Episode 170: How To Craft The Perfect Elevator Pitch To Level Up Your Networking
We live in a pretty unforgiving world: According to research, people will form a solid impression of who you are within the first seven seconds of meeting you, and in less than a second they can start to determine traits like trustworthiness. The best way to guarantee a good first impression? A tried-and-tested elevator pitch.
We live in a pretty unforgiving world: According to research, people will form a solid impression of who you are within the first seven seconds of meeting you, and in less than a second they can start to determine traits like trustworthiness. The best way to guarantee a good first impression? A tried-and-tested elevator pitch.
Whether you realize it or not, you’ve given someone an elevator pitch about yourself at some point in your career. Or maybe even on a date. But if you’re not intentional about it, you’re missing out on opportunities.
A solid elevator pitch is key for networking, pitching yourself or your business, and speaking confidently about yourself in social situations. So in today’s episode, we’re tackling the best practices you need to capture your best self, and pitch what you do with confidence in any networking situation.
Tune in as we chat about:
The purpose and use cases for a good elevator pitch
Gill’s elevator pitch crisis — and how everything changed when she nailed it
Using the four “C”s to frame what you do and who you are
The importance of focusing on what you’re building towards
Confident body language tips
How Cailyn is framing her industry pivot
How your mindset determines a successful pitch
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Episode 157: Teach Me How To Pivot My Career and Reinvent Myself, with Keltie Knight
Life is a long zig-zagging road, and it’s okay to pivot and try new routes along the way. And no one has exemplified how to reinvent yourself and pivot your career again and again more than today’s guest, Keltie Knight.
Realtalk from Gill: I’ve been at a serious crossroads about which path to take next in my career. It can be easy to feel trapped in one lane, stuck where you are, or like you have to choose only one thing to focus on if you want to be successful. But choosing something now, doesn’t mean you’re resigned to that one thing forever. Everything you do is cumulative action towards where you want to end up.
Life is a long zig-zagging road, and it’s okay to pivot and try new routes along the way. And no one has exemplified how to reinvent yourself and pivot your career again and again more than today’s guest, Keltie Knight.
Keltie is a three-time Emmy Award winning television personality, podcaster, A New York Times bestselling author, and former professional dancer. She started her career as a dancer and danced in the Radio City Rockettes, in music videos for musicians like John Legend, and as a backup dancer for Beyonce and Taylor Swift, NBD. She pivoted into television as a host, working on Entertainment Tonight and E! News, and covering huge events like The Grammys Red Carpet. She’s the co-host and creator of one of the top 100 podcasts in the world, The LADYGANG podcast, which she transformed into a TV show and a bestselling book, Act Like A Lady. And now, she has just launched her new CBS primetime show, Superfan, for which she’s the creator, executive producer, and host.
Join us as we chat about:
The key to reinventing yourself and leaning into career pivots
Reverse engineering your dreams and goals VS staying flexible and open to opportunities
How to know when it’s time to move on to a new project or pivot into a new career era
How to handle rejection and bounce back from negative feedback
What to do when you’re categorized and expected to “stay in your lane”
The benefit of having multiple jobs or projects on the go
The power of staying unattached to outcomes and just making shit happen
How to stay focused with your pursuits when you’re a multi-hyphenate person with lots of interests and passions
We hope this episode inspires you to swing big and pursue all of your passions, because as per Ross Geller, you can always pivot along the way.
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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 92: How To Design A Life Of Purpose, Using Ikigai
So you survived the interview process and got the job, but what’s next? In this week’s Asking For a Friend, we’re tackling a question from one of our listeners that’s especially relevant now in the time of the Great Resignation: How do I crush it at a new job? With the added pressure of making a good impression and hitting the ground running, it can be hard to find your bearings and feel comfortable in a new environment. Luckily, Cailyn has been going through this exact experience after recently starting a new job, and she’s ready to spill the tea on how to start with a bang.
Hellooo, 2023! While every day is an opportunity to start fresh, January is the perfect time to set new goals and intentions for the year ahead. But if you’ve been feeling stuck or unsure about what your greater purpose is, this episode is for you!
Two of the concepts we’ve been thinking a lot about while setting our own goals for the year have been living more “purposefully” and “intentionally”. And the secret to doing that is designing your life using Ikigai.
ICYMI, Ikigai is a Japanese philosophy that translates to your “reason for being.” It's the thing that gets you out of bed in the morning. It’s your life's purpose.
Ikigai helps you design a life full of meaning and balance so that you’re not just aimlessly stumbling through each day. Your work life, home life, and hobbies are carefully chosen with intention to create fulfillment. That doesn’t mean you’ll always love every aspect of your job and obligations — it means that you’ll be able to accept the crappier parts because you’re living in alignment with the things you care about and that you’re good at.
So how do you find your ikigai? Tune in as we chat about:
The philosophy of Ikigai
The four pillars behind Ikigai
How living with purpose can change your life
The categories we’re working on this year
Questions to ask yourself to find your Ikigai
PLUS download our free Ikigai discovery sheet that outlines all of the questions to ask yourself to find your Ikigai!
We hope this episode helps you discover Ikigai and start living a life full of joy and meaning. We’re sending you all the good vibes in 2023!
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Episode 91: Asking For A Friend: How Do I Crush It At A New Job?
So you survived the interview process and got the job, but what’s next? In this week’s Asking For a Friend, we’re tackling a question from one of our listeners that’s especially relevant now in the time of the Great Resignation: How do I crush it at a new job? With the added pressure of making a good impression and hitting the ground running, it can be hard to find your bearings and feel comfortable in a new environment. Luckily, Cailyn has been going through this exact experience after recently starting a new job, and she’s ready to spill the tea on how to start with a bang.
So you survived the interview process and got the job, but what’s next? In this week’s Asking For a Friend, we’re tackling a question from one of our listeners that’s especially relevant now in the time of the Great Resignation: How do I crush it at a new job?
With the added pressure of making a good impression and hitting the ground running, it can be hard to find your bearings and feel comfortable in a new environment. Luckily, Cailyn has been going through this exact experience after recently starting a new job, and she’s ready to spill the tea on how to start with a bang.
Join us as we chat about:
Our past experience playing small at work
Ways to overcome impostor syndrome in your new role
Tips for your first month on the job (and should you creep colleagues in advance??)
How to show confidence and establish yourself as a leader
Fitting in with the company culture while still being your authentic self
Setting healthy boundaries while proving your commitment and work ethic
We hope this episode helps you slay your first few weeks, and huge congrats to our listener on her new role! If you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hot seat, DM or email us your Qs and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend.
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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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Asking For A Friend: How Do I Pursue A Freelance Career?
Welcome to our first ever Asking For A Friend episode series, where we tackle your biggest questions and deep dive into our own personal experiences and expertise.
We’re kicking it off with a Q&A with Gill, all about how she pursued a career as a freelancer. With The Great Resignation and more demand for flexibility and remote work, working on contract has never been more popular (#youwontbreakmysoul).
Welcome to our first ever Asking For A Friend episode series, where we tackle your biggest questions and deep dive into our own personal experiences and expertise.
We’re kicking it off with a Q&A with Gill, all about how she pursued a career as a freelancer. With The Great Resignation and more demand for flexibility and remote work, working on contract has never been more popular (#youwontbreakmysoul).
A third of Americans are gig workers, and 13% of Canadians are freelancers, but it can be tough knowing how to start, how to pitch your services, and how to price your work.
Whether you want to quit corporate and be your own boss, or start a side hustle to earn some extra cash, this is your guide to networking, building a portfolio, and finding balance amidst the crazy workload.
Tune in as we chat about:
How Gill started her freelance career
The importance of building a strong network
How to price your services and set income goals
Figuring out what marketable skills you can offer
Balancing multiple clients, scarcity mindset and avoiding burnout
The pros and cons for going freelance
Why building routine and consistency are key
DM us if you have any burning questions that you’re Asking For A Friend, and we’ll dive into them in our next Q&A!
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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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