Deeper Than Work

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Isimemen Aladejobi, a Career & Business Strategist, wife, mom, and all-around powerhouse! Isi has made it her mission in life to help Black women secure their dream jobs, grow their dream businesses & live rich fulfilling lives. Growth-minded people know how to receive feedback and constructive criticism in a way that doesn’t devalue their personhood. In this episode of Deeper Than Work, Isi and I talk about how to shift your belief system to one that will ground you, sustain you, and have you thriving! According to Isi, the whole process of shifting and behaving differently starts with radical, transformative honesty. What do you believe about yourself? Join us in this episode as we help you discover how to access your truest thoughts about what you want and deserve, how to find instances of repeated truth about your life and your work, and how you can follow three steps to experience life-altering breakthroughs in your career and life.

In this episode of Deeper Than Work, I had the pleasure of speaking with Glory Edozien, Ph.D. Dr. Glory is a LinkedIn Visibility Expert for Thought Leaders. She teaches women in mid-level management how to get visible in their careers so that they can get the recognition they deserve and attract senior management positions! According to Dr. Glory, visibility is all about “letting people know what you are capable of and the value that you bring to an organization.” She teaches high achieving women how to create expert-driven content based on her visibility formula and why it’s so important. Join us in this episode as we help you discover how to position yourself in digital spaces, how to uncover your unique value, and what you can do to drastically increase visibility for your career journey. If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

If you’re anything like me, there are days that pass by and you can’t account for each hour of your day. Maybe you’re spending more time than planned watching TV or scrolling social media. You haven’t been able to identify the gaps in your schedule, thus you don’t know how to make time for your priorities. You don’t know what causes distractions, so you have no real, consistent plan for your time. Time is relative and it’s different for every one of us. You and I both have different demands on our time, thus our 24 hours will not look the same. However, we can all benefit from determining our real priorities and creating time for what matters most to us. Join me in this episode as I help you figure out what your real priorities are, how to create more time in your day, and how you can be in charge of your own schedule, so that you can focus on your priorities and plans. If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve coached women through the fear of hearing, “No.” So many of us are afraid of feeling rejected and we take the “No” personally. We don’t try new things, we don’t ask for what we deserve, and we don’t give ourselves a chance to pursue our dreams because we fear potential rejection. Rejection decreases your ability to keep pushing forward. It increases anger, anxiety, depression, jealousy, and sadness. It drives imposter syndrome and lack of self-confidence. It sabotages your future success. Join me in this episode as I unpack the fear of hearing, “No,” the underlying fear being rejected, and how you can push past that fear. If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Not sure how? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help!

In this episode of Deeper Than Work, I’m speaking with Minda Harts, CEO of The Memo LLC, speaker, and best selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table. Minda is dedicated to teaching women of color how to advance their careers, secure leadership positions and partnering with organizations to build equity and inclusive workspaces. Listen in as we not only talk about how to secure your seat at the table as a woman of color, but how to be prepared so that you’re actually heard once you’re there. If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

In this episode of Deeper Than Work, I am thrilled to be joined by Lexi B. Lexi is an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, freedom fighter and a Black woman in tech. In addition to all of that, Lexi is a community builder - which led her to create Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech. The goal of Sista Circle is to support the work of Black women in the Tech industry by building a strong network and safe space. Sista Circle partners with tech companies like Facebook, Instagram, and Slack, to promote recruitment and retention of black women. Lexi and I talk about her experiences being the only person that looks like her in the room, the importance of building a strong community, and how to change your own internal narrative. If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

One thing I’ve learned over my 15 years in Corporate America is that feedback can be a key differentiator between those who succeed and and those who don’t. Especially for those of us who are looking to climb the ladder, take on leadership positions, and/or secure higher paying opportunities, understanding what we should stop, start, and continue doing is a critical part of our journey. All feedback is NOT created equal though and research tells us that Black women are less likely to receive the kind of meaningful feedback we need in order to improve our skills so we can get to the next level. Join me in this episode as I dive deep into how important good feedback is, and how you can take control of the conversation so you can demand the kind of feedback that will help you take your career to the next level. If you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Have you ever had that nagging thought in the back of your mind that you’re meant to be doing so much more in your career than you currently are? That even though, on paper, your career looks like it’s exactly where it should be, you can’t shake the feeling that there’s still so much of an impact you’re capable of making? Congrats! That means you’re ready to transition from just “good” to “great”! Whether your next level involves finally doing the work that aligns with your God-given purpose, or going after the title and pay you know you deserve, or stepping out on faith so you can start your business, it’s time for you to enter your season of greatness. Join me in this episode as I dive deep into the three core beliefs every person who has successfully up-leveled in their career, must have. As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

In the final episode of this 3 part series breaking down the 3 things you’re underestimating in your career that are keeping you from reaching the level of success you crave, I’m talking about community - which is the last foundational piece of building a successful career. So many of the women that I talk to throw networking and community to the side, thinking they can ride the elevator of success to the top by themselves. But truthfully, community means SO much more than team work. And it’s not just about networking, either. If you’re not leveraging community in your career and fostering relationships with people, you’re doing yourself a serious disservice - and I’m here to tell you how to start utilizing this key strategy for maximum success. Listen in as I dig into the benefits of building your own personal career community, why networking really is the key to your net worth, and how community is the critical missing piece in your career success strategy. As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

In part 1 of this series, episode 51, I talked all about confidence - which I believe is the #1 thing blocking your career glow-up. I broke down how detrimental lack of confidence is and why it’s the one critical skill for crafting a successful career. Today I’m unmasking the second biggest culprit when it comes to career standstills - fear. In all of the conversations I have with women, there’s a lot of fears that come up when it comes to why they’re not progressing in their careers. They’re afraid to ask for a raise, afraid to apply for that job, afraid to actually move in the direction they need to go in. There are so many women out there swimming around in stuck, fully aware of the next step they should take but unable to push past the fear to step into the careers they’ve always wanted. Listen in as I break down how doubt is paralyzing your career and what you can do to finally cut the cord on fear. As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Since launching my free Career Breakthrough Coaching Sessions about a month and a half ago, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with dozens of women about their career journeys and goals. It’s been such an eye opening experience - both for me and for the women I’ve spoken with. What I’ve noticed is that although the women I’m speaking with have different goals and are at different places in their career, there are common blockers that run through each of their stories and that these blockers are responsible for keeping each of them “stuck”. Of all the blockers I’ve uncovered, there have been 3 major ones that are not only common, but are often so ingrained, the women I speak with don’t even realize how these things are negatively impacting their career success. I’m tackling the biggest and most crucial blocker I’ve come across - lack of confidence - and breaking down how to immediately increase your self-confidence so you can level up in your career. As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

I wrote a post on the Your Career Girl Facebook page last year that started off with the words: I don’t believe in Impostor Syndrome. And as you can imagine, it was quite controversial. Impostor Syndrome is defined as the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or was legitimately achieved as a result of one’s own efforts or skills. And while I believe that there are very real emotional and professional implications of being affected by Impostor Syndrome, I don’t believe the premise of the argument. Impostor Syndrome isn’t some thing that women of color have created on their own - its origins stem from some very real implications of racism. Also, Impostor Syndrome isn’t something that women of color are destined to deal with for the rest of our lives - it is very possible to push through. Listen in as I break down my definition of Impostor Syndrome, explain the different types and share my 4 step process on eliminating it once and for all. As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Not sure how? Head to yourcareergirl.com/review for a step by step guide!

I was chatting with one of my career coaching clients the other day about her professional journey, and our conversation veered onto the topic of when she was fired two years ago from her job and how much emotional baggage she still carried from that experience. Even though she’s since found another role that she enjoys. Even though the reason for her being fired wasn’t because she was incompetent or not good at her job, she still carries the scars. Our conversation was both inspiring and triggering for me. It got me thinking about my own lay off back in 2011 and how rattled I was by it and how it still shapes the way I view and interact with organizations all these years later. Listen is as I dig into the implications of being involuntarily let go from your company and what you can do to process this professional trauma. As always, if you’re a fan of the Deeper Than Work podcast, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. Not sure how? Go to yourcareergirl.com/review for a step by step guide!

We’re chatting with Salary Negotiation Coach, Kathlyn Hart in this week’s episode and we’re breaking through the myths and negative thinking associated with asking for more money. Kathlyn specializes in financial empowerment and her mission is to help you earn more money so you can live your most bold and brave life. She’s not only been able to amass huge success in her own finances by saving over $16,000 to quit the 9-5 world to make my dream of backpacking across Asia a reality and finding the courage to successfully switch careers from non-profit to software design, she’s also coached countless millennials on their journey to increase their income as well! Listen in as Kathlyn shares her super practical and relatable advice on how to give yourself permission to prosper. P.S. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Hey Career Girl Nation! After a quick Holiday break, we are back with the first episode of 2019. My initial thought was to tackle goal setting and developing your career action plan for the year, but then I realized two things: 1) We’ve done that already (check out episode 22 from 2017), and 2) At the foundation of any career strategy is…clarity. That said, we’re diving into getting completely, crystal clear on what you want to be doing in your career. Listen in as I break down my 3 steps to clarity: >> Knowing your what, why and how >> Understanding your point >> Staying in alignment P.S. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.