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Angee Linsey
Dare to be Deliberate with Angee Linsey is a podcast for marketing and communications professionals who want to be more intentional in how they manage their careers. Your host, Angee Linsey, an accomplished marketing and communications executive recruiter and career coach, gives you the opportunity to listen in on her conversations with executives who share their career stories and provide insights on ways you can have better career conversations, get those stretch assignments and promotions, and generally maneuver through your career in a way that aligns with your life circumstances, values and goals. Also, Dare to be Deliberate Short editions will provide career advice and insights from Angee based on her experiences, conversations and trends in the market. If you want to learn more about the executive search and coaching services provided by Linsey Careers, visit linseycareers.com.
As a former Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officer, Angee Linsey is excited to interview Rear Admiral Paula Dunn who is the Vice Chief of Navy Information for the U.S. Navy Reserve. Together they talk about what makes serving in the Navy Reserves as a communicator cool, and how the skills required to do the job are similar to those in the corporate world.
The Navy Reserve is a career option that interested communications professionals can choose up to the age of 42. In this episode, Admiral Dunn shares stories of the kind of work a PAO does, why it's a rewarding career, as well as how to apply.
If you are interested in learning more about the application process and how to succeed in this role, RADM Dunn is willing to get you started on the path by emailing her at paula.d.dunn.mil@us.navy.mil.
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© 2017 - 2023 Angee Linsey
As a kid from New York, with a mother from Bermuda, Kiwan Michael Anderson dreamed of working close to celebrities and musicians. Those dreams came true right from the start of his career at Arista Records and then Source Magazine doing communications. During the course of his professional journey, he moved to roles both in-house and in agencies where he had continued doing PR in the world of luxury and celebrity lifestyle brands. And then he landed a dream job and became the Director of Global Communications, PR and Content Development for the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
In this episode, Kiwan tells his story of how he made those moves by having an excellent reputation with peers and leaders, and through a very intentional approach to ensuring he maintained a strong network. Not only did he value that network -- he showed up for them consistently over the years.
And through that network, he received a call to work for his mom's home country, Bermuda. It was then that Kiwan was able to combine all of his talents to lead communications for a place that is near and dear to his heart.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiwananderson/
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© 2017 - 2023 Angee Linsey
Kristen Delphos is the Vice President and Head of Communications & Public Affairs for UL Research Institutes. In this episode she shares why working with a non-profit research institute is a cool job where she gets to tell amazing stories that have a big impact worldwide.
UL Research Institutes is a leading independent safety science organization with global reach. They sense and act on risks to public safety with bold hypotheses and objective investigations.
In this episode, Kristen describes the kind of work she does, what she looks for when hiring a communicator for her team, and how you can better tell your story when interviewing for any job.
Kristen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristendelphos/
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© 2017 - 2023 Angee Linsey
Danielle Martinetti dreamed of working in the fashion industry since she was a child. That dream came true and for a decade she did public relations for Luxoticca, planning events and working with media at fashion weeks around the globe. She loved her life and her job, but yet, burn out creeped up on her. What came next was a big shift that lead her to Narrative Medicine, Covid Contract Tracing, becoming an End of Life Doula and returning to her love for writing and getting published.
Listen in to Danielle's story and her lessons learned while having a very cool job -- and knowing when it's okay to make a change.
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© 2017 - 2023 Angee Linsey
It's the end of the year and it's easy to get wrapped up in the negative headlines that bombard us daily. In this episode, Angee offers three ways to spend your energy as you do a little end of year self-reflection and planning for the year ahead.
First, supporting last episode's message of nurturing your network, a reminder to reach out to those who matter in your life and work.
Next - create your career vision for the year ahead. Here's a link to the exercise on the Linsey Careers website.
And finally, pay it forward. This one is a challenge to you. Find three ways to pay it forward before the year ends. It can be a big or small gesture. And send a note to Angee telling her what you did!
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
Your professional network is critical to your long term career success. So often we don't engage our network until we need something from them. In this short episode, Angee challenges listeners to one easy way to reconnect with those people who are important in their professional networks. A simple outreach to reestablish that important relationship can set the bar for staying in touch in a more meaningful way in the future.
The Power of Connections is the topic of a new offering at Linsey Careers. Angee will be hosting Pop Up Power Sessions periodically -- each with different topics. The first one will be held in December. To learn more go here.
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
Harry has provided public relations support for the launch of the largest cruise ships in the world, and some of the most luxurious small ship lines. As a Senior Director of Communications, now working with SeaDream Yacht Club, Harry talks about what it takes to be successful in the industry as a communicator at every level.
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From NASA to Northrup Grumman to Stratolaunch, communications leader Kate Squires has had the opportunity to do some very interesting storytelling to internal and external audiences. Now with a younger, smaller organization than NASA and Northrup, she shares a bit about the surreal experiences she gets as a communicator with Stratolaunch, and what you can do to transition to this industry.
Listen in for the cool jobs conversation between Angee and Kate about working as a communicator in the aerospace industry.
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
Making an industry change to a really cool job is not always easy. Dylan Connell shares how he very intentionally moved from one industry he loved, to another that definitely fits into that "cool job" category. Now a public affairs officer at NASA, Dylan gets to do some amazing storytelling that is out of this world.
Listen in for the cool jobs conversation between Angee Linsey and Dylan Connell about working as a communicator at NASA.
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
It's not all parties and celebrities when doing communications for the spirits industry. Dave Karraker, president of Raptor Communications and former Communications VP at Compari Group, talks to Angee about what makes the spirits business cool, as well as the realities of working in this highly regulated industry.
Listen in for the cool jobs conversation between Angee Linsey and Dave Karraker about working as a communicator in the spirits industry.
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
Caroline Shaw has led communications for the two largest privately held wine organizations in the U.S. In this first episode of the Cool Jobs edition of the Dare to be Deliberate podcast, Caroline shares why the wine industry is a cool place to work as a communicator, and what she looks for when hiring.
For those looking to make a move into the wine industry, Caroline highlights that doing PR in this field is not just about going to wine tasting events and enjoying great wine. It's about the business, and the business of wine is competitive. Communicators must be exceptional storytellers and maintain the quality reputation of the brand.
Listen in for the cool jobs conversation between Angee Linsey and Caroline Shaw about working as a communicator in the wine industry.
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
When Angee Linsey was in graduate school, she had a great idea for a book. The working title was "Cool Jobs People THINK They Want." That book never got written, but the idea came back to her recently as she was looking at how to make season 2 of Dare to be Deliberate interesting and insightful to listeners.
After a little hiatus during 2022, Angee is back and is talking to communicators doing those jobs in highly coveted industries and organizations. She'll be speaking with people in industries including Wine & Spirits, Aerospace, Travel & Tourism and so much more.
In this episode, she kicks off the new season with a little back story and what to expect in the months ahead.
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
In this episode, Angee announces she is taking a short break as she reimagines how to best deliver valuable content to you as you dare to be deliberate in your career. She'd love your feedback if you have ideas on what you wish there were more (or less) of in the months ahead. Shoot her a note through LinkedIn or email.
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We'll be back soon!
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© 2022 Angee Linsey
As 2021 comes to a close, Angee reflects on the interesting and busy world for those who are hiring or trying to be hired. While in past years Angee has emphasized the importance of using this time of year to nurture your network and create a career plan for the year ahead -- this time, she feels the need to say it's time to take a break. Take a breath. Recharge. Whether it's a weekend away or a gap year -- take what you can take so you can come back with renewed energy and enthusiasm.
And to all listeners of this podcast - Angee wants to thank you for tuning in. There's a lot of great information out there when it comes to career advice, and she appreciates your comments and emails and looks forward to seeing you next year.
Happy Holidays!
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
From her first job out of college, Lindsay Stephenson has been deliberate and brave in her career choices. In this episode, she and Angee talk about the various twists and turns of her career as life and family priorities allowed her to take risks and be thoughtful every step of the way.
Listen in to Lindsay's story of making her move to New York City as a new college graduate, traversing the country as her career progressed, and then moving into the world of documentary film production and then coaching.
Today Lindsay is a certified professional coach who guides women to live a life on their own terms and change the narrative around how a woman is allowed to show up. You can find out more on her website at www.RoseBirdCoaching.com.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
What happens when you get hired for one job, but the people you work with start seeing you as something else?
It happens all the time. You're hired to come in to be a strategic communicator and the work suddenly shifts to all tactical all the time. When you're not being brought into the room where things happen, you aren't able to be part of the strategic planning of the narrative.
On a more personal note, when the narrative of your role is being told by others, you may not be positioned at the level you were hired to perform. In this episode, Angee shares a few ways to have the right conversations with the right people to make sure the narrative of what you do is on track so your career isn't derailed early in your tenure with an organization.
It's not going to work to just whine about how you're not being perceived as strategic. You have to put facts -- not feelings -- on the table so that others can help shape the narrative of what you do so that everyone benefits from your ability to operate at the right level.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
Feeling uninspired at work could be like a relationship rut. As much as we would all love to wake up every day excited about our jobs, there are moments in time when it feels a bit mundane. Uninspiring.
In this episode, Angee shares a couple of ideas to help get through the uninspired feeling many people are describing when it comes to their jobs. Just like in relationships, it requires understanding what the real problems are, and communicating to figure out how to fix those challenges.
Listen in for ways you can make a list of what is really bothering you, identify if it can be fixed where you are, or if it's time to make a change. Then take action to get the excitement back into your work.
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In this episode, Angee has a conversation with Lori Teranishi, CEO of iQ360. Lori shares her insights on leadership, values and lessons from her father.
From the early stages of her career, Lori has always been intentional in the roles she pursued and accepted. It all led to her eventual move back to her home state of Hawaii and now owning a well respected communications consultancy called iQ360.
Lori shares the importance of mentors who helped her grow and how one of those mentors is now a member of her team. With a goal of building a company where her friends would want to work, she has made it reality across the organization.
Listen in to Lori's inspiring story and her insights on how you can also dare to be deliberate.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
Most people want to have purpose-driven work, or to find their purpose in life. But that can be pretty daunting or even disappointing if you can't pin down quite what that will be.
In this episode, Angee shares some insights she learned, including one from Zach Mercurio. For more information on the work he does, check out zachmercurio.com and this blog post.
She encourages you to figure out why you do what you do "so that ..."
Fill in what your "so that" is. For Angee, she does what she does so that hiring leaders can find great talent. So that candidates are introduced to jobs that help them achieve their career goals. So that coaching clients can get that promotion or land that new job. That's how she is purposeful at work.
Listen in to get tips on how you can be, too.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
Teri Citterman is an Executive Coach, author, speaker and leader who helps people level up their careers through great communication.
In this conversation, Teri and Angee talk about the importance of building relationships early in your career, how to ask for help to gain influence, communicate impact vs process and know the "Four that Score." Bottom line, when executives ask for information, tell them what time it is, not how the clock works.
For information on Teri's online course: https://tericitterman.kartra.com/page/speak-up-registration
For information on Teri and all of her programs: https://www.talonnllc.com/
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So many of us eagerly find mentors at the beginning of our career. But at the midpoint, we may find ourselves in a slump. That is when you need a mentor most. In this episode, Angee provides some startling statistics around how valuable having (and being) a mentor can be to your career.
One fortune 500 company with a formal mentoring program in place tracked the career progress of 1,000 employees over a five year period. They found that both mentors and mentees were about 10% more likely to get a raise than people who did not participate in the program. Employees who received mentoring were promoted FIVE TIMES more often than those who did not have mentors.
Even if you are in an organization that doesn't have a formal mentor program, now is the time to find one -- or even create your own personal board of directors. Angee shares who should be on that board.
Listen in.
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David Albritton's career has taken him from the US Naval Academy and serving in the Navy, to earning his way to the level of Chief Communications Officer at multiple corporations, and then serving as President of GM Defense. Some of his moves were planned and others were because of major business shifts, causing David to adjust more quickly. But when his adult daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia, David made the biggest shift by stepping back from his position at Amazon Web Services to focus on his daughter and grandchildren.
In this episode, David tells how the Naval Academy has influenced his career, how he leads and how he looks left and right to those around him for knowledge, support and strength. He shares how his career moves were sometimes by choice and sometimes by chance - but at all times important to how the next move was shaped.
Now leading his own coaching and consulting firm, David hopes to use those lessons to mentor and coach others as they navigate their careers. David's firm can be found at https://www.1988strategies.com/
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Anytime you are in a position of having to choose whether or not you will take a certain job -- or which job to take when given more than one choice -- it can be hard to know which one is going to be the BEST decision.
In this episode, Angee walks you through a few exercises that will help you evaluate how each role aligns with your strengths, values, preferences, motivators and career vision -- as well as taking a bit more of an analytical approach. And of course, she had to throw in a little advice from her Mom.
When you are making a decision about which job to take (or if you should stay where you are), this is the episode to download. You can also download the Values/Vision exercise on the Linsey Careers Website here.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
For most of us, we go through our days just doing what needs to be done – but our attention is drawn to certain things. Those things that give us energy and make us feel more alive. Those challenges that are fun to tackle. Those areas of interest that just make us want to learn more and master that craft.
Pay attention to what you pay attention to.
In this episode, Angee shares a couple of examples of what candidates revealed in their interviews that made it clear that they weren't paying attention. Listen in to learn how to dare to be deliberate by focusing your energy on the things that interest you most.
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It's Podcast host Angee Linsey's turn to take the hot seat. In this episode, Communications Strategist, Keynote Speaker and self described word nerd, Kristin Graham, takes the mic and interviews Angee on how she has dared to be deliberate in her life and career.
The two women, who have become friends as their professional paths crossed throughout the years, have a lively banter about life, travel, careers and being willing to take a few risks along the way. This episode will give the listener a little insight into how Angee has become so passionate about her work as a recruiter, career coach and world wanderer.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
It's difficult to say yes to an offer when it is clear that the team that interviewed you is not in alignment with what success looks like for the role. How do you uncover what the expectations are for the role and if you are the one who can make it happen?
In this episode, Angee talks about the time she took a job where this happened. Every stakeholder had a different idea of what she was supposed to deliver. The value of really understanding the business goals, and how you will help the team and organization meet those goals is a great place to start when uncovering what success will look like.
Ask questions early and often to get the clarity you need to know if this is the job for you. The answers may not always be as clear if a team is new or evolving -- and that's okay for some. But if there's a nagging feeling that the job may not be set up for success because of differing expectations, it's worth asking for another conversation with your future boss before accepting the offer.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
There are offices that are known for responding to nearly every request with an "it's not my job" sentiment. The result is that people find work arounds and alternate resources to solve the problems that should be served by that negative team.
In this episode, Angee shares the story of how she learned that a "culture of yes" can change how others view your team -- and how in doing so, the work done by that team improves.
She learned the concept from a Captain she worked for while in the Navy Reserve. His team had that "not my job" reputation until he took over. He introduced the concept of never saying "no," but instead, finding ways to say yes. Maybe it's by solving the problem in a different way -- or maybe it's pointing the person to the right resource when it really is out of their scope of expertise.
The result of the shift to a culture of yes was remarkable. Better assignments and recognition came their way. And the team was having more fun.
Listen in and learn how to adapt a culture of yes to your team.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
If you’ve recently accepted a job offer, you've surely done a ton of homework on how to negotiate the salary and all the other things that might be negotiable. But what about that conversation before you receive the offer? This is your chance to confirm your own assumptions and ensure those things that could impact your new job are out in the open.
In this episode, Angee walks through a few things to consider talking about with the recruiter as they put the offer package together. By sharing information like vacations that are already planned with tickets purchased -- but will be within the first couple of months on the job; or the fact that you won't be comfortable giving notice until your boss gets back from that business trip -- meaning the start date is a week later than hoped. These are things that are easy to manage if you talk about them up front.
The conversation before the offer is just as important as the offer negotiation itself. It’s a chance for you to get clear in your head what you are asking for and gives the recruiter a chance to help you get the offer you want.
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Communications leader, Author, Ironman Athlete and family man, Russell Newell shares his story with Angee, proving that success can take many forms both on and off the job.
Russell has traversed from being a communicator for government agencies in Iraq during the height of the war, writing for Disney-ABC Television Group's president, and now as the Director of Executive Communications for United Healthcare. But his identity is not just his career. He's completed multiple Ironman triathlons and just published an entertaining book about his misadventures joining that competition. All of this while being a husband and father of four young children. Through it all he reflects on the adventure, fun and lessons learned.
Russell's book, Irondad Life: A Year of Bad Decisions and Questionable Motives-What I Learned on the Quest to Conquer Ironman Lake Placid was released on May 4, 2021 and can be purchased at any book retailer.
https://www.irondadlife.com/
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Binge worthy podcasts are worth talking about. Adam Grant's Work Life definitely fits that description and is ideal for people who are daring to be deliberate in their career.
In this episode Angee talks about a few of her favorite episode's of Work Life. Tips on salary negotiation in Science of the Deal remind us all that the one who speaks first is not necessarily at the disadvantage we may have been taught. Navigating Career Turbulence is a great episode showing resilience and willingness to shift gears when our careers get derailed due to outside forces. And then there is the totally entertaining nerd festival listening in on a conversation between Adam Grant and Malcolm Gladwell. In Angee's opinion, it doesn't get any better than that.
Listen in to hear why Angee binges on Adam Grant, and how you may want to add Work Life to your podcast line up.
https://www.adamgrant.net/podcast/
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
This pandemic has a lot of corporate professionals working from home, and it's going well. But the line between home life and work life have blurred and many people are feeling like they cannot push back when their boss adds another project to an already full plate.
We all teach people how to treat us and that includes at work. Boundaries are important to maintain a healthy balance between work and home -- and that means setting boundaries with your boss when you're stretched too thin for too long.
In this episode, Angee shares a few ways for you to have a conversation with your boss that doesn't make you the victim of being overworked. Instead, it makes you the problem solver by measuring work, prioritizing projects and partnering with your boss to ensure success for all.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
AppHarvest Chief Communications Officer Travis Parman has had an exciting career that spans three continents, leading communications for major global companies. Prior to his current role, he was heading up North American communications for Nissan. His team was running on all cylinders and doing well. He was feeling a little restless and found his way to a company that was a far cry from the large organizations in which he had built his career, but that brought him back to his Appalachian roots.
Travis shares his career journey and why he made some of the choices he made. He reminds listeners of the value of their network, and how those relationships will introduce us to opportunities we never thought possible. He reminds us all to be patient in our career path -- but not too patient.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
Nearly 60% of employees said they would like feedback from their bosses on a daily or weekly basis. That number jumps to 72% of employees under age 30. Chances are you aren't getting feedback that often, so how do you ask for it -- and then what do you do?
Scheduling regular conversations with your boss to specifically get feedback is the very best approach. It can be a weekly 15-minute feedback session on one project, or a longer discussion if you need help solving a problem.
During those sessions, listen carefully and take notes. Process what you learned and what action items are needed, then follow up with an email outlining your plan. This gives your boss a chance to confirm you're on the same page -- and that you are taking the feedback seriously.
Learning how to receive and act on constructive feedback is essential when daring to be deliberate and when leveling up your career.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
Are you in job search because the role you're in just isn't a fit? Maybe you have a really bad boss, or you've just been unemployed longer than you expected to be. In those situations, it's easy to focus on all the reasons you need to make a change, and that often comes out in the interview, whether you mean it to or not.
Flipping the switch from the pain mindset to the positive one means that you focus on what you are running toward rather than what you are leaving behind. Not only will it make your example story telling more positive, you will find yourself more enthusiastic about the role you are seeking.
It's not always easy, but it will definitely make a big difference in your attitude and your results. Give it a try, and let me know how it goes.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
In addition to being an accomplished marketing and communications executive, Charles K. Poole shares his PooleProof Wisdom with people whenever he gets the chance. Inspired by the lessons taught by his mother and other key figures in his life, he blogs, posts on social media and does a podcast of his own to share snippets of wisdom and encouraging words.
Listen in to Angee and Charles as they talk about how PooleProof Wisdom came about, how Charles has used these lessons to fuel his own deliberate course in his career, and how you can, too. Writing and speaking about what he's learned is how he serves his purpose.
You can find Charles and PooleProof Wisdom on social media including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as wherever you get your podcasts.
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
If you're currently in job search, chances are you've encountered the dreaded digital interview where you're invited to answer a few screening questions via video with no actual person on the other side. It's nerve-racking and not the best candidate experience, but it's getting more popular and likely here to stay.
It's time to get comfortable with this interview style and add it to your repertoire of job search skills. In this episode, Angee covers a few tips to nail the interview including:
- Making sure your background is distraction free and simple
- Having the right interview "outfit" that is one step up from the company culture's daily attire
- Getting your story down and practicing by doing a self-mock interview
- Checking your energy level to get the right balance of enthusiastic but not over the top
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
While celebrating 2020 being in our rear view mirror, our optimism may be clouded by simply being exhausted. Instead of tackling a list of big New Year's resolutions, Angee suggests picking one small thing to do each day that will help you dare to be deliberate in your career or job search.
One small thing can be really small - update your LinkedIn profile picture, spend five minutes on social media and actually connect with someone you haven't spoken to in awhile. Like, really connect. Send a personal note just saying hello. Revisit your values and vision (use this worksheet to help). Angee shares a few ideas to get you started. By doing one small thing every day, you're making room for the big things that help you achieve whatever it is you're looking to do.
What small thing will you do today?
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© 2021 Angee Linsey
In the spirit of daring to be deliberate in your career, in this episode Angee challenges listeners to become even more curious about companies, career paths and possibilities they never even considered. A great way to do this is through the informational interview. You don't even have to call it that -- just have conversations with people in your network about their careers. Why did they take the path they did? What would they do differently? What do they love or dislike about their job? What do they love about their company?
What if you said to someone when you met them, “Wow – that sounds really interesting. Would you be willing to grab coffee and tell me more about what you do?”
Angee did that over a decade ago when she met a boutique search firm owner, and look what happened.
Make informational interviewing one of your Career Action Plan items.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Taylor L Cole Longacre knew she would be on television when she was just a young girl as her grandfather told her it was surely meant to happen. In a conversation with Dare to be Deliberate host Angee Linsey, Taylor tells the story of her career journey -- from public relations leadership to now hosting three television shows.
Whether telling the story of how she landed in communications (very intentionally, of course), to leaving the corporate world to pursue her television producer and host aspirations full time, Taylor shares the ups and downs of taking risks that have lead to the rewards of a fulfilling career doing what she has always dreamed of doing.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
It’s Thanksgiving week if you’re listening to this podcast within a few days of release. In this episode, Angee shares her gratitude for those in her professional community. And she also offers a personal story of some changes she's made in her life as the universe makes it abundantly clear that you can't wait to pursue those things you've dreamed about, or wait to spend time with people who are the most important to you.
After months of struggling to keep the positive attitude that is so natural to Angee in normal times, one day she woke up and decided. She decided it was time to take action instead of waiting for the world to return to what we knew it to be. Within days of making that decision - good things started to happen. It was as if the energy had shifted and momentum began to build.
Through her personal story, Angee reminds us that our personal and professional lives are one. We bring our whole selves to the table every day. It's what makes us who we are -- and it's another way we can all dare to be deliberate.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
We've all done it -- dropped a name to hopefully pave the way for a meeting with someone who could have influence in our career. Most of us have done it by using a name of someone close to us -- someone who could vouch for us. But there are times when people do a little inappropriate name dropping, and that's when your outreach will go off the rails.
In this episode, Angee shares a couple of cautionary tales about name dropping gone wrong and how to mention those valued people in your network in a way that will serve you well.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Many companies are asking marketing and communications candidates to show a little proof of what they can do by asking them to create original content, write a comms or marketing plan, or even do a full analysis of a website or social media campaign complete with presentation to share the findings. Is that asking too much?
In this episode, Angee shares why it's better to put some limits on when and how you "audition" a candidate. Asking anyone to invest hours of their time to create original content too early in the process is a huge turn off for most people -- especially your top tier candidates -- and likely will result in you losing them before you have a chance to get to know them. Save those kind of assignments for the top two finalists -- and make sure you limit the scope of the assignment.
Angee also offers an approach for team fit that she's recently added for some clients and has seen some great results. If you're looking to hire, give Linsey Careers a call to help you identify and select the right person for your team.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Andrea Driessen has dedicated her career to helping companies, non profits and teams to become more communicative, effective and capable. She also has a deep understanding of the importance of recognition, reward, appreciation and productivity in the business world and has developed a powerful, actionable tool that helps people express themselves to those who matter.
Founder of Grace-notes.org, Andrea shares her message and method for recognizing people for who they are, not just something they did. Beyond a thank you note, Grace Notes are a way to give the gift of seeing the value someone brings just by being who they are. In today's world of feeling a bit disconnected, this week's conversation will hopefully inspire you to break out pen and paper and send a few Grace Notes of your own.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
When actively looking for a role, sometimes you throw your hat into many rings – just hoping that something good comes back. But if you aren’t ready for every single conversation, you could end up getting eliminated for roles that would be great for you – or even worse – come across as unfocused and unprepared.
This episode is to help you make sure that never happens. Here’s a little formula for how to think about preparing for every interview and the stories you want to share in order to demonstrate that you are a fit for the role.
- Review the job description and look for what you have done that is relevant. Make a few notes and prepare to share some examples.
- Go back and review it again - this time looking for your gaps of experience. How can you overcome those objections? Are the gaps things you can quickly learn?
- Review your positioning statement to make sure you're coming out of the gate framing your experience with the most relevant information when describing who you are professionally.
A little preparation will go a long way!
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
As we continue to slog our way through 2020, many of us are finding ourselves at a crossroads. Is it time to reinvent ourselves? Or do we hope that the world will somehow return to the way it used to be?
I’m of the mindset that the world is likely not going to look the same on the other side of this. Our jobs will not look the same either. That means agility is the most important skill we all need to strengthen.
There are a few things you can do to reshape your career so that you are staying ahead of how the world is evolving around you. It begins by committing to take action. Once you commit, then you can begin the self-assessment process, figuring out what you should be moving toward, creating your key messages to tell the new story and enlisting your network to help you get there. Listen in to hear more.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
In this episode, Angee talks about a few different approaches to answering the salary question. That way - you, as a candidate, can not only determine if this opportunity is one that is aligned with your level and compensation needs, but also get a little insight on the job market. Recruiters have deep insight regarding what the market bears and how that target is moving in this pandemic.
Turn that dreaded salary question into an opportunity to learn more, calibrate your value and negotiate from a stronger position in the future.
Download our free salary negotiation tip sheet here.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
It all started when Angee saw a LinkedIn post where CMO Emily Carrion shared that her mother gave her 10 informational interviews as a college graduation gift. That led to a connection and conversation between the two of them about career journeys, great advice and life hacks for being intentional in your career.
In this episode, Emily shares a number of her career strategies that have enabled her to move up quickly in the start up world where she now serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for cybersecurity firm Rubica. Learn how her "ballers list" helps Emily not only stay current on what to read, conferences to attend and trends in the industry, but how she uses that information to have more powerful connections when meeting and developing her network.
Emily is sure to inspire marketing and communications professionals to take a few minutes every day to dare to be deliberate in their careers. And for a little help, grab Angee's Career Action Plan here.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Career derailers can be caused by attitude or action. In her book, Dare to be Deliberate: Level Up Your Communications Career, Angee asked the communications executive leaders she interviewed about some career derailers they have witnessed among those rising in the ranks. All of their comments are relevant today, and in this podcast short, Angee adds a few items to fit the unprecedented times we find ourselves in.
How accessible are you now that you're working from home? The problem often is not that you aren't available enough - but rather TOO available. There's word on the street that we are not working from home, we're living at work! Boundaries are important, even when it's hard.
HOW are you showing up for work? We've all gotten pretty casual, but it's important to retain a level of professionalism, even if only on a video call. These impressions will last far beyond our work from home requirements.
And finally, have you updated your career goals as the business needs have changed? Don't wait for your end of year performance review. Sit down with your boss and review your goals. Update as needed so when review time rolls around, you've made the right adjustments and can demonstrate you're focusing on the current needs of the business.
For more great tips from leaders on career derailers and how to be more intentional in your career, get your copy of Dare to be Deliberate: Level Up Your Communications Career here: https://amzn.to/2QID0Ic
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Angee often gets asked if recruiters really look at LinkedIn recommendations. For her, the answer is, yes – sometimes. It's not just what people are saying about you, but also who is saying it. Angee loves it when a former direct report, manager or executive leader is willing to say a few things about why you are a great person to work with. But she doesn't give as much credence to those recommendations from peers or friends who simply say “you’re AMAZING!" or "super fun!"
Inspired by an article written by Adrian Larssen at The MUSE, Angee shares the five steps to write a great LinkedIn recommendation and then challenges you to pay it forward and write one for someone in your network.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
When someone is researching an organization to decide if they are going to consider a job opportunity there, they want to know the truth about the culture and opportunities for growth. So often the only thing that a company’s career page shows are the shiny happy stories of how great it is to work there. But is that the reality?
To talk about the importance of how an organization tells its story, Angee speaks to Bryan Adams, the CEO of Ph.Creative, one of the leading employer brand agencies in the world having worked with brands including Apple, Magellan Health and Blizzard Entertainment, to name a few. He is known for his creative, unconventional and even controversial approach to how people think about employer branding, talent engagement strategy and employer value proposition.
Comment on this podcast using both #GiveandGet and #DaretobeDeliberate and you will be entered for a drawing to win a copy of both Angee's and Bryan's books.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Sometimes it feels like those conversations with recruiters aren't really interviews. After all, there are definitely things you can and should tell the recruiter, that you may not say during the interview with a company. Building trust between the recruiter and candidate is essential so that you can share what is truly most important as you seek your next career move. But keep in mind, there are things you can do to make sure the recruiter is getting an accurate picture of who you are professionally. When a video call is how you are going to make your first impression, there are a few things you can do to ensure it's a good one.
As a recruiter, Angee often finds herself pointing out those opportunities to make sure the candidates she works with are putting their best foot forward. What's funny is that she has heard more than once, “Oh… I would never do that in a 'real' interview.”
When you interview with a recruiter, it is definitely a “real” interview. You are making a first impression. And that recruiter wants you to be "the one." They want you to succeed. Help them help you!
In this episode, Angee shares a few ways you can make sure you're not doing anything that distracts the recruiter from learning about your skills, experience and career goals. Basics on how to avoid things that distract that recruiter from all the reasons you are the ideal person for a job.
Take notice of your general appearance. Look behind you and pick the best background that is not distracting. Have the light on your face instead of behind your head, causing you to be in the shadows. It’s totally fine if your dog barks – hers might do the same. Kids coming into the room unexpectedly? Cat crosses the keyboard? That’s part of life at home. It's all good. But every interview is a real interview.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
As we move from crisis to transformation, communications leaders are taking stock to see if they have the right talent on the team for the work that is ahead. When the doors open back up for hiring, you may be inundated with resumes, and it will take a lot of time to sift through them to find those few that may be right for your specific needs. In your rush to just get help after weeks of communicating in crisis mode, you may take the best of a small batch of resumes hastily screened. But what if the best candidate wasn’t in that batch to begin with?
Now is the time to think about the future needs of your team. What roles are going to be critical in the transformation of your organization in a post-pandemic world? How can you start having more casual conversations with potential candidates so they are on your radar when you are ready to hire.
That’s what Linsey Careers does best. Let us be your talent scout. Every day we're talking with candidates whose job may or may not have been impacted by COVID, but they are looking for that right next step in their career. They may not be looking at job boards but want to hear about potential opportunities in the future.
If you know you will be making changes or adding to your team later this year or early next, we can screen for those key skills you know you will need. And when you’re free to start hiring, you can meet the A-players who want to be on a team with strategic and thoughtful communications leadership. The kind of leadership you offer.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
The pandemic world has given communicators some of the greatest professional challenges they will ever face. This is a time where their skills will help organizations manage through this crisis, and will shape their career.
In a recent blog post from the Arthur W Page Society, our guest John Onoda wrote, “The Next Phase of Corporate Communications in a Pandemic Stricken World" where he shared how influential communicators will need to be as companies go through a multi-year transformational phase post-pandemic.
In this podcast, Angee and John talk about the important focus shift from external to internal communications to help traumatized employees bring businesses back to life. He shares his thoughts and advice for what communicators must do at every level to be an effective partner to the business and, at the same time, take this opportunity to solidify their own career trajectory by earning incredibly valuable experience.
Arthur W. Page blog post link here.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Recruiters hear stories all the time about crazy things that happen in interviews. When you're the candidate, how do you handle it when the person interviewing you is causing the interview to go off the rails?
In this short episode, Angee gives a few examples of interviews gone wrong and offers a few tips in case it happens to you. Add to the "normal" stress of interviewing, we are now in a situation where the only information you have to go on is what you learn through a video call.
No matter how many examples and tips you hear, when it comes to making a decision about if a company is the right fit, the most important thing is to gather as much information as possible, pay attention to your gut and be confident that it's okay to say no if the match isn't a good one.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
With 75% of internships and new graduate jobs being postponed, cancelled or moved to remote work, there are a lot of young people who are going to have a delayed start to their career. Angee is asking for your help by talking to students and new graduates about your company and various roles that may have never been on their radar. And we're not talking about OPEN positions. This is an opportunity to uncover possibilities for the future.
In an effort to help new graduates facing an incredibly daunting job market, Angee is rolling out a four-session web course that will give students and new grads the tools they need to set themselves up for success as hiring begins again. As professionals, we know that building our network takes time and effort. Actually, finding people who are willing to share their wisdom and provide guidance is a gift. There is no better time than now for you to give that gift to the college students and new graduates.
Who knows? Maybe it will be as good for you to serve as a mentor and coach as it is for that new graduate.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Too often, when in an organization, we make the assumption that everyone knows what we do when we sit down for that cross functional team meeting, about to embark upon a new project. But if you are introducing yourself as "the comms person" rather than talking about what you do as it relates to the mission at hand, you're missing an opportunity to position yourself as an expert and a valuable team member.
In this episode, Angee expands on the concept of positioning yourself and shows how even people you know may need to be reminded of who you are and what you do today -- because their perception of a "comms person" may be based on past experiences with others -- good or bad.
Also -- you may have grown since you last worked with someone on the team. Maybe you have better leadership chops or you’ve expanded your knowledge or skills in a certain area that is beneficial for this project team you’ve joined. This is exactly the time to re-position yourself early by describing how you will be contributing to the team based on who you are and what you do today.
By positioning yourself appropriately for every situation – even when you know the players – you can build trust and confidence within the team, and demonstrate your value more quickly.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
In uncertain times, the role of the communicator is vital and the future of this function continues to evolve. Listen in as Angee Linsey speaks with Hanson Hosein, co-director of the University of Washington's Communication Leadership graduate program, about the importance of communications leaders being the antenna of an organization and how the future of our work may change.
In this episode, Hanson shares some insights on our world in the age of acceleration and the age of anxiety simultaneously. With exceptional communications, leaders can help everyone through both. And as we look forward to the future of work, he shares his own philosophy of how to stay ahead of the curve. Not only should we all be thinking about what we can do that people will pay us to do, but what do we enjoy and how can we lead those efforts to create what will be new and needed in our evolving reality.
While it's nearly impossible to be intentional in our own career development during a time of crisis, this episode gives a few morsels of food for thought for now and in the future, while paying attention to our current needs.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
In today's era of the threat of Coronavirus, we've entered a world of wanting to avoid shaking people's hands in professional settings. When interviewing for a job, can you decline the handshake greeting or farewell and still make a good impression?
In this episode, Angee will share a couple of tips for taking the lead on not shaking someone's hand - whether in an interview, sealing the deal or saying goodbye. It will feel a bit awkward at first, but as we all get used to this "hands off" culture, people will begin to get more comfortable with other forms of connecting.
One example of a way to convey warmth and openness when greeting someone without a handshake is to put your hand on your heart as you look the person in the eye and say hello. This may be a natural gesture for some, but if not for you, then find something that works better and practice with friends or colleagues to get more comfortable.
For now, and for the unforeseen future, staying healthy has to be the priority of all of us -- avoiding the handshake is one way to do your part.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Every candidate and every hiring leader I work with always puts an emphasis on the importance of culture fit. For candidates, they want to know what the organization's culture is so they can be sure it aligns with who they are and how they work. For hiring leaders, they want the team dynamic to be enhanced by the new hire.
Noreen Pratscher recently made a career move to lead communications at JELD-WEN in Charlotte, NC. As she does with any move, she evaluated the culture of the organization and did a little self-reflection to make sure the move was right. In this conversation, Angee and Noreen talk about some of the questions she asks and ways she evaluates culture when considering new opportunities. Then they turn it around and talk about how to evaluate candidates when hiring to ensure that culture fit is there.
This podcast will leave you with a few great tips for hiring and getting hired with culture fit top of mind.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Communicators are often much better at talking about their company, their team or their products, rather than talking about themselves. But when asked that seemingly simple question, "What do you do?" or "Tell me a little about yourself," so many of us get stuck with where to begin.
In this episode, Angee talks about how to position yourself in a way that describes who you are, and what you do, with a tone that conveys why you love what you do. When people hear that enthusiasm with HOW you describe yourself and the work you do, they tend to assume that you like what you do. And... if you like what you do, you are likely good at it!
Rather than relying on a dry or dull "elevator pitch," think about how you are positioning yourself to the listener. Frame your description in a way that makes the person you're talking to want to learn more, and a worthwhile conversation is sure to be the result.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Senior communications leaders always have some great accomplishments to share on their resume. But too often, Angee has seen leader-level resumes that focus on the tactical implementation, rather than the strategic leadership that shaped communications work.
In the profile or summary section at the top, think about the difference between these two examples:
Twenty years experience in media relations, executive and internal communications with major corporations and public relations agencies.
VS
Communications executive adept at transforming the communications function into a high-performing, outcomes-oriented driver of corporate or institutional strategy through excellent internal, external and executive communications strategies and implementation.
When you can demonstrate you are a business leader with a strong communications toolkit to help solve business challenges and communicate business goals, you will be telling the right story for those leadership level positions.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Did you know that 33% of employees knew whether they would stay at their company long term after being on the job for one week or less; 63% knew within the first month. That’s a pretty stunning statistic. And the good news is, there are a few things you can do to make sure that those new employees have a great welcoming experience from the start.
In this episode, Angee walks through a few things you can do from offer to start date so that your new employee is excited and ready to hit the ground running.
Many of those things can be simple and very effective. It all starts with a simple phone call to your new hire on the day that they accept the offer. Because often that offer comes from the recruiter. By reaching out with a welcoming and enthusiastic call, you're showing your new team member how much you value that they said yes to the job.
Some additional things you can do include staying engaged with the candidate before they start, assigning a peer level "buddy" to welcome your new hire, give a tour of the office, answer those questions they may not want to ask you, and more.
If you want Angee's on boarding guide designed for leaders, send her a note at info@linseycareeers.com.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Part of daring to be deliberate in your career means being good at hiring the best talent for your team. Setting up a quality interview process is an important part of evaluating candidates. Because of busy schedules, interviews are often reduced to just 30 minutes per person. That's just not enough time for a conversation that may result in hiring someone for your team.
If breaking it down, the first five minutes are spent with small talk and introductions. The last five to ten minutes should be left open so the candidate can ask you questions. That leaves only 15 minutes to learn about the experience and skills the candidate has to offer your organization. Add to that a full schedule of back to back meetings with the other interviewers -- where at least one is certain to run over, thus shortening the time for the next conversation.
By just adding 15 minutes to each interview in the line up, you are allowing a better quality conversation and the opportunity for your interviewers to gather enough information to make a good assessment of the candidate. Listen in for more about why 30-minute interviews are a bad idea and what you can do to help your panel of interviewers know your vision of what success looks like for the position you're hiring.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
A simple job description is never enough when trying to hire the best talent. Whether you have tons of experience hiring, or it's your first time adding a new member to your team, this podcast will share a quick tip on how to define what success looks like for the new hire in their first three, six and 12 months.
When Angee works with clients, she creates a Success Profile that really outlines how the person being hired will help the organization achieve their business goals. Regardless of the level of hire, all hiring leaders can benefit by spelling out what you want your new team member to accomplishment.
To do that, imagine you're having a conversation with your new hire one year after their start date. Looking back, what do you hope they achieved? Think about the responsibilities of the role – that goes into your job description. And then think about the results you want that person to achieve – those specifics go into the success profile with a time frame for when you hope those things will be accomplished.
Angee will give a couple of examples for each of these time frames, and she'll describe how sharing your vision for success with the rest of the interview team will lead to better questions and feedback from them as candidates are being evaluated.
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© 2020 Angee Linsey
Talk about daring to be deliberate! Jim Olson took the bold step to reach out to the Founder of African Leadership University after reading about the organization in Fast Company magazine's issue on most innovative companies. Now he's in Mauritius heading up communications.
In this episode, Jim tells the story of how he landed in a very unexpected place -- an African island in the Indian Ocean. As the chief communications officer and executive in residence, Jim is leading communications and teaching story telling courses at an innovative educational institution that believes in missions not majors.
Listen in to Jim's analogy of how careers are like mountain climbing. His inspirational tale reminds us to be open to opportunities, take risks and notice that while the highest peaks are awesome, sometimes the vistas are even more amazing on the lesser known peaks.
© 2019 Angee Linsey
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When preparing for an interview, many people focus on telling the story of their background, experience and accomplishments. Those things are all critically important, but one question can be a deal maker or breaker -- and it has nothing to do with your past. That question (well, two really) is why this job and why this company?
Just like you want those interviewing you to like you and choose you for the position, those interviewing you also want to know you want them. It's easy to have in our heads what attracts you to a certain organization, but being able to articulate what it is about THIS role and THIS company matters. Companies want to know that you are running toward them, rather than away from your current circumstances.
In this podcast, Angee talks about a few things you can do to get clear about the answer to the why question. Not only will you be able to figure out how to tell that story to those interviewing you, it will help you get super clear about the answer so you are making the right career decision should an offer come your way.
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As 2019 comes to an end, it's time to reflect on what went well and what's next in your career. There are a few areas Angee recommends as you evaluate your year.
The obvious place to start is with your accomplishments. What were your goals and did you achieve them. Are your projects on track? Does your team have the right players for the work that needs to be done?
Then, look at how you are measuring your success. Are you tracking your stretch assignments? Do your programs help the organization achieve the overarching company goals? If you're in job transition, track the number of connections you're making and which ones help you expand your network in meaningful ways.
Next think about how you know if the work you are doing matters. You want to put your energy into activities that align with personal, team and organizational goals.
On the practical side, are you keeping up with technology and trends in marketing and communications? With this function moving so quickly, it's essential to do a real evaluation of where you are ahead of the curve and where you may be falling behind.
And finally, what is your career trajectory? Now is the time to think about where you hope to learn and grow, the types of roles you want to move toward, and how to make it happen.
This is a great time to pull out your career action plan. Download the Dare to be Deliberate plan at https://linseycareers.com/action-plan
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Thanksgiving is a time we reflect on the people and things in our lives for which we are grateful. Part of daring to be deliberate is to express gratitude all year long.
As I was thinking about what I wanted to share on this short podcast I thought about a young boy I encountered at the Ballard Locks while on a walk with my dog. We were walking up to where the boats go through the locks and I see a dad and his young son about four or five years old. The boy’s face is lit up and he is so happy! He’s yanking on his dad’s hand with such enthusiasm. “Dad… look…. The boats… look at the boats!” I mean – this kid was so excited! His dad was smiling and was clearly happy he had made the right choice for that morning’s activity.
I couldn’t help but smile myself as I got a little closer – and that’s when the boy saw my dog, Leo. Now granted, Leo is pretty darn cute – but this kid – well – he TRULY appreciated my pup. Suddenly his attention turns our way. “Dad – LOOK at the dog – Dad! The dog!”
The dad smiled and looked at me with a shrug. We both laughed. If only we could all be so enthusiastic – and, well, grateful for the simple things.
In an effort to dare to be deliberate, I'm committing to notice and acknowledge those things I am thankful for all year round. I may not be as enthusiastic as the young boy I encountered, but I will feel the joy!
Happy Thanksgiving!
© 2019 Angee Linsey
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Not many people say they want to be a speechwriter when they grow up. Those who landed in this profession, however, tend to be amazing writers with insatiable curiosity and a unique ability to capture the voice of their principals. As they move through their careers, there is often the desire to be a more strategic partner to the executive team.
In this episode, David Murray, Executive Director of the Professional Speechwriters Association (PSA), and Angee Linsey talk about speechwriters and executive communications professionals and how they can dare to be deliberate in managing their career.
David also shares results from this year's survey conducted by PSA. In there, Communications Executives share their hopes and expectations from speechwriters on their teams. David also offers advice for those who hold this role and what they can add to their personal career action plan in order to level up their speechwriter career.
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In her book, Dare to Lead, Brene Brown talks about how being clear is kind and being unclear is unkind. When it comes to the workplace, talking to someone directly is clear and kind; talking behind someone's back is unclear and unkind. In this episode, Angee shares a few stories of how gossip in the workplace affected her, and how one respected leader was masterful at shutting down gossip.
How do you know if something is gossip? If conversations at work turn to rejoicing in the misfortune of others, it’s gossip. Would you say that thing to that person’s face? If the goal is to hurt or damage the one you are talking about, it’s gossip. Are you speculating on an unsubstantiated rumor about someone’s work situation? Definitely, gossip.
Some solutions may be that your organization can enact a zero tolerance policy on workplace gossip. As a leader, you can set an example. Don’t engage in gossip. Be assertive, walk away or change the subject when gossip starts. Others will get the picture pretty quickly. Listen in to learn more.
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The year is coming to an end and it's likely you are head-down busy on the job. But now is the time to think about what professional development opportunities you want to pursue in the year ahead.
Where do you need to be inspired to continue to grow in your career? What do you need, or want, to learn? What is out there that will give you that learning opportunity. If not a conference, maybe a class. Maybe it’s time for an executive coach. Maybe there's a leadership forum that's right for you.
And it’s not just yourself that you must consider when thinking about professional development. When thinking about your team, where and how are they trying to expand their professional knowledge and skills? Create a plan that fits within the budget. Commit to your team that they can take the time.
Make professional development part of your career action plan. Download your plan here.
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When a client forwards the email thank you message from a candidate and exclaims that it's among the best thank you messages he's ever received, it's worth taking note. That's what happened with one of Linsey Careers' candidates (who got the job, of course). In this episode, Angee breaks down the paragraphs to tell you how to craft your own thank you note that shows the interview team that you were paying attention and understand the job and the business.
Dare to be Deliberate Short is designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go here.
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When you’re daring to be deliberate, you have to stay on top of how you're showing up at work. There are times you will be rockin' it on the job, and then there are moments when you fall into, what today's guest describes as, the "velvet rut." In those moments, it's time to adjust.
In Angee's conversation with Kristin Graham, they talk about her career has been filled with making changes and taking chances. Not only has her path been influenced by her "three-year itch" and desire to constantly learn and grow, but also those moments of intentionally stepping back.
And through it all, Kristin's commitment to investing in nurturing her vast network has been the key to having doors open and allowing her to have an inspiring career. As she shares the story of her experiences, she offers some ideas for you to consider in your career action plan. If you don't already have one, you can download the Dare to Be Deliberate action plan at linseycareers.com/action-plan.
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Since writing her book, Dare to be Deliberate, Angee confesses that she has felt a little unclear about how she was representing Linsey Careers and the services offered. After some serious reflection, she realized she didn't want to change the work she was doing, but rather how she talked about it.
In this episode, Angee shares her thoughts on the recent Linsey Careers brand refresh and how you can do the same for your personal brand. Is it time to adjust how you tell your professional story? What if you are doing more than one thing? How do you tie your various areas of expertise together when talking about what you do?
Dare to be Deliberate Short is designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go to www.linseycareers.com/action-plan
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We all know that things aren't going to be exactly the same when we get a new boss. The amount of change that's ahead for you will depend on the new leader’s personality and goals, as well as what she has been hired to do. But here’s the great news -- you get to begin with a clean slate. There are no preconceived notions about who you are, or what your strengths and skills may be. Think of it as an opportunity to polish up your personal brand and showcase your best self. In this episode, Angee shares some ideas to make it easier when you have a new manager.
You know how people recommend a 90-day strategy when starting a new job? Well, what if you created a 90-day plan for having a new boss?
Listen in for actions you can take in those first three months of having a new boss so you can get off on the right foot, and help your new manager as they integrate onto the team.
Dare to be Deliberate Shorts are designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go here.
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As Angee travels the country talking about her book, Dare to Be Deliberate, audiences have been asking a lot of career questions. But one participant asked a big broad question that really got her thinking. "What are people in your audience yearning to hear and what are you learning from your audiences as you talk about being intentional in your career?"
Angee shares how so many people want that "magic bullet" or perfect answer to all of their career questions. What's the right way to answer a question? Or what's the best way to negotiate salary? But the answer so often "depends." As humans, we all have different styles, goals and needs for our future. Angee shares what is the magic bullet - knowing yourself, telling your story well, and being authentic.
And then she shares what she's learning from her audiences, and offers a little of her own self reflection.
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Let's be honest. Most people hate the concept of networking. In this episode, Angee interviews Heather Hollick, author of the book Helpful, where she provides a practical guide for life, work and the art of networking.
Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, there are ways to approach strengthening your professional relationships. Heather shares concrete things you can do that align with your personal style -- plus she throws in a few tips when dealing with others who are opposite of your introverted or extroverted style.
Find out the best networking question and stop asking, "What do you do?" And hear what she says you should stop doing when it comes to networking.
The conversation ends with things you can do for your career action plan, so download it here.
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You may want to take notes when listening to this episode. Angee walks you through each of the areas in LinkedIn where you can provide details that only the recruiter can see. Many people don't even realize this section exists, let alone what to put in the blanks provided.
The reality is, if you're looking for a job, you want to be found by recruiters. A great way to do that is to properly set up your LinkedIn profile to include more details when you move that little button over to say you're open to opportunities on LinkedIn.
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Angee is heading to her alma mater, The University of Missouri Journalism School in Columbia, Missouri to speak to students about how to be more deliberate in their careers right out of the gate. In preparation for this trip, she reached out to her network to get some advice on what they would share with their younger selves. In this episode, Angee relays some of those sage words of advice, but she also challenges listeners to take a moment to reach out to those junior members on their teams to be a mentor - or at least spread some wisdom to those who are hungry to learn.
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When you are being intentional in your career, it means taking on stretch assignments that may flex muscles you didn't even know you had. After a great conversation with Krista Todd last week, Angee offers some thoughts on what you may want to consider before saying yes to that stretch opportunity.
Not only do you need to be clear about what direction you're trying to go in your career, it's important to understand the risks and rewards of those projects put in front of you. Sometimes it's better to take small steps instead of leaping in to something huge. Sometimes it's better to take on that less popular project -- the hard one that no one really wants. No matter what approach you take, you can dare to be deliberate in your career by reaching for those stretch opportunities and showing what you've got!
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When interviewing candidates or doing career coaching with an ambitious marketing or communications professional, I often hear them express frustration when not getting those stretch assignments or promotion opportunities in their current organization. There are a few things you can do to make sure you are considered for those opportunities, and our guest on this podcast spells it out.
Krista Todd, VP Communications at Logitech, has not only stretched and grown within her role since joining the company a few years ago, she has been very intentional in having the right career conversations with her team to give them new opportunities as well. In this podcast, she shares a few tips to make sure your boss knows where you're trying to go, so they can help you get there.
This might be something for your career action plan, so download it here.
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There you are, scrolling through your LinkedIn messages, and you get a note from a recruiter requesting a conversation to talk about an opportunity. You happen to be open to hearing about something new – you even say so on your profile. Do you respond?
So often people opt out of responding because they make assumptions about the role, or aren't sure if they want to move just now. But when a recruiter who specializes in your specific field or function reaches out, this is an opportunity to build a long-term relationship with someone who could potentially change your career trajectory.
In this episode, Angee shares a few ways to respond to recruiter outreach so you are thinking about the long term and not just this moment. Not all recruiter outreach is the same, so check out this podcast to learn ways to say yes, no or maybe.
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When you are being intentional in your career, it also means being intentional when hiring new members on your team. In this episode, Angee shares a process that every hiring leader should go through before sending their recruiter off to find the best talent for a specific role. It's all about defining what success looks like in the first 3, 6 and 12 months on the job.
The way to do this is to begin with the end in mind. Think about what the organization's goals are and what this person you want to hire will do to help achieve those goals. As you map out the work, think about what success looks like in the first 90 days, 6 months and 12 months. Imagine the one year anniversary of your new hire and looking back on all they have achieved that year. By writing down specifics, it not only helps you attract and evaluate candidates, it's a great tool for on-boarding and setting expectations as well.
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There's a fine line between sharing your accomplishments with your boss and being a Braggy McBraggerson. In this episode, Angee shares a few tips on documenting your wins and sharing them both in real time and in a more formal/planned way.
Whether shooting off a quick note to give a heads up for a big win to be discussed in the next one-on one meeting, or creating a monthly report of your accomplishments as they relate to organizational goals, it pays to be sure your boss knows what you're doing. Remember, everyone (including your boss) is busy managing their own job and may not always have visibility to those accomplishments worth sharing.
This episode offers a few things you can do weekly, monthly and quarterly to make sure your wins don't go unnoticed - and it's definitely worth adding to your career action plan which can be found here.
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Erin Passan has been a successful CCO and is now managing partner at Gagnier Communications. Over her career, she has learned some pretty valuable lessons when it comes to the importance of building strong relationships with peers across all functions within an organization.
In this episode, Erin and Angee talk about why you need strong relationships with your peers beyond communications in order to get things done, get stretch assignments and get promoted. Erin shares stories of how she did it -- after an "aha moment" of finding out she wasn't doing it very well. She also offers tips for you to build those relationships -- whether it's when you first start in a new organization, or if you haven't been doing it and need a fresh start with your peers.
In the end, you'll hear about what you can do today to dare to be deliberate when building cross-functional peer relationships. If you don't already have your Career Action Plan, you can get one here.
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Job search can be stressful and often we end up spinning ourselves up by making assumptions and taking things personally. In this D2BD Short, Angee shares wise words from Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements, and how to apply them.
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It's not always just about you when it comes to being intentional in your career. In this episode, Angee shares ways you can amplify others -- whether in a meeting, one on one, or even on social media.
With examples from Adam Grant, author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, you will hear about how givers tend to gain advantages in four domains: networking, collaboration, talent development and influence.
In meetings, this may mean that you give space for both introverts and extroverts to provide input and ideas. When doing a shout out on LinkedIn, you recognize teams and individuals for achieving goals, or inspire and inform others by sharing and amplifying what someone in your network has achieved. And when it comes to people who report to you, being a giver is about creating space to find potential and help those individuals build on it.
If you tend to mean well but aren't consciously being a giver consistently, create the habit by including activities on your career action plan which can be found here.
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If your career has felt "random" in comparison to those who took the traditional path of big corporate jobs and progressive responsibility, it can feel a little daunting when in job search. How do you explain that what you've done is relevant to that next role you want?
As marketing and communications professionals, we tend to be way better at telling everyone else’s story, but when it comes to telling our own, we just don’t do it quite as well. So be your own client and turn that seemingly random or interesting background into a great story. Tell it in a way that resonates for your intended audience – that being the person reading your resume or cover letter, or interviewing you.
Angee shares how it can be helpful to practice how you tell your story and ways to better describe what you've done. And most importantly – stop telling yourself that your unconventional career path is a bad thing. There are many hiring leaders who value a road less traveled.
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It's not often a successful executive at the peak of their career decides it's time to go back to the classroom and devote time and energy to an MBA. Jon Maron, CMO of Coinme, did just that. In this episode, he shares a bit about how this decision was a game changer for him both personally and professionally.
Part of daring to be deliberate in your career means continuing to learn and grow in multiple ways. Jon shares a few insights about how his decision to earn this advanced degree was a great choice for him. Additionally, he offers other ideas for life long learning that don't require the same investment in time or money, reminding us all that committing to small but important things like reading, reaching out to others to learn, taking online courses or even auditing a class will keep you fresh and expand your knowledge.
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"Hey -- I'm on the market for a new job. If you hear of something, let me know!" This is a common approach to networking when in job search. It's easy to get focused on the tactical conversation of "need job - get connected to jobs" but it's usually not all that effective. And even worse, if that person doesn't know of the perfect open job in that moment, the conversation is over. In this D2bD Short, Angee shares a few more reasons why this approach doesn't always work.
But what you can do is help other help you by approaching every conversation from a place of curiosity. By doing this, you have the opportunity to learn about people and places you should get on your radar --not necessarily because there is an open job right this minute, but because there may be a perfect next role for you that was never posted.
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We are always so busy managing our jobs, we don't make time to manage our careers. In this Dare to be Deliberate Short, Angee Linsey gives you a few ideas of things you can do to nurture your network through LinkedIn. The tips she offers don't require a lot of time, but they do require commitment to create the habits that help you maintain relationships with people in your professional network for the simple reason that you value having them in your network.
The key to successfully maintaining relationships with people in your network is to connect when you don't need anything. If you do that well, when you do need something, they will show up.
Dare to be Deliberate Short is designed to provide ideas for actions you can take daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually to level up your communications career. To get a copy of the Dare to be Deliberate Action Plan, go to www.linseycareers.com/action-plan
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Listen In has always been about talking to marketing and communications leaders about career related matters to help professionals in this field be more intentional in how they manage their careers. After writing her book, Dare to be Deliberate - Level Up Your Communications Career, Angee is shifting the title of this podcast to the same name and will continue to interview great leaders on topics relevant to communications professionals. In addition, she has created Dare to be Deliberate Short episodes that will be quick tips and techniques for you to be more intentional in your career.
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Peter DeTrempe is passionate about creating a strong culture at Ascend Marketing. Values are at the forefront of how they interact with clients, employees and potential hires. In this podcast, Peter shares how Ascend created their culture and how, by doing so, they have built a very diverse team with very low turn over. Not only does he offer tips for leaders who are trying to build a quality culture, he offers a few ideas for candidates who are trying to get to the heart of the culture of an organization where they are interviewing.
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Hootsuite's VP, Global Corporate Marketing, Brand and Communications, Greg Perotto joins me to talk about those "softer" skills that are needed to move to the senior ranks on the marketing and communications ladder. Business acumen, being an influencer and self-awareness top his list.
Listen in as Greg and Angee talk about some examples of how Greg coaches his team to step up for new challenges and times when things didn't go the way he had hoped. Take away a few ideas of how to sit down with your leaders so they can be champions for you to achieve your career goals.
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Jason Leonardelli was doing what appeared to be "all the right things" in his career. He was rated as a top performer and leaders requested him by name for assignments. But he was working non-stop at the detriment of his health and happiness and knew he needed to take that step many people only wish they could do -- take a year off work to pursue other interests.
In this podcast, Angee and Jason talk about what it looks like to plan a career break and be open to the adventures that are often unplanned. Jason shares what he did to prepare, how he spent time on both "bucket list" adventures and how he knocked out some home projects that always fell to the bottom of the list. As the months passed during his sabbatical, he got real with his values, preferences, motivators and strengths and discovered that the thing he thought he would walk away from forever, was actually the thing he loved to do.
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In this episode, Angee Linsey speaks with Andrea Dhamer, communications leader, partnership and engagement strategies and business development expert. Andrea recently moved back to Chicago after spending years internationally and on the East Coast. She knew that in order for her to find the right type of role, she needed to get to know influential communications leaders in town.
During our conversation, Andrea shares how she intentionally set a plan to expand her network, and very effectively started having some fantastic conversations with people who kept introducing her to more and more people. It's all about coming in with curiosity rather than "an ask." We talk about how it can be done -- and can even be fun.
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In this episode, Angee Linsey speaks with Tracy Imm, Director of Public Affairs for the Maryland Insurance Administration, as well as author, college instructor, speaker and coach. Both Angee and Tracy share a belief that people can do work that they love by being deliberate in their career choices and how they focus on continuous learning and growth.
During the conversation, Tracy not only shares several great tips on how to move toward the executive suite as a communications professional, she also has recommendations for other resources to be the best you can be at managing your career with intention.
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In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Chief Communications Officer Marta Newhart. During the conversation they cover topics including what being a leader means to Marta, what she looks for when building future leaders and what it takes to grow your career to the top job in communications.
Marta shares how out thinking, out working (smartly) and having grit are some of the keys to rising above the middle ranks. She knows when her leadership is helping others achieve their career goals when they come looking for more -- more opportunity, more ways to make a difference, how to do things better so the organization achieves its goals.
Some of her best advice is about believing you can make a difference, being truly self aware, and focusing on what matters so that you are spending your time on the right work. When you do that, your team knows what is important and everyone wins.
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In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Steve Astle, SVP and Managing Consultant at Text 100 in San Francisco. During the conversation, they cover topics including the value of a combined career in both agency and corporate settings at the senior level, as well as the importance of having mentors and champions.
During the interview, Steve challenges the notion that you can just ask for someone to be your mentor, instead giving a great case for how mentors choose you. Listen In for more on how to cultivate those key leaders in your career so that you have an advocate when you're not in the room, and a guide to help you with a variety of career considerations.
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In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Mia DiMiceli, a communications consultant specializing in executive and transformational communications. During the conversation, they cover a range of topics around what it means to move from being an employee to creating a consulting business that focuses on partnering with businesses in transformation, or helping executives engage their target audiences.
During the interview, Mia shares some of her experiences on how to work closely with senior leaders and how to help them shape their executive brand, both internally and externally. Listen In to Mia's advice on how to make the shift to independent consulting, and how to help executives get comfortable communicating their brand and promise to deliver.
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In this episode, Angee Linsey interviews Michelle Jones, Chief Communications Officer at CH2M in Denver, Colorado. During the conversation, they cover a range of topics around what it means to be a strategic communications professional that delivers a positive impact on the business.
During the interview, Michelle shares how she helps communicators on her team move from being more tactical to strategic. Not only does she identify those people on her team who show a natural curiosity and make an effort to truly learn the business, she encourages communications professionals to get experiences beyond the function to enhance that business acumen. Listen In to Michelle's advice on how to focus on the business to grow your communications career.
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