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Talk About Talk - Communication Skills TrainingTalk About Talk - Communication Skills TrainingUpdate Your RESUME & LINKEDIN with Martin Buckland (ep.178)Is your resume or CV updated to comply with ATS (Applicant Tracking Software) standards? Whether you’re actively job-searching or vaguely considering a job change, these insights from resume expert Martin Buckland will set you up for success. Bonus download: “How to Optimize the Top of Your Resume for the ATS.”   BONUS DOWNLOAD “How to Optimize the Top of Your Resume for the ATS” – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/ATS   MARTIN BUCKLAND LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbuckland/ Website – https://aneliteresume.com/ Podcast recommendations: The World of Rork, Dr. Nima Pasha, Henley Busi...2025-01-071h 06Talk About Talk - Communication Skills TrainingTalk About Talk - Communication Skills TrainingUpdate Your RESUME & LINKEDIN with Martin Buckland (ep.178)Is your resume or CV updated to comply with ATS (Applicant Tracking Software) standards? Whether you’re actively job-searching or vaguely considering a job change, these insights from resume expert Martin Buckland will set you up for success. Bonus download: “How to Optimize the Top of Your Resume for the ATS.”   BONUS DOWNLOAD “How to Optimize the Top of Your Resume for the ATS” – https://www.talkabouttalk.com/ATS   MARTIN BUCKLAND LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbuckland/ Website – https://aneliteresume.com/ Podcast recommendations: The World of Work, Dr. Nima...2025-01-071h 06REalizations PodcastREalizations PodcastUnleashing Potential: High-Impact Coaching with Vanda Martin - EP 5👨‍💼With Special Guest: Vanda Martin In this Episode, Andrea interviews her long-time coach, Vanda Martin. They discuss Vanda's inspiring journey from Brazil to becoming a successful Real Estate agent and a master coach. Vanda shares her personal story, her dedication to learning and self-development, and how she overcame challenges in her career. They also delve into the importance of energy, mindset, and coaching in achieving success. Vanda explains her methodology in coaching Real Estate Agents and entrepreneurs, focusing on building relationships, upgrading skills, and maintaining a balanced life. Listeners are encouraged to believe in themselves and implement structur...2024-09-0635 minThe Martin Talk ShowThe Martin Talk ShowThe Interpreter - Yasmine Alice - Oscar Reed - Andrea M. Catinella - Film Festival #190Actor | Director | Producer | Writer 🎬✨ Welcome to Episode 190 of BTS Creative Academy! ✨🎬Hey, creatives! 🎥👋 I'm your host, Martin Colton, and in this latest episode of our Film Festival Series, we dive deep into the world of "The Interpreter" with an incredible lineup of guests. Joining us are Yasmin Alice, the multifaceted Actor, Writer, and Producer, Oscar Reed, a phenomenal Actor, and Andrea M. Catinella, the visionary Director. 🌟About "The Interpreter" 🎬📽️Belma (played by Yasmine Alice) is a Turkish interpreter who embarks on a challenging journey in the NHS. From dealing with a psychiatric hospital patient with schizophrenia to delivering heartbreaking news to a man about his wife’s A...2024-07-0542 minPhamtastic InsightsPhamtastic Insights#13 IBM Top-Managerin Andrea Martin über ihre Krebsdiagnose und die Säulen der Resilienz#krebs #karriere #resilienz #leadership #behindthescenes Wir können nicht kontrollieren, was uns passiert. Aber wir können immer entscheiden, wie wir darauf reagieren wollen. In dem heutigen Interview geht es tief und persönlich rein. Zu Gast habe ich Andrea Martin als Führungskraft im Top Management bei IBM. Sie ist CTO für Excosystem and Associations in DACH, arbeitet als Executive Consultant und Leaderin für das IBM Watson Center während sie KI- und Technologiethemen vorantreibt. Andrea nimmt uns mit hinter die Kulissen, denn Sie hat letztes Jahr im März eine Krebsdiagnose erhalten...2023-12-1239 minMartin Skadal podcastMartin Skadal podcastAndrea Gunn: Sharpen Strategy and Leadership Development | Martin Skadal podcast #18Thank you Andrea and to everyone listening and watching! - Timestamps - 00:00 - Start and Introduction of Andrea 01:48 - Andrea’s Current Work and Journey 10:10 - Challenges In Managing Organizations 20:21 - On Volunteer Retention 23:44 - What It Means To Take Ownership In Your Tasks 26:59 - Leadership And Time Management 30:41 - Practices For An Effective Organization 34:38 - Successful Leadership Development 36:48 - How Sharpen Strategy Works 38:37 - Sources Recommendations 40:08 - Last Th...2023-03-2643 minThe World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned LeadersThe World Class Leaders Show: Master High-Stakes Leadership: Learn from Top CEOs and World-Renowned Leaders056: Hans-Martin Hellebrand CEO of Badenova on Turning Leadership Upside DownIn the ‘old’ Western European world, internal business leaders were typically viewed as the top of the organizational hierarchy pyramid — the ones who ‘knew it all’ and made the decisions accordingly.  Today’s business wisdom turns the prevailing structure upside down, with customers sitting at the top of the pyramid; for true organizational success, this is where all business decisions should stem from. For episode # 56 of my podcast the World Class Leaders Show, I was honored to host a good friend from Germany, Hans-Martin Hellebrand. Hans-Martin is the co-CEO of Badenova, a regional utility company committed to...2022-10-2048 minBoldly CourageousBoldly CourageousConfidence, Feminine Embodiment & Alignment from Former Playboy Model Andrea LowellToday I have the fabulous Andrea Lowell with me. In this episode we talk all about confidence, finding your truth, and trusting your higher power. Andrea takes us through her journey as a former Playboy Model and talks with us about feminine embodiment. Listen in, this is an episode you don't want to miss.   The Boldly Courageous Podcast is managed by Podcast & Co.   Meet Andrea: Andrea Lowell is a Self Mastery Coach from Long Beach , CA. After spending half of her life in the entertainment industry, she discovered it's no...2022-10-171h 02Leidenschaft für MenschenLeidenschaft für Menschen#23 – Martin Utschneider: Die Börse besteht zu 90% aus Emotionen! – Börsen-Experte bei AK!Das Allererste, was wir an der Börse lernen müssen, ist unser Ego in den Griff zu bekommen! Keiner kann die Geschehnisse der Börse so erklären wie der Börsen-Doktor Martin Utschneider. So wie jeder Kardiologe ein EKG lesen kann, so interpretiert Martin Utschneider das BÖRSEN-EKG. Er leitet die technische Kapitalmarktanalyse der renommierten Privatbank "Donner & Reuschel". Davor war er für eine namhafte österreichische Privatbank tätig. Martin Utschneider verfügt damit über tiefgehende Kenntnisse und umfassende Erfahrung in der Wertpapierbetreuung internationaler Private Banking- und Wealth Management-Klientel und wie auch jahrelange Börsen-Erkenntnisse. Nebenberufli...2022-09-2122 minTeach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionalsTeach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionalsEP. 217: Building the career you want with Andrea MartinBuilding the career you want with Andrea Martin Andrea Martin founded Andrea Martin Consulting to help people advance in their careers. She’s also host of the Career Confessions Podcast. I follow her on LinkedIn, and after commenting on one of her posts, she said that it’d be cool for us to have a conversation on a podcast. I understand that to mean, “Neil, invite me to be a guest on your podcast.” I took the hint, invited her. and she accepted.  To get in touch with Andrea, her Instagram handle is @mrs.andrea.martin.2022-08-2429 minCareer ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 minWomen Career & LifeWomen Career & LifeSetting Goals and Owning Your Personal Brand for Career Success with Andrea Martin- Career Coach, Podcast HostIn this episode, Andrea Martin shares her experiences working in a male-dominated environment and how it has taught her to exercise her voice and drive change. As a coach, she helps her clients overcome common obstacles that hinder career progression by setting and achieving their goals. She also emphasizes the importance of self-care and mental health in finding the right balance for success.Andrea provides valuable insights on personal branding and reputation, and how to have effective skip-level conversations. She encourages early and mid-career individuals to start making an imprint wherever they are, without waiting for anyone's...2022-08-0337 minCareer ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 minTo the FoothillsTo 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 Fort...2022-04-2526 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHow to Resolve Conflict Through Clarity - EP075How do you deal with misunderstandings? Do you find yourself wishing you would have said something or worse, wishing you had said something else? Do you shut down, zone out, and reach for the ice cream instead of moving through it and forward?Sometimes a conversation makes us feel like our judgment is being questioned. Or maybe we’re having a discussion where we feel like we’re not being listened to, heard, or (my biggest pet peeve), feeling like we’re being dismissed. We all have those triggers when we’re commu...2022-04-1814 minCareer ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsThe Great Resignation—with Evan Sohn - EP073Career Confessions EP73 The Great Resignation—with Evan Sohn From remote to hybrid, part-time to freelance, life balance and skills-based, the way the world works is changing, and how we look for the next opportunity and discover top talent is changing with it.    It’s more than the great resignation, it’s the great revolution.    So, where do you turn when you need to hire? How can you connect with your next great position?   Evan Sohn has 25+ years of experience in eCommerce at Fortune...2022-04-0727 minCareer ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 minInvestor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect PodcastInvestor Connect - 591 - Andrea Belz of the National Science FoundationIn this episode, Hall welcomes Andrea Belz, Division Director at the National Science Foundation. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense...". The NSF is vital because they support basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future. This type of support is a primary driver of the U.S. economy, enhances the nation's security, and advances knowledge to sustain global leadership. With an annual budget of $8.5 billion (FY 2021), the NSF is the...2021-08-1816 minCareer ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 minCareer ConfessionsCareer 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 ConfessionsCareer 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 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsMy Journey from 9-to-5 to Full-Time Entrepreneur - EP31Do you have dreams that go beyond climbing the corporate ladder? Are you curious what it might look like to build a business that would set you up to step away from your 9-to-5? For the last seven months, my career coaching business has surpassed what I make at my corporate job. And that gives me the freedom to decide where I want to go from here. On this episode of the Career Confessions, I share my decision to step away from my corporate role to focus on my consulting practice and two new family...2021-07-1932 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsBiggest Career Mistakes to Avoid - EP30There’s many things in my career that if I had the chance to go back and change, I would. If I would have known certain things, I would’ve done them so differently. I realized I was so eager to please my job and be a top performer that I was missing some really big red flags and undervaluing myself as a person. Some of the things you tolerate, you have all the power in the world to make decisions to make sure that your best interest is being met.  The moment you a...2021-07-1226 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsDo the Hard Things Consistently, Achieve Career Success - EP 029There’s a lot of contradictory career advice online, especially for the young professional. And a lot of those voices say, ‘Don’t work too hard. You’ll get burned out.’ But achieving next-level success DOES require sacrifice. If getting your dream job was easy, everyone would be doing it!  So, how can you build the self-discipline to show up and shine consistently? How do you motivate yourself to work through seasons in grind mode—without compromising your health and wellbeing? On this episode of the podcast, I explain why it’s crucial to consistently...2021-07-0524 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsFinding Inner Alignment with Your Career Goals—with Dr. Norma Reyes - EP028In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life, few of us pause to focus on our career development. Eventually, we get to a point where what we’re doing doesn’t work for us anymore.  And while know exactly what we don’t want, we struggle to see a clear path forward. So, how do we get unstuck and decide what’s next? Dr. Norma Reyes is the creator of Manifest Your Career, a coaching practice designed to help Latina women gain clarity so they can plan the next move in their career growth. N...2021-06-2829 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsDeveloping the Confidence to Get Paid What You Deserve—with Eliana Goldstein - EP027We all know that the best way to get what you want is to ask for it. But when it comes to getting paid, most of us don’t bother to negotiate the salary we deserve. So, what is the best way to approach a salary negotiation? And how do you develop the confidence to advocate for yourself successfully? Eliana Goldstein is the Millennial Success Coach behind Eliana Goldstein Coaching, a practice dedicated to supporting young professionals in navigating the path to personal and professional success. Eliana is on a mission to help people stop se...2021-06-2130 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsCan You Be Successful Without Playing The Political Game? - EP026Who do you want to be when you get to the top?  Many women feel pressure to play the political game at work. To sacrifice family time to schmooze at networking events or play golf with colleagues.  But I’m here to tell you, you can be both true to yourself and well-connected. You can rise through the ranks at your company and build political capital—without becoming someone you don’t like. On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why you don’t have to be someone else to have a successful...2021-06-1418 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsYou Are Worthy Of Making Big Money - EP025What beliefs are holding you back from making BIG money? For me, it was the idea that making good money required big-time sacrifice. Sacrifices I wasn’t willing to make. Some don’t think they’re worthy of a big paycheck and feel guilty for wanting more. And others don’t have a very positive picture of what it looks like to have a lot of money. So, what can you do to shift your money mindset and start setting ambitious salary goals? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain how to uncover...2021-06-0720 minCareer ConfessionsCareer Confessions5 Steps to Negotiating a Pay Raise - EP024Are you waiting for your end-of-year review to ask for a raise? Or hoping that someone else will advocate for you? Here’s the thing: You are capable of having difficult conversations. And you are worthy of earning the salary you deserve. So, what’s the best way to talk to your boss about a raise? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain what you need to know to ask for a raise, sharing why it’s your responsibility to understand the financial health of your company and where to find that inform...2021-05-3124 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHave Career Success Without Sacrificing Your Health - EP023Has your career taken over your life at the expense of your health? When you’re all-in on your work, it can be challenging to put yourself first. But it’s up to YOU to make your health a priority.  And you may have to take something off your plate in the near and now to make space for what’s important long term. On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why I paused my private coaching offering to take care of myself, sharing what I’ve done to prioritize my health and how i...2021-05-2720 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHow to Prepare for the Interview Process - EP022If you’re applying for a leadership role, you have to level up your interview prep. But what does it look like to get ready for multiple rounds of interviews? How do you tell your story in a way that sets you apart from the other prospects?  On this episode of Career Confessions, I’m sharing what I do to help clients prepare for the interview process, discussing how to use LinkedIn to search for roles and apply quickly. I offer advice on how to showcase your leadership abilities with concrete examples in an in...2021-05-2419 minCareer ConfessionsCareer Confessions4 Success Habits of High Performers - EP021Do you want to WOW people at work? Would you like to perform at a level that puts you on the map for promotions, raises and leadership roles?  Then you need to build a few key habits to help you avoid overwhelm and stay inspired—even on the days you’re struggling. On this episode of Career Confessions, I share my top four success habits of high performers, explaining how getting in tune with your energy levels allows you to better manage your workload. I weigh in on why it’s crucial to make yo...2021-05-2017 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsTurn the Pain of Rejection Into Purpose - EP020Want to fast-track your career growth? Then you need to stop playing it safe and start applying for stretch assignments that are one or two levels above your current role. But putting yourself out there for higher-level positions comes with the risk of rejection.  So, how do you bounce back from the disappointment of being turned down for a job? How do you turn the pain into purpose and grow through the process? On this episode of Career Confessions, I offer insight on accepting rejection, describing the danger in dissecting every job description a...2021-05-1717 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHow to Bring Yourself Back from a Funk - EP019We all have off days. But there are things you can do to work through a funk and start feeling like yourself again! On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why it’s crucial to address it when you’re feeling down, sharing my Petty Corner strategy for venting when things don’t go my way and confiding in a go-to person outside of work. I challenge you to walk away and give your brain a rest when you’re in a downward spiral, describing what I do to unplug—and why indulging in a few minu...2021-05-1313 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsAccelerate Your Growth with a Career Coach - EP018If you want to climb the corporate ladder faster, you have to be willing to do things that others are not. To take your development into your own hands. To go above and beyond for yourself, even when no one is looking. So, what if you hired a coach to help accelerate your growth? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why I invested in an executive coach early in my career, describing how my level of confidence went through the roof as I raised the bar for myself. I discuss what...2021-05-1019 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsWHAT You Know + WHO You Know = Next-Level Success—with Rachel LaVoie - EP017If you’re shooting for a promotion at work, your internal network is a key resource.  But how do you connect with your colleagues on a human level? And how do you cultivate those relationships over time, so you don’t feel like you’re intruding when you do reach out? Rachel LaVoie is the creator of The Limit DNE, a STEM lifestyle brand designed to support the next generation of women in science, technology, engineering and math. She is also the newly-promoted Senior Software Product Manager at a leading global trade and development company. O...2021-05-0637 minCareer ConfessionsCareer Confessions6 Things You’re Doing That Your Boss Hates—with Lauren Lustig - EP016If you’re looking to demonstrate your leadership potential at work, it’s important for your supervisor to see you in the best possible light. But what if you’re inadvertently doing things that drive your boss crazy?  No matter how good your technical skills may be, if your manager thinks you communicate poorly or have a negative influence on your peers, you’re unlikely to be at the top of their list for promotion. Lauren Lustig is the Founder and President of Lauren Lustig Advisors, a career coaching firm based in New York City...2021-05-0335 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsAspire To The C-suite? Create A Career Plan! - EP015If you have aspirations of making it to the C-suite, you need a career plan. But what if you don’t really know what you want to do next? Or maybe you have a general goal, but you don’t know what steps to take right now? On this episode of Career Confessions, I share 5 simple steps to creating a career plan, challenging you to consider your options first and accept that your journey won’t be linear. I explain why it’s crucial to reflect on your career path quarterly and make changes...2021-04-2917 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHow I Run A 6-figure Business In 5 Hours Per Week - EP014When you have financial independence, no one owns you. And no matter what happens, you can take care of yourself and your family. But how do you find the time to build an additional stream of income while you’re working a full-time corporate job? What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur without leaving your 9-to-5? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why I’m passionate about my role as a career coach, challenging you to choose a coach who has receipts and sharing the results my clients have achieved. I...2021-04-2624 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsLeadership, Boundaries & Work-Life Balance - EP013It’s my birthday!  And as I celebrate getting older and wiser, I want to share the top lessons I’ve learned in becoming a corporate leader. On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss how my desire to fit in as an immigrant kid translated to my 9-to-5 and why people pleasing is detrimental to your career growth. I explain why I frame my goals as if I’m training to win the Olympics, challenging you to achieve your vision without leaving behind the people you love in the process.  Listen i...2021-04-1923 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsUnhappy at Work? Ask WHY Before You Make a Change - EP012You’re not going to like your job every single day. And a stressful week or two doesn’t mean you need to quit and move on. There may be things you can do to improve your current situation. That’s why it’s so important to look internally before you change your external situation. So, how do you know when it’s time to make a change? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explain why a bad month at work doesn’t necessarily mean you’re on the wrong path, challenging you to analyze...2021-04-1621 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHow to Make Your Voice Heard at Work - EP011Do you hesitate to share your thoughts at work? Here’s the thing: No one has a bigger stake in any given meeting than YOU do. No one has paid for VIP seats, and no one’s opinion matters more than yours! So, what can you do to practice speaking up until it feels natural? On this episode of Career Confessions, I explore how to make your voice heard at work, explaining why it’s a disservice to your team when you DON’T share your perspective. I discuss how to handle i...2021-04-1217 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsSecrets to a Successful Marriage - EP010So, your career is very important to you. Does your partner understand that? I happen to have a husband who admires my drive. And his support makes it possible for me to take on more responsibilities at work and have a fulfilling marriage and family life at the same time. Cory Martin is my husband and COO in everything I do. We’ve been together for six years and have two wonderful (and crazy!) kiddos. On this episode of Career Confessions, Cory joins me to describe how we created a long-term vision for ou...2021-04-0839 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHow to Get Unstuck and Determine Your Next Career Move - EP009Feeling stuck in your current role? We’ve all been there at some point in our career. But here’s the thing: You are not a tree.  To get unstuck, you’ve got to get in motion. On this episode of Career Confessions, I’m offering insight on how to get unstuck and make your next career move. I explain how to audit what’s making you feel stuck and find the root cause—and then focus your energy on the things you CAN control in your current situation as you prepare to ma...2021-04-0518 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsThe Truth and Lies Surrounding Burnout EP008Most of us have a much heavier workload than we did 18 months ago. Yes, we’re grateful to have a job, and we don’t want to let anyone down—so we’re making it work. But is this ‘new normal’ sustainable for the long term? Or is it putting us on the fast-track to bitterness and burnout? On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss the truth and the lies surrounding burnout, challenging you to be aware of where you’re making sacrifices that used to be non-negotiable. I share my hack for considerin...2021-04-0120 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsHow to Give Your Boss Bad News and Keep Your Credibility - EP007Are you afraid to give your boss bad news for fear they’ll shoot the messenger? No, it doesn’t feel good to let a supervisor know when something’s gone wrong. But waiting until it’s too late is much, much worse. So, what is the best way to approach the conversation? How do you show up with professionalism, perspective, and a potential path forward? On this episode of Career Confessions, I discuss how to deliver bad news, explaining why you shouldn’t wait to address serious issues with your boss—even if you haven...2021-03-2919 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsThe Danger of An Overwhelming Schedule - EP006So, you’re a high-achiever. And you know you’re meant to do BIG things. But your schedule is so jam-packed that it doesn’t allow you any time to pause and take care of yourself.  How can you create a structure that is more sustainable—without feeling guilty for the white space on your calendar? On this episode of Career Confessions, I’m discussing how to balance pursuing big dreams with protecting your energy so that you don’t hit a wall and give up. I explain why consistency is the key to su...2021-03-2419 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsDress for The Job You Want: Good Advice or Outdated? With Guest Victoria Griffin - EP005When you look good, you feel good. And when you show up with confidence, you attract new opportunities.  But a lot of women settle for not looking our best. We struggle to accept our bodies and hide in clothes that don’t reflect who we really are. Victoria Griffin is the Closet Curator behind Vicky G Styling. She helps professional women cultivate body acceptance and live their purpose through style. On this episode of Career Confessions, Victoria joins me to explain how she learned to love herself FIRST and dress for the body she...2021-03-2229 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsThese 3 Steps Will Put You on The Fast Track for A Promotion - EP004Yes, 2020 was a challenging year for a lot of companies. Budgets were frozen. And promotions are on hold until further notice. But that doesn’t mean you can get complacent. There are things you can do NOW to build your skills and move to the front of the line—so when things do get better, you are the obvious choice for promotion. On this episode of Career Confessions, I share three simple steps you can take to position yourself for promotion, explaining why you should take action even if your company isn’t giving raises at the...2021-03-1919 minCareer ConfessionsCareer Confessions5 Game-Changing Strategies to Become More Influential Work - EP003Do you have colleagues who always get picked to lead big projects or get promoted quickly? Curious what they’re doing to be so influential at work? On this episode of Career Confessions, I share my top five strategies to earn influence at work, challenging you to consistently deliver above the mark—even when no one is asking. I explain how to gain the respect of peers and senior leaders by helping others win, encouraging you to connect with the vision for your organization and get clear on what you collectively want to accomplish. Li...2021-03-1516 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsThe 4 Deadly Sins You're Making on Linkedin - EP002Are you getting the most out of LinkedIn? The professional social networking site can be a powerful tool, but most of us don’t take full advantage. So, what can we do to build out our profiles in a way that attracts the opportunities we want?  On this episode of Career Confessions, I describe what holds people back from using the LinkedIn tool to its full potential and explain how to optimize your profile to maximize the opportunities that come your way. I weigh in on the value of recommendations, challenging you...2021-03-1514 minCareer ConfessionsCareer ConfessionsWhat I Learned from Quitting My Job With No Plan B - EP01Do you feel stuck in a job that no longer serves you? Maybe you’re making really good money. Or your family is super-proud of your spot on the corporate ladder. Or maybe you just don’t want to veer from the plan you had for your life. But if you’re unhappy, something needs to change. On this episode of Career Confessions, I’m sharing what I learned from quitting my job without a plan and giving you permission to feel confused about whether to stay in your current role. I explai...2021-03-1019 minLatinx en AcademiaLatinx en AcademiaEpisode 21: From Ingeniera to Career Coach Powerhouse (Interview with Andrea Martin)This week Marcella Rodriguez interviews Andrea Martin, an engineering leader in the oil industry as well as the founder of Andrea Martin Consulting, a career coaching business aimed at ensuring all career moves are strategic and in line with your values and purpose. They discuss Andrea's move to the United States from Peru as a young teen and how her ambitious and powerhouse personality kept her focused on her goals from a very young age, while she learned to navigate her new world. Andrea talks about being a Latina in a male-dominated field and how she eventually came...2021-03-0255 min