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Career Contessa
3 in 30: How to Turn Career Clarity Into Action
So you finally have a sense of your next career move—now what? In this 3 in 30 episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik share three practical steps to help you turn that newfound clarity into real progress. If you’re feeling stuck between knowing what you want and actually going for it, this episode is your roadmap to get moving.Tune in to learn: How to move forward without obsessing over the “perfect” pathWhy a personal non-negotiables list helps you find the right companiesA simple way to set weekly goals that keep you consistent and motivated
2025-07-22
37 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30 : How to Figure Out Your Next Career Move
In this 3 in 30 episode, Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin and Career Coach Marnie Lemonik kick off the first-ever summer series of 3 in 30 —focusing on career clarity from the ground up. The hardest part of a career move is getting started, and we’re breaking down exactly how to do that with three simple steps.Packed with practical ideas and personal stories, this episode is your roadmap for creating space, building clarity, and finally figuring out what’s next in your career. Tune in to learn:Why creating mental space is the most overlooked first step in...
2025-06-17
32 min
Career Contessa
The 10-Second Trick to Better Conversations, According to a Harvard Professor
Struggling with small talk? Dreading awkward silences? According to Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks, there’s a 10-second trick that can instantly make you a better conversationalist—and it’s backed by science. In this episode, host Lauren McGoodwin sits down with Alison to explore why meaningful conversations matter more than ever, and how we can all get better at them with just a few intentional changes.You’ll learn:The “10-second trick” that boosts connection and flow in any conversationThe biggest mistakes people make when trying to be engaging—and how to fix themHow strong...
2025-05-20
35 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30: Lessons from Top Performers
What sets top performers apart? In this 3 in 30 episode, Career Contessa founder Lauren McGoodwin and coach Marnie Lemonik share three key lessons high achievers live by—like embracing self-awareness, mastering adaptability, and owning your time. Packed with practical tips and tools, this episode will help you level up at work and beyond. Listen in to learn:Why adaptability is your most employable skillHow self-awareness is redefining leadershipSmart, realistic strategies to own your time and energyShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.ins...
2025-05-13
37 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30 : Our Top Work Routines + Habits
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your work routines and habits! Learn three tangible tips in 30 minutes to help you stay organized, productive, and energized—no matter where or how you work with host Lauren McGoodwin and career coach Marnie Lemonik as they dive into: ✅ The difference between routines and habits (and why you need both) ✅ Tried-and-true strategies for structuring your workday ✅ The power of time blocking, prioritization, and daily reflectionPlus, we’re sharing our personal work routines, a rapid-fire “love it or hate it” segment, and a fun way...
2025-04-15
38 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30: How to Find Career Clarity
Feeling stuck in your career and unsure of your next move? You’re not alone! In this episode, Career Contessa founder Lauren McGoodwin and career coach Marnie Lemonik break down 3 actionable steps to help you gain career clarity—without the overwhelm.Tune in to learn:The biggest misconceptions about career clarity (and what to focus on instead) How to identify your strengths, non-negotiables, and new opportunitiesOur favorite tools and resources to guide your next career moveWhether you’re considering a job change or just want more direction in your current role, this ep...
2025-03-25
36 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30: How to Let Go of Perfectionist Tendencies
Don’t let perfectionism stunt your professional growth! Career Contessa founder, Lauren McGoodwin, and Career coach, Marnie Lemonik, share:Before and after stories of perfectionist tendenciesTips for listeners dealing with the pressure to be perfectOur favorite creators and books for letting go of perfectionismShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/Resources User manual template: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/com...
2025-02-25
36 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30 : How To Handle LinkedIn in 2025
LinkedIn has become more than just a professional networking platform—it's your digital resume, your personal brand, and a hub for career opportunities. But with constant updates and evolving trends, how can you make sure you're using LinkedIn to its fullest potential in 2025? Career coach, Marnie Lemonik, and Lauren McGoodwin and here to share:How to use LinkedIn to build your personal brand in 2025How to use LinkedIn to job search in 2025Tips to successfully network on LinkedInShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: ht...
2025-01-28
37 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30: Work Predictions for 2025
What will the workplace look like in 2025? In this episode, we dive into the trends shaping the future of work, from AI education and hybrid work evolution to the rise of EQ skills with Career Contessa coach, Marnie Lemonik.We'll discuss:3 workplace trends you can expect in 2025What trends stood out to us in 2024Marnie and Lauren’s intentions for 2025Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP 2024 Workplace Predictions Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-wo...
2024-12-17
30 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30: How to Harness Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like a fraud, doubting your achievements even when the evidence says otherwise? You're not alone—and that feeling might actually be a hidden strength. In this episode, career coach Marnie Lemonik and Lauren dive deep into the phenomenon of impostor syndrome and explore how to harness its power for personal and professional growth.We'll discuss:What impostor syndrome is and why so many high-achievers experience itHow to reframe self-doubt as a tool for self-awareness and growthStories of our own impostor feelingsPractical strategies for building confidence without dismissing your humility...
2024-11-26
24 min
Career Contessa
3 in 30: Interview Prep Secrets, Tips, & Advice
We’re kicking off a new monthly series where we bring you 3 tangible tips you can implement into your career today. Lauren is joined by Career Contessa Coach, Marnie Lemonik, to share interview prep tips. You’ll learn:The most common mistake with interview prepHow to frame your career journeyTips for storytelling without rambling How to shift your mindset for your next interviewShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hir...
2024-10-22
24 min
Career Contessa
First 90 Days In a New Role: Lauren's Career Story Part 2
Lauren’s back in the interviewee seat as career coach Marnie Lemonik chats with Lauren about how her transition from full-time entrepreneurship to working in content marketing at Atlassian is going. You’ll learn:How to set boundaries at a new jobHow to navigate your first 90 days in a new roleTips for building confidence when you’re newHow to stay present at workThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit better help.com/CONTESSA today to get 10% off your first month.Visit justworks.com/podcast to join the thousands of small...
2024-10-01
35 min
Career Contessa
How I Launched a Job Search in 2024 + One Thing That Surprised Me
How do you find a new job in 2024? What’ a job search strategy? How do you deal with rejection? These are just some of the questions Lauren’s sharing in the behind-the-scenes details of her recent job search with Career Contessa coach, Marnie Lemonik. You’ll learn:How to figure out your next career move so you can apply for jobsTips for building a job search strategy + the exact tools Lauren usedShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Book a...
2024-07-23
32 min
Career Contessa
I've Got Some News...My New Career Chapter
On today’s solo episode, Lauren’s sharing some personal news about her next career chapter, what it means for Carer Contessa, and an exciting change for the podcast!Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Guest Resources:Lauren McGoodwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa Resources:Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/e...
2024-06-18
18 min
Momwell
223: Busting the Dream Job Myth with Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa
Gender norms, social expectations, and motherhood all become wrapped up in our identities, often leaving us questioning our career paths. But perhaps the answer starts with breaking away from the idea of a “dream job” and focusing instead on empowering ourselves to make active decisions driven by our internal values. Today, I’m joined by Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa, to discuss how women and mothers face barriers in the workplace and how they can start creating power moves to achieve real career fulfillment.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dgFi90Book a Free 15...
2024-05-01
49 min
Don't Depend On Daddy
49. Become Invaluable at Work: Career Lessons from the Career Contessa (Lauren McGoodwin)
On this episode of Don't Depend on Daddy, Michela sat down with Lauren from Career Contessa. Lauren shares the most important career lessons she's learned, practical advice for navigating a career crisis, how to create and enforce boundaries in the workplace, and so much more! Career Contessa: https://www.instagram.com/careercontessa/ INVESTING MASTERCLASS: https://breakyourbudget.com/masterclass Don’t Depend on Daddy Moment of the Week: https://forms.gle/X4i4Q11rxqaNhX9y8 FREE FINANCIAL PLAN CRASH COURSE: https://breakyourbudget.myflodesk.com/rojmq2zecg...
2024-03-13
42 min
Financial Feminist
How to Stand Out in the Job Hunt with Lauren McGoodwin (Career Contessa)
In today’s episode of the Financial Feminist, host Tori Dunlap sits down with Lauren McGoodwin, founder of Career Contessa — a platform dedicated to helping advance women in their careers. Together, they dive into the intricacies of workplace dynamics, salary negotiation strategies, and the pursuit of fulfilling careers. Tune in to gain valuable insights on deciphering company cultures, leveraging AI tools for job searches, and advocating for fair compensation.Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://financialfeministpodcast.com. Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take...
2024-03-05
55 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job
940: How to Find the Best Job for you that Actually Exists with Lauren McGoodwin
Lauren McGoodwin challenges the notion of the “dream job” and makes the case for pursuing the “good-enough” job. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why the dream job actually doesn’t exist 2) The true drivers of happiness at work 3) Why to become invaluable–not indispensable Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep940 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAUREN — Lauren founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be job searching, soul searching, le...
2024-02-29
34 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job
940: How to Find the Best Job for you that Actually Exists with Lauren McGoodwin
Lauren McGoodwin challenges the notion of the “dream job” and makes the case for pursuing the “good-enough” job. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) Why the dream job actually doesn’t exist 2) The true drivers of happiness at work 3) Why to become invaluable–not indispensable Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep940 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LAUREN — Lauren founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers. With women accounting for more than 50% of the workforc...
2024-02-29
34 min
QUESTION EVERYTHING
Beyond the Dream Job: How To Navigate Career Transitions & Find True Fulfillment with Career Contessa Lauren McGoodwin
Career transitions are an emotional rollercoaster, especially with today's uncertain job market. Lauren McGoodwin, Founder of Career Contessa, joins us to offer invaluable insights on navigating these shifts. Today she is empowering all of us with her tangible takeaway that will change your life! Today we dive into: What defines a fulfilling career (spoiler: it’s not money!) Why she thinks you shouldn’t strive for your dream job Her prediction for the career trend of 2024 The harsh reality of our current job market Sustainable practices for being proactive in your career The mindset shift you need when it c...
2024-02-15
52 min
Modern Mentor
How to be invaluable at work with Lauren McGoodwin
An interview with Lauren McGoodwin, founder of Career Contessa, who makes the case for why invaluable beats indispensable…and shares some actions we can take to achieve this status.Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletterto get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www...
2024-01-30
30 min
Note to Self
Career Traps to Avoid to Level Up This Year, with Lauren McGoodwin, AKA the Career Contessa
#128. I finally have an episode for my corporate baddies and my start-up girlies alike. Lauren McGoodwin, AKA the Career Contessa, is sharing 4 major career traps to avoid, dishing some job interview tips, and answering your career-related questions in this episode of Note to Self. SHOP NOTE TO SELF MERCH: https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/note-to-self FOLLOW PAYTON:https://instagram.com/paytonsartain https://www.tiktok.com/@paytonsartain https://youtube.com/c/paytonsartainhhhttps://amazon.com/shop/paytonsartain https...
2024-01-18
1h 18
Amina Change Your Life
Ep 52: Mastering Your Job Hunt: A Hiring Manager's Insider Guide with Lauren McGoodwin
Do you want to enhance your performance in interviews and upgrade your job search strategies? Learn insider methods to elevate your interview game and optimize your job hunt for career advancement with the Career Contessa herself, Lauren McGoodwin. In this episode, we explore the proven techniques for boosting your interview success and refining your job search approach. Elevate your interview skills and job search tactics to secure the career advancement you desire. Lauren McGoodwin, the founder of Career Contessa, brings a wealth of expertise to the table with her background as a former recruiter at Hulu. Her...
2024-01-16
34 min
Earn Your Happy
5 Career Hacks to Level Up, Embrace Seasons of Ambition, and Redefine Your Dream Job with Lauren McGoodwin of Career Contessa
Want to know the biggest lesson Lauren learned in a meeting with the CEO of Hulu? Stay tuned, because it’s one that every single one of us can apply! In this episode, I’m joined by career development expert, author, and Founder of Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin. Regardless of whether you’re an entrepreneur or have a corporate career, this episode is full of tips to level up, embrace the season you’re in, and make the small consistent power moves that will create the success you want in any area of your life! Beyond Lauren’s 5 career hacks, we...
2024-01-08
40 min
The Fiscal Feminist
75. Top Tips for Women in the Workforce with Career Contessa Lauren McGoodwin
Whether you’re brand new to the workforce or you’ve been working for years, you won’t want to miss this episode with Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa! Lauren has dedicated her own career to empowering other women with educational content, coaching resources, salary transparency, and more. In this episode, she joins Kimberlee to answer some common questions about gender disparity at work, negotiating tips, finding a great company, and starting off your career on the right foot. She also talks about the trends that she thinks will define how we work in the future. Episod...
2024-01-02
41 min
The Modern Manager
286: Debunking the Myth of the Dream Job and What to Pursue Instead with Lauren McGoodwin
Many professionals start their careers in the hope of eventually landing their dream job--that perfect position that checks off all the boxes on their list. But what really is a dream job? A big paycheck with a fancy title? A corner office with a million-dollar view? A good work-life balance? Well, what if I told you that it's time to let go of that dream job delusion and instead strive for something even better.Today’s guest is Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is the CEO of Career Contessa—an online career resource with content, career coac...
2023-12-19
33 min
Rich and Hired
EP 23: Embracing Growth Mindset, Being Invaluable at Work, and Self-Advocacy with Lauren Goodwin of Career Contessa
Welcome to another episode of Rich and Hired Podcast! In this insightful episode, our special guest, Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa, delves into the crucial aspects of mindset that play a pivotal role in career development and personal growth. Lauren kicks off the conversation by exploring the dichotomy between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. She articulates the common scenario of reaching a significant milestone, only to realize it doesn't align with one's expectations. This realization often triggers a fixed mindset crisis, where individuals grapple with questions of identity, purpose, and the fear...
2023-12-18
40 min
The Snooze Button: Baby & Toddler Sleep, Simplified
Maternity Leave Made Easier with Career Contessa's Lauren McGoodwin
When should you tell your boss you're pregnant? Is it ok to job hunt while you're expecting? And when do you tell THEM? How do you prep for maternity leave so you're not super stressed while you're away? How do you handle coming back, and what rights do you have around being paid while you're out? Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa founder and author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose is joining us today to give us ALL the deets we need to make mat leave as seamless as possible (and we...
2023-11-29
39 min
Career Contessa
Popular Career Advice It's OK To Ignore
Learn 4 pieces of popular career advice that you should ignore and what to replace it with with Lauren McGoodwin. You’ll learn:Why “follow your passion” isn’t good career adviceHow the sunk cost fallacy can cost you new opportunitiesThe importance of saying “no” at workWhat happens when you only focus on strengths at workShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/
2023-11-28
15 min
Meant For You
Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin on Entitlement, The Illusion of The Perfect Job and Managing Her Business
Meet Lauren McGoodwin, the founder of Career Contessa. Lauren generously shares the story of how she started her business, her motivation and how she built Career Contessa from an idea to the leading career site for millennials offering career tips, career advice, job listings and career coaching. Lauren shares her story of how she struggled to find her place after graduating from college, and how a role in recruiting gave her the idea for Career Contessa. From day one, Lauren has been driven to help people find the opportunities she could not find and to have the car...
2023-11-16
45 min
Yours Truly with Sam
Navigating Career, Motherhood, and Imposter Syndrome with Lauren McGoodwin
In this episode, we're diving deep into career growth and fearless leadership with the incredible Lauren McGoodwin, the genius, Founder, and CEO behind Career Contessa. Whether you're new to the workforce or a seasoned pro, Lauren has the answers to finding your passion, conquering imposter syndrome, balancing motherhood, and being an entrepreneur. Get ready for a dose of personal empowerment as Lauren McGoodwin shares her gems on confident leadership and career acceleration. Follow Sam: @yours.truly.with.sam Follow Career Contessa: @careercontessa
2023-09-23
40 min
Career Contessa
6 Lesser-Known LinkedIn Profile Tips for Personal Branding, Job Searching, and Networking
Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile in 2023. Learn from LinkedIn trainer Lyssa Leigh Jackson the six features you should be using to optimize for personal branding, job searching, and networking on LinkedIn. Plus, grab our free LinkedIn skills worksheet to help!Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Lyssa Leigh Jackson Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyssajackson/Lauren McGoodwin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/LinkedIn Skills Worksheet: https://bit.ly/3qJZigS...
2023-09-05
41 min
Get a 6-Figure Job You Love and Thrive
Ep #147: How to Handle Challenging Questions When Caught Off Guard with Lauren McGoodwin
147: I’m bringing you wisdom from a resident career expert who’s been around for years. She used to work in recruitment, so she has a deep understanding of how to advance your career, and she’s here to give us a different take on how you can handle challenging questions when you’re caught off guard. Lauren McGoodwin is the founder and CEO of Career Contessa, an online career resource for women. Her life’s mission is to help women build successful careers on their terms, and today we’re discussing how to answer the toughest...
2023-05-08
32 min
Reclaim Your Career
The Myth of the Dream Job With Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa
Lauren McGoodwin is the Founder and CEO of Career Contessa, a trusted career resource that helps working women be more fulfilled, healthy, and successful at work. She is the host of The Career Contessa Podcast, an educator, and the author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. Before Career Contessa, Lauren was a university recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and program management. Lauren has a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Oregon and a masters in communication management from the University of Southern California.
2023-01-18
30 min
Career Contessa
How To Match Your Experience to a Specific Job (Solo Episode)
Today’s solo episode is focused on tailoring your experience to a specific job and company. You’ve probably heard the popular advice to always tailor your resume and job application materials to the specific job and company you’re applying to, but what exactly does that mean?! And why does it matter? As a former recruiter and now the CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, talking to hiring managers, and seeing which resumes land in the “yes” pile. On this ep, she shares her top strategies for how you can match your experience to the nex...
2022-09-27
25 min
Career Contessa
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile— And Double Your Job Leads
What’s the secret to harnessing the power of LinkedIn? An optimized LinkedIn profile. We’re joined by LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling to share insider tips on exactly how to optimize your profile, why it matters so much, and the hacks we know will get you noticed. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Jeremy Profile: https://bit.ly/3NPY1tT Lauren Profile: https://bit.ly/3NJsGJt The LinkedIn Lab: https://bit.ly/3P8L6of Profile Photo Optimization: https...
2022-07-12
30 min
Career Contessa
How to Map Out Your Next 90 Days (Solo Episode)
Today we have another solo episode for you all! Lauren talks about how she maps out her short-term goals, specifically in 90-days. Listen in to learn her strategy so that you can use the next 90 days to make real progress, capitalize on that forward momentum, and then repeat this practice in the future. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP New Manager Manual: https://bit.ly/3zpiYq3 Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
2022-04-05
11 min
All Things Career
Influencing Others at Work with Lauren McGoodwin
Influence is defined having the ability to have an effect on a someone or their behavior. This is even more important at work because it can help you move the needle on a project, gain mentors and even help you get promoted. In this episode we discuss: Why influence is important no matter what level you are at How to gain influence and how to know if you have any And, tangible things you can implement today to increase your influence Here's how to connect with Lauren and purchase your copy of Power Moves:
2022-02-14
25 min
Career Contessa
Chronic Overachiever? How I Dialed It Back To Find Balance
Thanks to the great feedback you all had about our first solo episode, Lauren is back with another. This time Lauren’s sharing how she’s learning to dial back the constant chase for accomplishments, the impacts that relentless drive has created, and the new habits she’s building now that she wishes she had earlier in her career. If you identify with being a chronic overachiever, this episode is for you. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ
2022-02-01
11 min
Career Contessa
How I Overcome Impostor Syndrome + Cultivate Confidence
Happy 2022! We made it to a new year! To kick the year off right, we’re sharing a solo episode with Lauren. Lauren talks about the times when she’s felt impostor syndrome creep in—and the specific things she does to try to cultivate confidence. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves Book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...
2022-01-04
11 min
The WorkWell Podcast™
Lauren McGoodwin on building a meaningful career
The great resignation has been a hot topic. Millions of people are quitting their jobs or plan to do so soon. Why is this happening? On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa, author of the book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose, and cohost of the of Career Contessa podcast.
2021-10-06
41 min
The WorkWell Podcast™
Lauren McGoodwin on building a meaningful career
The great resignation has been a hot topic. Millions of people are quitting their jobs or plan to do so soon. Why is this happening? On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa, author of the book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose, and cohost of the of Career Contessa podcast.
2021-10-06
41 min
Courage Permission Slip with Kea Meyers Duggan
No One’s Going to Die with Lauren McGoodwin
This episode of Courage Permission Slip has all the gems you didn’t know you needed. Today, Kea welcomes Lauren McGoodwin to the show. Lauren is the CEO of Career Contessa, host of Career Contessa’s weekly podcast The Femails, author of Power Moves, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren has spoken at TED Women, Watermark Conference for Women, and South by Southwest, and is a regular contributor on outlets such as Good Morning America, Goop, and more. During this conversation, Lauren talks about: Where cour...
2021-09-08
47 min
Unzipped
The Working Woman in 2021 with Lauren McGoodwin
This podcast is for all of our working ladies! - arguably also incredibly valuable for any human interested in career advancement and entrepreneurship. Lauren McGoodwin is the founder of Career Contessa, a website that helps you job search, change careers, and advance in your current position. This eye opening conversation sheds light on how the current state of the workplace still doesn’t support the modern day lifestyle for most women and what Lauren’s hopes are for democratizing access to these resources for women so they can work the way they want to work in present day.
2021-08-25
51 min
Badass Basic Bitch
Signs You're in a Toxic Work Environment with Career Contessa's Lauren McGoodwin
Lauren McGoodwin is Career Contessa’s CEO, #1 power move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 out of her master’s thesis project to close the gap in career development resources for women. Career Contessa now helps over 2 million women each year with their careers through content, online learning courses, and job listings.Formerly, Lauren was a Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and talent development. She has a Bachelor's in Education from the University of Or...
2021-08-17
47 min
Zuri Hall's Hot Happy Mess
31: How to Network (Without Being A Stalker!!) It's Time to Make Power Moves, with Lauren 'The Career Contessa' McGoodwin & Latesha Byrd
Do you feel socially awkward when it comes to networking? Get all tongue-tied, and you're not sure what to say, or even who to say it to? Well, get it, networking is HARD AF (like why!!), it can often feel forced, inauthentic, and sometimes just a tad bit slimy. But, it doesn't have to be that way. Today's episode is all about networking the right way!! Zuri is talking with another expert panel featuring two awesome women -- Career Coach Latesha Byrd and the Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin! We're diving into how to effectively u...
2021-07-06
1h 06
Chris Voss Podcast
Chris Voss Podcast – Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren McGoodwin
Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren McGoodwin careercontessa.com Lauren McGoodwin is Career Contessa’s CEO, #1 power move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 out of her master’s thesis project […] The post Chris Voss Podcast – Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren McGoodwin appeared first on Chris Voss Official Website.
2021-04-30
52 min
Office Politics: The Anti-#GIRLBOSS Podcast
📣 Your Inner Coach vs Your Inner Critic (& Everyday Power Moves) with Career Contessa’s Founder Lauren McGoodwin Ail
Anything I can do, Career Contessa can do better. I always share their site and social channels with anyone who wants honest career advice and truly valuable insights on how to succeed in their field. So, I sat down with their founder (and the author of “Power Moves”) Lauren McGoodwin Ail to find out her thoughts on landing a job during a pandemic and succeeding on your own terms. In this episode, Lauren McGoodwin and I get into: What is a power move in business, on Career Contessa’s terms Getting messy in orde...
2021-01-06
49 min
Career Contessa
Welcome to The Femails by Career Contessa
Hi there, I’m Lauren McGoodwin, host of The Femails, a podcast from Career Contessa that focuses on the world of women and work by delivering helpful, actionable career tips and advice for women so you can be more fulfilled, healthy, and successful at work. I started Career Contessa 7 years ago after making my own transition from admin assistant to recruiter at Hulu and learning first-hand what it’s like to be on both sides of the hiring table. Now Career Contessa helps millions of women each year navigate their careers with trusted resources for every stag...
2021-01-01
01 min
Hey Seery
Careers, Jobs, and Workplace - Lauren McGoodwin on Covid Impacts
@laurenmcgoodwin @careercontessa https://powermovesbook.com/ https://www.careercontessa.com Special Guest: Lauren McGoodwin.
2020-10-08
35 min
Big Kid Problems
Make Your Next Power Move! Job Hunting Hacks and Do’s/Dont’s with Career Contessa’s Lauren McGoodwin
Back on the job market? Considering a career transition? You’re not alone! Today we have Lauren McGoodwin on the podcast to help us make some power moves! Lauren is the Founder of Career Contessa (a digital career resources platform) she’s also the Host of the FeMails Podcast AND author of the book “Power Moves: How Women can pivot, reboot, and build a career of purpose”We’re going to talk all about resources and tools to help you on your job hunt, some LinkedIn hacks, how to spruce up your resume, how to stand out in the int...
2020-09-29
1h 00
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
FYPC Podcast Ep. 48: Lauren McGoodwin, CEO and Founder of Career Contessa
Lauren McGoodwin is Career Contessa’s CEO and #1 power move advocate with a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 born from her master’s thesis project aiming to close the gap in career development resources for women. Career Contessa now helps millions of women each year with their careers through content, online learning courses, and job listings. Download my podcast interview with Lauren here on iTunes!
2020-09-24
30 min
She Did It Her Way
SDH 399: How She Built Career Contessa and Her Career on Her Own Terms with Founder Lauren McGoodwin
It's time to make a power move with our guest Lauren McGoodwin! Career Contessa’s CEO, #1 power move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 out of her master's thesis project to close the gap in career development resources for women. Career Contessa now helps over 2 million women each year with their careers through content, online learning courses, and job listings.Lauren graduated in 2009 and went to University in Oregon. After moving to LA she landed a job as an admin assistant, it...
2020-08-20
37 min
The Bottled Blonde
Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa, author of Power Moves, and host of The Femails podcast
Lauren McGoodwin is Career Contessa’s CEO, #1 power move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 out of her master’s thesis project to close the gap in career development resources for women. Career Contessa now helps over 2 million women each year with their careers through content, online learning courses, and job listings. Formerly, Lauren was a recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and talent development. She has a bachelor's degree in education from University of Oregon and a Master’s degre...
2020-08-13
34 min
Smart Money Mamas Show
How to Make Power Moves to Find Your Successful Career with Lauren McGoodwin
#054: In this episode, I’m talking with Lauren McGoodwin, author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. She is also the founder of Career Contessa, where she helps women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren’s genius lies in helping identify every size of power move you can make when you stop waiting for your dream job. We talk about why your career path looks more like a jungle gym than a ladder, why hustle culture needs to die, and why your fear of money can keep you stuck in a...
2020-07-30
51 min
I’ve Got a Secret! with Robin McGraw
The Secret to Landing Your DREAM JOB! (with Lauren McGoodwin)
Career change, promotion, new job, COVID layoff... Robin tackles it ALL in this week's new episode with Lauren McGoodwin of CAREER CONTESSA! Lauren shares invaluable tips on interviewing and resume-building to help you stand out (you HAVE to listen to her RESUME DEAL BREAKERS... you might be making a few!). Robin shares fascinating insight as an entrepreneur and boss, spilling what she looks for from her employees and her NUMBER ONE interview pet peeve! In this episode you'll learn various networking strategies, how to land mentors, and how to create meaningful professional relationships to propel your career forward. Think...
2020-07-29
58 min
One Bold Move A Day
42. Informational Interviews (featuring Lauren McGoodwin)
Informational interviews are one of the best ways you can learn about an industry, company, or role that interests you. Once a month I’ll introduce you to someone who has influenced my work and life to share their one bold move with you. This month’s One Bold Move is Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa and Author of Power Moves. This episode provides tips on how informational interviews can lead you to new learning—or a new job. Your One Bold Move: Don’t be afraid to reach out to people for informational interviews. Talk to as many...
2020-07-10
05 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
1066: How to Land a Great Job in a Pandemic and Recession with Expert Lauren McGoodwin
How to find meaningful work right now? How to be a true Ally in the workplace and how to reframe your career ambitions in the near future? We're talking managing your career in a pandemic and recession with Lauren McGoodwin, founder of the Career Contessa and author of the new book POWER MOVES: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. Lauren's book is a much-needed handbook filled with practical information, advice, and essential tools (including helpful graphics), to guide women toward building successful careers on their own terms. It is an essential career resource for anyone fee...
2020-07-08
32 min
How'd She Do That?
4. Lauren McGoodwin Ail: Career Contessa Founder
On today's episode of How'd She Do That? Emily talks with the Founder of Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren's goal is to help women to become more fulfilled and successful in their line of work. Along with starting Career Contessa, Lauren has also written a book called Power Moves: How Women can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. In this episode, you'll learn how Lauren got started in her career, and where her passion for helping other women comes from. Lauren shares practical tips for women to pursue their passions at any stage of their...
2020-06-30
48 min
Analog Girl Podcast
Become Your Own Career Coach FT: Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa
Anxiety Check In - The past couple of weeks have not been the easiest, and it's most certainly been hard to keep a sense of calm during these strange times. This week, I share what's been triggering me and how I have managed to pull through and not let the triggers control me. The Anxiety Zone - Have you been interested in shifting gears in your career? Or maybe you have been furloughed during corona, and you have some time to figure out what you really want to do in life. Or are you just plain ole stuck? Career anxiety...
2020-05-27
1h 09
Analog Girl Podcast
Become Your Own Career Coach FT: Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa
Anxiety Check In - The past couple of weeks have not been the easiest, and it's most certainly been hard to keep a sense of calm during these strange times. This week, I share what's been triggering me and how I have managed to pull through and not let the triggers control me. The Anxiety Zone - Have you been interested in shifting gears in your career? Or maybe you have been furloughed during corona, and you have some time to figure out what you really want to do in life. Or are you just plain ole st...
2020-05-27
1h 09
The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Show
If You've Lost Or Are Looking For A New Job Do This With Career Contessa's Lauren McGoodwin
#269: On this episode we are joined by Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is the founder and CEO of Career Contessa, an online blog and resource for women looking for career and development resources. Lauren also hosts the popular podcast "The Femails". On today's episode we discuss how you can stand out to employers, how to find your dream job, how to find work if you have been laid off or furloughed, and how to look for new career paths if you are unhappy with your current path. To connect with Lauren McGoodwin click HERE To connect with La...
2020-05-26
47 min
Career Contessa
The Femails Presents: Money Power Moves
In episode four of our month-long Power Moves series, we’re discussing money. We’ll go over why your self-worth is not your net-worth and three money power moves that you can do today. Lauen McGoodwin’s book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose is out now! On Dear Career Contessa we’re answering the question, “How can I succeed in my career despite the lack of team player-ness of the department heads in my building?” Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.l...
2020-05-26
46 min
The Female Health Solution Podcast
221. Build a Career of Purpose with Lauren McGoodwin
Lauren McGoodwin is Career Contessa’s CEO, #1 power move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren launched Career Contessa in 2013 out of her master’s thesis project to close the gap in career development resources for women. Career Contessa now helps over 2 million women each year with their careers through content, online learning courses, and job listings.Formerly, Lauren was a Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and talent development. She has a Bachelor's in Education from University of Oregon and a Master’s in Comm...
2020-05-25
46 min
Don’t Miss Into A Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Right Now.
Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren Mcgoodwin
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/404862to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose Author: Lauren Mcgoodwin Narrator: Emily Bauer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 8 minutes Release date: May 19, 2020 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: From the founder of the influential website Career Contessa, an invaluable career resource for women feeling stuck or unfulfilled that combines actionable advice, learning tools to make impactful life changes, and an in-depth discussion of how to build a meaningful career on your terms. With her popular website Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin built an audience of...
2020-05-19
8h 08
Career Contessa
The Femails Presents: Career Power Moves
In episode three of our month-long Power Moves series, we’re discussing careers. We’ll go over what career power moves are and three career power moves that you can do today. Lauren McGoodwin’s book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose is out now! On Dear Career Contessa we’re answering the question, “Do you have any tips or resources to help me overcome my nervousness at interviews?” Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Setting a Career Vis...
2020-05-19
31 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career Development
Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren Mcgoodwin
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/404862to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose Author: Lauren Mcgoodwin Narrator: Emily Bauer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 8 minutes Release date: May 19, 2020 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: From the founder of the influential website Career Contessa, an invaluable career resource for women feeling stuck or unfulfilled that combines actionable advice, learning tools to make impactful life changes, and an in-depth discussion of how to build a meaningful career on your terms. With her popular website Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin built an audience of...
2020-05-19
8h 08
Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement
Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose by Lauren Mcgoodwin
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/404862 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose Author: Lauren Mcgoodwin Narrator: Emily Bauer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 8 minutes Release date: May 19, 2020 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: From the founder of the influential website Career Contessa, an invaluable career resource for women feeling stuck or unfulfilled that combines actionable advice, learning tools to make impactful life changes, and an in-depth discussion of how to build a meaningful career on your terms. With her popular website Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin built an audience...
2020-05-19
05 min
The Same 24 Hours
Lauren McGoodwin: Power Moves & Career Contessa
Lauren founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers. With women accounting for more than 50% of the workforce and the workforce being less defined than ever before, it seemed crazy (and outdated) that a resource for us didn't exist. Formerly, Lauren was a University Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and program management. Lauren has a Bachelors in Education from the University of Oregon and a Masters in C...
2020-05-18
51 min
The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi
147: Essential Tips For Job Hunting & Career Growth In A New Normal With Lauren McGoodwin
This episode is all about navigating finding a new job and career growth in a highly competitive market. And to have this conversation, my guest is Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is Career Contessa’s CEO, author, number 1 Power Move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Formerly, Lauren was a Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and talent development. She has a Bachelor's in Education from University of Oregon and a Master’s in Communication Management from USC where she wrote her thesis on millennial women and career resources. Addit...
2020-05-12
43 min
Career Contessa
The Femails Presents: Relationship Power Moves
In episode two of our month-long Power Moves series we’re discussing relationships. We’ll go over why relationships matter and how to build your personal “circle of champions.” Don’t forget until May 19, 2020, you can pre-order Lauen McGoodwin’s book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose, and receive companion resources valued at $300+ for free by going to www.powermovesbook.com. On Dear Career Contessa, we’re answering if it’s a good idea to pivot careers right now, given the current job market. Mejuri: Head to mejuri.com/femails for 10% of...
2020-05-12
40 min
LEAVE YOUR MARK: Freshly Brewed Career Advice with Aliza Licht
Lauren McGoodwin Spills the Secrets of Job Hunting During a Recession, How to Make Your Side Hustle Real, and Resisting the Career Trap of Compare and Despair
Lauren McGoodwin is the Founder and CEO of Career Contessa and author of the book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. Knowing firsthand what it's like to job search in a recession, Lauren started her company as a side hustle. As a career expert helping over 5 million women a year and former recruiter, Lauren spills the tea on how to get a job right now or start a new venture. Learn about the hidden job market, how to hack your job search, manage toxic colleagues, network effectively, and make your power move r...
2020-05-10
49 min
Martinis and Your Money Podcast
Career Contessa with Lauren McGoodwin
Today is one of the first episodes I recorded in quarantine and it is an incredibly timely one. Joining me today is Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa, to talk about how you can find the perfect job for you, even in the middle of high unemployment and a recession. She gives some really great and practical advice for anyone who is planning the next chapter of their career and I hope you find her information and website as useful as I do. For more information, visit the show notes at https://martinisandyourmoney.com/show-notes/c...
2020-05-08
57 min
Career Contessa
The Femails Presents: Self-Care Power Moves
We’re kicking off our first episode of the Power Moves series focused on the topic of self-care by discussing why self-care is important and three self-care power moves that you can do today. Don’t forget —Until May 19, 2020, you can pre-order Lauen McGoodwin’s book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose, and receive companion resources valued at $300+ for free by going to www.powermovesbook.com. On Dear Career Contessa, we’re answering how to deal with a defensive co-worker. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow...
2020-05-05
25 min
Career Contessa
Lauren's Got News To Share
Career Contessa’s founder, Lauren McGoodwin, has some exciting news to share! Her book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose, is officially available for pre-order! In this episode, Lauren and Aliya discuss her journey to writing a book and some really amazing pre-order perks you will get when you order a copy of Power Moves before it’s released on May 19, 2020. Pre-order Power Moves here: https://bit.ly/3cX2Tvn Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
2020-05-04
12 min
Flow State Business
Silence Your Inner Critic - CEO Chat with Lauren McGoodwin of Career Contessa
Send us a textMore than 2 million people have turned to Career Contessa each year to help them with their career. However, prior to creating this incredible platform, it took Lauren many years to get to where she is today. Despite hitting every target on the post-grad roadmap, somehow her expectations had failed her. She saw a consistent theme that women everywhere seemed to have reached the goals they’d set, even exceeded them, only to find themselves exceedingly unhappy. Across the board, the same questions came up that Lauren and millions of others were as...
2020-04-18
40 min
Sacred Work
141 // Lauren McGoodwin on Building A Fulfilling Career, Networking + Creating True Career Success
Lauren McGoodwin is a speaker, educator, author of the book Power Moves, Host of The Femails Podcast, and advocate for women’s career development. She is the founder and CEO of Career Contessa, an online learning and media resource helping over 2 million women a year be more fulfilled, healthy, and successful at work through daily career advice, career coaching, online courses, a salary database, and more. Inside this episode: + How to avoid the “Expectation Hangover” and the “Ambition Ditch” + How to look after your relationship with yourself and set intrinsic SMART Goals +...
2020-04-16
54 min
Whiskey & Work Podcast
How To Find A New Job (When It Feels Like Nothing's Out There) Featuring Lauren McGoodwin
Founder and CEO of Career Contessa, Lauren McGoodwin is a former career coach and recruiter who decided to launch a resource for women who are job searching, soul searching, and looking for new ways to advance their careers. With the current crisis we are all facing, many people have lost their jobs, are now searching for ones that are more meaningful to them and trying to maintain their households at the same time. Lauren and I are discussing what you can and should do if you’ve lost your job, what industries and companies are currently hiring and how yo...
2020-04-14
51 min
OverComing You
Lauren McGoodwin: Overcome Unemployment & Make Power Moves To Get Hired
If you lose your job due to COVID 19 then you must listen to this episode with Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is the CEO & Founded Career Contessa in 2013 after experiencing a gap in career she developed resources that help people find new ways to advance within their careers and land their dream job. Formerly, Lauren was a University Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and program management. She uses that knowledge base to go over the key step that you can take right now while you are quarantined to put yourself on top of the pile once the businesses...
2020-04-13
51 min
Career Contessa
Navigating The Highs + Lows of Life with the Founders of Shine
Meet Marah Lidey + Naomi Hirabayashi, the founders of Shine, a digital self-care platform that gives you access to a daily motivational text, community, articles, and more. Marah and Naomi started Shine with the promise to offer users the same support they found in each other as friends and to help you feel more seen, heard, and represented in the world of self-care. And just a few years later with millions of users, they’ve definitely kept their promise. But we didn’t bring them on the show to only talk about business—we want to know ho...
2019-11-12
43 min
Hashtag No Filter
53 - Lauren McGoodwin on Starting Career Contessa, Negotiating Salaries, Email Etiquette, and MORE
In episode 53 of Hashtag No Filter, Lauren McGoodwin and I talk all about how Career Contessa came to be, how salaries shouldn't be so hush hush, the importance of doing research when negotiating your salary, how close is too close at work, hiring for culture fit vs. value fit, passion projects and when it's time to dive in to said projects, email etiquette, following up, inbox zero, the best career advice she's ever been given, and so much more.
2019-09-26
48 min
Life Unscripted with Julie Lauren
53 - Lauren McGoodwin on Starting Career Contessa, Negotiating Salaries, Email Etiquette, and MORE
In episode 53 of Hashtag No Filter, Lauren McGoodwin and I talk all about how Career Contessa came to be, how salaries shouldn't be so hush hush, the importance of doing research when negotiating your salary, how close is too close at work, hiring for culture fit vs. value fit, passion projects and when it's time to dive in to said projects, email etiquette, following up, inbox zero, the best career advice she's ever been given, and so much more. Subscribe to Life Unscripted on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.
2019-09-26
49 min
Flourish to 7 Figures Podcast: Growing Your Online Business to 7 Figures and Beyond
Advanced Email Marketing Strategies with Lauren McGoodwin of Career Contessa
#10 Lauren McGoodwin is the Founder & CEO of Career Contessa, the leading career site for women. In this interview, Lauren shares how she grew Career Contessa from the ground up and how strategically focusing on email marketing has fueled the growth and the relationships she builds with each of her 1,000,000+ readers. In this episode, you’ll learn: The creative ways Career Contessa attracts new email subscribers How Lauren and her team developed their comprehensive email marketing strategy -- including the onboarding sequence, segmentation, and keeping engagement high The unexpected marketing strategies that are increasing sales for...
2019-07-11
53 min
The Cathy Heller Podcast with Cathy Heller
How to Use Marketing to Make A Sale - Career Contessa's Lauren McGoodwin
How can you take your customer on a journey so they get to know, like, and trust you? Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of the popular career website Career Contessa left her recruiting job to share the knowledge and tools she had accumulated to build a fulfilling career. She explains what kinds of products and offers you can give to your community, how to ask your boss for more time to work on your side hustle, and what marketing really means when it comes to making a sale. - Preorder Cathy's book so you can join the live Zoom call...
2019-06-27
48 min
The Lavendaire Lifestyle
113: Navigating Career Paths, Passion Projects & the Job Search w/ Lauren McGoodwin
Today's guest is the expert on all things career, especially for ambitious women and anyone just entering the workforce. Lauren McGoodwin is a self-proclaimed “career center poster girl” and the founder of Career Contessa, a site dedicated to helping women build and excel in fulfilling careers. This episode will answer your top questions about career ... Read more The post 113: Navigating Career Paths, Passion Projects & the Job Search w/ Lauren McGoodwin appeared first on Lavendaire.
2019-04-21
37 min
Career Contessa
Lauren Smith Brody: Disrupting Working Motherhood
Meet Lauren Smith Brody, author of The Fifth Trimester and a woman disrupting working motherhood. After enjoying an incredibly successful 16-year career in the magazine publishing world—working her way up to the #2 spot as Executive Editor for Glamour Magazine, Lauren left to write about The Fifth Trimester, the time she describes as when the working mom is born. And while I’m not a mom, I’m incredibly fascinated by this transition It’s no big secret that it’s a struggle to have children and go back to work. We do not live in a particularl...
2019-04-09
49 min
WorkParty
MINISODE 5: Lauren McGoodwin Live at Create & Cultivate Chicago
Welcome to the WorkParty minisodes. In this minisode we’re giving you a taste of some of the Create & Cultivate Chicago magic with Lauren McGoodwin, Founder of Career Contessa, an online career resource for women. Whether you’re running the show or balancing your side hustles, stay tuned for the real-talk business advice you need. Be sure to follow the party on social @workparty and get the latest updates at workparty.com Guest Information: Lauren McGoodwin: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa: https://www.instagram.com/careercontessa/ Host: Jaclyn Johnson: http://jaclynrjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/ Heather...
2018-09-23
17 min
Advice To My Younger Me
Episode 63: How to Ask for a Raise with Lauren McGoodwin
Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa, shares practical tips on how to negotiate for a raise. You’ll hear: The mindset you should have when negotiating your salary How to get information about what others are earning in comparable jobs How to prepare for asking for a raise Why you need to follow up after your “raise conversation” Website: www.careercontessa.com LinkedIn: @careercontessa Facebook: @careercontessa Instagram: @careercontessa Articles: A step by step guide to negotiating your salary https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/nego...
2018-08-29
20 min
Career Contessa
The Femails from Career Contessa: Trailer
Welcome to The Femails, a podcast from Career Contessa that deep dives into the world of women, work, and what it takes to build a successful and fulfilling career on your terms. The Femails podcast, hosted by Lauren McGoodwin, is an extension of the conversation, resource, and tools created by Career Contessa, the only career platform dedicated to helping women. This is a podcast about exploration, failures, triumphs, courage, fear, and taking a real-talk approach to women’s career development. Each episode, we talk with a different woman about those moments, the lessons learned, and explor...
2018-08-28
01 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi - Stories of Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Success, and Money Strategy
768: Lauren McGoodwin, Founder of CareerContessa.com
It can be hard to find quality career advice these days. The work landscape is always changing. Millennials want more freedom and flexibility. For women, in particular, there's conflicting advice about how to strategize, communicate, think, act, perform. That’s why I invited Lauren McGoodwin, an expert in career development for women and founder of the popular website Career Contessa. Together with her talented team, Lauren provides advice, insight, and support for women who want to pursue their career goals. We’ll chat about her business, her financial failures, and the importance of having not just a care...
2018-08-13
27 min
A Brilliant Gamble
Episode 79: The Career Contessa - Lauren McGoodwin
Making the right career decisions - which company, what salary, how many hours, remote or office based, climb the ladder or do a job that isn't too demanding - and ensuring that it fits with everything else that matters to you in life is COMPLICATED! And it requires SKILLS! Skills you didn't learn at school. How do you negotiate a pay rise? How do you ask about maternity leave at a job interview? How can you express both that the work is important to you AND so is taking care of your parents/kids/dogs/golf handicap? Today's guest...
2018-07-02
55 min
A Brilliant Gamble
79 The Career Contessa - Lauren McGoodwin
Making the right career decisions - which company, what salary, how many hours, remote or office based, climb the ladder or do a job that isn't too demanding - and ensuring that it fits with everything else that matters to you in life is COMPLICATED! And it requires SKILLS! Skills you didn't learn at school. You'll learn: How do you negotiate a pay rise? How do you ask about maternity leave at a job interview? How can you express both that the work is important to you AND so is taking care of your parents/kids...
2018-07-02
00 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job
Your Self-Worth Is Not Your Net Worth, with Lauren McGoodwin
Connecting salary and success can be a losing game. Don’t equate the amount of money you make with how happy you are in life. Instead, know that your self-worth is more than your paycheck. And when you do negotiate for salary, focus on understanding the market value of your skills and ask for the pay that compensates the type of work you do. About Our Guest: Lauren McGoodwin Lauren McGoodwin is the founder and CEO of Career Contessa (http://www.careercontessa.com/), a career site for women. Previously, Lauren was a tech recruiter at Hulu and wr...
2018-06-06
47 min
Dreams In Drive
Making Career Moves w/ Lauren McGoodwin of Career Contessa
Are you trying to make BIG CAREER MOVES this year?!? I know I am. But what do we have to do to make sure those moves we are making are successful? Meet - Lauren McGoodwin, CEO and founder of Career Contessa. She founded the company in 2013 after working in recruiting for a tech company and experiencing the gap in career development resources available for women who were job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers. The site is completely dedicated to women and takes into the account the unique ch...
2018-05-28
1h 04
The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi
069: The Makings Of The Perfect Resume And Why It Matters With Lauren McGoodwin
Today’s podcast is focused on helping you prepare your resume as you look for a new job or if you are looking to transition careers, because your resume is the first touch a recruiter or the HR department at a company has with you and getting employed especially at the right job ties heavily into your personal finances. To speak on this important topic, my guest today is Lauren McGoodwin, the founder of careercontessa.com which she founded in 2013 after working in recruiting for a tech company and experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be...
2018-01-31
43 min
Switch, Pivot or Quit
E96 - Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin Shares Career Tips + Industry Insights
On this episode, we hear from Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa. She shares how her early career decisions helped to guide her path. She earned her Masters in Communication Management where she wrote her thesis on Millennial women and career resources, which ended up setting the stage for Career Contessa. Lauren talks about the pivotal points in her career, her startup story of working with Hulu in the early days and what she did when she was passed over for a promotion. Lauren eventually created the career website that she couldn’t find when she needed it, on...
2018-01-17
45 min
Becoming Fearless Podcast
Ep. 35: Lauren McGoodwin talks risk-taking, non-linear careers, and the struggles of entrepreneurship.
This week on the Becoming Fearless podcast, meet Lauren McGoodwin, the Founder and CEO of Career Contessa, a career development platform for women that provides company profiles, downloadable resources, and much more. Lauren’s non-linear career path led her to develop a side hustle, and then to grow that side hustle into a full-time business. Join Annie and Lauren as they talk taking risks, supporting other women, and owning up to the authentic struggles of entrepreneurship.
2018-01-08
51 min
The Baily Hancock Show
03: "You Don't Have to Be An Entrepreneur" with Lauren McGoodwin, Career Contessa Founder
About Lauren:Lauren McGoodwin founded Career Contessa in 2013 after working in recruiting for a tech company and experiencing a gap in career development resources for women who might be job searching, soul searching, leading and managing, or trying to find new ways to advance within their careers.Lauren's career expertise has appeared in Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, Refinery29, and more. Career Contessa now helps over 1 million women navigate their careers each year though original career advice, job opportunities and an inside look at companies hiring, online career classes, and access to expert career coaches...
2018-01-01
00 min