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#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiLost Your Job But Found Yourself: Navigating Layoffs and Career TransitionWhat happens when your job disappears, but your bills and ambition Don’t? In this raw and powerful episode of Career Convos™️ with Nikki, I talk candidly about what it really feels like to be laid off, and how to navigate the messy middle between endings and new beginnings.From that gut-punch calendar invite from your boss and HR that changes everything to the silence that follows, this episode is your voice of reason and reminder: you may have lost your job, but you haven’t lost yourself. We get into:How to emotionally and strategically handle b...2025-04-2435 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiWhy You Keep Landing in Toxic Jobs: Career Advice for Healthy Work EnvironmentsHow do you start your day? Are you rushing from one thing to the next before you’ve even had a chance to breathe? In this episode, I share how creating intentional morning rituals - like my WOOSAH Room - transformed not only how I start my day but also how I approach my career decisions.But let’s talk about interviews. How many times have you walked into an interview hoping they’d like you? What if they do like you - even love you - and still lead you straight into a toxic work e...2024-12-1514 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiCPA Exam: How to Mentally Prepare for the Stress, Pressure, and Study DemandsGoing back to the basics with the CPA exam. Before you start studying for any section or buying course materials, there’s a very important question you must ask yourself: are you MENTALLY prepared for the CPA exam?I’m publishing a Financial Statements Overview session soon but for now, listen to this super important conversation about getting your head in the game and get ready to beat the CPA exam. Transistor.fm #podcast #accountingandaccountants #cpaexamreview #cpacandidate #womeninaccounting https://www.nikkwinstoncpa.com/cpaexam
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2024-08-2413 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiWhy I Skipped Accounting Internships: The Untraditional Career Path That Still WorkedIn this episode of CareerConvos™️, I’m sharing the story of my real job while I was working on my undergraduate accounting degree — the job I had instead of doing accounting internships. I talk about why I skipped public accounting and how that experience gave me valuable, transferable skills that shaped my career in unexpected ways.From negotiation and empathy to real-world communication, these lessons helped me build my leadership style and succeed on my own terms. If you’ve ever felt like your career path doesn’t fit the traditional mold or worried you’re missing out, this epis...2024-08-1026 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiI Don’t Like My Job: When It’s Not the Job, It’s YouNikki Winston, CPA: Okay. So I wanna talk today to those of you who have ever left a job because you didn't like it. You maybe were bored with what you were doing. Maybe it was beneath you, or you just did not feel like you were adding any value. You didn't understand how the work that you do at your desk is part of something bigger or something grander that makes the department better or faster or provide some deeper insights that weren't there before.The thing that we need to talk about today and the...2024-07-2719 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiPublic Accounting vs. Industry: How to Choose the Right Career Path in AccountingIn this episode of Career Convos with Nikki, I share my personal journey navigating the choice between public accounting and industry. I talk about the early career pressures I faced, the stigma around public accounting, and why I intentionally chose a different path. I also discuss the challenges of job hopping, finding the right fit, and how I learned to trust my instincts when it comes to career moves.I reflect on my time at GE, where I truly grew professionally and developed deep expertise in capital markets and securitization. I explain why it took me almost...2024-07-1334 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiThe Authentic Way to Show Up to Work and Be Unapologetic About ItThis episode of #CareerConvos™️ with Nikki is about: Speaking up in meetings, letting your presence be knownHaving an agenda for your meetings - even if you create your ownEverything you think and feel doesn't need to be put in the universeOwn the energy that you bring into the environmentWhether you're at the office or at the house, get dressed for workThere's nothing "soft" about soft skills, they're transferable and they can take you farThere are things at work that you can't control, but there are things that you can control: your appearance, your energy, your attitude, and your effor...2024-06-2220 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiUpward Influence: How to Lead and Manage Regardless of Your Pay GradeDon’t assume that your manager really knows what you're up to at work. They too have a career to manage + other people, so your stuff isn’t always top of mind. Join me to explore practical ways to manage upward and use your influence, regardless of your job title. From improving communication to highlighting your achievements effectively, this episode of #CareerConvos™️ with Nikki gives you the tools to steer your career. Learn how to navigate office dynamics confidently so your hard work gets noticed. Tap in and discover how to shape your professional journey strategica...2023-09-2325 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiBurnout, Corporate Drama, and Networking in a Remote WorldYou're burned out at work. Before you go looking for a new job, ask yourself: What are you running TO, or what are you running away FROM?In this episode of Career Convos with Nikki, I'm talking about burnout, corporate drama, and the challenges of networking in a remote world. With over one-third of employees looking for new jobs and more than 7.8 million people having already left their positions, burnout is a significant issue we can't ignore. I'll explore a crucial question: Are you running to something better or running away from your current situation?...2023-08-1931 min#CareerConvos™️ with Nikki#CareerConvos™️: Essential Career Coaching for AccountantsWelcome to CareerConvos™️ with Nikki, the podcast that’s all about owning your career and showing up as your authentic self. Whether you’re preparing for the CPA exam, navigating the corporate world, or building your own business, this is the career coaching you need to elevate your career. I’m Nikki, a CPA, corporate accounting executive, and WERKin' Momma with a passion for sharing career experiences and guidance for accounting and finance professionals. Do you have a professional development budget at work? I dare you ask for one. Each episode is a conversatio...2023-07-2202 min
#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiCareer Q&A: Should You Still Give Notice When Leaving a Toxic Job?Are you looking for answers to questions about your career? Email me your career questions and I'll answer on an upcoming episode of #CareerConvos™️ with Nikki. Career Q&A: should I still give notice if I leave a job because of a toxic workplace?My answer is YES.Don’t let a toxic workplace dictate how you carry yourself. Handle professional situations with grace no matter what. For these reasons:Somebody’s coming into that job after you. Don’t make it harder for them because of what you had going on. I...2023-05-2509 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 48. Your Taxes, Your Refund, Your Mindset - A CPA's Perspective2023-03-1816 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiManaging Your Emotions at Work: How to Stay Composed Without Damaging Your Brand2023-02-1120 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiStill Quiet Quitting: How to Deal at Work Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money2023-01-2134 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEmbracing Discomfort: The Career and Life Shifts That Only Hard Seasons BringIn this episode of Career Convos™ with Nikki, I reflect on the important lessons I learned during the challenging process of buying a new construction home. I dive into why discomfort is essential for growth and how pushing through uncomfortable situations, whether voluntary or involuntary, builds resilience and prepares you for bigger wins ahead.I share personal stories about patience, managing uncertainty, and staying focused on the prize despite setbacks and delays. From navigating supply chain issues to balancing emotions, I talk about embracing discomfort as a necessary part of any meaningful journey.If you ar...2022-10-0824 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiYour Manager’s Not Better Than You: How to Manage Up at Work2022-08-0613 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiMillennials and The Great Resignation: Rethinking Work, Worth, and What We’re No Longer Tolerating2022-07-0131 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiNetworking in a New Landscape: How to Build Meaningful Relationships in Hybrid and Remote Work2022-06-0335 min#CareerConvos™️ with Nikki#CareerConvos™️: Self-Discovery Before the Job Search to Figure Out What You’re Really After2022-05-2129 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiIt’s OK to Be a Beginner: Evolving, Upskilling, and Leveling Up at WorkIn this episode of #CareerConvos™ with Nikki I open up about embracing discomfort during some of the most challenging times in my career and personal life. I share how I made the difficult decision to leave a toxic job without having another lined up and how that led me to fully invest in my businesses. From there I talk about how Microsoft found me when I was clear on what I wanted next and how stepping into a new leadership role meant going back to being a beginner and embracing that vulnerability. I discuss why discomfort is essential for gr...2022-05-0732 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiMy Recruiter Didn’t Find Me a Job: Understanding Their Role and Yours in Your Job Search2021-10-2906 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 37. Showing up to Work2021-10-2220 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 36. How Can I Make Sure My Work Gets Noticed-2021-10-1524 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiMake Your Next Career Move Your BEST Career Move2021-10-0805 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 34. Use. Your. Brain2021-10-0113 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 33. Job Hopping Pros and Cons2021-08-2823 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 32. The Recruiter Didn’t Find Me a Job2021-08-2106 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 30. Being a Beginner + Embracing Discomfort2021-08-0732 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 29. Little Brand Takes Big Brand2021-07-3127 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 28. Go Deeper with Goal Setting Pt.22021-07-2403 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 27. Go Deeper With Goal Setting2021-07-1702 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 26. I Hate This Job!2021-07-1048 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 25. Push Past the Self-Doubt and Setbacks2021-06-2608 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiIs Your Job Worth the Stress?2021-06-1932 min#CareerConvos™️ with Nikki#CareerConvos™️: The Unwritten Career Rules You Need to Know2021-06-1234 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 22. Job Search & Interviews2021-06-0530 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 21. Catching Up2021-05-2253 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 20. Crushing Goals (or NOT) During Quarantine2021-05-1528 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 19. LLCs Explained2021-05-0816 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 18. An LLC Might Not Work For You2021-05-0124 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiLife Lessons from the CPA Exam: What This Process Really Teaches You2021-04-241h 01#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiEp 16. Out here in these Covid-19 streets2021-04-1724 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiQuit Your Job Gracefully: How to Leave Without Burning Bridges or Playing YourselfHey y’all. I’m Nikki Winston and welcome to #CareerConvos™️ with Nikki. I’m a mompreneur, CPA, and writer sharing real career advice, CPA exam tips, and the highs and lows of balancing work and motherhood.Today I want to talk about how to leave a job the right way. Employees don’t quit companies they quit people. Usually toxic managers or environments. Sometimes it’s just time to grow even if it’s emotional.Here is my advice for bowing out gracefully. First tell your immediate manager before anyone else. Have an honest conversation abo...2021-03-2724 min#CareerConvos™️ with NikkiUnlock Your Dream Job: Know What You Want and Move with Intention in Your CareerIn this episode of Career Convos with Nikki, I dive into three important interview questions that can help you avoid landing in a job that doesn’t fit your style or goals. Drawing from my own experiences, I talk about why it’s crucial to ask about what it’s really like to work somewhere, the leadership style of your potential manager, and why the last person left the role you’re interviewing for.I share real stories about dealing with micromanagement, toxic environments, and how knowing the right questions to ask can save you from frustration and burn...2021-03-2034 min