Explore every episode of the podcast Career Strategies for Women that Work
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| Shifting & Signing Off - Let's Seek Together! | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:09:22 | |
I'm thrilled to share with you a new chapter in my journey. After years of chasing external achievements, I've realized that real growth comes from within. Despite my accomplishments in the tech industry, authoring books, and researching women in the workplace, I found myself yearning for something more profound, more meaningful. I hit a personal wall, and it led me to a path of self-discovery and seeking. This journey has been so transformative that I've penned down my experiences and key findings in a new book. One of the most significant revelations was the "I should" mindset. It's a trap that many of us fall into, but the real magic happens when we align our time and actions with our true goals. And now, I'm excited to announce my new podcast and community, "Together We Seek." It's a space where we can continue this journey of self-discovery together, learning from each other's experiences and growing as a collective. I'm incredibly grateful for your support and would love to personally chat with anyone interested in discussing this further. So, come join me, let's seek together. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| PTO Guilt: The Struggle is Real, But So is the Need for a Break! | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:10:22 | |
Are you feeling guilty about taking time off from work? In this episode of 'Career Strategies for Women that Work,' JJ DiGeronimo dives into the challenges women face when it comes to taking Personal Time Off (PTO) and shares valuable strategies for creating boundaries and making the most of your time off. JJ understands the guilt that many women experience, even when they have earned their vacation days. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and creating space for yourself to disconnect and recharge. Drawing from her own personal experience, JJ shares how she had to ask for permission and ended up working during her vacation. But she reminds us that we are worth taking time for ourselves and deserve to enjoy our vacation guilt-free. And if you are looking for some adventure with other women, JJ shares the idea of an exciting bike tour with women in her network, where traveling together can create space for themselves to take time off. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Don’t Downplay Your Leadership or Brilliance with Alicia Jabbar | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:17:18 | |
How do you define Brilliance? What are a few ways women downplay their Brilliance? What advice do you have for women as they aspire for their next level of impact? Alicia Jabbar, CPCC, PCC has designed and delivered more than 100 experiences that inspire liberated leadership for women working in male-dominated industries. She is an executive leadership coach who partners with individuals who sit on the outside of what is known, valued, or understood in the places they live and work. Through their work together, Alicia helps her clients uncover how to increase their leadership capacity without sacrificing who they are. Alicia also facilitates the Interpersonal Dynamics course ("Touchy Feely") offered at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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| Glimpses of Your Life's Work | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:15:27 | |
Happy Holidays. Today is a really special episode because it reflects back on 30 years ago when I gained some insight into my life's work. Little did I know it then, but much of what happened in just a few minutes is some of the work that I do today. So hopefully this story from chapter 20 and Chapter 21 of Seeking will give you a glimpse of your life's work. Have a wonderful holiday season and I'll see you in 2023. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| When In Doubt, Delete It Chellie Phillips | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:22:28 | |
Here with us at Career Strategies for Women at Work, and today I have an awesome author, a speaker for women in business, and just a downright strategist for making things happen. Chellie, Phillips is with us today and I am so excited to dive into When In Doubt, Delete it. When In Doubt, Delete It! If you’re ready to start a new chapter, Author Chellie Phillips created 36 Life Edits using her 20 plus years of experience in team building, mentoring and corporate public relations to show you how to take control of your choices and beliefs, so you’ll be ready to walk through the door of opportunity when it opens for you.
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| How You Think is How You Lead with Ramona Shaw | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:20:22 | |
In this episode of the Career Strategies for Women podcast, leadership expert and best selling author, Ramona Shaw, talks about how our thoughts influence our behaviors and why therefore you have to grow, expand, and update your thought patterns to become a more effective leader to others. JJ and Ramona also discuss common leadership challenges and why the root causes to these challenges lie in the leaders’ mind and have a lot less to do with skills and habits than you might think. Plus, Ramona shares how leaders can change the way they think to become more confident & competent leaders people love to work for. Ramona Shaw is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach, podcast host, and best-selling author of “The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role.” She is passionate about helping new and mid-level managers become leaders people love to work for by strengthening their leadership and communication skills, raising their confidence and resilience, and increasing their focus and emotional intelligence. After graduating with a Masters Degree in Finance, Ramona entered the field of private equity and ultimately led strategic projects and international teams as a VP of Client Services at a renowned global private equity firm. She now specializes in delivering coaching and training programs for leaders at fast-growing startups and companies such as Twitch, UBS, Google, Dropbox, Lionsgate, Asana, Stitch-Fix, Sequoia Capital, and dozens of others. Ramona regularly shares insights to her over 8,000 LinkedIn followers, nearly 2,000 Instagram followers, and via her podcast, The Manager Track, with new episodes published every week since April of 2020. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Creating Your Own Yes with JJ DiGeronimo | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:11:56 | |
It is good to have perspective so when things do not unfold as planned you have some reserve energy! Can you think of the last time you were told no or can you think of a project or initiative where every door was closed? It’s not easy, as many of us are told NO, so often, whether it's at home in our communities, or even at work. No, seems to be such a popular thing, and it comes in so many ways, and oftentimes it can really deplete us and kick off our stories that say, I'm not ready. Who am I? What was I thinking? These self-reflecting questions can really slow us down or even cause us to create a detour or a workaround. To download 3 chapters, visit jjdigeronimo.com Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Overcoming 3 Common Blind Spots of Women in the Workplace with Brenda Wensil | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:22:04 | |
Professional women are subject to blind spots—obstacles that can minimize career potential, impact, or advancement. On Career Strategies for Women that Work, master executive coaches Brenda Wensil, MA, and Kathryn Heath, PhD, who recently published I Wish I'd Known This: 6 Career-Accelerating Secrets for Women Leaders with Berrett Kohler Publishers, will discuss the three common blindspots for women in their careers, including Preparation and Practice, Reputationality and Installing a GPS for Your Career.
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| How Women at Work can Leverage the Double-Bind with Lorraine Hamilton | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:18:58 | |
In this episode of the Career Strategies for Women podcast, feminine leadership expert, Lorraine Hamilton, discuss the double-bind for women in the workplace. Lorraine is a former engineer, voracious tea drinker and wannabe race car driver. She is also the founder of the Feminine Success AcceleratorTM and has spent the past 16 years coaching ambitious high-achieving women, writing books and mentoring hundreds of other coaches to greater freedom and success. This led to her being hand-picked by the Emmy award winning media entrepreneur Natalie MacNeil to become Program Director at the She believes that feminine leadership is what the world needs right now, and having previously led a team of engineers to create an award-winning culture, she knows a thing or two about it. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Women & Leadership Is What Called Me to Write Book #3: Seeking | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:11:45 | |
When nudged by the Universe to write this book, my initial response was I’m not ready. That was followed with I still have more to learn. Yet after each women’s event where I was invited to present, I would share some of these insights and exercises, and the noticeable interest was reassuring, validating that women were ready to talk more about their self-doubts and fears. They were ready to be more vulnerable and more vocal about what they needed and what they desired. I saw this engagement as permission to share my journey, even if it expanded beyond career books, skill assessments, and emotional intelligence tests. The conversations and experiences in these pages go beyond the professional and corporate strategies I have previously shared with my readers and communities. So, if you are familiar with my work, you may initially be surprised, yet I have found that I needed to go beyond the traditional methods of leadership for women to understand my internal barriers and gain new levels of insight. Action-Based Strategies to Pave Your Professional Path Many professional women aspire to advance their careers. Yet many encounter a sea of obstacles because they don’t have “the playbook” to navigate corporate cultures and organizational landscapes. In this book, JJ shares real-life examples of women leaders and the stumbles and successes their journey has encountered on their way to their perfect position. Keynote & Webinar Topics:
The Working Woman’s GPS When the Plan to Have It All Leads You Astray Are you plodding along stuck in the same old patterns? Has your energy up and left? Are you overworked and overcommitted? Do you let fear keep you from taking the very risk that could energize your life? JJ DiGeronimo realized that during her pursuit to achieve society’s plan for women she was led astray from her best self. She then initiated a life evaluation that effectively enabled her to recalculate her course. In this must-read book, JJ shares her story and the stories of many women who have worked through their plan to have it ALL! Keynote & Webinar Topics:
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| Are You Searching for More? JJ shares the Intro Chapter from her Next Book | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:08:51 | |
If you are tired of chasing standards that are imposed on you by others; if you are drowning in to-do lists that deplete your energy and maybe even your impact; or if you are swimming in negative thoughts and self-talk or seeking more meaning …You are not alone! I, too, felt an internal tug for something more. The pages in my new book include key findings, strategies, and insights to dig deep, release the guilt, and move toward my life's work. By doing this inside job, I found far more joy, alignment, and fulfillment. Interested in a few more chapters - DM me or contact me through www.JJDiGeronimo.com! Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Micro-Dosing Bravery to Expand Your Resilience with Dr. Kristen Lee | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:29:55 | |
There have been so many moments in my career where I could have used a bit of courage, or a “microdose” of bravery. And to be honest, I wish I would have known this week’s guest in those moments. I’m chatting with Dr. Kristen Lee, head of the Behavior Science Program at Northeastern University and author of Worth the Risk. In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, Dr. Lee is sharing how to create small acts of bravery and connection to regain self-confidence and the resilience we need to live full and meaningful lives. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Wrangling Your Thoughts: A Quick Exercise for Lasso Your Energy | 24 May 2023 | 00:09:59 | |
"Lassoing" Your Energy: A Quick Exercise for a More Productive Life Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant chatter in your head? Do you find yourself constantly reflecting on the past or worrying about the future? If so, you are not alone. In the latest episode of "Career Strategies for Women That Work," we will explore an exercise called "lassoing" to help manage your energy and shift your focus. This exercise helps to physically move the energy from your head to other parts of your body, providing a new perspective and giving your mind a break from constantly processing information. There is even an option to deposit this energy into the ground, where it can be fertilized by mother nature and create space for new growth. It can be challenging to find time to slow down when we have so many responsibilities and people depending on us. However, prioritizing our energy is often needed to shift. This exercise can be done anywhere, anytime, and can help you feel more productive and focused. "Seeking," includes a chapter on managing energy and can be found on Amazon or in local bookstores. As managing one's energy and achieving success in all aspects of life. Purpose of Lassoing Your Energy [00:06:20] The speaker explains the purpose of lassoing one's energy, which is to move energy around the body to get a new perspective, think of things differently, and give the head a break. Spreading White Light [00:07:04] The speaker talks about spreading white light and love from the heart to the rest of the body as a way to give mental break and intercept negative self-talk. Shifting Energy [00:07:57] The host talks about how shifting energy in the body can give a new perspective and help determine what is worth thinking about. Depositing Energy [00:08:53] The host shares a technique for depositing energy that is no longer serving into the ground, allowing space for new energy and perspective. Season Four Introduction [00:08:53] The host introduces season four of the podcast and teases upcoming episodes about raising energy and aligning with life's work. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Self Worth & Negotiation at Work with Martha Aviles | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:19:15 | |
As I was preparing this episode and talking to this week’s guest, two words that kept coming up for me were self-doubt and self-worth. In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Martha Aviles, she’s a woman in tech and has had a tremendous career journey, and together, we’re going to talk about how to catapult yourself into a direction you desire, even when you may be dealing with self-doubt. And Martha has some experience here. She’s propelled herself to a place where she not only values the work that she delivers but where she also values herself and her self-worth. And she has so much to share!
Full Shownotes: www.jjdigeronimo.com/34 I so appreciate Martha’s authenticity and her stories because I feel like we learn through other people's journeys. Martha’s parting words for us in this episode are, “Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.” The daughter of immigrants from Nicaragua, Martha came to Miami when she was 10 years old with her parents and learned to speak English. Her Dad, who saw the value of her studying math and science, encouraged Martha to study both subjects – and as a result, she obtained her MBA. Because of her Dad’s encouragement to know no boundaries, she now has 20+ years of B2B marketing experience in SaaS, semiconductor, networking, and network security at start-ups, private, and public companies. As an executive, she has successfully led through 20+ mergers and acquisitions, including managing several integration and acquisition exits. Prior to joining her present position at Talroo, Martha held senior leadership roles in marketing at RigUp (now Workrise) and Enverus - both companies have reached unicorn status. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Powerful Words - 5 Shifts to Harness Your Power | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:11:57 | |
Words matter. It’s not only about how you talk to yourself, but what you say and how you engage with others. Words can shift our perspective. They can empower us or prohibit us. And in this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, we’re going to discuss five powerful word shifts that will make a difference in your life. These have not only given me new opportunities, but they’ve also given me insight into how I talk to myself, what I align to, and where I want to take my energy next. I know they’ll hold the same power for you. I don't know about you, but it seems like things are really starting to pick up pace. There's more phone calls, there's more events. Just a few weeks ago, I drove down to the Eastern Kentucky Women's Leadership Conference. And it just happened to be the day after I held my first in-person retreat for professional women, looking to align more with their flow in Vermilion, Ohio. It was on an estate on Lake Erie, and it was just fantastic. So, believe it or not, I was actually looking forward to the five hour drive down to Kentucky. It's funny because, as I go from event to event, I'm always nervous and I never know who I'm there to meet or who may cross my path. But one of the most exciting pieces of all my travels and especially my work with women's groups is how similar we are in our desire to have more influence and impact. Many of us are just looking for ways to do more of what we love, align to the things that matter to us, and spend time with loved ones. There are five powerful words that I have shifted to over the last couple years that have helped me get closer to those things I desire. 5 powerful word shifts Shifting the words you use isn’t always easy, it takes attention and time. But I’m rooting you on! Connect with me on Instagram – @JJDigeronimo, and share some of the perspective shifts you’re making now. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| 7 Lessons From A Recovering Overachiever with Karen Mangia | 12 May 2022 | 00:27:43 | |
We think we have to do more, have more, be more, and that will sum up to success. And as women, we feel like we have to try to make it look easy, and be pleasing and agreeable on top of that. It can get very overwhelming very quickly and lead to serious burnout. Well, in this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Karen Mangia, tech veteran, TEDx speaker, and author, about what it’s like being a perpetual overachiever and how to “recover” from it. Listen in for the 7 lessons from a recovering overachiever.
Trust me, Karen’s story is truly incredible and it’ll leave you feeling totally inspired! 7 Lessons From A Recovering Overachiever Stepping away from overachieving and constantly pushing toward “success” can be scary, but I’m rooting for you! Connect with me on Instagram – @JJDigeronimo, and share some of the ways you’re redefining success in your life. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Using Fear As A Force with Dawna Jones | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:22:53 | |
Fear drives a lot of what we do as humans. We often make decisions based on fear, and those don’t always land us in the best of spots. So, how do you use fear as something to propel you to a place of impact and influence? In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, I’m chatting with my friend Dawna Jones. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| How to Say "No" At Work | 07 Apr 2022 | 00:14:56 | |
I know, I know it's not easy to say no, but if you have aspirations—it's critical that you do! You’ve got to align yourself to the right activities. If you want to have more influence and impact, you have to find time in your schedule to make that happen. And that involves saying no, which isn’t always easy. As women, we tend to be overcommitted; we’re working on activities at home, in our community, with friends and family, and then we have full-time jobs that leak or spread into our weekends and evenings. I want to admit that this is not easy for me either. But I think about the alignment. Does the ask align with where I am or where I want to go? Does it give me good energy? Is this something I look forward to? Is this aligned with my sweet spot? Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Feeling Guilty? Tools to Manage the Guilt | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:13:10 | |
There is hardly a week that goes by where a woman does not ask me about guilt. How do I stop feeling guilty? Why do I feel so guilty? When is this guilt going to step aside so I can move forward? Guilt is an overwhelming energy that holds so many women back. It’s an emotion that many of us carry that many of us cannot figure out how to get around. And so, for this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women that Work, we are digging into how to deal with the guilt we feel as women. (Because I struggle with it too!) Let’s jump in.
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| Human Design Can Help You Avoid Career Burnout with Shannon McAlister | 10 Mar 2022 | 00:22:27 | |
Human Design is a Career Tool too! Community: https://www.togetherweseek.online Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Lateral Moves - 6 Career Benefits | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:10:59 | |
Lateral Moves - Are they Worth It? AND When do they make sense? “Climbing the corporate ladder” kind of makes it sound like there’s only one way to get to the top. But many of us end up exploring a variety of paths in our careers. And today, on Career Strategies for Women that Work, we explore the benefits of lateral moves. Lateral Moves are essentially career changes that don’t typically involve a significant change in salary, title, or level. They may not seem very beneficial at first, but a lateral move doesn't mean you aren't gaining new experiences or learning new skills. 6 reasons to consider lateral moves 3:25 – #1: 3:40 – #2: More executive visibility 3:58 – #3: 4:10 – #4: 4:25 – #5: 4:40 – #6: Opportunity to work with different people or for different people. So if you find yourself in a position where you know it’s time to cultivate the right energy, align to new activities, get access to new projects, or stretch your skill sets, now is a great time to explore your options! Shownotes: https://jjdigeronimo.com/27 Let’s jump in. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Are You Aligned to the Right Projects? | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:20:11 | |
Are you aligned to the right work? Have you ever thought about how you align your time and the projects you’re taking on? The work and projects you say yes to now can affect the impact you have in the future. In this episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, I dive into a Project Chart to help you better understand your areas of focus as you prepare for where you want to have an impact next. You’re going to learn:
Analyzing your projects can be a critical tool to help you identify if you’re in the right place and doing the right work. And I love me a great Excel chart—hopefully, this chart is as valuable and exciting to you as they are to me! Download the Project Alignment Chart now: www.jjdigeronimo.com/26 Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Let Your Next Level of Impact Begin | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:13:14 | |
A new year usually means new goals, but for me, I’d rather reflect on where I've been and align myself for where I want to have an impact next. Instead of focusing on the checklist of things I need to do, I focus on the details necessary to leap over the mind blocks, sidestep the challenges, and accelerate momentum. In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, I’m going to help you discover your next area of impact and take the steps to get there this year.
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| ERGs - Enhance the Impact of Women at Work with Laura Weldy | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:23:19 | |
ERGs - Enhance the Impact of Women at Work with Laura Weldy These days, she uses her Personal Power Code personality assessment to help ambitious career women around the world put a vocabulary to their own worth in the workplace. She pairs this with her expertise as a masterful certified coach & NLP practitioner to create customized roadmaps for her clients to go from overlooked and overworked in the ‘Pre-Suite’ to celebrated and confident in the C-Suite as intuitive and authentic leaders at all levels. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Is Your Perception Impacting Your Outlook? | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:10:56 | |
We're rounding out the year, can you believe it? With this, it's a great time to talk about perception, reality, gratitude, and love. How are you feeling? Where are you looking forward to aligning your energy within the months ahead? In this week’s episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, I am sharing 4 strategies for evaluating where you are heading in the New Year. The biggest gift you can give yourself is taking a look at your thoughts, understanding your fears, and really evaluating not only your perception of where you are but the reality that it's creating. Remember, you have the power to shift at any time!
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| What should you STOP Doing to START Thriving? | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:17:14 | |
Often, we pack so many things into our schedules and don't give ourselves space to grow and align with our next level of impact and influence. In the last few months, I've had to say goodbye to some great boards, teams, and commitments—I had to stop doing some things to create space for new work, adventures, and energy. Stepping away from commitments gracefully and energetically creates space to thrive in other areas of your life and your career. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Career Questions to Ask with Remote Roles & Hybrid Jobs | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:17:55 | |
There are specific questions you should be asking if you have career goals. The pandemic changed a lot of things—including the ways we work. There are a plethora of articles, podcasts, and information on hybrid vs. remote vs. in-person work models, and as we’re closing out this year and moving into a new one, I thought it’d be the perfect time to dive into these options. In this week’s episode, I’m going to share some of the very specific career questions you should be asking yourself before you decide where and how you’re going to be working. 8:20 – #1: How do leaders maintain a level playing field for employees?
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| What Stories are Holding You Back? | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:14:33 | |
What stories are you telling yourself that are holding you back? What stories are you holding on to? What stories do you need to let go of? In this week’s episode of Career Episodes for Women That Work, I share some strategies to analyze the stories you’re telling yourself. As the stories in your mind directly impact the joy in your life. Take time to dive into your stories to enhance your professional and personal journey. Take a listen: Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Are you Ready to Add Board of Director to your Resume? | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:14:12 | |
Have you thought about being on a board of directors? Or want to expand your impact and join another board? Being on a board is an excellent way to enhance your leadership skills, share your knowledge, and advance something that's important to you. And you shouldn’t wait until you retire or have more experience to do so! In this week’s episode of Career Episodes for Women That Work, I'm going to discuss some of the ways that you can position yourself for a board seat and why you should do it now.
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| Feeling Depleted? Tap into Your Fuel Stations | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:16:27 | |
Be sure you connect with me on Linkedin or Instagram – @JJDigeronimo – I'd love to cheer you on and help you further tap into your fuel stations!
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| Who Is Influencing Your Career & Life? | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:19:37 | |
Who do you turn to for advice when you think about your life decisions, goals, and passions? Who is in your circle of influence? What energy are they sharing with you? The people in your inner circle can significantly influence your goals and next steps. They can even determine how you feel about your life decisions impacting your career and beyond. In this week's episode of Career Strategies for Women That Work, we're diving into who is supporting and influencing you, your goals, and your decisions. Plus, we will gain some insight into how you're reciprocating energy back into your professional and personal sphere of influence. Free worksheet and show notes: https://jjdigeronimo.com/18 I am looking forward to hearing how this resonates for you! Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Perfectionism is a Trap | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:19:39 | |
Is being a perfectionist a compliment? I used to think being coined as a perfectionist was a compliment. Now, I see that perfectionism is more about protecting myself and doing what I could to avoid criticism or negative comments. In this week's Career Strategies for Women That Work episode, I explore why people lean towards perfectionism and how it is holding us back from leaping into our full potential. We will identify the signs that might be holding you back and review some steps to leap into more self-fulfillment and freedom. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Are You Working On Your Career? Or Only In Your Career? | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:16:17 | |
There is a difference between working on your career and working in your career. So many women who I talk to are busy working on their to-do lists, working through their calendars… and, oftentimes it takes real discipline to step back and say, Where am I driving myself? Where am I taking my career? And where am I, in regards to my goals? These questions should guide you in working on your career and working in your career. This dual path is so if you want to have a greater impact in your career. And in this week's Career Strategies for Women That Work episode, I’m sharing why you need to be working in this dual path and how to make it happen. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| 5 Wins From Every No | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:20:15 | |
Collecting your noes has been an instrumental aspect of my work and my alignment in business today. I find that so many of us are so eager to always get a “yes” that we sometimes back out of anything that may not get us that answer. We fear getting the “no” – “No, we’re not interested,” “No, you’re not qualified,” “No, it won’t work right now.” You know then noes I’m talking about! They zing you where it hurts and bring up those awful feelings of fear, abandonment, low self-worth, and self-doubt. And they’re enough to stop you from taking a chance. But today, I'm going to give you five reasons you should ask anyway. In fact, I’m going to turn things on their head and encourage you to collect your noes. Why, you ask? They give you great perspective and they give you a way to ensure that what you're asking for you really, really want. So, here are five reasons to rack up those noes as you run towards what matters most to you at work and in life. Join me now. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Thriving Through Career Transitions with Meredith Persily | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:21:04 | |
Thriving Through Career Transitions with Meredith Persily Join us as we talk about how to get off on the right foot during a career transition! Did you know 50% of executives fail in the first 6 months when joining a company? There are key tools you should be aware of if you want to thrive in a new position inside your existing company or as part of a new company. In this episode, Meredith and I discuss:
Meredith Persily is CEO and founder of executive-coaching firm Aspire@Work, a consultant and facilitator. She specializes in the leadership challenges of complex, global organizations in government, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Leaders call on Meredith to challenge their management teams, facilitate the development of their vision and strategic goals, and instigate transformation. With an MBA and professional coach certification, Meredith brings her deep business background, understanding of neuroscience, and a variety of leadership assessments to her clients. Her book: Six Paths to Leadership: Lessons from Successful Executives, Politicians, Entrepreneurs, and More Whether just starting a career or an experienced professional, today’s leaders lack the skills needed for their particular journey. Drawn from interviews with more than 60 successful leaders (executives, politicians, entrepreneurs, and others), this book offers new critical insights and strategies for managing across six distinct paths to leadership positions. Six Paths to Leadership: Lessons from Successful Executives, Politicians, Entrepreneurs, and More offers new, research-based critical insights and strategies for managing effectively across six distinct paths: (1) promoted; (2) hired; (3) elected; (4) appointed; (5) founded, and (6) family legacy. Each chapter provides information based on interviews with more than 65 leaders from a variety of career paths and backgrounds, including executives, politicians, high-level government appointees, founders, and family business leaders. Individuals such as current and emerging leaders, HR professionals, researchers, politicians, career coaches, students (along with their support staff members) will benefit from the wide array of strategies and experiences detailed in this rich resource. The stories and themes herein are designed to help leaders—whether newly-minted or seasoned professionals—weigh factors that influence effectiveness, along with strategies, tools, and templates to help them adroitly navigate one or more of the six distinct leadership paths. Featured on NPR, in Entrepreneur, SHRM, Roll Call, Politico
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| Asking for a Raise: 10 Proven Steps to Prepare | 16 Jun 2021 | 00:26:33 | |
Is it time to renegotiate your salary or ask for a raise? It can be intimidating – so be sure you are prepared. There are some very specific steps you can take to position yourself for these critical conversations. Here’s something to keep in mind before you jump into the episode: So, let’s try and get that wage gap a little smaller, shall we? As you plan for these conversations, I encourage you to think about your approach. Because, if you're going to ask for a raise or extra compensation, you need to have a plan. In this episode, I will share 10 specific steps that will help you feel prepared and confident for having these critical conversations. Download Handout for this Episode at https://jjdigeronimo.com/14 Step-by-Step ▪ 4:15 → Step 1 ▪ 5:05 → Step 2 ▪ 6:05 → Step 3 ▪ 7:35 → Step 4 ▪ 14:08 → Step 5 ▪ 15:04 → Step 6 ▪ 16:20 → Step 7 ▪ 17:39 → Step 8 ▪ 20:25 → Step 9 ▪ 23:07 → Step 10 Quotes from the episode: “If you are going to ask for a raise, you need to have a plan.” “You CAN ask for other things outside of money.” “Understand how much runway you need and who you need to ask.” Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Are Your Talents Still Buried? | 02 Jun 2021 | 00:17:26 | |
Are any of your gifts, [aka talents], still buried? Buried beneath our inner voice, our schedule, how we treat ourselves, what we say yes to, and what we think is possible. So many of us lose ourselves in our schedule, to-do list, and even our goals, leaving us wondering why our days feel empty or unfilling. Your buried gifts could be a differentiator, change agent, or catalysts for some miraculous energy, impact, and influence. As you listen to this episode think about what gifts you may have and where you may be able to tap into them more throughout your day, week, or month. Remember, we do not shine when our gifts are buried! When we use our gifts, the world becomes more enlightened! Now is the time to make your talents a priority! Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Untapped Career Insights - Human Design, Enneagram & Birth Charts | 19 May 2021 | 00:16:31 | |
3 overlooked career tools that have been incredibly insightful : Human Design, Enneagrams, and Birth Charts. These energy-based tools have given me additional awareness into who I am, what I have to offer, how I show up in the world, and how to reach my next level of impact. If you have untapped talents in the workplace or life, these tools could help you create new levels of awareness and even pathways to elevate your frequency, energy exchanges, and impact. Be sure to check out the show notes, as I have included links to some of my favorite teachers: jjdigeronimo.com/12 Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Unlocking Inspiration at Work - 5 Energizing Tips | 05 May 2021 | 00:19:16 | |
As busy women with goals and deadlines, unlocking your inspiration is not always easy – especially when you add in demanding schedules and responsibilities. Sure we can grab a coffee or meet up with friends, which can bring us slivers of joy, but how do you shift to a higher level of energy or inspiration? In this week's Career Strategies for Women That Work episode, I'm sharing five techniques to help you find inspiration and joy. With years of exploring, I share some of the shifts I have made over the last few years to energetically inspire myself into a higher energy band (aka frequency). Even with a busy schedule, It is possible to find more fulfillment and joy each day. Visit https://jjdigeronimo.com/11 for for links, resources, and highlights! Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Bridging Your Professional Gaps | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:17:03 | |
How relevant are you where you want to have more impact next? This may seem like a silly question at some level; I’m sure you’re thinking, “Well, I’ve been doing this for five, 10, 15 years, I’d say I’m relevant and have few gaps” But what about your next? What professional gaps exist? During crossroads in my career, the question of relevance has often appeared when others may not have known of my experience, knowledge, expertise, or even training. I specifically remember a time in my career when I thought many saw me as a key contributor, an obvious choice for the next promotion, but when I let others around me know I was ready for that next opportunity, I was politely asked to stay focused on my current role instead. I was taken aback and confused, and wasn’t willing to leave it at that, so I did some investigation. I was kindly told things such as, “Do you really think you’re ready for this new role?, or, “I don’t think that makes sense for you right now.” I realized my colleagues didn’t see me as relevant! Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Sidestepping Self-Doubt | 07 Apr 2021 | 00:18:38 | |
Self-doubts are not comfortable topics, as they often make us feel insecure and alone, and, as I figured out, they directly impacted our actions at work and in life. Whether you're afraid of failure or you're afraid of success, or of letting other people down, or even over-promising—self-doubt peppers all of us and can influence our decisions, even if we don’t realize it. In today's episode, I will share not only how to recognize it but also how to manage your self-doubts using the tools I’ve found to sidestep that annoying voice and accelerate into your next move. Show notes and fear chart can be found at https://jjdigeronimo.com/9 So let's dive into those thoughts, how we manage them, and how we can use them as tools to find a bigger purpose! These techniques allow us to leap over self-doubt into confidence that creates action and movement in the direction we desire. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Why Women Need Mentors & Sponsors at Work | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:20:13 | |
If you desire to move something forward or get promoted or start something from scratch, you likely need a sponsor in addition to a mentor! So how do you find and align with your sponsors? (And what the heck is a sponsor?) In this week’s episode, I’m sharing specific actions you can start taking now—especially if you have goals you're looking to achieve in the next 12, 24, or 36 months. Yes, hard work can get you most of the way there, but there are often meetings, discussions, rankings, and decisions that you're not privy to, which is why you need a sponsor. So jump into this quick, efficient, 20-minute episode: Why Women Need Mentors & Sponsors at Work and be sure to download the worksheet with specific actions to find and align with your future sponsors: https://jjdigeronimo.com/8 Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Solo Trips - Creating Space for You! | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:17:24 | |
It is hard to create time and space to reflect on where you have been, appreciate where you are, and make plans for where you want to have an impact next. This podcast includes five strategies to define what solo trip is best for you based on where you are in your career and life journey! With personal stories of my solo trips, as well as women that have attended the overnight retreat, Together We Seek, you are sure to find some nuggets you can use to sidestep the many things that hold us back which can be, but not limited to our fears, guilt and busy schedule. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Strategically Sharing Your Accomplishments | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:25:04 | |
Strategically Sharing Your Accomplishments is Not Bragging! As research has shown that women use twice as many words on their resume as men, but only a third of the detail. If you marry this fact with another -- that men are often assessed on what is possible, where women are assessed on what they have already accomplished -- you can see why it becomes incredibly challenging for women to get to that next level of impact in the workplace. This podcast is packed with action-based strategies to identify and share your accomplishments with practical and tactical tips you can start today! Be sure to download the worksheet in the show notes to share your professional accomplishments, especially when you want to open doors, make connections and pave the path for you next level of impact. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Do You Give Your Power Away at Work? | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:16:23 | |
In this podcast I share some common self-induced boundaries that may be taking away from your momentum and impact at work. Handling specific situations, or certain people with more self-awareness and self-confidence can help you re-gain your power, brighten your career path and your potential. (04:29): Self-Induced Boundaries and the TED Talk example (07:25): Re-directing Professional Opportunities (10:10): Real life example of succumbing to masculine energy in the workplace (13:46): Being the “Yes” person in the office Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| How to Ensure You're NOT Leaving Money on the Table with Claudia Miller | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:22:48 | |
How often do you take a new role or promotion and hear, "We just don't have any more money for you?" or "Sorry, we cannot give you a raise?" Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| 5 Things You Need to Know to Get Promoted Beyond Good Work | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:18:00 | |
What can you do beyond delivering great results in your current role? In this podcast, I share five steps to help you accelerate and align with your next level of impact: promotion, nomination, board position, or beyond. Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Leaping from Impostor Syndrome to More Self-Efficacy | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:21:04 | |
At some point, all women have questioned their value. It has been labeled imposter syndrome, a self-sabotaging condition that can hold us back from reaching our full potential. This podcast, Leaping from Impostor Syndrome to More Self-Efficacy, includes career and life strategies. Stay tuned to the end, where I include five practical steps toward increasing your self-efficacy. A quick peek: I encourage you to think about what you are saying to yourself, especially as it relates to your goals. Are you convincing yourself? Are you not ready, or are you pushing through even though you are afraid? Some women and men believe they are pretending to be something they are not, or that their career is a coincidence and not due to their own capabilities. This podcast gives you five easy and realistic steps to help you move away from imposter syndrome to more self-efficacy. The great news, self-efficacy can be learned. Since self-efficacy is learned, the more stretching, the faster it will grow. Move from the imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon to more self-efficacy using the five steps shared in this podcast! Listen to learn how to start increasing your self-efficacy today. For all the show notes, visit: https://jjdigeronimo.com/3 Thank you for joining me ~ here are some other resources for you! | |||
| Aligning Your Time and Actions with Your Goals | 30 Dec 2020 | 00:30:19 | |
What are your yeses? How many of your yeses align with your goals? Do you say yes too often at work and in life? Are there things on your schedule that doesn't belong? Join me as I share specific strategies to align your time with your goals because you can accelerate your goals by what you say yes to today? Let's get started!
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| Moving Beyond Burnout – Empowering Yourself from the Inside Out with Perspective, Focus & Gratitude | 09 Dec 2020 | 00:18:02 | |
It is no surprise that women are tired, overworked, and even burned out! If you are looking for tools, practices, and insights to move from feeling depleted to a place of momentum, take a listen to this podcast for strategies to help with self-talk, alignment, and gratitude. For all the show notes, visit: https://jjdigeronimo.com/1 Here are just a few of the 15 self-reflection questions included:
Check out all the self-reflecting questions in the show notes: To leap in the direction you desire or move beyond where you are today, you must start within. And I only know this because I have had to start there too. I appreciate you joining me here, and I look forward to joining you again next time, JJ Links
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