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5 Minute Career Hack

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Any major pivot in life can be scary and filled with uncertainty. Whether your pivot is career, company, or confidence, we've got the expert hacks you need. Each week on the 5 Minute Career Hack Podcast, you’ll hear: - From real-life pivot masters and their journey through our interview series. - 5 minutes of actionable career & personal development in our Career Hack series. - Inspiration, motivation, and a pivot plan for the week.
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Episodes

Career Hack #39: Mental Fitness Training

In this episode, Alicia continues the series around well-being. Your career and personal life can converge and lead to burnout. Alicia specifically shares a client case study, several hacks to support your mental/emotional health, and as always leaves you with much to think about and more importantly act on right now. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Jul 26, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Career Hack #38: Rest

In this episode, Candyce shares her personal experience and learnings with Rest. Starting with a question her therapist asked her, "what is the balance in your mental bank account?" She challenges the idea of depriving yourself of sleep to be successful. Candyce is giving you 4 key hacks to focus on to ensure you don't enter a state of burnout. If you are dealing with burnout currently, you will begin to find your way out by implementing these hacks. There is power in information, knowledge and ...

Jul 12, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Career Hack #37: Career Fitness

In this episode, Jamila discusses the thing that so many are wanting, asking for, and needing...work life balance. Is this something you can achieve? How do you get it and keep it? Everything you need to get started down the path of career fitness is in the episode to start of our series on well-being. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Jul 05, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Career Hack #36: Run It Back

In this episode, Alicia is wrapping up our series on salary negotiation with everything that you never thought you should be negotiating as a part of your salary. There is so much packed into this career hack that you need to grab your notepad, and as soon as it its over run it back to you make sure you never miss this as a part of your compensation ever again. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Jun 28, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Career Hack #35: Yes At First Sight

In this episode, part 2 of the series on Negotiation, Candyce discusses some of the consequences of not negotiating your compensation as well as critical hacks to ensure you are confident and successful. Negotiating your salary should be collaborative between you and the organization. It should not be competitive, compromising, accommodating and you should NOT avoid this process. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Jun 21, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Career Hack #34: The Alternative

In this episode, Jamila continues our series on all things salary . It's all about your bag, your bread, your coins, your money! She provides the absolute most important thing you need to have a successful NEGOTIATION for your compensation. You don't want to miss this 5 minutes! There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Jun 14, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Career Hack #33: Keep Up With Your Coins

In this episode, Alicia kicks starts our series on all things salary. It's all about your bag, your bread, your coins, your money! She provides key hacks to ensure you know how to do salary research for yourself & covers what most people do not give themselves monetary credit for in the workplace. Understanding how to quantify the equity value you provide an organization is vital! There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Jun 07, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Career Hack #32: 360 Degrees

In this episode, Candyce wraps up the series on how to Get There Faster with bit more on leading in each direction. She discusses the north, south, east and west of effective leadership and relationship building from every angle. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Jun 03, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Career Hack #31: Leverage Across

In this episode, Jamila discusses effectively leveraging your relationships with your peers & support partners to "Get There Faster". You cannot and will not be successful in moving your career & compensation without these Hacks. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

May 24, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Career Hack #30: Say My Name

In this episode, Alicia discusses who is going to carry your name into the room? The room being rooms that you are not in; rooms where decisions are made for promotions and compensation. You need a sponsor! Get a couple of foundational scripts that you can make your own and more as you secure sponsors. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

May 17, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Career Hack #29: Last Dance

In this episode, Candyce discusses leveraging down as a leader. Yes, your direct reports, the people you manage, the team you lead are extremely important to your success in your career and compensation. Their performance and perception of your leadership quality will help to shape your brand as a leader. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

May 10, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Career Hack #28: Leverage Up

In this episode, Jamila discusses effectively leveraging your relationship with your boss to "Get There Faster". Setting the tone during the interview process and every subsequent interaction with your boss using these 4 Hacks will have you well on your way to your next promotion and/or raise. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let's Hack!

May 03, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Career Hack #27: Upskill

In this episode, Alicia provides 5 practical yet effective ways for you to "Get There Faster" through a process called Upskill. Spoiler alert: it does not always equal another degree or a certification to get promoted or change careers. While those can add value and some professions require it, there are other ways to advance your skill set to move your career or transition into another career. Goal = Always Be Learning. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s ...

Apr 28, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Career Hack #26: Stretch Assignments

In this episode, Candyce shares the infamous "$85k offer" that she received following a stretch assignment. While an extremely tough lesson, it has shaped her career trajectory and compensation ever since. The "$85k offer" experience also helped shaped part of the mission for the 5 Minute Career Hack. This example like many others can be avoided if you have the right knowledge and application going into your stretch assignment; to get the work experience and the bag! There is power in informatio...

Apr 19, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Career Hack #25: Own It

In this episode, Jamila discusses the importance of owning your mentoring/coaching/sponsor/champion relationships. Your ability to accelerate your career & compensation will often times be dependent on these relationships so understanding and owning it is vital. Get 5 hacks that you have full control over that will Get You There Faster! There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Apr 12, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Career Hack #24: Succession Planning

In this episode, Alicia discusses planned succession and the influence your network can have on your career map. Do you know your organization's structure and processes around succession planning? Do you know how to navigate and position yourself for succession planning within your organization? Get 3 hacks now to take the first steps towards being considered for the next role that you want. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Apr 06, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Career Hack #23: Low Priced Miracles

In this episode, Candyce discusses the importance of getting paid for everything you do. Too often women accept a role, dive in and work miracles to never get compensated, get passed over for promotions and more. There are many ways to calculate your value and what you bring to the table. Get one very important formula and step by step explanation to get what you are worth. Let's Hack!

Mar 29, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Career Hack #22: Septuplet Factor Pt.2

In this episode, Jamila is following up from Career Hack #19 Septuplet Factor with additional steps women can take to close the retirement gap. Implement and take control of your financial freedom right now & get the 7 factors are compounding against you. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Career Hack, Let’s Hack!

Mar 22, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Career Hack #21: Double Bind

In this episode, Alicia discusses the Double Bind women face in the workplace consistently across all industries. Alicia shares how women and men are perceived as well as how we expect women and men to show up in the workplace. This unconscious bias is detrimental and taxing for women. Women: If you didn't know now you know; if you felt these stereotypical biases in the past now you know you are not alone, they are true. Men/Women: Get 5 Hacks to help women unravel the Double Bind they face all ...

Mar 15, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Career Hack #20: 17 Points

In this episode, Candyce discusses the need for Champions vs. Mentors. 20% of US companies have sponsor programs, according to the Society of Human Resource Management. Mentoring programs are easier to develop, but sponsorship pays off with promotions and increases. Candyce hits the high numbers to provide you with four of the eight characteristics of a great Champion for you in your career. Let's Hack!

Mar 10, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Career Hack #19: Septuplet Factor

It’s Women’s History Month! In this episode, Jamila gives you the hard truth about all of the factors converging on women and their financial experience throughout life. There is power in information, knowledge and a 5 Minute Hack! In Part 1 of the Septuplet Factor, Jamila gives you 3 Hacks that will get you started immediately towards your financial freedom. Stay tuned for Part 2 in a few weeks. Let’s Hack!

Mar 01, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Career Hack #18: Detoxify Your Work Environment

In this episode, Alicia starts out by letting you know you could be the reason for your toxic work environment! But in true 5 Minute Career Hack fashion, she doesn’t leave you hanging without a solution. Alicia provides easy tips to assess your role in the workplace, as well as four hacks to help you to detoxify your workplace. Let’s Hack!

Feb 22, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Career Hack #17: Got A Question Get An Answer

In this episode, Candyce is singing from the gospel of Chris Brown, Got A Question Get Answer during the interview process. When the interviewer asks at the end of an interview, “do you have any questions” too many candidates say no or they do not ask questions to close the deal & get the offer. Get the negative impact of not asking questions and three Hacks for asking the right questions during the interview process. Let’s Hack!

Feb 15, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Career Hack #16: Career Options

In this episode, Jamila discusses just how important it is to have Options at all stages of your Career. Using basketball as her life long muse, Jamila breaks down 5 options you can start executing on today and take control of your career path!

Feb 08, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Career Hack #15: SWOT Analysis

In this episode, Alicia discusses the infamous SWOT Analysis in 5 Minute Career Hack Fashion. Alicia helps you prepare for the most frequently asked questions like "Tell Me Your Strengths". You will learn to assess yourself using the SWOT Analysis and never feel uncomfortable again. Let’s Hack!

Feb 01, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Career Hack #14: Brag Notes

In this episode Candyce discusses the 5 areas you need to include in your Brag Notes, aka Career Journal. This career confidence log will help you be better prepared to Brag on yourself in interviews, performance reviews, promotion time, and more! Let’s Hack 🕹

Jan 25, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Career Hack #13: Interview Energy

In this episode, Jamila talks you through the right energy to bring on your next date i.e. your next interview. Too many times candidates enter an interview carrying baggage from their current/previous relationship. Get these 5 mindset shifting hacks and not only will you enter the interview with the right energy, but you will also be well on your way to landing multiple job offers. Let’s Hack!

Jan 18, 20226 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Career Hack #12: 80/20 Activity

In this episode, Alicia helps you to identify what activity will get you the best outcomes. She discusses the inequality of life and human beings. We each have our own race to run and it is a unique race. Whether that is a new career, new position, or new level of compensation, Alicia has you covered in this episode. Don't miss out on these Career Hacks for the perspective and 20% activity necessary to place 80% of your energy.

Jan 11, 20228 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Career Hack #11: Career Boss Up

In this episode, Candyce prepares you for The Year of the Boss! From making sure they know your name to going before you know, the time for the Career Boss Up is now. Raise the stakes in your career & compensation.

Jan 04, 20227 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Career Hack #10: Fear - I Don’t Care

In this episode, Jamila discusses the thoughts on repeat in your mind. These thoughts are holding you back from executing your ideal career path. If you put this Career Hack to use now, you will be ready to execute in 2022!

Dec 28, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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