Career Contessa

Chronic Overachiever? How I Dialed It Back To Find Balance

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to the great feedback you all had about our first solo episode, Lauren is back with another. This time Lauren’s sharing how she’s learning ...

How to Become an Apartment Locator: Salary, Skills, & More

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re bringing you another installation in our “How to Become…” series. We’re diving into the role of an Apartment Locator AKA real e...

5 Career Goals to Set for 2022

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we’re talking about 5 career goals to set for 2022 + sharing our own relationships with goal-setting in the new year. And in case yo...

How to Build Better Bosses

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One thing we hear a lot about is how hard it is to be a boss—and how much people don’t like their bosses. And while there are a ton of leadership ...

How I Overcome Impostor Syndrome + Cultivate Confidence

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 2022! We made it to a new year! To kick the year off right, we’re sharing a solo episode with Lauren. Lauren talks about the times when she’...

The Top 5 Workplace Trends for 2022: Predictions + What They Mean For You

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For our final episode of 2021 we’ll be making workplace predictions! To help, we’ve invited Career Contessa coaches Jill Jacinto and Jennifer Simm...

The Argument for the "Good Enough" Job

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we’re discussing the argument for the  “good enough” job including 4 reasons you should seek out a job that is good enough...

Quitting Your Job with No Plan B

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode we are re-sharing one of our favorite interviews with Tess Vigeland, author of Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the C...

How To Make a Career Pivot + What Next Steps to Take (Live Coaching Call)

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes your biggest work challenges need professional advice with tailored solutions. Enter the power of a Career Coach—trained and experienced p...

5 Warning Signs You Lack Confidence (And What You Can Do Instead)

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows that 79% of women regularly lack confidence at work. And that age 40 is when we can expect our confidence levels to match up with men’...

How to Create a Sustainable Side Hustle

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Side hustles and entrepreneurship are often glamorized under a rose-colored “girl boss” lens.  People are drawn in by the allure of working on yo...

How to Request Medical Leave + What You're Entitled To According To An Employment Lawyer

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re discussing a topic that might be really intimidating—how to request medical leave. Many of us think of physical health as being the on...

How Do I Deal With Toxic Coworkers?

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with office manipulators is tricky. That’s why we invited Liz Kislik to the show. With almost 30 years of consulting, Liz has encountered co...

How to Tame Your Mind in 60 Seconds

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Research shows we are missing 50% of our lives. Why? Because we aren’t paying attention. The answer is cognitive training—also known as teaching y...

Unfulfilled Ambitions: How to Realize Your Career Intentions + Find Your Cru

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what ambitious really means outside of Instagram memes and quotes? Have you ever felt like have unfulfilled ambitious even thou...

How to Become a Recruiter: Salary, Skills, & More

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever wondered how to become a recruiter or what people mean when they say they just “fell into recruiting” you should listen to today’...

How Do I Practice Self-Compassion at Work?

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion in the treatment of their patients—a...

How Do I Overcome Impostor Syndrome at Work?

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we so often the most negative voice in our own lives? Have you ever felt like you needed to pretend to be confident at work? This feeling is p...

How Do I Give Feedback at Work + Examples On What to Say

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When’s the last time you got critical feedback at a job? Feedback is a gift and yet research shows that there’s a mismatch between how much we, as...

How to Love Your Job When You Hate It

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re currently living (and working) through another pandemic. It’s the “I hate my job” pandemic that has many workers running toward the grea...

Employee Double-Dipping: Should You Work Two Remote Jobs at The Same Time?

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Double dipping is a new career trend in which employees balance two jobs at once. Over the pandemic, this trend has become increasingly popular as peo...

How to Ask for a Raise at Work: Tips from Nike's Dir. of Global Compensation

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, we’re joined by David Buckmaster, Nike’s Global Compensation Director and author of Fair Pay to discuss...you guessed it...salary...

How to Become a Project Manager: Salary, Skills, & More

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of The Career Contessa Podcast, Aliya (CC’s Video Producer) interviewed three project management professionals and a career ...

How to Overcome Workplace Conflict: 5 Strategies That Work

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is no such thing as a conflict-free work environment. However, disagreements can actually be super helpful. The key is learning how to have heal...

How to Navigate Big Career Decisions With Values

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the very first episode of our new show, The Career Contessa podcast! We will still be delivering helpful, actionable career tips every week...

The Career Contessa Podcast - Trailer

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A weekly career advice podcast focused on women, work, and all the answers to your questions so you can be more fulfilled, healthy, and successful at ...

How to Work Smarter, Not Harder

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a person who likes to work FAST? Do you love to get a lot done and feel the satisfaction of crossing items off your to-do list? Despite our be...

How to Deal With New Burnout Symptoms When Returning to The Office

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As companies start to re-think how to bring employees back to offices—and employees start to re-think what they want out of work, managing employee ...

The Argument For a Four-Day Workweek—Exactly What to Pitch To Your Boss

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are we operating on a five-day, 40-hour schedule for a good reason? Is 40 the magic number due to tons of studies and data? Are we actually working ...

Career Identities, Cancel Culture, + Moving Forward from 90210 with Shenae Grimes-Beech and AnnaLynne McCord

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt anxious when someone asked “what do you do” and you worried about your answer? Have you ever wondered what’s your “why” i...

4 Proven Ways to De-Stress at Work And Improve Your Wellbeing

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stress first creeps up in physical ways like when you can’t sleep or your heart rate starts to beat just a bit faster. And if you don’t learn how ...

How Do I Recover From a Work Mistake?

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Making a mistake is annoying at best. Making a mistake at work feels particularly anxiety-inducing because unlike disappointing a parent, friend or ev...

How to Mold a Human-Centric Workplace

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your workplace can have a huge impact on your quality of life, so it’s important that your work environment is focused on the needs of its people. O...

What to Do When You Want to Stay Working Remotely

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here in the U.S. many people are starting to return to work in-person. While some people are excited to go back to the office, other people are absolu...

How to Escape Toxic Hustle Culture

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hustle culture is our collective need to work harder and more efficiently. It idolizes early hours, late nights, and prioritizes productivity above al...

The Great Resignation: How to Quit Your Job

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Great Resignation is a recent term that some of you may have heard floating around. It refers to the post-pandemic “quit your job” movement fu...

The Most Annoying Business Jargon We Need to Stop Using

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of weeks ago we made a post on Career Contessa’s Instagram about some of our least favorite workplace jargon. Turns out, a lot of you had s...

15 Quick Career Fixes You Needed Yesterday

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, we reached out to you all, the Career Contessa listeners and readers, to find out whether you had any specific career questions we could co...

5 Red Flags to Absolutely Avoid in a Company

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you know when a company is not a great fit for you. Whether you notice it in a job interview, 5 months into working at a company, or 5 year...

Are You Languishing? Here’s How to Feel Better

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Languishing. Many of us are doing it without even being aware of what “it” is. Languishing is not burnout and it’s not quite depression, but it...

The Most Important Career Advice You Haven't Heard Already

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s pretty obvious that our careers have a huge impact on our finances, but your finances also have a huge affect on your career. Being financially...

4 Steps to Overcome Feelings of Self-Doubt

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with and working to overcome self-doubt is a common hurdle to progress -- especially career progress. Struggles with self-doubt can: keep you ...

3 Ways to Set Yourself Up For Career Success

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Contrary to what it may feel like, you don’t have to wait for a new year, a birthday, or a new job opportunity to reinvigorate your career. You can ...

5 Steps to Career Satisfaction—According to Research

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Much of our days, our purpose, and our identities revolve around not who we are, but what we do. When we meet someone new for the first time, how ofte...

How Much of Your "Authentic" Self Should You Really Bring to Work

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being authentic at work can seem like a tricky balance. Many people feel like they have a completely different version of themselves that shows up to ...

Is Fear Masking Your Ambition? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fear often stands in the way of ambition. But how do you recognize that fear and stop it from getting in the way of achieving your goals? On today’s...

7 Types of Rest Every Person Needs

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep — only to do so and still feel exhausted? If that’s you, here’s the s...

How to Spot a Dysfunctional Workplace From An Interview

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No one wants to get stuck in a dysfunctional workplace. That’s why today we’re discussing how you can spot a dysfunctional workplace or boss—str...

The Cost of Being Indecisive at Work

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you indecisive? Does it take you hours, days, or weeks to make what may seem like a simple decision? Today we’ll be discussing how indecisivenes...

5 Common Resume Mistakes That Lead to Recruiter Confusion

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are SO many opinions out there on what you should and shouldn’t put on a resume that it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the whole resume-writ...

How To Stop a Negative Thought Spiral

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have fallen victim to a negative thought spiral—that feeling when one bad thought or experience turns into a mountain of thoughts that ma...

Hustle Harder—The Dark Side of Toxic Positivity

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hustle harder. Good vibes only. Girl, you've got this. Sometimes words of encouragement are—not so helpful. Today we’re discussing how toxic posit...

How to Job Search While Pregnant—From a Woman Who Did It

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even before COVID times, the idea of searching for a new job...while also being pregnant was a daunting one. Is it better to play it safe with your cu...

The Argument For The "Good Enough" Job

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt the pressure to make sure you’re working a job that not only pays you, but also fulfills you, is something you’re passionate ab...

4 Personality Types You Need to Build a Dream Team

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a leader responsible for driving performance and results in your organization, many variables are simply outside of your control. But one thing yo...

5 Habits Guaranteed to Maximize Your Career in 2021

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one thing we’ve all learned from 2020, it’s that sometimes no amount of planning can help you predict the future, especially when it ...

4 Signs That You’re Stuck Professionally—And How to Grow

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re midway (or quarterway) through your career and feeling stuck, you are not alone. Maybe work doesn’t feel meaningful anymore, or your ind...

The 4 “Brags” Every Woman Should Try To Boost Your Career

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Singing your accomplishments at the office—especially a virtual one—is never an easy task, but how do you tout your achievements on the regular s...

Welcome to The Femails by Career Contessa

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there, I’m Lauren McGoodwin, host of The Femails, a podcast from Career Contessa that focuses on the world of women and work by delivering helpf...

The Top 5 Workplace Trends for 2021: Predictions and What They Mean For You

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On our last episode of 2020, we’re getting futuristic and discussing 2021 workplace predictions and what we really think we can expect in work trend...

3 Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid With Emma Isaacs of Business Chicks

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been considering taking the plunge into entrepreneurship? Or maybe you’ve already dipped your toe in the business pool and you’d like to ...

Why "Humble" is The New Successful

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us think we're humble - We don't brag about our success to people with less, spout our opinions like we’re the G.O.A.T., or judge people by ...

The 3 Best Gifts for Self-Development (And To Set You Up for 2021)

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been inspired by the holiday gifting season and want to share the best career and self-development gifts for Y.O.U. We’re also joined by Gin...

5 Habits That Are Destroying Your Confidence

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that confidence is a skill that can be learned and improved? But how? For starters, you’ll want to remove any anti-confidence habits th...

2020 Wasn’t ALL Bad—Our Team’s Highs, Lows, Favorites, and Hopes for 2021

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re taking a bit of a detour from our usual career advice to talk about a much less serious topic because we’re all about finding the balance be...

How Black Women Are Prioritizing Self-Care Right Now

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is the fourth and final episode of a special 4-part series called “Black Women In…”, which will explore the ways Black women w...

Exactly How to Talk Salary In a Job Interview—And Work Situations

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re diving into salary talk—how to discuss salary in a job interview, when asking for a raise, making a career transition, and many other uncomf...

How to Build a 7-Figure Portfolio

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all wish retirement and money were things that just fell from the sky. But they don’t. Getting your money organized—and growing it to 7-figures...

The Unreality And Dream Job Myth of Emily In Paris

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does the dream job exist? Thanks to shows like Netflix’s Emily In Paris, you might think “yes,” however, you might be happy to hear the dream jo...

7 Career Lessons We’ve Learned (That We Wish We Knew Earlier)

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Career Contessa turns 7! To celebrate our anniversary, the team is sharing the best career advice we’ve heard and the career lessons we wish we had...

I Am Not Your Stereotype: Black Women In The World

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our third episode of our “Black Women In…” series, Chei, Jasmin, Stephanie, and Neveah are back to discuss common stereotypes the world has ...

How the Most Successful People Work From Home

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you do great work while sitting near the same spot where you watch Netflix? How can you maintain and grow your network when you spend less time...

Money, Blogging, and The Power of Morning Routines with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is with Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, the content creator and brand builder behind The Skinny Confidential, which is a blog, book, podcas...

Gratitude Letters: How to Cultivate Happiness In The Workplace

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude. It’s something we hear a lot about. But what are gratitude letters? On today’s episode, we’ve got Nancy Davis Kho, author of The Than...

How to Confront Your Fear-Based Thoughts

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is a nasty 4-letter word that can keep you from moving forward. So how can you confront your fear-based thoughts? On today’s episode, we’ve g...

4 Types of Problem Coworkers on Selling Sunset And How To Avoid Them In Your Office

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re discussing problematic workplace behavior and specifically using Netflix’s new-ish reality show Selling Sunset as our case study. We’ll us...

4 Rules for Gaining Control of Your Money—And Saving Hundreds This Month

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re discussing budgeting and how you can use it to take control of your money even during Covid times with Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need a Bu...

Black Women vs. White Privilege: From tone policing to code-switching, the toxicity of white feminism

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In our second episode of our “Black Women In…” series, Chei, Jasmin, Stephanie, and Neveah are back to discuss white privilege. Plus, we’re ad...

5 Signs You ARE A People Pleaser + How to Stop

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you too accommodating in your daily life—so much so that it's actually a hindrance to your work?  Well, you might be a people pleaser. On today...

How Do I Prepare for an Informational Interview? 15 Questions to Ask

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re discussing informational interviews—one of our favorite tools that can be used anytime in your career like in a job search, networking, care...

How to Navigate a Toxic Workplace

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re discussing toxic workplaces— the signs to watch out for, when you know your workplace is indeed toxic, and how to get out. We are joined by ...

Black Women in The Workplace: 4 Friends on What It's Like to Be Black, Female, and Working in America

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our special series called “Black Women In…” co-hosted by Career Contessa coach, Chei Burris. On our first episode, Chei is joined by ...

How to Cultivate a Growth Mindset

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re discussing how you can train your brain (yes, you can do such a thing) to have a growth mindset with Career Contessa coach Kristin Evenson. Kr...

How To Answer Any Job Interview Question

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Behavioral interview questions require candidates to share examples of specific situations they’ve been in where they had to use certain skills. The...

Overcome The Frozen (Middle) Career Stage

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like your career stalled out? Or like you were in a frozen career stage once you got to middle management. This is actually pretty ...

5 Actions to Create a More Inclusive Workplace

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Building inclusive workplaces don’t happen overnight. They require consistent learning, changes in habits, and leadership’s commitment. However, w...

How Leaders Can Support Their Black Employees Navigating Racial Injustice

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how leaders can support their Black employees navigating racial injustice with our guest expert Desiree Booker, CEO/Founder, ColorVizion Lab. De...

From Homelessness to the C-Suite: Meet Rosanna Durruthy, VP of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LinkedIn

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rosanna Durruthy is a force. Now the Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LinkedIn, Rosanna was a precocious child and had ...

How to Attach to a Purpose, Not a Job Title

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to attach to a purpose, not a job title will help you manage unexpected changes with your career—but also help you learn how to be more...

How to Be Actively Anti-Racist at Work + Life

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As you’ve probably seen in other messaging across Career Contessa, we stand in solidarity with the Black community against racism, hate, and injusti...

Managing Up: Achieve Success in the Workplace with Any Type of Boss

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often, leadership focuses on how to manage others, specifically on how to manage and lead those that you directly supervise however it is also equally...

Is My Career On Hold? How to Move Forward

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus episode! We’re discussing what to do if you feel like your career is on hold right now due to Coronavirus and what you can do about it. To hel...

The Femails Presents: Money Power Moves

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode four of our month-long Power Moves series, we’re discussing money. We’ll go over why your self-worth is not your net-worth and three mo...

How to Write the Perfect Pitch For Everything in Your Life

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re discussing how to write the perfect pitch for anything in your life.  One of the most popular resources on Career Contessa are our down...

The Femails Presents: Career Power Moves

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode three of our month-long Power Moves series, we’re discussing careers. We’ll go over what career power moves are and three career power ...

What to Expect When You Return to Work During Coronavirus

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have another great bonus episode to help support you during the Coronavirus. Today we’re discussing what you can expect when you return to work....

The Femails Presents: Relationship Power Moves

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of our month-long Power Moves series we’re discussing relationships. We’ll go over why relationships matter and how to build your p...

Suffering Zoom Fatigue? How to Fix That

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zoom fatigue is real and it’s hitting us quickly! In this bonus episode, we’ll discuss what is Zoom fatigue, why you are not crazy for getting exh...

The Femails Presents: Self-Care Power Moves

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off our first episode of the Power Moves series focused on the topic of self-care by discussing why self-care is important and three ...

Lauren's Got News To Share

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Career Contessa’s founder, Lauren McGoodwin, has some exciting news to share! Her book, Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Caree...