Do you consider yourself to be a leader? Does your team trust you as a consistent and reliable leader? You might be surprised that some people with leadership titles don't even consider themselves leaders. They think of the executives or senior leadership team as the true leaders in their organization. This is a great disservice to you if you think you are not a leader or need to be at a high level to achieve it. Believing that you have to be something other than who you are is only hurting you.  In this episode, we'll talk about the leadership development concept called leadership philo ..read more

Do you ever wonder what recruiters think when they’re looking at your resume? Are you unsure how to talk about your career break? Is the hidden job market real, and how can you break into it? All these questions will be answered in my interview with Jeff Caskey, Recruiting Manager for Workforce Genetics. He is here to peel back the curtain on talent acquisition in the life sciences industry. What you’ll learn: Why the hidden job market is real and significant, and how to tap into it Answers to the hot topics you wish you could ask a recruiter in the life sciences industry  Expert advice ..read more

84% of workers say poorly trained people managers create a lot of unnecessary work and stress and 50% of employees quit their boss NOT their job. (SHRM, Gallup) In today’s episode of Your Worthy Career, we're going to talk about managing a team. I'm going to talk about some of the issues that exist with industry management training, and I’ll share five specific things that you need to manage a team effectively and be a standout leader.   Stay tuned, because I'm going to announce a brand new way that you can master these five things that I'm going to talk about so that you can overcome th ..read more

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 m ..read more

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. Work with MelissaLearn more about 1-1 CoachingJoin Melissa's VIP Email InsidersTake the Quiz - Is it Time for a Career Change? ConnectLinkedInInstagram ..read more

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. Work with MelissaLearn m ..read more

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 Work with MelissaLearn more about 1-1 CoachingJoin Me ..read more

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 ..read more

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. Register here. Work with MelissaLearn more about 1-1 CoachingJoin Melissa's VIP Email InsidersTake the Quiz - Is it Time for a ..read more

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 misconce ..read more