Deeper Than Work

One thing I'm very passionate about is helping women make more money. I'm all about breaking that glass ceiling, and earning the salary you' re worth. I see a lot of people struggling when it comes to asking for a raise. People don't seem to know the right steps to take, and aren't getting the outcomes they hope for. The biggest mistake I see people make is not being prepared for the big conversation. You can't just schedule a meeting with HR and tell them you want a raise--there is so much you should do before you even think about requesting that meeting! In today's episode, I'm sharing the five things you need to do so that when you go into that meeting with your manager, you're fully prepared. If you are trying to get a salary increase this year, then episode 31 is a must-listen for you! Check out the show notes at: yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode31

One of the differentiating characteristics of top performers and everyone else is the incessant drive to make an impact. Top performers need to make professional contributions that matter and are valued. For this reason, it's no surprise that they're almost always in some stage of career transition. Whether they're moving to a new role, taking on a new project, or implementing a new idea, top performers are either preparing for, in the process of, or just finishing up making some kind of move. The thing is, even though it's not uncommon for these types of opportunities to present themselves to top performers, there are times when no matter how hard you work or how well you do your job, you're not being tapped for the actual opportunities you want. In episode 30, I'm talking about the importance of building a brand that supports the kinds of moves you want to make in your career. If you're ready to be more strategic and intentional about choosing your next career opportunity, then this episode is a must listen! Check out the show notes at: yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode30

This episode is a little different from other episodes, but I just had to dive into the controversy surrounding the new movie, All the Money in the World as it relates to the gender wage gap. If you're unaware, right on the heels of the controversy with actor Kevin Spacey being accused of sexual misconduct against several men, the producers decided to re-shoot the movie so they could essentially remove Kevin from all scenes. When asked to re-shoot the movie, Mark Wahlberg (man) said yes, as long as he was paid $1,500,000 to do so and Michelle Williams (woman) said yes, and that she'd even be willing to donate her salary to make it happen! As you might expect, once news of the pay discrepancy went public, some people were calling for Marky Mark's head on a platter and demanding he do something to right this wrong (he's since donated all the money he made from the re-shoot to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund in Michelle Williams' name). Listen in to episode 29 as I break down my thoughts on what happened and the three mindset shifts you need to make in order to make sure something like this don't happen to you. Check out the show notes at: yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode29

While it's critical that you focus on how much money you make, what I'm learning is that it's not just about that. It's also about how much money you keep. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Bola Onada Sokunbi from Clever Girl Finance and she's going to dive deep into how you can keep more of the money you make in your 9-5 and use it to build REAL wealth for yourself. Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, writer, business strategist, social media influencer and founder/CEO of Clever Girl Finance, a platform that empowers and educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves and to pursue their dreams of financial independence in order to live life on their own terms. If making AND keeping more money in your 9-5 is one of your goals for this year and beyond, you've got to listen in to episode 28! Check out the show notes at www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode28

One of the luxuries of getting another year older, is the acquisition of more knowledge and wisdom - especially as it relates to my career. I've been through sooo much on my professional journey since I graduated from college back in 2005. From being the new kid on the block, to working in a toxic work environment, to being laid off, to building my career back up again, to becoming the most senior black woman at my company. Let me tell you, if I could tell 21 year old Dorianne the things that I know now, I could have done so many things differently and avoid some of the drama. When they say "hindsight is 20/20", they're not lying. In this episode, I break down the 34 things I've learned over the years in my career. Yup, that's one lesson for every year of life. Check out the show notes here: http://www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode27

This week's podcast episode was inspired by a question I received from one of the Career Success Circle members, April. She asked: "How can I focus on improving my skills in my career, without going into debt?" I thought this was an amazing question. As a high achieving and ambitious woman, you may be at a point in your career where you're looking to pivot. Maybe you're feeling stuck and like you want to make a switch, or you want to expand on your skill set, but 1) you're not sure where to start and/or 2) you're not sure where the coins are going to come from to make it happen. I've spoken to many women over the years who share these sentiments and I'm a firm believer in the fact that money should never hinder you from going after personal and professional development opportunities. Listen in to episode 26 as I break down my four tips for learning new skills and increasing your knowledge base - without breaking the bank! If you've got BIG plans for your career this year, this episode is especially for you! Head over to http://www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode26 for the show notes!

Can you believe 2017 is so close to being over?  Like, seriously - we've only got about 4 days left! I can't believe how quickly time has flown by. Well, they say time flies when you're having fun - and I've got to admit, 2017 has been a blast! I'm so grateful that I've been able to achieve every single goal I've set for myself this year. Whether it was getting to a leadership position at my company, expanding my network, or launching a podcast - I've checked so many things off my list over the past 12 months.  Along with my accomplishments for the year, have been many lessons learned. These lessons are the focus of this week's episode. I'd like to break down the 3 things you should stop doing and the 1 thing you need to start in order to make 2018 the best year in your career, yet! If you've got BIG plans for your career in 2018, this episode is especially for you! For detailed show notes, head on over to http://www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode25 P.S. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

Sexual harassment in the U.S. has ALWAYS been a problem. And with the recent rise of the #metoo movement, led by Tarana Burke, our problem is now all over these internet streets for the world to see. Yup, that's right. We've been hearing pretty much on a daily basis just how icky men have been to the women they work with. Whether it's by forceably groping or kissing them, making inappropriate comments, or flat out rape. Did you know that over 17 million women have reported sexual assault since 1998? It's crazy, y'all. And of those 17 million that have reported their assault, there are millions more who've yet to speak up. These stats are just not OK by me and is the reason I've dedicated this episode to equipping you with the proper information, tools and resources you need to do your part to end this systemic problem. In this episode, I'm diving DEEP into sexual harassment in the workplace. I break down: What sexual harassment is and isn't Why we (yes, you and me included) keep doing that allows it to happen What we (again, you and me) can do to stop it going forward! If you've ever experienced, witnessed, or heard about sexual harassment at work (basically, if you're an adult with access to the internet) - this episode is for you. Check out the show notes at www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode24

If you're not thrilled with your current job, you might be tempted to just update your resume, throw together a cover letter and start applying to every half-way decent job you find on Indeed.com. But before you launch your next job search, I'd encourage you to listen to this podcast episode. Why? Because, based on my experience, you’ve got to take time to identify what it is you really want in order to have a successful job search. Knowing what you really want will help your job search be more intentional and targeted - and pretty much guarantee that you won't waste any unnecessary time, effort or energy! I'd like to peel back the curtain and walk you through my proven, step-by-step process to identifying and landing your dream job - in record time. It's the exact process I've been using on myself since 2012 and that I use with my clients - one of whom was able to land his dream job in just 21 days. Believe me, you don't want to miss this one! Grab the show notes at www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode23

Although 2017 isn't quite over yet, being the high achieving and ambitious woman I know you are, you've probably already started thinking about what you'd like to accomplish in your career for next year - and I don't blame you - because I'm doing the same thing! One of the secrets to an overwhelmingly successful career is creating and implementing a strategic career plan. Imagine how you'd feel if you could look back over your career 12 months from now and have been able to accomplish all of the goals you'd set for yourself just one year earlier. It'd feel amazing, right?! Well, in this episode, I'm breaking down the 10 steps you need to focus on in order to create your career strategy for 2018 (and beyond)! Download your FREE Career Strategy Worksheet to help you through the process here: www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode22 For detailed show notes including all the links we discussed in this episode, head over to www.yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode22

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Fairbain-Bland, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Vision Transformation Firm and get down to the nitty gritty of toxic work environments. We're in a dangerous time right now where the idea of having an abusive job is "normalized" and almost considered a rite of passage.  I'm not going to lie, this episode really hit home for me as I was reminded of my own toxic environment that I dealt with for two whole years. If you're currently in a toxic work environment or know someone who is, this episode is a must listen! For detailed show notes including all the links we discussed in this episode, head over to yourcareergirl.com/blog/episode21

In this episode, I have a special guest, Kenneth Cheadle from kennethcheadle.com and he is giving us the goods on how putting yourselves in position to strategically ask and act on feedback you receive can exponentially improve the trajectory of your career. Kenneth is a certified life and career coach and the founder and CEO of "The Millennial Takeover" – a Career Program for young professionals prepared to take their career to the next level. -- If you like this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! -- Head on over to yourcareergirl.com to get access to more tools and resources to take your career to the next level.

In this episode I'll give you my top tips for getting ahead in your career as a black woman. It's already challenging being a woman in corporate America - and once you add being black on top of that - there are certain things you'll need to know in order to navigate it successfully. -- If you like this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! -- Head on over to yourcareergirl.com to get access to more tools and resources to take your career to the next level.

In this episode I'll go through the top mistakes you should be avoiding if you're trying to land that next promotion. If you've been trying to get to the next level for some time, but for some reason you're not making any progress, listen to this! -- If you like this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! -- Head on over to yourcareergirl.com to get access to more tools and resources to take your career to the next level.

In this episode I'm breaking down how you can strategically build relationships to help you take your career to the next level. Building relationships is more than just networking for the sake of collecting business cards. Learn the types of relationships you should build and how. -- If you like this episode, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes! -- Head on over to yourcareergirl.com to get access to more tools and resources to take your career to the next level.