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Episode Summary
Discover how shifting your mindset from viewing work as just a job to treating it as a craft can transform your entire career experience. Host Elissa Shuck explores the profound difference between craft and success, sharing insights on how to find meaning and purpose in your work regardless of your current situation. Learn practical strategies for connecting your natural strengths to your daily tasks and discover how treating your career as something to be honed and nurtured can lead to deeper fulfillment.
Key Outcomes You'll Gain:Reframe Your Work Perspective: Learn to view your occupation as a craft to be developed rather than just a means to successFind Purpose in Any Role: Discover how to infuse meaning into your work, even in challenging environmentsConnect Strengths to Daily Tasks: Understand how to align your natural talents with what you do every dayBuild Long-term Career Satisfaction: Develop an approach that creates lasting fulfillment beyond temporary achievements
Chapter Breakdown[00:00 - 01:16] Opening: The Craft vs. Mass Production Mindset
The transformative power of viewing work as craftIntroduction to the artisan vs. fast food analogy[01:16 - 03:41] Success Stories and the Power of Intention
Celebrating client wins and job placementsThe connection between career coaching and life coachingMichael Beckwith's concept of "intention deficit"[03:41 - 06:08] Finding Purpose in Challenging Environments
How to maintain meaning even in toxic workplacesRob Bell's "How to Be Here" and the craft conceptThe difference between success and fulfillment[06:08 - 08:30] The Journey is the Craft
Why satisfaction must come during the journey, not just at the destinationExamples of craft in everyday professionsThe Four Seasons culture of service excellence[08:30 - 11:00] Investing in Your Craft
The importance of continuous learning and growthUsing strengths assessments to find alignmentSelf-evaluation questions for career reflection[11:00 - 13:26] Rob Bell's Definition of Craft
The profound difference between craft and successEight characteristics that define true craftBuilding skills, character, and substance over time[13:26 - End] Choosing Craft Today
How to immediately shift your perspectiveThe power of gratitude and humility in workTransforming regrets into appreciation
"There is a difference between craft and success. Craft is when you have a profound sense of gratitude that you even get to do this... You can decide to feel that way about your work right now." - Elissa Shuck
Resources MentionedBook: "How to Be Here" by Rob BellAssessment: Strengths Assessment (available through Elissa's coaching programs)Website: elissashuck-careercoach.com
Connect with ElissaWebsite: elissashuck-careercoach.comLinkedIn: Follow Elissa ShuckCoaching: One-on-one transformational career coaching available
Action StepsReflect: Ask yourself what you actually enjoy about your current workConnect: Identify how your enjoyable tasks align with your natural strengthsInvest: Look for opportunities to add knowledge and level up your... -
Episode Summary
In this episode, Elissa Shuck shares her expertise on interview preparation, revealing how to transform the stressful experience of interviewing into a strategic communication opportunity. Learn how to guide the narrative during interviews by preparing thoroughly, understanding your unique strengths, and presenting yourself as the solution to the employer's problems. Elissa explains that interview success isn't just about answering questions correctly—it's about implementing a comprehensive communication strategy that aligns you with the role and demonstrates your ability to deliver value.
Key Takeaways
Know Your Strengths: Understanding your natural behavioral workplace strengths is foundational to interview success. Elissa recommends a brief assessment that provides comprehensive insights into your traits and characteristics, which can then be combined with your expertise to create a compelling narrative.
Mindset Preparation: Preparing your mindset before interviews is crucial. By reminding yourself of your strengths, experiences, and accomplishments, you can enter the conversation with confidence and reduce anxiety.
Guide the Narrative: You can guide the narrative in the interviewer's mind by addressing potential concerns proactively and using the "Tell me about yourself" question strategically to create an "aha moment" early in the conversation.
Communication Strategy: Think of your interview as a marketing campaign where you communicate "I understand you and I am your solution" rather than trying to prove yourself.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and the importance of behavioral strengths in interviews
00:52 - Why most people find interviewing difficult
03:15 - LinkedIn poll results about interview challenges
05:40 - Viewing interviews as a communication strategy
07:59 - How knowing your strengths builds confidence and creates vivid impressions
10:27 - Preparing through mindset and emotion regulation
12:54 - Guiding the narrative and making the most of "Tell me about yourself"
15:21 - Managing your internal narrative during interviews
17:48 - Conclusion: The interview is about you, but for them
Notable Quote
"When you're able to bring your behavioral strengths, talk about them during an interview, then you're painting a much more vivid picture for the people that you're speaking with so that they can see you and envision you doing your thing in that role."
Resources Mentioned
Interview Preparation WorksheetYour Answers To Common Interview QuestionsWebsite: elissashuck-careercoach.com
Resources:
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Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
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In this episode, Elissa shares a powerful leadership story about inheriting a struggling retail department with poor morale, messy operations, and a 25% revenue decline. Through her unconventional approach of leading by example and establishing core expectations, she successfully transformed the team culture and turned the business around from a 25% decrease to a 2% increase within just six months - all without replacing a single team member.
Key Takeaways
When taking over a struggling team, sometimes the most powerful first action is to roll up your sleeves and do the unglamorous work that demonstrates commitment
Cultural transformation begins with trust-building and clear, simple expectations
Sustainable results come from believing in your team's potential rather than replacing them
Episode Chapters
The Leadership Challenge (00:00 - 03:55)
The Unconventional Approach (03:55 - 06:19)
The Remarkable Results (06:19 - 08:44)
Three Leadership Principles for Middle Managers (08:44 - 15:48)
The Ripple Effect of Good Leadership (15:48 - end)
"The moves you need will show up for you. But it comes first from that solid belief in yourself that you're meant to be there. And from the quiet moments of yourself saying no to the negative voices and yes to the possibilities." - Elissa ShuckResources Mentioned
Book reference: "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" by Robert Fulghum
Website: strategicleadershiplab.com
Follow Elissa on LinkedIn for more leadership insights
About the Host
Elissa Shuck hosts the Love Your Work Life podcast, offering transformational strength-based coaching for career, leadership, and life.
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In this episode, Elissa Shuck explores the concept of "dwelling and thriving below the surface" — finding that deeper place of awareness and resilience beneath life's storms. Learn how career challenges, including job searches and even demotions, can support your awakening to your true capabilities.
Elissa shares her personal experience with demotion and how it ultimately led to positive transformation, encouraging listeners to ask more profound questions when facing difficulties. Discover the Japanese concept of "kensho" (insight followed by integration) and how developing curiosity can transform your perspective on life's challenges.
"Once you see your value, you can't unsee it. And if you try to, you're actually lying to yourself." - Elissa Shuck
Resources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
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Are you struggling with being labeled as "overqualified" or feeling "underqualified" in your job search? In this episode, career coach Elissa Shuck breaks down how to handle these common challenges and turn them into opportunities.
"Your resume [and interview] isn't everything you wanna say about yourself. It is what does the other person need to know about you to see you as a viable candidate." - Elissa ShuckYou'll discover:
Why being "overqualified" doesn't have to be a deal-breaker and how to address it in interviewsStrategic ways to present your experience without overwhelming hiring managersHow to identify and leverage transferable skills when making a career pivotPractical tips for early career professionals and recent graduates to showcase their qualificationsTechniques for connecting your past experience to future rolesWhether you're a seasoned professional looking to make a change or just starting your career journey, this episode provides actionable strategies to position yourself effectively in the job market. Elissa shares insights on everything from handling age-related concerns to marketing yourself for a career transition.
Download our free career strategy workbook at elissashuck-careercoach.com to create your personal roadmap for career success.
Follow Elissa on LinkedIn and visit elissashuck-careercoach.com for more resources on advancing your career and building an awesome team.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
03:11 - Addressing age and experience in interviews
05:34 - Career changes and personal values
07:59 - Strategic presentation in interviews
12:48 - Handling underqualification
15:07 - Using job descriptions effectively
17:32 - Tips for recent graduates
22:23 - Closing thoughts and workbook offer
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Resources:
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When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
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Are job interviews causing you stress? In this game-changing episode, career coach Elissa Shuck reveals how one simple mindset shift can transform your entire interview experience.
"I guarantee you, if you change your mind about interviews and you think of them like this, like this opportunity to be seen because someone else already sees you, you'll never approach an interview the same way again." - Elissa ShuckDiscover why being invited to an interview is like being asked to join an impromptu meeting at work - and why this parallel can help you approach interviews with confidence and ease.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Setting the Stage for Career Growth in 2025
03:13 - The Meeting Room Analogy
05:31 - Reframing Interview Invitations
07:58 - Common Interview Mistakes
10:24 - Signs Your Interview is Going Sideways
15:11 - How to Talk About Your Strengths
17:33 - Connecting with Interviewers
20:01 - The Consultant Mindset
24:50 - Mastering Your State Before Interviews
27:15 - Closing Thoughts
Key Discussion Points:
• Why most candidates misunderstand what an interview really is
• How to stop trying to "prove yourself" and instead showcase your natural abilities
• The powerful consultant mindset that can make interviews feel effortless
• Common mistakes that make you appear over- or under-qualified
• A pre-interview technique to boost your critical thinking and authenticity
Whether you're actively job hunting or want to be prepared for future opportunities, this episode provides actionable strategies to help you show up as your best self in interviews. Learn how to guide the narrative while staying genuine, and discover why the fact that you were invited means more than you might think.
🎯 Key Takeaway: When someone invites you to interview, they already see potential in you. Your job isn't to prove yourself - it's to confirm their positive instincts about you.
Connect with Elissa:
• Follow her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissashuck/
• Subscribe to Love Your Work Life podcast
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#CareerAdvice #JobInterviews #CareerCoaching #JobSearch #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerDevelopment #JobSeeker #InterviewTips
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In this empowering episode of Love Your Work Life, host Elissa Shuck guides you through practical steps to gain clarity and confidence about your next career move. Whether you're navigating a toxic workplace, planning a career pivot, or dreaming of your ideal job, this episode equips you with actionable exercises to reflect on your career story, uncover its value, and create a roadmap for what’s next. It's time to take control, clarify your path, and start building the future you deserve.
"Your career story is powerful—own it, celebrate it, and let it guide you to your next big move." -- Elissa ShuckChapters:
Introduction (00:00)
Transformational coaching to love your work life.
Your Career Story - The Key to Clarity (02:30)
Reflecting on your career history to uncover value.
Practical Exercise - Mapping Your Career (05:15)
Step-by-step guide to capturing your career journey.
Processing Your Feelings About Your Career (07:40)
Shifting from resistance to intentional thinking.
Building Your Personal Job Description (10:00)
Dreaming big to create a vision for your ideal role.
Connecting the Dots for Confidence (12:25)
How clarity fuels your job search success.
Making a Decision and Taking Action (14:50)
The power of commitment to create momentum.
Conclusion and Resources (16:30)
Encouragement to move forward and free resources for career growth.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the Love Your Work Life podcast! Share it with someone who could use clarity and confidence in their career journey. For free resources and coaching programs, visit elissashuck-careercoach.com and connect with Elisa on LinkedIn.
Additional Resources:
Free Career Reflection GuideCoaching Programs for Career AdvancementFollow Elissa on LinkedIn#CareerClarity, #ConfidenceInCareer, #CareerPivot, #CareerGrowth, #CareerPlanning, #JobSearchTips, #ProfessionalDevelopment, #WorkLifeBalance, #CareerCoaching
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Are you ready to transform your job search? In this episode, I'm sharing the Day 1 replay of my recent Job Search Challenge with a powerful foundation: identifying your essential skills. Join me as I walk you through a proven strategy to uncover the natural, behavioral strengths that underpin your success and confidence.
You'll learn:
The difference between essential and transferable skills.
How to connect with your innate strengths to build confidence and clarity.
Why understanding your behaviors leads to better job fit and career satisfaction.
How focusing on strengths (instead of weaknesses) accelerates your career growth.
"When you focus on your strengths, you make your weaknesses obsolete."This session is packed with insights and actionable takeaways, including a free resource to help you discover your essential skills. It’s time to ditch the doubt and step into the job search with clarity, confidence, and grounded energy.
Thanks for listening!
Elissa
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Resources:
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When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
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In this episode of Love Your Work Life, Elissa Shuck unpacks the secret to finding career opportunities that truly align with who you are. It starts with understanding your strengths and leveraging them to connect with roles that bring out your best. Discover how the brain's reticular activating system can supercharge your job search, and learn actionable strategies to build clarity and confidence.
From personal insights to practical exercises like "fractal thinking" and identifying accomplishments, Elissa offers tools to help you navigate the path to a fulfilling career. Whether you're feeling stuck in a job that doesn't fit or seeking to elevate your career trajectory, this episode will inspire and guide you.
"Your strengths aren't limiting—they're a lighthouse guiding you to the opportunities that truly fit." - Elissa ShuckKey Topics:
The importance of self-awareness in career alignmentHow to use the reticular activating system to focus on the right opportunitiesPractical exercises for identifying strengths and aligning with your dream jobHacks to overcome mental blocks in your job searchResources and Links:
Visit elissashuck-careercoach.com for free resources and coaching programsFollow Elissa on LinkedIn for more inspirationResources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
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Are you stuck in a job that no longer fits? In this episode, host Elissa Shuck dives into the signs of an "ill-fitting" job and shares a four-step process to help you move toward a career that feels authentic, fulfilling, and purpose-driven.
Drawing from her experience coaching clients through career transitions, Elissa encourages listeners to take a “philosophy check-in,” develop true self-awareness, and visualize their next move before taking action.
"When you decide that your work matters, no matter what your work is, you'll start to find a sense of purpose. Your value add is needed in a way that only you can offer." - Elissa ShuckKey takeaways:
Recognize the difference between a role that’s merely uncomfortable and one that’s truly "ill-fitting."Engage in a "philosophy check-in" to examine your thoughts about yourself and your career.Discover how aligning your unique skills and talents can lead to fulfilling job opportunities.Take practical action with a clear vision of the career you want to create.Don’t miss Elissa’s advice on harnessing self-motivation, feeling your way into the role you want, and connecting your strengths with a purposeful career. Tune in and start the journey from an ill-fitting job to one that aligns perfectly with who you are.
Resources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck
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In this episode, career coach and former corporate leader Elissa Shuck dives into why job seekers need to think of their job search as a strategic marketing campaign. Elissa shares her unique approach that reframes the often daunting task of self-promotion by emphasizing storytelling, understanding hiring managers' needs, and viewing oneself as the solution to the company's problems.
Whether you're pivoting to a new career, shifting industries, or simply aiming for your next role, Elissa's guidance helps you harness your unique strengths, connect your experience to job requirements, and approach interviews with a winning mindset.
Key Takeaways:
Job Searching as Marketing: Position yourself as a solution, aligning your story with the employer's needs.Three Levels of Problem Solving: Address the physical, emotional, and philosophical pain points of the employer through your experiences.Visualizing Success: Adopt the mindset of already having the job to boost confidence and ease during interviews.Showcasing Value: Combine your core competencies, behavioral strengths, and past accomplishments to create compelling narratives that resonate.The Power of Belief: Cultivate belief in yourself, your unique value, and the potential employer to foster the right energy and confidence.
"I truly believe that the reason people get hired is the same reason we buy things. Because somewhere along the line, you told your story in a clear enough way that they're getting the aha moment of, 'my gosh, they're the one." - Elissa ShuckEpisode Chapters:
[00:00] Introduction and Personal Story – Elissa shares her career background and the purpose behind her podcast.[01:42] The Challenge of Self-Marketing – Why telling your story is harder than promoting a company or product.[04:10] Job Search as a Product Campaign – Framing yourself as a product and the importance of problem-solving.[06:34] The Emotional and Philosophical Levels – Understanding deeper needs that you fulfill for employers.[08:59] Job Descriptions and Pain Points – How to read between the lines of job descriptions for strategic insight.[11:21] Highlighting Skills and Behaviors – Techniques for showcasing results and behavioral strengths.[16:10] The Belief Triad – Building belief in yourself, your value, and your future employer.[20:00] Transfer of Enthusiasm – How belief and energy can influence the hiring decision.[23:27] Final Thoughts and Opportunities – Information on Elissa’s 90-Day+ Career Coaching program and how to connect with her.Resources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
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In this episode, Elissa dives into five essential keys for navigating a successful job change. With her background as a corporate hiring manager and career coach, she shares practical insights to help you approach your job search with clarity, resilience, and a winning mindset.
Whether you're leaving a toxic workplace, looking for growth, or pivoting industries, these steps will empower you to land your next role faster and with greater confidence. Discover how to take control of your career and make your next move your best move.
Key Takeaways:
Clarity - Define what you truly want in your next role to avoid wasting energy in the wrong directions.Inclusion - Approach job descriptions with an inclusive mindset; focus on your fit rather than on self-elimination.Detachment - Let go of attachment to individual outcomes; trust that the process will lead to the right opportunity.Commitment - Commit to a strategy that resonates with you, and believe that it will work.Ownership - Embrace your worth and value; lean into your strengths and experience with confidence.
“You’ve got this, and remember—the other side of every conversation is a job offer. You’re participating in a process that ends in a job offer.” – Elissa ShuckEpisode Chapters:
[00:00] – Introduction and Purpose: Why Changing Jobs Can Be Your Game-Changer[02:00] – Clarity: Why Knowing Your Direction Accelerates the Process[04:00] – Inclusion: Focusing on Fit Rather Than Flaws in Job Descriptions[07:00] – Detachment: How to Stay Unattached from Outcomes[10:00] – Commitment: Selecting and Believing in Your Strategy[13:00] – Ownership: Knowing Your Worth and Value in the Job Search[15:00] – Closing Thoughts: How the 90-Day Plus Program Can Help You Achieve Your 2025 Career GoalsConnect with Elissa:
Explore more resources and coaching options at elisashuck-careercoach.com and follow Elissa on LinkedIn for ongoing career insights and inspiration.
Schedule your free Possibility Session™ here.
Resources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck
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In this episode, Elissa shares powerful insights on how to land a healthy, fulfilling job in 2025. Whether you're aiming for a new role or breaking free from a toxic work environment, Elissa outlines three must-haves: mindset, value, and strategy. Get ready to reclaim control over your career and discover a work life that energizes you.
Key Takeaways:
Unstoppable Mindset: How a growth mindset turns obstacles into opportunities.Magnify Your Value: Ways to showcase your unique strengths.Practical Strategies: Effective job search tactics for 2025.
"Leveraging your value combined with a clear picture of what you want inspires action that gives you ultimate control over your career." — Elissa ShuckChapters:
(00:00) Why now is the time to start your job search(04:12) Defining a Healthy Workplace: Transparency, community, and balance(06:30) From Toxic to Thriving: Personal stories of escaping toxic work environments.(11:19) Unstoppable Mindset: How mindset influences career success.(16:10) Magnifying Your Value: Showcasing your skills and contributions.(20:57) Practical Job Search Tips: The Job Search Success Framework.(25:51) Closing: How to take control of your career now.Resources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck
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In this episode, Elissa urges you to kickstart your 2025 New Year’s resolutions now! She offers practical advice to help you get "unstuck" and achieve your career vision before the year ends. Don’t wait until January—start making those shifts today!
Key Takeaways:
Ask powerful questions to shape your career vision.Release bad habits and thought patterns holding you back.Recognize the skills and talents you already possess that will lead you to success.
"You can't be grateful and complaining at the same time. Release the complaint, and you'll free up energy for creativity and ideas." — Elissa ShuckChapters:
(00:00) Intro & Fall Reflection(02:14) Why Fall is the Best Time to Plan(04:39) The Power of Starting Now(07:04) Vision, Emergence & Growth(09:28) Releasing Negative Thought Patterns(11:55) Connecting Your Skills to Future Goals(14:19) Expanding Your Thinking for Career GrowthResources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck
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Working in a toxic environment or for a toxic boss can be challenging, even for positive and optimistic individuals. Writing down thoughts and emotions can help diffuse their power. Our bodies memorize emotions, which can affect our experiences in new environments. By consciously observing our thoughts and feelings, we can create new emotional states and transform our inner and outer worlds. Thoughts and feelings together create an electromagnetic field, and when combined with clarity and focus, can lead to significant changes.
Listen now to learn how leveraging the power of thoughts and emotions can help you achieve your career and life goals.
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Takeaways
- Writing down thoughts and emotions can help diffuse their power.
- Our bodies memorize emotions, which can affect our experiences in new environments.
- Consciously observing our thoughts and feelings can help create new emotional states and transform our inner and outer worlds.
- Combining thoughts and feelings can create an electromagnetic field that can lead to significant changes.
- Leveraging the power of thoughts and emotions can help us achieve our career and life goals.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating a Toxic Environment or Toxic Boss
05:52 The Power of Writing Down Thoughts and Emotions
12:07 Memorizing Emotions and Its Impact on Experiences
16:22 Creating New Emotional States through Consciousness
20:14 The Electromagnetic Field of Thoughts and Feelings
24:39 Leveraging Thoughts and Emotions for Career and Life Goals
Resources:
Don't stay in a job that feels bad. I'll help you see your value, release your doubts and feel confident. It's time to make your move.
When you're ready, I can help you ::
Personalized 1:1 Coaching
Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
https://calendly.com/elissa-shuck-career-coach/possibility-session-with-elissa-shuck
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In this episode, I discusses the importance of taking action towards your goals and not waiting for perfection. I give you three ways to overcome excuses and achieve your goals: willpower, discipline, and passion.
But how do you conger those up? It's about your thoughts.
Your thought have power to create feelings of motivation and drive.
When you choose thoughts that align with your goals and leverage those thoughts to take action, you can set your sites on something, stop making excuses and get it done!
"Perfection in advance of taking action is not possible." - Elissa Shuck, EP165Takeaways
Perfection in advance of taking action is not possible; waiting for perfection is just an excuse.
Three ways to overcome excuses and achieve your goals: willpower, discipline, and passion.
Choose thoughts that align with your goals and create feelings of motivation and drive.
Leverage these thoughts to take action and make progress towards your goals.
Don't wait for the perfect time or circumstances; start taking action now.
If you're ready to make a change in your career, reach out for a free consultation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:11 The Importance of Taking Action
05:06 Three Strategies for Overcoming Excuses
09:56 Harnessing the Power of Thoughts
13:28 Choosing Thoughts that Align with Your Goals
15:26 Don't Wait for Perfection: Start Taking Action Now
16:27 Ready for a Career Change? Schedule a Free Consultation
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Maintaining resilience is crucial in various aspects of life, including job searches, workplace challenges, and personal growth. To cultivate resilience, it is important to focus on positive aspects and set intentions and expectations. The reticular activating system in the brain also helps in this process.
Being curious and asking questions, reframing situations, and identifying what keeps you motivated are effective strategies. Ultimately, prioritizing happiness and creating a fulfilling work life contributes to resilience and overall well-being.
"Confidence comes from your thoughts. It doesn't come from experience. It doesn't come from a track record of success. It doesn't come from other people validating you."Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:17 Resilience in Various Aspects of Life
07:40 Utilizing the Reticular Activating System
10:29 The Role of Thoughts in Building Resilience
13:23 Strategies for Maintaining Resilience
16:15 Prioritizing Happiness and Work Life
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I n this conversation, I discuss strategies for dealing with toxic workplaces. I walk you through now confidence comes from your thoughts, not external validation or accomplishments. I also share my personal experiences with toxic work environments and offer tips and strategies for managing them.
I also highlight the importance of regaining confidence and clarity about your value, maintaining resilience and impact, and making decisions and moving forward. You'll also learn about my coaching program, Make Your Move, which helps individuals navigate toxic workplaces and make successful career transitions.
Takeaways
- Confidence comes from your thoughts, not external validation or accomplishments.
- To manage a toxic workplace, focus on regaining confidence and clarity about your value.
- Maintain resilience and impact by looking for positive aspects, setting intentions and expectations, and using your reticular activating system.
- Make decisions and move forward by managing your thoughts, brainstorming ideas, and evaluating your reasons.
- Consider seeking support from a career coach to navigate toxic workplaces and make successful career transitions.
Sound Bites
"Confidence comes from your thoughts"
"Toxic environments can diminish your self-esteem"
"Choose your attitude in any given circumstance"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Role of Thoughts in Confidence
05:01 Recognizing and Dealing with Toxic Workplaces
11:37 Maintaining Resilience and Impact
31:26 Navigating Toxic Workplaces and Career Transitions
Resources:
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Customized coaching and strategizing to land a rewarding new jobLeverage your career history and transferable skills in your career pivotMindset and strategy to manage and escape a toxic workplaceSchedule Your Possibility Session™
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All the tools, platforms, tech and gamification in the world will never provide an ROI unless effective, influential communication is at the heart of everything you do... human to human.
In this episode, I discuss the importance of effective communication in leadership and provides strategies for middle managers to improve their communication skills. You'll learn the role of communication in building trust, resolving conflicts, and fostering engagement and productivity.
I also highlight the significance of leadership presence and impact, including nonverbal communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic storytelling. You'll also learn about my new program, Strategic Leadership Lab, which offers a comprehensive approach to developing leadership communication skills.
Listen now so you can take your communication to a new level, transforming how you lead so you can influence your team and managers above you with confidence and authority.
Takeaways
- Effective communication is essential for solving problems and improving team dynamics in the workplace.
- Building trust and credibility through consistent actions, transparency, and ethical behavior is crucial for effective leadership communication.
- Leadership presence and impact can be enhanced through nonverbal communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic storytelling.
- Strategic Leadership Lab is a program that helps middle managers develop their leadership communication skills and become influential leaders.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership Communication
09:03 Foundations for Effective Communication
13:14 Building Trust and Credibility
28:29 Introducing Strategic Leadership Lab
Ready to level up your leadership skills?
1. Develop clear, effective communication strategies to inspire and motivate your team.
2. Master the art of influence and persuasion to drive organizational success.
3. Gain confidence in your decision-making abilities and lead with conviction.
4. Cultivate a positive and productive work environment that fosters innovation.
It all happens inside Strategic Leadership Lab. An exclusive cohort where you get unparalleled support as a middle management leader.
If you've ever wondered why you ever got into management in the first place, Strategic Leadership Lab will help you feel secure, accomplished, and in control.
Click below to get started
https://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab
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In this episode, I discuss the challenges of doing more with less in the workplace, including issues related to layoffs, siloed communication, and the need for the right people in the right roles. It's super important to set job performance expectations, specifically around being open to learning and sharing knowledge, to overcome these challenges and create a more interdependent team culture.
Takeaways
Challenges of doing more with less in the workplace are common and can be attributed to layoffs, siloed communication, and the need for the right people in the right roles.Setting job performance expectations around being open to learning and sharing knowledge can help create a more interdependent team culture and overcome workplace challenges.
Instituting job performance expectations of being open to learning and sharing knowledge can lead to improved team dynamics and reduce the stress of knowledge loss when employees leave.Chapters
00:00 - Challenges of Doing More with Less in the Workplace
02:28 - The Importance of the Right People in the Right Roles
09:32 - Setting Job Performance Expectations for Success
Ready to level up your leadership skills?
1. Develop clear, effective communication strategies to inspire and motivate your team.
2. Master the art of influence and persuasion to drive organizational success.
3. Gain confidence in your decision-making abilities and lead with conviction.
4. Cultivate a positive and productive work environment that fosters innovation.
It all happens inside Strategic Leadership Lab. An exclusive cohort where you get unparalleled support as a middle management leader.
If you've ever wondered why you ever got into management in the first place, Strategic Leadership Lab will help you feel secure, accomplished, and in control.
Click below to get started
https://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab
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