Top Tips for Executive Presence in a Digital World – Episode 44
Are you putting your best self forward virtually? Without face-to-face personal connection, are you concerned that your leadership presence isn’t coming through?
Although leadership and executive presence is a big topic, optimizing how you come across virtually is easy! Here’s a checklist-style discussion of tips you can implement right away, so grab a pen and paper – because this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
How to dial up your leadership presence in virtual settings
Verbal and nonverbal ways to maximize effectiveness of your messaging
Simple tweaks that have a major impact on how others see (and hear) you virtually
Today we’re going to be talking about putting your best self forward virtually. Inspired by a note that I received from one of my students who is currently taking my course, The Speaking Rx. They asked, “I'm just so much better in person, it's hard to connect and make a good impression virtually. How do I do that in an all-Zoom environment? Do you have any tips?”
This episode highlights my pro-tips for how you can actually gain ground and continue to grow and develop your executive presence, your executive reputation, and your leader reputation virtually. I give a variety of actions and resources to further your understanding of communicating in a more digital world. By the end of this episode, you will have a checklist of things to do immediately that will improve your online authority.
Healthy Entitlement and Why You Probably Need More – Episode 43
Do you struggle to advocate or negotiate for yourself (but aren’t at all afraid to speak up for someone else)? Are you afraid of being perceived as overconfident, greedy, or pushy?
If you’re worrying too much about how others might view you, or if you have trouble finding the mindset or words to advocate for yourself, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
• Styles of negotiation, and a critical mindset shift
• How self advocacy manifests in professional opportunities (or lack thereof) – it’s not just money!
• “Healthy entitlement” – what it means, and how you can use it
Today we’re going to be talking about everyday negotiation situations. Inspired by a question asked at a virtual conference I attended. Selena Rezvani was the speaker, and she asked us: “What is the number one word that comes to mind, for you, when you think of advocating for yourself?” The responses (and her follow-up) were too good to not share.
This episode explores why professional women think the way we do about how we show up and ask professionally. After this episode, you’ll think of self advocacy, negotiation, and healthy entitlement in an entirely new way.
Annual Review That Actually Advances Your Career – Episode 42
Do you want to move up within your company or organization? Do you fear your career development is stagnant? Are your goals aligned with your boss' goals, or do they differ? These are common midcareer concerns.
If you have big growth goals but zero explicit plans to make them happen, today’s your day to turn it around. Most people dread their annual reviews because they don’t know what to discuss – or how to discuss – what they really should be addressing with their boss. In fact, many people don’t even realize that they can use the opportunity to take some control. Sounds appealing? This episode is for you.
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
• Four things you should discuss with your boss to help you advance thoughtfully
• Where to find additional (and deliberate!) growth opportunities
• How to approach “succession planning” – not just for royalty!
Today we're going to be talking about your annual review and how to actually leverage this time for your own benefit (instead of sweating the evaluation and feedback that makes so many people really nervous). This topic came directly from the listener question, as usual. Mitch writes, “Thank you so much for Episode 29 about how to get the best results using recruiters [we were talking about nonclinical career transitions, among other things]. But what about if you want to move up within your (current) company or organization?” So, in this episode we’re going to cover some strategies to plot your career growth in a deliberate way that accelerates your advancement, whether that’s within your own organization or a new one.
Listen in to hear four topics you should discuss with your boss during your annual (quarterly, or monthly) review. I'm sharing how to navigate having a transparent discussion about compensation, long-term goals, and gaining a deeper understanding of your company’s succession plans (or lack thereof).
5 Things Your Boss Should Say (Mine Does!) – Episode 41
Does your work environment feel toxic or make you feel valued? What has your boss said in the last week that made you feel like your boss cares about you as a person? If you often feel like your organization doesn’t care about your wellbeing, or they pay a lot of...
Stop Auditioning, Start Leading – Episode 40
Are people undervaluing your contribution? Do you feel like your expertise goes unnoticed or under appreciated? Despite being excellent at what you do, do you sometimes feel invisible while others get credit for your ideas? If you’re tired of being passed over for...
The Best Way to Handle Bad Feedback – Episode 39
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: Why negative feedback is just as valuable as positive feedback How to receive negative feedback without taking it personally How to ensure you hear the feedback you need Ways to get more out of negative feedback...
How to Get Better Feedback (and Turn it Into a Professional Asset) – Episode 38
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: How to receive better feedback from others Deliberately seeking the right kind of feedback Turning feedback into actionable steps toward growth Ways to operationalize your feedback process I recently received a message...
Beyond Mentors and Sponsors: 7 Allies You Need in Your Network – Episode 37
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: The allies you need - in addition to sponsors and mentors - in your network Why you need to have a variety of different functional allies in your network 7 types of allies, and what each one can do for you What...
Are These Authenticity Traps Holding You Back? – Episode 36
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: The top 5 authenticity traps that keep you from finding success in your career What being authentic in a work environment really means How “authenticity” can hold you back Why adaptive authenticity is what you...
The 5 Top Causes of Burnout and What Leaders Can Do About Them – Episode 35
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: The top 5 causes of burnout, according to the top expert What leaders can do to prevent or mitigate burnout - because burnout is about the workplace, not the people doing the work! Tool to tackle the core...
What Does Modern Professional Development Look Like? – Episode 34
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss: How you can take back control of your career advancement How to maximize your effectiveness and impact on the world Why now is actually the best time to get started, even if you feel like you’re completely behind...
Reinventing Yourself and Creating Your Own Luck – Episode 33
What does it take to stay relevant professionally and to get ahead today? This episode isn’t specific to the medical field but is extremely applicable regardless. You see with the ever changing dynamics of business and medicine, there are certain things we must do to...
Physician Brand Makeover: Bendy Bodies and HypermobilityMD- Episode 32
This is the third in a series about professional branding, and today we’re focused on how your brand is conveyed on a website. I chose this topic because I’m often asked questions like: What should I put on my physician website? What doesn’t belong on my website? How...
Physician Branding in Action (Framework and Examples) – Episode 31
Hey there, in this episode of The Career Rx, we're going to talk more about professional branding, building from last week’s episode. We’ll get more specific today, talking about a four-part framework for your brand language that will really help you...
What A ‘Professional Brand’ Really Is – And Why You Need One – Episode 30
Hey there, in this episode of The Career Rx, we're going to talk about professional branding. Specifically, we’re going to talk about what a professional brand is, what it isn’t, and why you should have a great professional branding strategy. The term...
Why Use a Physician Recruiter? 5 Things You Need to Know – Episode 29
Hey there, in this episode of The Career Rx, we're going to talk about recruiters. Specifically using a recruiter as a physician. For those thinking about working with a specialized physician recruiter, especially for the...
5 Questions Before Starting Your Physician Consulting Side Gig – Episode 28
Today we're going to talk about five questions you must ask yourself before you start your physician consulting side gig. For many physicians, consulting is a very popular side gig. It’s a wonderful way to dip your toe into entrepreneurship and to gain exposure and...
5 Key Benefits of Having a Website for Doctors – Episode 27
Thanks for joining me on this episode of The Career Rx. Today we’ll be talking about the main benefits of having a website and the importance of a good website for your medical practice or business. In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss: Why doctors...