Be sure to sign up for the special webinar in January – The 3 Things You Haven’t Thought About For Your Next Job Search. Here’s what you’ll gain from this webinar: -Clarity around EXACTLY what you are looking for in an employer – after all, how will you know if you have found IT if you don’t even know what IT is? -Awareness of your values and skills, so you can make sure an employer meshes with your values and appreciates your skills -Deep understanding of your professional purpose – what contri...
Dec 15, 2021•17 min•Ep. 207
I encourage everyone to update their LinkedIn profiles at least once a year. Even if you are not actively job searching, most of you would be open to having a conversation with a recruiter if the opportunity was right – and those recruiters are looking for you primarily on LinkedIn. Here are the areas of your profile I want you to audit before the end of the year: 1. Your headline. This is the content that shows directly below your name and picture. Most people default to their current job title...
Dec 08, 2021•14 min•Ep. 206
Be sure to sign up for the special webinar in January – The 3 Things You Haven’t Thought About For Your Next Job Search. Here’s what you’ll gain from this webinar: ü Clarity around EXACTLY what you are looking for in an employer – after all, how will you know if you have found IT if you don’t even know what IT is? ü Awareness of your values and skills, so you can make sure an employer meshes with your values and appreciates your skills ü Deep understanding of your professional purpose – what con...
Dec 01, 2021•14 min•Ep. 205
Don’t forget to sign up for “The 3 Things You HAVEN’T Thought About For Your Next Job Search” webinar on January 11, 2022. Here’s what you’ll get: ü Clarity around EXACTLY what you are looking for in an employer – after all, how will you know if you have found IT if you don’t even know what IT is? ü Awareness of your values and skills, so you can make sure an employer meshes with your values and appreciates your skills ü Deep understanding of your professional purpose – what contribution you are...
Nov 24, 2021•20 min•Ep. 204
Be sure to sign up for the special webinar in January – The 3 Things You Haven’t Thought About For Your Next Job Search. Here’s the link: https://3thingswebinar.carrd.co/ Last week, I talked about how to prepare for the interview as an internal candidate. Today, I’m talking about the different types of interviews you might encounter – and how to prepare for each. I like to give attribution where it’s due, and I got much of this content from thebalancecareers.com. Many companies will tell you wha...
Nov 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 203
To register for “The 3 Things You HAVEN’T Thought About For Your Next Job Search” on January 11th, 2022, click here: https://3thingswebinar.carrd.co/ I’ve talked extensively about interviews on this podcast – and it’s one of my absolute favorite topics to coach my clients on. Several of my interview podcasts made it on my recent “Best of” podcast on episode #200, so it seems you listeners really want this content. This week I’m talking about how to prepare for the interview as an internal candid...
Nov 10, 2021•20 min•Ep. 202
Freelancing…The Freelance Economy…Side Hustles…Entrepreneurship. As a result of COVID, many people have opted out of their corporate, non-profit, and education jobs in favor of doing their own thing. Still others are continuing to work in their previous profession, while building a side business. Still others are contemplating a shift to self-employment. My guest today is Matthew Mottola, author of The Human Cloud. We talk about The Freelance Economy, what it means to be a freelancer, and the go...
Nov 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 201
For this special episode, I've pulled snippets of wisdom from the top 10 most-listened-to episodes of The Exclusive Career Coach podcast.
Oct 27, 2021•25 min•Ep. 200
My guest today is Marina Kirik, and we’re talking about stress and fatigue around the changes to our work environments due to the pandemic. Marina explains some of the unique challenges of work-from-home, work-in-office, and hybrid arrangements, and gives us strategies for coping with the stress around each. Marina also shares ideas for keeping the healthy habits many of us have adopted during the pandemic as we return to work or see other changes in our work situations. Marina Kirik is a stress...
Oct 20, 2021•44 min
A lot of people – maybe more than ever before – are re-thinking their career path. In this episode with guest Jeff Perry, we talk about making an intentional, rather than reactive, career transition. Everyone has heard of the “Great Resignation” and knows the effects the pandemic has had on certain industries and many careers. We discuss what is going on in the employment landscape in 2021 – and what all of this means for you. Jeff describes career clarity for us, how to determine our non-negoti...
Oct 13, 2021•44 min
My guest this week is Mark Herschberg, and we’re talking about How to Manage People You Don’t Manage. This is a particularly important topic in light of the changes we’re seeing as corporations respond to COVID. Learning how to manage people via influence before you have the position can help show your boss what you are capable of and open the door to a managerial position. Mark talks about the unique challenges of managing people you don’t manage and gives us tips for leading by influence. Mark...
Oct 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 197
My guest this week is Mark Danaher, founder of Mark Danaher Training and Coaching. Mark and I discuss the seismic shift in people’s work because of the pandemic – especially the large number of people who are rethinking their career direction.
Sep 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 196
My guest today is Dave Perry and we’re talking about the concept of a blue-chip stock as it applies to being a standout employee. We talk about how to position yourself as a blue-chip stock during the interview process and once you’ve gotten the job. Dave gives us action steps we can take to begin positioning ourselves as a blue-chip stock. Are you in the wrong job that chips away at you every day? The CareerSpring document and coaching program will help you find a job that uses your zone of gen...
Sep 15, 2021•45 min•Ep. 195
My guest this week is Dave Fano, Founder and CEO of Teal, which provides people with tools, resources, and community for career management. We are talking about startups – how they are different, what to expect if you work at one, and how to transition back into a corporate environment. We also talk about the red flags – and “green flags” – to look for in evaluating a startup as a potential employer. Dave Fano is an entrepreneur with more than 20 years’ experience building products and services ...
Sep 08, 2021•40 min•Ep. 194
My guest this week is Dr. Nicole Tschierske, and we are talking about how to infuse your current position with passion, excitement, and creativity - no matter what is happening in your company, with your boss, or in your personal life. We talk about the “grass is greener” concept that is so prevalent as we come out of the pandemic, how to decide if “hanging in there” a bit longer is the right move for you, and specific action steps you can take to stay motivated, productive, and challenged in yo...
Sep 01, 2021•34 min•Ep. 193
A reminder that I’ve moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.co We’re hearing a lot about “The Great Resignation” of 2021 and the volatile job market. I wanted to personally do a deep dive on this topic, and decided to share what I uncovered with you guys. According to the Labor Department, a recor...
Aug 25, 2021•26 min•Ep. 192
Today I have several guests on the podcast. Alycia Grenesko, Reese Kerlin, and Kristin Kerlin talk with me about why they reached out to me for coaching, what shifted for them during coaching, and what advice they have for others who may be thinking of hiring a coach. I also speak with my coach, Mimi Bishop, who also holds dual roles as a coach and a coachee. The message here is clear: even experienced coaches need coaches to help see themselves objectively, recognize the thoughts and behaviors ...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 191
A reminder that I’ve moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.co Today, I’m talking about whether you should hire a professional resume writer or DIY it. A disclaimer here: I believe EVERYONE would benefit from a professional resume writer. The question then becomes, is the cost worth it? Are the st...
Aug 11, 2021•13 min•Ep. 190
A reminder that I’ve moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.co Today, I’m talking about 3 areas of your LinkedIn profile that are often overlooked – and that can have an outsized effect on your results if done correctly. Those 3 areas are: 1. Your Headline 2. Your Skills 3. Recommendations Your He...
Aug 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 189
A reminder that I’ve moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.co Through various groups I belong to and sites I visit regularly, there is a lot of talk about being in a “toxic work environment.” Today, I want to drill down on what actually constitutes a toxic work environment and what to do if you a...
Jul 28, 2021•27 min•Ep. 188
A reminder that I’ve moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.com Today, I want to drill down on ways to promote yourself as a SME on LinkedIn. Let’s start with why this is important: 1. If you are job searching, putting content on LI in your area of expertise will show potential employers that you ...
Jul 21, 2021•15 min•Ep. 187
Today my guest is Ed Evarts, author of “Driving Your Career.” We talk about ways to take responsibility for your own career success. Ed is a leadership coach, business strategist, and podcaster with Excellius Leadership Development (excellius.com). Reach out to Ed at ed@excellius.com or find him on LinkedIn. Are you in the wrong job that chips away at you every day? The CareerSpring coaching program will help you find a job that uses your zone of genius, recognizes your value, and pays you what ...
Jul 14, 2021•33 min•Ep. 186
I wanted to let you know that I’ve moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.com I’m a huge fan of Brené Brown’s work, and I love her concept of FFTs. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that I don’t say anything that wouldn’t be suitable for all audiences, so I’ll start by...
Jul 07, 2021•18 min•Ep. 185
Our topic today is 7 Raise Rules for Women Who Want to Make More Money, with Laura Browne. Men and women approach salary issues very differently, and Laura and I dive into these differences and how women can ask for what they want. Laura provides us with some of her best tips for asking for a raise and negotiating a salary and compensation package. Laura Browne helps women to make more money at work. She is the author of 10 books, including her newest, Increase Your Income: 7 Rules for Women Who...
Jun 30, 2021•26 min•Ep. 183
I wanted to let you know that I’ve moved to a once-a-month webinar format, held on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Eastern. The topic is different each month, and I jam-pack them full of content. To learn about the next webinar: https://mastercoachwebinars.carrd.com This week, I want to talk about how to wrap up a job interview and what you’ll want to do after the interview to increase your chances of getting the job. At the close of the interview Here are the three things you must ...
Jun 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 183
Today, my guest is Carson Tate of workingsimply.com, and we’re talking about our work relationships. Carson is an employee engagement expert, and we talk about why relationships at work are so important. She also gives us tips for re-engaging with our coworkers now that many of us are going back in the office. She shares with us the “Platinum Rule” and how that applies to our work relationships and the indicators that our relationships at work are suffering. Carson walks us through SCARF threats...
Jun 16, 2021•36 min•Ep. 182
We’d love to think that everything is back to “normal,” and all our pandemic-related stresses and frustrations are behind us. THIS ISN’T TRUE. Whether we are dealing with returning to work, navigating a return to normal with our significant others or children, or rethinking our career path, many of use are still dealing with COVID-related fatigue. My return guest, Jane Springer, is a life and wellness coach. She and I discuss what we’re seeing with our clients and how we are helping them navigat...
Jun 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 181
Today, my guest is Heather Younger, author of The Art of Caring Leadership. In addition to being a best-selling author, Heather is an international speaker, consultant, and facilitator. She is the CEO and founder of Employee Fanatix, an employee engagement, leadership development, and DEI consulting firm. Heather Younger is the host of the Leadership with Heart podcast, and has been featured in Forbes, Huffpost, and SHRM’s All Things Work Podcast. Check out Heather’s website: www.theartofcaringl...
Jun 02, 2021•31 min•Ep. 180
In episode #177, I talked about overcoming your fear of networking. Today’s podcast will be strategies that you may not have thought of to either jumpstart your networking, or to take what you are already doing to the next level. Before I dive into the seven strategies, there are three points I want to make for the one millionth time: 1. Networking is how jobs are gotten 2. There is the Tommy Gun approach and the Bow-and-Arrow approach – I teach my clients the Bow-and-Arrow approach 3. Your goal...
May 26, 2021•20 min•Ep. 179
My guest today is Jen Ngozi, founder of NetWerk®, a global women in leadership organization and movement on a mission to help everyday women worldwide build the community, confidence, and skills needed to become leaders. Since their launch, Jen has grown NetWerk® from her basement to a global community of instructors, members and over 20,000 NetWerkHERS worldwide. Jen has spoken at events with the United Nations, Vogue and Create & Cultivate. She has been seen in HuffPost, Weight Watchers, T...
May 19, 2021•38 min•Ep. 178
