Career Coaching with Jessness

In this episode, I share my end-of-year rituals that help me wrap up 2025 and how I look forward with intention every new year, hello 2026!We'll touch on my Radiant Life Framework, year-in-review/vision-casting practice, and how I incorporate feng shui.We're gearing up to birth our baby girl come this Jan, but the pod will still rock on. What's to come?Jan: Interview Strategies / The Art of InterviewingFeb: AI and how to partner with it to be a better employee / More efficientMar: Career Advancement StrategiesApril: Maternity Insights, Reflections and the Corporate WorldI also share, here for the first time ever, my latest creation, the "Self-Discovery Journal" full of 30 life-experiments to support you in connecting to your inner voice of wisdom. I've been secretly working on this and it's currently in review with my publisher. So excited to share this with you! Stay tuned.00:00 Reflecting on the Year: A Personal Journey00:00 Setting Intentions for the New Year00:22 Reflecting on 2025: A Year-End Wrap-Up02:11 The Year in Review: Collage of Memories05:36 Vision Casting: Setting Intentions for 202611:18 Rituals and Symbols: Feng Shui and Amulets13:39 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Podcast Themes and ProjectsAccess my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/linksQ for you: What end of year rituals / practices do you enjoy?DM me your answer: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/Connect:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmith161/Sign up for my monthly 'Work in Progress' Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/newsletterThis episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/orderMy books:Thank You for Dumping Me: A Memoir, Self-Discovery Guide, and Novel - https://amzn.to/4anyh57YOUR TWENTIES: No one ever teaches you how to grow up, ya know? - https://amzn.to/40nQoU3

If you are not asking questions to hiring managers, recruiters, or team members you are interviewing with for a new job...you are missing out. Let's talk about it. Hit the Highlights There's an art to all this interviewing stuff - this episode will unpack a key element of thatRemember, you are dating the job opportunity, the company, the team just as much as they are assessing you - be picky, find what you want! Make sure it's a good fit!Interviewing is not just about your skills, but also about expressing who you are.Your resume gets you in the door, but who you are carries you through.Access my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/linksQ for you: What's your fav question to ask a hiring manager during an interview?DM me your answer: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/Connect:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmith161/Sign up for my monthly 'Work in Progress' Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/newsletterThis episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/orderMy books:Thank You for Dumping Me: A Memoir, Self-Discovery Guide, and Novel - https://amzn.to/4anyh57YOUR TWENTIES: No one ever teaches you how to grow up, ya know? - https://amzn.to/40nQoU3

In this episode, I share how I prepped for my promotion before heading out on mat leave. This step-by-step strategy applies to you if you are navigating a promotion as your next career step or looking to advance your career to the next level...whether maternity leave is on your horizon or not.Disclaimer: I haven't landed the promotion and don't know the outcome...fingers crossed ;)Tune in to this episode for practical tips for setting yourself up for a promotion. I also touch on the importance of somatic practices to build confidence and manage stress during times of transition.Hit the Highlights00:00 Navigating Transitions and Career Growth03:24 Preparing for Promotion During Maternity Leave08:58 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace12:14 Documenting Achievements for Career Advancement16:37 Building Visibility19:28 Proactive Promotion Strategies21:53 Understanding Managerial Mindsets24:15 Embracing Visibility and Confidence26:40 Final Thoughts on Self-AdvocacyAccess my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/linksQ for you: Share a takeaway from this episode.Answer: DM me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/Connect:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmith161/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellojessnessThis episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/orderMy books:Thank You for Dumping Me: A Memoir, Self-Discovery Guide, and Novel - https://amzn.to/4anyh57YOUR TWENTIES: No one ever teaches you how to grow up, ya know? - https://amzn.to/40nQoU3

This week, we talk writing, self-discovery, the power of partnership, my next big leap in life, and a special gift for you...all through the lens of gratitude. Thank you for being here. I am grateful for you!Hit the HighlightsGratitude week encourages deep reflection on the past year.Writing is a powerful tool for self-discoveryThere's nothing better for an author than to hear from a readerSelf-discovery is essential for making empowered decisionsSupportive relationships provide a foundation for personal growthCelebrating new life fosters community and joyWe can't outsource self-discovery to astrology, human design or AI - this causes confusionAccess my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/linksQ for you: What are you grateful for?Answer: DM me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/Connect for more Content:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmith161/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellojessnessThis episode is brought to you by my book ‘Thank You for Dumping Me’ — a book about a blindsided breakup turned personal growth opportunity. It’s raw and real, with witty humor and a lot of heart! Let’s rebrand breakups from something to be feared to opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Get yourself a copy today: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/orderMy books:Thank You for Dumping Me: A Memoir, Self-Discovery Guide, and Novel - https://amzn.to/4anyh57YOUR TWENTIES: No one ever teaches you how to grow up, ya know? - https://amzn.to/40nQoU3

This conversation is designed to help you feel empowered during your year-end performance evaluation. You’ll learn how to build a strong relationship with your manager and turn any fear or anxiety into a positive, productive experience.I share specific tips for navigating your evaluation effectively, improving your communication, and making the process smoother and more rewarding for both you and your manager.Hit the highlights:Transform fear into empowerment during evaluations.Make the evaluation process feel good for everyone.Build stronger relationships with your manager.Effective communication is key to evaluations.Navigate year-end processes with confidence.Empower yourself in performance reviews.Create a positive evaluation experience.End-of-year evaluations can be empowering.Specific tips for your relationship with your manager.Acces my Career Success Guides & Monthly Work in Progress Bulletin: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/linksQ for you: What's your best tip for prepping for year-end reviews? Answer: DM me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellojessness/Connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsmith161/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellojessnessThis episode is brought to you by my ‘Brain Dates’ — where we figure out your next move together on a variety of topics. You can learn more on her website: https://www.jessnessrequired.com/work-with-meMy books: Thank You for Dumping Me: A Memoir, Self-Discovery Guide, and Novel - https://amzn.to/4anyh57YOUR TWENTIES: No one ever teaches you how to grow up, ya know? - https://amzn.to/40nQoU3