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Control Your Career
How to Keep Up at Work Without Constant Reinvention
The world of work is changing faster than ever, and staying relevant can feel overwhelming. Do you really need to take a new course every week, become a thought leader, or completely reinvent yourself to keep up? Absolutely not. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down what real relevance looks like and how to maintain it without burnout or pressure. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, she shows how to focus on what matters most, staying informed, visible, and valuable without exhausting yourself trying to keep pace with every trend. Y...
2025-11-26
42 min
Control Your Career
3 Personality-Based Networking Strategies That Actually Work
Do you hate networking? You are not alone. For many professionals, networking feels forced, fake, and exhausting. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre redefines what networking really is and how to make it authentic, strategic, and aligned to your personality. Julia breaks down why traditional networking advice fails introverts and overachievers, and she shares a simple approach that helps you connect genuinely without the small talk or awkward coffee chats. You will learn how to: Reframe networking from transactional to relational Identify your natural networking style (Connector, Curator...
2025-11-19
31 min
Control Your Career
Are You Burned Out or Just Bored?
If you feel drained, unmotivated, or disconnected from your work, you might be tempted to label it burnout. But what if it is actually boredom? In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down the key differences between burnout and boredom, what each means for your well-being, and how to recover and re-engage with your career. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia helps you identify whether you are overextended or under-stimulated and what steps to take next to regain energy, meaning, and motivation at work. You will learn: How...
2025-11-12
27 min
Control Your Career
Why You Were Passed Over (and How to Move Forward)
It is frustrating when your hard work does not lead to the outcome you expected. You showed up, delivered, and still the promotion went to someone else. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre explains how to reset your focus after a missed promotion so you can move forward with clarity, not just frustration. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia walks you through how to process the disappointment, analyze what happened, and decide whether to stay, pivot, or move on. This episode is a practical guide for anyone navigating career setbacks with professionalism a...
2025-11-05
24 min
Control Your Career
Why Staying Quiet Is Holding You Back At Work
If asking for a raise, a new project, or even clearer boundaries makes you nervous, you are not alone. Most professionals know their worth but freeze when it is time to speak up. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to ask for what you want with clarity, confidence, and strategy, without feeling aggressive or entitled. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia breaks down how to prepare for uncomfortable conversations, make direct requests, and navigate communication differences between you and your manager. You will learn: Why asking f...
2025-10-29
30 min
Control Your Career
How to Win at Office Politics Without Losing Yourself
Office politics can feel like a maze of hidden agendas, alliances, and unspoken rules. But what if you could navigate it all while staying true to your values? In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down how to manage relationships, build credibility, and protect your integrity even when the workplace dynamics get complicated. Using her Control Your Career framework, Julia shares strategies for building influence without playing games, setting boundaries that keep you grounded, and communicating in ways that reduce tension rather than fuel it. You will learn: How to...
2025-10-22
39 min
Campus Chronicles
Julia Toothacre: Riding the Tide of Career Change and Building Confidence in Your Path
Careers are rarely straight lines. They ebb and flow, shift direction, and sometimes crash before they settle.In this episode of Campus Chronicles, Brooke Young speaks with career strategist and Control Your Career podcast host Julia Toothacre about what it takes to own your narrative and build confidence in your professional journey.Julia shares how a memorable interview mishap became a defining moment, how past “detours” shaped her path, and what students can start doing now to build careers that honour their values.You will learn:Why authenticity often outperforms perfectionHow to reco...
2025-10-17
27 min
Control Your Career
How to Be Seen as a Leader (Even Without the Title)
Leadership is not about the title on your business card, it is about how others experience working with you. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to build influence, credibility, and visibility even when you are not in a management role. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia explains how to bridge the gap between how you see yourself and how others perceive you, identify your authentic leadership style, and take small but powerful steps that create real impact. If you have ever felt overlooked for a promotion, invisible in meetings, or...
2025-10-15
37 min
Control Your Career
How to get promoted at work (and why you're being overlooked)
Are you a high performer at work who delivers results but still feels overlooked for promotions, raises, and recognition? You are not alone. Many ambitious professionals find that hard work and reliability are not enough to advance their careers. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre, Strategic Career Consultant, explains the real reasons talented employees get passed over and how you can shift from invisible to valued. You will discover: -Why visibility matters more than output in career advancement -How being too reliable can make you seem safe instead of promotable
2025-10-08
38 min
My Podcast Story
Podcast Struggles in Year One: How a Pandemic Forced My Biggest Pivot— Julia Toothacre | Ep 101
Whether you’re thinking about starting a podcast for your coaching or consulting business, or you already have a show and want to make it a stronger lead magnet, this episode is for you. Julia Toothacre shares her honest journey from launching her career-focused podcast right before a pandemic to slowly finding her groove as both an educator and an interviewer. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance solo content with bringing on guests—or whether you should take the leap into live coaching sessions on your podcast—Julia’s story will get your wheels turning.In this ep...
2025-10-03
52 min
Control Your Career
When Your Job No Longer Aligns with Your Values
When your values and your job are out of sync, it can feel like a constant low-grade frustration that you cannot shake. You may notice yourself questioning leadership, feeling disconnected, or realizing that you just do not care anymore. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre walks through what values misalignment looks like, why it happens, and how to use the Control Your Career Process to move forward. You will learn how to identify subtle signs of misalignment, questions to uncover whether the problem is internal or external, and practical steps to decide whether to...
2025-10-01
31 min
Control Your Career
When You Feel Lost in Your Career
Feeling lost in your career is different than feeling stuck. Stuck means you can see the problem, lost means you cannot even name what you want anymore. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre unpacks what it means to feel truly disconnected from yourself and your work, and how to start finding clarity again. Julia walks through the Control Your Career Process to help you reconnect with your interests, skills, and values so you can move forward with confidence. Give yourself the space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the person you are today.
2025-09-24
35 min
Control Your Career
Is It Time to Leave Your Job?
Leaving a job is never an easy decision. Maybe you are unhappy but cannot pinpoint why. Maybe you feel tied by loyalty, pay, or benefits, yet deep down you know something is not working anymore. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down the most common reasons professionals consider leaving a role and shows you how to apply the Control Your Career Process to make confident and intentional decisions. You will learn why this decision is so difficult, what patterns to watch for, and how to build clarity about whether to stay or go.
2025-09-17
33 min
Control Your Career
Feeeling Stuck in your Career?
You didn't work this hard to feel stuck. You've built a strong career, but lately, something feels off, you're not failing, but you're not moving forward either. In this first episode of the new season of Control Your Career, Julia breaks down one of the most common pain points professionals face: feeling stuck. Using her five-stage Control Your Career process, she walks you through how to figure out what's really happening, why it matters, and what to do next. Forget quick fixes and flashy titles. Real progress comes from clarity, reflection, and intentional action.
2025-09-10
30 min
Control Your Career
From Resumes to AI: Hiring Trends You Need to Know (Season Recap)
Hiring in 2025 is messy, complicated, and evolving fast. Season 11 proved it. In this season wrap-up of Control Your Career, host Julia Toothacre breaks down the biggest lessons from the Recruiter's Perspective 2025 series. From resume and interview strategies to cover letters, ATS myths, and the rise of AI in recruiting, Julia highlights what job seekers need to know to stay competitive. Julia also shares powerful themes that emerged throughout the season including self-awareness, bias in hiring, and the importance of storytelling in your career. She ends with an honest discussion about AI's growing role in recruitment...
2025-08-27
54 min
Control Your Career
A New Understanding of DEI in the Workplace
DEI has become one of the most misunderstood workplace initiatives. In this episode, I sit down with Bridget Baggett, career strategist and founder of Twisted Career, to unpack the ripple effects of recent executive orders aimed at dismantling DEI programs. We go deep into the facts, the nuance, and the impact these shifts are having on professionals, hiring practices, and workplace culture. We approached this conversation with intention and respect, doing our research, checking definitions, and aiming to speak across perspectives. Our goal wasn't to push an agenda but to cut through the noise and...
2025-08-13
1h 07
Control Your Career
Hiring Expectations Abroad: Advice for U.S. Professionals Going Global
Ready to take your career overseas? Here's what you need to know! If you're a U.S. professional considering a move abroad, or just curious how hiring works outside the States, this episode is a must-listen. Julia sits down with Omar, a seasoned talent acquisition lead at Beontag, who shares an insider perspective on how European hiring really works. From resume formatting and cover letter norms to interview etiquette and notice periods, they cover the key cultural and procedural differences that can make or break your international job search. The episode provides valuable insights for...
2025-07-30
45 min
Control Your Career
Unemployed for over 800 days: Why you may be overlooked for jobs
800 days without a full-time job. One man's story pulls back the curtain on hiring bias, grief, and grit. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Control Your Career, host Julia Toothacre speaks with Francis "Tank" Rhodes about the realities of long-term unemployment, especially post-pandemic, and despite having years of experience in HR and operations. Together, they discuss the importance of empathy, transparency, and community support in recruitment. The episode offers practical advice for job seekers and urges hiring professionals to recognize candidates' diverse experiences and foster more inclusive hiring practices. We also unpack:
2025-07-16
1h 36
Control Your Career
Navigating Career Breaks and Re-entering the Workforce
Taking a career break doesn't break your career if you know how to handle the return. In this episode of Control Your Career, host Julia Toothacre sits down with Jamie Dye, Talent Acquisition Team Lead at M3 USA, to talk candidly about career breaks, why they happen, how to talk about them, and what returning to work really looks like. They discuss the hiring process in biotech and medical research, offering practical advice on resume formatting, and interview authenticity. Jamie shares her personal experience taking six years away from the workforce to raise her daughter...
2025-07-02
42 min
The Passionistas Project Podcast
Align Your Career with Your Values: Strategic Moves with Julia Toothacre
In this episode of the Passionista Project, sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington interview Julia Toothacre, the founder of Ride the Tide Collective and host of the podcast Control Your Career. Julia shares her journey from a creative background in art and graphic design to becoming a results-driven career coach. She discusses her unique five-phase coaching process, Control Your Career, which helps professionals align their careers with their personal values. Julia emphasizes the importance of realistic evaluations, identity analysis, strategic planning, action, and habits in career development. She also explores the challenges women face in the professional world, the significance...
2025-07-02
54 min
Control Your Career
How to Stay Motivated When the Job Search Keeps Knocking You Down
Let's talk about the part of job searching no one likes to admit: rejection, fear, and feeling like you're not enough. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia sits down with Danny Cohen, President of Roc Search and One Life Science, to talk about the emotional weight of rejection, how fear shows up in the job search, and what candidates can do to stay focused and confident. With nearly 25 years of recruiting experience, Danny brings insight, energy, and empathy to this honest conversation about the realities of today's job market. From decoding ATS systems...
2025-06-18
54 min
Control Your Career
Hiring for Skills, Not Degrees: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality Check
What if your degree didn't matter and your resume wasn't the most important part of your job application? In this episode, Julia Toothacre sits down with Katie Rakusin, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Merit America, to unpack what competency-based hiring really looks like and why it's changing how professionals get hired. Katie shares her journey from special education teacher to recruiting leader and explains why focusing on skills over pedigree creates more equitable and effective hiring processes. We cover the big questions job seekers are asking right now: Do you really need a cover...
2025-06-04
42 min
Control Your Career
Why are Job Seekers Ghosted by Employers?
Think recruiters are ghosting you on purpose? Think again. In this episode, Julia Toothacre speaks with Orlando Haynes, North American Talent Acquisition Leader at The Mosaic Company. Orlando shares his journey from candidate to recruiter, emphasizing the importance of honesty in resumes and the hiring process. We talk about the volume recruiters are up against, how the applicant tracking system actually works, and why timing is everything when you're applying. Orlando shares actionable advice for tailoring your resume without going overboard, how to prep for interviews with intention, and the one thing job seekers consistently miss. We...
2025-05-21
58 min
Career Coaching Secrets
How Julia Toothacre Turned a Quarter-Life Crisis into a Thriving Coaching Career
On the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, host Rexhen Doda interviews LinkedIn Top Voice and career strategist Julia Toothacre. Hear her story from a quarter-life crisis to building a thriving coaching business and brand (Ride the Tide Collective). Julia discusses her unique path shaped by life events, key marketing strategies (LinkedIn, referrals), unexpected opportunities (LinkedIn Learning), balancing authenticity with growth, and valuable lessons learned about scaling and media presence. Get insights for taking control of your career and coaching practice.Find Julia Toothacre:Website: https://ridethetidecollective.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2025-05-19
27 min
Control Your Career
Job Board Secrets Unveiled: Your Ultimate Guide to Job Searching Success
Most job seekers are using job boards the wrong way and wasting time because of it. In this episode, Julia Toothacre interviews Julie Calli, Chief Marketing Officer at Lensa. They discuss how job seekers can effectively use job boards like Lensa. Key points include understanding the difference between job boards and job aggregators, utilizing AI tools for resume and cover letter enhancement, and the importance of personal branding. They also address job scams, the role of AI in hiring, and the benefits of job alerts. The episode emphasizes the need for job seekers to engage fully with...
2025-05-07
1h 01
Control Your Career
Hiring Truths You Need to Hear: Mid-Season Recap
Job search advice is everywhere, but what's real and what's outdated? I'm cutting through the noise and giving it to you straight. In this special episode, host Julia Toothacre, a career coach and strategist at Ride the Tide Collective, recaps the major takeaways from the first three episodes of the season and digs even deeper into key hiring and job search topics. She shares crucial clarifications about the ATS, resume writing, interviewing, and how the job market is shifting in 2025. Plus, Julia previews exciting conversations coming up in the second half of the season, including global hiring...
2025-04-23
25 min
Control Your Career
How RTO Trends Impact the Job Search: Insights from a Senior Talent Leader
Remote jobs sound great—until the company calls you back into the office. In this episode, Julia Toothacre talks with Lara Nichols, Senior Managing Director of Global Talent Management at Markel, who oversees recruiting across the U.S. and globally. With decades of experience in HR and talent strategy, Lara shares what job seekers need to know as return-to-office (RTO) policies evolve. They dive into how hybrid expectations differ around the world, what "remote" really means in 2025, and the hidden challenges of global hiring. Lara also shares what recruiters actually look for in resumes, why most cover le...
2025-04-09
41 min
Control Your Career
Layoffs, Doubt, and New Beginnings: How to Pivot in Uncertainty
Getting laid off feels personal, even when it's not. The shock, uncertainty, and pressure to find your next move can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to derail your career. In this episode, Julia Toothacre talks with Sylvanna Berkowitz, founder of Tribe Talent Partners. They discuss the evolving job market post-COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of sharing experiences on LinkedIn. Sylvanna shares her journey in recruiting, her recent layoff, and how it led her to focus on her own business. She dives deep into the emotional and professional challenges of a layoff, from the initial shock to the...
2025-03-26
59 min
Thought Resonant Show
Navigating Career Success: Unlocking Leadership Potential with Julia Toothacre
In this insightful episode of The Thought Resonant Show, host Yogi Saurav welcomes Julia Toothacre, a dynamic career strategist and leadership coach with a passion for helping professionals break through barriers and achieve their full potential. With a proven track record in guiding individuals through career transitions and leadership development, Julia offers actionable strategies for anyone looking to elevate their professional journey.Julia dives into the art of aligning personal values with career goals, sharing powerful tips on how to make intentional decisions, build resilience, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Whether you're striving to advance in...
2025-03-22
18 min
Control Your Career
How to Spot a Great Recruiter: Branding, Trust, and Red Flags
What if the recruiter you're working with is the reason you're not landing interviews? In today's job market, not all recruiters are created equal and knowing how to spot the right ones can make or break your job search. In this episode, Julia Toothacre interviews Oscar Chavez, also known as "Oscar from LinkedIn." As a seasoned DVM recruitment manager in the veterinary services industry, Oscar brings years of experience in both agency and corporate recruiting, offering a unique perspective on how hiring truly works behind the scenes. What sets him apart is his personal brand. By consistently...
2025-03-12
1h 00
Control Your Career
The Best Insights from Season Ten: Navigating Manager Expectations
In this episode, host Julia Toothacre wraps up Season Ten, focusing on managers' expectations from employees and teams. Julia, a career coach and strategist at Ride the Tide Collective, reflects on her interviews with experienced managers. Key themes include the shift from in-office to remote work, the importance of empathy and relationship building, varying approaches to performance improvement plans (PIPs), and the need for proper training for managers. Julia emphasizes clear communication, accountability, and adaptability in management, providing actionable insights for listeners to navigate their careers effectively. Control Your Career is a podcast to help y...
2024-12-18
1h 32
Control Your Career
Understanding Hiring and Management Decisions in Nonprofit Organizations
In this episode Marciee McDonald, a regional executive director with nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience shares the ins and outs of the nonprofit world, specifically around people management and hiring. We explore the unique challenges of the nonprofit sector, focusing on the impact of restricted vs. unrestricted funding on hiring and management and much more. Marcie shares insights on effective management styles, the importance of passion in nonprofit, and the necessity of clear communication regarding funding. This episode provides valuable advice for professionals navigating careers in the nonprofit world. Control Your Career is a podcast to...
2024-12-04
41 min
$500k CTO Podcast - For CTOs, By CTOs and Exec Career Coaches
Cultivating Valuable Career Network With Julia Toothacre
Send us a text🎙️Join us for an engaging conversation with Julia Toothacre, a renowned career coach, strategist, and LinkedIn top voice on our 3. podcast episode!Julia shares her extensive experience and offers valuable strategies for job seekers, emphasizing the importance of networking, leveraging LinkedIn, and tailoring application materials. She provides practical advice for introverts on how to build a robust professional network and highlights the significance of attending industry conferences and events. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your connections and stand out in today's competitive job market.JULIA...
2024-05-23
37 min
Control Your Career
How to Decode Leadership and Elevate Your Career with Dean Jenny Darroch
I am thrilled to have Jenny Darroch, PhD, the esteemed Dean of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on the podcast. The conversation was rich with insights from Jenny's corporate and academic life. We discuss Jenny's background, her leadership style rooted in dignity and respect, and the hiring process, including the importance of cover letters and traditional resumes in academia, and more. We also touch on the complexities of navigating higher education's hierarchical structure and recognizing one's place and value within an organization. From her corporate beginnings in New Zealand to her i...
2024-05-22
44 min
Control Your Career
Empathy in Leadership: Navigating Career Growth and Management with Tomas Company
We've got Tomas Company, Senior Product Manager and Interim Director at adidas, discussing his nearly 19-year tenure with the company, his people management style emphasizing empathy, and his approach to hiring and employee development on the podcast. The episode also covers the importance of regular employee meetings for professional growth, aligning personal values with career choices, and the manager's role in supporting employee development. Tomas's journey is nothing short of inspiring. His multicultural and international background coupled with his education paved the way for an impressive career in product marketing and people management. Control Your C...
2024-05-01
47 min
Control Your Career
From Office to Online: Adapting Management Styles with Mike Fariss
In this episode, we met Mike Farris, Senior Customer Service Manager at Zep Sales and Service. We delve into Mike's management style, the transition to remote work, and the hiring and people management approach. He emphasizes clear expectations, proper training, and a fair performance improvement process. Mike also discusses the need for a welcoming approach to one-on-ones and the importance of understanding the root causes of performance issues. Our conversation provides valuable perspectives for managers and employees on effective workplace dynamics and the hiring process. Mike's journey began in the bowling industry, where he climbed the ranks...
2024-04-17
59 min
Control Your Career
Clear Expectations for Maximum Results in People Management with Jon Harper
In this episode, Jon Harper, a regional sales VP at a Fortune 200 organization, talks about effective people management and pulls back the curtain on what managers crave from their teams. From hiring to leadership, his insights are a goldmine for anyone looking to impress their higher-ups or step into a management role. We explore the transition from sales to leadership, emphasizing the need for clarity, kindness, and honest communication. Jon discusses his hiring approach, focusing on results and potential for growth. We also cover performance improvement plans, with Jon advocating for empathy and support to help struggling e...
2024-04-03
55 min
Control Your Career
Hiring Hacks and Managerial Mindsets with Ronda Mullen
Ronda Mullen's management philosophy centers on trust and supporting her team's growth by aligning their interests with potential career opportunities within the company. Ronda and Julia discuss the importance of internal employee development and the benefits of promoting from within. As the Director of Learning and Leadership Development at Epiq, Ronda also shares their approach to professional development, highlighting their use of LinkedIn Learning, live interviews, and other resources to foster employee engagement and culture. Rhonda's journey in the corporate world is a testament to the power of adaptability and growth. With a background in facilitation and i...
2024-03-20
52 min
Control Your Career
Navigating the Path to Career Success: Insights from HR Expert Renee Trotman
Renee Trotman delves into the intricacies of people management with the lens of a diverse background in managing teams across various industries, including banking, education, healthcare, non-profit, and Fortune 500 companies. Her education (She's a lawyer and currently working on her doctorate!) combined with her experience provides a lively conversation guaranteed to guide employees and other people managers to learn how to work well together to achieve everyone's goals. Control Your Career is a podcast to help you conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above the expectations imposed by others. Hosted by Julia Toothacre, a seasoned career coach and strategist a...
2024-03-06
37 min
Control Your Career
The Secret Sauce to Successful Employee-Manager Relationships with Meredith Allen
Meredith Allen's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Starting as a music educator in the rural landscapes of Iowa, she pivoted into the world of instructional technology consulting, eventually leading her to the bustling city of Stockholm to work for a Swedish startup. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability and the willingness to embrace new challenges. At Soundtrap and Scrible, Meredith has navigated through various roles, each time bringing her unique blend of skills and experiences to the table. Control Your Career is a podcast to help you conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above t...
2024-02-21
44 min
Control Your Career
Challenges and Opportunities of Managing a Large Healthcare Team with Adam Trusty
Managing large teams isn't for the faint of heart, but Adam Trusty, a seasoned people manager in the healthcare industry, shares his approach and strategies. From hiring to handling performance issues and fostering employee growth, the insights we discussed are applicable across various industries. As a career coach, these lessons are crucial for anyone looking to navigate their professional journey effectively. Whether you're a manager or an employee, understanding these dynamics can lead to a more fulfilling and successful career. Control Your Career is a podcast to help you conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above...
2024-02-07
41 min
Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap
Unraveling Subtle Workplace Toxicity with Julia Toothacre
In this episode, we welcome a returning guest, Julia Toothacre, a renowned Career Coach & Strategist recognized as the #2 Career Coach by Career Addicts in 2023. Julia brings over a decade of experience in career development, teaching, and coaching to our show. As the founder of Ride The Tide Collective and host of the “Control Your Career” podcast, she has become pivotal in guiding ambitious professionals to align their careers with their personalities and values.Julia’s extensive background in career coaching, combined with her practical approach to career advancement, makes her an invaluable resource for anyone looking to naviga...
2024-02-01
51 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career Podcast Trailer
Control Your Career: A podcast for ambitious professionals. It's time to control your career and conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above the expectations imposed by others. Join Career Coach and Author Julia Toothacre, MS, as she guides you through a transformative journey to seize control of your professional path. Drawing upon more than a decade of expertise, Julia empowers professionals like you to find clarity, navigate your current career with intention, and propel yourself toward career advancement in alignment with your unique personality, preferences, and values. This podcast seamlessly weaves together engaging interviews with industry and functional experts al...
2024-01-19
03 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career Season 10 Trailer
Control Your Career: A podcast for ambitious professionals. It's time to control your career and conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above the expectations imposed by others. Join Career Coach and Author Julia Toothacre, MS, as she guides you through a transformative journey to seize control of your professional path. Drawing upon more than a decade of expertise, Julia empowers professionals like you to find clarity, navigate your current career with intention, and propel yourself toward career advancement in alignment with your unique personality, preferences, and values. This podcast seamlessly weaves together engaging interviews with industry and functional experts al...
2024-01-10
04 min
Control Your Career
The Collective Season: Spirituality + Career
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a career podcast that helps ambitious professionals control their career and make values-aligned career decisions. Season 9 is about embracing the "collective" in our name and we're bringing on coaches and experts in areas that impact your career. In this special episode, Julia Toothacre is going solo to talk about the impact your spirituality can have on your career decisions. This will not be from any specific spiritual lens but more of an overview for those whose faith and beliefs might impact their career. Julia shares her experience and a few examples from past c...
2023-12-06
22 min
Control Your Career
The Collective Season: Death, Estate Planning, Caregiving
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a career podcast that helps ambitious professionals control their career and make values-aligned career decisions. Season 9 is about embracing the "collective" in our name and we're bringing on coaches and experts in areas that impact your career. In this special episode, Julia Toothacre is going solo to talk about the difficult topics of death, estate planning, and caregiving. Sharing from her personal experience, the episode is a good starting point for people who haven't considered these topics, but know they need to learn more. She provides an overview and three actions for each t...
2023-11-20
36 min
Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap
Navigating Toxic Work Environments with Julia Toothacre
Are you feeling trapped in a toxic work environment? You’re not alone. Many women share this sentiment, and it’s time we start talking about it. Join me in discussing the everyday toxic experiences we face at work and their long-term impact on our lives. Then, let’s explore why people stay in these situations and how to leave them.My guest for this episode is Julia Toothacre, a Career Coach & Strategist who has helped thousands of professionals find clarity and succeed in their careers. Julia uses her expertise to create actionable plans for her clients to tak...
2023-03-22
57 min
Love, Your Strengths
2 - Learner, Nagivating Career Change with Julia Toothacre
Finding a career you are content with can be challenging, and this is where Julia comes in. Julia is a Career Coach and Strategist with Ride The Tide Collective. Julia talks about how her personal life changed when she started using her CliftonStrengths and how she helps ambitious corporate professionals navigate a career change. Julia discusses her path to love Learner and how she navigates it now. Julia’s Top 5 Strengths are Strategic, Learner, Relator, Achiever, Maximizer Connect with Julia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliakrussell/ Learn more about Rid...
2023-02-06
29 min
Control Your Career
Your Career in 2023: Actions for Success
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 11 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control their career. In this bonus episode, Julia will share tangible actions for career success in 2023 and what you might want to consider about your career and life as you start the new year. Hint: It's about being realistic with yourself and your situation. For additional information and the links to all the resources mentioned in the episode, head over to the blog page for the episode, which can be found here: https://ridethetidecollective.com/2023/01/05/your-career-in-2023-a...
2023-01-05
23 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career - Questions + Answers (S8E7)
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 10 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control their career. Season 8 will be focused on the process Julia created to help professionals take control of their career. This season has been all about controlling your career and I've shared the process I created to help you get started on controlling your career. This episode is about answering your questions and common questions I receive about the process and the formal program. For additional information and the links to all the resources mentioned in th...
2022-11-16
27 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career - Phase 5 - High-Impact Habits (S8E6)
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 10 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control their career. Season 8 will be focused on the process Julia created to help professionals take control of their career. This episode is about the fifth phase of the Control Your Career process - High-Impact Habits. In this phase, you will be developing and maintaining sustainable habits - related to career - to help you continue your articulated definition of success moving forward. For additional information and the links to all the resources mentioned in the ep...
2022-11-09
12 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career - Phase 4 - Initiate Action (S8E5)
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 10 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control their career. Season 8 will be focused on the process Julia created to help professionals take control of their career. This episode is about the fourth phase of the Control Your Career process - Initiate Action. In this phase, you will start working toward the goals you outlined. Because this is a highly tailored phase, this episode outlines the actions you can take for three common career goals. For additional information and the links to all th...
2022-10-12
27 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career - Phase 3 - Purpose-Driven Plan (S8E4)
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 10 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control their career. Season 8 will be focused on the process Julia created to help professionals take control of their career. This episode is about the third phase of the Control Your Career process - Purpose-Driven Plan. In this phase, you are identifying your goals both holistic and career and creating a plan that makes sense to your needs and preferences. I share three holistic topics most of my clients consider alongside their career goals and I s...
2022-09-28
25 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career - Phase 2 - Identity Analysis (S8E3)
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 10 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control their career. Season 8 will be focused on the process Julia created to help professionals take control of their career. This episode is about the second phase of the Control Your Career process - Identity Analysis. In this phase, you will explore and articulate who you are through curated assessments and self-reflection activities to enhance your self-awareness. For additional information and the links to all the resources mentioned in the episode, head over to the blog pa...
2022-09-13
20 min
Control Your Career
Control Your Career - Phase 1 - Realistic Reality (S8E2)
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 10 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control their career. Season 8 will be focused on the process Julia created to help professionals take control of their career. This episode is about the first phase of the Control Your Career process - Realistic Reality or Rate Your Reality. This phase focuses on evaluation of your current situation within your career and your life. In the episode Julia shares the topics covered in this phase with questions or activities associated with each section to prompt y...
2022-08-31
30 min
Control Your Career
Introduction to the Control Your Career Process (S8E1)
Julia Toothacre is a career coach with over 10 years of experience in the career development space helping ambitious professionals strategize and take action to control your career. Season 8 will be focused on the process Julia created to help professionals take control of their career. In the first episode of the season, Julia talks about the limitations of career development theories and processes and provides a high-level overview of her career transformation program and process. For additional information and the links to all the resources mentioned in the episode, head over to the blog page for the episode, which can be fo...
2022-08-17
31 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Wrap-up + Season Highlights
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. In this episode, Julia wraps up the season with highlights and takeaways from the interviews along with sharing a personal story and her perspective and advice as an experienced career coach. She breaks down the most talked about résumé, interview, and job search tips and provides additional co...
2022-07-27
32 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Adrian Chapman, Supply Chain Agency Recruiter
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Adrian Chapman owns an external recruiting agency and defines himself as a growth advisor for supply chain organizations. He has nothing to hide in this interview and even offers up the primary methods his company Cover 3 Consulting uses to source and find candidates. Whether you're in the supply chain industry or w...
2022-05-04
50 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Mary Kate Beck, Senior Sales Recruiter at Salesforce
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Mary Kate Beck is a Senior Sales Recruiter for the CRM company, Salesforce and we talk about it all! With over 7 years of recruiting experience in an agency and in an organization, Mary Kate shares her professional journey along with providing clarity around location-based positions, sourcing vs. recruiting, being aware of e...
2022-04-20
40 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Lauren Records, Human Resources Coordinator at Nielsen Kellerman
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Lauren Records is a Human Resources Coordinator for Nielsen-Kellerman, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of weather stations, ballistics and weather instruments, and sports performance products. Lauren's interview focuses on her experience and transition into a new functional area and industry while also sharing the role recruiting plays in her multi-faceted position. Fo...
2022-04-06
58 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Ellie Jamison, University Recruiter at Cloudflare
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Ellie Jamison is a University and Diversity Programs Recruiter at the cyber security tech company, Cloudflare. While this episode focuses on internship and early career hiring, Ellie shares a wealth of information and tips applicable to a job seeker at any career level. For additional information and the links to all th...
2022-03-23
41 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Ky Cunningham, Director of Corporate Recruiting, U.S. Xpress
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Ky Cunningham is a veteran recruiter with over 20 years of experience. Currently the Director of Corporate Recruiting at U.S. Xpress, a supply chain transportation company, Ky shares what working for an employee-centered organization looks like. She shares what her organization has done to attract and retain talent and reminds us t...
2022-03-09
45 min
Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Ep 115 - Learning How Rest Can Help Your Business Grow With Julia Toothacre
Send us a text“It's important to not shame ourselves and to not feel guilty about resting, because that is very important. Self-care is important and it's good for your mental health.”In today's episode of The Master Delegator Podcast, I'm joined by Julia Toothacre of Ride the Tide Collective to discuss her life as a business coach and, more importantly, how resting can help business owners find their way to success.Learning How To RestMany business owners and employees are so caught up in t...
2022-02-28
39 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Nick Giannotti, Lead Technical Recruiter, Slack
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Nick Giannotti is an experienced recruiter having recruited on the agency side and now in an internal recruiting position as a Lead Technical Recruiter at Slack, a collaboration tool used across many companies all over the world. In this episode, Nick not only provides clear and applicable tips to candidates, but h...
2022-02-23
45 min
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Jordan Hallow, Director of Selection, Northwestern Mutual
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia is interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Jordan Hallow is the Director of Recruitment and Selection for Northwestern Mutual and is sharing his tips as a location-bound recruiter. This interview was high-energy and packed with applicable tips and advice for people professionals looking to make a major shift in their career. For additional information and the links to al...
2022-02-09
48 min
Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence
Helping High Level Professionals Achieve the Career They Want with Julia Toothacre
I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...“90% of professionals have what they need to take control and pivot their career in a way that makes sense for what they value in this season of life.” Powerful, isn't it? That quote comes from our newest podcast guest feature, Julia Toothacre! Julia is a coffee lover, planner nerd, and dog mom who has spent the last 10 years, working with hundreds of clients to help them find clarity in their career path and develop action plans to take the s...
2022-01-23
1h 12
Control Your Career
The Recruiter's Perspective - Tony Lyons, Technical Recruiter at Amazon
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 7 is all about "The Recruiter's Perspective," where Julia will be interviewing recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across multiple industries. Tony Lyons is a technical recruiter for experienced professionals at Amazon. Tony shares how he finds candidates, provides insight into Amazon's hiring process, and shares tips for resumes and interviews that will help you get through the hiring barriers. For additional information and the links to all the resources mentioned in...
2022-01-12
43 min
The Life Teacher Podcast
024: The Great Resignation & Changing Careers With Julia Toothacre
In this episode of The Life Teacher Podcast, Hector welcomes Julia Toothacre. Julia is a Career Strategist & Coach. With 10 years of experience in career development and coaching, Julia has helped hundreds of professionals find clarity in their career path and supported them in their career management, transition, and advancement. In the midst of an unprecedented number of people quitting their jobs in what is being called "The Great Resignation," Julia brings a wealth of knowledge on the topic. How can employers better hold onto their employees? How can workers find a new and better job? Find out in this...
2021-10-26
48 min
Control Your Career
The Reality Of The Great Resignation
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. In this episode, Julia Toothacre, the Founder and Career Strategist for Ride The Tide Collective shares her research, knowledge, observations, and opinions on The Great Resignation. If you have been wondering what this is about, how it might impact you, or maybe you've felt like you aren't getting the whole story, this episode will help clear things up for you. Julia isn't regurgitating the articles being written but takes a c...
2021-09-01
46 min
Control Your Career
Career Advice for 2021 Graduates!
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 6 is an interview format that brings on guests who are employed in real positions to share their career journey, experience, and tips, except this episode where Julia shares her top tips and advice students graduating! Having spent 8 years working in career development for universities, Julia is sharing her most common advice and tips to help you navigate your transition from student to professional. She also has a special message t...
2021-06-16
09 min
Control Your Career
The Tech Industry, Moving Without a Job, and The Payroll Side of HR
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 5 is the start of a new interview format that brings on guests who are employed in real positions to share their career journey, experience, and tips. In this kick-off episode for season 5, Julia is speaking with Brucee Denise Olds, the Payroll and Benefits Operations Manager for TikTok. This high-energy episode unpacks Brucee's diverse career journey, a major move she made that changed her career, her best management tips and w...
2021-01-06
58 min
Control Your Career
Planning In The Unknown
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. In this special BONUS episode, Julia is sharing her planning tips for the new year in a new way! With the uncertainty on 2021 on everyone's mind, this new way to think about planning for the year will help you prepare and feel confident no matter what 2021 tries to throw at you. The Career Goals podcast episode can be found HERE. The accompanying PDF can be found HERE. If you have any...
2020-12-09
06 min
Control Your Career
Questions & Answers (S4 - Ep. 7/7)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 4 is all about learning to manage your career. We will be treating your career like a business and you will step into common roles found on an executive board, hence the season name being "Be Your Own Board: Strategies for Career Management." In the final episode of the season, Julia is answering your questions and sharing her advice on how to best tackle all the board positions. She also a...
2020-11-18
12 min
Control Your Career
You Are The CLO Of Your Career (S4 - Ep. 5/7)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 4 is all about learning to manage your career. We will be treating your career like a business and you will step into common roles found on an executive board, hence the season name being "Be Your Own Board: Strategies for Career Management." In the fifth episode of the season, Julia talks about the benefits of have a learning and development plan for your career and gives you tips on h...
2020-11-05
06 min
Control Your Career
You Are The CMO Of Your Career (S4 - Ep. 4/7)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 4 is all about learning to manage your career. We will be treating your career like a business and you will step into common roles found on an executive board, hence the season name being "Be Your Own Board: Strategies for Career Management." Did you know your professional self is a brand? Julia takes you through your career brand identity as if you are the CMO of your career. This i...
2020-10-28
08 min
Control Your Career
You Are The CFO Of Your Career (S4 - Ep. 3/7)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 4 is all about learning to manage your career. We will be treating your career like a business and you will step into common roles found on an executive board, hence the season name being "Be Your Own Board: Strategies for Career Management." MONEY! Ah! One of the topics most people don't like to discuss, but the one that impacts us the most. In the third episode of the season, J...
2020-10-21
08 min
Control Your Career
You Are The CEO Of Your Career (S4 - Ep 1/7)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 4 is all about learning to manage your career. We will be treating your career like a business and you will step into common roles found on an executive board, hence the season name being "Be Your Own Board: Strategies for Career Management." In the first episode of the season, Julia sets the tone and expectations for what you will get out of this season. She will also be describing t...
2020-10-07
08 min
Control Your Career
Your Questions (S3 - Part 8/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" This episode is all about your questions! Julia selects 4 questions from listeners and followers to answer. The questions that will be covered include: (1) I understand that we need to know who we are in order to figure out what's next, but I'm still confused about how to know what t...
2020-09-23
21 min
Control Your Career
A Decision For Right Now, Not Forever (S3 - Part 7/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" In this week's episode Julia debunks the idea that you have to have the same career at the same company for the rest of your working days. She encourages you to break the generational thought patterns that we adopt from well-meaning parents and family member and stretches you to m...
2020-09-16
04 min
Control Your Career
I'm Overwhelmed (S3 - Part 6/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" In this episode, Julia tackles the feeling of overwhelm, specifically in you career. She shares her personal "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" story and the strategies she used to move past that feeling. Along with her 10 years of career coaching, the strategies she used to m...
2020-09-16
04 min
Control Your Career
This Is What I Care About (S3 - Part 5/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" In this episode we are examining what you care about and aligning it with your career path. Julia discusses a few of her personal values and how they impacted her career choices, as well as shares a client example of how values can change with experience. Most people don't c...
2020-09-16
05 min
Control Your Career
I'll Do Anything (S3 - Part 4/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" In this week's episode Julia discusses three reasons why having a mindset of "I'll do anything" when it comes to your career is dangerous. From there, she discusses preferences and interests and uncovers a great place to start when trying to figure out what interests you in your career. If...
2020-09-09
07 min
Control Your Career
Personality Reality (S3 - Part 3/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" One of the foundational topics that needs to be discuss when figuring out where your career is headed is personality. In this week's episode, Julia share her go-to assessments, why she uses them, and unpacks The Big 5 personality traits used by most psychologists and therapists. She drives home the p...
2020-09-09
07 min
Control Your Career
What Is True About Your Career Path? (S3 - Part 2/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" The week's episode helps the listener determine what is truth in how they view their career. We all create stories and situations that can be exaggerated in our mind. Julia uses her personal and professionals experiences to articulate how these thoughts can impact relationships and gives you tips on h...
2020-09-02
09 min
Control Your Career
You're Not Alone (S3 - Part 1/8)
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. Season 3 centers around a common thought many professionals have at some point: "I don't know what I'm doing with my life!" This week's episode reminds you that you are not alone in feeling lost in your career and even in life. Julia explains different scenarios that you are likely experiencing or have experienced and encourages you to start the process of finding clarity. She also shares her journey of finding c...
2020-09-02
06 min
Control Your Career
"I Don't Know What I'm Doing With My Life!" Season 3 Trailer
Ride The Tide Collective, The Podcast is a weekly podcast that provides actionable advice and tips for ambitious professionals looking to advance, change, or take control of their career path. In the trailer for season 3, Julia explains the importance of the theme and why she chose it. Aptly named "I Don't Know What I'm Doing With my Life!" each episode has been structured to help you combat this feeling. Only an 8-episode season, Julia is getting straight to the point to help you move forward in your career. Along with the episodes, there is a guidebook that takes the content a...
2020-08-26
01 min
Control Your Career
Moving From Doubt To Confidence In Your Career (S2 - Ep 20/20)
Moving from doubt to confidence in your career is the final episode topic for this season because most of my clients, regardless of where they are in their career, struggle with doubt. For some it's been ingrained since childhood to question your abilities, for others its a byproduct of anxiety or depression, and for some a person or situation has made you doubt yourself. In this concise episode I cover common doubts I hear from clients, share doubts I've had in my career, and I share a situation where a leader made me doubt my abilities and how I worked t...
2020-08-19
10 min
Control Your Career
Salary Negotiation Tactics for Mid-Career Professionals (S2 - Ep 19/20)
Negotiating a salary package can be scary and intimidating, especially if you aren't well-versed in negotiating. I titled this episode Salary Negotiation Tactics for Mid-level Professionals because I believe there are a few different strategies you can use later in your career that might not apply early in your career. Does that mean you can't negotiate early in your career? No, but the higher you go and the more specialized your role, the more room you have to negotiate. The reality is, when you are mid-level or mid-career your priorities for work and life change. What you negotiated early in yo...
2020-08-12
15 min
Control Your Career
Résumé Tips From Recruiters (S2 - Ep 17/20)
After all the foundational tips and advice I have given you through this season, I wanted to have a few episodes where we focus on tips from others, namely recruiters or talent acquisition professionals. In this episode Alice Liu and Eric Mason are back with their resume tips and they don't disappoint! Eric shares practical resume tips that you would think most people know, but recruiters consistently see and it impacts you ability to get to the interview. Alice shares a piece of advice that I actually disagree with, but I also explain why that's important and how you deal wi...
2020-07-29
09 min
Control Your Career
Job Search Tips From Recruiters (S2 - Ep 16/20)
Have you ever wondered how best to connect with recruiters or talent acquisition professionals? This episode is the first of a 3-part mini-series within season 2 where I'm sharing tips and advice from a few of my recruiter friends. This episode will focus on their best tips for job seekers. Starting out this episode I share the most common types of recruiters or talent acquisition professionals you might run into in the hiring process including a corporate recruiter, recruiter for a recruitment agency, a headhunter, and a staffing agency. It's also worth noting that I share one of my most embarrassing mo...
2020-07-22
14 min
Control Your Career
Managing Disappointment in Your Job Search (S2 - Ep15/20)
The topic for this episode is around disappointment in the job search process. This is a common feeling experienced and expressed by job seekers usually when they don't get the interview, but more prominently when they make it through multiple interviews and don't get the position. Disappointment is never easy to mitigate or manage. I have found that clients who let others control their career trajectory are prone to more disappointment because they aren't doing the intentional work to take control of where they want their career to go. You can't wait until you hate your position or your manager o...
2020-07-15
07 min
Control Your Career
The Best Questions To Ask In An Interview (S2 - Ep 14/20)
How do you know what questions to ask in an interview? Are there off limits questions? How many questions are too many questions? Are there different questions to ask if you have more experience? I am answering all these in this episode! This episode will dive into how your values play a part on the questions you ask and I'll break down the types of interviews you might encounter in your process and the appropriate questions for each stage. I also talk about researching the organization you're interviewing with and how to ask questions around the information you find. Values Pod...
2020-07-08
13 min
Control Your Career
How To Write Content For Your Résumé - The Easiest Formula (S2 - Ep13/20)
I'm excited about this episode because it will be a go-to episode when you need to write content for your resume. While my content is focused more on mid-level professionals, the process I am sharing today on how to write content for your resume is applicable to ANYONE who needs to write a resume. This is another pen and paper episode in which you might want to take notes, but not required. This episode breaks down how to write a statement on your resume and take it from generic and boring to unique and accomplished. I also give my tips fo...
2020-07-01
10 min
Control Your Career
The Full-Proof Way To Answer Interview Questions (S2 - Ep 12/20)
We are diving into how to answer interview questions in this episode. I will cover my 3-step process and break down answers to a few common interview questions such as "Tell me about your leadership style?" and "Tell me how you handle conflict?" I also give my thoughts on discrimination in the interview process and hiring managers hiding behind the "You weren't a good fit" statement. This episode is definitely a pen and paper one and a great episode to save when that interview opportunity presents itself. If you are interested in learning more or connecting on social please fo...
2020-06-24
12 min
Control Your Career
How To Identify The Next Best Step In Your Career (S2 - Ep11/20)
Episode 11 is going to give you a high-level overview, along with multiple tactical, actionable strategies to figure out what's next in your career. In this episode I also let you in on a little (or big) secret that most career coaches and professionals DON'T want you to know! Areas covered in this episode: (1) Interests (2) Skills (3) Values (4) Dreams or Passion I also spend time discussing dealbreakers within your career, especially as you advance and have more experience under your belt. Career dealbreakers are almost always tied to a bigger value and need to be considered when making a career move. Career Clar...
2020-06-17
10 min
Control Your Career
What NOT To Do On Your Résumé (S2 - Ep10/20)
Resumes for more experienced professionals should look different than early career. You've probably had a few professional experiences, you've made an impact within your organization or industry, you might be managing people, but you aren't in the beginning anymore. Resumes at this level are more often read by humans than machines. You might need to submit and official application through an electronic system or an Application Tracking System, but you have likely been referred for a position or headhunted to apply. In this case, you want to make sure you don't do the following on your resume: 1. Don't undervalue your ex...
2020-06-10
07 min
Control Your Career
Crafting Your Job Search Narrative (S2 - Ep9/20)
The Job Search Narrative is the story or pitch that you have when you are looking for a new position. The interesting part is that you don't have to be actively job searching to have a good job search narrative. This is similar to an elevator pitch, but more intentional. A job search narrative is more about the story you are telling about who you are as a professional and where you are headed in your career. It is the next level of depth past an elevator pitch to inform someone of your professional status. In this episode, I share my...
2020-06-03
11 min