

Career Contessa
Career Contessa
Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance.
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more!
Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter
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Jul 4, 2023 • 31min
4 Proven Ways to Kick Your Procrastination Habit
A lot of research has gone into the subject of motivating and influencing others, but what happens when the person you most want to influence is you? Social psychologist and author of Get It Done, Ayelet Fishbach, is here to help. She offers insights on the science of motivation along with tips and cognitive tricks to help you overcome procrastination and achieve your goals.Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Mission: Motivation Course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/mission-motivation/ Ayelet Fishbach website: https://www.ayeletfishbach.com/ Get It Done Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316538345Episode Perks:"Work Appropriate" is all about—tackling the real issues we encounter in our professional lives and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 27, 2023 • 33min
How Do I Set Boundaries + Say No At Work?
For most of us, saying “no” doesn’t come naturally. You feel bad disappointing a colleague or guilty about turning down your boss, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how to say no at work, why it’s such a struggle to say no, and techniques that can help you still advance at work. Social psychologist, Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think, is here to explain. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3efA8MU Vanessa Bohns: https://www.vanessabohns.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3pRbeMR This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Whether you’re working from home, commuting part-time, or navigating a return to office life, Remotely Curious offers relatable conversations, insights, and perspectives to help you figure it all out. Listen to Remotely Curious wherever you get podcasts | www.remotely-curious.com Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 20, 2023 • 41min
How to Manage Your Time for a Happier Life (And Career) With Cassie Holmes
Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time poor. Learn how to manage your time for a happier life with the author of Happier Hour, Dr. Cassie Holmes. Dr. Homes will demonstrate how to immediately improve our lives by changing how we perceive and invest our time along with actionable exercises for you to determine what things bring you the most joy—and value. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Figure Out Next Career Move: https://bit.ly/39Ggv2k Cassie Holmes: https://www.cassiemholmes.com/ Happier Hour: https://amzn.to/3nspw5O This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Ritual is offering our listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/ CONTESSA to start Ritual or add Essential For Women 18+ or Prenatal to your subscription today. "Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions. Listen every Wednesday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 13, 2023 • 33min
How I Paid Off $100K in Debt on a $48,000 Salary with Millennial In Debt's Melissa Jean-Baptiste
Do you have debt? Do you know how to pay off your debt to maximize the benefits? Melissa Jean-Baptiste, founder of Millennial In Debt and author of This Is Why You’re Broke, is here to share the strategies she used to pay off $100,000 in debt while making a $48,000 annual salary. Get ready to take notes and be inspired to get your finances under control. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP So This Is Why I’m Broke: https://amzn.to/3Vajao3 Millennial In Debt: https://millennialindebt.com/ This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Tune in to Remotely Curious on your favorite podcast app or visit remotely-curious.com to join the conversation and explore the world of remote work. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 6, 2023 • 30min
How to Find a Job Fast: A 10-Step Framework For Accelerating Your Job Search
Job hunting can be a nerve-wracking experience on its own. Add the urgency of finding a new job, and the pressure can skyrocket. But fear not! We're here to equip you with the essential strategies and insider knowledge to land a job fast. So, take a deep breath and get ready to dive into these tried-and-true job search tips that will have you receiving job offers in the blink of an eye. You've got this! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Career Contessa IG (@careercontessa): http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Successful Networker course: https://bit.ly/3OK2d2u Resume Trends Episode: https://bit.ly/43zXTqG ChatGPT Resume Episode: https://bit.ly/41jtmMj LinkedIn Episode: https://bit.ly/3BYRWbn This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Our new favorite podcast, Work Appropriate, mixes humor and practical work advice. Listen every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. . Find a top-rated (and patient-reviewed) doctor today on Zocdoc. Many are available within 24 hours. Go to zocdoc.com/contessa to learn more. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 2023 • 39min
What is Quiet Hiring + Is It Happening To You?
Quiet hiring is when you slowly start to take on additional responsibilities at work—without the extra pay, acknowledgment, or advanced job title. And it can hurt your career if you don’t take action and proactively guide it in a direction that can benefit you. Joy Pittman, an HR leader and founder of HR For The Culture, is here to teach you how to overcome quiet hiring and advance your career with 3 actionable strategies and negotiation advice. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Confidence Crunch: https://bit.ly/3plY7j9 Joy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrfortheculture/ Joy Website: https://www.hrfortheculture.com/ This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. . Tune in to Remotely Curious on your favorite podcast app or visit remotely-curious.com to join the conversation and explore the world of remote work. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2023 • 34min
Stop Pursuing The Dream Job— A "Good Enough" Job Is Even Better
Do you ever base your self-worth on your achievements at work or let yourself be defined by what you do? These career myths can keep you stuck and unhappy. It's time to take back control and strike a balance between work and life. Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job argues we should stop trying to find a “dream” job and instead build a diversified career that allows us to live a more well-rounded life. Learn tips for reframing your work and how to build your own “good enough” job. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Good Enough Job book: https://amzn.to/42uOqRs Website: https://www.simonestolzoff.com/ Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. . "Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions from “how do I get my manager to stop texting me after hours,” to “how to deal with meeting culture that makes you want to pull your hair out.” Do yourself a favor and listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 2023 • 34min
3 Secrets to Happiness at Work According to Research
Research has proven that being happy at work is possible—if you have these three specific things in your workplace. Dr. Jessica Wilen will teach you what these drivers are, how to identify them in your workplace, and advice if you feel like you’re “losing” your ambition. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Workplace Love Language Quiz: https://bit.ly/3jz6ZmB A Cup of Ambition: https://bit.ly/422ikfG Dr. Jessica Wilen Website: https://bit.ly/44tpZ8m Dr. Jessica Instagram: https://bit.ly/42qNfSU This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. . Tune in to Remotely Curious on your favorite podcast app or visit remotely-curious.com to join the conversation and explore the world of remote work. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 2023 • 18min
How to Use ChatGPT For Resume Writing + Your Job Search
Learn how to use ChatGPT to write resume achievements tailored to a job description, create a professional summary, and how to use ChatGPT to write your cover letter in seconds. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Career Contessa IG (@careercontessa): http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Free worksheet: https://bit.ly/3nF4Moa 24-Hour Resume Makeover: https://bit.ly/3R641lG Download ChatGPT: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 2023 • 33min
5 Types of Leaders That Trigger Impostor Syndrome—And The Interview Questions to Detect Them
Tired of your impostor syndrome popping up at work? Your boss could be the trigger. Learn three reasons why people develop impostor syndrome, the types of leaders who can trigger impostor syndrome, and specific interview questions to root out toxic workplaces with Dr. Lisa Orbe-Austin, a psychologist, executive coach, and author. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Dr. Lisa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drorbeaustin/ Dr. Lisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaorbeaustin/ Your Unstoppable Greatness Book: https://amzn.to/3yWlrJe Dr. Lisa website: https://www.dynamictransitionsllp.com/ Bootcamp: https://www.ownyourgreatness.me/imposter-syndrome-bootcamp Free Toolkit: https://woobox.com/vuak36 Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. With ZocDoc, you can find the right doctor for you, in your network and in your neighborhood. One that makes you feel like you’re in good hands, you’re supported, and you’re heard. Go zocdoc.com/contessa to learn more. Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


