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Being uncertain is usually viewed as a flaw. But in Maggie Jackson’s new book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure, she’s sharing why and how you can turn your uncertainty into a competitive advantage. You’ll learn:The two types of uncertaintyHow to identify fear vs. uncertaintyWhy using words like “maybe” can make you a better leaderTangible ways to build your tolerance for uncertaintyShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Guest Resources:Book: https://www.maggie-jackson.com/uncertainWebsite: https://www.maggie-jackson.com/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ 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 work era that author and workplace expert Brigid Schulte calls a “quality of life” crisis. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything. We’ll discuss solutions and the research from Brigid’s new book Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in The Quest for a Better Life. You’ll learn:What’s causing this full-system failure, The impact of putting humans first in how work is conceivedThe three things all people need for “good work.”Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:How to Decrease Overwhelm + Increase Creativity podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-decrease-overwhelm-increase-creativity-brigid/id1434354911?i=1000452739842 Overwhelmed book: https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwhelmedOver Work book: https://www.brigidschulte.com/overworkBrigid Schulte website: https://www.brigidschulte.com/New America: https://www.newamerica.org/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ Sponsors:Go to zocdoc.com/CONTESSA to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know meetings are ineffective 72% of the time? Let’s change that by learning how to run better meetings with The Modern Manager creator, Mamie Kanfer Stewart. We’ll discuss:How to decide when you need to host a meeting vs. use async communication methodsHow to design and facilitate a great meeting agendaHow to end a meeting so it maximizes clarity and moves work forwardShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Building Efficient Meetings: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/building-efficient-meetings Guest Resources:Modern Manager Podcast: https://www.themodernmanager.com/ Momentum book: https://www.amazon.com/Momentum-Creating-Effective-Engaging-Enjoyable-ebook/dp/B0773WXFC7/ Meeteor: https://www.meeteor.com/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It might be time for a career wellness plan if you feel unaligned with your career. This is the process of building a meaningful career that fits who you are. Danielle De La Mare is a career wellness coach and a recovering university professor who will discuss:How to find your work rhythmTips for building a healthy relationship with yourselfThe powerful impact a daily check-in can makeSponsors:This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/CONTESSA and get on your way to being your best self.Kajabi is offering a free 30-day trial to start your business if you go to Kajabi.com/CONTESSA.Try Found for FREE at FOUND DOT COM SLASH CONTESSAShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Happy Hour: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/happy-hourGuest Resources:https://danielledelamare.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielledelamare/Coffee Chats: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18296021&appointmentType=60045869Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-compassionate-professor/id1500328836 Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So many emotions and workplace constraints feed into the big decision of whether to take a career break. The reality is that there can be tremendous value in taking a career break, whether it’s one you plan for or one that happens to you unexpectedly. It’s how you manage it that matters. Author and founder of Après Group, Stacey Delo, will teach us:How to set career break boundariesSteps to take that can help ease the identity crisisHow to get your network warm through your career breakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We know how important it is to be adaptable at work, but when does that adaptability turn into a blatant bait-and-switch with your job? Or how do you ensure when you’re interviewing for a new role, things don’t change once you start?!Career Coach McKay Roozen is here to share:The types of bait-and-switch roles to watch out forWhy this happens + tips to manage the responsibilities of your jobA  unique take on dynamic confidenceShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template Guest Resources:McKay Roozen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckayroozen/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever feel invisible at work? Like you need to change who you are to get heard?!  Emmy-winning journalist turned communications expert, and author Jessica Chen is empowering those raised with quiet culture traits on how to get noticed at work for all the right reasons. You’ll learn: How to control your career brandWhy you need to “ACCT” to advocate at workA  framework for saying “no”Four cultural reframes to help you successfully self-reflect at work Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The Confidence Crunch course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-confidence-crunch/ Guest Resources:Smart, Not Loud Book: https://smartnotloudbook.com/Jessica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicachenpage/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re debunking the myth around job security and sharing how you can create it in 2024—and beyond with career coach, Anemari Fiser. You’ll learn:Why the old advice around job security doesn’t work anymore A 3-step strategy for building your own job securityHow to test your “value” on the job marketShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQWFollow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Lauren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/The Successful Networker: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-successful-networkerReputation Management pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reputation-management-how-to-optimize-your-personal/id1434354911?i=1000653299766Network Within Your Company pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-1-rule-of-networking-and-how-to-network/id1434354911?i=1000627569367Guest Resources:Anemari Fiser LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anemari-fiser/Anemari newsletter: https://anemarifiser.substack.com Article on Elpha: https://elpha.com/posts/yre4o9v7/the-real-job-security-these-days-is-knowing-you-can-get-another-job Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Job Doctor, Tessa White, is here to share advice on how to feel less frustrated at work. You’ll learn:The career truths that keep people stuckThe one skill to cultivate that will make your boss want 10 of youHow career “red zones” are the best tool for career successShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Guest Resources:Tessa White Website: https://thejobdoctor.com/ Free resources: https://www.jobdoctortessa.com/tjd-free-materials Book: https://www.jobdoctortessa.com/?action=show&controller=user_pages%2Fpages&path=book Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you find a new job in 2024? What’ a job search strategy? How do you deal with rejection? These are just some of the questions Lauren’s sharing in the behind-the-scenes details of her recent job search with Career Contessa coach, Marnie Lemonik. You’ll learn:How to figure out your next career move so you can apply for jobsTips for building a job search strategy + the exact tools Lauren usedShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Marnie-Lemonik/86543/ Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Guest Resources:Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview CareerFitter Assessment: https://www.careerfitter.com/?afid=2218 Career Contessa Job Tracker: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wnChatGPT job search prompts:https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/chatgpt-cheat-sheet 24-Hour resume makeover: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/resume-makeover-template/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ Episode PerksSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/careercontessa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.