Join the Micro Messaging Waitlist at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/messaging-waitlist/ Follow Tahryn on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thesocialbolt Find out more at https://www.thesocialbolt.com.au Background Music is Copyright Free. You're free to use this music in your videos.Track: Harry Potter Theme SongMusic promoted by Chayatori RecordsVideo Link: https://youtu.be/WY8-lVlLhWE

In this episode, Cindy Esliger addresses what it takes to build a fulfilling career and how it's not necessarily the most talented or best-connected people who achieve fulfillment. It's about cultivating intentionality and setting a vision to act on. She explains how to do the work when it's uncomfortable and to stop waiting for the perfect moment to arrive before we start acting on our goals. Cindy offers a guide for not just having a plan but acting on it without holding out for a mysterious invitation or ideal moment.There is a tendency to wait for the perfect conditions before forging ahead into the progress we want to see in our careers. But waiting for life to beckon us in is futile. Building the career we want starts by just taking a step forward on a random Tuesday. It's about doing something today, even if it's slightly uncomfortable. Cindy offers advice on how we can create momentum to make the first steps less daunting. Once we start moving, we build self-trust and confidence, the foundation of success.Cindy explores why adaptability is essential to building our careers, but why adaptation without direction will allow us to be blown off-course. We need to develop a steady core that includes our values and sense of purpose to create anchors for ourselves. She discusses cultivating mentorship, understanding what energizes us, and developing mental strength instead of relying on luck. Her guidance shows us the path to creating the career that matters most to us.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Doing What It TakesAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

It's time for me to review another biz wizard's messaging + marketing…Welcome to this week's episode of Messaging on the Mic – the 4-week mini-series inside the How I Do Content Podcast where I review the messaging of 4 different businesses, and share how they can take their messaging to the next level so they're in demand with Beyonce-level clients 100% of the time. If you haven't yet listened to Volume 1, where I reviewed the messaging of a funnel and automation wizard – you can check that out here first.In today's Messaging on the Mic episode, I'm featuring a Career Coach.Watch my free mini-training “Make Your Offer the One”If this episode has you realising your offer might be brilliant but your messaging isn't making it the obvious choice…Go watch my free mini-training – Make Your Offer The One.It will show you how to turn your unique voice into a high-converting message in just 12-minutes.It's fast. It's practical. And it'll change the way you talk about your offers for good.Get instant access at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/the-one/ Want more?Watch my 13 minute One Offer, 5 Angles Mini Training at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/mini-training/ Join the Micro Messaging Waitlist at https://thesocialbolt.com.au/messaging-waitlist/ Follow Tahryn on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thesocialbolt Find out more at https://www.thesocialbolt.com.au Background Music is Copyright Free. You're free to use this music in your videos.Track: Harry Potter Theme SongMusic promoted by Chayatori RecordsVideo Link: https://youtu.be/WY8-lVlLhWE

Learn how to find a career in a competitive job market in this monthly series by Warwick career management specialist Kathleen Dohoney.Today, Kathleen answers frequently asked career questions, including questions about résumés, interviews, and salary negotiations.Kathleen Dohoney, ACRW, CPRW, CDCS, CCTC, is a Career Coach at Randstad RiseSmart and a Career Specialist at Celtic Résumé Services.Visit the Celtic Résumé Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Go to Kathleen's ⁠⁠LinkedIn page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Write to Kathleen at kdohoney03@gmail.com.

In this episode, Cindy Esliger talks about reframing challenges into opportunities for growth. The challenges that pop up in the workplace over and over can erode our confidence in the long run, but what Cindy wants us to know is that we have the power to shape what the challenges mean. They can be empowering instead of destructive if we view them the right way. How do we transform struggles into power? How do we use the challenges to our benefit? Amid the confusion and frustration of workplace struggles lies a profound opportunity. While we can't control other people or circumstances that arise, we can control our own responses and interpretations of the experience. Cindy walks us through ten steps on how to build a stronger foundation for success from the struggles and setbacks we encounter. 1) Acknowledge the hurt. 2) Accept that people will behave according to their fears, not our merits. 3) Reframe setbacks as stepping stones. Cindy continues explaining how to build success from challenges. 4) Master the stories we tell ourselves. 5) Identify patterns and learn from them. 6) Distill lessons into personal wisdom. 7) Adjust our beliefs and behaviors. 8) Build and protect resilience. 9) Shift from blame to ownership. And 10) Choose intentional action every step of the way. Cindy guides us through these ten steps because, as she says, “you have the power to make this the beginning of your transformation”. We are the only ones who get to decide what's next for ourselves.Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Turning Setbacks Into SuccessAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

Your career isn't just a paycheck, it's a reflection of your identity, your values, and your power. In this episode, I'm joined by Certified Career Coach Meghan McCaffery to talk about one of the most pivotal (and paralyzing) questions we can face on our wealth building journies: What do I do when I know this job isn't it, but I don't know what's next? If you've been feeling stuck, misaligned, or quietly spiraling at work, this conversation will help you reconnect to your purpose, your confidence, and your next move. Inside the episode, we cover: The biggest mindset blocks that stop women from making the career transitions they know they need The five stages of career happiness and fulfillment, and how to know which one you're in right now Clear signs it's time to pivot, and how to tell what kind of pivot is right for you What to do when you're unclear on what you're “meant” to be doing next Practical steps to start exiting a draining job today, without blowing up your life Whether the “dream job” even exists and what it really looks like for high-achieving women who want more than just a salary Your work should energize you, not exhaust you. You're allowed to want more and this episode will help you claim it. All of Meghan's information can be found in the shownotes below. Enjoy!   Connect and Work with Meghan: Her Website Listen to her Podcast: Your Career, Your Life Download Her Free Guide: Your First Steps To A New Career Where to Follow Meghan: LinkedIn | Instagram 

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!Join Kemi for this empowering conversation that reminds us that betting on ourselves is not only necessary, but also a powerful step towards achieving our dreams. This information is especially timely as many are feeling the pressure of crumbling systems and the need to reclaim our narratives.  In this episode, Kemi shares her personal struggles and insights on embracing discomfort as a necessary step toward growth including her current challenge of preparing for the release of her upcoming book.  This is your reminder that you are not alone in this process; many are navigating similar challenges. If you're ready to embrace your journey and bet on yourself, this episode is a must-listen. MENTIONED - EP. 51 Holding the Vision

Are you navigating a major life or career shift—and silently struggling to keep it all together?This powerful episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch with executive coach Bernadette Boas features Wendy Alexander, founder of Happy Career Hub, career coach, and author of Internal Uprising. Wendy shares her raw, real story of overcoming single motherhood, burnout, and the unspoken corporate impact of menopause—and how she reclaimed her power every step of the way.Together, they break down:What it means to truly reclaim your power (and how to do it)How to renegotiate your career on your terms—without apologyWhy journaling, reflection, and owning your story are game-changersHow HR leaders can better support midlife women in the workplaceThe bold career move that changed everything for WendyWhether you're a corporate executive, team leader, or HR decision-maker—this episode offers real talk, tactical takeaways, and inspiration to lead with courage, clarity, and confidence.✨ Your career doesn't end at change—it begins there.

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from past episodes that you might have missed. If you're an over-achiever with a strong dose of self-sabotaging tendencies (like perfectionism), your relationship with success is probably complicated. Add in the anxiety that comes with impostor syndrome, and it's a recipe for the never-ending pursuit of more achievement and validation. To help break the cycle, we're throwing it back to this helpful advice from Leisse Wilcox on how to actually feel like enough and overcome self-sabotage. Leisse is a keynote speaker, leadership consultant, performance coach, emotional intelligence expert and two-times best-selling author. Known as “the Marie Kondo of your Unconscious”, She helps clients and businesses turns self-sabotage into success in each of life's cornerstone areas, combining strategic consulting and therapeutic coaching tools. Follow Leisse on Instagram and check out her website. Read Leisse's bestselling books, To Call Myself Beloved and Alone: The Truth + Beauty of Belonging.Listen to our full episode here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

In this episode, Cindy Esliger explores emotional exhaustion, the extreme weariness that makes everything feel like just another item on an endless to-do list. It's a common lived reality, and Cindy addresses what it feels like and how it can snowball into impacting everything from work quality to health. However, it can be managed. There is a way to reframe setbacks and find the good among the chaos, a way to regain control and prioritize our well-being, that Cindy lays out for us. How do we know if we're in the midst of emotional exhaustion? Cindy shares four telltale signs that we're running on empty: 1) Struggling to find joy, 2) Increased resilience on distractions, 3) Feeling stuck or hopeless, and 4) Numbness. She assures us that not only is emotional exhaustion not a personal failing, but everyone feels it at some point. But just because it's normal doesn't mean we have to stay stuck in it.Cindy asks us to remember that bad things will happen, but we can choose to find something good to focus on. We can also assess what's draining us by using these four tips on how to decide whether we're putting energy into the right things: 1) Take inventory, 2) Solve or shift, 3) Break the pattern, and 4) Restore energy. When we shift from trying to control outcomes to focusing on our responses and energy allocation, we have the key to maintaining resilience and progress. Resources discussed in this episode:Guide to Turning Exhaustion Into EmpowermentAstronomic AudioConfidence Collective—Contact Cindy Esliger Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!In this episode, Kemi welcomes Dr. Adesuwa Akhetuamhen, an emergency medicine physician and faculty member at Emory University. Dr. Akhetuamhen's research focuses on preventative medicine for emergency department patients at risk for neuro-cardiovascular disease. She has substantial experience in clinical medicine, with specialized training and expertise in addressing racial health disparities, conducting medical education research, and neuro-cardiovascular disease prevention in emergency care settings. Tune in as they discuss Adesuwa's experience with the Get That Grant® program, she reflects on the importance of community, mentorship, and the actionable strategies that have propelled her career forward. Adesuwa's candid insights reveal how she navigated the challenges of motherhood while achieving significant milestones, including securing her first grant shortly after completing the program. Conversation Highlights: The importance of community in academia Navigating motherhood and career milestones Overcoming challenges and celebrating wins The power of passion in research If Adesuwa's story resonated with you - and you're looking for structured support, community, and strategy in your own academic journey - now's the time to take the next step.  Applications are now open for the July 2025 cohort of Get That Grant®. Apply here. P.S. New this round: We're piloting direct institutional payments - and this is the last time GTG® will be offered at its current price. Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Akhetuamhen on LinkedIn and Instagram (@adeakhmd) to show her some love!  And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations. REMINDER: Your Unapologetic Career Podcast now releases episode every other week! Can't wait that long? Be sure you are signed up for our newsletter (above) where there are NEW issues every month! 

Barbara Limmer is a professional Career Coach and Consultant who has personally coached thousands of professionals and executives from around the world. She brings extensive experience working in all sides of the hiring process, including career management, human resources, and executive search. She previously worked with MBA students and alumni as a Career Management Director at Thunderbird School of Global Management and in a variety of human resources roles focused on recruiting, training and employee relations for companies including Bank of America and MetLife. She also worked as a “headhunter” in New York City while attending graduate school. In all of her positions, she continually conducted either “real” job interviews or “mock” interviews, providing real-time, detailed and in-depth feedback on what could be improved in their answers. Laura Browne has extensive experience in leadership and management development. She was a Senior Director of Human Resources for a global tech company where she taught managers how to be better interviewers. She is a speaker, trainer, and coach who helps global leaders and individuals be more successful. At Career Coffee Break (www.careercoffeebreak.com) she shows clients how to get promoted and make more money at work by negotiating raises and higher starting salaries at new jobs. Laura is the author of three business books and two fiction books including Help! My Company Swiped Left!, Increase Your Income: 7 Rules for Women Who Want To Make More Money at Work, and A Salary Cinderella Story (Or How To Make Money Without A Fairy Godmother). Laura has written for Forbes and has been quoted as a business expert in major publications including Cosmopolitan, Family Circle magazine, and USA Weekend. Connect with them on LinkedIn! Barbara Limmer: www.linkedin.com/in/barbaralimmer Laura Browne: www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrowne/ Publisher discounts for our listeners from Manning.com! Fraternity Foodie listeners can get 45% off discount code for "Interview Speak" (no expiration date) by using the code: FFlimmer at https://mng.bz/pZpz In episode 572 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired them to write "Interview Speak", how their backgrounds in HR, executive coaching, and leadership development inform the structure and content, how college students can stand out in the interview process, interview questions that trip people up the most, how students can use the job posting to prepare, what are the different types of interview questions, the role of body language and attire during the interview, what are some cringe interview responses, how we can recognize what the hiring manager really wants to figure out, and what college students should do after the interview. Enjoy!

Kelly Nash, Career Coach at Kelly Nash & Co. and Employee Engagement Manager at SalesForce, joins Jim Flynn and Leslie Castillo to talk about how professionals can take control of their personal brand and stand out at work. Curious about how authenticity, visibility, and the Brave Framework can elevate your career? Listen to this episode of the IMCA peer2peer podcast from ONEFIRE.

You're more than your job. Much more. But it takes some time to transition once you retire. It can be especially challenging if you were forced to retire. Laverne McKinnon knows what it's like to process job loss and what it takes to move forward. Laverne  McKinnon joins us from Los Angeles. _______________________ Bio Laverne McKinnon's journey reflects a sincere commitment to helping individuals and organizations rediscover their capacity for impact and creativity. She balances multiple hats, integrating her experience and expertise as both a Career Coach and Grief Recovery Specialist with her extensive background as a Film & Television Producer. With an understanding that unaddressed setbacks and grief can erode resilience, Laverne specializes in guiding people and companies to reconnect with their core strengths and aspirations. Her approach is grounded in the belief that clarity of values and purpose lies at the heart of fulfillment and meaningful impact. As an adjunct professor at Northwestern University's MS Leadership for Creative Enterprises program, Laverne's highly regarded course on Persuasion & Pitching stands out for its experiential nature, pushing students to engage actively and think on their feet. She imparts the philosophy that pitching is not a contest to be won, but a connection to be made, emphasizing that people invest in individuals before ideas. This philosophy stems from her background as a television programming executive. A significant portion of Laverne's career was spent on the corporate side, notably as Senior Vice-President of Drama Development at CBS and Executive Vice-President at EPIX. Her involvement in the CSI and CRIMINAL MINDS series highlights her ability to identify and develop highly commercial and financially lucrative franchises. As the inaugural programming chief for EPIX, she earned the platform its first Emmy nominations. Her tenure as Head of Television at Charlize Theron's production company, Denver & Delilah, further showcased her ability to bring projects to life including three direct-to-series orders. As the Executive Producer of the Netflix series GIRLBOSS and co-founder of K&L Productions with filmmaker Kay Cannon, Laverne's passion for championing marginalized and underserved stories and communities is informed by her Japanese heritage and growing up in a lower-income household. Laverne's academic foundation, encompassing a BS in Radio-TV-Film from Northwestern University and an MBA from Pepperdine, underscores her commitment to being a lifelong learner. Along with certifications as a coach and grief recovery specialist, she's also a practitioner of cognitive behavioral therapy and neuro-linguistics. ________________________ For More on Laverne McKinnon Moonshot Mentor ________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like Working Identity – Herminia Ibarra The Portfolio Life – Christina Wallace Edit Your Life – Elisabeth Sharp McKetta ________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how The Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one – on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host  Joe Casey is an executive coach who also helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.

You can text us here with any comments, questions, or thoughts!In this episode, Kemi welcomes Dr. Allison Wu. Dr. Wu is Principal Investigator of the Wunderfull Lab. She is a clinician-researcher board certified in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition as well as obesity medicine. Her research focuses on epidemiology and health services research in pediatric nutrition and obesity. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at Boston Children's Hospital and the Harvard-wide Pediatric Health Services Research Fellowship at Mass General Hospital for Children. She is also an alumnus of our Get That Grant® coaching program! Together, they explore Dr. Wu's unique journey that intertwines her love for science, nutrition, and working with children, shaped by her family's background in academia and the restaurant business. Join the conversation as Dr. Wu shares her experiences with coaching, her insights on how supportive environments can foster growth, confidence, and collaboration and the importance of grant writing in creating meaningful change. Conversation Highlights: Navigating maternity leave and career transitions The role of coaching in professional growth Building community and collaboration in academia The importance of intentionality in career development  Loved this convo? Please go find Dr. Wu on LinkedIn to show her some love!  

Liz and Sarah talk about one of Liz’s biggest work hurdles — mild face blindness. It can be quite awkward when she doesn’t recognize someone they just had a meeting with! Then they introduce an exciting new segment — Career Lessons With Laverne — in which Career Coach extraordinaire, Laverne McKinnon, shares her insights about career grief, career pivots, and career transitions. Today’s topic? Sprouting versus blossoming. This week’s Hollywood Hack will help you bond with coworkers: Create inside jokes. Finally, Liz recommends The Four Seasons on Netflix. Sign up for Liz & Sarah’s free weekly Substack newsletter at https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com. It will come right to your inbox! Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and Side Hustle School . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! Note: Go to the Happier In Hollywood Facebook Group for Liz and Sarah’s extensive Teens/Tweens Gift Guide. Thanks to listeners for such great ideas! Link below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/903150719832696/permalink/3081705578643855/ LINKS: Happier In Hollywood on Substack: https://happierinhollywoodpod.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search Laverne McKinnon — Moonshot Mentor: https://www.lavernemckinnon.com/ The Four Seasons trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKTwtIL4xykSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you unconsciously sabotaging your entrepreneurial journey with limiting beliefs from your corporate past? This episode of Life After Corporate dives deep into the turbulent inner journey from regular paychecks to the unpredictable realm of entrepreneurship. Host Deb Boulanger welcomes transformational coach Danita Young, who shares her raw, inspiring story of hitting rock bottom, rebuilding from failure, and ultimately discovering true alignment. Discover why mastering the inner game—overcoming anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt—is not just a mindset shift but the foundation for sustainable business growth. With practical strategies, memorable stories of resilience, and a powerful reminder that self-development is a prerequisite, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about success.  Tune in to learn why alignment is more powerful than hustle, and how your inner resilience could be the most valuable asset you own.   For Full notes go to https://lifeaftercorporate.com/podcast/   Connect with Danita Young Website: https:/alignwithdanita.com Facebook: @alignwithdanita Instagram: @danitayoung   Ready to turn insights into action? Don't just listen—join the movement! The Life After Corporate Community (https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community) is where ambitious women like you connect, collaborate, and get the strategies, tools, and high-level support to grow a thriving, profitable business. Join us now and start making the powerful connections that will elevate your success! https://lifeaftercorporate.com/community   Other episodes you may enjoy; find them all at: https://lifeaftercorporate.com/podcast/  or Life After Corphttps://pod.link/1500631278orate 213   Scaling Business Growth through Community Building with Entrepreneista's Stephanie Cartin 212.  Unlocking People Magic with Gina Bianchini and Mighty Networks 211.  Secrets to Building Meaningful Memberships from 333 Collective founder, Diana Place 210.  The Upside of Community: How Erin Halper Empowers Independent Consultants 209.  From Corporate to Community Architect: Cate Luzio on Designing Luminary's Unique Network 208.  Building Belonging: How Life After Corporate is Creating a Home for Women Entrepreneurs   **TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST**   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs!  Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. Connect with me on LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12656341/  or on Instagram or our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com .