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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on <a...

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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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 &amp; Fall Reflection(02:14) Why Fall is the Best Time to Plan(04:39) The Power of Starting Now(07:04) Vision, Emergence &amp; 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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.Get the Flourish Journal :: https://bit.ly/flourish-journal-by-elissa-shuckTakeaways - 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.Chapters00:00 Navigating a Toxic Environment or Toxic Boss05:52 The Power of Writing Down Thoughts and Emotions12:07 Memorizing Emotions and Its Impact on Experiences16:22 Creating New Emotional States through Consciousness20:14 The Electromagnetic Field of Thoughts and Feelings24:39 Leveraging Thoughts and Emotions for Career and Life GoalsResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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, EP165TakeawaysPerfection 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:11 The Importance of Taking Action05:06 Three Strategies for Overcoming Excuses09:56 Harnessing the Power of Thoughts13:28 Choosing Thoughts that Align with Your Goals15:26 Don't Wait for Perfection: Start Taking Action Now16:27 Ready for a Career Change? Schedule a Free ConsultationResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:17 Resilience in Various Aspects of Life07:40 Utilizing the Reticular Activating System10:29 The Role of Thoughts in Building Resilience13:23 Strategies for Maintaining Resilience16:15 Prioritizing Happiness and Work LifeResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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"Chapters00:00 Introduction and the Role of Thoughts in Confidence05:01 Recognizing and Dealing with Toxic Workplaces11:37 Maintaining Resilience and Impact31:26 Navigating Toxic Workplaces and Career TransitionsResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership Communication09:03 Foundations for Effective Communication13:14 Building Trust and Credibility28:29 Introducing Strategic Leadership LabReady 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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

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.TakeawaysChallenges 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.Chapters00:00 - Challenges of Doing More with Less in the Workplace02:28 - The Importance of the Right People in the Right Roles09:32 - Setting Job Performance Expectations for SuccessReady 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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

In this episode I explore the concept of breaking through limitations and how to overcome them. I delve into the various types of limitations, the psychology behind them, and practical strategies for addressing and overcoming them.We're all humans, my friends.But we don't have to let those limitations hold us back.Takeaways:::: Limitations can be self-imposed or imposed by external circumstances.::: Processing thoughts and emotions is key to overcoming limitations.::: Emotional guidance can help identify when one is arguing for limitations.::: Awareness of thoughts and feelings is crucial for breaking through limitations.Sound Bites:What would it mean to you to actually break through your limitations? What would it mean to break through the limitations that you believe exist in the circumstances all around you? It could change everything, right? Like if you could finally just punch that through, get on the other side of it.And the first one is stop arguing for the limitations. When you do, it makes all the difference!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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Every poll I post on LinkedIn about toxic behaviors, micro management comes up as number one. So, I decided to ask why people micromanage. 12,000 votes cast and hundreds of comments later, it's clear this is still a problem and it's extremely demoralizing. Restoring confidence in this situation involves tracking progress and accomplishments, reminding yourself that it's not about you, and managing your thoughts. By tracking your achievements and recognizing your success, you can validate yourself and restore confidence. Reminding yourself that micromanaging behavior is not a reflection of your abilities can also help restore confidence. Managing your thoughts and intentionally choosing positive thoughts can shift your feelings and behaviors. Finally, it's important to assume that the micromanager will not change and focus on how you want to show up in the situation.Takeaways&gt;&gt; Track your progress and accomplishments to validate yourself and restore confidence.&gt;&gt; Remind yourself that micromanaging behavior is not about you and does not reflect your abilities.&gt;&gt; Manage your thoughts and intentionally choose positive thoughts to shift your feelings and behaviors.&gt;&gt; Assume that the micromanager will not change and focus on how you want to show up in the situation.Sound Bites"Micromanaging behavior starts to wear on you and you start to question your own reality." - Elissa ShuckChapters00:00 Dealing with a Micromanager02:24 Tracking Progress and Accomplishments04:20 Reminding Yourself It's Not About You07:47 Managing Thoughts and Feelings10:13 Assuming the Micromanager Will Not ChangeIf you've decided that it's time to leave your toxic workplace, I can help. Let's hop on a call so I can learn more about you, offer some personalized insights and decide if partnering on your journey to get out makes sense. Click here to schedule a meet up. Or click on the link in my bio for more information.Always for you,ElissaResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

We have a problem with leadership. The problem is, is that the only thing we know about leadership is what we DON'T want.Today, I'm going to revisit an episode that I did a while back about five key leadership principles for amazing results.So if your only leadership examples are::::micromanaging:::lack of guidance:::narcissism:::bullyinghang in there.In this episode, I talk about:::00:00 - The Problem with Leadership02:54 - Five Key Leadership Principles for Amazing Results05:14 - Developing Competence as a Leader06:39 - The Power of Effective Communication09:03 - Leading with Character and Authenticity10:28 - The Importance of Clarity in Leadership12:24 - Leading with Care and Empathy13:32 - Five Questions to Ask Yourself15:13 - Continuous Development and Improvement in LeadershipThese five principles -- competence, communication, character, clarity, and care -- can elevate your leadership, guide your supervisors and managers, or evaluate the leadership that you're under. You don't have to stay stuck, my friends.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

In this episode, I discuss the importance of betting on yourself and taking control of your career. I share three tips for achieving this: &gt;&gt; planning ahead&gt;&gt; always being curious&gt;&gt; being selfishPlanning ahead involves having your resume ready and tracking your accomplishments. Being curious means paying attention to your interests and leveraging your strengths. Being selfish means prioritizing yourself and looking for signs of what you want in your career. By following these tips, you can gain more control and confidence in your career.Always bet on yourself. You are the only thing you can control.TakeawaysAlways bet on yourself and take control of your career.Plan ahead by having your resume ready and tracking your accomplishments.Be curious and pay attention to your interests and strengths.Be selfish and prioritize yourself in your career.Look for signs of what you want and go for it.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Inspiration02:26 Feeling Out of Control in Your Career04:24 Always Bet on Yourself05:22 Tip 1: Planning Ahead09:14 Tip 2: Curiosity14:32 Tip 3: The Power of Selfishness19:59 Conclusion and Call to ActionThose awesome books I mention?"Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Donald Clifton and Marcus Buckingham"Go Put Your Strengths To Work" by Marcus BuckinghamResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Every subject or circumstance is really two subjects: what you want and what you don't want.Today is about the tiny little thing that you can do that is a game changer for getting what you want.Today is about the pivot.Such a small thing that's going to have a huge impact on your patterns of behavior and your motivation.Let's get practical here:::02:00 - The Two Subjects: Wanted and Unwanted06:18 - Making the Pivot: From Unwanted to Wanted07:46 - Feeling Better: Motivation for Moving Ahead09:14 - Painting a Picture of Success12:32 - Taking Control of Your MindsetThe pivot is you taking control and choosing the harmony you want to see instead of letting your brain work on default.Your thoughts are your choice.So practice the pivot, my friends.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

We're part of a universe that is always expanding.It's in our nature to expand, as well: Set a goal, achieve it, set a goal, achieve it -- this is our expansion.Today I'm excited to give you a really, really easy secret technique for achieving your goals. I'm talking about:::01:49 - Understanding and Leveraging Your Natural Behavioral Strengths04:58 - The Belief Triad07:30 - Visualization and Action12:33 - Avoiding Self-Editing and Believing in What Is PossibleAnything that you want in your career is achievable. I truly, truly believe that. Go get 'em, friends!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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

I love Brené Brown's teaching on being courageous through vulnerability. By her definition, being vulnerable is having the courage to lean in when things get tough -- to not quit when you're facing uncertainty or feeling exposed.Being courageous in the sense of being vulnerable is so important.Why? Because creativity, innovation, taking action is reliant on vulnerability -- on leaning in when it's uncomfortable.So, how do you do it?We do it with the three things I'm going to outline for you here. I believe they are key components of having a courageous career:::03:04 - Facing Reality07:42 - Listening to Emotions11:00 - Unconditional IntentionGo out there and be courageous, my friends.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Most people approach their resume like it's just some kind of historical document.I'm so excited today, friends, because I'm going to help you create a resume that is going to project you into your FUTURE instead of just reflecting your past.This is so important because a powerful resume opens doors, helps other people see you, and showcases the amazing candidate you are. In this episode I cover:::02:20 - Creating a Resume that Projects Your Future09:09 - Essential Skills and Accomplishments13:29 - Using AI to Craft Your Resume16:21 - Addressing Concerns about EducationGo out there and write that empowering resume, my friends -- the kind of resume that is going to open doors.Check out my free resume mini course 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

We are wired for continued growth and expansion.I'm thrilled (and I'm sure you will be, too) about today's topic: unlocking your ideal future. With the three principles I'm going to teach you, you can make it happen.In this episode, I discuss::: 02:56 - Removing Roadblocks06:10 - Appreciating Your Journey09:25 - Painting a Vivid Picture of Success12:23 - Taking Inspired ActionThese steps are going to be so incredibly helpful to you. Unlocking your ideal is so much easier than you think!So ask yourself, my friends, what is it that's been nagging and gnawing at you that you want? Unlock it, go for it, achieve it!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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

How do you create or maintain momentum and inspiration?I like to call it "keeping the dream alive" and this is significant, my friends.When you feel good, you achieve. Not the other way around!In this episode, I'm talking about:::&gt;&gt;&gt;The Role of Feeling Good in Keeping the Dream Alive&gt;&gt;&gt;Managing Inputs and Setting Expectations&gt;&gt;&gt;Focusing on Solutions and What's Possible&gt;&gt;&gt;Paying Attention to How Actions Feel&gt;&gt;&gt;The Importance of Feelings in Connection to the Dream&gt;&gt;&gt;Choosing the Feel Better Path&gt;&gt;&gt;Taking Action and Achieving the DreamWhy do you need to keep the dream alive? Because if you don't, you'll end up quitting on what you want, staying in the toxic workplace or living a career on autopilot. When you are intentional about your perspective and your focus, you will not only keep your dream alive, but you will achieve it. Your dream doesn't have to stay out there somewhere. Learn how to keep it alive and make it happen!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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Interviews- one of the gateways to career moves.But, most people really don't like that part of the process.And this is why what I want to talk to you about today is so important: Energy.I've said it before-- a sale is nothing more than a transfer of enthusiasm and belief. And when you're in an interview, you are making a sale. You are marketing yourself.So, what is the energy that comes with enthusiasm and belief that you can transfer to someone else? And what place do you need to be in to make that transfer possible?In this episode I discuss:::00:50 The Importance of Interview Energy01:44 Interviews as Gateways to Career Advancement04:16 The Energy of Enthusiasm and Belief05:12 Being Intentional in Your Thinking06:11 Transplanting Positive Thoughts and Feelings08:07 Harnessing the Power of Fun and Curiosity10:02 Gauging and Adjusting Energy Levels in Interviews12:27 Being the Thermostat: Controlling Interview Energy14:24 Embracing Your InvitationWith the tips I give you today, you can create a more engaging and productive conversation, and have a positive impact in your interviews.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

I have a mind-blowing concept for you today, are you ready?:::If you want to accomplish anything, -- *anything* -- the best way to accomplish it is to focus on what you want without allowing the distraction of *not having it* to infiltrate your mind.When you focus on the absence of what you desire, it becomes a distraction that hinders your progress. Instead, focus on the solution and use your inner guidance system to attract what you want.In this episode, I'm talking about:::03:05 - The Distraction of Not Having What You Want07:51 - Focusing on the Solution09:18 - Using Your Inner Guidance System10:16 - The Snowball Effect of Focusing on the Positive12:11 - Living in the Mindset of Already Having It14:08 - Finding Satisfaction in the Journey15:38 - Radiating the Energy You Want to Attract16:32 - Focusing on What's PossibleThis is a game-changing paradigm shift, my friends. Because the more you focus on what you want without getting distracted by the absence of it, the easier, faster, and farther you move.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Context and setup are so important in understanding why things are the way they are. And how we show up in various situations affects our results and mental health.In this episode, I explain the concept of prequels and how they can be applied to our daily lives. By aligning with our natural behavioral strengths and prequelizing our day, we can create a more elevated and fulfilling experience. Here's what I talk about:::01:32 - The Importance of Context and Setup06:24 - Aligning with Your Natural Behavioral Strengths07:46 - Prequelizing Your Day for Better Experiences09:43 - Writing Down Your Favorite Thoughts and Feelings12:35 - Choosing to Be on Cloud Nine14:01 - Prequeling Every Segment of Your DayYou are capable of choosing to be on cloud nine anytime you want to. You can get the results in your life that you're ultimately after.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

"I don't feel like it today."Sounds familiar, doesn't it? If you're like me, you've probably struggled with motivation -- even with things you WANT to do. We all have those things that for some reason, we just don't feel like it.Routines get disrupted, circumstances come into our life, distractions happen so that we just get off course.Today I want to empower you with three little words that will give you the grace and the space to get back into those habits: "Wait for it."These three words will not only take the pressure off of you and prevent you from beating yourself up, but they carry a sense of inevitability that whatever "it" is -- it's going to happen! Give yourself the gift of "wait for it," my friends.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

There are way too many people walking around out there with their brains just in neutral, or worse -- focused on what's wrong, focused on what didn't go their way.Isn't it funny how our brain always wants to go to the negative? It's so easy to focus on what is not going well, isn't it?Well, friends, science tells us that we get what we focus on.In this episode, I'm showing you the importance of starting and ending the day with intention and positivity. I call this daily bookends. I'm talking about::: 2:34 - Starting the Day with Expectations of a Great Outcome 5:56 - Ending the Day by Acknowledging What Went Well11:43 - Taking Control of Your Mindset and Creating a Positive StoryThese simple, simple things I'm gonna teach you today are gonna make a huge difference to what's happening *between* the bookends, between the start of your day and the end of your day.My friends, do not live life in neutral. Take control. Create that story. Lead a fulfilling and successful life.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

You know what you're capable of. You know your next move. But you don't have the *exact* experience listed. So what do you do?That's what I want to talk about today! There are some practical things you can do to help others see your career move as logically as you do.Today, I discuss:3:40: Finding Leadership Adjacencies9:01: Reading Leadership Books10:57: Looking for Unconventional Examples17:38: Fundamental Principles and Coaching19:35: Believing in What You WantYou CAN make career moves and get promotions even without the exact experience. I believe it is possible for you, now it's your turn to believe, too!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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

In this episode, I discuss the power of choices in navigating unchosen circumstances in our careers. I've had my share of career heartache, I'm sure you have, too. So, I dive into the details of some of my experiences and insights so you can learn how to make the best choices when faced with challenging situations. The good news is we can all choose the path forward in stressful circumstances by choosing what to focus on, choosing the meaning we give to events, and choosing to take action. You have limitless potential and when you decide to use it to make empowering choices to shape your career, you can make it through anything!Here's what I talk about :: 00:58 Unchosen Circumstances04:18 The Power of Choices06:53 Choice 1: What to Focus On09:19 Choice 2: Meaning11:15 Choice 3: Action13:59 Overcoming LimitationsResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

It might feel impossible to let go of past offenses, hurts and negative experiences. But if you don't you'll only be harming yourself and your future. In this episode, Elissa shares why it's so important to let the past stay where it is and how to keep it there through a simple decision and an easy daily practice that makes it impossible to feel bad.She emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and the future, rather than dwelling on the past. Elissa discusses the negative impact of past hurts and offenses and provides strategies for breaking the cycle. She highlights the power of gratitude and its ability to shift negative emotions. Finally, Elissa encourages listeners to pay attention to momentum and catch negative thoughts early to stay on track towards their goals.TakeawaysLiving in the present moment and the future is key to a fulfilling work life.Let go of past hurts and offenses to avoid being thrown off track.Practicing gratitude can shift negative emotions and improve overall well-being.Pay attention to momentum and catch negative thoughts early to stay focused on your goals.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:58 The Intersection of Ancient Teachings and Modern Work Life03:22 The Power of Living in the Present Moment and the Future06:22 Breaking the Cycle of Past Hurts and Offenses09:44 The Importance of Gratitude13:04 Paying Attention to Momentum14:31 ConclusionThat Huberman Lab episode Elissa mentions? Catch it 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

SummaryIn this episode, Elissa discusses how to advance your career without burning out. She emphasizes that career advancement does not necessarily mean moving into a leadership role and that it is important to figure out what you want your career to look like. Elissa provides a practical exercise to identify the things you love and hate in your job, and suggests focusing on the things you love to avoid feeling drained. She encourages listeners to take control of their careers and create a career they love.TakeawaysCareer advancement does not always mean moving into a leadership role.It is important to figure out what you want your career to look like.Focus on the things you love in your job to avoid feeling drained.Take control of your career and create a career you love.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:57 Career Advancement03:22 Managing Career Growth06:13 Figuring Out What You Want07:13 Identifying Your Preferences12:28 Focusing on What You Love17:21 Taking Control of Your Career19:20 ConclusionResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

SummaryIn this episode, I discuss the importance of change management and how to embrace and leverage change to your advantage. I introduce my RAVE method for change management, which stands for Relaxation, Attention, Visualization, and Emotion. I also share practical examples from my own experiences and explain how implementing the RAVE method can lead to achieving goals and navigating change successfully.TakeawaysChange is constant and managing it properly is crucial for personal and professional growth.Embracing change and leveraging it to your advantage can lead to achieving goals and success.The RAVE method (Relaxation, Attention, Visualization, Emotion) is a practical approach to change management that can be applied to individuals and groups.By implementing the RAVE method, you can navigate change more effectively and achieve desired outcomes.I've created an acronym for change management. And the acronym is RAVE, R-A-V-E. I love it because it has universal application. And by that, what I mean is it's simple, it's straightforward, it's sound. It can be applied to individuals. It can be applied to groups. And my friends, when you start to think about this and you start to apply it, you will realize that it's also universal because it always works. ~ Elissa Shuck, LYWL episode 141Chapters00:00 The Importance of Change Management03:15 Embracing and Leveraging Change03:45 The RAVE Method for Change Management18:39 Applying RAVE to Navigate ChangeResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

SummaryIn this episode, Elissa discusses the challenges we face in life and career, such as toxic workplaces, layoffs, and lengthy job searches. She highlights the importance of changing our thinking and investigating our own brains to create positive change. She encourages listeners to update their operating systems and try on new thoughts that align with their goals. Ultimately, Elissa reminds us that we are worthy of everything we desire in our careers.TakeawaysLife and career can present challenges, but it's important to navigate them and find ways to overcome them.Changing our thinking is crucial for personal and professional growth.Investigating our own brains and being intentional with our thoughts can lead to positive change.Updating our operating systems and trying on new thoughts can help us align with our goals and achieve success.We are worthy of everything we desire in our careers.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:58 Challenges in Life and Career02:26 The Ineffectiveness of Online Job Applications03:23 Thinking Your Way to Change04:53 Finding the Good in Yourself05:51 Changing Your Thinking08:02 The Power of Thoughts09:27 Investigating Your Brain10:27 Outdated Operating System14:15 Updating Your Operating System16:01 Try on New Thoughts19:07 Creating Harmony Between Thoughts and Experience19:58 You Are Worthy20:38 ConclusionResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, repeating the same old story? Guess what? You're not alone.We all have narratives we tell ourselves. Some are empowering, some... not so much. But here's the thing: You have the power to change your narrative. In this episode, Elissa discusses the power of narrative and how it can shape our lives. She emphasizes that we don't need a new version of ourselves, but rather a new story that empowers us. By being aware of the narratives you tell yourself, you can make conscious decisions to align with your natural state of joy and satisfaction. She also highlights the importance of having our own back and choosing positive thoughts that support our goals and desires. Takeaways&gt;&gt; You are worthy and have everything you need inside you to achieve your desires.&gt;&gt; Pay attention to the narrative you're telling yourself and make conscious decisions to align with joy and satisfaction.&gt;&gt; Choose thoughts that support your goals and desires, and have your own back in all circumstances.&gt;&gt; Bring your desires into the present moment and write them down as if they have already happened.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:31 New Year New Narrative02:00 You Are Worthy02:59 The Power of Narrative04:25 Detective Work and Decisions06:23 Choosing Your Natural State07:51 Having Your Own Back08:49 The Present Moment09:35 Bringing Desires into the Present10:32 Write a New Old Narrative14:17 You Don't Need a New You14:46 Closing RemarksReady 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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

Ever wondered how to do more with less? It's not about magic or miracles. It's about strategic leadership and understanding your team's strengths and weaknesses. In this week's episode:- Discover why middle managers are the unsung heroes of the workplace.- Learn how to do more with less without sacrificing quality.- Effectively do more with less with your team and when making your case to your boss."Middle managers are the glue that is holding the entire organization together." - Elissa Shuck Techniques for doing more with less: - Understand your team: Know their strengths, weaknesses, and talents.- Redistribute skills: Use your team's existing skills to get more done.- Leverage strengths: Draw more out of your team than they think is possible.You don't have to burn out your team do do more with less. Check out Liz Wiseman's book, "Multipliers, How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter", for lots of stories of how a change in leadership led to a team performing at a higher level. Understanding how to do more with less isn't just about working harder; it's about working smarter. By understanding your team and leveraging their strengths, you can increase productivity without burning out your team.Remember, as a leader, your job isn't just to manage. It's to inspire, motivate, and bring out the best in your team.Listen now to change the game in your new year, new quarter, new month!_______________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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

Leadership month continues!As a middle manager, it's crucial that you influence down through your team and up to your manager and leadership above you. This is important because without influence you feel powerless and invisible, ultimately limiting your impact and career accomplishments. Fortunately, it doesn't take a magic formula to create influence. It only requires intention and these three principles :: Inspire enthusiasmCreate a sense of purposeProvide recognitionYou inspire enthusiasm by showing genuine enthusiasm, communicating a compelling vision and leading by example.A sense of purpose is created by connecting individual goals to the larger purpose, sharing success stories and impact, and fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.Recognition is all about offering sincere and specific praise, providing opportunities for growth and development, and celebrating successes and milestones.We'll go deep into all of these with strategies and actions you can take to start developing incredible influence throughout your organization!And as usual, Elissa shares specific strategies for influence with your team and influence with leadership.Listen to episode 137 and be inspired to create and leverage your influence!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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

Ever wondered why some leaders seem to have a magic touch? They effortlessly guide their teams to success while others struggle. The secret isn't some mystical leadership gene; it's communication. In this week's episode:- Discover the importance of communication in leadership- Learn 3 practical tips to enhance your communication skills- Uncover real-life examples of communication in actionCommunication is the lifeblood of leadership. It's not just about giving orders; it's about fostering an environment where ideas can flow and everyone feels heard. As the famous quote by Peter Drucker goes, "The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said."The 3 pillars of game-changing communication with your team members and the manager you report to are:Building TrustSharingConnectingMastering these communication techniques can transform your leadership style. You'll build stronger relationships with your team, foster a more collaborative environment, and ultimately drive your team toward success.Remember, great communication means you'll feel more secure and in control and be an influencer inside your organization. Great communication leads to great leadership. Listen and put these three communication pillars into play today!That LinkedIn article about year-end job performance reviews Elissa mentioned? Check it out here. 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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

Ever felt like you're juggling the demands of your team and the expectations of your higher-ups without a manual? You're not alone. Middle management can be a maze, but with the right strategies, you can navigate it like a pro—boosting performance and aligning with company goals. Discover the leadership techniques that can elevate your career and energize your team.In this episode:- Master the art of performance alignment with your team.- Learn strategic alignment secrets for impressing upper management.- Uncover actionable tactics to apply these insights in your daily grind."Leadership is the linchpin that helps everyone understand their roles and achieve their full potential." - Elissa ShuckEffective leadership is like coaching a top-tier football team. Your role is to clarify the big picture, create connections, and motivate contributions. It's about turning individual players into a cohesive unit that scores big for the company.When they win, you win!Balancing the alignment between your team and the leaders you report to doesn't have to be hard. Listen to this week's episode to learn the 3 steps you can apply immediately to be more effective and influential as a middle management leader.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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

Do you know what your leadership style is? You have one whether you have a leader/manager role or not.In this week's podcast, I'm kicking off a month of leadership focused episodes. I share four cornerstone behavioral strengths and the implications each of those (depending on which one is dominant for you) has on your natural leadership style.This is an episode you're going to want to go back to over and over as you put the pieces together of your natural way of leading and how you can leverage your traits and characteristics to get more of what you want in your career.There are four cornerstones to your behavioral traits, and depending on which one is dominant will influence your leadership style.Are you? &gt;&gt; Direct, decisive, innovative, authoritative, and competitive&gt;&gt; Articulate, interactive, persuasive, influential and seeks opportunities&gt;&gt; Steady, consistent, persistent, dependable, and cautious about change&gt;&gt; Structured, accurate, loyal, orderly and love proceduresFind out how each of these cornerstones show up in your leadership style and the results, accomplishments and impact you're creating (or have the capacity to create) day-in and day-out at work!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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

The experience of working in a harsh or toxic environment is all too common. It is, however, possible to overcome and even thrive in a workplace such as this. In this episode, Elissa talks about how to produce your best work in the midst of negativity and toxicity. It's important that you be committed from a healthy place, or you will be overwhelmed and burned out with people pleasing. Here, Elissa gives you three ways that you can stay focused and do your best work while maintaining healthy boundaries::::::Separate yourself -- be the thermostat, not the thermometer.:::Manage your sphere of influence -- pay attention to the people you let speak into your life. :::Acknowledge your accomplishments -- counterbalance the negativity by giving yourself more recognition.You CAN thrive in any work environment. But if you know it's time to move on, visit Elissa's website. Making your career move is not as hard as you think. She would be honored to help you move to a work environment that actually appreciates you and elevates you.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-lab

Sometimes loving your work life means getting out of where you are and into someplace else. If that's you and you're ready to make your move, remember that in every situation, every time you are interviewing you are evaluating THEM as much as they are evaluating YOU.In this episode, Elissa gives you some questions you can ask -- and talks you through the reason behind each question -- that will uncover the values, culture, team dynamic, and leadership style of the organization you're considering so that you can decide if they are for you.An interview is a mutual exchange of value and information. You can decide throughout the interview if THEY are ticking YOUR boxes.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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-labResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Science says that we have something like 60,000-80,000 thoughts each day, and sadly the vast majority of them are negative. In this week's episode, Elissa invites you to join her in turning the tables on that.The number one key to success in life is to master your own state. If you can master your state, there's nothing you can't do. - Tony RobbinsYou can master your state.You can master your attitude.Your approach.Your emotions.Elissa walks through 5 primary primal emotions and what they mean, and then tells you how to dive into them and use them to your advantage.You can choose to feel any way you want, any time you want. Emotions are more than a feeling -- they are an important piece of whether or not you experience success and happiness, and a powerful channel that you can tap into and use to create your life day by day by day.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

When you get someone to adopt your idea, you just sold them something.This is what selling is. It's not pushy, creepy, or uncomfortable. It's the ability to transfer enthusiasm and belief, motivating someone to take action. In this episode, Elissa shares the key to motivation and tips to make it happen -- whether it be your team, executive leadership, in a job interview, or even yourself.Here it is: make it for THEM, not for you.When you do this, you win. You get the job offer. You get the connected team. You get executive leadership on your side.It will work for YOU when you make it for THEM.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Frustration.Energy drain.Disillusionment.These are signs that you've lost a sense of purpose and you're overly focused on the practical in your career, and the effects can be devastating.So, how do you know what purpose is? How do you get a sense of that with regards to the work that you're doing? In this episode, Elissa guides you through three elements:&gt;&gt;&gt;Contribution&gt;&gt;&gt;Quality&gt;&gt;&gt;Realized potentialPractical vs. purposeful is about not forgetting who you are, and valuing and staying in tune with it. You can integrate the practical without sacrificing the purposeful. Equipped with the tools Elissa provides, you can leverage the practical things about yourself into purpose.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

The key to ensuring you don't repeat mistakes and repeat successes is to evaluate. In some industries, it's called a post-mortem. It's a way to bring people together and figure out how to do more of what you want and less of what you don't.A simple framework for post-mortems is asking yourself three simple questions:What worked?What didn't work?What would we do differently?These three Ws are especially powerful when you apply them to yourself and your career.In this episode I teach you how you can make little shifts in these questions to evaluate your past, present, and future so you can identify more of what you need to experience success in your career.There's always stuff that works. Start there. Feel good about it. Then move on to the other two questions without judgment. Evaluate often, and you'll find yourself moving toward achieving your goals more consistently.Enjoy!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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

What makes you tick? Why is it so important to identify your strengths?When you have a sense of your strengths, you get a sense of possibility. You start looking at opportunities and evaluating if those fit YOU, instead of you trying to fit into the mold of a job.A strength doesn't necessarily have anything to do with a record of success or ability, it goes far deeper than that. In this episode, Elissa walks you through Marcus Buckingham's acronym for identifying your strengths from his book Go Put Your Strengths to Work --S - Success - What makes you feel happy?I - Instinct - What are you drawn to?G - Growth - What growth areas feel effortless?N - Need - What things tap into your innate needs?You owe it to yourself to look for the SIGNS!Love Your Work Life EP65: Grace, Flow, &amp; GritResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

What would it look like if you talked to yourself like someone you love?Last week we talked about lies and how when we lie to ourselves, it becomes so easy to break the promises that we've made to ourselves.In this episode we're going to dig deeper into how to identify the lies and replace them with truths:--Acknowledge the negative feelings. Allow yourself to be real and vulnerable with yourself.--Question whether a thought is actually true or a lie you're telling yourself.--Write a new true statement.--Practice. Over and over and over.Remember, you spent a lot of years creating those destructive thought patterns, but you can change your entire life. Changing your life isn't the hard part. Giving yourself permission is hard. It requires practice. But my friends, it is 100% worth it.YOU are 100% worth it.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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-labResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

Did you know that the lies we tell ourselves can be the biggest roadblock to our success? It's a hard pill to swallow, but the truth can set you free. When you tell yourself lies like "I'm too old," "I'm not good enough," or "I've tried everything," you’ll break promises you made to yourself, stay stuck, and prevent yourself from reaching your full potential."You define you. Age is a circumstance. Age does not define you." – Elissa ShuckIn this week’s episode:- Discover the common lies we tell ourselves- Techniques to challenge and change these liesBy cultivating disciplines like questioning the lie and using your emotions as a guidance system, you can rewire your brain away from destructive thought patterns to new thoughts that help you keep your promises to yourself.As Viktor Frankl teaches in his book, "Man's Search for Meaning," every single person on the planet has the power to choose our own way, to choose the meaning that we attach to anything that's happening to us.When you identify and challenge the lies you tell yourself, you can break free from self-imposed limitations and step into your full potential. It's not an overnight process, but it's a journey worth taking.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 startedhttps://www.elissashuck-careercoach.com/strategic-leadership-labResources: 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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!

When you're in business (as most of us are) forecasting is an activity almost every organization participates in during Q4. It's about data, historical trends, competitive intelligence and market analysis. Good business forecasts determine what's realistically possible. But if you're not careful, this business process can become the same framework you use to plan your future. The result will be limiting.Your future is not based on :: past success or failureyour real or perceived competitionfitting into the market (aka someone else's thoughts about you)In this episode, Elissa coaches you on how to change your thinking so you can forecast a bright, achievable future - even if it feels impossible. Those links you're looking for?Strategic Leadership Lab ApplicationFollow Elissa on LinkedInSubscribe to email updates about events, webinars and resources.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 CoachingCustomized 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-shuckGet free resources on my YouTube ChannelGet access to courses and download career helps on my website and follow me on LinkedIn. Don't forget to subscribe!