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Career Curious13. The Art of Asking for Help (Part 3/3): How to Ask for Help Strategically and Skyrocket Your Career GrowthThe Art of Asking for Help (Part 3/3): How Strategic Requests Can Accelerate Your Career
Final Episode of Season 1!
Episode Summary: Welcome to the Season 1 finale of Career Curious! đ In this powerful closing episode, we dive into how to ask for help. The smart way. So you can stop feeling stuck and start accelerating your career growth.
Youâre doing the work. Youâre delivering the results. But if youâre still feeling invisible? It's not about working harder. It's about making your value visible.
Today, you'll learn: ⨠Why working in s...2025-04-1518 min
Career Curious12. The Cost of NOT asking for Help. (Part 2/3)Episode Summary
We all do it. Say yes to every meeting, every task, every request, until thereâs no room left for ourselves. In the second episode of our 3-part series on asking for help, weâre talking about the real cost of trying to do it all alone.
From bottlenecking your teamâs potential to silently stalling your companyâs growth, this episode dives deep into how high-achievers sabotage themselves by refusing to ask for support. We explore the impact on your time, energy, and leadership and share what real leadership looks like when you choo...2025-04-0122 min
Career Curious11. Help! Why you struggle to ask for help (Part 1/3)Episode 11: Help! Why You Struggle to Ask for Help (Part 1 of 3)
Ever feel like asking for help is a sign of weakness? Youâre not alone. In this three-part series, weâre diving into why high achievers struggle to ask for help and how shifting this mindset can unlock major career growth.
In todayâs episode, we explore:
âď¸ The psychological barriers that make it hard to ask for help âď¸ How childhood conditioning, perfectionism, and cognitive biases hold you back âď¸ Why not asking for help is stalling your success more than you realize âď¸ A s...2025-03-1815 min
Career Curious10. Living Authentically: Why I Chose a Life Without KidsEpisode Summary:
In honor of International Womenâs Day, Iâm getting personal. Today, Iâm sharing a story Iâve never fully discussed before: why I never wanted kids. More importantly, Iâm using this story to explore a bigger question: What does it mean to live authentically?
As women, weâre often expected to conform to societal norms, whether thatâs having kids, choosing a âstableâ career, or following a predetermined path. But what happens when you donât fit the mold?
In this episode, I challenge these expectations and share:âď¸ The pressures...2025-03-0815 min
Career Curious9. Be Kind, Not Nice â The Leadership Skill That Gets You PromotedEpisode Summary:Many leaders, whether new or experienced, struggle with tough conversations. Weâre taught to be nice, polite, and keep the peace. But avoiding hard conversations doesnât make you a strong leader. It makes you an ineffective one. In this episode, Lisette shares why being kind is more powerful than being nice, and how this one mindset shift can change the way you lead.
If youâve ever felt uncomfortable giving feedback, struggled to set boundaries, or hesitated to address underperformance, this episode is for you.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode...2025-02-2517 min
Career Curious8. Get Curious About What's Holding You BackEpisode Title: Get Curious About Whatâs Holding You Back
Episode Summary:Have you ever had a goal you were excited about but hesitated when it came time to act? Maybe youâve wanted a promotion, thought about starting your own business, or planned to reach out to a mentor, but something kept stopping you. In this episode, Iâm diving into how hidden fears and limiting beliefs may be holding you back without you even realizing it. And the key to breaking through those barriers? Curiosity.
In todayâs episode, I share a powerful...2025-02-1119 min
Career Curious7. Take the Next Step: Whatâs Holding You Back?đĽ Ready to Take Action? Join My Workshop!
đ What's Your Next Step Workshop â February 11th: Register HereThis is your chance to create a clear, actionable plan for your career. Together, weâll uncover your strengths, find hidden opportunities, and help you move forward with confidence!
Episode Summary:In this episode of Career Curious, we shift gears to explore what's holding you back from making that next move in your career. You might already know where you want to go, but something âfear, doubt, or even comfort â is keeping you stuck. Iâll share real stories from...2025-02-0418 min
Career Curious6. Stop Sending Resumes: Build Relationships That Land JobsEpisode Summary:Applying for jobs the old-fashioned way is like playing career Tinderâswipe, send, and hope for the best. But hereâs the truth: Resumes alone wonât get you noticed.
In this episode, Iâll break down why the job market has changed, why relationships, and not resumes, are your key to success, and how to build connections even in a remote work era. Whether youâre tired of getting ghosted by hiring managers or wondering how to stand out, this episode is packed with actionable advice to uncover hidden opportunities.
đ§ Tune in to learn:2025-01-2813 minCareer Curious5. What Are You Selling? Build a Personal Brand That Stands OutEpisode Summary:What makes you stand out in a crowded job market? Hint: Itâs not just your skills. Your strengths, the unique qualities that energize and differentiate you, are your secret weapon.
In this episode, Iâll guide you through how to identify your unique strengths, craft a personal brand that stands out, and uncover what makes you unforgettable to employers. Weâll explore reflection questions, share relatable stories, and give you practical tips to take control of your career.
đ§ Tune in to learn:
Why your skills are just the packaging, and your stre...2025-01-2111 min
Career Curious4. Before You Look Outward, Look Inward: The First Step to Career ChangeEpisode 4: Before You Look Outward, Look Inward: The First Step to Career ChangeWelcome to Career Curious! In this episode, weâre diving into a crucial first step in designing a career you truly love: understanding your values.
Before you start updating your rĂŠsumĂŠ or scrolling job boards, itâs time to look inward.
When your values align with your work and life, everything flows. But when they donât? Thatâs when frustration, burnout, and misaligned decisions creep in. What Youâll Learn in This Episode: Why values are the foundation o...2025-01-1418 min
Career Curious3. Finding Your Fit: Are You a Specialist or A Generalist?Episode Summary: Have you ever felt like your career isnât a true reflection of your potential? Maybe your creativity is on ice, or youâre navigating a role that doesnât feel quite right. In this episode of Career Curious, we explore the powerful concept of generalists versus specialistsâand how understanding where you thrive can unlock the career you were meant to have. Join your host, Lisette, as we dive into:
How to identify if youâre a generalist or a specialist.
The hidden effects of career misalignmentâand how to spot them.
Practical steps to ali...2025-01-0716 minCareer Curious2. You are Not Your Job TitleIn this episode, I dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: the danger of tying your identity too closely to your job. Iâll share a personal story about discovering an old assessment report that challenged how I saw myself and explore why who we areâour character, values, and depthâmatters so much more than our titles.
Plus, Iâll talk about how my love for books and the complexity of fictional characters taught me an important lesson about embracing the richness of our own identities. Whether you're feeling stuck in your...2024-12-2414 min
Career Curious1. The Golden Hamster WheelEver feel trapped in your "perfect" career?
In this raw and personal episode of Career Curious, host Lisette shares how an unexpected conversation with her CEO while serving as General Counsel led to a complete career transformation.Â
Episode Highlights
⢠The moment of truth: Speaking your desire for change before having a plan ⢠Breaking free from the golden hamster wheel of success ⢠Why your job title isn't your identityÂ
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Start your own transformation with our FREE 10-minute Career Clarity Training. Learn the exact tool Lisette used to sh...2024-12-1708 min
Career CuriousIntroduction episode Career CuriousWelcome to Career Curious: Design Your Career!
Meet Lisette, former General Counsel turned Career Design Expert, who discovered that having a "dream job" isn't always the answer.
In this introductory episode, she shares why she's launching Career Curious - a podcast for high performers who look successful on paper but know they're capable of more.
What to Expect: ⢠Weekly episodes dropping every Tuesday ⢠Real strategies for career transitions ⢠Introduction to the transformative 4C Framework: Curiosity Clarity Confidence Change Coming Next Week Don't miss the first full e...2024-12-1002 min