Career Espresso

著者: Amanda Owen-Meehan
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  • A podcast for women who want to take action to get the career they know they deserve. Every week I’ll be sharing simple, honest, and actionable career advice in short, easy to listen to chunks. Each episode looks at a common issue career or work issue with practical suggestions to help you overcome obstacles and advice and to support your career ambitions and goals.

    You’ll leave with clear strategies to help you be more fulfilled and successful at work. Quite simply it's work and careers, done your way in the same time that it takes to drink your morning coffee.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    © 2023 Career Espresso
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A podcast for women who want to take action to get the career they know they deserve. Every week I’ll be sharing simple, honest, and actionable career advice in short, easy to listen to chunks. Each episode looks at a common issue career or work issue with practical suggestions to help you overcome obstacles and advice and to support your career ambitions and goals.

You’ll leave with clear strategies to help you be more fulfilled and successful at work. Quite simply it's work and careers, done your way in the same time that it takes to drink your morning coffee.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

© 2023 Career Espresso
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  • Episode 68 - The Power of No - Creating a Strategic 'Yes' Filter for Your Career
    2024/11/27
    Are you drowning in commitments at work because you can't say no? You're not alone. In this week's episode of Career Espresso, discover why saying 'no' might be the career superpower you never knew you needed.
    Drawing from 25 years of leadership experience and executive coaching, your host Amanda reveals why the most successful women aren't the ones saying yes to everything – they're the ones mastering the art of the strategic no. Learn how one coaching client discovered that 70% of her quick favours were taking triple the expected time, while half weren't even aligned with her career goals.
    We'll be covering -
    ➡️ Why being helpful might be secretly sabotaging your career growth➡️ The hidden "Yes Traps" that keep high-achieving women stuck➡️ A practical framework for making strategic decisions about opportunities➡️ How to say no professionally without burning bridges➡️ The four currencies you're spending every time you say yes➡️ A two-week challenge to transform your decision-making
    This is a must listen episode if you -
    ✅ Find yourself overwhelmed with commitments✅ Struggle to put your own career goals first✅ Want to advance in your career without burning out✅ Need practical scripts for saying no professionally
    In the words of a recent client "I've said fewer yeses this month, but they're better yeses. And surprisingly, people respect me more for it."


    🎯 Bonus: Download our Strategic Yes Filter Template to start making better decisions today.


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Episode 67 - Building Your Professional Ecosystem - The Network You Didn't Know You Needed
    2024/11/20
    Are you tired of awkward networking events and collecting business cards that gather dust? In this weeks episode of Career Espresso, we'll reveal why traditional networking advice might be holding you back – and what to try instead.
    Whether you're an introvert who'd rather reorganise your sock drawer than attend a networking event, or simply skeptical about the whole networking game, this episode delivers practical strategies that actually work in the real world.
    What you'll learn -
    ➡️ Why the "social butterfly" approach to networking is outdated (and what really works instead)➡️ How one client built her entire professional network during morning dog walks➡️ The four essential types of connections every career needs to thrive➡️ A practical two-week challenge to start building your ecosystem without overwhelm➡️ Why asking for advice might actually make you appear more competent, not less
    This week includes networking strategies that are perfect for -
    ✅ Introverts looking for alternative networking strategies✅ Busy professionals who need efficient relationship-building approaches✅ Anyone who's ever felt awkward at a networking event✅ Early-career individuals wondering what they have to offer✅ Leaders looking to build more meaningful professional relationships
    Download the free Professional Ecosystem Builder template mentioned in this episode to start mapping your network today.


    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Networking Myths02:58 Understanding Your Professional Ecosystem05:55 Building Your Network Intentionally08:51 Practical Networking Strategies09:47 Two-Week Ecosystem Building Challenge
    Download the ecosystem builder guide


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    13 分
  • Episode 66 - The Power of Your Personal Brand Story - Moving Beyond Generic Self-Promotion
    2024/11/13

    Want to share your achievements without sounding like you're bragging? Tired of the same old "elevator pitch" advice? In this episode, your host Amanda reveals why storytelling is 22 times more memorable than facts alone – and how you can use this power to transform your personal brand.


    🎧 You'll discover


    ➡️ Why letting your "results speak for themselves" might be holding you back

    ➡️ The four essential elements of an unforgettable professional story

    ➡️ How a CFO's shocking discovery about one simple word changed her entire approach to self-promotion

    ➡️ A practical two-week challenge to craft and share your career story with confidence

    ➡️ The three common "story traps" that even experienced professionals fall into (and how to avoid them)


    Featured in this episode is a real-world case study of how one senior manager transformed her "standard" project leadership story into a compelling narrative that captured her true impact – and how you can do the same.


    Whether you're preparing for your next performance review, job interview, or networking event, this episode provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately.


    Chapters
    00:00 The power of storytelling in career development02:49 Identifying and overcoming storytelling traps06:12 Crafting your professional story framework09:06 Practical applications of storytelling12:00 Action steps for storytelling success
    Download the Personal Brand Story Framework


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    13 分

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