Have you noticed people multitasking or being intellectually lazy during a virtual meeting? Are you zoning out, suffering from zoom fatigue?
If you feel like no one paying attention when you speak (or in online meetings in general), this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
Four common but terrible ways to end a presentation
Three of the best ways to close your meeting on Zoom
How to keep your professional persona sharp, especially virtually
Today we’re going to be talking about the best and worst ways to end a Zoom call. Inspired by a question from a listener, “people are so numb to Zoom these days, it seems like everyone is multitasking and everything feels like a waste of time. How can I make my meetings actually matter?”
In this episode I’m going to give you four of the worst ways to end a meeting, and three of the best ways to sign off a video conference call. My purpose is to help you avoid some of the very common but deadly videoconference errors – these are mistakes that most people don’t even realize are costing them professional status and eroding their executive presence.
“It’s a cycle – people are multitasking because presenters have become intellectually lazy”- Marjorie Stiegler
In this Episode:
[1:04] Others notice when you’re not 100% present in a virtual meeting.
[2:30] Are you surprised you’re out of time?
[5:30] Quit thanking people for the wrong things
[6:00] Please know your slides better than this
[7:50] What do you want people to take away?
[9:30] This snafu will (sadly) kill your executive presence in an instant
[11:05] What’s your call to action? (Next steps beyond the meeting)
[13:30] A good closing always includes this
[15:10] A few other helpful episode resources that you can apply immediately
Why are LinkedIn endorsements and why do they matter? Is your LinkedIn profile doing you any favors, or getting you any opportunities? Would anyone recognize you professionally based on your profile?
In this episode, I talk about the importance of LinkedIn as a professional platform (especially if you’ve got some career ambitions) and specifically about endorsements on LinkedIn – what they are, why you need them, and how to do them the right way. I explain how to deliberately showcase your skill sets to enhance your profile and attract that next leadership opportunity or career pivot. If you’re ready to let LinkedIn do some of the hard work for you, join me on this episode!
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
How to highlight your best transferable skills on your profile
Why it matters who you are endorsing for what, and who endorses you [hint: mutual connections boost your social proof]
How endorsements may be one of the easiest ways to keep your network powerful, fresh, and connected
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a different way of thinking about your LinkedIn profile, how you showcase your skills and deepen the social proof around your top skills. I cover four reasons why you should be concerned about and cultivating endorsements.
“I’m just really excited to be doing this together with other physicians looking for non clinical careers with a focus on their LinkedIn profile.” – Marjorie Stiegler
In this Episode:
[2:00] Not already using LinkedIn? Why it is one of the most powerful professional sites
[3:30] What I was doing wrong on my profile (as so many doctors do!) [Episode 26 for more]
[5:15] Job searching on LinkedIn
[6:40] How recruiters use LinkedIn, and how to make that work for you [Episode 29 for more]
[8:30] Showcasing your transferable skills (for the job you want!)
[10:00] People are searching you by name, AND they’re searching for experts by SKILL
[11:40] Don’t be shady – legitimate endorsements are the only way to go
[12:50] The right endorsements skyrocket social proof and trust – here’s how
[13:55] This micro-act helps keep your network fresh and powerfully connected (and it’s so EASY)
[15:00] Facebook group about LinkedIn for physicians – if you can get in, better join now!
How many income streams do you have? How many income streams do you think you should have?
In this physician focused episode, I answer the listener question, “how many income streams is really the right number? And how did you decide?” Then I take it further and explain four key reasons why the number you have in mind may not be the right number! I know this episode is longer than usual but trust me, you’ll wanna stick around until the end.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
What being overextended means for your side-gig
What’s the magic number? There’s real, peer-reviewed science at work here.
Putting social comparison into perspective.
How credible sources build credible businesses.
You’ve been told that you need a bunch of side gigs and income streams. Being a doctor isn’t enough these days. But, if you’re feeling exhausted and burned out and all those things, your reality check is here. By the end of this episode, you will have an understanding of what income streams you need (or don’t need). These real-world examples will guide you through your feelings of burnout, buying happiness, the pressure of social comparison, and the most important thing to get right if you DO decide you need more income streams.
“There’s a million things you could do, but only a few that you really should do.” – Marjorie Stiegler
In this Episode:
[1:35] Stop hustling.
[4:40] If it’s not about the income, then what’s it all about?
[6:00] A purely professional point of view
[7:50] Falling victim to the outsourcing paradigm
[9:30] “Just be a doctor.”
[11:15] The magic number that ‘buys happiness’
[15:30] Mo Money, Mo Problems
[17:50] Social media is a highlight reel – and you’re comparing to your inner critic
[21:21] The right reasons to start a business
[23:00] Irony alert – from a doc with lots of income streams…
[25:10] My gift to you – we can celebrate together!
[26:00] You’ll wanna hang around for this news
Was there any bright side to 2020? To be sure, 2020 was pretty rough for a lot of reasons. With so much going on in the world that is inarguably terrible, it can be hard to focus on any silver lining from 2020. Yet, happiness experts and researchers agree that we should indeed look for and celebrate positive moments or events.
Today’s episode comes from Kristen, a long-time friend and colleague of mine, asking a private Facebook group, “Tell me something you achieved 2020. Not even humble brag, modifier, good girl, downplaying, minimizing…just brag! You’ve earned it.” Indeed, well over 500 women physician members commented with their wins, large and small (myself included). They have many, many reasons to be proud.
So I was inspired to start off The Career Rx 2021 by reflecting on my own wins from 2020. I’ll share with you four practices I implemented this past year that really made a difference. But they aren’t just wins for me – they each come with a nugget of wisdom I hope you can apply to your own life. Start off 2021 by giving these some thought, and take this year to an entirely new ‘best’ level!
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
Habits and boundaries, boundaries, boundaries
Turning off and unplugging – for real – with a daring email autoresponder
Meditation practice like you’ve never experienced
The benefits of fulfilling commitments, no matter how small
Follow this episode as I map out four things that were great for me in 2020. I’m sharing my experiences in hopes of each one having a little bit of a lesson or spark of inspiration, that you can take to apply to your own life for a really fantastic 2021.
“Knowing that you can trust yourself makes pretty much anything possible.” – Marjorie Stiegler
In this Episode:
[1:15] Acknowledging the positives of 2020
[2:30] Celebrate your big or small wins with me on Twitter
[3:05] Putting my own advice to the test (highly recommend)
[3:30] The magic of setting your quitting time (see Episode 11 for more)
[5:00] Do you take time off work to catch up on work?
[6:50] My bombshell email autoresponder might blow your mind – and it works!
[8:00] Cut the cord and free yourself from the guilt of not responding
[8:56] Truly learning to meditate (from a person who’s always ‘failed’ at it before)
[10:00] A meditation milestone of success that transformed my year
[11:55] What I learned about myself from this podcast in 2020
[13:00] The benefits of goal-oriented behavior (no matter the goal)
[14:50] The magic of consistently ‘showing up’ for yourself
What is the Elf on the Shelf? Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen this toy taking the holidays by storm for years now. But what makes it a total sensation that people love (or love to hate)? And what can it teach you about how you communicate your own professional story?
Today I have the second part of a holiday themed episode for you and we’re going to be continuing our talk about powerful branding lessons from the Elf on the Shelf children’s Christmas experience. The little guy uses some basic marketing fundamentals very, very well – and is a great illustration of how this can work for your personal brand too! I’ve got eight core tips for you – four in this episode, and four in last week’s episode.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
The idea of “social proof” – how to get it, and what it can do for you!
Sparking welcomed emotions around your (personal) brand
Rejection and refinement are parts of success
Building a professional network of “influencers” (see Episode 37)
These four examples from Elf on the Shelf will help you communicate who you are and what you can do, learn how feelings play a major role in marketing (authentically), and realize you may have more to offer than you think. These are simple concepts to help explain and market your ideas or services to tell your professional story the effective way.
“Success is not an overnight thing.” – Marjorie Stiegler
In this Episode:
[0:55] Check out last week’s episode (part 1 of the Holiday Edition)
[1:30] Social proof and community are key to the Elf’s success – what you can learn
[3:30] What’s your social proof? Here are some ideas.
[4:55] Anticipation – how the Elf takes holiday joy up a notch
[5:30] The emotional element of branding – 100% essential to getting the best opportunities
[7:20] It matters how others feel about working with you – communicating the experience
[8:10] Even Elf on the Shelf got rejected a few times – it’s okay!
[9:05] Laying the groundwork for that snowball effect of success
[10:10] “Influencers” – on social media, and in regular life
[11:00] Expanding your professional network and who to include
Elf on the shelf wearing face mask. Christmas decoration in coronavirus pandemic. Seasonal home design in covid-19 outbreak. Xmas tree and fireplace wreath.
What is the Elf on the Shelf? Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen this toy taking the holidays by storm for years now. But what makes it a total sensation that people love (or love to hate)? And what can it teach you about how you communicate your own professional story?
Today I have a holiday themed episode for you and we’re going to be talking about powerful branding lessons from the Elf on the Shelf children’s Christmas experience. The little guy uses some basic marketing fundamentals very, very well – and is a great illustration of how this can work for your personal brand too! I’ve got eight core tips for you – four in this episode, and four coming up next week.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
The importance of being memorable
How it helps to build on something already familiar (especially if your work is novel)
How to use curiosity to do much of the work for you
What makes you the ‘can’t miss’ product, service, or expert
These first four examples from Elf on the Shelf will help you stay top of mind for your skill and expertise, whether marketing yourself to your boss or marketing your services to new clients. These are simple concepts to help wrap up your ideas and present them in a fun and easy to understand way. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the second part coming next week.
“Go ahead and be confident and be bold.” – Marjorie Stiegler
In this Episode:
[1:55] Basic marketing ideas and how they apply to anything, even Elf on the Shelf
[2:35] Forget clever. It’s better to be catchy, easy to remember, and recognizable!
[4:40] Build upon something familiar to your intended audience
[5:55] Using well known concepts to introduce something new to the market (shout out to Steve Jobs, too)
[7:00] What makes Elf on the Shelf something you ‘have to have’? Hint – it is NOT the physical toy.
[9:00] The right dose of curiosity turns you into an opportunity magnet
[10:45] No hedging. But absolutely deliver on your promise!
[12:30] Write this list down and check it twice – and don’t forget to tune in for Part 2
