This podcast episode with Elizabeth Lotardo dives deep into the importance of leading yourself effectively as a foundation for transitioning into leadership roles. Elizabeth shares her insights on how to shift focus from unattainable output goals to manageable input goals, empowering individuals to control what they can and improve their performance. She emphasizes that leading yourself is about identifying and maximizing what is within your control—like your mindset, emotional response, and daily actions—while recognizing the power this brings in both personal and professional growth.

Key takeaways include:

• Celebrating Small Wins: Embrace and celebrate small achievements as they contribute to overall progress and satisfaction.
• Managing Unrealistic Goals: Understand the importance of setting realistic goals and how to break them down into actionable steps within your control.
• Leading Yourself: Leadership starts with effectively leading yourself by controlling your mindset and behaviors, which will eventually translate into successful leadership of others.

Elizabeth's book, available now, offers a deeper exploration of these concepts, providing practical advice for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills by first mastering self-leadership.

Tune into the first episode with Elizabeth Lotardo here.

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In this episode of the Future Female Leaders podcast, Nichole Harrop discusses what to do after not being promoted to a leadership role. Nichole offers insights into the emotional and strategic steps you can take to turn the experience into an opportunity for growth. Whether the role was filled by an external or internal hire, Nichole shares advice on how to navigate the situation with grace, support the new leader, and continue your own career development.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Reflect on Your Leadership Aspirations:

   • Before jumping into the disappointment, assess your true interest in leadership roles.
   • Understand the difference between ladder growth (traditional career progression) and expanded growth (broadening your skills and impact without necessarily moving up).

2. Seek Constructive Feedback:

   • Give yourself time to process before seeking feedback.
   • Approach feedback with curiosity and a readiness to implement changes.

3. Support the New Leader:

   • Whether the new leader is an external or internal hire, offer your help to make their transition smooth.
   • Build a positive relationship by being a resource and showing your value to the new leader.

4. Build Relationships and Continue to Grow:

   • Use this time to deepen your relationships within the organization.
   • Consider asking the new leader about their experiences and strategies, turning this into a learning opportunity for yourself.

5. Maintain a Positive Attitude:

   • Even if disappointed, focus on helping the team and the new leader succeed.
   • This attitude not only helps the team but also positions you as a strong candidate for future leadership opportunities.

Actionable Tips:

• Assess Your Goals: Take time to reflect on whether you genuinely want to be in a leadership role or if you're driven by external factors like title or pay.
• Ask for Feedback: When you're ready, ask for specific feedback on why you weren't selected for the role and how you can improve.
• Offer Support: Be proactive in supporting the new leader, whether they were hired internally or externally.
• Network and Learn: Use this time to build relationships and learn from the new leader's experiences.

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1: Deciding on Your Career Path

• Nichole reflects on her own experience working for a well-established company and the importance of considering long-term growth.
• Discusses her transition to a startup, which proved to be a better fit for her career goals.
• Advises listeners to think carefully about the company they work for, even in entry-level positions.

2: Learning About Leadership Roles

• Nichole shares her experience about not fully understanding what her team leader's role involved before her promotion.
• Emphasizes the importance of asking questions and gaining a clear understanding of the responsibilities of the next level of leadership.
• Mentions the significance of offering to take on tasks to support the team leader, demonstrating initiative and creating a mutually beneficial relationship.

3: Networking for Success

• Nichole discusses her early experiences with networking and the realization that she needed a more intentional approach.
• Encourages listeners to seek guidance from mentors and ask questions about the career path and skills they should be focusing on.
• Stresses the value of building meaningful relationships with the right people who can guide them towards their goals.

4: Tracking Achievements

• Nichole talks about the benefits of maintaining a work journal to track progress and achievements.
• Encourages the use of electronic tools, calendars, or handwritten notes to document accomplishments consistently.
• Shares how she believes that documenting achievements would have boosted her confidence and preparation for interviews.

5: The Role of Mentors

• Nichole expresses her wish for a more structured mentoring relationship when she was starting her leadership journey.
• Discusses the importance of having an external mentor who can provide neutral guidance and support.
• Highlights the challenge of building trust in internal relationships and the benefits of a mentor outside of the workplace.

Are you having 1:1s with your direct leader? If not, tune in and you'll hear how you can approach the conversation and why it's important for your growth.

Nichole also shares about scenarios if you are having 1:1s but they aren't very helpful, effective, or your getting rescheduled often.

It's important to advocate for yourself and your needs and part of that is taking some control over your 1:1s. 

Need help crafting your messaging to start 1:1s or improve the structure? Head over to the community that works for you! Nichole is here to help.

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Do you have a LinkedIn profile yet? If not, why not? It's such a great place to be as you are growing and progressing within your career. First step is to create a profile and go from there to start connecting and networking. 

Head over to the different communities for more tips and tricks and specific help from Nichole directly.

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Nichole shares what one of her dear mentors shared with her when she was being hard on herself when reflecting on a previous version of her progress. Her mentor talks about the thought, "I hope you're embarrassed" when looking back at anything you've done and it means that you've made progress and have grown since that time.

This has allowed Nichole to give herself grace and reflect back on who she used to be with a new lens instead of being so hard on her past self.

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Do you dread heading into work on Monday? Why is that? Is it because you are pushing off tasks from the previous week so you head into Monday feeling stressed already?

Do you look forward to Monday and if so, why is that?

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Are you ready to ask someone for feedback this week? Who are you going to ask? What will it be in regards to?

When you learn how to proactively ask for feedback, you continue to grow the trust in your relationships and it becomes easier each time you ask for it.

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Have you ever left a job or been fired and when you're in that next job interview you have no idea how you're going to address possible questions about why you left?

In this episode, Nichole will share how you can reflect on why your past position didn't work out and how you can confidently speak to what you'll do differently.

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Do you feel comfortable talking about your salary? What if you make more than your work bestie or what if they make more than you?

What happens when a new hire comes in and makes more than you but has less experience? Then what happens? Do you start looking for new jobs instead of having the conversation on getting a raise?

Tune into this quick episode and then watch the free videos to prepare for asking for a raise.

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Are you taking your breaks when working virtually? When you take a break, are you actually leaving your computer and removing yourself from your work area? Nichole has a challenge in this episode to try something different and actually take your break and see how that feels after a week. 

What will work best for you?

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Do you feel drained and unmotivated to get back to work after a vacation? That's pretty normal, but if you are really dreading going back to work, you might not be at the right company or in the right position. If it's mostly stress because you have "so much to catch up on", you'll want to tune into this episode where Nichole will talk you through some practical tips of how to utilize other team members while you're gone and even after you're back. She'll share tips on how to prioritize tasks so you don't feel overwhelmed on Monday like everything needs to be done NOW.

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Are you tracking your progress? How are you tracking the different tasks that are added to your workload? What additional projects or short-term things are you helping with or owning in their entirety?

Also check out Episode 67| Why You Should Create A Work Journal

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It's not about how long you've been doing something, but when you maintain that commitment, especially when life throws you off course.

Episode Highlights

• Consistency in All Aspects of Life: Consistency is a fundamental element in your work life, home life, hobbies, passions, and relationships. It's a universal principle that applies to all areas of your life.

• The Challenge of Consistency: There are moments when maintaining consistency becomes challenging. It can feel mundane, and you might not immediately see the benefits. This is particularly true in today's instant-gratification world. However, remember that consistency pays off over time, much like going to the gym or eating healthier.

• Thinking About Your Future Self: Consider your future self and what you want to achieve. Instead of focusing solely on your career or job titles, think about how you want to interact with others, build your personal brand, and show up in various aspects of your life.

• Overcoming Confidence Issues: Transitioning into a new role can be tough, especially if you're lacking confidence. Consistency may feel harder when it's not a built-in routine or habit. It's crucial to keep putting in the effort, even when you're unsure of the outcomes.

• Nichole's Experience: Nichole shares her personal experience of taking a break from posting episodes on her podcast for a month. Life got hectic, but she realized the importance of consistency in helping others through her content. She got back on track, determined to maintain the consistency she once had.

• Setting Your Priorities: Reflect on what areas of your life you want to be more consistent in. It's easy to push things off until "later," but that can turn into weeks, months, or even years of procrastination. Think about where you want to be a year from now, not just in terms of your career but in your daily routine and consistent effort.

• Embracing Imperfection: Remember that we're all a work in progress, and it's okay not to be on top of everything all the time. Give yourself grace, especially during the holiday season.

• Saying Yes and Setting Boundaries: Think about what you want to commit to and where you need to establish boundaries. Consistency is about finding the right balance and making it work for you personally.

Conclusion

Consistency is a powerful tool that can shape your future. It's not about how long you've been doing something but when you maintain that commitment, even when it's challenging. Think about your future self and what you want to achieve, and don't be too hard on yourself. Remember, it's a journey, and we're all a work in progress.

Have you ever been asked not to interrupt others in your meetings when you feel like that's the only way to get a word in? That was Sage's experience who shared what she was currently struggling with in the workplace. 

Nichole knows so many women can relate to this struggle of either not feeling confident to speak up and say anything or feeling like they are trying to get a word in and then being told they shouldn't interrupt. It quickly starts to feel like a lose/lose situation.

Nichole shares insight on how you can speak with your leader and your colleagues to work towards a better experience overall.

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When do you know if it's the right time to be taking on more work or additional tasks?

Do you feel like you are being wasteful of your time if not every moment is filled with work to be done? How do you know when efficiencies and knowledge is paying off vs being lazy?

In this Monday Message, Nichole talks about the awareness around your desires at work and how you can consider taking on more if that's what you're looking for.

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How often do you celebrate the good things that are happening in your life? Do you achieve something and instantly think "onto the next challenge?" Goal setting can be helpful in whatever way is best for you. Try setting some smaller goals and tie them to something tangible to celebrate the progress or the achievement itself. 

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When you have a problem at work, what do you do? Do you go to your leader to ask what they want you to do? Or do you think of possible solutions and present the best options to your leader and ask how they want you to proceed?

You'll experience different phases in your career where you'll need guidance and to be a team member who executes direction provided by your leader and there will be times when you are more of a subject matter expert with the knowledge to know what typically should be done and offer options that will best remedy the situation.

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Paula White has an unwavering passion for music that she applies in order to bring new perspectives and open new possibilities for leaders. Her one-of-a-kind, forward-thinking approach starts with a foundation of heart and mind.

A globally recognized sales leader, Paula has leveraged her talents to scale Inside Sales Teams into multi-million stand-alone sales channels. She has helped organizations achieve 8% - 10% yearly compounded growth, demonstrating success in a wide variety of industries to include travel and tourism, investments, veterinary and healthcare distribution.

Passion for education and leadership is a driving force behind Paula's success. She has a true desire to see the success of others and transforms their ambitions into her own! She has been listed in Ambitions' "Top 100 Coaches to Watch" for two consecutive years, 2017-2018 and served as President of the AA-ISP Columbus Ohio Chapter from 2015 - 2018. Currently, Paula is a mentor for #GirlsClub, and focuses on fostering the wonderful talents of the next generation.

Music is a passion for Paula in and out of work. Outside of her work, Paula is an avid concert goer and has found joy as both a lyricist and a co-producer on six songs. She details the transformative power of this in her book, The B Side.

Paula's passion for life radiates through all those who work with her. She is a one-of-a-kind teacher who draws in the most powerful forces from both halves of the brain and inspires those around her to become truly remarkable in their own ways.

Side B: Remix Your Leadership Style

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How do you feel about taking time off? Sometimes we are so worried about what people are going to think if we take any time off or we are worried work won't get done, or if it does, maybe it's not to your liking. 

It's important to plan your time off so you can look forward to something and actually rest or enjoy life. What's important to you? Fit it into your schedule by making the time to do it.

Take the time off however it works best for you.

Interested in group coaching? Currently you can get your first 30 days free here. 

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Have you thought of unconditional happiness and how that can be implemented into your day-to-day at your current workplace? 

Are you happy in your current position? If not, what could you do to change that? Could you do less of the things you don't like? Could you do more of the things you do like?

It's helpful to work towards feeling happy where you currently are at paired with the goal to achieve more.

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Have you ever asked someone to "put in a good word" for you? What do you think that actually accomplishes? Has anyone asked that of you and did you feel different when the tables were turned?

Tune in to hear alternative solutions from Nichole that might increase your chances.. and you might even have someone putting in a good word without requesting it.

Check out Nichole's free training on How to Confidently Ask For a Raise.

How are you prioritizing your mental health? What does that look like to you? Often times, we are working ourselves so hard to the point of burnout and beyond. What if you could prevent some of that by prioritizing what is important to you and not feeling guilty about it?

Nichole is opening the doors for group coaching and you can currently get your first 30 days for free. Head over to www.nicholeharrop.com/coaching for details.

Kim Meninger is an executive coach who specializes in women's leadership. She is passionate about empowering women in traditionally male-dominated fields to become more confident, visible and influential leaders.

Kim's podcast: The Imposter Syndrome Files

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1. The Power of Cycle-Aware Scheduling:Dashboard

• Nichole talks about her approach to scheduling tasks based on her menstrual cycle, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and proactive planning.
• The conversation touches on the shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset, giving control back to women.

2. Understanding Your Menstrual Seasons:

• Elizabeth introduces the concept of the Inner Seasons framework, a recent development that correlates menstrual phases with the four natural seasons.
• The Winter Phase: Menstruation - A time of hibernation and low energy, perfect for rest and introspection.
• The Spring Phase: Rising Estrogen - A period of optimism and new beginnings, ideal for initiating projects.
• The Summer Phase: Ovulation - High energy, increased sociality, and peak attractiveness, often referred to as the "Beyonce hormone."
• The Autumn Phase: Luteal Phase - A time for coziness, introspection, and preparation, offering a keen eye for detail.

3. Embracing Cycle-Aware Empowerment:

• Nichole reflects on the empowering nature of cycle awareness, highlighting her personal experiences at events.
• She discusses communicating her energy levels to others, including male colleagues, without explicitly mentioning her menstrual cycle.
• The duo explores how this awareness can influence decision-making, particularly avoiding significant life choices during the fall phase.

4. Breaking the Consistency Myth:

• The conversation revolves around how societal expectations, especially in the workplace, have led women to believe they should perform consistently like the sun or a male hormonal pattern, despite natural cyclical changes.
• Elizabeth highlights the importance of awareness in building self-compassion and understanding that it's not an individual problem but a shared experience.

5. Navigating Your Inner Autumn:

• Elizabeth sheds light on the often overlooked and misunderstood inner autumn phase of the menstrual cycle, characterized by heightened critical thinking.
• She explains that while the inner autumn is excellent at identifying problems, it struggles to find solutions. This phase often leads to extreme and impractical solutions.
• The discussion encourages embracing the inner autumn's role as a superpower for evaluation, providing valuable insights even if the delivery might be less polished.

6. Utilizing Cycle-Aware Productivity:

• Nichole and Elizabeth discuss practical ways to work with your menstrual cycle, such as shifting tasks to align with your energy levels.
• Elizabeth highlights the efficiency gained when tasks match your cycle phases, even if full scheduling around the cycle isn't always possible.
• They emphasize the importance of recognizing the bare minimum expectations at work and having open conversations with leaders about energy fluctuations.

7. Overcoming Challenges:

• Both share personal experiences of navigating the challenges of work expectations during different cycle phases, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and communication.
• The conversation stresses the value of understanding your unique cycle patterns and learning to adapt to them effectively.

In conclusion, this episode advocates for menstrual cycle awareness as a tool for self-compassion, improved productivity, and effective communication in personal and professional settings. By embracing the natural ebb and flow of their cycles, women can achieve a healthier work-life balance and contribute to more inclusive and empathetic workplaces.

When you apply for a position at a company because your friend referred you, make sure you are doing your side of the work. Thoroughly review the job description, check out the company website, and get curious. It's not a great sign that you're totally interested in the opportunity when you say that you are a referral but you haven't done much to make sure you're going to be a right fit for the company and that the company will be a right fit for you.

Check out Nichole's Career Journal to help you get promoted at work here.

Nichole talks to Aurelia all about unconditional confidence.

Topics discussed:

• What are your thoughts on how confidence can feel like getting addicted to a short-term microwave process. Can you share what you mean by this?
• How does confidence affect us in all areas when we are feeling a lack of it?
• What are your thoughts with confidence and thinking of the worst case scenario?
• You talk about unconditional and absolute confidence- what is that and how can more women practice it?
• What helps you to own your confidence?

More about Aurelia:

Aurelia is a proud  Bronx, NY native currently living in sunny Los Angeles. She has always had a passion for the arts and entertainment, as well as helping people sustain the confidence to share their unique gifts with the world. She is a graduate of  the University of Maryland, College Park,   in Dance and Business Management, as well as attended the Fashion Institute of Technology for a certification in Image Consulting.

She has been the voice over talent for several national brands,  danced professionally via Broadway and TV/Film, and has been the founder and  lead coach at Aurelia Michael Living for the last 11 years.

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Do you give specific or generic compliments? This quick episode is here to help you think deeper when you go to give your next compliment. Be more specific and thoughtful about the feedback and compliments you share. It makes a difference.

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Have you ever looked at job descriptions and thought "I can't apply"? Nichole is here to tell you to not tell yourself no, and if you are interested in a position or a company, apply anyway. 

Nichole has had many great accomplishments in her career but is still turned down before a phone interview opportunity. She says, "If it's meant for me, it will be." and it's a mantra that has helped her push through the negative self talk when she doesn't feel good enough when it wasn't meant for her in the first place.

Each rejection is a redirection to something better. 

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Mary McGuire is the creator of The Professional Women Playbook, The Female Leaders Accelerator and author of The Female Edge and Coming Home to You. Her mission is to help women find their authentic success on their own terms. Despite leaving school with no qualifications and with few prospects, she has built an impressive international career and lifestyle and is an expert in the field of transformation and female advancement.

Using her skills and expertise, gained through 20 years of working with global corporations and high performing executives, she has distilled her learning into easily applied techniques and processes that she wants to share. She firmly believes that women can find authentic success without compromising their values or ideals.

Mary's book: The Female Edge

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Nichole shares about a post that was written by a female recruiter how she offered a candidate much less than what was budgeted for the role, solely because the candidate didn't ask for more.

If you are working with a recruiter, it's helpful to have other resources to ensure you are getting the best experience overall when interviewing.

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Have you ever thought of your career path like a GPS system? Entering your destination and determining the steps to get to where you want to go? 

This episode will help you to see how you can more actively plan for your future.

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Have you thought of a word for 2022? Do you set a word for the year or do you live by a phrase? What works for you? It can be overwhelming for when there is such a focus on goals in the New Year if you aren't quite ready to be setting them. I always recommend doing what is best for you, so if setting goals feels good- do that. If setting a word or theme for the year- do that. 

If you're interested in My Career Journal, you should check that out over on my website.

This episode with M. Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni who goes by MAPO, is absolutely amazing and will rock your world with this term of Office Housework in this episode.

Check out all of these links as referred by MAPO throughout the conversation.

• https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/11/women-workplace-2021-invisible-labour/
• https://hbr.org/2018/07/why-women-volunteer-for-tasks-that-dont-lead-to-promotions 
• https://hbr.org/2018/04/women-of-color-get-asked-to-do-more-office-housework-heres-how-they-can-say-no
• https://hbr.org/2018/03/for-women-and-minorities-to-get-ahead-managers-must-assign-work-fairly
• https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/10/14/opinion/gender-bias.html
• https://hbr.org/2018/07/in-collaborative-work-cultures-women-carry-more-of-the-weight
• https://hbr.org/2016/01/collaborative-overload
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2020/01/28/lessons-we-can-learn-from-late-harvard-business-school-professor-dr-clayton-christensens-book-how-will-you-measure-your-life/?sh=68e9666a5165 
• https://www.callmemapo.com/blog/what-performance-reviews-say-about-an-organizations-values-part-ii

Who do you think has it all together or is doing great things so confidently? Do you think they ever struggle with confidence or second-guess their decisions? Who in your smaller circle, could you reach out to for further understanding of when they have struggled with their confidence or when they felt like they didn't make the right decision in a certain moment? 

Tune into this episode for feedback on what to say to understand your mentors and guides even that much better.

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Top Productivity Hacks for Busy Women:

a. Knowing Your Why:

• Caitlin stresses the significance of having a purpose and a driving motivation (your "why") for being productive.
• Encourages asking questions to uncover what lights you up and keeps you motivated.

b. Creating a Life Vision:

• Caitlin explains the concept of a life vision, which is a detailed and vivid description of how you want your life to be.
• Encourages dreaming big and incorporating specific details into your vision.

c. Developing Systems:

• Caitlin emphasizes the importance of establishing systems, routines, and habits to manage tasks efficiently.
• Suggests delegating tasks and seeking help to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
• Caitlin shares examples of how she delegates tasks to others, including family members.

d. Effective Planning:

• Caitlin discusses the power of planning in boosting productivity.
• Recommends using a planner to outline daily and weekly tasks, focusing on the most important actions.
• Highlights the flexibility required in planning and adjusting as needed.

Takeaways:

• The importance of having a strong "why" and a clear life vision to drive productivity.
• The value of creating effective systems, routines, and habits to manage tasks.
• The transformative impact of planning and time management on productivity and overall well-being.

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The most popular episode by a long shot is Episode 30 on How To Confidently Ask For A Raise so Nichole created a free training on how to specifically implement her teaching in your current position. 

You'll learn how to evaluate where you're at within your company and how well you are performing as well as breaking down your job description into an easy black-and-white view of how much additional work and tasks you are taking on. This will help you to properly advocate for a raise. 

There are also templates included on how to start the conversation with your boss.

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Interviewing virtually but not sure what to wear? How professional is "too professional?"

It's good to dress according to the company's policies or what others are wearing who currently work there in the role you'd be applying for.

Nichole shares how you can do this and have it be a seamless part of your interview process.

How do you learn? There are 4 main ways:

See

Do

Hear

Read/Write

In this episode, you'll work to prioritize how you learn best and then be able to communicate with your leader or other team members how you best learn. When possible, those you work with can approach you in the way you best receive information.

When bad things happen, you might think, "I wish I had prepared for this." or "I wish I protected myself." which is why Nichole wanted to share how to prepare in advance of getting let go or even prior to quitting a company, it's helpful to know what information you might want to have in advance.

Nichole talks about different things you can focus on around the interview question "Tell me about your biggest accomplishment" or any accomplishment related question. 

Have you thought of the things Nichole shares within this episode?

If you'd like more prompted guidance to grow in your career, check out the Career Journal Nichole has created for women in the workplace.

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Nichole talks about simple, yet important things to do when preparing for your phone interview as well as what to do when on your phone interview to have it be a success. But know that it won't always lead to next steps in the process, and that's okay. It's one step closer to the position that is the best next step for you.

Episode 43 is all about Nichole's favorite interview questions

Career Journal- if you want to feel like you have a Career Coach in your pocket, helping you along the way in your journey to prepare for career growth.

Helpful article from Indeed: 25 Phone Interview Tips to Get You to the Next Round

We've all had the conversation around how to reply to someone asking what your salary range is or what you are looking for in terms of compensation. 

In this episode, Nichole shares a script of what you can say the next time you're asked this question.

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Author, Becca Powers, is a multi-six figure Fortune 500 sales executive in the tech industry by day, women's career and life coach by night, and Kundalini yoga teacher by weekend.

She boasts that she is doing all of this with more freedom and flexibility than she ever had in the past. Becca shares her raw, real, and radical story of overcoming the extreme adversity of being a success-driven woman in Corporate America as a working mom of four children while dealing with the real dramas of her personal life.

Becca's creative, humorous, and unique spin, that you are the CEO of your life, offers readers a sense of empowerment to take charge and create a life they love to live – by owning it all – the messy and the magical.

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Do you ask for feedback proactively? Do you worry when someone says, "Hey can we talk?" 

A great way to start getting more comfortable about feedback is to proactively ask for it. Nichole shares how feedback is a gift and talks about the analogy of feedback compared to a physical gift. 

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What have you tried when it comes to getting the more difficult tasks done? Do you have an ongoing list of things you have pushed off or are still waiting on completing?

Nichole shares what has worked for her, maybe it will work for you, too.

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In today's episode, Nichole talks with guest Sherralynn Arnold about why it's important to set boundaries at work.

They each share perspective on these 4 questions:

1 What advice can you give women who feel called to lead others,  but don't know where to start?

2 Why is it important to learn how to set healthy boundaries?

3 What have you found as challenges that are unique to women as they are working to stand out as leaders or new into leadership positions?

4 After 30 years as an entrepreneur,  what is your biggest takeaway?

You'll hear personal and vulnerable stories about how each of them are working through setting boundaries and their experiences about setting boundaries in the past. 

Again, check out Sherralynn's book The Lines We Draw here.

Nichole talks about how to go after what you want. Don't leave anything in someone else's hands or the ball in someone else's court. If you want something badly enough, go after it by being proactive.

Nichole talks about different ways where you can grow and progress in your career, it isn't always upward progression but don't let it keep you from growing exactly where you are.

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Nichole shares her thoughts about why the phrase "Work/Life Balance" isn't realistic for many people. Sometimes it's okay to be more focused on work and sometimes it's okay to be more focused on your home/life. 

She wishes people wouldn't focus so much on work/life balance, because even then, many companies want even more of your time whenever possible.

What does work/life harmony look like for you?