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First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP InsightsBridging NICU to Home: Best Practices with Tiffany ElliottGuest: Tiffany Elliott, MS CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLCEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=Bridging-NICU-to-Home In this special birthday episode of First Byte, Michelle Dawson, a devoted therapist and mother, explores the intricate journey from NICU to home with expert Tiffany Elliott. They discuss practical strategies for caregivers in maintaining emotional wellbeing, the importance of neuroprotective care, and the Hospital to Home Systems Change project aimed at improving continuity of care for infants and their families. Elliott shares her insights from working in various NICUs, setting...
2025-03-111h 17
Gated CommunitiesDon’t Underestimate Tiffany DawsonWhen doomsday struck in 2022 with the first interest rate hike, Tiffany Dawson was already prepared. As a budding real estate investor she knew that refinances were losing steam, and the purchase market would be the new path forward. While many new MLOs did not last the year or make it far into 2023, Dawson excelled, closing 24 loans in one month and being promoted to Senior Loan Officer in her first year.
2024-10-0248 min
Unconventional SuccessStop trying to "find your tribe" and do this insteadI have a real issue with everyone telling us to "find your tribe". I'm not against networking - the complete opposite actually. But "finding your tribe" is a term that's really problematic and sends us the wrong signal when it comes to building a supportive community that's going to be there for you in the long run.Helpful links:Join Overflow CollectiveL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Twitter: @_tiffanydawson_> Website: www.tiffanyda...
2024-01-2920 min
God's Goodness | Real Stories of Faith & God at Work Today17: 45 Days in Heaven: Tiffany Dawson’s Near-Death Experience & Miraculous Healing✨ What happens when you come face-to-face with eternity… and return to tell the story?Tiffany Dawson's life changed in an instant—a massive brain aneurysm, a 50/50 chance of survival, and a medically induced coma that led her straight into the presence of God. What she experienced during those 45 days is nothing short of miraculous. From walking through heaven’s gates to reuniting with loved ones and witnessing the power of intercessory prayer in action, Tiffany’s story is a breathtaking testament to God's goodness, healing, and divine purpose.🙏 In this episode, you’ll hear:✔️ The moment Tiffany real...
2023-12-2945 min
FIREchat Podcast20 - Ready to Buy a Home with No Money Down? Tiffany Dawson explains the path to Financial Independence!Join the captivating FIREchat podcast with Rich Rice and special guest Tiffany Dawson, as they unravel the thrilling journey to financial independence through the world of real estate. Tiffany's awe-inspiring story begins with her bold move in 2009 during the housing market crash – purchasing a condo. Fast forward to 2020, she sold it, turning a substantial profit and opening the doors to various investments. 💰Tiffany's journey doesn't stop there! She dives into her transformation from a traditional job to becoming the owner of three single-family homes, complete with income-generating Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). 🏘️Tiffany's wisdom and experie...
2023-10-241h 00Unconventional Success89. The Business Rules You Shouldn't Follow>>> Download your FREE workbook to move from Income Stagnant to Free Flowing Revenue in 3 Simple Steps
2023-03-2515 minUnconventional Success88. 3 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Business>>> One private coaching spot left for March 2023: Apply here
2023-03-0828 minUnconventional Success87. What I'm Working On Within Myself Right Now>>> Two private coaching spots now open for March 2023: Apply here
2023-02-2432 minUnconventional Success86. 5 Ways You're Unknowingly Blocking Positivity From Your Life>>> Two private coaching spots now open for February 2023! Apply here
2023-02-1433 minUnconventional Success85. Getting Curious About Your DiscomfortWe deal with physical discomfort pretty well. We'll take off our shoe in the middle of a walk to remove a rock so we can walk comfortably.When it comes to emotional discomfort, we skip trying to figure out what's caused it and start shaming ourselves for not being tough enough to deal with the pain. Or maybe you try to ignore it all together.When you deal with negative emotions the wrong way, not only is it damaging to you, it means you don't learn what to do next time.This episode teaches yo...
2023-02-0129 minUnconventional Success84. When Office Politics Ruins Your VibeYou just want to do your job. You wish dumb problems would stop getting in the way. You don't have time to deal with people's dirty games and tricks. The drama is sucking the life out of you.No matter how much work you do on your own mindset, developing your technical skills or trying to stay out of the drama, someone always finds a way to suck you back in.It's hard to stay chirpy and positive when your'e surrounded by negativity. I hope the prompts I share in this episode can get you to see ...
2023-01-2539 minUnconventional Success83. Why You're Resisting PositivityIf you're on a journey to become hugely successful, you'll come across the notion that you've gotta increase your optimism. But what might be holding you back from living a positive and confident life?Today's episode is a deep dive into your own past and how you might have developed some unhelpful beliefs in childhood. The most common one is learning to "not get your hopes up" and in turn, believing that it's better to believe good things won't happen so you won't be disappointed.This is a re...
2023-01-1825 minUnconventional Success82. 3 Reasons Why Positive Thinking WorksLaw of Attraction, manifestation, Lucky Girl Syndrome... it all sounds a bit ridiculous to just believe in something so it magically happens.But have we got it all wrong? Does achieving our goals take blood, sweat and tears? Or does it require both belief AND action?In this episode I uncover three reasons why positive thinking is vital to achieving your goals.If you have goals to become that next level version of yourself this year, coaching could be the life-changing boost you need. Book a c...
2023-01-1332 minUnconventional Success81. How to Set Yourself Up for Success in the New YearNew Year's Resolutions are a hot topic. And you know what? They've never really worked for me. I mean, I can't even remember what my goals were by the end of the year, let alone actually achieving them.Can you relate? Well today I'm sharing my approach which is a bit different, but is sure to get you achieving what you want with so much more ease.This is an interactive episode so if you're able to sit down with pen and paper to reflect on some journalling questions, please do!If you have goal...
2023-01-0327 minUnconventional Success80. What I Do Before I Meet Every Client for the First TimeI do something you might not expect before I meet any new client for the first time.On my discovery call form, I ask about your challenges and what you hope to get out of coaching.Before we jump on a call, I set aside some quiet time to put pen to paper.I journal about how much I feel for you going through these challenges and how much I can relate.I also write down what changes and transformations I hope for you. And more importantly, how good that'll make you feel.This puts me in a good pla...
2022-12-2329 minUnconventional Success79. My Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster of ConfidenceStarting a business was one of the hardest things I've ever done.What I found out was, entrepreneurial success is a huge mindset game. For me, building my business confidence was far from linear. It was a huge rollercoaster.Listen to this episode about my journey so far and some of the deep realisations I made about myself and the business world.If you've been looking for a sign to prioritise working on your mindset and business confidence, here it is.I'm currently enrolling private coaching ...
2022-12-1434 min
Unconventional Success78. How to be Strategic in Your Career with Gemma ColesWhen I first met Gemma, I wished with all my heart that I knew her when I was developing my career as an engineer. I look up to her as someone who has nailed strategic thinking while still following her heart and knowing how to do it all with empathy and kindness.Gemma is MD at Kyero, a leading international property portal. With over 20 years experience in digital consulting, Gemma is responsible for growth & enablement of commercial, marketing & tech strategy. With a strong purpose ...
2022-12-0858 minUnconventional Success76. Separating Your Ego From Your WorkAfter learning the hard way that I had to disconnect my self worth from my engineering work, I had to learn how to do it all over again when I started my coaching business.We've all been that person who thinks that the world will fall over if they don't turn up to work, right? And while we didn't mean to be really cocky, in some senses we were being a bit egoic.In this ep I talk about how I overcame this challenge as an employee, and how it came back to haunt me when building up my business...
2022-11-2533 min
Unconventional Success77. Fixing How Mums Return to Work with Sophie Creese & Amber RowbottomI'm honoured to be bringing you this supportive, inspiring and thought provoking chat with Sophie and Amber to you.Sophie is the founder of MotherBoard which is a Business Charter, Community, Event Series, and Podcast driving tangible change for mums working in the tech & data industry. With Amber being the Community Engagement Manager, we chat about the biggest challenges mums face when coming back to work. We also cover what's making mums leave the tech industry in the first place and t...
2022-11-2248 minUnconventional Success75. New Course Details + My Thoughts on Morning RoutinesI'm inviting 10 women to be Founding Members of my new leadership course before 1st December 2022. Listen to the first part of this episode for all the juicy details!If that's not for you, skip to the second part where I'll be sharing my thoughts on morning routines. This is something I've been pondering lately as to why it's important and what changes I can make to set myself up for success. You might find some inspiration to make minor tweaks to your own morning routine too.Useful Links:Sub...
2022-11-0934 min
Unconventional Success74. Following Your Heart to Success with Krystina Pearson-RampeeareeListen to this only if you want to feel inspired! Krystina's outlook on life and the way she thinks about problems is something we can all learn from.Krystina is a multi-award winning Chartered Engineer and STEM Ambassador who works as a Senior Flight Systems Engineer at BAE Systems and owns her small business, AviateHer. She studied Aerospace Systems Engineering at the University of the West of England, after being inspired by an airshow when she was in school and became the first engineer i...
2022-10-2842 minUnconventional Success73. My Deepest Darkest Thoughts When I was a Struggling Leader>>> Enrolments are open for Limit Free Leader - Get the details here
2022-10-0626 minUnconventional Success72. 9 Reasons You've Lost Confidence Since Becoming a Leader>>> Enrolments are now open for Limit Free Leader - Get the details here
2022-09-2833 minUnconventional Success71. How to be a Limit Free Leader>>> Enrolments are now open for Limit Free Leader - Get the details here
2022-09-2036 minUnconventional Success70. Where Do Your Work Beliefs Come From?>>> I'm currently taking new private coaching clients - Apply here
2022-09-0828 minUnconventional Success69. Getting Difficult Team Members to Cooperate>>> I'm currently taking new private coaching clients - Apply here
2022-08-3023 minUnconventional Success68. How to Find Your Own Leadership Style>>> Register for my free web class on 10th August 2022
2022-08-0327 minUnconventional Success67. Impostor Syndrome as a Female Leader in STEM>>> Apply for the leadership coaching program here: https://www.tiffanydawson.co/discovery-call
2022-07-1924 minUnconventional Success66. Rejection is Life's Best Form of Protection>>> To apply for private coaching, book a discovery call with me
2022-06-1434 minUnconventional Success65. Strategic Thinking - Think Bigger by Deleting Your To-Do List>>> To apply for private coaching, book a discovery call with me
2022-05-2720 minUnconventional Success64. I'm Back, Baby! - Life update and plans for 2022I'm back after having my baby and I have so much to tell you! This episode is a bit of a life update to catch you up on what I've been doing for the past 9 months. Plus a bit about what you can expect from me for the rest of this year (although I'm still trying to figure that out!).I've got a couple of coaching spaces becoming available this month. Here's where you can apply: https://www.tiffanydawson.co/discovery-callL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn...
2022-05-1739 min
The Focus Bee Show(53) Unstoppable Confidence for Wonder Women with Tiffany DawsonTiffany Dawson, career coach for women in STEM, and multi award-winning podcast host, shares her journey with us from engineer to coach and overcoming impostor syndrome & transforming self-confidence. In this episode, we cover:Clear definition and understanding of confidenceA key tool to improve your own confidenceThe similarity & difference between confidence & impostor syndromeQuestioning own beliefs to rewire our brainsOne trick to change our own perception of this inner judgeABOUT Tiffany DawsonTiffany is an ex-mechanical engineer turned career coach for women in STEM. She teaches step-by-step frameworks to be...
2021-08-1732 min
Unconventional Success63. How to be Both a Friend and a ManagerYes it's true, you don't have to be everyone's friend. But what happens when you get promoted and become your work-friend's boss?Listen in to learn how to deal with those difficult conversations with ex-peers as their manager.L E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Twitter: @_tiffanydawson_> Website: www.tiffanydawson.co
2021-07-2925 min
Unconventional Success62. Why You Shouldn't Be A Yes-WomanDo you find yourself saying yes to everything? Well listen in to hear why this is damaging your career!Episode Summary:Why women end up saying yes to everythingWhat happens to your career when you become a Yes-WomanWhat you should do insteadL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Twitter: @_tiffanydawson_> Website: ww...
2021-07-2121 min
Unconventional Success61. How To Get The Most Out Of MeetingsMeetings can be boring. They're a drain and sometimes feel like a complete waste of time! For some of my clients, meetings can be anxiety ridden. A place where they feel they need to prove themselves.Here are 5 tips to make the most out of meetings so you never feel they're a waste of time again!Know the purpose of the meeting before you say yesSet the tone of the meeting at the very startTake the pressure off yourself to perform!Summarise at the end of the meetingEven if you're not sure why ...
2021-07-1425 min
Unconventional Success60. 5 Things I Wish STEM Business Leaders Knew About Gender EqualityTrying to get STEM business leaders to take gender equality seriously can be so frustrating! Can you relate?Hear me talk about the 5 things I wish they knew which would finally motivate them to take action:No-one in STEM has got gender equality right (yet). So trying something is better than doing nothing.Don't focus your efforts on recruiting more women if you can't even retain the women you've already got.Don't sit and wait for diverse CVs to roll in. Like anything that's rare and valuable,...
2021-07-0729 min
Unconventional Success59. Intuition as a Leadership SkillThe most under-used leadership skill? Trusting your intuition!While having experience and knowledge is useful, those who can tune into their gut feelings can make better decisions, quickly.If you think you're not experienced or knowledgable enough to be a great leader, think again! That's only one side of the equation.L E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydaw...
2021-06-3032 min
Unconventional Success58. 4 Things You Need to Become a Respected LeaderBecoming a leader who's respected in a male dominated workplace has it's challenges. But if you know where to focus your efforts, you will be successful!The problem is, we find it hard to emulate our role models because they can seem so different to us. Most of our examples of strong leaders have really masculine traits. That works for men, but it can feel pretty icky pretending to be someone totally different to us.Here are the 4 things you need to focus on to become a well respected leader:...
2021-06-2425 min
Civil Engineering VibesA Career Talk with Tiffany DawsonIn This Episode, We spoke with Tiffany Dawson who is an ex-mechanical engineer turned career coach for women in STEM. She teaches step-by-step frameworks to become confident, strategy-savvy and influential leaders with ease and grace. Having worked at global engineering consultancies across Australia and the UK, she witnessed and experienced the many challenges women still face in male-dominated industries. After overcoming her own battles with impostor syndrome and poor work-life balance, she was compelled to teach other women to do the same. You can often find Tiffany speaking at events about gender equality in STEM and sharing career advice on...
2021-06-2455 min
Unconventional Success57. The Influencing Strategy Everyone's Forgotten AboutThere's an influencing strategy that everyone seems to have forgotten about which I'm sharing in this episode!We usually think of influencing skills as saying the right thing at the right time. Or wording our sentences to play mind tricks on the people we're trying to convince.But have you considered that none of that actually matters unless your heart is in the right place?Your intention matters. You can carry out the same activity, but if you're intention is to protect yourself (inste...
2021-06-1618 min
2021-06-0931 min
Unconventional Success55. How to Nail a Presentation Every Single Time>>> Schedule your 15-min discovery call with me here
2021-06-0239 min
Unconventional Success54. 1st Birthday Special Episode!>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here!
2021-05-2636 min
Unconventional Success53. Find Your Own Leadership Style>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here!
2021-05-1922 min
Unconventional Success52. Changing Careers, Being ESEA & Supporting Kids in STEM with Natalie CheungI wanted to interview Natalie Cheung for the longest time on my podcast! After meeting her by chance online, we realised we had so much in common, and so much to add to each other.While Natalie still contributes so much to the development of STEM careers, she had to make a difficult decision to leave her engineering job to find that path.I also wanted to chat to her about the challenges of being ESEA (east & south east Asian) in a mainly caucasian workplace. Natalie hosts her own podcast,...
2021-05-1258 min
Unconventional Success51. How to Influence Difficult Colleagues>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here!
2021-05-0530 min
Unconventional Success50. How to Influence Without Being Sleazy - Part 2>>> Schedule your private 15-min discovery call with me here!
2021-04-2827 min
Unconventional Success49. How to Influence Without Being Sleazy - Part 1When I say "influence", is the first thing that pops into your head a sleazy car salesman? This is one of the many reasons we avoid building our influencing skills! But I'm hear to tell you that you don't have to trick others to get them on board with your vision.Episode Summary:What people THINK influencing isWhat influencing ACTUALLY involvesHow to get confident with influencing by upgrading your beliefsResources:Learn about my coaching programmesApply for a coaching programme by booking a ...
2021-04-2129 min
Talking STEM with the women that shape itS2 Episode 6: Talking STEM with STEM Career Coach Tiffany DawsonIn the 6th episode, Bana is speaking to Tiffany Dawson, a former mechanical engineer who is now a coach that has dedicated her career to empowering women with step-by-step frameworks to become confident, strategy-savvy and influential leaders.
From leading a team of 30 engineers at a global engineering consultancy at 27, struggling with imposter syndrome, and then finding a passion to help other female engineers, listen to Tiffany as she shares her exciting journey about taking back control of her career.
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2021-04-1618 min
Unconventional Success48. Behind the Scenes: Top 3 Realisations from My Coaching Clients>>> Apply for a 15 minute discovery call to chat about coaching for your needs
2021-04-1429 min
Unconventional Success47. LIVE TRAINING: Intro to Strategic Thinking for Women in STEM>>> Book a discovery call to chat about coaching for your career growth
2021-04-0749 min
Unconventional Success46. Strategic Thinking: Solving Problems Before They HappenI'm talking about 4 things you need to do to solve problems at work before they happen.This is a great way to be known as the person to come to as an expert in your field.Listen in to hear:Why you have to make time to think strategicallyA confidence tip for you to speak up when it's uncomfortableWhy you can't just present problems all the timeHow this is not a place for you to be a perfectionistResources:Listen to Episode 43: How to be More Strategic at WorkL E T ' S C O N N E C T !>...
2021-03-3123 min
Unconventional Success45. Why You're Feeling Stagnant in Your CareerIf you're feeling stuck in your career, this might be why: You're not exercising your strategic thinking.We often think that we we do everything we're asked to, or get lots of work done, that means our leaders will start taking us seriously. In fact this has the opposite effect!Listen in to hear:Why you don't feel like you're getting anywhere in your careerWhy you're being treated like a junior but being expected to act like a seniorHow you can teach others to see you as "leadership material"...
2021-03-2428 minUnconventional Success44. How to Quit Your Job with StrategyQuitting your job or planning to move to a new one can be a super exciting time. However most of us get really lazy in those last few months and weeks.While it feels good to slow down and stop caring so much about work, becoming lazy in your current job doesn't set you up for success in your new role.Listen in to hear:Why being lazy in those last few weeks will lower your confidenceHow to be strategic when choosing to quit your jobHow to squeeze every last drop of your current job before movi...
2021-03-1717 min
Unconventional Success43. How to be More Strategic at Work>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here! Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Insta...
2021-03-1020 min
The Emergence Stream💥💥💥 SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERS presents Joe Joe Dawson tomorrow, March 2, 2021💥💥💥 SUPERNATURAL ENCOUNTERS presents Joe Joe Dawson tomorrow, March 2, 2021! So excited to have this man of God on with us and we’re honored that he’ll be joining us. You won’t want to miss this awesome time with Joe Joe- as he shares about what he is doing for the Kingdom of God in this season we’re in! I encourage all of you to be there with us tomorrow evening @ 10pm EST/ 9pm CST/ 8pm MST & 7pm PST. 💖🙌🏼 Joe Joe Dawson
2021-03-051h 34
Unconventional Success42. LIVE TRAINING: Handle Workplace Challenges with ConfidenceIn this episode, you'll be listening into one of my live web classes, "Handle Workplace Challenges with Confidence".I want to equip you with a powerful tool that will allow you to succeed DESPITE challenges you can't necessarily control.Episode Summary:The common career challenges women in STEM face (I can assure you, you’re not alone!)What happens when you ignore your lack of confidenceHow to be confident in the face of workplace challengesResources:Book a discovery call for Women in STEMSig...
2021-03-0346 min
Unconventional Success41. What to do When Your Team is Short StaffedEver worked in a team that has too much work and not enough people? I thought so!This is a really common problem and it can make us feel trapped in a career situation that doesn't help us grow. But there is a way to deal with the issue in a positive way.Episode Summary:What most women in STEM do when overloaded with workWhat happens when you react in this wayWhat you can do to help yourself during busy periods at workResources:Episode 40: The Secret to Work-Life BalanceL E T ' S C O N N...
2021-02-2428 minUnconventional Success40. The Secret to Achieving Work Life BalanceWork life balance can seem like one of those impossible goals to achieve. Surely you can't be successful career woman AND lead a balanced life at the same time!Well the good news is, you can have both, but you need to know the secret to achieving work life balance first.Listen in to hear about:What work-life balance ACTUALLY meansWhat happens when you don't have itWhy people struggle to achieve itWhat you can practically do to achieve work life balance for yourselfL E T ' S C O N N E C ...
2021-02-1724 min
Unconventional Success39. How to Handle Bad Feedback with Confidence>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here!
2021-02-1027 min
Unconventional Success38. LIVE TRAINING: Self-Confidence SimplifiedIn this episode, you'll be listening into one of my live web classes, "Self-Confidence Simplified".Episode Summary:Why your previous attempts at building confidence didn't workThe one fundamental theory all confident people live byHow to apply this to your own life and careerIf you've tried countless ways of upping your confidence or you simply don't know where to start, this is the episode for you!Resources:Sign up to my newsletter (and grab a free gift at the same time!)Join the Wonder Wome...
2021-02-0343 min
Unconventional Success37. What Happens When You Lack Confidence at WorkListen in to hear about 5 things that happen when you lack confidence in the workplace. If you've ever felt like confidence was something you can build later - let me assure you that it CANNOT wait!If you want a happy, successful and respected career, forget about building your technical skills for just one second and learn to build your confidence instead.Resources:Episode 14: How to Identify Your Inner CriticCan't attend or missed the web class? Email me: tiffany@tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S&n...
2021-01-2723 min
Unconventional Success36. 3 Things I Realised As My Confidence GrewI didn't know it at the time, but I had gotten my whole career progression strategy back to front when I was working as a mechanical engineer.There were 3 major misconceptions I had of myself when I lacked self confidence. I only wish I had known the truth sooner!My hope is that in sharing these with you, you can fast-track your way greater feelings of self-worth with much less struggle than I did.Resources:Episode 12 The Truth About Time ManagementL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagra...
2021-01-2031 min
Unconventional Success35. How You're Trying to Build Your Confidence the Wrong WayWomen in STEM are often told they need to be more confident in the workplace. But they're never taught how OR they're given bad advice on how to do it.Episode Summary:3 common ways women try to build their confidence and failWhat self confidence actually isThe right way to become confidentResources:Hear about my own struggles with lack of confidence in Episode 1Discover your top 3 values worksheetL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson...
2021-01-1321 min
Unconventional Success34. How I'm Approaching 2021: Be Intentional>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here!
2021-01-0628 min
2020-12-2325 min
Unconventional Success32. Don't Wait For Permission with Melissa Bagley & Justin Padinske>>> Get your free 7-Step STEM Career Audit here!
2020-12-1657 min
2020-12-0937 min
Unconventional Success30. Feel Good Instantly: 5 Things You Can Do In Less Than 5 MinutesThis episode is brought to you by the Level Up with Confidence Course.It's coming up to the silly season! Typically a busy and stress filled time of year although this year will probably feel a little different due to the Coronavirus restrictions... In any case, I wanted to give you realistic things you can do quickly, in order to feel good during this crazy time.It's about changing you mental state quickly. Here are 5 things you can do in under 5 minutes to do just that.Resources:Sign up to ...
2020-12-0225 min
Unconventional Success29. I Told My Boss What I Wanted and it Changed My LifeHear about my own personal story of how I mustered up the courage to speak to my boss about what I wanted, and how it completely changed my life.Do other people know what you want? Most of us keep this to ourselves because:We don't want to seem too ambitiousIt would be embarrassing if we didn't get itIf we fail, we won't be true to our wordBut on the flip side, when you tell people what you want, you're more likely to achieve it!If you want my easy to follow step-by-step guide to getting a pr...
2020-11-2526 min
Unconventional Success28. How I Got a Promotion Without Working Any HarderWant to get promoted? You might be surprised to hear that you don't need to work any harder or be any smarter than anyone else. Listen in to hear my personal story of getting a promotion in my own engineering career.If you want my easy to follow step-by-step guide to getting a promotion as a woman in STEM, be sure to check out my new book, Get Noticed & Promoted: The Playbook.Episode Summary:Why I quit my first jobHow I accidentally created the perfect conditions for a promotionWhy follow...
2020-11-1834 min
Unconventional Success27. 4 Myths Keeping You From Getting a Promotion>>>The first 100 copies of my eBook, Get Noticed & Promoted: The Playbook will be given away for free! Follow the link to grab your copy now.There seems to be a lot of misconceptions when it comes to getting a promotion. Some are told that they'll get one when they have been at a company for long enough, others are told they won't get one until someone else gets one.Listen in to hear me bust 4 common myths about getting a promotion that are keeping women in STEM from stepping up!...
2020-11-1117 min
Unconventional Success26. From Science to Supercomputing with Mimi KeshaniGet your STEMinist Brain Snacks!Mimi Keshani is an incredibly inspiring STEM role model. She reached her position as VP Operations at Hadean Supercomputing by simply doing the things she loved and following what excited her.Episode SummaryMimi's journey into studying STEMWhy she left the lab for a career in techMimi's golden advice about planning your careerHow Hadean impacts a vast range of fields, from gaming to Covid-19 researchWhat a typical day as a VP looks like... and ...
2020-11-0433 min
Unconventional Success25. 4 Ways You're Sabotaging YourselfIf there's something stopping you from reaching your goals, have you stopped to think about whether it's you?Here are 4 common ways my coaching clients sabotage themselves when it comes to moving forwards in their careers!> Sign up to free weekly career advice: STEMinist Brain Snacks> Join the Community: Wonder Women in STEM> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson> Website: www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> Link...
2020-10-2831 min
Unconventional Success24. Level Up with ConfidenceSign up to the Level Up with Confidence Masterclass Now!Today I'm revealing my solutions to the 4 most common problems stopping women in STEM from moving up in their careers.Do you feel like you're not growing in your job lately? That you're feeling stagnant in your role? You're not the only one!Most of my current coaching clients are feeling the same right now so I've gathered their common problems, the solutions and presented them right here in this episode.Skip straight to 10:28 for the ju...
2020-10-2122 min
Unconventional Success23. Closing the Gender Pay Gap with Cat WildmanGlobal Equality Collective (GEC) co-founder, Cat is incredibly passionate about finding ways to close the gender pay gap. She has created a framework that scientifically benchmarks the diversity activities that organisations are doing, so that they can improve.Cat Wildman is also a mum of 3, has a science degree, a tech business woman and a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to increasing diversity in workplaces.***Sign up to the Level Up with Confidence Masterclass waitlist here!***Episod...
2020-10-1446 min
Unconventional Success22. The One Thing You Need To Know to Achieve True ConfidenceWouldn't it be amazing to always know you're doing the right thing? To never be uncertain about which action to take, even when it seems like a tough choice? What if you believed that you could totally rely on yourself - even when something is difficult to do?That is what true self confidence feels like. But there is one important thing you need to know about yourself before you can ever achieve this feeling!Listen in to find out what this one thing is, and how you can learn it for yourself.R...
2020-10-0720 min
Unconventional Success21. 3 Ways to Communicate with Confidence at WorkIf you feel like no one is listening to your ideas or that you're having to really prove your worth at work, it could be because you are sabotaging yourself with poor communication skills!Listen to this episode if you want to sound and feel more confident when you're sharing ideas in a professional setting.I'm brewing something really exciting for you coming up soon! It'll be an interactive learning experience all about how to up-level your confidence at work. Sign up to my newsletter so you ...
2020-09-3026 min
Unconventional Success20. UPDATE: Achievements to Celebrate & What's Next!In celebration of hitting 20 episodes and Tiffany Dawson Coaching turning 1 - this episode is an update on achievements to date, what I'm currently up to and the exciting future for this amazing women in STEM community!Resources:Join the Wonder Women in STEM Facebook communitySign up to my newsletter: STEMinist Brain SnacksLearn about the Global Equality CollectiveAccess The Job Seeking Blueprintemail me: tiffany@tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> Lin...
2020-09-2340 min
Unconventional Success19. You Don't Have to Choose Between Family & Career with Jessica DennienJessica Dennien is the host of a podcast called 'Mumgineer - Proving women can have it all' where she empowers women to confidently pursue both their personal and professional goals.By day, Jessica is a Design Engineer working for her local council in QLD Australia and specialises in the design of Roads, Drainage and public spaces, What she’s really passionate about is improving her community through her work. In 2019 she was the Design Lead for a project which won the High Commendation Award...
2020-09-161h 08
Unconventional Success18. 4 Myths About Successful People: Debunked!Apply for a free Career Clarity Call with me!Listen in to hear me bust 4 myths about successful people that I'm pretty sure they don't want you to know!Do you look at successful people as an "overnight success" who caught a "lucky break" because they were "in the right place at the right time"?What a disempowering thought!It's time to believe something different - that you CAN control the amount of success you want to have.***Get your FREE Women in STEM, Reimagined Summit ticket here!***Women...
2020-09-0926 min
Unconventional Success17. 3 Steps for Promoting Gender Equality in STEMTalking about Gender Diversity in STEM to people who don't care about it is frustrating, daunting and difficult!Listen to this episode if you want a super easy way to talk about the topic in a positive way. You'll no longer feel the pressure of having to defend all women in STEM or to know all the answers.Be warned, the way I promote gender equality might be a bit different to other people's methods but I guarantee it works every time.Resources:My article on Thrive Global about how to promote...
2020-09-0226 min
Teach the Geek: Public Speaking and Communication Skills for Technical ProfessionalsEP. 105 - Tiffany DawsonMy guest today is Tiffany Dawson, a career coach for women in STEM. After working in the construction industry, she changed careers and is now devoted to helping women build the careers they want. She’s also the host of the How to be a STEMinist podcast. We talked about her transition from engineering to career coach, her podcast, and the definition of STEMinist.
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2020-09-0138 min
Unconventional Success16. Finding the Right Role Models, Recruiters & Communities with Alicia TeagleAlicia is not your stereotypical recruiter. She's a business leader, role model and super passionate about creating gender equality in tech.Episode Summary:What sparked Alicia's passion for women in techHow she finds female role models when there are so few in her industryWhy she started the Women Rock blogHow to identify recruiters and companies that care about womenThe biggest mistake she sees female job applicants makeHow to find (or create!) your tribe of supportive women in STEMIf you're...
2020-08-2645 min
Unconventional Success15. Why Your Beliefs Are Preventing You From SuccessEverything you believe will definitely come true. How do you feel about this statement? In this episode I'll be explaining why your beliefs drive your destiny and how you can use it to your advantage.Episode Summary:Why everything you believe will definitely come trueWhy it might but preventing you from successHow my negative beliefs about my career caused havoc on my lifeHow to create positive believes that will DRIVE your successResources:Listen to Episode 14 about identifying your inner cr...
2020-08-1922 min
Unconventional Success14. How To Identify Your Inner CriticHave you ever stopped to listen what that mean voice in your head is telling you? Most people don’t think twice about it, accepting it as just part of who they are. But the fact is, the more you tell yourself something, the more you’re going to believe it!This episode is going to help you take that first and very important step to quieting your inner critic: being aware of it. I’ll be sharing 8 ways in which the inner critic most commonly shows up for women.Did you have any big moments of rea...
2020-08-1223 min
Unconventional Success13. PhD's, MSL's & Following Your Intuition with Aoife O'Dwyer***Check out Aoife's generous gift to us below!***About Aoife O'Dwyer:Aoife (pronounced ee-fa) started her career in science by gaining a degree in Genetics and then a PhD in Immunology. Shortly after finishing her PhD she relocated from Dublin, Ireland to Melbourne Australia where she got her first job as a Medical Science Liaison (or MSL). Having worked her way up to Senior MSL over a number of years in different companies, Aoife developed a passion for demonstrating the value a...
2020-08-0529 min
Unconventional Success12. The Truth About Time ManagementIf you're always looking for productivity hacks or ways to fit more into everyday, this episode's for you. I'm going to be busting some myths about time management which you must know about!Episode Summary:My old beliefs about being busyWhy time doesn't need to be managedUrgent doesn't equal importantSuccessful people don't do more thingsWhat to say instead of "I don't have time for this"Resources:Listen to my story about impostor syndrome on Episode 6Message me on InstagramFind me on LinkedI...
2020-07-2923 min
Unconventional Success11. REAL TALK: Don't Be That VictimToday I'm speaking straight from the heart! My Real Talk episodes are me talking about what's on my mind right now.This week was inspired by the quote:"Everything we once found difficult, we now find easy."When we're in the middle of a crisis, it's so difficult to see how we're going to get ourselves out of it. I share a couple of mindset shifts you can make to help you do that!If you're stuck on something in your career right now and you don't know how to get yourself out of this hole, you m...
2020-07-2215 min
The Bicultural Podcast"It is so important to have diversity so that we can solve problems quicker" | Interview with Tiffany DawsonIn the fifth episode of season 1, Janina Neumann interviews Tiffany Dawson, founder of Tiffany Dawson Coaching.This episode will give insight intoTiffany's story about being biculturalAdvantages of being biculturalDifferences between British and Australian audiencesThe importance of diversity in STEMJoin Tiffany's Facebook group: Wonder Women in STEMListen to Tiffany's Podcast: How to be a STEMinistIf you enjoyed this episode, please review, subscribe, and share with others :). Your support means a lot!Get in...
2020-07-2030 min
Unconventional Success10. How To Achieve Gender Equality in STEMToday I'm tackling the BIG issues! I'm sure the whole STEM industry is looking for the answers to how to achieve gender equality.While there's still so much that STEM business leaders need to take responsibility for, there is one thing that every woman in STEM can do to help!Episode Summary:Who's fault is gender inequality in STEM?The problem with STEM at schoolThe problem with STEM in the workplaceWhat you can do to helpResources:Message me on InstagramMessage me on LinkedInL E T ' S C O N N...
2020-07-1518 min
Unconventional Success09. How to Decide on Your Career Direction"How do I figure out which direction to take my career in?" is one of the most common questions I get. I was stuck in my own cycle of career indecision for YEARS before I figured out I was doing it back to front.In this episode I'll reframe how you think about your own career path so you can get clarity on what steps to take next.Episode Summary:My own career direction dilemmas in the pastReframing how you think about your career pathUsing the "fail fast" methodWhy changing your career goals ...
2020-07-0816 min
Unconventional Success08. Career Strategy 101Career path, career plan, career strategy... what are these??? It seems like one of those things we should just know about once we hit a certain level but no one ever teaches you how to create one.Listen in to learn what a career strategy is, why it will lead you to a happier life and what you need to know to get started on writing your own!Episode Summary:What a career strategy isWhy women in STEM need a career strategyWhat a career strategy look likesWhat stops most people from writing a ca...
2020-07-0116 min
Unconventional Success07. 5 Tips For Having Difficult ConversationsDo you love avoiding confrontation? Well maybe it's because no one's ever taught you how to have a difficult conversation!This episode teaches you an easy to follow structure and useful guidance for navigating those tough conversations.Episode SummaryThe three choices you have when someone does something you're not happy aboutMy top 5 tips on having difficult conversationsWhere to get supportResourcesNeed a community to get support and encouragement before a difficult conversation starts? Joi...
2020-06-2416 min
Unconventional Success06. How I Overcame Impostor SyndromeImposter syndrome is something that plagues SO many women in STEM, I knew I had to record an episode about this. I suffered through it myself for many years and I wanted to share the strategy I used to overcome it.Episode Summary:What is impostor syndrome?My own battles with itThe strategy I used to overcome impostor syndromeResources:Join the Wonder Women in STEM community!Need help with your own impostor syndrome battles? Contact me at www.tiffanydawson.coL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Insta...
2020-06-1717 minUnconventional Success05. How To Work From Home EffectivelyA lot of us have been working from home for a few months now due to the pandemic, but few have figured it out.I hear so many gripes from women in STEM about feeling like they're always at work and not being able to switch off.This episode will give you 5 ideas to take away and weave into your own working-from-home life. The bonus is that following these ideas, you'll also set yourself up for success for when you DO have to return to the office!Episode Summary:My own challenges with switching ...
2020-06-1025 min
Unconventional Success04. How To Land A Job That Doesn't SuckSearching for a new job is something most people dread! But jobseekers, don't fret. In this episode I'll cover two key things you need to know to land a job you love.Episode Summary:How to gain clarity on what you want out of a job and stick to itThe steps to negotiate your starting salaryWhere to get more help on searching for and securing your dream STEM roleResources:Access The Job Seeking Blueprint hereL E T ' S C O N N E C T !> Instagram: @tiffanydawson_> LinkedIn: Tiffany Dawson&g...
2020-06-0321 min
Unconventional Success03. Why Gender Inequality Still Exists in STEMEveryone knows gender equality is something we should care about. But until everyone understands WHY gender inequality actually exists, it's pretty hard to solve the problem!By the end of this episode you should have a really clear explanation about WHY gender inequality exists so you can help motivate those around you to join you on your STEMinist journey.Episode Summary:Mini history lesson on women's rightsHow it relates to us in the STEM world todayWhy awareness of the problem is the cure ...
2020-05-2718 min
Unconventional Success02. Why You Don't Need a MentorAre you stressing out about finding the perfect mentor? Or maybe you're thinking, "if only I had a mentor, then my career would start going well".Finding a good mentor can be awkward, stressful and sometimes unfruitful! Plus the idea that NEEDING a mentor to get your career on track is so disempowering.This may go against a lot of advice out there but I'm sharing it anyway because it works! (I should know, I used these tactics myself.)Episode SummaryCommon problems women have with finding a m...
2020-05-2725 min
Unconventional Success01. Introductions and a Sneak PeakI’m Tiffany and I am so excited to launch my new podcast, How to be a STEMinist.In this first episode, I’ll be sharing what MY definition of a STEMinist is, why I’m starting this podcast and a sneak peak into what you can expect from the show. You’ll also learn a little bit about me and the struggles I had to overcome as a woman in STEM, which has lead me to being so passionate about helping other women create their dream STEM careers.As mentioned in the podcast, I would L...
2020-05-2720 min