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How to Create Value and Gain Influence at Work While nothing replaces or minimizes the need for hard work—creating value and gaining influence are essential for success. However, for your efforts to pay off, your hard work must be recognized and appreciated by some person/group able to choose you to do more—like your boss. On this episode, career and leadership expert, Shanna Hocking, is sharing 4 tips you can start doing this week to create value at work. In Dear Career Contessa, we’ll help answer how to figure out your next career move during the Coronavirus. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Networking Templates: https://bit.ly/2UGcoYn Figure Out Next Career Move Worksheet: http://bit.ly/2SY4P04 Interpersonal Communication 101:http://bit.ly/2SSbNn6 Expert: Shanna Hocking: https://bit.ly/2yjmK8W Shanna Hocking Instagram: https://bit.ly/39zvEMv Sponsors: Acuity Mejuri: https://bit.ly/2X2upCP  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.

As many of you already know, due to the Coronavirus and how it’s quickly affecting our careers, we are releasing special bonus episodes, which are webinar replays. Belma McCaffrey, the founder of Work Bigger, joins us to discuss how to proactively use this time, creative ways to manage your stress, strategies for building connections even during social distancing, and what you can do to prepare yourself for the job search. Plus, don’t forget that all Career Contessa webinars are free during this time. Show Notes: Original Webinar: https://bit.ly/2xwXpZ2 Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Career Contessa Webinars: http://bit.ly/38ZWOvY Belma’s Workbook: https://bit.ly/2QMiR2M  Networking Templates: https://bit.ly/2UGcoYn Figure Out Your Next Career Move: http://bit.ly/2SY4P04 Online Courses: http://bit.ly/2vzyuDu Expert: Belma McCaffrey/ Work Bigger: https://bit.ly/3aAawHz 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.

While we can’t predict when the coronavirus will be contained or regular life might be upon us again, we can help you prepare yourself and your finances for an upcoming recession and potential job loss. Shannon McLay, the founder of The Financial Gym, joins us to share her top things you can do to make sure your finances are in good shape if (or when) a recession hits. Then, on Dear Career Contessa, we’ll address what you can do if your boss takes credit for your work. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The 48-Hour Personal Finance Makeover: https://bit.ly/39kJ8eX Expert: Shannon McLay: https://bit.ly/3dwRzqY The Financial Gym: https://bit.ly/3amHKdc Sponsor: BeautyCounter: http://bit.ly/3aH0Ydf   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.

Running a meeting is already challenging but what about when the team is virtual? How do you run an online meeting that's effective without face-to-face interaction? We've got you covered! On today’s bonus episode, you’ll hear a replay from a recent webinar where we discuss online meeting best practices, video meeting etiquette, remote meeting software, and what you can do to keep your whole team engaged. Plus, in “Dear Career Contessa,” we’ll help a manager who wants to know how you can stop interruptions during an online meeting.   Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP FREE Career Contessa Webinars: http://bit.ly/38ZWOvY Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.comDM 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.

Due to the coronavirus, we’re living in an unusual time that has many of us working from home, away from our team, and our managers facing a new reality that is virtual management. How can you make a successful transition? We’re covering our best tips for remote work, including how managers can create a smooth transition. In “Dear Career Contessa,” we’ll help a listener who is launching a job search and worried about a hiring freeze. Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Online Learning Courses: http://bit.ly/2vzyuDu More advice on this topic: http://bit.ly/33cv8Tf Sponsors: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e BeautyCounter: http://bit.ly/3aH0Ydf   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.

Let’s finally cut through the confusion and simplify a question that plagues us working women which is what are you actually supposed to wear when the dress code calls for business casual.  Learn what business casual really means including, does what you wear really matter at work? We’re also joined by Abra Belke, editor of Capitol Hill Style, as we share tips around how you can determine what to wear to your business casual work environment, brands we love, and outfit ideas. We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “How do I play office politics well?” Show Notes: Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Master Your Personal Pitch Worksheet: http://bit.ly/39LHx39 More advice on this topic:  http://bit.ly/2OXjN4s Experts: Capitol Hill Style: http://bit.ly/2uZFIjA  Abra Belke Instagram: http://bit.ly/2uOmkGu Sponsors: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e BeautyCounter: http://bit.ly/3aH0Ydf  use code FEMAILS Vistaprint: http://bit.ly/2TD7Y52 use code FEMAILS   Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mistakes happen. Embarrassing moments happen, but when they happen at work it can feel like you might not ever recover. In this episode, we’ll hear real work horror stories from the Career Contessa community. Next, we’ll share four tips you can use to bounce back from embarrassment and move your career forward.  We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “What should I do when I don’t have anything to do at work?” Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Launch a Job Search Checklist: http://bit.ly/35sWZ0X  65 Things To Do When Bored at Work: http://bit.ly/317833l How to Ask Your Boss for Anything (+ Template): http://bit.ly/2QKcDjb  Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We live in a culture obsessed with maximizing personal productivity and we dream about a 4-hour work week but, we’re also a culture that wastes, on average, 32 hours a month in meetings deemed “a waste of time” and use busyness as a status symbol. In our quest to be more productive, we seem more distracted than ever before. Learn why motivation is really the answer to getting more done and three actionable tips you can implement today to increase your productivity.  You’ll hear from time management expert and author, Laura Vanderkam, and advice from Adam Grant. We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “What do I do when I know my boss has favorites?”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Burnout is a buzzy word you've probably heard a lot about lately. But, what is burnout? Is burnout really that serious? The answer is yes. In this episode we’ll discuss three types of burnout to watch out for with examples and how to tackle burnout if/when you have it. We’ll also teach some self-care tips from experts Amy Morin and Dr. Ellen Vora in our final takeaway tips.  We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “Is it ok to tell your managers you’re busy?” Show Notes: Free Burnout Quiz: http://bit.ly/36tNcsP Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP More advice on this topic:  http://bit.ly/2LLfDuD Experts: Amy Morin: http://bit.ly/37bGvvM 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do: https://amzn.to/36dGp5I Dr. Ellen Vora: http://bit.ly/2NMwtcU  Sponsor: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (336-2457)  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is being liked at work really that important? In this episode, we’re discussing why we think the answer might be "not really" with insight from expert and author of The Likeability Trap, Alicia Menendez. Plus, we’re sharing three tips for how to overcome the need to be liked starting with knowing when to turn away from likeability. We’ll wrap up the show with our advice segment, Dear Career Contessa, to answer, “How do I advocate for myself at work?”   Show Notes: Self-Love at Work Worksheet: http://bit.ly/36gsWKn Interpersonal Communication 101 course: http://bit.ly/2SSbNn6 Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP More advice on this topic:  http://bit.ly/2TNZUz1 Expert: Alicia Menendez: http://bit.ly/2uoReEs The Likeability Trap: https://amzn.to/2sKP6Xj Sponsor: Acuity: http://bit.ly/3983M2e     Submit Your Career Questions: Email us: info@careercontessa.com DM us: @careercontessa on Instagram Call us: 844-FEMAILS (844-336-2457) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.