Career Contessa

We’re replaying one of our most popular episodes with courage coach and bestselling author Dr. Margie Warrell. If fear or self-doubt has ever held you back from making a career move or life change, this episode will help you take that next step with confidence. You’ll learn:Why fear and overthinking keep us stuck in inactionDr. Margie’s 5-step process for building courage and momentumHow to reframe failure and embrace discomfort as growth Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: The Courage Gap (Book): https://margiewarrell.com/thecouragegap/ Dr. Margie Warrell’s website: https://margiewarrell.com Dr. Margie Warrell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiewarrell/ Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo 3 in 30 episode, career coach Marnie Lemonik answers listener questions across leadership, job searching, and workplace growth. From stepping into people management for the first time to navigating stagnation, hypothetical interview questions, and asking for more feedback, Marnie breaks down the mindsets and tactical approaches that will help you move forward with confidence.  You’ll Learn:How to transition into people management with trust, structure, and clarityHow to evaluate whether it’s truly time to leave your jobHow to answer hypothetical interview questions with a clear, repeatable formatHow to ask your manager for more feedback in a direct, positive way Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW  Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Resources  Instagram Video: Hypothetical Questions: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7_A3rgVYs/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== CareerFitter Online Assessment: https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=2218  Job Search Dashboard:  https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wn  Marnie’s Free Resources https://www.marnielemonik.com/resources  Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook:  https://www.marnielemonik.com/resources/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview  10% Discount Code: CCPOD  Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/  Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/  Sponsors: Go to shopify.com/careercontessa to upgrade your selling today. Go to livemomentous.com, and use promo code CONTESSA for up to 35% off your first order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes featuring communication expert Matt Abrahams. Learn how to stay calm, concise, and confident in spontaneous conversations — from job interviews to everyday workplace interactions. You’ll learn:How to manage anxiety in high-stakes communication momentsSimple structures (like “What? So what? Now what?”) to keep your responses clear and memorablePractical strategies for handling interviews, feedback, small talk, and even email with confidence Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Think Fast, Talk Smart Podcast: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast Think Faster, Talk Smarter (Book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2DNZHX/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk Matt Abrahams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/  Career Contessa Resources: Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsor: Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes to close out the year. Career coach Kristin Evanson joins me to share how neuroscience can help you shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset — so you can approach challenges with confidence and creativity. You’ll learn:The difference between fixed and growth mindsets (and how to spot your own tendencies)Four actionable steps to reframe limiting thoughts into opportunitiesHow to navigate career transitions with resilience and possibility Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Kristen Evanson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinevenson/  Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors: Go to shopify.com/CAREERCONTESSA to upgrade your selling today. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik are in full holiday prep mode—tackling the stress that often comes with taking paid time off.  From the anxiety of unplugging to the chaos of catching up, they share practical strategies to make your vacations more restorative and less overwhelming.  You’ll Learn:How to use AI tools to streamline your post-vacation “catch up” processHow to navigate your company’s PTO norms and clearly communicate expectations How to reframe time off as an essential part of long-term career success Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW  Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Resources  Job Search Dashboard:  https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wn CareerFitter Online Assessment: https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=2218  Marnie’s Free Resources https://www.marnielemonik.com/resources  Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook:  https://www.marnielemonik.com/resources/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview  10% Discount Code: CCPOD  Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/  Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/  Sponsors Take back control of your business today. Open a Found account for FREE at found.com. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Go to livemomentous.com, and use promo code CONTESSA for up to 35% off your first order. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.