Welcome to the final episode of Your Worthy Career! I’m Melissa Lawrence, your go-to career and leadership coach in Pharma and Biotech, and I can’t thank you enough for joining me on this four-year podcast journey.

Although this is the last episode—for now!—it’s not goodbye. Think of it more like, “Here’s where we can still meet up and connect for a virtual happy hour!”

Here’s Where You Can Find Me:

• LinkedIn: Connect with me on LinkedIn for industry insights, leadership tips, and my LinkedIn-exclusive newsletter, Career Tips Weekly. Let’s keep the conversation going!
• Instagram: If Instagram is more your vibe, follow me at melissa.yourworthycareer for behind-the-scenes moments, career advice in bite-sized bits, and daily inspiration.
• Cheetah Chronicles Newsletter: Subscribe to my Cheetah Chronicles for weekly career strategies and exclusive content right to your inbox. It’s like a mini coaching session every week—sign up at www.yourworthycareer.com/email.
• Your Worthy Career Website: Visit yourworthycareer.com for coaching options, free resources, and a searchable catalog of all past episodes. Bookmark it—it’s your one-stop hub for career support in Pharma and Biotech.

Thank you for being here, for listening, and for putting what we’ve talked about into action.

My mission to elevate women into meaningful roles of influence in this industry isn’t stopping here. Let’s keep connecting, keep growing, and remember: take up space, own your worth, and keep moving forward one step at a time.

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In this episode, I’m sharing the five pivotal lessons that transformed my career in Pharma and Biotech, giving you the kind of insider perspective that I wish I’d had from the start.

After 15 years of career highs and painful stumbles, I’m pulling back the curtain so you can skip the setbacks and fast-track your own growth.

What you'll learn:

• Break free from habits that may be silently holding you back.
• Start positioning yourself today for the role you want tomorrow.
• Stay resilient and advance in an imperfect, sometimes unfair workplace.
• Build relationships that drive your career forward, regardless of who your boss is.
• Shift your mindset to take full control of your career trajectory.

If you’re ready to learn from my hard-earned experience, join me as I reveal what worked, what didn’t, and what I’d do all over again to get where I am now.

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This week I am sharing how AI, digital health, and wearables are rapidly transforming the Pharma and Biotech industries—and what this means for your career.

I am breaking down how specific companies in Pharma and Technology are partnering to improve and enhance drug discovery, clinical trials, and overall expedite access to care for patients. Whether you’re looking to stay on top of industry trends or pivot into a company focusing on digital health strategies, this episode is packed with examples and tips to help you with your career.

What you’ll learn:

• How AI and digital health are changing Pharma and Biotech
• How to position yourself for new career opportunities in Digital Health
• How to stay informed and relevant in a rapidly evolving industry whether you want work directly with AI and Digital Health or not

Mentioned in this episode:

• BioSpace Article: How to Leverage the Right Resources to Craft an Effective Resume 
• The companies mentioned in this episode include Pfizer, IBM Watson, Exscientia, Sanofi, AstraZeneca, BenevolentAI, GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), Novartis, QuantumBlack (McKinsey’s AI division), Science 37, Medable, Boehringer Ingelheim, Click Therapeutics, Pear Therapeutics, Eli Lilly, and Apple.
  
  

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You might have noticed some changes. In the last episode of 2022, I talked about finding ourselves and a pivot I was going to make in my business, and I'm going to share more about that pivot in today's episode.

You're also going to hear from one of my clients because I think her experience is going to be really eye-opening for you, and it's very relevant to why I'm making this shift. 

Finally, I'm going to let you in on an exciting party invitation that is just for you. 

What you’ll learn:

• The inside scoop into why Navigating Your Career has changed and what you can expect from me and my business in 2023
• The unexpected results you achieve in coaching through the lens of my client, Rachel N. Global Brand Planning, Vaccines & Immunotherapy
• A special invitation to celebrate the new year and what we have achieved as a collective in 2022

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 114: Finding Yourself and What’s Coming
• Sign up for the New Year, New Us Launch Party

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Welcome to Your Worthy Career. This is a podcast for women who desire to have a career they love on their terms. Not just the woman who wants to be promoted to figure out their best career move or be more effective as a leader,  but who wants to feel good,  eliminate the inner critics who you can not only be in a career worthy of you and your gifts, but also build the self-confidence to shatter your own glass.

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Join Melissa this week for a candid and vulnerable conversation about what it can feel like when there is just a small thing that feels out of alignment and how to find that missing piece so you can feel like yourself again.

Here's what you'll learn:

• A peak behind the curtain of what has been happening in Melissa's coaching business
• How to find yourself when you don’t know what’s missing
• A sneak peak into what is coming in 2023

Note: Navigating Your Career is taking its first season break for the month of December. We will be back with new episodes in January 2023.

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This week on the podcast Melissa is sharing how you can approach your job search so it is one that is empowering and even something you enjoy.

Looking for a new job can be overwhelming and draining. Instead, make this one shift and it will become something you may even find fun.

What you'll learn:

• A new approach to the job search process
• Why the job search process is overwhelming for your brain
• A shift that will will increase your confidence and help you find the best job for you

Mentioned:
Episode 73: How to Prepare for Your Interview

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It's that time of year again - time for performance reviews. Performance reviews aren't just a check-the-box activity - you can actually leverage them to get your next promotion, higher visibility projects, and growth opportunity.

This week Melissa is giving you a specific strategy to use to get your management to take action on what you want to achieve next in your career.

What you'll learn

• How to ask for a promotion or more development opportunities 
• The simple question you’re not asking that will guarantee the progress you are looking for
• Why performance reviews and self-evaluations are a great time to plant the seed for your next promotion

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How to give and receive performance feedback
The perfect 1-1 framework

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If you struggle with analysis paralysis and overthinking, this episode is for you. Melissa is teaching a brand new workshop and you're invited so you can become a confident decision maker once and for all.

What you'll learn:

• Why decision making is the key to achieving your career goals
• The reason you struggle with making decisions
• What you'll learn and the skill you will build in the Confident Decision Making training

Training is November 13th at 3pm (EST) on Zoom.
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What are you meant to do? Is there a such thing as your dream job or a perfect job? Today I'm sharing with you how to know what you're meant to do in your career.   

You'll also know what to avoid when answering this question.


What you'll learn:

• How to answer the question “What am I meant to do?”
• The trap to avoid when deciding what will make you happy
• What the Mario game can teach you about making career decisions

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You have good days and bad days at work and it makes it confusing to decide if you should stick it out or move on to something better.

If you feel bored or that you want to make a bigger difference or work on more challenging projects or problems - this episode is for you.

Today we are diving into the signs that in order to get the growth and learning you want, you are going to need to leave your company.

What you'll learn:

• How to know if you need to leave your job to get the growth you want
• 4 questions to ask to know if you've exhausted all options with your current company
• A big misconception people have about the path to get promoted

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Executive Presence. Do you have it? Do you need it? How do you get it?

I am digging into what executive presence is and my method for developing it and sustaining it as you grow your career.

What you'll Learn:

• 4 Questions that will reveal your leadership positioning
• The method to develop your executive presence
• How to be confident and effective in any room and at any table

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Get Your Voice Heard at Work
• Master Difficult Conversation

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Coaching is becoming more accessible. It isn't just for Senior Leaders anymore but what is the difference between Coaching and Mentoring?

Both are valuable to your career but they have distinct differences.

Tune in to this week's episode to learn what those differences are and how to use them to reach your career goals.

You'll learn:

• The difference between Coaching and Mentoring
• Examples of how to use Mentoring and Coaching strategically for your career
• How using both Coaching and Mentoring can get you results (even when they seem impossible).

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Work with Melissa - Schedule a consultation for 1-1 Coaching
What Coaching Really Is

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In this episode, I dive into the often-overlooked strengths of introverted leaders in the Pharma and Biotech industry. I’m challenging the stereotype that extroversion is required for success and exploring how introverted women can use their deep thinking, empathy, and communication skills to excel in leadership roles without stepping too far outside their comfort zone.

What you’ll learn:

1. How to embrace and leverage your introverted strengths to lead effectively.
2. Strategies to build influence without being the loudest voice in the room.
3. Tips for creating a leadership style that works for you and supports your personal growth.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 118: Your Leadership Philosophy

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Do you wonder if you're underpaid? This is a hot topic for some of my clients. In today's episode I am breaking down the tell-tale signs you are underpaid and providing you with resources to know your exact number and how to get that increase.

What you'll learn:

• The tell-tale signs you're underpaid
• How to know the pay band for your role
• What the law says about your right to salary information
• What to do if you are underpaid

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In this episode, I'm sharing 8 lessons I learned in my Corporate Career in the Pharma/Biotech industry.

These are lessons that when you apply them to your career, you will expedite your own growth and achieve your goals faster.

I am all about application so I'm also providing you with 2 simple questions that will help you apply these lessons to your own career.

What you'll learn:

• 8 lessons I learned in my Pharma/Biotech Corporate Career
• How to apply my (and other people's) lessons to your unique situation

Mentioned in this episode:
5 Fundamentals of Networking
Getting to Your Next Level with Jon Mason
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Feeling stuck at work means you're not sure what step to take. Whether it's knowing your next best move in your career, knowing how to handle a difficult situation at work, or you know what you want but you think you've tried everything and you're just not getting ahead. 

In today's episode I'm breaking down for you WHY you feel this way so you can solve for it. I'm sharing some statistics on how this is impacting you and why you need to take action to move forward. You're going to get simple steps you can make today that are going to help you get closer to what you want.

After this episode you're going to have a whole new perspective on your career and know what to do next.

What you'll learn:

• 6 reasons why you feel stuck in your job
• Recent research on the impact of staying stuck in your career
• Simple action steps you can take today to make progress
• The 3 things you need to know that will change how you look at your career

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On this episode of the podcast Melissa is sharing a powerful tool that will help you discover the blind spots that could be holding you back in your career.

By the end of this episode you will know what you can do today to know what your coworkers think of you that you don't know and how to get a competitive advantage over all of your high performing colleagues.

What you’ll learn:

• A simple and proven tool for discovering your blind spots
• 8 feedback questions to grow your career
• How to get a competitive advantage at work
• An exercise that promotes psychological safety in teams

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Join me as I talk to Tugba Delaire with Johnson and Johnson about her journey to finding joy in her career.  Tugba hired me as her coach earlier this year and since has been promoted and moved into a new role as a people manager....but this isn't what she says is her biggest change or transformation.

If you've ever thought you'd like to have more joy in your career, you're behind, or wondering if it is possible to take a career that is good and make it even better, this is for you.

Note: The views and opinions that are expressed in this episode are Tugba's and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of any company in the Johnson and Johnson family of companies.

What you'll learn:

• Tugba's career development journey that led her to say "work doesn't feel like work anymore"
• The tipping point that led Tugba to seek coaching
• Advice Tugba wish she had earlier in her career
• The difference between coaching and mentorship
• How you can take a good career and make it joyful without changing companies

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The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks
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Delegation is an important skill for every level.

This topic is in 2 parts. The 1st part was released earlier in the month and focuses on delegation to peers or in a matrix environment. Today's episode is for people managers, leaders, or aspiring managers to learn how to delegate to your team.

We are also talking about how to move from doer to delegator as a manager.

You'll learn

• How to delegate as a people manager
• Transition from doer to delegator in 6 simple steps
• Tips for managing the growth and development of your team

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Work with Melissa 1-1: Schedule a consultation call
How to Give and Receive Feedback
The Perfect 1-1 Framework
Simple Coaching Skills for Managers
How to Delegate Part 1

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It is the 100th episode of Navigating Your Career! 

In celebration I am sharing my journey to getting this podcast off the ground. If you've ever wanted to do something big and felt scared, hesitant, nervous, doubtful - guess what? So did I. You'll hear what it was like for me as well as a big surprise.

Today is also about gifts! Get ready to go shopping for free tools and resources that have been featured on the show.  Get one or get all.

Learn:

• The journey to the 100th episode of Navigating Your Career
• The fear I had to overcome to release the show
• 5 free gifts for being a listener

Mentioned in the episode:

• Work with Melissa - Schedule a Consultation for 1-1 Coaching
• Master Difficult Conversations Worksheet (Companion to ep 18)
• The Perfect 1-1 Framework (Companion to ep 42)
• Career Clarity Workbook (Companion to episodes 55-57)
• Get Your Voice Heard at Work (Companion to ep 76)
• Podcast Study Guide (NEW)

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Delegation is an important skill for every level. Whether you're delegating to your team or delegating to peers or on a project or product based team. With staff shortages and tight deadlines, you might be tempted to just roll up your sleeves and take on the work but in this episode, you're going to learn how to delegate effectively so you can maintain a healthy workload and elevate your skills.

This topic is in 2 parts. Today's episode is focused on delegating to peers or in a matrix environment.  Part 2 will be released later in the month and will be specific to delegating to your direct reports.

You'll learn

• How to delegate to peers or in a matrix environment in 5 simple steps
• What to do when you’re short staffed but things need to get done
• How to lead others without direct authority

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This episode is a mini workshop in how to handle difficult conversations. Whether it's a colleague, boss or personal relationship - you'll learn the framework you can use today to not only master a difficult conversation but repair a relationship that has gone south.

Get the worksheet to apply the framework in the links below.

What you'll learn:

• My 4 steps that are proven to help you master any difficult conversation
• How to discuss any topic and maintain a positive relationship
• How to repair an existing difficult relationship

Mentioned in this episode:

• Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heein
• Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
• Leadership and Self Deception by Arbinger Institute
• Download the Master Difficult Conversations worksheet
• Join Melissa's Email Insiders for weekly tips and inspiration to advance your career
• Apply for 1-1 coaching with Melissa

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If you have ever wanted to be promoted and find yourself stuck, not making progress, and seeing your colleagues pass you by, this episode is for you.

With various promotion policies in place, it can be competitive and difficult to advance. The days of automatic promotions every 2 years with consistent performance are long gone.

In this episode you will learn:

• 4 mistakes people make when trying to get promoted. 
• How to combat each of the mistakes so you can take the right action that will get you to your next level
• Hear how people just like you applied these lessons to get promoted in a matter of weeks!

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Take the free quiz: Are you in the right career?

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In this episode, I am diving into how you can prevent the same problems you've faced in your career from happening again. Whether it's dealing with a toxic work culture, a bad boss, or endless meetings that drain your time, there’s always something to learn from these experiences.

I'll share how you can know for sure what you could have done differently so you are more confident about your career choices. Plus, we'll discuss how to replicate the positive experiences you've had to create more joy and success in your work life.

What you'll learn:

• How to go from "I don't know what I could do differently" to a clear action plan when you have a bad job, meeting, or other negative work experience
• 3 critical questions to ask yourself after a negative work experience to identify what you could have done differently and how to prevent similar issues in the future.
• The 3 questions to ask yourself to know what steps to take to replicate your best career roles and experiences in your current or new role.

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You know that voice that tells you not to do what you want?
That you're not good enough?
That maybe you should change something about yourself.
That the career you want is out of your league?

Even the highest of achievers struggle with having that inner critic that makes makes them doubt themselves.

Listen in as I share the purpose of your inner critic, how your inner critic is stopping you from getting the job, having the relationships, and living the life you want.


What you'll learn:

• How to silence your inner critic
• How to disrupt the negative thought patterns that stifle your growth
• How to know if you should listen to your critic or not
• How to make immediate changes to make your critic your ally

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Career Path Navigator is open for enrollment until July 25th. Tune in for a glimpse of what it's like inside the program. If you are wondering what else is out there for you or what your next best career move is - give this a listen.


What you'll learn:

• Who Career Path Navigator is for
• Why I created CPN
• What it's like inside CPN
• How to join

Mentioned in this episode:

• Learn more about Career Path Navigator (applications open until July 25th)

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If you listened to last week's episode on signs you need a career change and realized you do or maybe you're between a couple choices right now and aren't sure what to do - this episode is for you.

I'm breaking down how to make a pivot in your career (Friends anyone?! ;)

The steps I share apply to you regardless of the level you're at.

What you'll learn:

• How to know if you need a career pivot
• 4 "how to" steps to make the change you want
• How to overcome obstacles as you make the pivot in your career

Mentioned in this episode:

• Sign up for the free training: Decide Your Next Career Move
• Learn more about Career Path Navigator (applications open July 17th)

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If you're wondering if it is time for a career change, this episode is for you.

I am sharing 13 reasons that indicate it's time for a change.  If you resonate with 2 or more, it's time to figure out your next step.

I'm sharing why these reasons are important, what they tell you, and what your next step should be.

I'm taking all of the guess work out.

What you'll learn:

• 13 signs it's time for a change in your career
• What to do when you fear making the wrong choice

Mentioned in this episode:
Sign up for "Decide Your Next Career Move" free training July 16th-17th: www.melissamlawrence.com/training

Take the quiz: Am I in the Right Career?
www.melissamlawrence.com/quiz

Work with Melissa 1-1
https://melissamlawrence.com/consult

Work with Melissa in Career Path Navigator (enrollment begins July 17th)
www.melissamlawrence.com/navigator

*Note the guide that was mentioned in this episode is no longer available.

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If you are an existing people manage or about to become one, this episode is for you.

You will learn:

• Lessons learned and common pitfalls when it comes to effective people management.
• 3 specific ways you can be an awesome boss right now, even without management training.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 8 - Entry Level to Senior Leader: www.melissamlawrence.com/8

Episode 42 - The Perfect 1-1 Framework: www.melissamlawrence.com/42 

Learn more about Situational Leadership:  https://situational.com/situational-leadership/

Harvard Business School - Business Research for Business Leaders: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/Pages/browse.aspx?HBSTopic=Leadership

Journal of Management: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jom

Academy of Management Journals: https://aom.org/research/journals/journal 

TED talks: https://www.ted.com/playlists 

Books:

Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger Institute

Leaders Eat Last:  Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek

The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation and Growth by Amy C. Edmondson

The First-Time Manager by Loren Belker, Jim McCormick and Gary Topchik

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When you have one foot out the door of your current job because you don't like it, you are interviewing, or you just know it isn't your future, it can be difficult to stay engaged.

In this episode, I'm breaking down 10 ways you can enjoy your job, even when you don't like it.

What you'll learn:

• 10 ways to enjoy your job when you don't like it
• How to maintain engagement when looking for another job
• What to do if you don't enjoy your job

Mentioned in this episode:

• Register for the new training: Decide Your Next Career Move
• Learn more about Career Path Navigator (opening July 17th)
• Email Melissa what you love about the podcast: melissa@melissamlawrence.com

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In this episode, we are talking about what happens when you give up on your goals versus what happens when you believe what you want is possible.

There are hidden ways your brain can work for you and against you.  You're going to learn how one tweak can take your career to the next level and help you achieve your impossible goals.

What you'll learn:

• How to avoid sabotaging your progress
• The importance of living in possibility
• How to make the shift from feeling defeated to your goals are inevitable

Mentioned in this episode:

• Apply for 1-1 coaching with Melissa.
• Are you in the right career? Take the quiz.

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When you're feeling stuck in your career, or maybe you've just been in the same role for over a year, you may think getting promoted is the next logical step.
However, in some cases, promotion isn't the answer. It won't solve the root cause of the problem.

What You'll Learn:

• Why getting promoted won't solve your career problems
• How to succeed and achieve your goals in any setting
• 3 steps to help you take your career to the next level
• How to work through any challenge and show up as yourself to get to the next level

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Coaching is an important skills for all people managers. But conventional training programs can be complicated and if you're not a coach, the conversation can feel unnatural.

In this episode, I'm sharing a simple process you can use in your next 1-1 that is going to increase engagement and make your job easier. No fancy theories or models, just tangible steps and specific questions to ask in your next 1-1.

What you’ll learn:

• The coaching skills all managers should have
• How to help your employees feel valued
• A simple coaching process and questions to use in your next 1-1
• The fail-proof coaching strategy non-coaches

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Personal brand? Elevator Pitch? Executive Presence?
You might wonder how and if to incorporate these things to get to your next level in your career.  Today we are talking about personal branding, how to know what your personal brand is, and some simple ways you can establish your brand without losing who you are.

What you'll learn:

• How personal brand fits into your career
• A useful exercise you can do right now to know your personal brand
• 3 steps to follow that will align your career with your authentic brand
  
  

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Episode 02 - Mom Guilt
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In today's episode, I'm sharing how you can advance your career as a woman in Pharma/Biotech without being a people manager. If you want to hold on to your technical expertise, or even amplify it, this episode is for you.

Through case studies and lessons learned, I'm going to share with you how you can create your own path in the industry that elevates your expertise, the problems you want to solve, and the difference you want to make.

What you'll learn:

• How amplifying your authentic voice and talents will advance your career
• Examples of how to get promoted and advance your career without direct reports
• How to approach your career development so your next level is right for you

Head over to Your Worthy Career for full show notes.

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Whether your new role is in your same company or you're moving to a new one, you won't want to miss this episode. I'm sharing exactly what to do for your first 90 days in a new role.

Not starting a new role? You can use this strategy in your current role and it is sure to make you even more effective where you are. 

What you'll learn:

• What to consider when starting a new role
• The simple strategy that will ensure you make a positive impact from day 01
• How to maintain balance between work and home life from the beginning
• Tips for being successful that you won’t find anywhere else

Mentioned in this episode:
Starting a New Leadership Role
The Perfect 1-1 Framework
Getting to the Next Level with Jon Mason
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We have all had a difficult coworker in our career.  Tune in to learn the simple steps you can take to handle any challenging colleague, diffuse the situation, and get the winning outcome you want.

You will learn:

• How to always know how to handle any challenging stakeholder
• How to feel empowered during conflict
• 3 Steps to deal with any difficult coworker

Mentioned in this episode:
Episode - Master Difficult Conversations
Download the Master Difficult Conversations Worksheet
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Imposter Syndrome impacts more than 70% of professionals and there is a simple way to overcome it.

In this week's episode of Navigating Your Career, I am digging into the trends I'm seeing that are holding women back and how to overcome it.

You will learn:

• How to know if imposter syndrome is holding you back in your career
• My controversial perspective on imposter syndrome
• How to cure imposter syndrome in 3 steps

Mentioned in this episode:
Melissa's Forbes Article: These 3 Steps Will Cure Imposter Syndrome
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Melissa has another great guest on today's episode of the podcast.  Join her as she talks with Stephanie Davis, Chair of the Capital Region Women in Bio and Small Business Program Coordinator at the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute for NIH.

Stephanie and Melissa discuss Women in Bio and how Stephanie's leadership and volunteer efforts have contributed to success in her career.  She is also sharing how you can leverage Women in Bio for your career whether you are entry level or C-Suite.  We are also talking about the unique challenges of women in the workplace and how to overcome them and get to your next level.

In this episode learn:

• Stephanie's career path and philosophy on career development
• How Women in Bio can help you get to your next level whether you're entry level, an Executive, or anywhere in between
• The current obstacles facing women who work in the sciences and what both companies and individuals can do to overcome them
• One piece of advice Stephanie wished she had earlier in her career

Please note: Stephanie joins the podcast in her personal capacity and the views expressed on this podcast do not represent the views of the National Institutes of Health or the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Learn more about Women in Bio
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Supporting (Postdoctoral) Women in Bio (Stephanie's article)

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On this episode of the podcast, Melissa welcomes back Ellen Lawrence, her wife, and Senior Director of Analytical Development for Emergent BioSolutions.

In the last year and a half since Ellen was on the podcast, she has been promoted to Senior Director, led her team through the pandemic and has started reporting to a new boss in another country.  She has also had some personal obstacles to overcome that have strengthened her leadership skills and helped her persevere to the next level.

In this episode learn:

• Ellen's advice for getting to the next level in leadership
• How to strengthen the relationship with a new boss
• What to do when you get surprising performance feedback
• How to lead a team through high attrition and a pandemic without punishing your high performers with more work
• One piece of advice Ellen wished she had earlier in her career

Note: The views and opinions that are expressed in this episode are Ellen's and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of her employer.

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Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn
The perfect 1-1 framework
Entry Level to Senior Leader in Pharma/Biotech

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On this week's episode I am sharing the tell-tale signs that you are not fulfilled in your current role and the cycle you put yourself in that keeps you stuck and unhappy. You're also going to learn the outcome from not figuring out what you want and the steps to take to reach career fulfillment.

There is also something I wish I had known years ago that would have saved me so much time and headache and I'm sharing that with you too!  Let's get to it.


What you’ll learn:

• How to know you're not fulfilled in your current role
• The results you are currently experiencing from being in indecision
• What you need for career fulfillment
• The one thing I wish I had known years ago

Mentioned in this episode:

Career Path Navigator:  This is the LAST WEEK to join Career Path Navigator. Stop settling and get into your best role.  Learn more and join by April 15th:   https://melissamlawrence.com/navigator

Learn more about working with Melissa at www.melissamlawrence.com

Are you in the right career? Take this 2 minute quiz to find out: www.melissamlawrence.com/quiz

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This week we are going to talk about career pain tolerance and settling for career mediocrity. How you feel about your career and respond to the stress of it correlates to your success and what you ultimately end up achieving in your career or your life. 

There are specific ways that people deal or cope with workplace stress or unhappiness. Knowing how you react and how you can overcome the stress is key to getting to your next level.

You’ll learn:

• 4 stress-responses your brain goes through when you want to make a change
• How to make a career change when you feel uncomfortable
• 1 question you can ask that will get you moving toward what you want
• How to avoid thought-traps that keep you stuck

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Career Path Navigator:  Open NOW through April 15th - know your best career move guaranteed - learn more and join us at  https://melissamlawrence.com/navigator

Learn more about working with Melissa at www.melissamlawrence.com

Are you in the right career? Take this 2 minute quiz to find out: www.melissamlawrence.com/quiz

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In this episode, I am breaking down a recent employee survey on career confidence and how it impacts overall career performance, happiness, and your ability to get to the next level in your career. You'll also hear case studies of how employees in pharma/biotech used career confidence to accelerate their career.

What you'll learn:

• The impact of confidence on career performance
• 3 important statistics that prove the impact of being confident in your career
• The 1 thing you can do today to feel more confident in your career

Career Path Navigator:  Open NOW through April 15th - know your best career move guaranteed - learn more and join us at  https://melissamlawrence.com/navigator

When you join by April 1st you get a bonus 1-1 session with Melissa to use at any time in the program and hard copy materials sent to your door.

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All of my clients who want a change in their career fall into 3 different categories.
When you want a change in your career, feel stuck, and like there aren't any good options - what do you do?
You don't want to leave and regret it.
You don't want to stay because you're unhappy.

You've worked hard to get where you are.
Join me in this episode to learn:

• The 3 categories of people who want to make a career change
• The solution for each group so you can stop feeling stuck
• The pitfalls and actions each group can take to reach their goals
• Dates and details for the Career Path Navigator program (with limited time bonuses!)

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Ready to finally know your next best career move? Join me in Career Path Navigator at www.melissamlawrence.com/navigator
Enrollment is open until April 15th.


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There are specific strategies you can use that will set your career plan up for success.  Through my years of helping pharma/biotech professionals create development plans that get them to the next level there are also some mistakes to avoid. 

Whether it's a promotion or continuous growth, avoid these career plan mistakes and instead follow the strategies in this episode to get you to your next level fast.


In this episode you will learn:

• How to create a career development plan that will get you to your next level
• Why you shouldn’t listen to your boss to decide what to do
• How to find your next career move even if it isn’t on the company org chart
• The limitations of following HR advice for your career development

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Career Path Navigator: If what you really want is to know what career or role would be the best fit for you and allow you to have the impact you want to - this is the program for you.  Save the date - doors open March 29th.   Learn more at https://melissamlawrence.com/navigator

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This week we are celebrating the 200th episode of the podcast! I am also delving into the importance of standing out in the highly competitive Pharma industry. Whether you're aiming for recognition, a promotion, a new job, or simply want to be seen as a credible expert, it's essential to be visible, authentic, and well-connected. Discover how to build meaningful relationships, maintain consistent visibility, and leverage your authenticity to make a lasting impact so you can get the opportunities you want and deserve.

What you'll learn:

• The 3 part formula to stand out for your expertise and leadership in Pharma/Biotech
• The questions to ask yourself to uncover what gaps you might have that are leaving you passed by for promotions and opportunities
• How to feel authentic and natural to you when being visible, speaking up, and trying new things

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On this episode of the podcast, I am solving the mystery of why you don’t know what you want in your career.  I get asked all the time - how can you know what I want if I don’t? In this episode, I'm sharing the simple steps to get to your next level and some immediate action you can take to answer this question for yourself.

Listen in to learn:

• The 3 steps I teach my clients to get to their next level
• Why you don’t know what you want your next move to be
• What you have to do to answer this question

Plus an invitation to join me in the new live training: 5 steps to knowing your next career move on March 29th.

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Career Path Navigator: If what you really want is to know what career or role would be the best fit for you and allow you to have the impact you want to - this is the program for you.  Save the date - doors open March 29th.   Learn more at https://melissamlawrence.com/navigator

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The biggest question I get asked is: How do I know what my next career move should be?
You feel stuck.
You don't want to leave unless you know it's for the right role.
When you think of staying there aren't any good options.

I have a *brand new* training happening March 29th at 12pm EST.
5 Steps to Knowing Your Next Career Move

And you are invited.

In this training I am going to teach you  the steps you need to take so you can know once and for all, what move to make.  Hear more on today's bonus episode.

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Speaking up at work or trying to get your expertise used can be hard. Doing so and having people not listen to you, roll their eyes, or worse, others get credit for what YOU just said, can be so frustrating.

On this week's episode, I'm sharing my proven and fail-proof framework for getting your voice heard and expertise used at work.  This 5 step process will leave your colleagues and stakeholders seeking your input and will improve your reputation and performance too.

In this episode you will learn:

• My 5 step framework for getting your voice heard at work
• The common pitfalls people make when trying to influence others
• How to be seen as a team player and sought after expert

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Get Your Voice Heard at Work - FREE GUIDE: www.melissamlawrence.com/voice

1-1 Career & Leadership Coaching -
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Career Path Navigator: If what you really want is to know what career or role would be the best fit for you and allow you to have the impact you want to - this is the program for you.  Save the date - doors open March 29th.   Learn more at https://melissamlawrence.com/navigator

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