Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Micromanagers aren't always doing it just to be jerks. They may not even know they are coming across this way. Often they have learned bad habits from other bad leaders. Other times they are under stress and aren't sure how to deal. Tips: Try to give them the benefit of the doubt Try to explain how you felt during a specific time the micro managing was too much Offer a counter solution Accept that it may never change and create a plan Get support from your team Inform, inform, inform Think ahead Uncover the fears Set boundaries Evaluate yourself and your work Proactively work to increase trust where / when you can To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

Quit with grace and gratitude! Even if you've reached the point where you are like F this!! We never want to burn any bridges. You just never know when your paths may cross with people you work now, in the future. Keep it positive. Keep it brief. Could be done via: Email Phone In person What should your notice include: Greeting Thank you Notice Timeframe Easy transition Keep in touch Here to help Thank you, Name To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

In this episode we talk about Laura's story including her career crisis and what she did to overcome it. We also dive into passion vs purpose. Laura shares, "When you use passions for a compass for your career it can lead people in directions that aren't necessarily right for them." Additionally we talk about what The Genius Habit, how you can use Laura's tracker to see your progress and society's rules! Check out her website here: http://www.lauragarnett.com/thegeniushabit To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

It is not fun or cool to be excited about a new job just to start and find out it is terrible. Sometimes we can avoid it. Other times we can't, people are really good liars. Questions to help assess culture fit: Ask all the people you interview with why they like working for the company If you talk to people who will be on the team you'll be working on, ask them to describe the team dynamics Research Go through your network, do you know anyone who works / worked there? Make sure you get to meet/interview with the right people (future manager, peers, people you'll partner with, etc.) Know what culturally hasn't been a fit for you and ask professional questions around those specific items Don't be afraid to ask follow up questions to answers in number 6 Peer question - what's on thing you would change in your role and why Stay or go? It depends! How bad is it Benefits to staying? How miserable are you? How long has it been? Confidence in avoiding this in your next role? To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

I did these searches in the Apple App Store Searched: Job ZipRecruiter Indeed Glassdoor Snag Monster LinkedIn Searched: Jobs ZipRecruiter Indeed Glassdoor Snag Instawork Monster Searched: Career PathSource CareerBuilder Personality Match ZipRecruiter Glassdoor Indeed Good & Co MB Personality Type Monster Searched: Careers U.S. Army Career Navigator Symlicity Jobs and Careers ZipRecruiter Acada Glassdoor Indeed PathSource Monster CareerBuilder Temp or Contract Work: UpWork Fiverr Niche apps / websites Interesting: Handshake To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

2020 is going to be an exciting and amazing year! Before we set new goals think about your current role and reflect on: How do you feel on Sunday nights? How do you feel about the work you do everyday? How do you feel about the team you work with? How do you feel about your leader? How do you feel about the organization you work for? Feel free to make that pros / cons list :)  Now let's think about what you would change / improve: Sunday nights Work you do everyday Team Leader / manager / boss Organization Let's dream now. Perfect world scenario, you have everything you want, no limitations, truly perfect scenario, what would your career look like: Sunday nights Work you do everyday Team Leader / manager / boss Organization Super nerds! Grab an excel or flip chart. Put your answers together. Maybe put some categories to it. Current facts / info Feelings Change / improve Pros Cons Perfect world scenario Etc. Laying it all out, you can see the various buckets / areas. This also allows you to see the full picture and identify goals. And also the gaps. The gaps can help identify what your goals could be. Make sure your goals are SMART S - Specific M - Measurable A - Attainable / Achievable R - Relevant T - Time based Now reverse engineer your goals. Work them backwards and map out each step! To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

Benefits to employees: Learning new things often fuels us Provides us with career advancement Pushes us outside our comfort zone Look at things differently Increase creativity Provides focus and clarity Increased compensation Confidence Knowledge Benefits to employers: Increases productivity Allows employees to level up Can contribute more Increases retention Increases job satisfaction Where you can learn things / get professional / personal development: Conferences Podcasts Audio books Online courses Mentor Meet ups Networking events Social events Seminars Workshops Webinars Online groups Therapy Family Phone apps Art shows Museums TED talks College courses Community education courses Books Ask a friend to teach you something Explore new places Journaling / writing Documentaries Experience new things Meditation Explore new hobbies Brainstorm sessions To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

Time off is so so so important. We all need time to decompress and unwind. Benefits: Re-charge Rest Fun outside of work Clear our minds Get the creative juices flowing Be more productive when you get back Clarity of focus will increase Reduces your stress Contributes to improved work / life balance Your relationships will improve To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

It's not unheard of to get what you think is your dream job and you realize it's not great. Or worse, you hate it. If you've been here for a hot minute you know I'm an advocate for people being happy in their jobs and careers. What to do if you've found yourself in this situation: Take a deep breath Try and find the positive Find the disconnect Chat with your manager / leader Figure out if whatever you don't like is permanent or temporary What enticed you to take the job? Is there anything that could make you happy with your current situation? How long has it been? Soooooo nothing is perfect. Are you being realistic? Are your expectations realistic? Is it the job that sucks or the environment? Do you just need a vacay? What you can do to possibly avoid this situation in the future: Be thorough in the interview process Be honest when you're interviewing Look at reviews online Is there anyone in your network that has worked for the organization? Do a social media search To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

We absolutely need to be passionate about something! Could be in your job, also could be in your personal life. Something that fuels us. Sometimes we are going through some hard stuff and work and our passion fizzles out. That is ok What we need to evaluate is: Is this funk or fizzle permanent? Is it worth riding it out / sticking it out / seeing it through? Do your have other passions outside of work? I've had jobs that fizzle from a passion perspective, find other things! Learning Getting outside our comfort zone Exercise Podcasting Puppies Etc etc There are also times where the passion increases at work so we may have to slow down on passions outside of work. Tips: Stay positive What were you passionate about, if anything? What are you currently passionate about? Is there anything from your personal life you can incorporate into work? Have a transparent conversation with your leader Stop the grind What changed? Are you just bored? Or have you truly lost your passion? Take your time off, use it, for real! Make a plan to re-light your fire Hard question: are you getting in your own way? Find a coach or mentor To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

To work together: listentocareertalk.com To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message

Your job and career won't always make you happy AND there are pieces we can own Tips: Start with knowing what makes you happy Know that you deserve to have a job that makes you happy Have transparent conversations with your leader if you have that rapport Attend conferences, webinars, etc. to learn new things Push yourself outside of your comfort zone Do work you're proud of and want to share with others Do the work you're good at Strive for some semblance of a balance Celebrate your wins Go after what you want Let your confidence shine Set boundaries where appropriate Don't wait until the next thing to find happiness Get / find the support you need Align yourself with the culture that you enjoy To support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the Google Survey: https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1 To connect: Instagram: @stephdennis13 @careertalkpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/stephdennis13 We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message