

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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May 14, 2020 • 24min
What to Expect When You Return to Work During Coronavirus
We have another great bonus episode to help support you during the Coronavirus. Today we’re discussing what you can expect when you return to work. As states start to open back up, that means for many people, companies, and industries there will be some part of a physical office back in their work-life and you might want to know what that will look like. We’ve invited Stephanie Bertmer, the vice president of people at H Code, the largest Hispanic digital media company in the U.S., to share how she’s approaching a return to work while also keeping her team safe. By the end of this episode, you’ll leave with 5 tips for your own successful transition back to the workplace. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Stephanie Bertmer CC Webinar: https://bit.ly/3fQbPFk Expert Stephanie Bertmer: https://bit.ly/2YUNO9O H Code: https://bit.ly/35QJB8B Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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.

May 12, 2020 • 41min
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% off your order Acuity: Get 45 days of Acuity Scheduling absolutely free -no credit card required - by going to acuityscheduling.com/FEMAILS Causebox: Go to causebox.com/femails and use the code FEMAILS to get your first box for 30% off! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Networking Email Templates: https://bit.ly/2UGcoYn Power Moves Pre-Order: https://bit.ly/3cX2Tvn Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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 7, 2020 • 11min
Suffering Zoom Fatigue? How to Fix That
Zoom fatigue is real and it’s hitting us quickly! In this bonus episode, we’ll discuss what is Zoom fatigue, why you are not crazy for getting exhausted just thinking about another video call and actionable ways to overcome this fatigue with Tracy Hooper, founder of The Confidence Project. By the end of this episode, you’ll not only be able to remove some of your fatigue but you’ll also get some bonus tips from Tracy on how to confidently present yourself on your next video call. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Expert Tracy Hooper: https://bit.ly/2YnCByr Confidence on Video Conference Calls 4-Part Series: https://bit.ly/2yWHDHA Submit Your Career Questions:Email us: info@careercontessa.comDM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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 5, 2020 • 25min
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 Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Critique Crash Course: http://bit.ly/2FnbicE 100 Days of Self-Care List: https://bit.ly/3bsdu0X Power Moves Pre-Order: https://bit.ly/3cX2Tvn Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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 4, 2020 • 13min
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://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 30, 2020 • 14min
The 15-Minute Win Productivity Hack
Is productivity on your mind? Due to the coronavirus, all of us have faced disruptions in our routines. We’re here to help with this bonus episode. Ready for the easiest productivity hack that can get you back to feeling accomplished—and moving on with your goals—quickly? Enter: The 15-Minute Win and its creator, Shira Gill, to teach you how to get a win today—including listening to this episode. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP More Productivity Advice: https://bit.ly/2XX2btG Expert Shira Gill: https://bit.ly/3eEAwnz Shira Gill Instagram: https://bit.ly/3cCPokd Shira Gill Virtual program: https://bit.ly/34UZAC6 Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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.

Apr 28, 2020 • 43min
How to Harness the Power of Rituals to Boost Your Performance at Work
In this episode, we’re examining rituals and specifically, rituals at work (even when working from home) that can help boost your performance. Mason Currey, author of Daily Rituals: Women at Work, also joins to share 3 rules to follow when trying to create rituals at work. Plus, in Dear Career Contessa, we’re joined by career coach, Solu Nwanze, to address the Goldilocks conundrum—either overqualified or underqualified, but never perfect—that one listener is experiencing. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Rule of 3 Productivity Worksheet: http://bit.ly/2uDI4oo Win a copy of Daily Rituals: Women at Work by leaving us a review on iTunes. Winner will be selected by May 8, 2020. Experts: Mason Currey, author: http://bit.ly/2TKa41S Daily Rituals: Women at Work: https://amzn.to/2TzTvXO Solu Nwanze career coaching: http://bit.ly/3cCTeuy Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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.

Apr 21, 2020 • 44min
Goal Setting During Uncertainty
Goals are vital to our wellbeing. But how do you know you’re setting them right and what is the advice for setting goals when there’s, you know, a global pandemic that makes it almost impossible to think too far in the future?! Join positive psychologist, Dr. Sasha Heinz, for her tips on how to set goals during the Coronavirus that bring amazing results with a free workbook. Plus, in Dear Career Contessa, we’re answering how to tell your all-male team you’re pregnant. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Dr. Sasha Season 3 Episode: https://apple.co/2uj9Ohw Goal-Setting Workbook: https://bit.ly/34z8JQP Expert Dr. Sasha Heinz: https://bit.ly/34HttFX Submit Your Career Questions:Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on InstagramCall us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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.

Apr 16, 2020 • 59min
Debt, 401ks, and Preparing Your Finances for Coronavirus
If you’re worried about your money plan in light of COVID-19, you’re not alone. From saving money to debt to repayment to investing, there’s a lot on everyone’s minds. And between the possibility of an upcoming recession, the recent stimulus bill, and the wild roller coaster that is the stock market, there’s plenty to be confused about. Let's talk about it on this bonus episode with Amanda Holden, a personal finance and investing expert, who specializes in teaching women about complex money topics. Plus, don’t forget that all Career Contessa webinars are free during this time! Show Notes: Original Webinar: https://bit.ly/2UW5b83 Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Career Contessa Webinars: http://bit.ly/38ZWOvY Expert: Amanda Holden Instagram: https://bit.ly/39RYSqh Invested Development: https://bit.ly/2UYH8oZ Amanda’s Stock Market Webinar: https://bit.ly/3c99FOl Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457) 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.

Apr 14, 2020 • 39min
So You Want To Land a Remote Job? Start Here
In this episode, we’re discussing the ins and outs of a remote job including how you know remote work is a good fit for you and what you need to launch a remote job search with Purva Dandona, the head of talent acquisition for Goalbook, a company that is currently hiring for remote roles. Plus, on Dear Career Contessa, we’ll answer what you should do if your start date for a new job has been put on hold due to coronavirus. Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Flex Jobs: https://bit.ly/2UnNwFT Expert Purva Dandona: https://bit.ly/3b6jxIF Goalbook: https://bit.ly/3c6gEHR Sponsors: Causebox: https://bit.ly/2xYkeov Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram 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.


