Episode 27: 34 Things I've Learned in My Career (The Birthday Episode)

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It's January 8, 2018 and I turn 34 today! Whoop whoop!

I'm not one of those people who has a problem getting older. I embrace it. There's just so much to be grateful for and so many lessons I've learned over alll these 34 years.

I'm feeling like I'm a fine wine, y'all.

One of the luxuries of getting another year older, is the acquisition of more knowledge and wisdom - especially as it relates to my career.

I've been through sooo much on my professional journey since I graduated from college back in 2005. From being the new kid on the block, to working in a toxic work environment, to being laid off, to building my career back up again, to becoming the most senior black woman at my company.

Let me tell you, if I could tell 21 year old Dorianne the things that I know now, I could have done so many things differently and avoid some of the drama. When they say "hindsight is 20/20", they're not lying.

In this episode, I break down the 34 things I've learned over the years in my career. Yup, that's one lesson for every year of life.

I'm hoping these lessons will resonate with you as well. Enjoy!

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The 34 lessons I've learned in my career thus far:

1. Other people's success doesn't take away from my own
2. I am exactly where I need to be
3. Stay humble (or life will humble you)
4. Honor your pace
5. Power posing WORKS
6. Don’t apologize
7. Dress up for work (appearance matters)
8. Get a crew
9. Introverts can win at networking
10. Everyone is a hot mess underneath
11. Make time for friends and family
12. Everything has a season
13. Nice girls finish last
14. You can live the dream
15. Your attitude determines your altitude
16. Use every single vacation day
17. Burnout is real
18. Write down your goals
19. Having a mentor isn’t optional
20. Whatever room you’re in, you belong there
21. Find time to develop your skills
22. One day you will become the old chick on the room - embrace it
23. Finding fulfilling work is a form of self care
24. Don’t ask a blind person to proof read your vision statement
25. Entrepreneurs aren’t the only ones who can make money in heir careers
26. You can’t do better if you don’t think better
27. Making a lot of money means nothing if you don’t keep any of it
28. Things don’t have to be all or nothing
29. Teamwork makes the dream work
30. Surround yourself with winners
31. Beyoncé has a team
32. You know more than you think you do
33. It’s really not that serious
34. Stop overthinking

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other episodes and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Enter the C-Suite

• Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday

• My Instagram post called "Honor Your Pace"

• Valeisha Butterfield Jones' Instagram post called "Timelines Aren't Real"

• Amy Cuddy's TED talk on "Power Posing"

• Episode 05: "Why you'll never hear me say "I'm Sorry" at work (and why you should stop too)"

• The Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement Survey

• Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu

• Episode 26: "How to Improve Your Professional Skills Without Going Broke"

• Journey to Launch

• Clever Girl Finance

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Episode 26: How to Improve Your Professional Skills Without Going Broke

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This week's podcast episode was inspired by a question I received from one of the Career Success Circle members, April.

She asked: "How can I focus on improving my skills in my career, without going into debt?"

I thought this was an amazing question.

As a high achieving and ambitious woman, you may be at a point in your career where you're looking to pivot. Maybe you're feeling stuck and like you want to make a switch, or you want to expand on your skill set, but 1) you're not sure where to start and/or 2) you're not sure where the coins are going to come from to make it happen.

I've spoken to many women over the years who share these sentiments and I'm a firm believer in the fact that money should never hinder you from going after personal and professional development opportunities.

Listen in to episode 26 as I break down my four tips for learning new skills and increasing your knowledge base - without breaking the bank!

If you've got BIG plans for your career this year, this episode is especially for you!

P.S. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

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Episode Gems You Don't Want to Miss:

• The absolutely FREE way to use your current network to learn new skills - believe me, you've got great teachers already in your circle

• What to do if your company doesn't quite have an established Tuition Reimbursement Program and why I firmly believe you should never give up too easily

• The importance of being creative as you pursue your professional development goals - what you've got to keep in mind

• How you can learn from top experts in ANY field - there is power in leveraging the expertise of other people to help you with your goals

• Where to find 250+ FREE online courses - I'm talking high caliber, Ivy League instruction

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other episodes and Links mentioned in this episode:

• Enter the C-Suite

• Join my private Facebook Group The Career Success Circle

• Episode 01: How I Went from Laid Off to Loving Life

• Episode 09: 6 Things I did before making the switch to Human Resources

• Udemy

• Skill Share

• Master Class

• FREE Ivy League Online Courses

• DIY MBA

• COOP

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Episode 25: 4 Biggest Career Lessons in 2017 + My Top Goals for 2018

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Can you believe 2017 is so close to being over? 

Like, seriously - we've only got about 4 days left! I can't believe how quickly time has flown by. Well, they say time flies when you're having fun - and I've got to admit, 2017 has been a blast!

I'm so grateful that I've been able to achieve every single goal I've set for myself this year. Whether it was getting to a leadership position at my company, expanding my network, or launching a podcast - I've checked so many things off my list over the past 12 months. 

Along with my accomplishments for the year, have been many lessons learned. These lessons are the focus of this week's episode. I'd like to break down the 3 things you should stop doing and the 1 thing you need to start in order to make 2018 the best year in your career, yet!

If you've got BIG plans for your career in 2018, this episode is especially for you!

P.S. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

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Episode Gems You Don't Want to Miss:

• How I was able to achieve every single one of my career goals this year - it's simpler than you think

• The idea of "analysis paralysis" and why it's a threat to your career success

• Some of the ways I've invested in myself in 2017 and how that's helped me get better in my career

• Why I no longer care about what anyone else is doing in their career - sounds harsh, but it's true

• The truth about complacency and why "going with the flow" is dangerous

• My top three goals for 2018 and how they will help me exponentially increase my successes by this time, next year

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Sign up for my free webinar "Your Way to $100k" HERE

• Join the private Facebook Group The Career Success Circle

• My favorite podcasts (ratchet and non-ratchet):

  • The Read

  • On One With Angela Rye

  • My Taught You

  • Brown Ambition

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Episode 24: Dealing with Sexual Harassment at Work

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Sexual harassment in the U.S. has ALWAYS been a problem.

And with the recent rise of the #metoo movement, led by Tarana Burke, our problem is now all over these internet streets for the world to see.

Yup, that's right. We've been hearing pretty much on a daily basis just how icky men have been to the women they work with. Whether it's by forceably groping or kissing them, making inappropriate comments, or flat out rape.

Did you know that over 17 million women have reported sexual assault since 1998?

It's crazy, y'all.

And of those 17 million that have reported their assault, there are millions more who've yet to speak up. These stats are just not OK by me and is the reason I've dedicated this episode to equipping you with the proper information, tools and resources you need to do your part to end this systemic problem.

In this episode, I'm diving DEEP into sexual harassment in the workplace. I break down:

• What sexual harassment is and isn't

• What we (yes, you and me included) keep doing that allows it to happen

• What we (again, you and me) can do to stop it going forward!

If you've ever experienced, witnessed, or heard about sexual harassment at work (basically, if you're an adult with access to the internet) - this episode is for you.

P.S. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and review on iTunes.

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Episode Gems You Don't Want to Miss:

• The actual, legal definition of sexual harassment - finally broken down in a way that makes it easy to spot [7:08]

• The breakdown of the different types of sexual harassment - along with clear examples [9:10]

• How Federal and State laws differ and are at play when it comes to sexual harassment at work [14:45]

• The systemic problems that need to be dealt with in the workplace - and how it helps keep the cycle of sexual harassment going [19:07]

• The things that allow harassers to keep on harassing - and why it's dangerous [21:00]

• What you can do if you experience, witness or hear about sexual harassment - you have more options than you think! [24:20]

• Why you shouldn't be afraid of retaliation if you happen to complain or support an investigation about sexual harassment [35:00]

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• The official website of the #metoo movement

• Moveon.org's video featuring Tarana Burke

• Read all about Uber's sexual harassment woes here

• The official website of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Episode 23: The Exact Process to Finding Your Dream Job in 21 Days

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If you're not thrilled with your current job, you might be tempted to just update your resume, throw together a cover letter and start applying to every half-way decent job you find on Indeed.com.

But before you launch your next job search, I'd encourage you to listen to this podcast episode.

Why? Because, based on my experience, you’ve got to take time to identify what it is you really want in order to have a successful job search. Knowing what you really want will help your job search be more intentional and targeted - and pretty much guarantee that you won't waste any unnecessary time, effort or energy!

I'd like to peel back the curtain and walk you through my proven, step-by-step process to identifying and landing your dream job - in record time. It's the exact process I've been using on myself since 2012 and that I use with my clients - one of whom was able to land his dream job in just 21 days.

Believe me, you don't want to miss this one!

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Episode Gems You Don't Want to Miss:

• What the real foundation of a successful job search is - and why you should never randomly apply for jobs [3:30]

• How I define D.R.E.A.M. job and how you can use my definition to create your own dream job profile [6:45]

• What the 'D' stands for in my D.R.E.A.M. job definition and why it's the reason my voice sounds so sultry in this episode [8:56]

• The biggest misconception people have when it comes to finding their dream job - and how it could be keeping you from achieving your goal of landing your dream job [22:10]

• How my client created his own D.R.E.A.M. Job Profile and used it to land 3 job offers in 3 weeks [23:10]

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Keep the momentum going by downloading your free copy of my d.r.e.a.m. job profile Worksheet

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Other episodes and links mentioned:

• Episode #01: "My Career Story: How I Went from Laid off to Living Life!"

• Episode 03: "3 Reasons You'll Never Make 6 Figures"

• Download your free D.R.E.A.M. job profile worksheet here

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Here's my Google Review from a client who landed 3 dream job offers in just 3 weeks!

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