>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here! <<<What a year 2020 has been! It'll go down in history as the year society changed. I've learned so much about myself and other people - I felt it was only right to share my top 20 reflections with you here.Some are deeply personal, others are a little silly. But together, these reflections have made this crazy year worth experiencing. Enjoy!Resources:Article: How I Got a Promotion without Working Any HarderBook: Awaken the Gi...
Dec 09, 2020•37 min
This episode is brought to you by the Level Up with Confidence Course.It's coming up to the silly season! Typically a busy and stress filled time of year although this year will probably feel a little different due to the Coronavirus restrictions... In any case, I wanted to give you realistic things you can do quickly, in order to feel good during this crazy time.It's about changing you mental state quickly. Here are 5 things you can do in under 5 minutes to do just that.Resources:Sign up to ...
Dec 02, 2020•25 min
Hear about my own personal story of how I mustered up the courage to speak to my boss about what I wanted, and how it completely changed my life.Do other people know what you want? Most of us keep this to ourselves because:We don't want to seem too ambitiousIt would be embarrassing if we didn't get itIf we fail, we won't be true to our wordBut on the flip side, when you tell people what you want, you're more likely to achieve it!If you want my easy to follow step-by-step guide to getting a pr...
Nov 25, 2020•26 min
Want to get promoted? You might be surprised to hear that you don't need to work any harder or be any smarter than anyone else. Listen in to hear my personal story of getting a promotion in my own engineering career.If you want my easy to follow step-by-step guide to getting a promotion as a woman in STEM, be sure to check out my new book, Get Noticed & Promoted: The Playbook.Episode Summary:Why I quit my first jobHow I accidentally created the perfect conditions for a promotionWhy follow...
Nov 18, 2020•34 min
>>>The first 100 copies of my eBook, Get Noticed & Promoted: The Playbook will be given away for free! Follow the link to grab your copy now.There seems to be a lot of misconceptions when it comes to getting a promotion. Some are told that they'll get one when they have been at a company for long enough, others are told they won't get one until someone else gets one.Listen in to hear me bust 4 common myths about getting a promotion that are keeping women in STEM from stepping up!...
Nov 11, 2020•17 min
Get your STEMinist Brain Snacks!Mimi Keshani is an incredibly inspiring STEM role model. She reached her position as VP Operations at Hadean Supercomputing by simply doing the things she loved and following what excited her.Episode SummaryMimi's journey into studying STEMWhy she left the lab for a career in techMimi's golden advice about planning your careerHow Hadean impacts a vast range of fields, from gaming to Covid-19 researchWhat a typical day as a VP looks like... and ...
Nov 04, 2020•33 min
If there's something stopping you from reaching your goals, have you stopped to think about whether it's you?Here are 4 common ways my coaching clients sabotage themselves when it comes to moving forwards in their careers!> Sign up to free weekly career advice: STEMinist Brain Snacks> Join the Community: Wonder Women in STEM> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> Link...
Oct 28, 2020•31 min
Sign up to the Level Up with Confidence Masterclass Now!Today I'm revealing my solutions to the 4 most common problems stopping women in STEM from moving up in their careers.Do you feel like you're not growing in your job lately? That you're feeling stagnant in your role? You're not the only one!Most of my current coaching clients are feeling the same right now so I've gathered their common problems, the solutions and presented them right here in this episode.Skip straight to 10:28 for the ju...
Oct 21, 2020•23 min
Global Equality Collective (GEC) co-founder, Cat is incredibly passionate about finding ways to close the gender pay gap. She has created a framework that scientifically benchmarks the diversity activities that organisations are doing, so that they can improve.Cat Wildman is also a mum of 3, has a science degree, a tech business woman and a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to increasing diversity in workplaces.***Sign up to the Level Up with Confidence Masterclass waitlist here!***Episod...
Oct 14, 2020•46 min
Wouldn't it be amazing to always know you're doing the right thing? To never be uncertain about which action to take, even when it seems like a tough choice? What if you believed that you could totally rely on yourself - even when something is difficult to do?That is what true self confidence feels like. But there is one important thing you need to know about yourself before you can ever achieve this feeling!Listen in to find out what this one thing is, and how you can learn it for yourself.R...
Oct 07, 2020•21 min
If you feel like no one is listening to your ideas or that you're having to really prove your worth at work, it could be because you are sabotaging yourself with poor communication skills!Listen to this episode if you want to sound and feel more confident when you're sharing ideas in a professional setting.I'm brewing something really exciting for you coming up soon! It'll be an interactive learning experience all about how to up-level your confidence at work. Sign up to my newsletter so you ...
Sep 30, 2020•26 min
In celebration of hitting 20 episodes and Tiffany Dawson Coaching turning 1 - this episode is an update on achievements to date, what I'm currently up to and the exciting future for this amazing women in STEM community!Resources:Join the Wonder Women in STEM Facebook communitySign up to my newsletter: STEMinist Brain SnacksLearn about the Global Equality CollectiveAccess The Job Seeking Blueprintemail me: tiffany@tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> Lin...
Sep 23, 2020•40 min
Jessica Dennien is the host of a podcast called 'Mumgineer - Proving women can have it all' where she empowers women to confidently pursue both their personal and professional goals.By day, Jessica is a Design Engineer working for her local council in QLD Australia and specialises in the design of Roads, Drainage and public spaces, What she’s really passionate about is improving her community through her work. In 2019 she was the Design Lead for a project which won the High Commendation Award...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Apply for a free Career Clarity Call with me!Listen in to hear me bust 4 myths about successful people that I'm pretty sure they don't want you to know!Do you look at successful people as an "overnight success" who caught a "lucky break" because they were "in the right place at the right time"?What a disempowering thought!It's time to believe something different - that you CAN control the amount of success you want to have.***Get your FREE Women in STEM, Reimagined Summit ticket here!***Women...
Sep 09, 2020•27 min
Talking about Gender Diversity in STEM to people who don't care about it is frustrating, daunting and difficult!Listen to this episode if you want a super easy way to talk about the topic in a positive way. You'll no longer feel the pressure of having to defend all women in STEM or to know all the answers.Be warned, the way I promote gender equality might be a bit different to other people's methods but I guarantee it works every time.Resources:My article on Thrive Global about how to promote...
Sep 02, 2020•27 min
Alicia is not your stereotypical recruiter. She's a business leader, role model and super passionate about creating gender equality in tech.Episode Summary:What sparked Alicia's passion for women in techHow she finds female role models when there are so few in her industryWhy she started the Women Rock blogHow to identify recruiters and companies that care about womenThe biggest mistake she sees female job applicants makeHow to find (or create!) your tribe of supportive women in STEMIf you're...
Aug 26, 2020•45 min
Everything you believe will definitely come true. How do you feel about this statement? In this episode I'll be explaining why your beliefs drive your destiny and how you can use it to your advantage.Episode Summary:Why everything you believe will definitely come trueWhy it might but preventing you from successHow my negative beliefs about my career caused havoc on my lifeHow to create positive believes that will DRIVE your successResources:Listen to Episode 14 about identifying your inner cr...
Aug 19, 2020•23 min
Have you ever stopped to listen what that mean voice in your head is telling you? Most people don’t think twice about it, accepting it as just part of who they are. But the fact is, the more you tell yourself something, the more you’re going to believe it!This episode is going to help you take that first and very important step to quieting your inner critic: being aware of it. I’ll be sharing 8 ways in which the inner critic most commonly shows up for women.Did you have any big moments of rea...
Aug 12, 2020•24 min
***Check out Aoife's generous gift to us below!***About Aoife O'Dwyer:Aoife (pronounced ee-fa) started her career in science by gaining a degree in Genetics and then a PhD in Immunology. Shortly after finishing her PhD she relocated from Dublin, Ireland to Melbourne Australia where she got her first job as a Medical Science Liaison (or MSL). Having worked her way up to Senior MSL over a number of years in different companies, Aoife developed a passion for demonstrating the value a...
Aug 05, 2020•30 min
If you're always looking for productivity hacks or ways to fit more into everyday, this episode's for you. I'm going to be busting some myths about time management which you must know about!Episode Summary:My old beliefs about being busyWhy time doesn't need to be managedUrgent doesn't equal importantSuccessful people don't do more thingsWhat to say instead of "I don't have time for this"Resources:Listen to my story about impostor syndrome on Episode 6Message me on InstagramFind me on LinkedI...
Jul 29, 2020•24 min
Today I'm speaking straight from the heart! My Real Talk episodes are me talking about what's on my mind right now.This week was inspired by the quote:"Everything we once found difficult, we now find easy."When we're in the middle of a crisis, it's so difficult to see how we're going to get ourselves out of it. I share a couple of mindset shifts you can make to help you do that!If you're stuck on something in your career right now and you don't know how to get yourself out of this hole, you m...
Jul 22, 2020•16 min
Today I'm tackling the BIG issues! I'm sure the whole STEM industry is looking for the answers to how to achieve gender equality.While there's still so much that STEM business leaders need to take responsibility for, there is one thing that every woman in STEM can do to help!Episode Summary:Who's fault is gender inequality in STEM?The problem with STEM at schoolThe problem with STEM in the workplaceWhat you can do to helpResources:Message me on InstagramMessage me on LinkedInL E T ' S C O N N...
Jul 15, 2020•18 min
"How do I figure out which direction to take my career in?" is one of the most common questions I get. I was stuck in my own cycle of career indecision for YEARS before I figured out I was doing it back to front.In this episode I'll reframe how you think about your own career path so you can get clarity on what steps to take next.Episode Summary:My own career direction dilemmas in the pastReframing how you think about your career pathUsing the "fail fast" methodWhy changing your career goals ...
Jul 08, 2020•17 min
Career path, career plan, career strategy... what are these??? It seems like one of those things we should just know about once we hit a certain level but no one ever teaches you how to create one.Listen in to learn what a career strategy is, why it will lead you to a happier life and what you need to know to get started on writing your own!Episode Summary:What a career strategy isWhy women in STEM need a career strategyWhat a career strategy look likesWhat stops most people from writing a ca...
Jul 01, 2020•17 min
Do you love avoiding confrontation? Well maybe it's because no one's ever taught you how to have a difficult conversation!This episode teaches you an easy to follow structure and useful guidance for navigating those tough conversations.Episode SummaryThe three choices you have when someone does something you're not happy aboutMy top 5 tips on having difficult conversationsWhere to get supportResourcesNeed a community to get support and encouragement before a difficult conversation starts? Joi...
Jun 24, 2020•17 min
Imposter syndrome is something that plagues SO many women in STEM, I knew I had to record an episode about this. I suffered through it myself for many years and I wanted to share the strategy I used to overcome it.Episode Summary:What is impostor syndrome?My own battles with itThe strategy I used to overcome impostor syndromeResources:Join the Wonder Women in STEM community!Need help with your own impostor syndrome battles? Contact me at www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Insta...
Jun 17, 2020•18 min
A lot of us have been working from home for a few months now due to the pandemic, but few have figured it out.I hear so many gripes from women in STEM about feeling like they're always at work and not being able to switch off.This episode will give you 5 ideas to take away and weave into your own working-from-home life. The bonus is that following these ideas, you'll also set yourself up for success for when you DO have to return to the office!Episode Summary:My own challenges with switching ...
Jun 10, 2020•26 min
Searching for a new job is something most people dread! But jobseekers, don't fret. In this episode I'll cover two key things you need to know to land a job you love.Episode Summary:How to gain clarity on what you want out of a job and stick to itThe steps to negotiate your starting salaryWhere to get more help on searching for and securing your dream STEM roleResources:Access The Job Seeking Blueprint hereL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson&...
Jun 03, 2020•22 min
Everyone knows gender equality is something we should care about. But until everyone understands WHY gender inequality actually exists, it's pretty hard to solve the problem!By the end of this episode you should have a really clear explanation about WHY gender inequality exists so you can help motivate those around you to join you on your STEMinist journey.Episode Summary:Mini history lesson on women's rightsHow it relates to us in the STEM world todayWhy awareness of the problem is the cure ...
May 27, 2020•18 min
Are you stressing out about finding the perfect mentor? Or maybe you're thinking, "if only I had a mentor, then my career would start going well".Finding a good mentor can be awkward, stressful and sometimes unfruitful! Plus the idea that NEEDING a mentor to get your career on track is so disempowering.This may go against a lot of advice out there but I'm sharing it anyway because it works! (I should know, I used these tactics myself.)Episode SummaryCommon problems women have with finding a m...
May 27, 2020•25 min
