How do you find a new job in 2024? What’ a job search strategy? How do you deal with rejection? These are just some of the questions Lauren’s sharing in the behind-the-scenes details of her recent job search with Career Contessa coach, Marnie Lemonik. You’ll learn: How to figure out your next career move so you can apply for jobs Tips for building a job search strategy + the exact tools Lauren used Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Book a session with Marnie: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/prof ..read more

Sex therapist Emily Nagoski didn’t set out to be a stress specialist. But it turns out, stress is affecting peoples’ sex lives, big time. After helping her sister Amelia through two life-threatening burnout episodes, the two got together to write a book about the science of burnout. For them, the journey to understanding their own stress became a deeper quest for sisterhood and meaning. Emily talks about: Completing the stress cycle The problem with self-care Connections between stress, sleep, and orgasm Why “just stress” can lead to something bigger Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: ht ..read more

Do you ever base your self-worth on your achievements at work or let yourself be defined by what you do? These career myths can keep you stuck and unhappy.   It's time to take back control and strike a balance between work and life. Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job argues we should stop trying to find a “dream” job and instead build a diversified career that allows us to live a more well-rounded life. Learn tips for reframing your work and how to build your own “good enough” job. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: ht ..read more

Navigating pregnancy while working can be a push and pull between a desire for privacy and the need for support. That’s why I invited Carry Strong author Stephanie Kramer to the show. Stephanie flips the script to transform your pregnancy years at work into an opportunity to embrace with confidence. We’ll discuss: Essential principles to embrace during each pregnancy phase How to communicate to your boss you’re pregant Advice for talking about pregnancy in a job search How to navigate  the identity shift from working woman to working mother Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http ..read more

Boston Globe journalist Shirley Leung is here to help us beat burnout and explore how the pandemic has changed our relationship with stress. You’ll learn: What’s causing our stress paradox  The relationship between stress and work Practical tips to beat burnout from a variety of experts Why the future of work isn’t a one-size-fits-all schedule Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The No Club: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-say-no-to-office-housework-non-promotable-tasks/id1434354911?i=1000565478887 ..read more

Management is hard. And managing across generations can feel even more challenging. Still, despite what the internet memes will teach you, millennials and Gen Zers can be a match made in workplace collaboration heaven—if you know how to do it. Career Contessa coach Dr. Ciera Graham will teach us: Who is Gen Z and their impact on the workplace A 5-step guide for managing Gen Z Tips for millennial managers to run more engaging 1:1 meetings Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Guest Resources: Dr. Ciera Graham LinkedI ..read more

On today’s solo episode, Lauren’s sharing some personal news about her next career chapter, what it means for Carer Contessa, and an exciting change for the podcast! Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Guest Resources: Lauren McGoodwin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Career Contessa Resources: Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.career ..read more

Only 23% of Americans report being satisfied with their careers, according to a recent Gallup survey. That leaves many people unhappy and in pursuit of something more meaningful. Andy Levine, host of Second Act Stories, studies people who start their careers over. He’ll teach you: The art of the second act The difference between planners and leapers in a second act Why money is not a substitute for purpose Where to look for inspiration for your second act career Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Qui ..read more

Stanford professor, author, and podcast host Matt Abrahams is back on the show to share simple tips that will help you think faster and talk smarter. You’ll learn: How to manage speaking anxiety symptoms Simple ways to structure your communication for the audience How to reframe the way you approach a negotiation 3 communications skills to master for success Tips for understanding your own communication preferences Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Free communication guide: https://www.careerco ..read more

LinkedIn expert Jeremy Schifeling is back on the show to share 5 ways to create a better LinkedIn profile in 2024. We’ll discuss: Which LinkedIn profile sections matter the mos—and how to optimize them How to fill out a profile when you’re in a career transition Tips for using AI to enhance your profile Tools that allow you to network with anyone Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   The LinkedIn Lab: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-linkedin-lab/ Lauren LinkedIn: https://www.linked ..read more