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Typical Skeptic PodcastTSP #2188 – Andrea Martin | Growing Up Alien: Galactic UpdatesTSP #2188 – Andrea Martin | Growing Up Alien: Galactic Updates & Gossip
Tonight at 8 PM Eastern, join me on the Typical Skeptic Podcast as I welcome Andrea Martin, the creator of the YouTube channel Growing Up Alien. Andrea has shared since childhood that she has always felt “not of this world,” and her channel dives into her unique journey, cosmic insights, and perspectives on what it truly means to be Growing Up Alien.
In this episode, we’ll start on YouTube and then continue on Rumble, where Andrea will give us the latest galactic updates and galactic gossip—from starseed w...
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Leadership Traits DecodedResilience is More Than Surviving - It's About Thriving Through ChallengesWhat does it really mean to be resilient as a leader? Too often, resilience is mistaken for simply “toughing it out.” In reality, it’s about cultivating the sustained energy and adaptability that allow you not just to survive setbacks, but to emerge stronger from them.In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin unpack the science and practice of resilience. They reveal why resilience isn’t a trait you can master through technical training - it requires a holistic approach that bridges both professional and perso...
2025-09-0309 minLeadership Traits DecodedEmpathy - The Leadership Trait That Creates Safety in Uncertain TimesHow can leaders manage their own stress while supporting teams through turbulence?In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin tackle the critical leadership trait of empathy - one of the most vital yet misunderstood qualities for today’s leaders. Drawing from data-driven insights in their Sageforge.ai platform, they reveal the direct connection between rising anxiety, declining well-being, and deteriorating culture.Far from being just a “soft skill,” empathy is a powerful capability that helps leaders create psychological safety, reduce stress, and sustain organizational perform...
2025-08-2715 minLeadership Traits DecodedDrives Accountability - Building a Culture Where Responsibility SticksWhat happens when no one knows who’s really responsible?Accountability forms the backbone of effective leadership, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood organizational traits. In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin unpack the leadership trait of drives accountability, exploring its dual nature as both personal responsibility and the ability to instill ownership in others.Diving into the four cultural dimensions they measure - communication, trust, alignment, and accountability - they reveal how accountability often surfaces last in the chain of organizational bre...
2025-08-2011 minLeadership Traits DecodedBelief in Others - Empowering or Controlling?Why do some leaders empower their teams to thrive while others fall into the trap of micromanagement?The answer often lies in a fundamental trait: belief in others. In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin explore how a leader’s capacity to trust in their team’s abilities creates a foundation for empowerment or dysfunction.They discuss the delicate balance between accountability and belief, revealing how these traits work in tandem to create effective leadership. Too little belief in others can turn leaders controlling rathe...
2025-08-1611 minLeadership Traits DecodedThe Arrogance ParadoxWhy does arrogance derail promising careers more than almost any other leadership trait?In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin dissect one of leadership’s most challenging derailers: arrogance. Unlike many traits, those who struggle with arrogance often fail to recognize it in themselves - making it one of the hardest patterns to change.The discussion explores two common scenarios: the accomplished leader whose confidence edges into arrogance, and the less experienced professional whose inflated self-perception creates barriers to growth and collaboration. They r...
2025-08-0610 minLeadership Traits DecodedStrategic Perspective - Seeing Today’s Actions Through Tomorrow’s LensIs strategic thinking something you’re born with or can it be developed over time?In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kiriazis and Drea Martin explore the leadership trait of strategic perspective - the ability to connect individual actions to long-term goals and make decisions with future impact in mind.They discuss how this skill shows up differently across leaders, from those who seem naturally wired to “see the whole board” to those who develop their strategic muscles through intentional practice and reflection. Drawing on real experiences and dat...
2025-07-3012 minLeadership Traits DecodedPattern Recognition - The Leadership Skill That Sees What Others MissWhat if you could spot challenges and opportunities before anyone else saw them coming?Pattern recognition enables leaders to identify trends, make informed decisions, and anticipate issues before they emerge, making it a critical component of strategic leadership. In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kiriazis and Drea Martin explore how this cognitive ability shapes organizational success and what happens when leaders struggle with it.They cover:• How pattern recognition helps leaders make faster, better decisions and prevent problems from becoming systemic• Why connecting dots across peopl...
2025-07-2311 minLeadership Traits DecodedPurpose Drives Performance - Decoding the Misunderstood Trait of Hunger & DriveIs ambition always about climbing the ladder or can it be about mastering where you are?In this episode of the #LeadershipTraitsDecoded Podcast, Cynthia Kiriazis and Drea Martin unpack the often misunderstood trait of hunger & drive - the internal ambition to achieve, improve, and push beyond expectations with relentless energy and proactive ownership.They explore: Hunger/drive as a constant push for progress and self-fueled motivation Why a 50th percentile score means “average,” not failing — and why that’s often enough Vertical drive (pursuing advancement) vs. horizontal drive (mastering your current rol...
2025-07-1612 minLeadership Traits DecodedThe Curious Leader’s Dilemma - When Questions Spark Friction Instead of ClarityWhat happens when a leader’s need to understand runs up against a team’s need to execute?In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin unpack Intellectual Curiosity - a trait that drives deeper understanding but can create friction when not well-managed.Cynthia shares real-world moments where her curiosity collided with others’ preferences for brevity. Together, the hosts explore how to balance the hunger for clarity with the communication needs of different roles and personalities.You’ll learn:When intellectual curiosity becomes a strength...
2025-07-0910 minLeadership Traits DecodedDetail Orientation - When Precision Becomes a Leadership AdvantageWhy do some leaders thrive in the weeds while others miss critical details?In this episode of Leadership Traits Decoded, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin explore the leadership trait of detail orientation - when it matters, when it doesn’t, and how to build systems that support it.From Cynthia’s real-world story of a client stuck in big-picture thinking, to Drea’s insights from platform data, they unpack how detail orientation functions across roles - and why more isn’t always better. A CEO may not need deep detail sk...
2025-07-0208 minLeadership Traits DecodedAuthenticity Creates Trust - How Leaders Build Stronger OrganizationsWhat happens when a leader shows up as their authentic self? Trust deepens, alignment accelerates, and organizations become more resilient and high-performing.In this episode, Cynthia Kyriazis and Drea Martin explore authenticity as a measurable leadership trait - one that plays a critical role in shaping culture and driving business outcomes. Backed by insights and analytics from our platforms - they break down how authenticity links directly to two essential cultural dimensions: trust and alignment.Through contrasting real-world examples, the conversation reveals what authenticity looks like in action - a...
2025-06-2508 min
Career ConfessionsWhy Being More Productive Won't Solve Your Problems - EP086Many of my coaching clients come to me wanting to be more productive because they aren't meeting some goal or expectation they've set for themselves. You can do a Google search and find hundreds of productivity hacks. But is doing more really the answer?Not always! So, how can you determine the productivity issues you're really trying to solve? On this episode of Career Confessions, I'll walk you through some reasons we seek the answers to more success in all the wrong...
2022-08-2212 minCareer Confessions3 Ways to Sidestep Career Blocking Branding Moves - EP085What projects do you want to be known for? Do you want to be known as a leader or the go-to name for your dream project? Are you sure about what you’re projecting when it comes to your personal brand? It can be challenging to stay focused on who we are, so we project the right things in our personal brand while working on projects, paying bills, and raising our families. But if you don't take charge of evaluating and solidifying your brand, who will?
2022-08-0815 minCareer ConfessionsDo You Have the Millionaire Mindset? - EP084Do you have the millionaire mindset? I am not talking about what you have in your bank account, although I believe that money will be a side-effect. I'm talking about developing the focus to chase the version of yourself you see in your mind's eye. It's hard to step into the unknown and make the changes required to get you where you want to be—but it's always worth it. So how can you get to what is waiting out there for you?
2022-07-2521 minCareer ConfessionsQ&A: Truth Bombs for Becoming the Creative Director of Your Life - EP083I'm a big proponent of doing what it takes so all areas of your life flourish because we're not just here to chase paychecks and promotions. Recently I've had some questions come in on my Instagram stories, so I thought it would be a great idea to do a little Q&A on the podcast to go deeper and share some of the things that I'm learning that will help you as you grow in your career and in your personal life. On this Q&A episode of Career Confessions, I'm ans...
2022-07-1122 minCareer ConfessionsA 4-Step Process to Clarity About What You TRULY Want - EP082June brings us a new season and an invitation to reevaluate our goals as we step into the second half of the year and the 3rd quarter in July. Is it time to accelerate your plans for reaching your goals? Or maybe you have a niggling feeling that you need to reroute or even completely throw your plan out and start from scratch with new goals. NOW is the perfect time to decide what you really want in your career and your life so you can set the right targets to set...
2022-06-1312 min
To the FoothillsEp 19: My Horse...My Best Friend! Foothills Lifestyle with your Horses featuring Andrea OsmondMy Horse…My Best Friend! Foothills Lifestyle with Your Horses– To the Foothills with Robert Martin Episode 19 Andrea OsmondAndrea Osmond is nearly a native to Colorado as her family relocated to Colorado from Chicago's suburbs when she was six years old. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Denver. She studied Communication, Marketing, Public Speaking, and Sociology. During this time, Andrea also activated a real estate license and practiced as a realtor to fund her way through college. She began practicing real estate around the time of the recession but found her niche specializing in educating and...
2022-06-0720 minCareer ConfessionsThe Key Question To Ask Yourself When at a Career Crossroads - EP081Do you feel like you are being pushed to decide what's next in your career? Is time to change directions from the career path you thought you were set on? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you might be at a career crossroads. So, what do you do when what you've been doing is no longer working for you, and you need to make a new plan? Often, when we reach a certain level in our career trajectory, we find oursel...
2022-06-0621 minCareer ConfessionsStrategies to Overcome Your Fear of Making the Wrong Career Choice - EP80The idea that you must have a linear plan for your career path is a disservice to your potential and a way to overwhelm yourself very quickly. Many of us traveled through higher education believing that there was one dream job out there for us and that our career trajectory would follow a predictable path—but often, that's not the case. One of the questions I get quite often is which career path someone should pursue. It can be challenging to know what you want for the rest of your life in your early 20s. As...
2022-05-2318 minCareer ConfessionsTips to Maximize Your Executive Presence - EP079You just received the email to schedule an interview for your dream position. Now what? Do you schedule the time and then rest on your credentials until the big day? No way! Not if you listen to this podcast! I have seen incredible candidates come across my desk looking to be part of my team that were utterly amazing on paper but lacked presence during the interview. I've also had someone I noted was lacking a few of the qualifications blow me away with their presence when we met, maki...
2022-05-1618 minCareer Confessions5 Tips to Maximize Your Career Profile - EP078What does your personal brand on LinkedIn say about you? Does it quickly express who you are in a way that positions you to make the right connections? Recently, I've been in hiring mode, and I've received an influx of applications. When I looked at all those resumes, there were some whom I wanted to reach out to immediately to set up an interview. So, of course, the next thing I did was check out their LinkedIn profile. What I found there surprised me. Some had a bit...
2022-05-0921 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Shut Out the Noise and Focus on Your Truth -EP077What happens on your bad days? You know the ones, maybe a huge project you were going to lead was taken away, or you get three rejections in a row, or perhaps you feel like you haven't had any time to spend with your kids because you've been working all the time. What happens on those days? Truth be told, what happens after those bad days is the most critical in our lives. What you do next, and where you go from there is what matters the most. I'll be honest, having a ca...
2022-05-0226 minCareer Confessions3 Tips to Successfully Manage a High-Powered Career and a Family—with Richard Burke - EP076Managing a high-powered career while raising a family and maintaining a happy, healthy marriage can be difficult. Usually, the end of the workday doesn’t leave much of you left for your family. So, how can you successfully leave work at work, and switch gears so you can be present for your family? Richard Burke is a Certified Professional Coach, Experienced business consultant, Educator/Professor, and Digital Marketing Expert. He’s spent his career in leadership roles, including 10 years as President of a $25 million eCommerce company and five years as Vice President of eCommerce at a Fortune 500 Company. He’s also b...
2022-04-2526 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Take Ownership of Your Actions - EP074Where does empowerment begin? It begins with taking ownership of our thoughts, decisions, and actions. Are you happy with the ownership you are taking in your personal and professional life? If not, when was the last time you did an ownership checkup? Maybe you’ve had the feeling for a while that something is impeding your progress. Perhaps you’ve been indulging in more ice cream than usual, skipping workouts for marathon Netflix sessions, or arguing with your partner more than you would like. We all have those times when we realize we’ve stoppe...
2022-04-1112 minCareer ConfessionsStrategizing Your Growing Pains - EP072Do you find that your career growth trajectory sometimes feels overwhelming? What do you do when you are face to face with a problem you don't see a solution for? Over the years, I have learned reaching for new heights in your business or professional life means facing new obstacles. As you continue to scale the summit, eventually, you will find yourself face to face with a bigger challenge than you have ever met before. And the bigger you've grown, the bigger that problem is going to be. Especially with rapid growth. Recently, I had a problem th...
2022-04-0416 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Develop Your EQ to Elevate Your Career - EP071What is the most important skill of a good leader? Think back to the great bosses you have worked with. What qualities did they have that you wanted to emulate? Were they great at the technical aspects of their job? Did they have a good head for business or a high IQ? Or was it something more? Being equipped with the hard skills necessary to perform your position is important. But other skills, like communication, collaboration, empathy, and adaptability, are equally valuable and should not be overlooked. Those are soft skills. They include the personal qu...
2022-03-3114 minCareer Confessions3 Steps to Taking on an Official Leadership Role - EP070Are you ready to transition from individual contributor to direct supervisor? If you want to be responsible for other people’s performance, you need to do some intentional preparation to take on a leadership role. On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why it’s crucial to understand the audience who will advocate for your promotion, exploring how to connect with key decision-makers who may not realize you’re ready for direct reports. I challenge you to ask for feedback from the right people to understand how you impact others, describing how to identify your leadership blind spots and deve...
2022-03-2812 minCareer ConfessionsGrowing Through the Pain and Staying True to Your Dreams - EP069Do you want to grow your career, but feel stuck? Do you find yourself walking the line between being challenged and being overwhelmed? Over the years, I’ve learned that if I want to be successful in business, I need to work to understand myself and grow as a person. If I am not in tune with my thoughts, feelings, and intentions, I cannot show up as my best self to serve others. I have hit my fair share of bumps in the road, but I have never thought about quitting. Expanding myself out of my co...
2022-03-2423 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Align Yourself with Your Next Career Move - EP068Are you stuck and unsure of your next career move? We all have those moments when our stomach is filled with anticipation because you are about to do something BIG! Or maybe you are walking around on cloud nine from landing a new client or closing a big deal for your company. Those are the moments we all want to keep replaying on our highlight reel. Maybe it has been a while since you have had that feeling. It happens. Perhaps you are in a season where circumstances in your personal life are taking up a...
2022-03-1723 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Manage Your Relationship with Your Boss - Ep067How would your boss describe you? Do you ‘assume’ they know how hard you’re working? Or ‘hope’ they understand the value you bring? You cannot wait for your supervisor to advocate for you. You’ve got to manage up and advocate for yourself. Hope is not a strategy. You need a plan. On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss the importance of developing a healthy relationship with your boss, describing how common it is for top performers to be blindsided by a lack of support from direct sup...
2022-03-1420 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Get Paid According to What YOU Bring to the Table - Ep066Has a negative mindset around money kept you stuck not earning what you know you are worth? In our society, money seems to be a taboo subject. We don’t talk about it, which makes it easy to develop a negative money mindset. Your truth around money might be rooted in the way you were brought up, then cemented by finding out that someone else in your same position is making more. Don’t believe me? Just spend a few minutes in any career Facebook group, and you’ll find evidence that points to whatever you're c...
2022-03-1014 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Accelerate Your Career Trajectory - EP065When you first begin a new role, your inspiration and enthusiasm are at their peak. You're providing value and doing great work. But there comes a point when your enthusiasm for being there diminishes. You’re still giving 100%, but the learning curve has leveled off. For most people, that is fine, but you feel stifled and even a bit frustrated. You're ready to accelerate, but you are tired of feeling like you're always searching. So, how do you position yourself for your next move? On this episode of Career...
2022-03-0713 minCareer ConfessionsThe 360-Degree Audit that Leads to Success - EP064So, you want to grow? Well, it starts with auditing your personal and professional life to make sure everything is working for you and not against you. It starts with balance. Being out of balance has a domino effect, spilling into all the other areas of your life until you find yourself becoming frustrated, dreading your day, and possibly even suffering physically. But how do you realign yourself when things have gotten off track? First, you must examine what’s going on internally. On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why conducting a life...
2022-03-0314 minCareer ConfessionsPositioning Yourself to Achieve Massive Career Growth- EP063What do you want to be known for? What have you accomplished? What makes you different from anyone else? These are all important questions to ask ourselves when we want to grow. Figuring out the best way to position yourself and your brand is one of the most beneficial things you can do when you are feeling like your career is at a stand-still, or even just growing a little slower than you would like. On this episode of Career Confessions, I dive deeper into the topic of the last episode and...
2022-02-2811 minCareer Confessions4 Systems for Achieving Next-Level Career Growth - EP062Do you want more from your career, but you’re not sure how to reach the next level? Whether you work in a corporate setting or you’re building your own business, accelerating your growth brings up some common fears and doubts. And if you work in a remote setting, it can feel even more challenging to show up at your best and promote yourself. But I’ve uncovered four key pillars to help you be a top performer (no matter where you are) and get paid like one too.
2022-02-2418 minCareer ConfessionsSocial Media, My Divorce Story & The Pain of Comparison - EP061Everyone looks perfect on social media. Their bodies, careers, relationships, families… It all looks better than what I have, right? It’s easy to get wrapped up inwhat everyone else's relationships look like on social media, but it’s important to remember that it’s not as genuine as it looks. On this episode of Career Confessions, I’m taking a different approach than usual and sharing my struggle with divorce, debt, and comparing my relationship to others. We all want to prove to the rest of the world that we have it the best and sharin...
2022-02-2126 minCareer ConfessionsWho Are You Outside of Your Title? - EP060I am an engineer. I have a master's degree. I am a corporate leader. But while I am proud of those titles and accomplishments, they’re not permanent. And knowing that allowed me to transition from my 9-to-5 to full-time entrepreneurship. So, how do we take pride in what we’ve done without letting it define us? On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss the danger in letting your identity get wrapped up in the titles you’ve earned, describing the fears I faced in leaving the securi...
2022-02-1722 minCareer ConfessionsTake Control of Your Financial Future—with Chris Jenkins - Ep59As we move through the stages of life, our financial lives grow and get more complicated too. But no matter what stage you’re in now, a financial planner can help you make good decisions and make the most of the opportunities you have. So, what’s it like to work with a financial planner? How can they help you take control of your future and create a plan based on what’s important to you? Chris Jenkins spent 20 years as a successful engineer in the oil and gas industry before transitioning to finance...
2022-02-1423 minCareer ConfessionsThe Connection Between Income & Influence—with Jessica Yarbrough - EP058There is a direct correlation between your level of influence and your income. But how do you build credibility and expand your level of influence? What's the best way to position the value you bring to the table? Jessica Yarbrough is a business strategist and growth expert who helps entrepreneurs ditch the overwhelm and build a business that is sustainable, scalable and wildly profitable. Jessica has a gift for teaching clients how to build their credibility and make the impact and income they desire. On this episode of Career Confessions, Jessica j...
2022-02-0725 minCareer ConfessionsHow Is a Fear of Failure Stopping You? - EP057What area of your life is not flourishing because you have a fear of failure? Stepping into the unknown is the only way to grow. But one misstep doesn’t make YOU a failure. In fact, failing means you’re on the path to success. So, how do we reframe the way we look at failure and rewrite a definition that serves us? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why failure is NOT a sign that you should stop and explore the false assumption that because something happened in the past, it will happe...
2022-02-0323 minCareer ConfessionsWhy You Make Good Money but Still Feel Broke—with Katie Gibbons - Ep056Are you stuck in a cycle of spending to escape your life? Are you paying for the symbols of success but feeling unfulfilled? Is money stopping you from making a career change? What if you could stop chasing a paycheck and start chasing your purpose? Katie Gibbons is an entrepreneur and financial wellness coach. She left a successful 18-year career in corporate banking to help women manage their money, get out of debt and build the life they really want. On this episode of Career Confessions, Katie joins me to discuss her...
2022-01-2726 minCareer ConfessionsPivot to Win—with Jordan Babineaux - EP055As Charles Darwin famously said, it is not the strongest nor the smartest of the species that survive, but the one most responsive to change. But what do you do when your identity gets wrapped up in a title and change seems becomes a big challenge? How do you navigate change through a period of uncertainty? What does it look like to transition from one identity to another? Jordan Babineaux is a former NFL player turned sports broadcaster and entrepreneur. As a consultant and coach, he is passionate about helping organizations, teams and...
2022-01-2427 minCareer ConfessionsBe a Top-Performer Without Neglecting What Matters Most - EP054For top performers, it’s easy to get trapped in the cycle of wanting to do MORE at work—to the point that it makes us LESS in other areas of our lives. So, how do you identify the areas you're neglecting and make time for what matters? What does it look like to set boundaries based on what success means to you? On this episode of Career Confessions, I share the strategies I used to be a top performer at my corporate job and still be the kind of wife and mother I want to b...
2022-01-2022 minCareer ConfessionsShine a Light on Your Gifts, Make a Difference in the World - EP053Most women are very good at giving others grace. And yet, we are very tough on ourselves. In moments of doubt, we talk to ourselves in a really negative way. Almost as if we’re on a mission to uncover everything that’s wrong with us—especially when we’re going after something big. But that’s not how we would talk to a friend, is it? So, what if we treated ourselves with the kindness and generosity we give others? What if we started being a best friend to ourselves? On this episode of C...
2022-01-1717 minCareer ConfessionsUnderstand Your DISC Profile, Set Yourself Up for Success - EP052The DiSC assessment is a valuable tool in helping you capitalize on your strengths and understand how you show up in moments of stress. So, what are the four behavioral styles that make up the DiSC model of personalities? And how can you leverage an awareness of your type to better communicate with others and thrive in any situation? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain how I use the DiSC assessment in my career coaching practice and describe the characteristics of Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness. I discuss how to use...
2022-01-1323 minCareer ConfessionsDo the Thing That Scares You—with Jeyra Arocho - EP051Are you stuck in the daily grind? Just making it through each day without much progress toward your big picture goals? What can you do to take your power back and start taking steps toward life and career you want? Jeyra Arocho was on a five-day trip to Chicago in 2017 when Hurricane Maria hit her home in Puerto Rico. Since then, Jeyra has leveraged resourcefulness and resilience to shift out of fight-or-flight and start making bold moves toward her big dreams. A recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Jeyra currently...
2022-01-1025 minCareer Confessions5 Steps to Architecting Goals with Purpose - EP050If a genie offered to grant you one wish, what would it be? Now, are you living your life in a way that’s anchored to that dream? Or are you moving through life on cruise control? If your light has been dimmed by setbacks or you've forgotten your ambition, it’s time to remember what you’re made of and set intentional goals to achieve the next-level success you’re capable of—in all aspects of your life. On this episode of Career Confessions, I walk you through the five steps to architectin...
2022-01-0626 minCareer ConfessionsHow a Strong Personal Brand Impacts Your Career - EP049There is power in having a strong personal brand. It’s the reason why people are willing to spend 30 minutes waiting in a drive-through for a cup of Starbucks coffee. Yes, the coffee is good. But it’s the way the brand makes us feel that makes us willing to spend 200% more for the mermaid on the cup. What if you had that kind of presence at work? What if your personal brand was so strong that YOU stood out as the only candidate to lead a given team or head up a certain kind of pr...
2022-01-0324 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Do a Holiday Audit of Your Personal & Professional Life - EP048The holidays are a good time to unplug, recharge and assess what’s working in your life—and what isn’t. To take an honest look at the red flags you’ve been too busy to see and commit to making changes in the new year. On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain how to use the Wheel of Life for a 360-degree audit of your life, challenging you to identify where you’re playing small and recommit to the goals you set for yourself. I share why I’m finishing the year with L...
2021-11-1511 minCareer ConfessionsStaying Motivated Through the Daily Grind - EP047When you first start working toward a goal, it’s easy to get motivated. You’re excited about achieving something big, and the momentum keeps you moving forward. But there comes a point when the excitement wears off, and you’re stuck with the daily grind. The not-so-exciting, consistent steps you need to take every day to reach your big goal. So, how do you keep showing up for yourself, even when it gets monotonous? On this episode of Career Confessions, I share my glass elevator metaphor for working toward a big goal, challeng...
2021-11-0813 minCareer ConfessionsPreparing for Your End-of-Year Performance Review - EP046Too many top performers miss an opportunity in your end-of-year performance reviews. If you’re not mapping out your key achievements in a methodical way, your manager doesn’t have the evidence they need to support your ranking in review calibration. And it’s up to you to remind them of the impact you make in the company. So, what can you do to prepare for your upcoming performance review and get the ranking you deserve? On this episode of Career Confessions, I share the six pillars of a strong performance review, explaining why it’...
2021-11-0123 minCareer Confessions4 Steps to Effective Goal Planning - EP045What separates those of us with good intentions from those who actually achieve our goals? The secret is effective goal planning. It’s about creating a game plan that fits into the rest of your busy life. On this episode of Career Confessions, I walk you through the four steps to effective goal planning, sharing my exercise for identifying how many hats you wear and prioritizing the ones that matter most. I explain why it’s crucial to work toward your goals one step at a time and describe the compound effect of comm...
2021-10-2523 minCareer ConfessionsAre You a Peak Performer in ALL Aspects of Your Life? - EP044Are you so consumed by work that you’re neglecting other areas of your life? Yes, getting promoted is exciting, and you should advance in your career as fast as you want. But not at the expense of the things that are most important to you. So, how do you gauge whether you’re navigating healthy pressure or teetering on the edge of burnout? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain what I did to find harmony when I realized I was not showing up for my family the way I wanted.
2021-10-1818 minCareer ConfessionsMake Room for a Big Goal, Build Momentum in Q4 - EP043We’re moving into Q4 of 2021. And if you haven't made progress toward your goals the way you wanted, it’s tempting to let yourself off the hook and wait to start fresh in 2022. But here’s the thing. There will never be a perfect moment to start executing on your plan. You CAN go after your goals now, regardless of what’s happened so far this year and end 2021 with insane momentum. The kind of momentum that will set you up for success in 2022. On this episode of Career Confessions, I challenge you to ch...
2021-10-1118 minCareer ConfessionsHelping Immigrants Build a Fulfilling Career—with Aneri Desai - EP042Do you have ambitious career goals? Are you saying them out loud? Aneri Desai contends that sharing your big dreams with the world is the best way to build a support system. And once you’ve made your vision public, the universe will conspire to get you there! Aneri is the Immigrant Career Coach behind Aneri Desai Coaching, a practice dedicated to helping immigrant women and international students build an independent life and fulfilling career in the US or Canada. She spent eight years in the corporate world before becoming a full-time entrepreneur. On...
2021-10-0428 minCareer ConfessionsFast-Track Your Career Growth with the Help of a Coach—with Dezarai Shepherd - EP041In corporate America, we’re taught to fend for ourselves. To solve problems on our own. And that asking for help is a sign of weakness. But what if we’re wasting time trying to figure it all out on our own? What if a coach could help us fast-track our career growth and earn more, more quickly? Dezarai Shepherd is a Product Development Engineer in the automotive industry and runs her own career coaching business. A first-generation college graduate, she earned a degree in Product Design Engineering Technology from Central Michigan University in 2018. On...
2021-09-2727 minCareer ConfessionsWhy Do You Want to Be a Leader?—with Andy Karesa - EP040We don’t expect runners to win a marathon the first time they lace up their shoes. And yet, most of us are waiting for a promotion to start practicing our leadership skills. What if you started showing up as a leader regardless of the role you have right now? Andy Karesa is a successful engineer with a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry. He also runs Karesa Consulting, a leadership coaching practice dedicated to equipping and empowering the next generation of leaders. On this episode of Career Confessions, Andy jo...
2021-09-2024 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Communicate Your Value at Work—with Brenda Denbesten - EP039Communication is critical to our career success. And yet, many of us expect people to just know what we’re dealing with and respond in kind. Are you frustrated that you keep getting passed over for a promotion? Or that your colleagues don’t recognize your accomplishments? Well, did you tell your boss you wanted to move up? Or mention the extra work you did on a project to your team? Brenda Denbesten is a successful chemical engineer and career empowerment coach on a mission to inspire more women to become engineers and adva...
2021-09-1329 minCareer ConfessionsCommit to Your Goals, Take Ownership of Your Life - EP038Is there an area of your life you’ve been neglecting? A goal you’re talking yourself out of? Are you ready to commit to making a change? Even though I really want to be in great physical shape, I’ve made excuses in the past. Told myself that it wasn’t that important. And that it was okay to overlook that part of my life because I was succeeding in other areas. But I don’t want a 9 out of 10 life, and I’ll bet you don’t either. So, what are we going to do about it...
2021-09-0618 minCareer ConfessionsLeveraging Data to Innovate in Your Industry—with Alexander Klebanov - EP037Leaders innovate to solve problems in an organization. But innovation requires imagination. And Alexander Klebanov contends that the best way to push the boundaries of imagination is to first push the boundaries of knowledge. To let go of control and let the data drive you. Alexander is a data scientist and AI expert with experience in the transportation, utilities and oil and gas industries. We were colleagues at Chesapeake Energy for many years before Alexander moved on to his current role as Customer Engineer in Analytics at Google. On this episode of Career...
2021-08-3033 minCareer ConfessionsClaim Your Crown as a Leader—with Kat Parker - EP036Leadership is not about changing who you are to fulfill someone else’s expectations of what a leader looks like. Leadership is about showing up as your authentic self and inspiring people in your own way. So, what does it look like to ‘claim your crown’ as a leader? Kat Parker is a leadership coach who helps women of color confidently secure their seat and use their voice at the table. Kat’s coaching practice serves entrepreneurs and executives, teaching them her signature CROWN METHOD for stepping into their power as a more confident, authentic leader.
2021-08-2334 minCareer ConfessionsConsistent Daily Action for Years = Overnight Success - EP035We tend to glamorize big wins, celebrating the next-level promotion or the multiple-six-figure income. But success doesn’t just happen. It takes years and years of consistent daily action. Baby steps that add up over time. So, how do we commit to doing one thing each day that will inch us closer to our goals? On this episode of Career Confessions, I look back at the last three years of my life, reflecting on what inspired me to start sharing career advice on Instagram and how my online presence gradually morphed into a bus...
2021-08-1628 minCareer ConfessionsWhy I’m Boycotting ‘Imposter Syndrome’ - EP034I’m conflicted about the term imposter syndrome, and I have boycotted talking about it for over a year now. It bothers me that every conference for women includes a session about overcoming imposter syndrome, but only addresses the issue from the perspective of trying to fix your mindset. If you think back to the times you felt like you didn’t belong at work, were you the real problem? On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss the 1978 study where the concept of imposter syndrome originated and argue that being in an envi...
2021-08-0920 min
The Best You Podcast with Nick CarrierAndrea Martin - Stop Torturing Yourself and Switch IndustriesThis week’s episode features Andrea Martin, founder of Andrea Martin Consulting. Andrea has extensive experience navigating the corporate world on her own terms. As a first-generation Peruvian American, a mother of two, wife, people leader, and coach, she understands the dynamic of what it takes to wear many hats while still moving towards your goals.Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, a Masters in Business, and is a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach. She combines her experience leading multi-billion dollar projects, large organizations and delivers a straightforward coaching perspective for her clients....
2021-08-0252 minCareer ConfessionsWhat It Takes to Be a True Leader (Not Just a Boss) - EP33What does it take to be a true leader? No doubt, you’ve had supervisors who may have been in charge, but they didn’t influence or inspire you. So, what are the characteristics of a strong leader? A leader you remember and respect? On this episode of Career Confessions, I describe the intentional work it takes to become a leader, challenging you to reflect on what good leadership looks like and determine the kind of influence you want to have on those around you. I explain why empathy is a key...
2021-08-0225 minCareer ConfessionsHow to Take the First Steps Outside Your Comfort Zone - EP032We love to stay safely in our comfort zone. We’re wired to avoid risk, and routine makes us feel like we’re in control. But we have to push ourselves out of that comfort zone if we want to see greatness. On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain how our brains are wired to analyze risk and point out what could go wrong, weighing in on the what-ifs that stop us from getting out of our comfort zone. I walk you through my decision to leave my corporate role, describing why it’s...
2021-07-2627 min