Episode 137: The Quickie: How to Get the Raise You Deserve
To quote our generation’s thought leader, Britney Spears: “You wanna live fancy? Party in France? You better work.” But also, you better ask for fair compensation. Just thinking about asking for a raise makes us cringe, but no one else is going to do it for us, so tits up: It’s time to start advocating for ourselves.
To quote our generation’s thought leader, Britney Spears: “You wanna live fancy? Party in France? You better work.” But also, you better ask for fair compensation. Just thinking about asking for a raise makes us cringe, but no one else is going to do it for us, so tits up: It’s time to start advocating for ourselves.
The good news is, most managers and companies want to keep their employees happy, so this week we’re spilling the tea on everything you need to set yourself up for success. From shifting our mindset, tracking performance, and the scripts to use for your conversation, this is the official guide to getting a raise!
Join us as we chat about:
Unlearning imposter syndrome
How to tell if you’re being compensated fairly
Tracking your wins and collecting your performance receipts
When to broach the conversation with your boss
Leveraging competitive opportunities
Perfecting your pitch
Making the most of development opportunities
What you can negotiate in addition to your salary
We hope this helps you find the courage to confidently ask for what you deserve!
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Episode 131: Asking For A Friend: How Can I Be An Amazing Manager
Being a manager isn’t easy. (Seriously, just ask Mary Fitzgerald.) Leading a whole team of diverse humans with varying needs and goals can feel super overwhelming. So how do you confidently step into a management role and show others that you've got it figured out, even when you’re drowning in impostor syndrome? We got you.
Being a manager isn’t easy. (Seriously, just ask Mary Fitzgerald.) Leading a whole team of diverse humans with varying needs and goals can feel super overwhelming. So how do you confidently step into a management role and show others that you've got it figured out, even when you’re drowning in impostor syndrome? We got you.
This week, Cailyn’s jumping into the hot seat as TMHTA's resident people manager to spill the tea on how to be a killer boss, whether you're a first-timer or leading a brand-new team.
So if you’re looking to avoid an Oppenheim Group situation on your team (just steer clear of brokers opens!), tune in as we chat about:
Dealing with imposter syndrome as a first-time manager
Setting mutual expectations with your team
Why it’s essential to delegate as a manager
The key to helping your team thrive
How to give constructive feedback
Tips for dealing with conflict among employees
Finding a mentor or coach to guide you
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Episode 89: How To Bounce Back From A Layoff with CEO and Career Coach, Latesha Byrd
This week, we’re throwing it back to an episode that feels as relevant today as it was when we released it in 2020: navigating a layoff. With a looming recession, the volatile stock market, and sky-high interest rates, it seems like companies everywhere are laying off employees each time we log into LinkedIn — especially in the tech industry.
This week, we’re throwing it back to an episode that feels as relevant today as it was when we released it in 2020: navigating a layoff. With a looming recession, the volatile stock market, and sky-high interest rates, it seems like companies everywhere are laying off employees each time we log into LinkedIn — especially in the tech industry.
Layoffs can happen for a million different reasons, and it’s important to know that company cuts and restructuring has nothing to do with you personally. Still, losing a job impacts your self-esteem, your bank account and your career goals, but our chat with Latesha Byrd is back to help you bounce forward if it happens to you. Latesha is a certified career coach and the CEO of Perfeqta, a talent development consulting agency that helps companies build high-performing teams and put equity back into talent.
Join us as we chat about:
Our personal experience with layoffs
Three things people should do immediately after they’ve been laid off
How to gain confidence again
The importance of a “Career Readiness Toolkit”
How to talk about your layoff in an interview
Key traits top talent have that sets them apart
Important questions to ask in an interview
How to use LinkedIn to build your own personal brand
We hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone and ready to jump into your next big opportunity!
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Episode 84: Asking For A Friend…How Do I Get Promoted?
We’ve talked about how to successfully network and interview for jobs, but what comes next when you do get the job, and you’re ready to move up? Climbing the corporate ladder is a whole other beast, but with our own years of experience, and tips from the experts, we have plenty of advice on how to make moves.
We’ve talked about how to successfully network and interview for jobs, but what comes next when you do get the job, and you’re ready to move up? Climbing the corporate ladder is a whole other beast, but with our own years of experience, and tips from the experts, we have plenty of advice on how to make moves.
This week we’re answering a question sent in on how to get promoted from a coordinator to a management position at work, but the advice applies to anyone looking to move up a level in their career. From building solid relationships and mapping out a plan with your boss, to learning how to lead, this is your official guide to getting promoted!
Tune in as we chat about:
How to ask for what you want
Gaining visibility within your company
Exploring lateral moves
Why understanding communication styles is key
Being an adaptable leader
How to find a mentor
When it’s time to jump ship
We hope this episode helps you get the recognition you deserve at work, so you can keep crushing as a corporate baddie!
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Episode 76: Teach Me How To Land My Next Job, Prep For Interviews and Crush Applications, with Emily The Recruiter
Welcome back to Season 2 of Teach Me How To Adult! It feels like *everyone* is low-key on the job hunt right now, and it can be hella overwhelming to navigate the application process, craft the perfect resume and LinkedIn, slay your interview and negotiate the salary you deserve.
But don’t worry, we got you. We called in Talent Attraction expert, career coach, and your recruitment big sister, Emily Durham, aka Emily The Recruiter. Job hunting shouldn’t be a full-time job, and Emily breaks down everything that actually matters in the application process, how to answer the tough questions, and how to make a winning impression.
Welcome back to Season 2 of Teach Me How To Adult! It feels like *everyone* is low-key on the job hunt right now, and it can be hella overwhelming to navigate the application process, craft the perfect resume and LinkedIn, slay your interview and negotiate the salary you deserve.
But don’t worry, we got you. We called in Talent Attraction expert, career coach, and your recruitment big sister, Emily Durham, aka Emily The Recruiter. Job hunting shouldn’t be a full-time job, and Emily breaks down everything that actually matters in the application process, how to answer the tough questions, and how to make a winning impression.
Emily is a senior recruiter at a major software company, but you may know her from her killer podcast, The Straight Shooter Recruiter, or from her TikTok and Instagram @emily.the.recuiter where she reaches over 2 million people with her helpful and relatable career advice.
Join us as we chat about:
Resume and cover letter best practices
Hacks for optimizing your LinkedIn
How to actually get your job application noticed
The right way to network within a company you’re interested in
Navigating salary expectations and negotiations
The key to standing out in a job interview
How to answer the toughest and most common interview Qs
We hope this episode empowers you to apply for that role you’ve had your eye on and crush the entire interview process with confidence. You’ve got this!
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Episode 19: How To Bounce Back From A Layoff
Businesses of all sizes have taken a ROUGH hit in 2020, and unstable employment is a stressor for everyone right now. So today we’re talking about how to bounce back from a layoff and what to do if it happens to you, with the help of Latesha Byrd, a certified career coach, talent development consultant, Google Digital Coach, and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting.
Businesses of all sizes have taken a ROUGH hit in 2020, and unstable employment is a stressor for everyone right now. So today we’re talking about how to bounce back from a layoff and what to do if it happens to you, with the help of Latesha Byrd, a certified career coach, talent development consultant, Google Digital Coach, and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting.
Whether you’ve been laid off due to COVID, industry shifts, or company restructuring, remember that you are not to blame, and you’re so much more than what you do from 9-5. The best way to bounce back is with a solid strategy: You can start by identifying your purpose, getting intentional about job applications, and as Latesha says, “staying ready so you don’t have to get ready.”
Listen to our chat with Latesha to learn more about:
👯♀️ Our experience with how to handle a layoff: 2:40
👩🏾💻 Latesha’s journey to Byrd Career Consulting: 17:27
🔑 3 key things to do after you’ve been laid off: 19:00
🙌 How to mentally bounce back from job loss: 21:59
💃🏽 How to gain your confidence back: 24:18
💼 Why you need a “Career Readiness Toolkit”: 26:36
💻 How to grow your network: 28:44
😬 How to address your layoff in an interview: 32:01
✅ 3 important traits that all top talent have: 34:37
🤔 Important questions to ask in an interview: 37:18
🤝 How to ask companies about their diversity & inclusivity policies: 40:14
🗣 Using LinkedIn to build your personal brand: 41:11
We hope that this episode motivates you to bounce back and find your next dream career!
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