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Feb 2025

36m 50s

3 in 30: How to Let Go of Perfectionist ...

Career Contessa

About this episode

Don’t let perfectionism stunt your professional growth! Career Contessa founder, Lauren McGoodwin, and Career coach, Marnie Lemonik, share:

Before and after stories of perfectionist tendencies
Tips for listeners dealing with the pressure to be perfect
Our favorite creators and books for letting go of perfectionism

Show Notes

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

Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/

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

Resources

User manual template: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/communication-guide/

Free Cover Letter Template: https://www.marnielemonik.com/resources/p/free-template-cover-letter

Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview

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The Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wn

Career Contessa Resources

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Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/

Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/

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