Career Progression

People who are good at their jobs routinely get promoted into bigger jobs they’re bad at. We explain why firms keep producing incompetent managers — and why that’s unlikely to change.

• SOURCES:
  • Nick Bloom, professor of economics at Stanford University.
  • Katie Johnson, freelance data and analytics coach.
  • Kelly Shue, professor of finance at the Yale University School of Management.
  • Steve Tadelis, professor of economics at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business.

• RESOURCES:
  • “People Management Skills, Employee Attrition, and Manager Rewards: An Empirical Analysis,” by Mitchell Hoffman and Steven Tadelis (Journal of Political Economy, 2021).
  • “Promotions and the Peter Principle,” by Alan Benson, Danielle Li, and Kelly Shue (The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 2019).
  • “Bosses Matter: The Effects of Managers on Workers’ Performance,” by Kathryn L. Shaw (IZA World of Labor, 2019).
  • “The Value of Bosses,” by Edward P. Lazear, Kathryn L. Shaw, and Christopher T. Stanton (Journal of Labor Economics, 2015).
  • The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong, by Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull (1969).

• EXTRAS:
  • “The Secret Life of C.E.O.s” series by Freakonomics Radio.
  • “What Does a C.E.O. Actually Do?” by Freakonomics Radio (2018).

Heidi Helfand is the author of Dynamic Reteaming, which outlines practical strategies for orchestrating successful team and company org changes. Her work is informed by more than 20 years in the tech industry at notable companies like AppFolio, Procore, and Expertcity/GoToMeeting. Today, she dedicates her efforts to sharing her knowledge through workshops, comprehensive courses, and consultative services, helping organizations navigate and optimize their team structures. In this episode, we discuss:

• The importance of reteaming and reorging

• The benefits of embracing reteaming

• The five patterns of reteaming: one by one, grow and split, merging, isolation, and switching

• Examples of successful reteaming

• Why stable teams are not always ideal

• How change can lead to great career opportunities

• The RIDE framework for decision-making

• Advice on how to set up isolated teams for success

• The anti-patterns of reteaming and the challenges that can arise

• Tactical tips for becoming a better listener

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Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-art-and-wisdom-of-changing-teams-heidi-helfand-author-of-dynamic-reteaming/

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Where to find Heidi Helfand:

• X: https://twitter.com/heidihelfand

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihelfand/

• Website: https://www.heidihelfand.com/

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• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com

• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/

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In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Heidi’s background

(03:40) How Heidi got involved with reteaming and reorgs

(07:37) Advice for people dealing with reorgs

(11:56) The benefits of change and the RIDE framework

(17:11) The five patterns of reteaming

(20:00) The power of isolation

(27:38) Advice on how to be successful by isolating small teams

(33:27) Supporting and protecting internal startups

(34:33) The one-by-one pattern

(36:44) The grow and split pattern

(39:20) The merging pattern

(42:14) The switching pattern

(50:18) Anti-patterns of reteaming

(52:49) Embracing change and growth

(58:48) How to become a better listener

(01:01:28) Lightning round

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Referenced:

• Dynamic Reteaming: The Art and Wisdom of Changing Teams: https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Reteaming-Wisdom-Changing-Teams/dp/1492061298

• O’Reilly: https://www.oreilly.com/

• Procore Technologies: https://www.procore.com/

• Kristian Lindwall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianlindwall/

• Chris Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissmithagile

• Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes: https://www.amazon.com/Transitions-Making-Changes-Revised-Anniversary/dp/073820904X

• Pat Wadors on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patwadors/

• The Four Steps to the Epiphany: Successful Strategies for Products That Win: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Steps-Epiphany-Successful-Strategies/dp/1119690358

• GoToMyPC: https://get.gotomypc.com/

• Teamwork: https://www.amazon.com/Teamwork-Right-Wrong-Interpersonal-Communication/dp/0803932901

• AppFolio: https://www.appfolio.com/

• SecureDocs: https://www.securedocs.com/

• Citrix: https://www.citrix.com/

• The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups: https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0804176981

• Tuckman’s stages of group development: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuckman%27s_stages_of_group_development

• Rich Sheridan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menloprez/

 • Menlo Innovations: https://menloinnovations.com/

• Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805

• Toyota Kata: Managing People for Improvement, Adaptiveness and Superior Results: https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Kata-Managing-Improvement-Adaptiveness/dp/0071635238

• Paulo Freire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulo_Freire

• Jon Walker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwalker/

• Managing Corporate Lifecycles: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Corporate-Lifecycles-Ichak-Adizes/dp/9381860548

• The Adizes Institute: https://www.adizes.com/

• John Cutler on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/what-differentiates-the-highest-performing-product-teams-john-cutler-amplitude-the-beautiful-mes/

• Co-Active Training Institute: https://coactive.com/

• Co-Active Coaching: The proven framework for transformative conversations at work and in life: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Active-Coaching-Fourth-transformative-conversations/dp/1473674980

• Creating Intelligent Teams: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Intelligent-teams-Anne-R%C3%B8d/dp/186922583X

• The Surprising Power of Liberating Structures: Simple Rules to Unleash a Culture of Innovation: https://www.amazon.com/Surprising-Power-Liberating-Structures-Innovation/dp/0615975305

• Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making: https://www.amazon.com/Facilitators-Participatory-Decision-Making-Jossey-bass-Management/dp/1118404955

• The Bear on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f

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Many Sales Engineers are getting hit with layoffs, especially when there’s a new acquisition. This happened to our guest before he knew what Sales Engineering was, Jeff Dryall. But it did not happen once or twice. It's happened multiple times, and Jeff used it as an opportunity to identify a new challenge and go after them, including becoming a Sales Engineer.

Show notes: https://wethesalesengineers.com/show298

"I have tried everything - and I still don't know what I am doing wrong. My ideas are not being picked up. What's missing?

If you have wondered this, then this episode is a must. Jill Avey is an extremely talented executive career coach who is on a mission to help women get promoted to the executive ranks! 

In this episode we talk about: 

• How to be assertive without being aggressive.
• Getting your message across as intended.
• Navigating double standards and double binds.
• Impacting your audience in the way you want.
• Why you need a coach.

Tune in for some actionable wisdom from one of the best!

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About Jill

Jill Avey helps women leaders get promoted to the Director and VP levels with the SisterSmart leadership programs. She does this by supporting her clients to develop their strengths, increase their influence, and improve team performance while navigating gender bias.

 She believes that everyone has talents they haven’t yet fully realized. She is inspired to help her clients find deep fulfillment in their careers, both personally and financially. Her approach is grounded in research, applied behavioral science, and her own personal experience as an executive.

 Learn more about women’s leadership by listening to the SisterSmart Leadership podcast or following Jill on LinkedIn or YouTube. 

https://sistersmart.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillavey/ 

Maggie Crowley is VP of product at Toast and previously vice president and head of product at Charlie Health, senior director of product management at Drift, and a PM at TripAdvisor. She’s also the host of Build, a podcast dedicated to product and product management. In today’s conversation, Maggie shares:

• The value of building a broad-based PM skill set

• Three qualities of the best product managers

• A step-by-step guide for crafting a product strategy

• How to break into PM

• Why great writing is often just simplifying your writing

• Why being too data-driven is a red flag

• The impact of content creation on Maggie’s career

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Where to find Maggie Crowley:

• X: https://twitter.com/maggiecrowley

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-crowley-42a97112/

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• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com

• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/

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In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Maggie’s background

(04:06) Three common traits among the best product managers

(09:33) Strategy is an important but small part of the job

(11:14) How to get better at simplification

(13:39) Tips on simplifying your writing

(15:13) Ownership as a PM

(17:53) Examples of simplifying your work

(19:39) Maggie’s Slack support group

(21:37) How to improve on following up on your work

(23:23) A realistic time horizon for PMs

(26:31) Staying in your role vs. trying a new opportunity

(27:37) The importance of “carrying the water” 

(28:56) Pros and cons of the PM job

(31:42) Advice on landing a PM role

(34:36) Maggie’s step-by-step process for writing your product strategy

(39:55) Not every feature needs a strategy

(46:29) The value of working through the process

(48:09) Maggie’s one-pager doc 

(54:16) Contrarian corner

(55:44) The worst product Maggie ever shipped

(58:33) Why being “data-driven” is a red flag

(1:01:10) Content creation as a career accelerator

(1:14:27) Closing thoughts

(1:15:17) Lightning round

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Referenced:

• David Cancel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcancel/

• On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction: https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Well-Classic-Guide-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548

• Notion: https://www.notion.so/

• The Minto Pyramid Principle and the SCR Framework: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/minto-pyramid-principle-scr

• Drift: https://www.drift.com/

• Maggies Top 5 Product Lessons for 2021: https://www.drift.com/podcasts/build/?wchannelid=hg0p3zf4yx&wmediaid=nxrdvmotr3

• Unpacking Amazon’s unique ways of working | Bill Carr (author of Working Backwards): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/unpacking-amazons-unique-ways-of-working-bill-carr-author-of-working-backwards/

• Inside Linear: Building with taste, craft, and focus | Karri Saarinen (co-founder, designer, CEO): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/inside-linear-building-with-taste-craft-and-focus-karri-saarinen-co-founder-designer-ceo/

• Adam Medros on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amedros/

• How Figma builds product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-figma-builds-product

• Strategy Document Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1frggEj_gfFD4--8eNkkyY-zHryXbN5uIS8uiMDCYVes/edit

• Shreyas Doshi on pre-mortems, the LNO framework, the three levels of product work, why most execution problems are strategy problems, and ROI vs. opportunity cost thinking: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/shreyas-doshi-on-pre-mortems-the-lno-framework-the-three-levels-of-product-work-why-most-execution-problems-are-strategy-problems-and-roi-vs-opportunity-cost-thinking/

• Einstein quote: https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/albert_einstein_122232

• The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience: https://www.amazon.com/Presentation-Secrets-Steve-Jobs-Insanely/dp/0071636080

• Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Dont Have All the Facts: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Bets-Making-Smarter-Decisions/dp/0735216371

• Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212/r

• Slow Horses on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/slow-horses/umc.cmc.2szz3fdt71tl1ulnbp8utgq5o

• Future: https://www.future.co/

• Ladder: https://www.joinladder.com/

• Pump Log: https://pumplogapp.com/

• Huckleberry: https://huckleberrycare.com/

• Toast: https://pos.toasttab.com/

• Careers at Toast: https://careers.toasttab.com/homepage

• What differentiates the highest-performing product teams | John Cutler (Amplitude, The Beautiful Mess): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/what-differentiates-the-highest-performing-product-teams-john-cutler-amplitude-the-beautiful-mess/

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This episode discusses how Southcentral Foundation supports workforce development, including workforce training, job/career progression, recruitment, onboarding, workforce competencies, SCF’s Core Concepts training, and more.

In the past it felt like recruiters and hiring managers everywhere would SHUDDER if they noticed even a month gap in your work experience. We were told we should NEVER leave a job without another to go to, and we should be ready to fully explain ourselves in an interview.

In the modern world, are resume gaps even a big deal anymore? In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about how perceptions have changed, and what hiring managers and recruiters are really thinking when they see your experience gap. We talk you through how to present things on your resume, and how to tackle the conversation at job interview stage.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Tom “This is the best podcast. My company has just gone through a reorganisation and I have recommended you to all my colleagues looking for work now. It definitely helped me massively. I took the glass of water, I clenched my butt cheeks and I said out loud walking up to the building "I am the shit!". Never prepped so well before or felt so confident during an interview. And now very happy to say I am looking forward to starting a new job in a few weeks time. Big Big thank you, keep doing this awesome show.”

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Episodes For Your Situation

How Neurodiversity plays an important role at work and gives companies the edge

As part of our inclusion mini series I have an incredible woman on the show today - Laura or Loz Shallcross is on a mission  for more people to understand what it means to be Neurodiverse and to make workplaces more accessible. She is a Support Team Supervisor at WDH and has worked there since 2008.

Loz has both Tourette Syndrome and ADHD and I have invited her to talk and educate me and you on what life's like and how this can impact career progression and how women especially feel about themselves.

She has taught me so much in this single conversation that I know she will be going on to do so much more to raise the awareness of neurodiversity so that everyone can be treated with the understanding and respect. 

We talk tics, language, misdiagnosis, misunderstanding and how workplaces can do so much more to make sure that all their employees feel included and are using their strengths to their advantage!

Employers are missing a trick and missing out on having the best people in their teams! Thank you Laura for such an open and honest conversation - you rock! 

How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions

If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression!

So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best! 

Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.

#Resources for YOU and your team!

Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.  

5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide! 

Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz? 

Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.

Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression

I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:

Connect with your host Gemma Stow:

Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

How companies need to recognise the importance of flexible working

On the show today we have an incredible inspiring woman and that is Isobel Gunn Brown. 

Isobel is ACCA qualified and has over 30 years’ experience in financial services. She is a Partner at Triple Point Investment Management and heads up the Fund Finance team acting as CFO for their Listed Funds with £2bn Assets Under Management.

Listen in to hear more about her career journey that started off in a male dominated industry in the days when it was not only common practice but more acceptable for sexism and gender bias to happen in the workplace.

She shares with us her own experiences of imposter syndrome and we chat about the can we have it all - raising a family whilst building a career and how she believes a little bit of imposter syndrome can go a long way - she is basically living proof that this is true! Keep listening and then let us know about your own experiences and how you can relate.

How to celebrate Inclusion Week with interactive workshops / sessions

If you are a leader in your organisation or maybe part of an internal network or Employee Resource Group (ERG) we are taking bookings for Inclusion week at the end of September.  We are particularly focusing on the importance of networking and making sure ALL employees have access to building those all important stakeholder relationships for career progression!

So get in touch sooner rather than later if you fancy chatting about what would benefit your organisation and its people the best! 

Let's get more diversity around those decision making tables and more importantly let's create inclusive workplaces that recognise everyone for who they are and the value they bring.

#Resources for YOU and your team!

Click HERE to get the monthly 'Visibility Matters' Newsletter > that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, visibility, allyship, self promotion  and good practice that is happening all over the place that support more women to step up and companies to recognise the value they bring.  

5 Steps to being more visible at work - Your HOW to guide! 

Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding quiz? 

Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility.

Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression

I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:

Connect with your host Gemma Stow:

Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco

In this episode, join the conversation with Shivagni Dharne and Bryan Rios as they discuss various aspects of sales engineering in Japan. From the work culture to language requirements, interview processes, and the importance of soft skills, they delve into the unique challenges and opportunities in this field. Gain insights into the booming recruitment industry in Japan, the relationship between Sales Engineers and salespeople, and valuable advice on breaking into sales engineering. If you're interested in the Japanese work environment or considering a career in sales engineering, this episode is a must-listen.

https://wethesalesengineers.com/show267

Sam has a bee in his bonnet (when does he not?) about being referred to as "former Celebrity Big Brother contestant" and Pete reveals a secret skill ... Plus, Sam's pushing the boundaries of radio but not far enough to win an award sadly. Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever it is you're listening now. Make sure to Subscribe or Follow, Rate and Review to help others find the podcast. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @stayingrelevantpodcast. Subscribe to us on YouTube @stayingrelevantpodcast. To get in touch with the podcast, email stayingrelevant@insanityhq.com To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email matthew.rouse@octaveip.com Staying Relevant®, this has been an Insanity Podcasts production, in association with Bauer Media

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In this episode, I am joined by Jenny Baskerville. Jenny leads the development and execution of KPMG UK’s Inclusion, Diversity and Equity strategy. Jenny is the Chair of the Living Wage Advisory Council, a Non-Executive Director of Progress Together, a Board Trustee of East London Business Alliance and an Access Accountancy Patron Group Member.

Today, me and Jenny explore diversity through the lens of career progression.

Here are the highlights:

• (2:12) Nicola’s journey to the head of diversity and equity at KPMG
• (05:05) The importance of listening to your heart
• (10:57) Barriers to career progression
• (24:33) Challenges within the industry
• (36:45) The importance of lived experience

Connect with Jenny

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennybaskerville

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jkbaskerville

KPMG's socio-economic pay gap publication:

https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/uk/pdf/2021/09/KPMG-Socio-Economic-Background-Pay-Gap-Report.pdf

KPMG's Social Mobility Progression report: Mind the Gap: 

https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/uk/pdf/2022/12/social-mobility-progression-report-2022-mind-the-gap-brochure.pdf

Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at www.nicolaskorko.com

Follow me on Linked In here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-buckley-strongher/

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For more details on how to work with me

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Are traditional career systems fair? 

How do you know you have optimized your career progression? 

At the end of the day, we want a fair system where we can earn fair pay and where we are rewarded for the work that we do, regardless of our skin color, regardless of our gender. More than just talking about the eradication of the parity gap that exists. I want to talk about how we can revolutionize how we approach career advancement. 

Mary describes the reason why traditional career advice is failing for everyone, regardless of gender and race. Furthermore, the career advancement misconception and how people can take a better approach to career advancement. 

An approach that feels good for the employee and the employer. An approach that yields the results you want without all of the guesswork. 

In Today’s Episode, We Discuss:

• How is the traditional career system failing [01:27]
• Where are we going wrong as a society with the way career advancement has been set up [04:04]
• We are still operating in the same traditional career advice that has been passed down for a century  [5:09]
• Mary’s vision and mission [06:34]
• How do we revolutionize the way that we approach career advancement? [09:17]
• The root cause of the problem in career advancement today [10:43]
• The misconception about working hard and advancement [15:55]
• What people need to get to higher positions [17:55]

Connect with Mary Guirovich 

Email

Facebook 

LinkedIn 

Instagram

Twitter 

YouTube

Resources Mentioned:

Mary’s Free Masterclass

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Are you following my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I would also appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! I read each of them, and they help me make sure I am providing the content that you love to hear!

The role of mentorship in career advancement cannot be overemphasized, however, apart from professional mentors, we can get guidance from people around us who align with our goals, and these people are also our mentors. 

Hey everyone, Rani Alfers is joining us on today's episode of The Mary Guirovich Show to share her views as an entrepreneur on the approach of workers to their work and careers generally, highlighting her considerations in recruiting new staff and how employees can build a healthy perception of their attitude to work in the minds of employers, as this promotes career growth. Join in and learn from this enlightening conversation!

In Today’s Episode, We Discuss:

• About today's guest, Rani Alfers. [00:42]
• Why is mentorship so important to you? [02:52]
• Differentiating between a good mentor and a poor mentor. [06:20]
• About Rani's entrepreneurial experience. [10:20]
• Rani's skincare company, EMK. [13:17]
• Did you always know that you were going to be a business owner? [15:06]
• Knowing who to surround yourself with in the workplace and life. [17:05]
• How to use job descriptions in recruitment ads. [21:35]
• How women can go about negotiating an offer. [24:52]
• As an entrepreneur, what do you see when it comes to career advancement among employees? [28:57]
• The role of identifying problems in the business and suggesting solutions. [37:03]
• How Rani creates a balance between business and life. [40:24]
• Who has been the most influential woman mentor in your life? [43:50]
• Rani's message to women dealing with self-doubt and uncertainty in their career advancement. [44:56]

Connect with Rani Alfers

Website: www.ranialfers.com

Instagram: @ranialfers

Email: rani@ranialfers.com  

Connect with Mary Guirovich

Facebook

LinkedIn

Instagram

Twitter

YouTube

Resources Mentioned:

Rani’s Podcast: Working Women Mentors

7-Step My Promotion Plan system

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Rani Alfers’ Bio:

Rani Alfers is an accomplished Entrepreneur. Over the last 17 years, she has built a successful All Lines Insurance Agency in Texas by leading a team that continues to win awards and is notably recognized in DFW. Since starting her first business in college, Rani’s passion for supporting women-owned businesses has seasoned. She invests in Women Founders, Creators, and Owners through her company EMR Equity. Also the host of the Working Women Mentor Podcast, She currently serves as CEO of EMK Beverly Hills, a Plant-Based Skincare line with a heritage in radically restoring skin with a “clean beauty” approach.

Between marginalization, self-doubt, and the typical pressures to succeed in our different careers, there is no shortage of hurdles that women must surmount to advance towards their goals. However, while we may not control some of these factors, we play a major role in determining the impact they have on our growth in the workplace. 

Hey everyone, Catherine Gates is joining us on today's episode of The Mary Guirovich Show, and she emphasizes the importance of women taking up leadership roles. She highlights crucial factors that contribute towards attaining these roles, particularly the insecurities of fellow workers, as well as how women can pursue career goals in humility and according to God's leading while working with communities to continuously empower other women to achieve the same. Listen and learn more from this inspiring conversation!

In Today’s Episode, We Discuss: 

• Introducing our guest, Catherine Gates. [01:32]
• About the BOLDLY Conference 2022. [03:18]
• Why is the deficit of women in leadership an important problem? [05:05]
• Why should women who have been overlooked persist in growing as leaders? [11:50]
• Handling the insecurities of others in the workplace. [14:54]
• Factors that contribute to women's ability to advance in their careers. [20:20]
• Why do a lot of women still struggle with low self-confidence. [27:13]
• Responding to negative treatment through God's word, without taking them personal [30:40]
• What can we do to make a difference for the women in our lives? [44:11]
• About Catherine's most influential woman-mentor. [46:02]
• Catherine's message to women who want to take the next step in their career [47:36]

• Connect with Catherine [49:43]

Connect with Catherine Gates

Website: Catherine Gates 

Email: catherinegates@womeninmarketplace.net   

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Resources Mentioned:

Sign up for the BOLDLY conference 2022. 

Catherine’s Podcast: sheWorks4Him Podcast 

Catherine’s Book: The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership. 

Join the “Women in the Marketplace Community”

“The Confidence Code” book by Claire Shipman and Katty Kay

7-Step My Promotion Plan system

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Are you following my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today, so you don’t miss any future episodes! I would also appreciate it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! I read each of them, and they help me make sure I am providing the content that you love to hear! 

Catherine Gates’ Bio:

Catherine Gates is Executive Director for Women in the Marketplace, a national non-profit that equips working women to confidently pursue their faith and career for the glory of God. She is the author of The Confidence Cornerstone: A Woman’s Guide to Fearless Leadership has contributed to several workplace Bible studies and has written over a dozen YouVersion reading plans. She is on the board of Ladies of Grace, a women’s prison ministry, and the executive advisory council of the Women’s Empowerment Center. Her passion is to help women reach their full God-given potential.

The job titles you list on your resume matters...a lot - it can be the reason a person picks up your resume and reads on. But what if you could change it? Can you give yourself a sneaky upgrade from "Content Creator" to "Marketing Manager"? 

In this week’s episode, Emma and Sarah explore the reasons you might want to consider changing your job title on your resume, some other ways to achieve the same result, and where to draw the line.

🏀 Shoot Your Shot - Shoutout to Kacie - she listened to our podcast every week for the last 3 months! Her goal was to transition out of higher education and learn more about herself by trying a new role, and she just landed a position at a recruiting agency that she is super excited about! She said if it wasn’t for our podcast she wouldn't have been able to succeed at the interview and negotiating process. Congratulations Kacie!

📄 To book an interview coaching session with Sarah, go to www.interviewboss.com.au/coaching 

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Why do many of us feel undervalued, underpaid, or unfulfilled in our jobs? In many cases, it is because we lack the tools to effectively communicate our value to employers. Other times, we are simply unable to articulate our job goals. Irrespective of the reason, a recalibration of our approach to job roles is necessary to achieve the change we want.  

Hey everyone, Coach Willena is joining us on today's episode of The Mary Guirovich Show, and she expounds on ways to gain recognition for job roles while competing with other equally qualified candidates. She describes some of the crucial errors many job applicants make as regards their resume, finding job opportunities and human resource interactions. Listen in on this educative conversation!

In Today’s Episode, We Discuss:

• Introducing today's guest, Coach Willena. [00:56]
• About Willena's work as a Recruiter. [02:48]
• What should people do to get seen for the job they want? [05:12]
• Common errors that put women at a disadvantage in getting a role. [10:40]
• Key considerations in writing a distinctive resume [14:12]
• Developing an online presence; social profiles [26:25]
• Discussing compensation; Negotiate! [30:24]
• How to get noticed by a recruiter [41:20]
• About Willena's most influential mentor. [43:20]
• Willena's advice to women struggling to take that next step. [44:40]
• The free workshop by Willena; A Practical Guide to Getting More Job Offers [45:18] 

Connect with Coach Willena

Website: Career Boss Academy  

Email: willena@careerbossacademy.com

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Resources Mentioned:

A Practical Guide to Getting More Job Offers

Check Your Expected Salary: Glassdoor, Levels.fyi   

7-Step My Promotion Plan system

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Coach Willena’s Bio:

Willena is a Certified Life and Career Coach specializing in leadership development, professional success, and personal fulfillment. Willena has worked with high-profile, influential women, including entrepreneurs, CEOs, COOs, CMOs, and senior executives from leading Fortune 500 companies. She is on a mission to empower women to become the best version of themselves. She empowers individuals through coaching and building an authentic life of confidence, clarity, and purpose by working on what matters most to them.