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85. Staying Motivated During A Job Hunt personal development podcast episodes prepare for a job search Nov 12, 2024


 

In this episode, we discuss strategies to stay motivated during the job search, emphasizing the importance of focusing on process goals rather than outcome goals. By setting and celebrating small wins, reframing rejections as feedback, and maintaining realistic expectations, job seekers...

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84. Reflect on 2024: Annual Review Strategies With Dale Wilsher (Annual Planning Series 1 of 3) personal development podcast episodes succeed at work Nov 05, 2024


 

In this episode, Patricia kicks off a special series with Professional Certified Coach and Keynote Speaker, Dale Wilsher. They discuss the importance of reflecting on the past year, and share different ways to go about it. including a year review, journaling, consulting with...

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88. Plan for 2025: Wheel of Life and Goal Setting, With Dale Wilsher (Annual Planning Series, 2 of 3) personal development podcast episodes Nov 05, 2024


 

 

In the second part of the annual planning series, Patricia welcomes back life coach Dale Wilshire to discuss Dale's proprietary version of the Wheel of Life exercise. Explore various life categories, talk about goal setting, and how to prepare for achieving these goals in the...

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81. Why Does This Always Happen To Me? How To Change A Career Pattern personal development podcast episodes succeed at work Oct 15, 2024


 

In this episode, explore the concept of identifying repetitive, unhelpful patterns in your professional life and how to change them to foster personal and career growth. We discuss happenstance theory and how unplanned career paths can include negative behavior patterns. By reflecting...

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80. Stop Playing It Small: Close The Gap Between You And Your Success, with Anthony Flynn, Founder of Amazing CEO personal development podcast episodes succeed at work Oct 08, 2024

 

Go beyond your current role and elevate your career.

In today’s conversation, Patricia Ortega speaks with Anthony Flynn, founder and CEO of Amazing CEO, about closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be. The discussion dives deep into the power of mindset, the...

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The Big Personality Misconception networking personal development Sep 16, 2024

 

Think being an introvert means you're not cut out for powerful communication? What if I told you that's a common (yet unhelpful) misconception?

“Extrovert” and “introvert” are labels that sometimes oversimplify our skillsets and abilities.

However, whether...

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75. Networking From Zero to a Community of Professionals w/Stephen Morris network interview & negotiate personal development podcast episodes Sep 03, 2024


 

Today we Stephen from Renowned Leadership back to shares his personal journey, retiring in the army with no civilian contacts to becoming an adept networker, offering valuable tips for introverts and extroverts alike.

We cover key strategies such as leveraging strengths, the role of...

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67. Elevated Leadership: Giving feedback for improved morale and performance elevated leadership series personal development succeed at work Jul 09, 2024

 


 

Are you hoping to give feedback that leads to increased moral and performance?

Join Patricia and Julianna as they discuss the delicate balance of constructive feedback. From tips for strengths-focused feedback to the profound impact of foreshadowing success, learn how to...

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65. How to reignite your career and see more possibilities, with Tony Martignetti find career clarity personal development podcast episodes prepare for a job search Jun 25, 2024


 

Do you feel stuck, unsure of what career options you have?

Tony from Purpose Partners shares insights on creating impactful interactions that help you open up career possibilities. We discuss his take on the transformative power of uncovering past experiences to propel you forward....

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