✨ Note: This is the last episode of the season—and 2023. I look forward to reconnecting on March 4, 2024! ✨ ?????????? ??? ?????? ???? ?? ???? ?? ??? ????? ???? ?? ?????????????.—Heather Vickery I had so much fun chatting with Heather Vickery, author of ? ?*?? ????????: ?????? ??? ????? ???? ? Having fear isn’t the issue, says Heather. After all, fear is what protects us from real danger. But if we can break down our fears and question which ones serve us (or don’t ?), we can learn to push through and reach our goals. It’s all about taking ??????????? risk.       ..read more

Do you want to enhance your resume to increase your chances of getting hired? A field-tested tactic I use with my clients to achieve this goal is using job descriptions as a guide. By understanding the specific skills and experience that employers are looking for, you can tailor your resume to better match their needs and improve your chances of landing an interview. In this episode, I'll explain how you can: Tailor your resume to your target role by searching for 1-3 job descriptions and analyzing the skills and qualifications they're looking for. Identify key skills in job descriptions to ..read more

Did you know that many of us used strategies early in our career that may stifle our rise to the C-Suite? Despite our best efforts to excel in our roles, a seat at the leadership table may seem beyond our reach, leaving us feeling undervalued and stuck in our current position. My guest, Ellen Connelly Taaffe—author of ⁠The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place⁠—has figured out what’s holding us back (hint: mostly, it's ourselves). She also has good news: we CAN push through those self-imposed barriers. Listen in to learn how we can pivot away fro ..read more

The first order of business in overcoming interview-related anxiety is ?: ? Remember that you’re also interviewing THEM! Yes, you’re the candidate, but fit is as important for you as it is for them. You deserve the opportunity to gather your own intel to make a decision. ? Write down 10 success stories to share. ? Curate a list of possible (interviewer) questions. ?Record your answers on Zoom or Yoodli. ? If the interview will be remote, this is a great opportunity to check how you should clean up your background, and check your eye level to see if you’re looking through the camera ..read more

Anne Janzer is the author of 8 books on the craft of writing. The latest, The Writer's Voice, is perfect for those of us who want to level up our craft, even if our main content is business email. She's an expert at the art of developing a unique voice that resonates with readers and strengthens our connection with them. As a marketer, she's consulted with more than 100 tech companies, so believe me when I tell you she understands voice. With her extensive knowledge and future-focused approach, Anne continues to serve as a trusted guide for aspiring writers so we can quickly adapt our writing ..read more

Listen to this short episode for 10 quick ways to modernize your resume. If you know your way around your software, it should take you just 15 minutes. If you're visual, you can see how I put these tips into practice at www.wordsofdistinction.net/samples By the way, if you’d like to get tips like this more frequently, I spend a lot of time on LinkedIn. Please do connect with me. You can find me at ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/emilysfwong⁠. Please let me know if you heard me on this podcast, and let me know if there’s a topic you’d like me to cover. You can also sign up for my monthly newsletter if ..read more

Discover the secrets to writing with confidence and strategy in the workplace. Join Erin Lebacqz as she uncovers the challenges of strategic writing and how to balance clarity and emotional intelligence. The truth about language choices may leave you questioning your own communication skills. And that's OK. We should constantly be evaluating and refining how we can communicate, so we can get better at it. Let's remember: Practice makes progress... Since the pandemic and resulting hybrid workplace, we're using writing to not only inform others—but to connect with them. By using some strategy an ..read more

Discover the secrets to writing with confidence and strategy in the workplace. Join Erin Lebacqz as she uncovers the challenges of strategic writing and how to balance clarity and emotional intelligence. The truth about language choices may leave you questioning your own communication skills. And that's OK. We should constantly be evaluating and refining how we can communicate, so we can get better at it. Let's remember: Practice makes progress... Since the pandemic and resulting hybrid workplace, we're using writing to not only inform others—but to connect with them. By using some strategy an ..read more

If you’re considering a side gig—either as insurance in an unpredictable job market or as a creative outlet for your passion project—video can be an easy entry point to set yourself up as an authority on your topic. Just remember: The journey toward entrepreneurship is not a one-time feat. It's a continuous process of learning, growing, and honing your skills. The idea is to embrace every opportunity—yep, that includes “mistakes”— as stepping stones for our growth. One of my favorite things about my guest, Tanya (sounds like “CAN-ya”) Smith, is that she prefers live streaming vs. recordings ..read more

If you worry about leaving money on the table when negotiating job offers, or you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the different types of employer equity grants, or you aren’t sure which are the best options for YOU, then you’re not alone!  Many job seekers struggle to navigate the complexities of equity compensation, often realizing too late that they missed opportunities to maximize their earning potential.  Despite their best efforts, they find themselves settling for less than they deserve or failing to effectively communicate their worth to potential employers. In this episode, we ..read more