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The Branded Career Podcast is a weekly show dedicated to corporate professionals who want to build an authentic career. We dive deep into strategies on how you can build a career with influence without sacrificing pay. Many hit a plateau in their career wondering "what's next"? With the help of this podcast, listeners will learn strategies and tune into transparent conversations from professionals in different industries. Your host, Melissa Fleury, is an executive coach and commercial real e ...
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#24 - Why Doing More Won't Get Your Promoted
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Doing more won't get you promoted. Many of us feel that taking on that extra project, putting in those extra hours, or making ourselves available twenty-four hours a day will be rewarded with a promotion. The truth? You're simply devaluing what your time is worth to your employer. In this episode, Melissa addresses this modern work trend and what y…
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#22 - The Corporate Athlete with Bonnie Humpherys
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Bonnie Humpherys, aka The Curly Bee, is Chief of Staff at Crisis Text Line. Bonnie has a well-rounded knowledge of business management and leadership project management. She is passionate about tackling global issues and is dedicated to empowering people in her pursuit of natural wellness. Topics Include: Bonnie’s experience as a black woman execut…
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#21 - How to Succeed Financially with Angel Radcliffe
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Angel Radcliffe is an award-winning financial educator with ten plus years of experience in corporate finance and technology. She has been featured in Black Enterprise, SELF Magazine, Huffington Post, Experian, American Express, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and Hello Beautiful. Topics include: Working multiple jobs. Dealing with rumors. Getting laid off. Th…
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#20 - Your Perception of Leadership is Limiting Your Opportunities
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Are you feeling stuck in your career, unseen, and overlooked? Do you long for a leadership role, but doubt that you will attain it? In this episode, Melissa discusses why we experience resistance and fear when trying to step into leadership positions, and how you can start building your leadership skills today regardless of your current position. T…
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#19 - Time Management for Busy Professionals with Kelly Nolan
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Kelly Nolan is the creator of “The Bright Method”, a program to help working women manage their personal and professional lives with less stress by using realistic time management skills. Her work has been featured in Bloomberg business week, Forbes, Fast Company, and Parents. Topics Include: Kelly’s story–how she used to work in a law firm and was…
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#18 - Client Spotlight: How This Client Successfully Pivoted From Finance to IT
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Tracey Whyte is an experienced healthcare administration professional with extensive experience in management and patient service operations. On today's podcast, Tracey joins Melissa to share how participating in The Career Catalyst empowered her to land a new job with a significant salary increase, and how her life has changed as a result. Topics …
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In this special episode, Melissa celebrates her birthday with listeners by sharing her top takeaways from this year. Topics Include: Celebrating your wins. Finding happiness in your daily habits and routines. Honoring your relationships. Thinking bigger in terms of impact. The relationship between your network and your opportunities. What you need …
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#16 - Managing Grief & Your Career with Brianna Hines
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Brianna Hines is the CEO of Goals, Grind, and Grace LLC. She is an advanced grief recovery specialist and Christian leadership life coach who helps grievers recover from loss by producing actionable steps to heal their pain. Brianna's work empowers individuals to reconnect with the joy of living while letting go of the fear of being hurt. Topics In…
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#15 - Can You Afford NOT to Invest In Yourself?
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What will it take to get you to the next level in your career? In today’s episode, Melissa discusses why investing in your personal and career development is imperative to achieving your career goals and dream lifestyle. Topics Include: Why investing in personal growth is a superpower. How to improve your time management skills, allowing yourself t…
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#14 - Style & Executive Presence with Naana Badu
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Naana Badu and Melissa Fleury discuss how investing in your style and appearance can give you the executive presence you need to stand out and get noticed. Naana Badu is a style coach for women of color who helps people magnify their magic by transforming their style. Topics Include: The relationship between style, confidence, and energy. The freed…
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#13 - The Invisible Skill That's Killing Your Career
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What if you don't need another degree or certification? What if you just need to focus on developing this one skill? In today's episode, Melissa shares with listeners the one skill that is killing your career, and what to do about it. Topics Include: Why your lack of confidence is killing your career. Where confidence comes from and how to cultivat…
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#12 - The Reason You Struggle to Negotiate Your Salary
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Melissa connects with listeners on a subject many of us struggle with–negotiating our salaries. She discusses why we often ask for less than we are worth as employees and business owners, and how we can work through our fears by having faith in God. Topics Include: The strength of black women to do hard things. Accepting that we will make mistakes,…
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#11 - Why You Don't Have to Ditch Authenticity at Work | Marisella Bodrero
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Melissa is joined by Marisella Bodrero to discuss why authenticity wins in the workplace, and how we can show up as our authentic selves at work. Marisella has spent the last decade as a corporate recruiter for big brands like American Express, ON Semiconductor, and Mass Mutual. She also worked for one of the biggest UK talent solution companies wh…
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#10 - Client Spotlight: How this Professional Moved Cross Country for a Dream Role
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In today's episode, Melissa is joined by Tanicka Daley to discuss taking risks and making big changes in your career and in your life. Tanicka is a clinical systems analyst at Emerging Health Information Technology. Topics Include: Climbing the career ladder as a black women Transitioning into leadership positions Moving from NY to the Bay Area Cru…
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#09 - Lateral Moves Are Not a Sign of Progress
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Melissa breaks down for listeners why making a lateral move in your career is often the wrong move to make, and what you can do instead to make big moves and progress in your career. Topics Include: What is a lateral career move? Why a 15k pay increase probably isn't enough Getting clear on what you want your days to look like at work Breaking out …
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#08 - Knowing Your Value With Ann Nguyen Taylor
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Melissa is joined by Ann Nguyen Taylor to discuss climbing the career ladder and making an impact in corporate America. Ann is a successful professional in Corporate America with an expertise and gift of strategy, problem-solving, and execution. Topics include: Authenticity and professionalism Continuing to stay true to yourself amid promotions Qui…
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#07 - The 3 Things You Need to be Perceived as a Leader
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In this episode of The Branded Career, Melissa breaks down 3 key attributes we need to develop in order to be perceived by others as a leader. Topics Include: How to improve your decision-making Being assertive in the workplace Taking the lead on tasks and projects Sharpening your communication skills Written and verbal communication The art of wel…
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#06 - At What Point Do you Decided to be Worthy of Your Dream Career?
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What do you actually need to apply for that position? In this episode, Melissa discusses what we can do to assess our true value in the workplace and how to establish ourselves as an indispensable asset. Topics Include: Using the experience you already have to earn what you should already be earning Realizing your true worth in the workplace Commit…
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#05 - #HeyMel Why Do Companies Keep Low Balling Me on Salary?
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Could you be earning more money without acquiring additional degrees or certifications? What if your employer actually paid you what your work is worth? In this episode of The Branded Career Podcast, Melissa investigates these questions and more. Topics Include: Why salary negotiation needs to be at the forefront of your interviews Quantifying how …
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#04 - Client Spotlight: How This Client Built A Brand At Work Around Her Passion
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Melissa is joined by Alisa Cox-West to discuss getting unstuck in your career, finding meaningful work that serves others, negotiating salaries, and much more. Topics Include: Career transitions Working in your career versus on your career Defining and time-bounding your goals Negotiating salaries and promotions Diversity, equity. and inclusion Giv…
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Melissa discusses the trap of settling for less, what you can do to go all-in on your life and your career, faith in God, signs that you may be lukewarm in your career, and much more. Topics Include: Exploring if entrepreneurship is right for you How money can empower you to be your best self Acquiring extra degrees and training–is it worth it? Wha…
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#02 - Client Spotlight: How This Client Negotiated a $20K Raise
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Melissa is joined by Sheandar Peterkin to discuss quantifying your value in the workplace, negotiating a higher salary, seeking management positions, and much more. Topics Include: Moving into a management position The power of coaching and investing in yourself The Leadership Incubator The connection between confidence and career capital Knowing y…
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#01 - How To Build A Strong Personal Brand
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Melissa breaks down for listeners the key components you'll need to know to build a personal brand, the importance of your word, and much more. Topics Include: The defining characteristics of a personal brand Building your credibility and reputation Being known for helping people Why consistency is the foundation of your personal brand The importan…
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Welcome to the Branded Career Podcast! In this introductory episode, host Melissa Fleury shares her intentions for the podcast, and what listeners can expect in forthcoming episodes. Want to connect? Get in touch! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissafleuryinc/ Website: thebrandedcareer.comBy Melissa Fleury
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