Have you ever thought “I’m stuck. What’s wrong with me? Is this all there is? Today’s guest, Satya Doyle Byock, hears these refrains regularly in her psychotherapy practice where she works with “Quarterlifers,” individuals between the ages of (roughly) sixteen to thirty-six. She understands their frustration. Some clients have done everything “right”: graduate, get a job, meet a partner. Yet, they are unfulfilled and unclear on what to do next. While society is quick to label the emotions and behavior of this age group as generational traits, Satya sees things differently. She believes these s ..read more

Today we had the pleasure of talking with Durana Elmi. She’s a business woman, mother, people-first leader, and truly someone we could have talked to for hours. Officially Durana is the COO at Cymbiotika, a supplement company that helps fill the nutritional gaps caused by modern-day diets. Durana shares not only her great advice for managers, and entrepreneurs but also talks about failures and feeling like she’s not doing enough. A feeling too many of us can relate to! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Cymbiotika (use code CONT ..read more

Why do some people break through and make an impact at work while others get stuck going through the motions? In every organization, there are Impact Players—those invaluable colleagues who can be counted on in critical situations and who consistently receive high-profile assignments and new opportunities. Whether they are on center stage or behind the scenes, managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team. While their impact is obvious, it’s not always clear what actually makes these professionals different from their peers. Today on the s ..read more

We’re very excited to be talking with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a psychiatrist and author of Real Self-Care. We’re discussing why it’s hard to escape toxic wellness culture and the difference between faux self care and real self care. Plus, Dr. Pooja explains her 4 principles of real self-care that includes unique advice on boundaries, guilt, and understanding your values. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Dr. Pooja Website: http://bit.ly/41noB5F Real Self-Care: http://bit.ly/3ImkEFW Dr. Pooja Instagram: https://bit.ly/3SuAxP5 Gemma ..read more

The salary transparency movement is well underway: In 2021, Colorado paved the way for new laws requiring businesses to list salary ranges on job ads, and New York City rolled out its own pay range law in November 2022. Now, in 2023 a handful of other states and cities are rolling out their salary transparency laws and naturally, we want to know how this will impact your life. We invited negotiation expert, Andres Lares, to the show to discuss how you can use these salary transparency laws to your benefits, tips for talking about salary during a negotiation process, and #1 thing you need to bu ..read more

Today we’re discussing networking. Yes, it gets a bad rap but networking is a necessary skill to success—and it won’t seem that hard after a little practice. Plus, according to HubSpot, 85 percent of jobs are filled through networking. Seventy percent of jobs are never even published publicly, meaning that many opportunities come from simply talking to people — whether it’s a formal meeting or over an Instagram DM. It’s a daunting reality.  Luckily, there are plenty of tactics and tools anyone can use to strengthen or build new relationships — and that’s what we’ll be covering today with ..read more

We know you work hard—but does your boss? Too often, managers overlook employees who aren’t directly in front of them. When this happens, it’s easy to feel undervalued and even discouraged. That’s why it’s so important to make your responsibilities—as well as your achievements—visible to your leader. How? Career Expert Melody Wilding is here to share 4 tips to help you stand out, especially if you’re working remotely! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Email Hacks: http://bit.ly/3XON0io Communication Guide: http://bit.ly/3Ojy5bI ..read more

Today is all about that very important job search tool—your resume. With so much uncertainty in the labor market, news of layoffs, and maybe just wanting 2023 to be the year of a new career for you, it’s a smart move to have an impressive resume ready to send whenever a job opportunity comes across your desk! To help you prepare, we're sharing 5 resume trends that will take hold in 2023 and how you can apply them! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  How to Read a Job Posting: http://bit.ly/3HFFUr7 The 24-Hour Resume Makeover: htt ..read more

Have you ever wondered why some people are great at sticking with their habits while others struggle to stay motivated? Have you ever started something—a work project, new exercise routine, outdoor hobby, etc—only to lose interest later on? Today’s show is completely dedicated to better understanding motivation—and its companion accountability—so you can create more of both in your life. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  2023 Career Camp: https://bit.ly/3XniJGN   Episode Perks: Are you considering a career in tech? Check o ..read more

Today we’re talking about emotions, specifically anxiety. Many of us have been taught that any anxiety is bad—and we should learn how to prevent it. But what if you could learn how to harness the power of anxiety to create a better future? That’s what we’ll talk about today with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary, an anxiety researcher and author of the book Future Tense. Plus, Dr, Tracy is sharing an actionable tip to help you filter what to say “yes” to this year that we can’t recommend enough! Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  Uncommon ..read more