Best Amanda Owen Meehan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 55 - The power of the not-to-do list - how to focus on what really matters 14:23

4h ago14:23

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The path to getting more done is to reduce the number of things you are doing in the first place. On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm looking at why a not to do list has way more power than an endless list of tasks to complete when it comes to get the stuff that really counts done. I'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to create a 'no…

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Episode 54 - Why you should still apply for that job if you don’t tick every box 12:01

18d ago12:01

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On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm about what you can do when you come across a job advert that your excited about but where you don't feel that you might all of the requirements. I'll take a look at the obstacles job seekers face in this situation and explain how to take the job criteria into account when applying. As ever I'll give yo…

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Episode 53 - Are you overlooking all the amazing things you've achieved in your career? 11:43

4d ago11:43

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Sometimes it doesn't seem to matter how much we've already achieved in the moment, all of our accomplishments are so easily forgotten. It's hardly surprising when we rush from one career accomplishment to another, barely taking time to register what we did and the results that all your hard work created. Before we know it, the time comes for the ne…

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Episode 52 - How to make a mid-year career review work for you 10:12

28d ago10:12

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On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm talking about why a mid year career is essential for taking charge of your development as we find ourselves in the second half of 2024. A mid year review doesn't only give managers a formal opportunity to check in with their team & their employees. Your mid-year review is also the time for you to talk …

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Episode 51 - Why hard work alone isn't always enough to get you noticed in your career 8:05

2M ago8:05

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On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm talking about why hard work alone isn't always enough to get you noticed in your career. Advancing in your career doesn't only depend on how well you perform. Career development tends to be presented as a rational process where you acquire the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to boost your …

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Episode 50 - How to manage work when you don’t have the authority 12:02

2M ago12:02

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In this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm talking about influencing the performance of people who don't report to you, otherwise known as managing sideways. Think for a moment about the last time you needed to pull in a favour at work. Who was it that came to your rescue? I'd put money on it being one of your peers. The relationships we form a…

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Episode 49 - How to work with a micromanager 15:50

2M ago15:50

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Micromanagement can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck and unable to do your work without constant interference and criticism. Many of us have had a tough boss in our careers, but how do you work with a boss who micromanages your every move? In this episode of Career Espresso, I'll be taking a look at the psychological effects of micromanagement,…

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Episode 48 - How to accept praise at work and own your achievements 12:15

2M ago12:15

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Accepting praise can make many of us feel really uncomfortable, often because even when we feel proud of what we've achieved, we don't want to appear egotistical. Rather than accepting the hard won praise with polite grace, we'll often sheepishly reject the compliment or even deny it entirely, changing the conversation as quickly as we possibly can…

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Episode 47 - 7 ways to build your network if you hate networking 9:21

3M ago9:21

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For many people, just hearing the word 'networking' is enough to make them run for the hills! The idea of approaching strangers, engaging in small talk and forging connections can be overwhelming and depleting, especially for those who would rather not bother. In this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'll be taking a look at why networking can be…

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Episode 46 - The big mistake we make when we talk about confidence 9:59

3M ago9:59

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In this episode of Career Espresso, Amanda discusses the misconceptions around confidence and how it affects women in their careers. She explores the four building blocks of confidence and provides actionable steps for women to take in order to build their self-confidence at work. Don't forget to take a look at this week's podsheet to support and e…

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Episode 45 - How to make career envy work in your favour 11:57

3M ago11:57

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On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'll explore the concept of career envy and how it can hold you back from making progress in your own career. If career envy has got you firmly stuck in a rut, the first thing to know is that you don't have to stay there. Owning the envy is the initial push and then knowing you don't have to be a prisoner,…

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Episode 44 - 6 Easy Ways to practice being your own career coach 14:46

3M ago14:46

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In this weeks episode of Career Espresso I'm sharing six tried and tested self-coaching techniques that I use with my clients that you can adapt to be your very own career coach. This was inspired by the main reasons that clients get in touch to work with as a career coach. More often than not they are feeling stuck, in need of motivation or they n…

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Episode 43 - Why you're feeling stuck in your career (and what to do about it) 12:04

3M ago12:04

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Feeling stuck at work is a very common experience and a main reason that clients reach out for help to a career coach, but it's important to figure out what to do next. Listen to this week's episode where I'll be covering seven ideas to help you get unstuck: 1) The activity removes doubt principle 2) Asking 'what' instead of 'why' 3) Avoiding excus…

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Episode 42 - Brilliant career advice from women who have "been there and learned this" 8:43

4M ago8:43

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Lately, I've been doing a bit more mentoring, and this has involved working with women who tend to be earlier on in their career journeys. As ever, I started a session recently by asking if my mentee had anything specific in mind for our meeting, which is what I'd always do to begin. To which the response was, "I'd like to hear more about your care…

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Episode 41 - 7 effective ways to beat procrastination and get more done 10:57

4M ago10:57

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In this weeks Career Espresso I'm talking about something we can all be guilty of at times, and that's procrastination. We love to procrastinate, putting off those big tasks until we've crossed something much less pressing, but somehow satisfying off our to-do list. We all procrastinate with 88% of us admitting to doing it for at least an hour a da…

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Episode 40 - Better ways to disagree with someone who’s more senior than you 9:46

4M ago9:46

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This week I'm talking about what to do when you disagree with your manager or someone more senior than you. Do you voice your opinion, or do you choose to keep quiet? Let's be honest, staying quiet or nodding your head in disagreement, even when you really disagree, definitely feels like the safer option. It doesn't require fighting your fears or g…

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Episode 39 - Why women should think twice before taking on office housework 12:22

4M ago12:22

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In this episode, I'll explore the impact of office housework on women's career progression and share how organising a seemingly innocent Christmas dinner nearly tipped me over the edge... Office housework refers to the non-promotable tasks and emotional labour that women often find themselves responsible for in the workplace. While these tasks are …

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Episode 38 - 4 science backed ways to be happier at work 9:38

5M ago9:38

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In this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'll explore the concept of finding happiness at work and share four science-backed ways to help you be happier in your job. As ever these are simple strategies that can be implemented without making major changes to your working day and can have a significant impact on your overall happiness and productiv…

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Episode 37 - Why we all need to talk more about what career setbacks feel like 9:53

5M ago9:53

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In this week’s episode I’ll be taking a look at how to handle career setbacks and the importance of normalising conversations about personal struggles as we navigate our career growth. I'll share my experience of when my career didn't go according to plan and how this gave me insight into the need to be honest about career struggles and not present…

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Episode 36 - Women are over mentored and under sponsored. How can you find a sponsor to help boost your career? 8:56

5M ago8:56

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In this week’s episode I’ll be taking a look at why it can be hard to admit that we can’t succeed in our careers on our own and how looking for a sponsor rather than another mentor could be the secret to success. I'll explore how sponsors and mentors have different roles in your career progression and why women can find themselves over mentored and…

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Episode 35 - How to handle mansplaining at work 10:54

5M ago10:54

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If you've ever been the recipient of the words, "Well, actually..." swiftly followed by some condescending advice telling you everything you already knew about a subject and some, then odds are you've already stumbled across a mansplainer. In this episode, I'll be looking at how you can spot mansplaining and I share some tips from my training and m…

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Episode 34 - Could ‘Good Enough Mondays’ be your answer to the Sunday Scaries? 10:03

6M ago10:03

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In this episode, I'll be taking a look at the concept of 'Good Enough Mondays' and how they can help reduce the pressure and stress associated with the start of a new working week and the Sunday Scaries that gatecrash your weekend I'll explore the different ways to adapt the concept so you can find a formula that works best for you. As ever, we'll …

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Episode 33 - Why do new managers find it so hard to give feedback? 13:01

6M ago13:01

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This week I'm talking about feedback at work and why new managers in particular find this the hardest part of their role. For first-time managers, giving feedback can feel like the hardest part of their job. Even if you set aside the fact that critiquing someone's performance can be an emotional and stress-inducing experience, things feel twice as …

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Episode 32 - The five pieces of bad career advice that women should ignore 14:36

6M ago14:36

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This week, I'm tackling head-on the five pieces of bad career advice that women should ignore. Women can find themselves inundated with career tips to help them succeed. Although most of this advice is probably really well intended, it doesn't necessarily make all of it helpful. In fact, many suggestions are more likely to perpetuate rather than re…

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Episode 31 - Why keeping your career goals small and simple for 2024 could lead to big results 12:53

6M ago12:53

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In the first episode of Season 3 of Career Espresso, I'll share four achievable and research-packed ideas designed to build habits that will help you grow your career in 2024 and beyond without the guilt of failed New years resolutions Takeaways Taking time for reflection to think about what you've learned and how you can improve Carving out time f…

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Bonus Episode - How to find and develop your zone of genius at work 5:34

8M ago5:34

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Welcome to a bonus episode of Career Espresso to support my 12 Days of Christmas, The Career Edit which is taking place from 4th to 19th December. Have you ever experienced a state of complete flow while working on a project, where time seemed to fly by, and you felt a deep sense of satisfaction and fulfillment? This state of flow is known as the Z…

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Episode 30 - 24 ways to make 2024 the best year yet for your career (Part Two) 9:24

8M ago9:24

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This week sees the second episode in a two-part series exploring 24 realistic and actionable ways to develop your career in 2024. If you're determined to make 2024 your best year yet, let's ditch the whole new year, new you thing and focus on developing from where you already are. In this episode, I share 12 more tips tips to get you thinking and r…

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Episode 29 - 24 ways to make 2024 the best year yet for your career (Part One) 8:38

8M ago8:38

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This week's episode is the first in a two-part series, exploring 24 realistic and actionable ways to develop your career in 2024. January can be a funny time of year. It's simultaneously the most depressing month of the year, according to statistics and what you read in the press, but it's the one month every year in which millions of us vow to sta…

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Episode 28 - Your 2023 in review - How to reflect and look forward to 2024 8:22

8M ago8:22

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In this episode, I'm taking a look at the benefit of doing an end-of-year reflection and why doing it now can help you get ahead in 2024. But why is it so useful to reflect on the last 12 months? Careers are a big and important part of our lives. In terms of the time spent at work, we're talking nearly 2000 hours in every year. When you think of it…

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Episode 27 - How to stop over apologising at work 11:23

9M ago11:23

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This week I'm taking a look at why women over-apologise and the impact that this can have on our careers and self-esteem. Despite what the song says, sorry really isn't the hardest word. In fact, it's something many women say far too often, particularly in situations that don't actually warrant an apology. Think back to the last time you apologised…

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Episode 26 - Why the word 'should' can hurt your career and 3 empowering alternatives 9:07

9M ago9:07

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In this episode, I'm exploring why using the word 'should' can take away your career autonomy and place unhealthy levels of fear and worry at your door. How many times do you find yourself saying that you should do something? I remember a mentoring session early on in my career when I was at a bit of a loss over a tricky project and it involved a f…

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Episode 25 - What exactly is career success and why do so few of us ever reach it? 9:20

9M ago9:20

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It's all too easy to get distracted by the success of others and forget what career success means to you personally. Historically, career success has been measured in terms of money, power, and job title. But career accomplishments like promotions, results from working on a project or qualifications don't always equal career success. So when was th…

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Episode 24 - Role Model, Mentor, Sponsor or Coach - What's the difference and who do I need to grow my career? 13:10

9M ago13:10

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With an average career spanning 47 years, it would be highly unusual if you didn't need help or feel stuck at some point. But who do you ask for help? And how do you go about finding the right person? This week I'm explaining the key differences between a role model, mentor, sponsor, and coach and how to decide who is the best person to help you ac…

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Episode 23 - The 5 things that go wrong with meetings and how to fix them 11:43

10M ago11:43

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This week I'm talking about meetings at work, and specifically how to make them more effective and productive. Apparently, 30% to 50% of the hours we spend in meetings aren't even productive, and a huge 73% of people admit to doing other work during meetings, hello inbox, and goodbye focus. So here's what you can expect from the episode: I share so…

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Episode 22 - It's okay not to be perfect at work and here are 5 reasons why 8:41

10M ago8:41

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This week I'm looking at why it's okay not to strive for perfection in your career and why in reality, done will beat perfect every single time. Here's what you can expect from the episode: I look at the difference between perfection and accomplishment The fine line between high standards and perfectionism Five reasons why it's okay not to be perfe…

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Episode 21 - Why 121 meetings can feel so terrible and what to do about it 14:38

10M ago14:38

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This week I'm shining a light on something you may find relatable - the pain of one-to-one meetings at work. If you're like me, you've probably experienced a wide range of one-to-one meetings in your career and most of them sit at the not-so-positive end of the scale! Here's what you can expect from the episode: The reason these types of meetings c…

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Episode 20 - How you can learn to handle conflict at work and keep thriving 11:08

10M ago11:08

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Have you ever experienced conflict at work? If so, you're not alone. Unresolved conflicts make for stressful workplaces and can potentially cost organisations tens of thousands of pounds every year. So how can we help to prevent these issues before they begin? In this week's episode, I'll share some simple strategies to help you reduce and resolve …

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Episode 19 - How long does it take to find a job (and 9 tips to help you land yours) 14:11

10M ago14:11

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Have you ever had the job-hunting blues? At times it can feel like a job search is a long, challenging process. And it can also feel quite personal into the bargain. In this week's episode, I'll look at how long on average it takes to find a job and what you can do to speed up your search. Here's what you can expect from the episode: I look at how …

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Episode 18 - How to make your CV stand out after taking a career break 12:07

11M ago12:07

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In this episode, I'm sharing some tips that will help you make your CV stand out after taking a career break. Career gaps can be riddled with judgment. Whilst this is perhaps unsurprising, given the long-standing view around taking time away from your work, it's worrying given that experiences outside of the workplace form such a huge part of our i…

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Episode 17 - How do you know when it's time to resign from your job? 10:59

11M ago10:59

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Everyone loves an attention-grabbing headline and workplace trends have not escaped this attention over the past few years. Quiet quitting, quiet hiring, rage quitting, quiet firing, lists of seemingly endless buzzwords that have emerged over the past year or so to describe either new workplace dynamics or highlight long-standing bad culture practi…

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Episode 16 - Why career decision making can feel so challenging and how to choose well 10:14

11M ago10:14

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Life's full of choices and never more so than when it comes to your career. Is it time to quit my job? Could I make a complete career change? Which job offer should I say yes to? What longer-term career options do I want to explore? In this week's episode, I take a look at: Why making decisions can feel overwhelming and difficult to make How there …

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Episode 15 - Why is self promotion at work so uncomfortable (and how to make it feel easier) 9:35

11M ago9:35

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Imagine you've been working on a big project for a while now and it's really close to your heart, but the time has come to share it more widely. How do you do this in a way that feels comfortable and authentic? And do you even need to promote yourself in the first place? In today's episode of Career Espresso, I'll be looking at why self-promotion c…

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Episode 14 - Signs that you are a people pleaser at work - and how to stop 11:08

12M ago11:08

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Are you someone who goes out of your way to be helpful at work? You always seem to say yes to that new project even though you are already up to capacity You find yourself agreeing with colleagues even though you hold a different and valid point of view In today's episode of Career Espresso, I'll be looking at how to spot the signs of people-pleasi…

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Bonus Episode - Career Summer School - Why hard work alone isn't enough to get you noticed in your career 4:30

12M ago4:30

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Advancing in your career doesn’t only depend on how well you perform. Career development tends to be presented as a rational process, where you acquire the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience to boost your chances of success. But have you considered that the missing part of the puzzle could be self-promotion? Whilst it’s not always an eas…

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Bonus Episode - Career Summer School - How developing your personal brand can boost your career 7:33

12M ago7:33

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When we think about brands, we usually think of companies, not people. By its very definition, a brand is something that separates one thing from another and is a mark of trust or quality. Good examples are Apple’s slick logo and marketing, or Nike’s ‘swoosh’ design and ‘Just Do It’ slogan. Branding may have begun with businesses but whether we lik…

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Bonus Episode - Career Summer School - Why Empathy at work matters and how to build more of it 6:49

12M ago6:49

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I’d like to start today’s Career Summer School podcast lesson with a question – “How important is empathy in your career and workplace?” Knowing how to be empathetic can help you improve communication with others and create improved working relationships. In a bonus Career Espresso podcast episode recorded for Career Summer School I look at empathy…

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Episode 13 - How to work on overcoming the beliefs that hold you back before they halt your career growth 12:10

12M ago12:10

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How often do you find yourself saying - I can't I shouldn't It's too late These are just some of the thoughts, ideas, and assumptions that can limit our progress and stop us from doing what we want in life and our careers In today's episode of Career Espresso, I'll be looking at - How our beliefs can hold us back The one thing that they all boil do…

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Bonus Episode - Career Summer School - Is networking worth the effort? How to start making it work for you. ‌ 4:54

12M ago4:54

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Have you ever been to a networking event and found that when you're speaking to people, they all seem to have the same thing in common? They all admit to hating networking! One thing I get asked a lot is how networking can be made to feel that bit less painful. In today's bonus episode I look at Redefining what networking means to you A few tips to…

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Bonus Episode - Career Summer School - 5 ways to get better at asking for help when you need it 5:30

12M ago5:30

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In my third bonus podcast episode to support my Career Summer School, I'll be looking at how you can get better at asking for help when you need it. In this 5 minute episode I cover - Why help can be seen as a four letter word Why it can feel difficult to ask for help 5 tips to get you started next time you need help at work or in your career Caree…

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Episode 12 - Why summer is a great time to ask “What comes next in my career?” 10:20

12M ago10:20

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How often do you stop and ask yourself "What comes next in my career?" Summer can be a great time to pause and reflect on how the year has been going so far and think about what the remainder of 2023 could bring for your development. In today's episode of Career Espresso, I'll be looking at - How you can use summer to focus on what you really want …

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