I’m getting personal and sharing 5 career hacks I wish I had known earlier in my career and answering some of your questions! Get ready to learn how to add value at work, ways to stand out in your career today, and tips for tough conversations. If you love these solo episodes let me know via @careercontessa on Instagram and comment on my latest post!Show Not ... Show More
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The Truth About Executive Presence (and How to Build It Without Faking It)
Executive presence is one of the most talked-about—and least understood—skills in your career. In this episode, Lauren sits down with executive coach and co-author of The Presence Principle, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt, to break down what executive presence actually is, why it matters for ... Show More
33m 21s
Jun 23
Your Next Job Is Probably in Your Network—Here’s How to Strengthen It
Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, transactional, or exhausting. In this episode, Lauren sits down with communications leader and author Monique Kelley to break down the do’s and don’ts of relationship-based networking—and how building genuine connections can unlock new opp ... Show More
32m 36s
Jun 16
Is Your Debt Driving Your Career Decisions? How to Change That
Debt can quietly shape your confidence, boundaries, and career choices. In this episode, Lauren talks with Arden Missal, founder of She’s Financially Free, about how financial pressure keeps many women playing small at work—and how to start making career decisions from confidence ... Show More
39m 43s
Dec 2020
The Insiders Secrets to Know Your Value, Master Negotiation, and Take Back Your Life and Career Next Year | Jacqueline Twillie
Are you looking at your career this year and thinking it just isn’t riding on the fast lane as you had hoped? You’re so not alone. This year has been rough on many careers and salaries, not to mention working at home juggling your partner’s weird snack breaks and your neighbor wh ... Show More
45m 55s
Mar 2022
How to Take a Career Break Without Going Broke
How do you take a career break without going broke? The idea of stopping your career altogether, taking a career sabbatical, and just doing something different for a period of time is a really really awesome idea. As you would imagine, taking a career break involves a fair amount ... Show More
39m 7s
Sep 2020
[Je cherche un job] Comment valoriser un parcours qui ne rentre pas dans une case ? | #Leçon55
Dans l’épisode du jour, je suis avec Manon. Manon cherche un job. Problème ou en tout cas ce qu’elle pense en être un : elle a un parcours atypique. Créatif + business. Elle me pose donc la question suivante : "Lorsqu’on a un profil polyvalent, créatif et curieux, comment mettre ... Show More
21m 59s
May 2018
Ask shannah - I'm Moving Without a Job, Starting Grad School, & Just Got a Big Promotion
It's time to tackle some more of your Ask Shannah questions. On this podcast episode, I'm going to be giving some tips and suggestions for making cross-country moves, starting over somewhere fresh without a job and what to do with extra cash when you get a big promotion.
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35m 45s