Episodes

  • Say More On Doing Less: How to Beat Burnout
    Jul 2 2024

    Boston Globe journalist Shirley Leung is here to help us beat burnout and explore how the pandemic has changed our relationship with stress. You’ll learn:

    • What’s causing our stress paradox
    • The relationship between stress and work
    • Practical tips to beat burnout from a variety of experts
    • Why the future of work isn’t a one-size-fits-all schedule


    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP

    The No Club: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-say-no-to-office-housework-non-promotable-tasks/id1434354911?i=1000565478887

    Burnout Quiz: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/burnout-quiz/


    Guest Resources:

    Say More Podcast: https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/podcasts/say-more/

    Shirley Leung: https://x.com/leung


    Career Contessa Resources

    Book 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 Perks:

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    29 mins
  • The Millennial Manager's Guide to Gen Z
    Jun 25 2024

    Management is hard. And managing across generations can feel even more challenging. Still, despite what the internet memes will teach you, millennials and Gen Zers can be a match made in workplace collaboration heaven—if you know how to do it. Career Contessa coach Dr. Ciera Graham will teach us:

    • Who is Gen Z and their impact on the workplace
    • A 5-step guide for managing Gen Z
    • Tips for millennial managers to run more engaging 1:1 meetings


    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP


    Guest Resources:

    Dr. Ciera Graham LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcieragraham/

    Work with Dr. Ciera Graham: https://cieragraham.com/


    Career Contessa Resources

    Book 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/


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    33 mins
  • I've Got Some News...My New Career Chapter
    Jun 18 2024

    On today’s solo episode, Lauren’s sharing some personal news about her next career chapter, what it means for Carer Contessa, and an exciting change for the podcast!

    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP


    Guest Resources:

    Lauren McGoodwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/


    Career Contessa Resources:

    Book 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/

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    19 mins
  • The Art of the Second Act
    Jun 11 2024

    Only 23% of Americans report being satisfied with their careers, according to a recent Gallup survey. That leaves many people unhappy and in pursuit of something more meaningful. Andy Levine, host of Second Act Stories, studies people who start their careers over. He’ll teach you:

    • The art of the second act
    • The difference between planners and leapers in a second act
    • Why money is not a substitute for purpose
    • Where to look for inspiration for your second act career

    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP

    Quitting Your Job With No Plan B: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quitting-your-job-with-no-plan-b/id1434354911?i=1000458515463

    The Good Enough Job: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-pursuing-the-dream-job-a-good-enough-job-is-even-better/id1434354911?i=1000614109779


    Guest Resources:

    Second Act Stories:https://www.secondactstories.org/

    The Art of the Second Act TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SdNAi-v43U


    Career Contessa Resources

    Book 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/

    This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

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    Produced by Dear Media

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    21 mins
  • 3 Strategic Relationships You Need For Career Growth
    Jun 4 2024

    When it comes to building relationships at work, do you know which ones yield the highest ROI? Today we’re joined by April Little, an executive career coach, who will teach us:

    • 3 strategic relationships you need for career growth
    • A quarterly habit to implement for long-term career advancement
    • Actionable advice on building mutually beneficial relationships at work


    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP

    Lauren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/

    Networking Course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-successful-networker


    Guest Resources:

    April LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle/

    Discovery Call:


    Career Contessa Resources

    Book 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/

    Produced by Dear Media

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    32 mins
  • 3 Simple Tips to Talk Smarter According to a Stanford Professor
    May 28 2024

    Stanford professor, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams is back on the show to share simple tips that will help you think faster and talk smarter. You’ll learn:

    • How to manage speaking anxiety symptoms
    • Simple ways to structure your communication for the audience
    • How to reframe the way you approach a negotiation
    • 3 communications skills to master for success
    • Tips for understanding your own communication preferences

    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP

    Free communication guide: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/communication-guide/


    Guest Resources:

    Website: https://mattabrahams.com/

    Book: https://mattabrahams.com/books/

    Podcast: https://mattabrahams.com/podcast/

    CC episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-communicate-effectively-when-youre-put-on-the-spot/id1434354911?i=1000629169644

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/


    Career Contessa Resources

    Book 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/

    Produced by Dear Media

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    26 mins
  • 5 Lesser-Known LinkedIn Profile Tips and Hacks for 2024
    May 21 2024

    LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling is back on the show to share 5 ways to create a better LinkedIn profile in 2024. We’ll discuss:

    • Which LinkedIn profile sections matter the mos—and how to optimize them
    • How to fill out a profile when you’re in a career transition
    • Tips for using AI to enhance your profile
    • Tools that allow you to network with anyone


    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP

    The LinkedIn Lab: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-linkedin-lab/

    Lauren LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/


    Guest Resources:

    The Job Insiders: www.thejobinsiders.com

    AI for Careers book: https://amzn.to/3VIv9LJ

    CC episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-optimize-your-linkedin-profile-and-double-your/id1434354911?i=1000569633811

    Jeremy LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/schifeling/


    Career Contessa Resources

    Book 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/

    This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

    Episode Perks:

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    Produced by Dear Media

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    34 mins
  • The New Happy: How to Get Happiness Right In a World That’s Got It Wrong
    May 14 2024

    We all want to be happy, but happiness always seems to be out of reach — until now. Well-being expert and social media sensation Stephanie Harrison of The New Happy is here to share:

    • The counterintuitive secrets to happiness
    • A practical guide to help us all learn how to live a happy life
    • Why we should focus on values vs. habits
    • Breaking away from your self-worth being tied to achievements

    Show Notes

    Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW

    Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP


    Guest Resources:

    The New Happy Book: https://amzn.to/3PwfJ9x

    The New Happy Website:https://www.thenewhappy.com/

    The New Happy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newhappyco


    Career Contessa Resources

    Book 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/

    This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

    Episode Perks:

    Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at indeed.com/CONTESSA.

    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.

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    26 mins