Meetings can be boring. They're a drain and sometimes feel like a complete waste of time! For some of my clients, meetings can be anxiety ridden. A place where they feel they need to prove themselves.Here are 5 tips to make the most out of meetings so you never feel they're a waste of time again!Know the purpose of the meeting before you say yesSet the tone of the meeting at the very startTake the pressure off yourself to perform!Summarise at the end of the meetingEven if you're not sure why ...
Jul 14, 2021•25 min
Trying to get STEM business leaders to take gender equality seriously can be so frustrating! Can you relate?Hear me talk about the 5 things I wish they knew which would finally motivate them to take action:No-one in STEM has got gender equality right (yet). So trying something is better than doing nothing.Don't focus your efforts on recruiting more women if you can't even retain the women you've already got.Don't sit and wait for diverse CVs to roll in. Like anything that's rare and valuable,...
Jul 07, 2021•30 min
The most under-used leadership skill? Trusting your intuition!While having experience and knowledge is useful, those who can tune into their gut feelings can make better decisions, quickly.If you think you're not experienced or knowledgable enough to be a great leader, think again! That's only one side of the equation.L E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydaw...
Jun 30, 2021•32 min
Becoming a leader who's respected in a male dominated workplace has it's challenges. But if you know where to focus your efforts, you will be successful!The problem is, we find it hard to emulate our role models because they can seem so different to us. Most of our examples of strong leaders have really masculine traits. That works for men, but it can feel pretty icky pretending to be someone totally different to us.Here are the 4 things you need to focus on to become a well respected leader:...
Jun 24, 2021•25 min
There's an influencing strategy that everyone seems to have forgotten about which I'm sharing in this episode!We usually think of influencing skills as saying the right thing at the right time. Or wording our sentences to play mind tricks on the people we're trying to convince.But have you considered that none of that actually matters unless your heart is in the right place?Your intention matters. You can carry out the same activity, but if you're intention is to protect yourself (inste...
Jun 16, 2021•19 min
>>> Sign up to my newsletter! <<<I used to look at daily habits as restrictive and boring. But now I know, they actually help to free up brain space to be more creative during the week!Listen in to hear about my personal daily and weekly habits and how they help boost the quality of my life.Episode Summary:My weekly Friday morning reflections that help me be more strategicHow I put myself in a good mindset for sleep with my abundance journalWhat exercise I do each dayHow I d...
Jun 09, 2021•31 min
>>> Schedule your 15-min discovery call with me here <<<I'll be doing quite a few presentations over the next few weeks so I wanted to share how I prepare for me talks. There are also some common things that stop a lot of my clients from doing presentations in the first place so listen into learn how to overcome those fears!Episode SummaryQuestions to ask before you even start preparingWhat's in it for me?What's in it for them?What do I need them to know in order for b...
Jun 02, 2021•40 min
>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<How to be a STEMinist turns 1 this week! Tune into this special episode to hear about the journey it's been on over this pivotal year.Episode Summary:The pickle I was in when I first started this podcastSome life-changing stories from listenersHow this podcast has enriched my lifeWhat to expect from the show moving forwardsResources:Apply for a coaching programme by booking a 15-min discovery callL E T ' S ...
May 26, 2021•36 min
>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<Don't change your behaviour just because you've become a leader!I've had 3 private coaching clients come to me in the past couple of weeks with the same misunderstanding: They thought their leadership style was too nice / empathetic / caring.But when we dug down further, it was because the only role models they'd ever had were men with super directive communication styles.This is common for women in STEM. Our e...
May 19, 2021•22 min
I wanted to interview Natalie Cheung for the longest time on my podcast! After meeting her by chance online, we realised we had so much in common, and so much to add to each other.While Natalie still contributes so much to the development of STEM careers, she had to make a difficult decision to leave her engineering job to find that path.I also wanted to chat to her about the challenges of being ESEA (east & south east Asian) in a mainly caucasian workplace. Natalie hosts her own podcast,...
May 12, 2021•59 min
>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<I'm giving you 2 real life situations of how my coaching clients are applying influencing skills to difficult colleagues.A lot of influencing training is about how to inspire people to follow you - which is great! But sometimes, all we need is to get someone we work with to play ball. This can be really hard when they're just a plain difficult human!These examples will help you to see how you can apply the skil...
May 05, 2021•31 min
>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here! <<<Following on from last week's episode, I'll be sharing 3 practical skills you can use today to help you influence more effectively.No, it's got nothing to do with playing mind games or tricking people into doing stuff. It's just using plain and simple empathy.Episode Summary:How to use paraphrasing to gain a deeper understandingHow to find the win-win in any situationHow using their exact wording helps th...
Apr 28, 2021•28 min
When I say "influence", is the first thing that pops into your head a sleazy car salesman? This is one of the many reasons we avoid building our influencing skills! But I'm hear to tell you that you don't have to trick others to get them on board with your vision.Episode Summary:What people THINK influencing isWhat influencing ACTUALLY involvesHow to get confident with influencing by upgrading your beliefsResources:Learn about my coaching programmesApply for a coaching programme by booking a ...
Apr 21, 2021•29 min
>>> Apply for a 15 minute discovery call to chat about coaching for your needs <<<Who doesn't love a behind-the-scenes peak? Here are the top 3 realisations my clients have had during private coaching sessions with me. Can you relate to any of them?Episode Summary:You don't have to change your leadership style because none of your leaders act like you doWork doesn't have to be hard to be rewardingYou can create meaning in mandatory work activities, even if you don't agree wi...
Apr 14, 2021•30 min
>>> Book a discovery call to chat about coaching for your career growth <<<In this episode, you'll be listening into one of my live web classes, "Intro to Strategic Thinking for Women in STEM".Episode Summary:What strategic thinking actually meansWhat happens when you aren’t strategic at workPractical actions to grow your strategic thinking todayResources:Book a discovery call for Women in STEMSign up to my newsletterL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydaw...
Apr 07, 2021•50 min
I'm talking about 4 things you need to do to solve problems at work before they happen.This is a great way to be known as the person to come to as an expert in your field.Listen in to hear:Why you have to make time to think strategicallyA confidence tip for you to speak up when it's uncomfortableWhy you can't just present problems all the timeHow this is not a place for you to be a perfectionistResources:Listen to Episode 43: How to be More Strategic at WorkL E T ' S C O N N E C T !>...
Mar 31, 2021•23 min
If you're feeling stuck in your career, this might be why: You're not exercising your strategic thinking.We often think that we we do everything we're asked to, or get lots of work done, that means our leaders will start taking us seriously. In fact this has the opposite effect!Listen in to hear:Why you don't feel like you're getting anywhere in your careerWhy you're being treated like a junior but being expected to act like a seniorHow you can teach others to see you as "leadership material"...
Mar 24, 2021•29 min
Quitting your job or planning to move to a new one can be a super exciting time. However most of us get really lazy in those last few months and weeks.While it feels good to slow down and stop caring so much about work, becoming lazy in your current job doesn't set you up for success in your new role.Listen in to hear:Why being lazy in those last few weeks will lower your confidenceHow to be strategic when choosing to quit your jobHow to squeeze every last drop of your current job before movi...
Mar 17, 2021•18 min
>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here! <<<Women are often told they're not strategic enough. Well not anymore!Listen in to learn:The misconception women have about being strategicWhat strategic thinking actually meansHow you can start being more strategic at work todayResources:7-Step STEM Career AuditL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Insta...
Mar 10, 2021•21 min
In this episode, you'll be listening into one of my live web classes, "Handle Workplace Challenges with Confidence".I want to equip you with a powerful tool that will allow you to succeed DESPITE challenges you can't necessarily control.Episode Summary:The common career challenges women in STEM face (I can assure you, you’re not alone!)What happens when you ignore your lack of confidenceHow to be confident in the face of workplace challengesResources:Book a discovery call for Women in STEMSig...
Mar 03, 2021•47 min
Ever worked in a team that has too much work and not enough people? I thought so!This is a really common problem and it can make us feel trapped in a career situation that doesn't help us grow. But there is a way to deal with the issue in a positive way.Episode Summary:What most women in STEM do when overloaded with workWhat happens when you react in this wayWhat you can do to help yourself during busy periods at workResources:Episode 40: The Secret to Work-Life BalanceL E T ' S C O N N...
Feb 24, 2021•28 min
Work life balance can seem like one of those impossible goals to achieve. Surely you can't be successful career woman AND lead a balanced life at the same time!Well the good news is, you can have both, but you need to know the secret to achieving work life balance first.Listen in to hear about:What work-life balance ACTUALLY meansWhat happens when you don't have itWhy people struggle to achieve itWhat you can practically do to achieve work life balance for yourselfL E T ' S C O N N E C ...
Feb 17, 2021•24 min
>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here! <<<How do you react when someone gives you bad feedback? From experience, this is always a tough one to take but there is a logical and positive way you can handle it.Listen in to hear about:When I received THE WORST EVER feedback at workHow I reacted (hint: I wasn't proud of it!)The key golden nugget I learned from the whole situationResources:7-Step STEM Career AuditL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydaws...
Feb 10, 2021•28 min
In this episode, you'll be listening into one of my live web classes, "Self-Confidence Simplified".Episode Summary:Why your previous attempts at building confidence didn't workThe one fundamental theory all confident people live byHow to apply this to your own life and careerIf you've tried countless ways of upping your confidence or you simply don't know where to start, this is the episode for you!Resources:Sign up to my newsletter (and grab a free gift at the same time!)Join the Wonder Wome...
Feb 03, 2021•44 min
Listen in to hear about 5 things that happen when you lack confidence in the workplace. If you've ever felt like confidence was something you can build later - let me assure you that it CANNOT wait!If you want a happy, successful and respected career, forget about building your technical skills for just one second and learn to build your confidence instead.Resources:Episode 14: How to Identify Your Inner CriticCan't attend or missed the web class? Email me: tiffany@tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S&...
Jan 27, 2021•24 min
I didn't know it at the time, but I had gotten my whole career progression strategy back to front when I was working as a mechanical engineer.There were 3 major misconceptions I had of myself when I lacked self confidence. I only wish I had known the truth sooner!My hope is that in sharing these with you, you can fast-track your way greater feelings of self-worth with much less struggle than I did.Resources:Episode 12 The Truth About Time ManagementL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagra...
Jan 20, 2021•31 min
Women in STEM are often told they need to be more confident in the workplace. But they're never taught how OR they're given bad advice on how to do it.Episode Summary:3 common ways women try to build their confidence and failWhat self confidence actually isThe right way to become confidentResources:Hear about my own struggles with lack of confidence in Episode 1Discover your top 3 values worksheetL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson...
Jan 13, 2021•21 min
>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here! <<<If New Year's Resolutions don't work for you, maybe you'll find some inspiration from how I'm approaching 2021.This year, instead of setting new years resolutions, I've created a personal theme fore the year: "Be Intentional"I've chosen to do this because...I'm rubbish at keeping to my NY resolutions A theme is much easier to remember for a whole year than a list of goals to achieveListen in to hear how I intend on keeping ...
Jan 06, 2021•28 min
>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here! <<<This is an update from me about my end of 2020 wrap up and what you can expect from the show next year!I've also got a focus on streamlining what I'm offering in my coaching work so that I can show up as my best self for you as much as possible, so tune in to hear all about that.This is my final podcast episode for 2020 so I'll see you again on 6th January 2021!Resources:7-Step STEM Career AuditBlog Article: 20 Reflections ...
Dec 23, 2020•26 min
>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here! <<<You don't have to be Bill Gates to be a philanthropist. Melissa and Justin from the Awesome Foundation, STEAM Chapter are the best role models to showcase this.Episode Summary:What their personal journeys into STEM careers wereHow they started a whole arm of an organisation without ever meeting in personWhy STEAM?All the doubts and fears they had when starting up, and how they overcame them togetherThe types of amazing STEA...
Dec 16, 2020•57 min
