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Aug 2021
22m 21s

The One Thing Every Successful Executive...

RENATA BERNARDE
About this episode

Dedicating time to plan your career is a great long-term investment.

In this podcast episode, I address one of the biggest issues I discuss with prospective coaching clients when they want to get fast results in job searching or career progression. I ask them to forget about me (i.e., the coach) for a moment. And think: are you dedicating time to this project? If not, are you willing to? Because coaching is an excellent investment, but it will only work if you incorporate into your life a new routine to sustain your career, ensure you progress towards your goals, and keep the opportunities coming to you in the long term.

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

  • 07:44 - Make a date with yourself: once a day, week, quarter - schedule it
  • 11:37 - Prepare templates to support your career.
  • 13:04 - Test, plan, and prepare: things you can do when you have time and don’t need a job or promotion. 
  • 16:29 - Be in the moment.

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About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. 

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