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Shameless Survival
Are you constantly feeling like you should be doing things differently or feeling inadequate because of how you’ve done things in the past? If so, it’s the monster of shame, and it can wreck your enjoyment of life. Here, I’ll share with you some reasons why you may be punishing yourself this way, and some ways to begin healing the wounds that perpetuate it.
Creating a Career you Love | The Transformative Leader Podcast with Amir Ghannad
Do you TRULY know your own career value? Chances are, you’re overlooking some of the MOST valuable things about yourself. In this podcast episode, Creating a Career You Love with Amir Ghannad, I share some helpful exercises to empower you as you gear up to land your next position.
Massive Results, No Problem
What is your biggest problem in life? It may be simply how you think about problems! If you’re interested in upgrading your life experience on multiple levels, take note of this constructive definition of problems and how to use them to meet your future goals.
Transform the Job You Have Into a Job You Love | LifeBlood Podcast with George Grombacher
Do you feel there is something you were born to do? Are you just going through the motions in your current job while feeling burned out, bored or unfulfilled? In this conversation with George Grombacher of the Lifeblood Podcast we talk about how you can start designing a job you love without quitting the one you have now. You’re sure to find some helpful tools for creating a job that’s rooted in YOUR TRUTH.
What’s In Is Out
Sometimes it seems when we are hardest on ourselves, things get harder in our outer world. Before you start feeling like a victim when this happens, take a listen here for a great way to change your outer experience by simply becoming more mindful of what’s happening on the inside.
Surviving Corporate Burnout and Designing a Career You Love | Straight Up Wellness Podcast with Kate Jaramillo
How do you react when something unexpectedly “bad” happens to you? Chances are at first, it’s not positive. That’s totally normal. However, the sooner you can move through your initial reaction, the sooner you can begin to rebuild… and even discover the hidden gift in what has happened. EVERYTHING that happens to you has a hidden gift! This podcast episode with Kate Jaramillo, Straight Up Wellness, offers some great tips for how to use an “undesirable” event as a catalyst for creating a better future for yourself.
Show Some Appreciation
Time is valuable! One way to make a positive impression after a job interview is to acknowledge the time the interviewer has spent with you. Watch this short interview tips video clip and learn how to make this important part of the interview process a quick and simple step that never gets forgotten.
Personal Power Points
Power is not the same as force. True power in interpersonal relations does not involve force at all. If you are someone who wants to develop more personal power in your life and career, listen and take note of these important key aspects of real personal power.
Degunk Your Path to Success
Do you work till you drop because you feel that’s how you achieve success? You’ll be happy to know that success is not synonymous with self-abuse. Here’s a little tidbit of wisdom to reset your perspective.
Assume Your Self Trust Position
Do you ever find yourself paralyzed with fear about your future? This can happen when there is uncertainty in our lives. It’s not an effective way of planning for the future. That’s why I’ll share with you here a quick and easy way to bring yourself out of analysis paralysis and into a place of trust.
Tell Me About Yourself
How do you deal with an open-ended question in a job interview? Where do you start? How much do you say? Here is an example of one of the most daunting (and likely) open-ended interview questions you could be asked, and how you can prepare for it.
The Light of Understanding
Getting triggered and then reacting negatively is a circumstance most of us have experienced at least once in our lives. If you are familiar, you’ll want to listen to this advice about how to avoid the rippling repercussions of reacting before you think.
Dancing in the Moment
Are you someone who gets fixated on one possible outcome when you find yourself in a challenging circumstance? If so, you’re sure to glean some refreshing wisdom from this quick bit of advice. Learn how to let go of rigid expectations so you can be open to new solutions you may not have imagined before.
Put It In Writing
Standing out in an interview… Do you have any tricks or ideas about how to do this? One way is to do something that NO OTHER applicant does. Take a minute to listen to this quick tip about one sure fire, EASY way to impress your interviewer.
Get Real
Doing too much is something many people struggle with, but assume they have little choice in the matter. (Hint: you ALWAYS have a choice.) Maybe you were able to create and maintain a more realistic schedule as a result of the pandemic restrictions over the last year. Ask yourself how that felt. Or maybe you found yourself thinking you had tons of extra time so you’’ll get MORE done. These questions will give you some important clues about the way you tend to unconsciously operate. And there’s never been a better time to rethink what’s not working. Choose what’s really right for you now. One of the best gifts you can give yourself as we begin to get back out in the world is to be intentional with your choices around how you manage your days and yourself. If you’d like to find a way to design your schedule so you have time to do the things that are most important for YOU, listen in on this short clip and learn a simple way to be realistic about your schedule and keep your well-being at the top of your priority list.
A Slice of Excitement
Do you find that nervousness and anxiety get in the way when you think you should be feeling excited and happy instead? If so, here’s a simple way to ease some of the discomfort and put you in a more optimistic mood.
Stumbling Block or Stepping Stone? | Quit Bleeping Around Podcast with Christina Eanes
Have you ever been hit with an unexpected career disappointment at an inconvenient time and subsequently got stuck in a mindset of resentment, fear or lament? In this podcast with Christina Eanes, I’ll give you some helpful advice about how to see it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle, so you can Quit Bleeping Around, and get down to the business of creating the life and career of your dreams!
I Have What You’re Looking For
The desired outcome of a job interview is to send a message that you are the person for the job. Here is one beautifully effective strategy for accomplishing this goal.