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In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I share the most effective career networking strategies for women. I discuss the importance of networking for professional growth and how women can tailor their networking strategies to fit their personality type. Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, there are unique methods that can play to your strengths. By recognising your natural tendencies and employing these strategies, women can network effectively in a way that feels both comfortable and rewarding. Business and life is all about people - getting to where you want to in your career relies on people, so it pays off to start networking early. Tune in to discover how to make networking work for you. Summary:What you will learn in this episode:The importance of self-awareness - understanding who you are naturally, how you show up and what environments are best for you will help you determine which networking strategies are best for you. How to look for opportunities to network as an introvert - how to conduct initial research and experiment to learn the people that you want to get connected with and build a relationship with. Networking opportunities for an extrovert - ideas for connecting with larger groups and how to play the connector role. Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m sharing 3 easy ways to increase visibility on LinkedIn. I speak to so many female professionals who are focused on growing in their careers but are reluctant to show up on LinkedIn. They are put off by seeing so many people excessively promoting themselves and bragging about what they do on the platform. To avoid being viewed in the same way, they will shy away from sharing anything on the platform whatsoever. This inevitably leads to a huge missed opportunity to strategically get in front of hiring managers and decision makers without having to submit application after application!  In as little as 20 minutes a day 2-3 times per week, you could be taking targeted action that could transform your career. I teach my clients how to leverage LinkedIn in a way that is both impactful and comfortable for them. Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to make connections - so you’re able to intentionally grow your network with people aligned with your target opportunities. How to use comments - join conversations that are already happening around your area of expertise (or target industry) and build your thought leadership without a huge time commitment. A strategy for content - share your thoughts, ideas and creativity to showcase your perspective and build trust with future hiring managers. Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Book a call with me here to discuss career coaching.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

Amy Shoenthal shares her journey of overcoming career setbacks and transitioning from journalism to marketing. She discusses the 4 phases of the setback cycle, activating your network, and the importance of curiosity and community in career growth.

In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about the sensitive yet empowering topic of asking for what you want in your career without feeling guilty about it.  When we are young, we are so committed to what it is we want, or don’t want. As adults, we can lose that courage of our convictions as we fall into people-pleasing habits. It can also make us feel too vulnerable to admit these desires. In order for you to answer what you want without feeling guilt, you need to realise and accept your goals and then understand that your desires and inclinations are valid, regardless of the response you may get from external opinions. Tune in as I share strategies, stories, and give actionable advice to empower you to ask for what you deserve in your career. Summary:What you will learn in this episode:Understanding your worth - realising that your needs and desires are valid and being able to fully use effective communication by learning to express your wants clearly and confidently.Understanding the importance of setting healthy boundaries as well as learning how to deal with rejection - develop resilience when faced with 'no'.Cultural and gender considerations - explore how different backgrounds can affect our ability to ask freely.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.Book a call with me here to discuss the Career Change Maker Program.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about stepping up and getting noticed in your career.  I’ve been listening to my clients and reflecting on what holds people back from moving towards career advancement.  The answer is reluctance around visibility and showing up; if you are not getting noticed by the right people you cannot achieve your goals. Particularly in a hybrid working environment, do not assume that the right people simply know who you are and how hard you work. It’s time to share your brilliance with the world and get noticed.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:Hard work alone isn’t enough to open doors - you need to reach the right people in the right places to be heard and ultimately move forward on your chosen career path.How to develop partnerships internally - creating opportunities for collaboration, mentoring and to connect with others in your organisation.How to leverage the power of visibility through your chosen platform by sharing your perspective - realise that your voice is unique.  Sharing your perspective can be the difference between someone being able to move forward or simply staying still.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

In this episode:In today’s episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I’m talking about moving past negative work experiences. In my work as a career coach, my clients share with me their end goal and where they ideally want to be, but there are often roadblocks and resistance in getting there. This feeling of resistance often stems from negative past work experiences which leave a lasting impact on your confidence.In this episode, we look at how holding on to past experience can affect the way you move forward in three main ways. I’ll talk you through an example of how to look at your past and ask yourself what you can learn from that experience. You cannot change the past, but you can learn from it and determine your own future.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to ‘show up’ in the way you want - how to have expectations which are not set based on previous experience, but simply from an understanding of it - this will allow you to prevent it from happening again.How to take ownership of your career development - stop being passive and shape the reality of your goal. How to focus on what you want to get out of your role and what impact you want to create.The importance of addressing and dealing with past experiences - learning lessons that need to be processed so you can move on.  Assess, digest, reflect, take ownership, and move forward.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

In this episode:In this episode of the Career Change Maker podcast, I talk about the importance of self-leadership in your career development journey. I share valuable insights on how to reflect and improve your leadership skills. Tune in to discover practical strategies to enhance your self-awareness and become a more effective leader in various aspects of your life, particularly your career journey.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to gain self-awareness - Learn how to cultivate self-awareness by reflecting on your thoughts, emotions, and actions and gain insights on how self-awareness contributes to personal growth and leadership development.How to build resilience - Explore techniques to build resilience and adaptability in challenging situations and discover how resilience plays a crucial role in effective leadership and decision-making.The importance of communication skills - Developing effective communication skills allows you to inspire and motivate others. Learn how clear and empathetic communication fosters trust, collaboration, and successful leadership outcomes.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

In this episode:In this episode of the podcast, I dive into the topic of setting goals and making a meaningful impact in your career. I explore the idea that embarking on a development journey requires you to transform yourself into the person you need to be. I specifically discuss how a significant identity shift played a crucial role in me building a successful six-figure coaching business. By shedding the employee mindset and embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, I was able to make incredible progress. If you're curious about the steps involved in recognising and making the necessary changes to propel yourself forward, this podcast episode is a must-listen.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to develop your skillset effectively in order to move forward in your career journey of growth.The importance of accepting and adopting the mindset that aligns with the person you need to become.How to start reflecting on your current situation and identify areas for improvement and growth.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Join our exclusive weekly email series for career tips and strategies here.If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

In this episode:How much do you really trust yourself? Are you always wondering if the decisions you make are the right ones? In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of self-trust and explore the reasons why many individuals find it challenging to trust themselves. Drawing from a conversation I had with the insightful Nakisha Hicks, I uncover the tendency of placing more trust in others than in ourselves.  It's time to embrace your inner wisdom and learn how to trust yourself wholeheartedly, so join me as I unravel the complexities of trusting oneself.  Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to analyse how you are making decisions to build your confidence in this area.The importance of self-awareness - we delve into the fear of failure and the role of self-compassion in building self-trust. Discover practical strategies to cultivate a stronger sense of self-confidence and belief in your own abilities.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:If you are looking for support with finding career clarity so you can relaunch your career with confidence, join the Career Clarity Accelerator.Support the showSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts

In this episode:In today's episode we are doing one of my favourite types of episodes, a past client case study interview. You get to be a fly on the wall for our debrief conversation that often happens a month or two after I finish working with clients.One of the reasons, I am so passionate about helping people to find meaningful and impactful work that they love, is because I get to experience that. I get to use my skillset to work with and support the most incredible women. I do not take it for granted that the women that I work are amazing and knowing that I get to be part of their journey is the most fulfilling thing. Charmaine has been an awesome client, who has been willing to show up and do the work to create an ideal opportunity. She shares her story to show others that it is absolutely possible to make that career change happen and to demonstrate that your goals are valid and achievable.Summary:What you will learn in this episode:How to secure your goal without missing opportunities – find out where opportunities can be found so that you are not applying for the same role as hundreds of others.How to use LinkedIn to boost confidence, invent strategies, create clarity, and share the value of your experience and thoughts. How what you do, whether creating visibility, voicing your opinion, and having it listened to, adding to your current skillset or simply having a conversation ties into your goal.If you are contemplating getting support with your career transition, then find a coach who is the right fit for you; I hope Charmaine journey has inspired you to start now.Episode Notes:As an award-winning certified executive and career coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and former lawyer, I have seen way too many female professionals under selling themselves and settling for less in their careers. I am committed to equipping high achieving women with the tools and support to create careers that are both meaningful and impactful.Resources:Enrolment closes soon for The Career Change Maker Program! This cohort is going be like none other with some of the adjustments and refinements we are making to the curriculum.  I am looking forward to helping more female professionals take ownership of their careers, find more meaning and get paid better. I hope one of those people is you. Head over to www.careerchangemakers.com/ccmprogramSend us Fan MailConnect with me!Website: careerchangemakers.comEmail: podcast@careerchangemakers.comLinkedIn:  Janine EsbrandInstagram: @careerchangemakerspodcastCareer Change Makers on Apple Podcasts