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Tareka Wheeler, PMP | Career & Mindset Strategist

Welcome to Professional DNA. This podcast is for anyone looking to level up professionally, and discover how to become their best unique self. Join Tareka Wheeler, Host and Career & Mindset Strategist, for weekly thought provoking conversations about discovering your defined natural abilities to succeed as a professional. Tareka will educate, liberate, and empower you each week, and help guide you through your professional journey. Packed with lessons and strategies you can use no matter where you are in your career. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pdnapodcast/support

Your personal brand is the foundation of your career. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler, explores the art of personal branding and provides practical insights on how to unleash your unique identity to create a powerful personal brand. You will discover the importance of knowing your values, strengths, and passions to differentiate yourself in today's competitive workplace. Tareka explores the importance of crafting a compelling brand story, building an online presence, and amplifying your brand through strategic networking. Tune in to gain the knowledge and inspiration to start developing your personal brand and unlock new career opportunities.

EPISODE RESOURCES: - EXPAND 2023 Live Updates - Sign Up Today! - Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business - Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question". - Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at - Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!

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It's time to stop normalizing organized chaos! There is no such thing. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler is helping to pull it together so you can increase your productivity and get organized at work. There is nothing worse than working hard and feeling like you didn't get anything done, or not being able to find that one file you need for hours because your desk is a mess. Tareka is providing you with strategies to help you be more productive and learn how to be a little more organized so you can move forward and upward in your career. Tune in if you're ready to get it together.

EPISODE RESOURCES: - Time Management Tool - Forbes article on the Pomodoro Method and a Free Timer - Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com - Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business - Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question". - Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!

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As a kid, playing the guessing game was always fun. However, as a professional guessing about your next move, promotion, or opportunity is not fun at all. During this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler is sharing several strategies to help you stop guessing about what's next in your career. When you start being strategic, it opens up a world of opportunities, and allows to own and drive your career journey. Tune in to this episode if you are ready to get strategic about your career and to finally start seeing the advancement you desire.

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Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at

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Sometimes it's not them! As a professional, you can hold yourself back if you're not careful. Taking responsibility for your career is a must. This means you have to have a great sense of self awareness so you can recognize when you might be getting in your own way. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler is sharing five things you might be doing that's holding you back in your career. Everyone wants to achieve success. The problem is that not everyone knows how to actually achieve their desired success. Tareka is breaking down five show stoppers that you might not realize are serving as a hinderance to your career. If you're ready to step aside from what's holding your back, and step into what can push you forward, this episode is for you.

EPISODE RESOURCES: - Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com - Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business - Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question". - Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!

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If you’re gearing up for a conversation you’ve labeled “difficult,” you’re more likely to feel nervous and upset about it beforehand. During this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler provides you with three key strategies that you can start using today to tackle or prevent difficult conversations. Whether it’s about performance, workplace conflict, sharing negative feedback, or discussing personal issues, being able to address sensitive subjects is an essential part of becoming leader, or just being a contributing professional. Difficult conversations are inevitable. Tune in to this episode to add a few additional tools in your toolbox to tackle them.

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Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at

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Taking a pause is different from stopping. Sometimes you need to take a strategic pause to rethink, refresh, and to get a fresh start at working towards your future. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler will share why it's important for you to take a pause, and the benefits it will have on your career. The constant grind with no rest can actually be detrimental to your career and your overall wellbeing. This episode is for every high-achiever and high-performer! Tune in today.

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Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at

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Did you know that data reigns supreme? This is especially true in your career. Using achievements as data can be a powerful way for you to advance in your careers. By leveraging your accomplishments and quantifying their impact, you can demonstrate your value and competency to employers, clients, or colleagues. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler will share some steps to help you start using your achievements as data to advance in your careers. By transforming your accomplishments into quantifiable results and providing supporting evidence, you can showcase your expertise, stand out from the competition, and advance in your career. Tune in to another must listen episode.

KEY POINTS:

Identify and document your achievements.
It's important to quantify your impact by using measurable metrics when communicating your value.
You need supporting evidence to validate your achievements.
Having a portfolio can help you communicate your achievements in a concise and visual manner.
Continuing to build on your achievements is crucial for career advancement.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com
Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at

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If you are invisible how can they promote you? As a high-achieving professional, you must bring your expertise and skills into plain sight. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler will share four strategies you can start using today to stop hiding and to start shining in your career. It's important for the right people to see and hear you, but how? Tareka will share ways you will be able to quickly and consistently show up in multiple areas of your career. By learning and implementing these strategies, you will position yourself for advancement in your career so that you can experience the success you deserve and desire.

KEY POINTS:

Increasing your visibility in the workplace is essential to your career advancement.
Professionals should identify their areas of expertise and take deliberate steps to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Building a strong professional network is crucial for career visibility.
Speaking up and communicating your value is important to advancing in your career.
Consider visibility when creating your SMART goals.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com
Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at

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Your mind is like a super computer. It serves as a central command center for every single thing that you do each day. When you have positive thinking, it can lead to positive and impactful living. Your health and achieving the success you desire and deserve in life is directly aligned with the thoughts in your head. One expert says we all must "take charge of our brains"', and that's the phenomenal Dr. Philippe Douyon. Dr. Douyon is a Board Certified Neurologist. After spending years witnessing the deleterious affects of neurological disorders, Dr. Douyon realized that there were better ways to serve people and prevent the decline of brain health, while supporting total body health.

Your Host Tareka Wheeler, had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Douyon to dig into the importance of mindfulness and taking charge of your brain to improve your overall health. Tareka and Dr. Douyon have an in depth conversation that will challenge you to think differently so you can live life differently. Tune in for a thought provoking conversation that will truly impact the way you approach your overall wellbeing and success in. your career.GUEST RESOURCESDr. Philippe Douyon

Inle BrainFit Institute - https://www.inlebrainfitinstitute.com/about
Neuroplasticity ( LISTEN TO THE END FOR A SPECIAL GIFT)
Take Charge of Your Brain Course

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Sometimes you have to blow it all up and do it your way! So many times professionals stay in a career too long, or continue to stay in a field they are no longer passionate about because they think it's "the right thing to do". The truth is, you will only find true fulfillment and happiness in your career when you are true to yourself and commit to building your authentic career. Michael Gardon is a Career & Hiring Expert and entrepreneur on a journey to help 1 million people BREAK work and build purposeful lives. Your Host Tareka Wheeler, had an opportunity to sit down with this digital media executive, husband, father, and Ironman to have a real conversation about how professionals can take control of their careers. You don't have to follow the script! Michael and Tareka are sharing practical strategies to help to make some major shifts so you can build am authentic career full of purpose and success. Tune in if you're ready to break away and do something different in your professional journey.GUEST RESOURCESMichael GardonMichaelGardon.com - https://www.michaelgardon.com/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgardon/

Quotebook - https://quotebookjournal.com/

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Media Mentions: USA Today - Career Yahoo Finance - Career Forbes - Personal finance Fatherly - Career change The Huffington Post - Personal financeRESOURCES:- Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com - Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business - Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".- Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!STAY CONNECTEDFollow Tareka on social media:LinkedIn | Tareka Wheeler, PMP - linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/

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As you explore the next move in your career, it's important that we are both strategic and intentional. To truly achieve the success you desire and deserve in your career, focusing on career development must be at the forefront. This is where the incredible Marianne Matarese comes in. As a Manager of Career Development at Indeed, and a Career Coach at Green With Purpose Coaching, Marianne has worked with so many professionals that are looking to advance in their careers. She has spent the last decade attracting, developing, and retaining talent for fortune 500 companies, and now Marianne is sharing her expertise with you.

So tune in as Marianne and your host Tareka Wheeler jump head first into a conversation about career development and strategies you can use to level up and experience sustainable success along your professional journey. Tune in for

GUEST RESOURCES

Marianne Matarese

Green With Purpose Coaching - https://bio.site/greenwithpurposecoaching

IG | https://www.instagram.com/marianne.j.mat/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenwithpurpose/

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Women's History Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions women have made over the course of history. The thing is, you are making history every single day, and have a unique story to tell. In this episode, your host, Tareka Wheeler, invites a very special guest to celebrate Women's History Month. Tune in as Tareka and her daughter Taylor Wheeler have a heart felt and quite hilarious conversation about the impact she has had on her daughter's life. Together, they share memories, insights, and stories about the past, present, and the future legacy they both hope to leave behind. This is a must listen episode for any working parent. Tune in, and share with a mother daughter duo.

TAYLOR'S SPECIAL EPISODE REFERENCES:

When Taylor thinks about the word "legacy" she thinks about one of her favorite musical, Hamilton and the song Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story.
Set It and Don't Forget It!: Setting Goals and Intentions That Get You to The Next Level - Ep.3 - Tune In!

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Once you get a handle on that nasty imposter syndrome, then it's time to take back your confidence. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler will share the benefits of having self-confidence in the workplace, and share some practical strategies you can start to use today. Self-confidence can show up in many ways, and serve as a tool to help you advance in your career. Tareka will share a few examples of how self-confidence can show up for you, and she takes time to answer a career question from a listener that is struggling with self-confidence. Tune in to part two of this two-part episode of the Professional DNA Podcast.

KEY POINTS:

Self-confidence is a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment.
Lacking self confidence can slowdown your defined success.
Having self-confidence can come out in many ways in the workplace.
When you have self confidence, you have a higher chance of better communication, increase productivity, and more.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com
Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at

Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!

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No matter how much evidence there is that you’re successfully navigating this thing called life, you may also have limiting beliefs that you aren’t actually as capable or smart as others think you are. You may even begin to feel as if you do not deserve to be successful. These feelings are called imposter syndrome and can lead to a lack of growth and self-confidence. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler, is breaking down imposter syndrome and how it can creep up on you if you're not careful. In order to start designing the personal and professional life experiences you desire and deserve, you need to believe that all you achieve and accomplish is real! Not only is it real, but you did it! You are not a fraud, and it's time ditch imposter syndrome and put some strategies in place to help you keep it away for good. Tune in to this two-part episode of the Professional DNA Podcast with Tareka Wheeler today!

KEY POINTS:

Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you don't deserve success, and you are convinced that other will see you as a fraud.
Imposter syndrome impacts high-achievers and high performers.
Journaling your feelings and why you feel that way can help you ditch imposter syndrome.
Strive for excellence and progress over perfectionism.
It is important to own and document your success.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Visit www.theprofessionaldnapodcast.com
Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
Learn More! Visit www.twstrategicsolutions.com to download free resources and explore her career development services at

Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!

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We each have unique strengths. The question is do you know what they are and how to use them. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler explores ways you can identify and start using your strengths. Often times, professionals are ready to advance, but forget that they have unique tools called strengths that can actually help them excel. Tareka takes time to tackle this topic and to introduce what are called character strengths from a book authored by two psychologists. If you are ready to stop the madness in your career and learn how to identify your strengths, then definitely tune in to this episode.

KEY POINTS:

Learning how to identify your strengths and lead with them can positively impact your success.
Discovering your professional DNA - your defined natural ability to succeed, can help you advance in your career.
There is a difference between your passion and your strengths.
Although we all have strengths, many professionals don't take time to discover them.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

24 Character Strengths
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Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".

Learn more about Tareka Wheeler, download free resources and explore her career development services at www.twstrategicsolutions.com

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! This episode is all about celebration! Your host, Tareka Wheeler, is celebrating the 2 year anniversary of the Professional DNA Podcast, Episode 80 of the podcast, and her birthday! This episode is also about celebrating you and your journey. Celebrating your achievements can boost confidence and increase your motivation. Tareka will challenge you to see the connection between celebrating your journey and using your present successes to help design the future success you want to see in your career and life overall. You don't want to miss this episode!

KEY POINTS:

Celebrating your journey is one way to hit pause and think about how far you have come.
Celebrating the completion of small accomplishments leads to the completion of larger goals.
Questions to use when reflecting on your journey
What did I enjoy most about the journey?
What did I do well?
What strengths did I use?
What skills did I gain?
What do I feel most confident about?
How did I overcome obstacles along the way?
What would I change and how?

EPISODE RESOURCES:

User Persona Template - https://xtensio.com/user-persona-template/
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Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".

Learn more about Tareka Wheeler, download free resources and explore her career development services at www.twstrategicsolutions.com

Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!

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It's a milestone to reach 80 episodes, and your host Tareka Wheeler wants to celebrate with you in a major way! Episode 80 of the Professional DNA Podcast will air on March 2, 2023 as that day is not only Tareka's birthday, but it is also the 2 Year Anniversary of the Professional DNA Podcast. Be sure to tune in as we celebrate turning 2, and also celebrate you and your professional and personal journey! Mark your calendars, and get ready for a celebration!

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Experts state that the growth of remote roles would have happened even without the pandemic. A Gallup survey in June of 2022 found that 8 in 10 people are working hybrid or remote, while only 2 in 10 are entirely on-site. While some have headed back into the office, many professionals are still remote. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler is sharing strategies to help remote workers thrive and advance in the workplace. While there are many benefits to remote work, there are also challenges and pitfalls you need to avoid to ensure you don't stunt your professional growth. Tune in for a must listen to episode for all aspiring or current remote workers.

KEY POINTS:

There are many benefits to remote work.
The percentage of remote workers keeps increasing year over year especially after the pandemic.
Sometimes being remote can create content and complacency.
Think about where so you want to "grow".

Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at info@yourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".

Learn more about Tareka Wheeler, download free resources and explore her career development services at www.twstrategicsolutions.com

Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!

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Why do we think a shift can magically happen with no action?. If you want to see something different, then you need to do something different, and often times the first place to start is with your mindset. While you may experience challenges in your career, it's how you approach and think about them that really matters. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler talks about the importance of shifting your mindset and assessing your relationship with growth. If you truly want to experience a shift in your career, then tune in to learn about four significant mindset shifts you can make to see the shifts you desire and deserve in your career.

KEY POINTS:

Through it all, the biggest challenge or obstacle in your career is your mindset.
Take time to assess what the word "growth" means to you.
You do not need the approval or validation from others to grow and achieve success.
Your life is your biggest client, so don't forget to serve you.

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What are the top in-demand skills you need to future proof your career in 2023 and beyond? Are you well-positioned in your company or the workplace for advancement? After the pandemic and recent trends like The Great Resignation and quiet quitting, the hiring game has completely changed. Hiring Managers and Recruiters must think differently about the skill levels they need employees to possess. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler shares and explores six skills that you need to advance in 2023. The future of work offers many opportunities, and this episode will help you understand top skills you need to be competitive as you seek advancement, promotion, and growth. Tune in to another must listen episode for high-achieving professionals.

KEY POINTS:

9 in 10 executives and managers say their organizations either face skill gaps already, or expect gaps to develop in the next 5 years. (Source: McKinsey and Company Global Survey)
Even with major tech company layoffs, furloughs, etc... this is still an employee market. With the right skills, you can really design the career growth you desire.
Assessing your current skills and learning new skills is important if you want to advance in career, business, or life as a whole.

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Believe it or not, you have more control over your life than you think. When we are aligned with your purpose, the rest is up to you to define and design the life you want to live. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler is breaking down the concept of "design thinking", and how you can leverage your career to support the design you desire for your life. She talks about the unique aspects of the design process, and how they can be applied to you designing the life you deserve and desire! If you are ready to change the way you operate day-to-day in life, and to start being strategic about the decisions and actions you take as it relates to your career, then get situated and press play to start this episode.

KEY POINTS:

The goal of design thinking is to change the way you think about any given challenge, problem, or goal.
Key principles of design thinking include 1) Risk are acceptable and 2) Mistakes are critical learning opportunities.
What requirements do you have for your life?
Your life is your client.

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Burnout and feeling overwhelmed is real, but it doesn't have to be your norm. When you choose harmony in your life, you choose YOU! When you choose "you", then you are ultimately choosing your happiness which will lead to your success. In this episode, your host Tareka Wheeler is sharing more of her story and her journey to achieving harmony. She talks about why true happiness is important to achieve success, and the three connections you need to make starting today! If you are ready to level up and take your life to new heights, advance in your career, excel in business, and improve your relationships, then this is a must listen episode.

KEY POINTS:

Without harmony in your relationships, your mindset, your work, your happiness will be compromised.
Happiness is not a privilege... it should be the norm.
Harmony is a state of coherence.
The right connections are key to

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Believe it or not, working hard and doing your job is not good enough anymore. While it checks the box, it will not position you for advancement or help you achieve your career goals. As a high-achieving professional, your host Tareka Wheeler understands the importance of not only doing a good job, but delivering value while doing so. Tune in as Tareka explains the concept of value-based performance, and shares 5 core principles you can use to advance in your career and successfully achieve your career goals.

KEY POINTS:

Today's standards in the workforce have changed.
Working hard and getting the job done is not enough if you want to advance in your career.
Your skills, capabilities, and unique brand are valuable assets.
What value does your performance bring to the table?

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Sometimes we hide from ourselves to get away from the pain, adversity, or the day-to-day challenges that come with life. However, hiding doesn't always look ugly. We can dress it up and appear to be successful on the outside even when we are stuck and not growing on the inside. Your host Tareka Wheeler will share a piece of her journey when she was the reigning Queen of "Artificialville", and what strategies she used to get real with herself so she could begin to see real growth in her life.

Tune is as Tareka jumps into Season 3 head first and opens up about how she learned to stop shrinking and hiding, so she could begin to really thrive and grow from the inside out, and continue to pursue the career and lifestyle she desired.

KEY POINTS:

Being ok with the reflection you see, and giving gratitude and grace so you can move forward to change what you don't like.
Setting aside your pride and asking for help so you can grow.
What do your really want in life and why?

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All we can say is thank you! Season 2 has come to an end, and we have a special message for you. Tune in to the last episode of Season 2 of the Professional DNA Podcast.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @professional_dna for updates and information about Season 3. Check out previous episodes, and share your favorite with others.

HOST

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents.

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We are conditioned to believe that "surviving" is ok. However, it's time to make a shift away from just surviving so you can thrive in your career and in life. There is a fundamental difference between surviving and thriving. Surviving is defined as “to continue to live or exist” while thriving means “to grow or develop well, to prosper or to flourish”. In this episode, Tareka is challenging you to unapologetically pursue a major shift so you can begin to thrive in both your personal and professional life. Making a shift is never easy, so Tareka is providing you with a few strategies to help you along the journey.

HOST

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

COMMUNITY FOR AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN & WORKING PARENTS

Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents.

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Simply put... When you change your habits, you can change your life. If you are truly ready to pursue the success you deserve in your professional and personal life, then you must commit to making some changes. In this episode, Tareka is sharing intentional and practical steps you can take to make life-changing shifts that will help you achieve success at work and at home. Small steps can translate into big progress if you stay committed and consistent. Tune in to this episode if you are ready to make a few small intentional changes to your daily routine that will set you up for the major success you want to see in your life.

HOST

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

COMMUNITY FOR AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN & WORKING PARENTS

Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents.

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Do you ever feel like you are just a character in your own life? Working to advance in your career and thrive in life can be a challenge when you don't take control and prioritize yourself. In this episode of the Professional DNA Podcast, Tareka is helping you prioritize self-care and learn how to become the Director and Producer of your life. When you try to balance self, home, work, family, business, etc... this thing called life can get heavy. However, when you switch it up and pursue work-life harmony it will change your life. Why... because you are prioritizing yourself and have a full charge to conquer all that you desire in life. Tune in to this must listen episode today!

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents.

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Celebrating your accomplishments is essential because it gives you the drive for future goals. Taking pride in your accomplishments by celebrating them—even the small ones—can boost your self-confidence and motivate you to achieve more. In this episode, Tareka is sharing why it's important for your to celebrate and elevate in both your personal life and your career. Learn three things you can do to start celebrating your accomplishments in your career and personal life that will help you elevate and continue to achieve the success you desire and deserve.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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As a leader, you are in a position to not only lead, but to influence. There is an incredible amount of privilege in leadership, which is why you must be intentional about the internal conversations you have with yourself that will ultimately impact how you show up as a leader. In this episode, Tareka sat down with Tihanna Louise, a public speaking and business coach that helps people achieve their career and personal goals. She has worked with companies such as Meta, Nike, Google, ebay, and many more, with the goal of amplifying their communication, connection and confidence so that they have a positive, influential impact on the world. Together, they explored the critical conversations that leaders need to have with themselves. This is a must listen episode for leaders at all levels and in any industry.

SPECIAL GUEST:

Tihanna Louise

Founder/Lead Coach Tihanna Louise & Associates Coaching & Consulting, LLC

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The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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When you want to be strategic about your career advancement, creating professional development goals is key! Having professional development goals will help you achieve the next milestone or step in your professional journey. In this episode, Tareka is discussing why professional development is important and how to create goals that will help you achieve the career success you desire.

KEY POINTS: - Professional development is key to career advancement. - Having professional development goals helps you to have a clear picture or target for professional success. - Professional development goals should be SMART and have an action plan. HOST: The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony. RESOURCES: - Professional DNA Career Center: https://twstrategicsolutions.com/professional-dna-career-center - Weekly Achiever Sign-Up: https://bit.ly/31yr8MC - Tools & Resources: https://bit.ly/2NJZHwb - Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3utdnf1 - Like Us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SoXurW

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We all have goals! The real question is what are you doing to achieve them? In this high energy episode, Tareka is sharing three things you need to have in order to achieve your goals! All it takes is a little S.A.S! Tune in if your ready to take your goals across the finish line! HOST: The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony. COMMUNITY FOR AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN & WORKING PARENTS Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents. RESOURCES: - Professional DNA Career Center: https://twstrategicsolutions.com/professional-dna-career-center - Weekly Achiever Sign-Up: https://bit.ly/31yr8MC - Tools & Resources: https://bit.ly/2NJZHwb - Follow Us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3utdnf1 - Like Us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SoXur

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What if you actually believed in yourself? What if you started to change your thinking to support the career goals and the vision you have for your life? So many times professionals, especially women and working parents, tend to get trapped in their own limited thinking that eventually turns into limiting beliefs that leave you in paralysis. Not to worry, because in this episode, Tareka is going to help you reframe and overcome those limiting beliefs so you can advance in your career. This is a must listen episode if you have been feeling stuck or lack clarity about the next steps to take in your career. Grab your notebook, a pen and tune in!

KEY POINTS: - Limiting beliefs are thoughts, ideas, and assumptions that limit your progress. - Limiting beliefs begin with thoughts that can ultimately begin to change your behaviors, habits, and personality. - Your thoughts should empower you.

HOST: The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

COMMUNITY FOR AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN & WORKING PARENTS Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents.

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Have you ever read a book that made you want to reconstruct several areas of your life? Personal Development books can be incredibly helpful when you are at a crossroad in your personal or professional journey. There are so many authors that have written powerful tools that you can use to take you life to another level. In this episode, Tareka sits down with THE book reviewer Nick Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers. No matter what problem you're trying to solve, Nick believes that applying the right book can change your life. Tune in if you're ready to take a deeper look into how personal development books can support you along any journey life, and learn about a few gems that might just surprise you.

SPECIAL GUEST:

Nicholas Hutchison is the Founder of BookThinkers, a company dedicated to spreading the power of personal development books. Nicholas is focused on developing insightful content and interviewing the world’s top non-fiction authors for his podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books.

As a digital nomad, Nicholas runs his business from a different country every month and gives all of the credit for this lifestyle to some of the early books he has read.

Stay connect with Nick and BookThinkers:

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Podcast: https://www.bookthinkers.com/podcast

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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Your mental health matters. Did you know that even before the pandemic studies found that 1 in 5 adults struggled with mental health issues? With all that's happening around us in the world today, and more and more professional women and working parents returning to the office, there is a need to intently focus on mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, Tareka is sharing key things you can do to improve and maintain your mental health. The body truly does follow the mind, and it is important to focus on being both physically and mental fit. Tune in to this episode and share with others that may need support with their mental health.

KEY POINTS:

Mental health is about how you think, feel, and behave.
Mental health and physical health are both important to your overall wellness.
Even before the pandemic, adults struggled with mental health issues.
Professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges and need to be aware of the state of their mental health.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

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Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents.

RESOURCES:

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Happy Mother's Day! This episode is for all of my moms and women serving in the gap for children who may not have a mom in the life. You are amazing, and today and everyday we celebrate you! Being a mom, especially as professional working mom, comes with a unique set of challenges. In this episode, Tareka shares practical strategies to help moms win at work and at home. Being ambitious and pursuing the desires of your heart is ok. It's more than ok! As a mom, you don't have to walk away from your dreams. Learn how to embrace and share your dreams with your family. Are you ready to win at work and home? Tune in to this episode to take a different step forward, and become a momma that is consistently winning is all areas of your life!

KEY POINTS:

As moms, we tend to take on too much.
You can win at home and at work.
There are five (5) practical strategies you can use to take a different step forward and start pursuing the desires of your heart.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

COMMUNITY FOR AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN & WORKING PARENTS

Ambitious professional women and working parents have a unique set of challenges. On one hand, you are trying to advance in your career, and the other is focused on living your best personal life! What would happen if you integrated work and life together, and had a community of like-minded professionals to support, empower, and encourage you? Wait no more! Join the private Facebook Community: Community of AMBITIOUS Professional Women and Working Parents.

RESOURCES:

Professional DNA Career Center: https://twstrategicsolutions.com/professional-dna-career-center
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How do reporters get their big stories, or the "inside scoop"? Honestly, they simply ask questions. Reporters conduct interviews to ensure they gain insights and facts about a story or person. In this episode of the Professional DNA Podcast, Tareka is sharing how you can get the inside scoop as you focus on navigating your next career move. It's time for you to conduct some informational interviews to get the inside scoop on companies of interest, potential positions/jobs you might pursue, or industries to transition into. Informational interviews can be a valuable tool as you advance in your career. Tune in to this episode to learn who you should interview, and what types of questions you should ask.

KEY POINTS:

You can't play big and small a the same time.
Conducting informational interviews will help you step out of your comfort zone.
There are three types of informational interviews to conduct with professionals.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

RESOURCES:

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Who are you living for? Are you choosing to live out your dreams and aspirations, or are you living the life and pursuing the success that others believe you should? How many times have you forgotten to choose yourself and have lost your way. No clarity about life or where to go in your career. In this episode, Tareka is encouraging you to choose yourself. Choosing yourself is not the same as being selfish. Tune in to learn how you can serve the vision you have for your life by choosing yourself and executing four (4) strategies that will not only shift your perspective, but help you advance in your personal and professional journey.

KEY POINTS:

If you don't choose you, then who will?
Each time your choose yourself in the present, you are helping your future self.
The biggest reason why we don't choose ourselves is because of the expectations others have of our lives.
Choosing yourself is about making a conscious decision to serve the vision for your life.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

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Being irreplaceable may seem like the right career move, but it can actually backfire when it comes to taking your career to the next level. When you make yourself irreplaceable instead of promotable, you may be setting yourself up to be stuck in a role longer than you would like. After all, your company can't "replace" you right? In this episode, Tareka shares the importance of shifting your mindset about job security. The goal is to be promotable versus irreplaceable. Tune in to learn seven strategies that will increase your chances of being promoted and being promotable over the course of your career.

KEY POINTS:

Being irreplaceable can stunt your career growth.
Maximize your strengths and leverage your Professional DNA to showcase your abilities.
Identify opportunities to mentor others, or support colleagues to demonstrate your willingness to be a good "corporate citizen".

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

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When you are getting ready for your job interview, what happens? Does the thought of going into the interview make you a bit nervous? Or, do you remain calm, confident and relaxed? In this episode, Tareka is providing you with 6 strategies to help you ace your next interview with confidence. Coming from a place of confidence turns the interview into more of a dialogue and less of an interview. However, you must be prepared and position yourself for a successful dialogue. Tune in and share this episode with anyone that is preparing for a job interview. These strategies will help you confidently take your interview to the next level.

KEY POINTS:

An interview is a two-way conversation.
There are key strategies to use to have a successful interview: 1) Do your research; 2) Prepare yourself and your environment; 3) Have your pitch ready; 4) Focus of relevant examples; 5) Ask questions; 6) Follow up with a strong thank you

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

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In this week's podcast episode, Tareka answers one of my most asked questions she hears from professionals: "What do employers really want?". Believe it or not, it's not just about your hard work and pretty smile! Tareka talked with some top notch recruiters in tech, finance, consulting, and healthcare in the country. After all was said and done, there were some common themes that you will learn about in this episode. PLUS! Did you know you have a secret sauce! That's right! During this episode, Tareka is going to share what it is, and help you learn how to leverage it! Tune in to learn the top six (6) things employers want you to have when you walk in the door, and the secret sauce that you can start using right away!

KEY POINTS:

Employers are looking for more that technical skills in 2022 and beyond.
Recruiters are helping employers identify strong talent that can be retained.
It cost employers more money to bring on new talent that to retain and up-skill existing talent.
Employers are looking for six things in new talent: 1) 3 C's; 2) positive attitude, 3) adaptability, 4) motivated to grow and learn; 5) self-motivated; 6) quality

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today. High-achieving professionals come to me when they are ready to advance in their careers and increase their salaries all while achieving work-life harmony.

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Do you have any allies at work? Are you sure? Allies are important for several reasons. One crucial component involves individuals recognizing their own privilege and using it to influence inclusion and call out or challenge behavior perpetuating bias and systematic oppression based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and ability. In this episode, Tareka sits down with best-selling and award winning author Minda Harts to talk about how to find allyship in the workplace, and why it is so important. As women, especially women of color, there are ongoing challenges when trying to develop strong trusted relationships in the workplace with those that have influence or the professional capital to speak up or advocate on our behalf. Minda is addressing these challenges and offering tips and strategies for those seeking allyship, and those who are in a position to be an ally.

Tune in to this is a must listen to this phenomenal conversation with Minda Harts.

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Minda Harts is a Workplace and Equity Consultant. She is also the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo and Right Within. Visit www.mindaharts.com to learn more about Minda and her how she raises her voice as a speaker, author and podcaster.

Follow and connect with Minda Harts on social media: Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; and LinkedIn.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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Regardless of the field or industry you work in, building the right relationships can have a direct impact on your professional success. If you are truly ready to advance in your career, then you must make building relationships a priority. In this episode, Tareka answers 3 big questions many professional have about building relationships in the workplace. Tareka talks about 1) Who to build relationships with; 2) How to build relationships; and 3) How does building relationships help you advance in your career. Remember, it's not just about what you know. It's also about who you know! Tune in to this episode and start building relationships to help you advance in your career today!

KEY POINTS:

Building relationships can help you advance in your career.
There are many people in positions of influence at all levels within your company or team.
There are three main categories of people to build relationships with as you look to advance in your career.
Cultivating relationships takes time and more than just one exchange or conversation.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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This month is Women's History Month, and we want to send a big shout out to all the working momma's striving to win at home and at work. In May of 2021, the Professional DNA Podcast released a Special Mother's Day episode to empower and educate working moms. Tareka shared a heart felt moment with her mother, and provided strategies to help moms manage motherhood and their careers like a boss. Tune in and share with a special momma in your life or circle. They will thank you later.

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Having a vision for your life and career is definitely critical to your success. However, just having a vision is not enough. Often we have a vision in our minds of what success looks like in our personal life and career, but we leave it at that and do nothing about it. We daydream about what our lives could be like, or the career we desire to have, yet we don't take any real steps forward to get there. Your vision requires action. A vision without action is like a car with no gas in the tank. It's time to take action and shift from vision to reality. In this episode, Tareka shares six simple and practical steps to take action on your vision so you can achieve success and make you vision a reality. Tune in, and learn the steps you need to move forward towards your vision today.

KEY POINTS:

A career vision statement or picture of what you want your future to look like.
A vision without action is just a daydream.
Every goal, action plan, habit, or behavior should ultimately serve the vision.

Six Steps to Taking Action on Your Vision

- Stayfocused on the vision but honest about the present.

Allow you vision to be in the drivers seat with your goals in the passenger seat.
Be willing to reset or change your goals.
Revisit your vision often.
Invest in your journey.
Take consistent action.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career, or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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It's a celebration! Happy Birthday to me and Happy Birthday to the Professional DNA Podcast. As we celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Professional DNA Podcast, it's important to know that is all stated with a "vision". In this episode, Tareka is giving a ton of celebration energy, 6 steps for creating your career vision, and 4 strategies for taking action on your newly designed career vision! Now whose birthday is it, because you are definitely getting quite a few gifts this episode! LOL

It's time to write the vision and make it plain so you can begin to pursue the career and life your both desire and deserve! Tune in to listen and celebrate today!

KEY POINTS:

A career vision statement or picture of what you want your future to look like. This can help you navigate career transitions, earn promotions, and plan your long term career strategy.
Career visions motivate you and serve as a north star to guide your career.
It's important to think, speak, and write about your career vision.

Six Steps to Designing Your Vision Statement

- Think about your future

Write down words that describe you and that make you happy
Develop achievable and SMART goals based on your aspirations
Write down your work/professional core values
Write positive value statements
Write your career vision by combining your values, goals and descriptive words into a single paragraph

How to Apply and Execute on Your Vision Statement

Make your vision statement visible
Think, speak, and write your vision
Share your vision in safe professional spaces
Track and plan

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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Being proactive in your career is not just important.It's necessary! You see a dentist regularly to keep your teeth clean and cavity-free. You get an annual physical, exercise regularly, and eat right to stay healthy. You get home insurance or renter insurance just in case there is an incident. But what do you do for your career? During this milestone episode, Tareka is talking about the secret weapon many professionals are using to get to the next level in their careers, and that's having a Career Coach or Career Strategist. Having a trusted adviser is a secret weapon of professional around the world. Tareka will share when it's time to explore pulling out the secret weapon, and what you should expect to receive. Tune in to the 50th episode, and don't miss out on the secret that can help you level up in your career.

KEY POINTS:

Having a career coach and strategist can help you advance in your career
This secret weapon can help you navigate career transitions, earn promotions, and plan your long term career strategy.

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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Do you love what you do, or are you just tolerating your current career? Did you know that studies have shown that happy people tend to earn higher salaries? Oh now I have your attention! during this episode, Tareka will explore the importance of being happy in your career and doing what you actual love, so you can love what you do. Enjoying your career should be a priority given the amount of time we spend at work. That's why Tareka is sharing key reasons to do what you love during this episode. Grab a note pad and pen so you can catch all that this episode has to offer.

KEY POINTS:

Enjoying your career is more important than earning a high salary.
Purpose and passion are important when selecting a career path. The money will come.
Studies have shown that happy people tend to earn higher salaries.
Life is too short not to love what you do.

3 Reasons to do What You Love

You'll feel more fulfilled.
You'll be more productive and efficient.
You'll position yourself for success.

This episode is brought to you by the Train Your Bran to Win 3-Day Masterclass- February 19-21, 2022

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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I hope you know that you don't have to settle in your career. There are two invaluable assets that you absolutely own and can leverage... that's your experience and skills. In December 2021, a Gallup Poll revealed that 85% of people were not happy in their jobs. If you are in that 85%, you don't have to be. It's time to stop settling and to start advancing in your career.

In this episode, Tareka will teach you how to tackle the limiting beliefs holding you back from making your next move in your career, and help you explore how to leverage your experience and expertise. Your expertise, experience, and skills belong to you. It's time to use what you got to get what you want, desire, and absolutely deserve. Tune in to another must listen episode, especially if you are truly ready to make a move in your career and achieve success in both life and work.

KEY POINTS:

You cannot ignore the impact work has on your personal life.
You have two invaluable assets to help with your career advancement; your experience and skills.
The mindset and thinking holding you back from making a room in your career:
Fear of success
Lack of self-confidence
Perceived lack of experience
Perceived lack of transferrable skills
Your experience, expertise, and skills do not belong to your organization and team, they belong to you.
Transferable skills are the abilities that can be transferred from one career to another.

This episode is brought to you by the Train Your Bran to Win 3-Day Masterclass- February 19-21, 2022

HOST:

The Professional DNA Podcast host, Tareka Wheeler, is a Career and Mindset Strategist and Founder and CEO of T. Wheeler Strategic Solutions, LLC. If you are looking for support with advancing in your career or changing your career direction, schedule a Discovery Call with Tareka today.

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Did you know that some of the most successful people are proactive about their success, and create their own opportunities? Why should you be any different. Your career advancement and group is truly in your hands, and the best thing is that you can create your own opportunities to get to the next level! In this episode, Tareka is sharing 4 (four) strategies you can use to literally create career growth and advancement opportunities for yourself. Are you ready for "operation opportunity"? Tune in today to continue to pursuit of leveling up and advancing in your career.

KEY POINTS:

Your career growth and advancement is in your hands.
It is up to you to initiate and and uncover growth opportunities.
Successful people decide what they want to achieve and create opportunities to make it happen.

4 Strategies to Create and Execute Career Opportunities

Be proactive and identify strategic opportunities that will allow you to grow your career
Be "nosey" and be in the know
Invest in relationships
Ask...

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In this episode, Tareka invites special guest Celina Caesar (like the salad) - Chavannes (Sh-van) to discuss her professional journey from entrepreneur, to politician, to senior executive! Dedicating her career to equity and advocating for both herself and others, Celina has always in been bold and unapologetically lives on purpose! Listen in as Tareka and Celina discuss how to boldly pursue all that you desire, and Celina shares three strategies that you can start using today!

Join this energetic and inspiring conversation on how to be bold, and be sure to listen to the end so you don't miss Celina's advice for how to live life with no regrets.

KEY POINTS:

Your beginning does not have to be your end
Show up bold and authentic
Leverage the capacity of the village
Bring the receipts
If the journey is not great, how can the destination be great

Learn more about Special Guest Celina Caesar Chavannes at:

IG | @iamcelinacc Twitter | @iamcelinacc

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Being the CEO of your career involves taking control of your professional journey. The secret to professional development and career advancement is taking control of the direction of your career and operating like a CEO. Successful CEOs of Fortune 400 and 500 are both strategic, motivated, and face the future with anticipation. During this episode, Tareka is sharing 6 strategies to help you become the CEO of your career so you can get to the next level and start living the life you desire and deserve. If you are really ready to advance in your career, then you must take ownership and begin to operate like a CEO. Tune in to this episode today!

KEY POINTS

6 Strategies to Become the CEO of Your Career

Professional success starts with being the CEO of your own career.
Maximizing option value.
Mark yourself as marketable.
Make sure your career aligns with the life you want to live.
Consider both near-term and long-term.
Practice resilience and perseverance through adversity, and resolve conflict.

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One of the issues with career advancement is that we are not strategic about it. Many professionals think that just because you work hard, you will level up in your career. That is not the case, and Tareka is ready to see you make some major shifts in 2022 so you can win, increase your income, and start advancing in your career so you can live the life you desire to live. Tune in to this episode to learn what shifts you need to make to advance in your career in 2022.

KEY POINTS

What does success look like for you?
Shift to a success mindset.
Shift to having routines and good habits.
Shift how you show up.
Shift from existing to being strategic.

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It's the last episode of the year, and it's time to close things out the way you want to start... STRONG! In this episode, Tareka is giving you quick and practical strategies to close out the year the way you want to start the new one. It's not just important to start the way you want to finish. It's also important to end the way you want to start. Not sure where to begin? No worries at all. Tareka is also providing strategies to help you get started and move yourself out of the way so you can kick off 2022 with a bang! Get ready for a roller coaster ride! This is a must listen to episode before the end of the year.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

End the way you want to start, and start the way you want to finish!

Five Strategies to Close Out The Year Strong

Take inventory of your accomplishments.
Prep for the year ahead by setting goals and being intentional
Vision Check
Start before you are ready
Rest up and treat yourself

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Contrary to what you may think, or have been told, you can kick butt at work and at home without experiencing burnout. The key is setting clear boundaries. In today's episode, Tareka is unpacking how to avoid the negative consequences of burnout, and how to create healthy work boundaries. The days of all nighters and "working to the bone" in your career are long gone! You can work hard and strategically advance in your career without risking your mental or physical health. Tune in to learn seven strategies to help you ditch burnout, and set clear boundaries.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

Burnout is a type of job stress accompanied by feeling exhaustion, anxiety, loss of identity and reduced performance.
Symptoms of burnout can include emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
It is ok to be driven and ambitious, but not at all cost.

Seven Strategies to Set Boundaries and Avoid Burnout at Work

Assess your personal boundaries
Communication
Consistency
Delegate Work
Say "No!"
Use Your Time Off
Disconnect/Power Down

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Many times professionals believe they are ready for a promotion, but might actually be ready for progression and growth in their current role. Both present several benefits, but you must know what you are really ready for. In this episode, Tareka will provide insight into both progression and promotion, and provide you with key questions you should ask yourself to assess what you are ready for. Not sure if you are ready for either one, that's ok. In this episode Tareka will help you gain clarity on how to strategically pursue the level of growth that you can be the most effective and successful in. Tune in today!

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Promotion in the advancement in rank or position.
In role growth or progression is the act of moving from one thing to another in sequence.
You can position yourself for progression or promotion, or attract it.

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Are you ready for your upcoming end-of-year performance review? Properly preparing for your annual performance review is more important than you may realize. Each year you have an opportunity to review your goals and accomplishments and receive feedback on your past performance and suggestions for improvement. Performance reviews can be used to justify raises or promotions or to request additional responsibility. So why do professionals wait until the last minute to prepare? In this episode, Tareka provides 5 strategies for how to prepare for your upcoming review. No formal annual review process at your company, no worries! Tareka is sharing how you can create you own year-around review and drive the process so you can leverage the value of an annual performance review. Tune in to get ready for your next review.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

A end-of-year performance review measures the quality of your work contributions and serves as an opportunity to highlight your value to your company.
These reviews provide an opportunity for your supervisor to give you both constructive and positive feedback.
It's important to leverage end-of-year performance reviews as an opportunity to create goals and growth plans with your manager/supervisor.
Not having a formal review process at work should not prevent you from having on. Create your own.

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Managing change means working closely with teams and setting clear goals about how any change will be managed. How many times have you experienced change at work and it felt like a runaway train. Little to no communication, no consideration for those impacted by the change, no real reason for the change, and the list goes on and one. In this episode, Tareka will equip with with some foundations of change management so you can be the change you want to see. While having a plan, setting goals, and communicating may see common sense, many organizations get it wrong. Today, you will learn 7 questions to ask yourself when leading change, and a few strategies for how to cope with change. Change in inevitable in our personal and professional lives. This episode is truly for everyone.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

Change Management - A systematic approach to dealing with the transition or transformation of an organization's goals, processes, or technologies.
You will encounter change in both your professional and personal life as change is inevitable.
Leadership skills needed to effectively lead change include 1) Communication, 2) Collaboration, and 3) Commitment

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As a leader or aspiring leader, it’s critical to not only think strategically, but be able to develop and lead the execution of strategy. According to the Harvard Business Review, 90% of businesses fail to reach their strategic goals, which researchers believe is due to a gap between strategy and execution. In this episode, Tareka will take a deep dive into bridging the gap between strategy and execution. She will give you clear steps for how to develop a strategy and successfully lead execution with your team or within your organization. This is a must listen episode for all leaders and aspiring leaders that want to ensure they are strategically and effectively executing strategies amongst their teams or organizations.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

Strategy is a process of creating a set of well-defined activities with the aim of occupying a valuable position within a competitive landscape.
Everything we approach or try to achieve should be done strategically.
According to the Harvard Business Review, even the best strategic plan can fall flat without the right execution.

Steps to Creating a Strategy

Develop Goals and Aspirations
Develop Action Plans and Activities
Identify the Resources and Capabilities Needed
Identify Ways to Monitor and Iterate

Key Steps for Effective Execution

Commit to the Strategy
Communicate Clearly to Educate and Empower Staff
Measure and Monitor Performance
Find Balance Between Innovation and Control of Original Strategy

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How many meetings have you attended where there was no clear agenda or objective? How many of you have sat in meetings that jumped around from topic to topic with no clear action plan at the end of the meeting? If you’ve left meetings more confused than when you arrived, please raise your hand. I see you, and I definitely understand your frustration. As leaders and aspiring leaders, it is critical for you to learn how to lead effective meetings with your team and others. As leaders, you must find ways for meetings to be intentional, energizing, and productive, that deliver real, tangible results. Tune in to this episode for 7 steps you can begin to use today to ensure you are leading effective meetings.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

Meetings can be an effective tool for leaders to convene team members to share information, solve problems, and plan project or activities. There are 6 types of meetings: 1) Status Updates; 2) Decision Making; 3) Info Sharing; 4) Problem Solving; 5) Design and Innovation; and 6) Team Building It is important to be a model leader when leading team meetings. Hold yourself and your team to high standards. Bottom line - the opportunity to meet or work with your team is horrible time to waste.

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Want to know one of the common mistakes leaders and aspiring leaders make? It is the mistake of not shifting from being a doer to being a delegator. Believe it or not, it is not that simple. Leaders at all levels struggle with letting go and allowing their team to take on tasks and deliverables. Today, we invite you to take a big step and assess if you have really made the shift. In this episode, Tareka is sharing tips and strategies for leaders, and those hoping to lead in the future, on how do to shift from being in the weeds doing the work to being an effective and efficient leader that delegates and provides direction and guidance to others. Are you a leader, or have even the tiniest desire to be one? If so, then this episode is going to teach you one of the essential leadership skills you need.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

One of the most difficult transitions for leaders to make is the shift from doing to leading.
Delegation is the process of distributing and entrusting work to others.
Great leaders understand that for people to give their best, they must have a sense of ownership over their work, and believe that what they are doing is meaningful.

How to Effectively Delegate

Analyze the task
Select the right team member
Assign the task
Monitor execution
Provide feedback

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There is nothing more dangerous and counterproductive to your career advancement than working in a toxic environment. You deserve peace, happiness, and success in your career! Tune in as Tareka shares strategies for how to navigate a toxic work environment and plan your exit strategy. Every situation is different, however nobody deserves to deal with passive aggressive communication, gossip, your ideas always being undermined, or being made to feel as you are never good enough! Your work environment may not be perfect, but it should be perfect for you and where you are in your professional journey. Take a step today in the right direction so you can effectively navigate and exit your current toxic situation.

KEY POINTS AND RESOURCES

Working in a toxic environment can have a significant impact on your emotional and mental wellbeing.
It is important to know the sign of a toxic work environment.
During the interview process, ensure you are also "interviewing the company". This will help you assess culture and the overall work environment before you accept a job offer.

5 Strategies to Help Navigate a Toxic Work Environment

Don't stoop to their level - Don't reward bad behavior
Seek out a positive support system
Build trust with micro-managers
Find ways to practice self-care and relieve stress
Plan you exit or shift

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One of the hardest parts of being a professional, especially if you are a leader, is having difficult conversations: firing someone, getting into it with a client or peer, correcting a persistent mistake, or delivering bad news. Most people do their best to avoid conflict. Even when a situation is uncomfortable, it may seem like the path of least resistance is to wait out the discomfort. It's time to change that and tackle tough conversations with confidence in the workplace. During this episode, Tareka will explore how you can prepare for and address tough conversations with confidence, and effectively engage with others so you can achieve your desired successful outcome. Having tough conversations can cause a ton of emotions, and it can be difficult to know how you should start the conversation. No worries! Tareka is addressing how to center yourself so you can stay in control of your emotions, and offers so examples for ways to start the conversation. Maybe it hasn't happened yet, but you will have to tackle a tough conversation at some point in your career. This episode will get you ready! Tune in today.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

Many professionals fear having tough conversations.
Tough conversations are necessary, but they are only effective if they are done correctly.
Tough conversations should be a dialogue, not a monologue.

3 Approaches to Having Tough Conversations

Preparation
Centering
Execution

5 Elements of Successful Execution of a Tough Conversation

Be Direct
Be Specific
Plan
Watch Your Mouth
Be Prepared With a Solution

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Why is it so difficult to ask for more? Why is it difficult to negotiate your salary when you know you deserve more? One reason is fear! While it might seem scary to ask for a raise or to negotiate a higher salary when seeking a new job, it's even scarier to work hard, perform well, possess a high level of skills, and not be paid your true value. In this episode, Tareka is sharing 5 strategies to help you negotiate with confidence. When we know better, we have the power to do better and earn more. This episode will give you the tools you need to approach salary negotiations differently that will hopefully help you yield different results. Tune in if you are ready to secure the bag and get paid your true value.

KEY POINTS AND STRATEGIES

The definition of negotiation is a discussion aimed ay reaching an agreement.

Before you can have an agreement with someone else, you must first have an agreement with yourself.

You can ask for more, especially when you are confident that you are performing well and demonstrating value.

5 Strategies For Negotiating with Confidence

Know the market and do your research Ask the right questions

Know your accomplishments and showcase them Don't negotiate yourself out

Know your bottom line and think beyond the paycheck

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What if you weren’t afraid anymore? How would your life change? For many high-achieving professionals fear can get in the way of growth and block opportunities for career advancement. When you can overcome fear in your career, you will position yourself to be happier, more fulfilled and to be frank... make more money! So why is it so difficult to overcome your fears? In this episode, Tareka is sharing 5 strategies for overcoming fear throughout your career, and walking you through how to analyze, call out, and expose your fears so you can F-Face E-Everything A- And R-Rise! Not sure you're ready to confront your fears? Don't worry, Tareka addresses that too, and provides you with a different perspective on fear and how you can work on overcoming it one step at a time. If you are truly ready to stop letting fear prevent you from reaching your goals and desired success, this episode is for you! Tune in and share.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

Fear has two meanings: 1)Forget Everything And Run & 2) Face Everything And Rise
The first thing to do when trying to overcome fear is to call it out.
We have the ability to adjust to change instead of fearing change.

5 Strategies For Overcoming Fear Throughout Your Career

Analyze The Fear
Expose Your Fear
Be Realistic About Transitions
Convince Yourself You're Good Enough
Recognize Fear as an Inevitable Part of Growth

QUOTABLES

"Fear is a sign. It's a sign that there is something better that awaits."
"The more confident you are in your abilities, the less likely you are to experience fear or fear failure."

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Feeling stuck is not fun at all. Lets be real it really SUCKS! As a high-achieving professional , the goal is always to move forward and upward in your career. When everything comes to a screeching halt, it can be incredibly frustrating, and I know that giving up may cross your mind... But not too fast! Let's get to the real reason why you feel stuck. In this episode, Tareka dives into 4 reasons why you might feel stuck in your career and offers strategies and encouragement for you to move forward. Learn how you can wiggle your way out of feeling stuck and begin to move forward with a few shifts and corrections along your professional journey.

Tune in now and uncover the real reason why you are feeling stuck so you can tackle it head on and finally start moving forward and upward in your career.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

The key to not feeling stuck in your career is to have the right strategy and to change your mindset.
With the right strategy, you can position yourself to move forward and upward.
Success breeds success.
Change is inevitable, so leverage it to grow and to achieve a competitive edge.

4 Reasons Why You Might Feel Stuck in Your Career

Avoidance
Complacency
Not Having the Right Circle
Lack of Time Management & Valuing Time

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Change is inevitable but growth is a choice. When you are ready to change the direction of your career, you must also be ready to grow. Looking for growth strategies that you can leverage to improve your skills, take on more responsibility, and advance in your career? Then this episode is for you. Tareka shares five strategies to help you: G- Get to the next level R- Reach your goals O-Overcome challenges and W-Win. As you grow, you will position yourself for advancement. During this episode, Tarek even gives you a special insight into what you must have as a foundation before jumping into applying these five growth strategies. Growing can get a bit messy, but with the right foundation and strategies, you will reach your desired success in no time! Tune in to this must listen episode today.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

When it comes to advancing in your career , sometimes the simplest of steps can carry the greatest impact.
When you are ready to grow, it takes a certain mindset.
Before implementing strategies, you need a vision as it is the foundation in which you build.

5 Professional Growth Strategies

Embrace your network
Find a mentor, coach, or strategist
Get creative
Take performance review serious
Mastery

QUOTABLES

"It's ok to want more. Remember, if you play small, you stay small. It's ok to want more, do more and be more."
"Growth is often uncomfortable, messy and full of feelings and emotions you weren't expecting, but it's necessary."

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Experts agree that the most connected people are often the most successful. When you invest in your relationships — professional and personal — it can pay you back in dividends throughout your professional journey, and help you advance in your career. The importance of networking cannot be overstated. But how can you improve your networking skills to ensure you're effectively expanding your network? Great question! In this episode, Tareka explores storytelling as a way to expand your network. While you might not always know exactly what to expect from a networking opportunity you participate on, it's important to head into each activity with a tool in hand. That tool is your story. Tune in to learn 4 ways you can use storytelling to expand your network and build a community that supports your career advancement goals. Listen and share this episode with your network, or anyone that finds networking to be awkward or challenging.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

Networking is more essential to professional success and career advancement now more than ever.
Storytelling is a powerful tool that can help you connect with people in memorable and meaningful ways.
The best storytellers get others to tell their stories for them when the story has impact, emotional resonance and relevancy.

4 Ways To Leverage Storytelling to Expand Your Network

Develop Your T.S.S - Three Sentence Story
Be Authentic and Share the Stage
Leverage Training & Learning Opportunities
Tell the Good & The Ugly

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Having support along your professional journey is a major key to strategically advancing in your career. Trying to manage both your personal life and career unsupported and disconnected can be a recipe for being unhappy, burnt out and not having a clear path forward for achieving the success and fulfillment you desire. All high-achieving professionals need an ecosystem of support. That's why Tareka sat down with Strategic Partnership & Visibility Expert Amelia Roberts. Amelia provide insights an ecosystem of support is, and why it is important to have one. Have a support system, but not sure if it's a ecosystem that provides you with 360 degrees of support? This episode is for you. Tune in to get super clear on how to build and nurture relationships so you can develop a health ecosystem of support.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

Developing an ecosystem of support is a critical strategy for any professional.
An ecosystem is a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscape, work together to form a bubble of life.
Members of your ecosystem of support could be a spotter, trainers, cheerleader, etc...
Visibility planning includes assessing your readiness to be seen.

GUEST QUOTE

"I have noticed that some professionals were well equipped, almost groomed from birth, to live with a built in support system, and others were not so prepared to receive success or heavier responsibilities."

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“People who prefer quieter, more minimally stimulating environments.” That’s how Susan Cain, author of the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, defines introverts. Introverts are mistakenly seen as people who are shy or do not enjoy social interactions. Instead, introverts are simply people who relax by being by themselves. They also tend to observe before acting. Is it possible for people with introverted personalities to lead? Absolutely! Introverts can make excellent leaders by leveraging the very traits that define them. Tareka sat down with Leadership Coach Terrance Lee, AKA The Introvert Leader, to dig into how the introverted professional can lead, and what extroverts need to know about their introverted colleagues. Terrance helps introverts grow as leaders, and during this episode he is sharing tips and strategies for introverts that may be struggling with being visible and stepping into their ability to lead. Whether introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in-between, this is a must listen episode.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

Introverts are most commonly defined as someone who gets his or her energy from alone time rather than socializing.
Introverts can make excellent leaders by leveraging the very traits that define them.
Introverts tend to be observant and focused, and these are the very traits that can help them become experts in their fields and give them a competitive advantage in their career.

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Terrance Lee, Leadership Coach (AKA The Introvert Leader)

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Upcoming Book: Quiet Voice Fearless Leader is a book that was written for people who feel like being an introvert keeps them from winning in life. The fact is….being an introvert is your superpower!

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It’s time to invest, and I’m not talking about in the stock market! It’s time for you to take a big step and do something for you and invest in yourself. On the surface, this sounds simple – but it is actually quite time consuming and requires strategic thought and planning. Making an investment in your career requires you to know what you should invest your time, money and resources in. During this episode, Tareka shares 5 ways you can invest in yourself to advance in your career. Many people don’t have career investment plans because they rely on the organization they serve to provide them. While companies an organizations often times provide professional development programs that can prove to be extremely valuable, it is up to you to own and manage your career advancement and success. By investing in yourself, you will be well positioned to both strategically and rapidly ascend in your career. Tune in to this episode with Tareka if you are seriously considering taking the big leap to invest in yourself so you can get to your future self. Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

Investing in yourself is all about career management.
By managing and investing in your career, you are taking on the responsibility to discover your special unique value and capabilities to give yourself a competitive edge.
Investing in yourself and career management is time consuming and requires both strategy and planning.

5 Ways to Invest in Yourself to Advance in Your Career

Learn about your industry trends and advances
Invest in your know how and intelligence (learn new skills)
Invest in a "Circle of Influence"
Invest in a Career Coach or Career Strategist
Invest in your family and personal life (create harmony not balance)

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Learn any new skills lately? When it comes to upskilling at work—or in other words, improving or adding additional skills as an employee, it can be a game changer for career advancement. Companies are not just looking for experience and degrees. Many companies are placing a significant focus on critical skills needed as the world continues to rapidly evolve and technology advances. During this episode, Tareka explores upskilling, and provides 5 benefits for high-achieving professionals. By upskilling, you are positioning yourself to not leave opportunities or money on the table. There are opportunities to cease, and money to grab if you are ready to put in the work and upgrade your skills. Tune in and learn how upskilling can serve as a valuable tool to demonstrate value and help get you to the next level in your career.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

Upskilling is the process of using additional training or education to build upon and advance current skills.
One of the most diligent ways to obtain growth, visibility, seniority, and even job security is to seek out new skills and opportunities to add value.

5 Benefits for High-Achieving Professionals

Get a Raise (Upward mobility)
May Inspire a Career Pivot
Improve Resume or CV
Networking
Improve Quality & Productivity

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What's your favorite brand and why? Is it the design or the designer? Now think about your personal brand. That's right, we all have a personal brand, and often times we forget that we should position ourselves as the high-end designer that is looking for a buyer that is willing to invest in quality. This episode is all about developing, maintaining, and repairing your personal brand. Tareka sits down with Career Success Coach Stephanie Oribhabor, owner of The Corporate Catch, to talk all things personal brand. As a high-achieving professional, you are the sole designer of your brand, and if done well, you can position yourself for growth and rapid ascension in your career. Tune in and listen to the Corporate Catch help you understand the importance of a personal branding strategy.

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Personal branding is a way of establishing and consistently reinforcing who you are and what you stand for in your career and life.
Everything you do either strengthens or dilutes the personal brand you're trying to create.
Your brand should be authentic to you, relevant, unique and something that can evolve as you grow as a professional.
Be intentional about how you show up in the workplace.

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Stephanie Oribhabor, Career Success Coach
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How to do get ready for the week ahead? What steps do you take to ensure you are going to have a productive week? Many professionals work week to week without a plan or strategy for success. When you don’t plan your week, you have no hint about what to do, and you will be stumbling your way through to get everything done. Sound familiar? Lets put those weeks behind you and GET READY! GET SET! and GO EXECUTE! Tareka is exploring 5 strategies to help you prepare for a productive week. If you’re serious about your lifestyle, making positive changes and advancing your career then use Sunday properly. Now don’t be confused, as Tareka is not telling you to start "working" on a Sunday. However, she does want you to prepare yourself for the week ahead so you can have a productive week. It's time time get ready and stay ready for the work week. Tune in today.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

When you plan your week ahead of time, you will have ample time and space to design a plan to fit everything that awaits you.
Monday and every day after does not have to be scary if you put a plan in place.
Shift from "interested" to "committed". Be in a committed relationship with your professional journey.

5 Strategies to Pre For a Productive Week

Make a To-Do-List
Visualize The Week Ahead
Do a Brain Dump
Get Your Environment Ready
Relax & Unwind

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How do you ensure you stay committed to doing the things you said you were going to do? What are you doing to make sure that you are staying the course and completing the tasks and deliverables you are responsible for? In short... " Who Checks You?". Accountability is a team effort. As professionals, we need to have a great sense of personal accountability, and surround ourselves with people that are going to hold us to our commitments and "check us" when we go off course. Tareka is sharing some of the behaviors you need to develop to ensure you have a great sense of personal accountability. When you’re personally accountable, you take ownership of situations that you’re involved in. You see them through, and you take responsibility for what happens – good or bad. While this may seem easy, it can be challenging. Especially when we don't have an accountability circle. Not sure how to form the right accountability circle? No worries as Tareka is going to explore 5 key traits a member of your accountability circle must have in order to be helpful and most importantly effective. We all need accountability in our personal and professional lives. Tune in to make sure you are on the right track so you can stay committed to your goals and achieve the success you deserve.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

"Accountability is the glue that bonds commitment to results." - Bob Proctor
Being committed means you are willing to do what it takes to get results, no matter what the challenge or task at hand.
When you exercise personal accountability, you are taking full responsibility of your own actions and consequences.
Having an accountability circle can help you stay on track with your goals and improve productivity.

4 Behaviors to Demonstrate Personal Accountability

Understand your role
Manage your time wisely
Be outcome driven
Practice ownership

R.A.C.I Matrix

One way to define each team member’s role is to use a RACI matrix. With RACI, you can map out who is Responsible, is Accountable, must be Consulted with, and shall stay Informed

Check out this Forbes article to learn more.

5 Key Traits of an Effective Accountability Circle Member

Trust
Positive Reinforcement
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Growth mindset
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We are all unique! No two professionals are alike and you have a unique value proposition to share with any company, organization, or customer base you work with. What is it? It's your Professional DNA! You have a defined natural ability to succeed. The question is are you using it to get what you want? In this episode, Tareka is checking in on you to make sure you understand what your Professional DNA is, and how you can leverage it to get what you want in your career. Still not sure if you understand, that is ok because Tareka is breaking down the D, N, and A, and posing three critical questions you should ask yourself to really tap into your Professional DNA. It's time to LEVEL UP! It's time to use your Professional DNA to help you understand how you can achieve success and rapidly ascend in your career if you learn to leverage it. Tune in today!

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

"Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us." - Susan L. Taylor
"We don't have eternity to realize our dreams, only the times we are here." - Susan L. Taylor

3 Key Questions to Ask Yourself

What is your niche?
What common thread runs through your most significant achievements/accomplishments?
What differentiates you from the competition?

Professional D.N.A

D - Defined

N - Natural

A - Ability

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Do you often times find yourself asking "How come I'm not successful?" or "Why haven't I made it to the next level in my career?" If your answer is yes to either question, then this episode is a must-listen.

Join Tareka as she digs into the importance of not waiting for others to give their approval or permission for you to be great. Don't worry if you are unsure about how to reverse this so you can press forward in your pursuit of success in your career, because Tareka will share 3 strategies you can use to start giving yourself permission to be great! Know that PERMISSION IS GRANTED, and it's not by Tareka or anybody else. It's granted by YOU! So tune in now not only to understand the importance of granting yourself permission to be great, but to learn 3 strategies you can begin to integrate into your professional journey today.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

"Dream ad give yourself permission to envision a you that you choose to be." - Joy Page
As professionals we tend to forget that we do not need permission from anyone other than ourselves to be great.
You have the permission and authority over your professional journey.
Permission is granted when you make the choice to stand boldly with confidence and start achieving greatness.

3 Strategies for Giving Yourself Permission to be Great

Daily Positive Affirmations
Shift From Potential to Reality
Build Self-Confidence

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Are you in a position of leadership or striving to be? Do you ever ask yourself if you are doing a good job, or are you effective? If your answer is yes to either question, then this episode is a must-listen.

Leadership is a privilege! A part of being a good leader is understanding that privilege, and working to ensure you are constantly developing and improving the skills it takes to lead effectively.

Join Tareka as she explains what makes a good leader. Sometimes we need to take a step back and reflect on our experiences, actions, behaviors, and approach. If you are willing to do this, then know you are on the path to good leadership. If you are unsure, that is ok, because Tareka will also share 4 foundations of leadership that will refine and shift your thinking about what it takes to be a good leader. So tune in now to not only understand what it takes to be a good leader, but to take these foundations and apply them as you press through your leadership journey.

KEY POINTS & STRATEGIES

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. - John Maxwell
As a leader, you have the ability to directly impact the lives of those you lead.
Conduct a Leader S.W.O.T analysis to understand you strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Leaders are made over time and shaped and molded by both their personal and professional experiences.

4 Foundations of Leadership

Self Awareness
The Big "C" - Communication
Influence
Learning Agility

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Should we ever stop learning? The answer is no! This is especially true if you want to keep growing and achieving success along your professional journey. Learning new skills and acquiring new knowledge is essential to advancing your career. It diversifies your job options and helps you develop new techniques to keep up with the fast-changing world. In this episode, Career & Mindset Strategist Tareka Wheeler, discusses the importance of investing in yourself to obtain new skills and knowledge, and share a framework to help measure and monitor your success and progress towards leveraging your superpower.... LEARNING!

Key Points & Strategies

When you stop learning, you stop growing.

You must invest in yourself and obtain new skills and acquire knowledge to advance in your career.

Investing in learning new skills and gaining new knowledge is essential to maintain your R.C.M. (relevance, capability, and marketability).

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Do you know your value and self-worth? How do you show up at work? Knowing your self-worth can help you succeed in your position and advance in your career. You have to know your value in order to show up and demonstrate it in the workplace. In this episode, Career & Mindset Strategist Tareka Wheeler, discusses self-worth, demonstrating value and provide practical strategies for professionals.

Key Points & Strategies

It is critical that you have a strong sense of self-worth in the workplace, and you know how to demonstrate and articulate your value.

There are two types of value: 1) Intensive Value and 2) Extensive Value

Three ways to build and increase your sense of self-worth: 1) Define Value; 2) Identify Purpose; and 3) Remember Your Success

Three ways to show up and show out at work: 1) Be Part of the Bottom Line; 2) Sing Your Own Praises; and 3) Be a Confident and Informed Innovator

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The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle.

—Steve Jobs

Are you thinking about making a career change? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that the average person will change careers between five and seven times over the course of their working life. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

You don't have to settle for a job or career that does not make you happy, or leaves you feeling unfulfilled. It might be time to go! This week, Host and Career & Mindset Strategist Tareka Wheeler, digs into reasons why professionals change careers, and shares 7 strategies for a successful career change.

Key Points & Strategies

The most difficult thing is making the decision to take the first step.
We are products of our decisions.
If we want to grow and ascend as professionals, we have to be clear about what we want and make the right decisions to get there.

7 Strategies for a Successful Career Change:

Evaluate you current satisfaction
Assess your interests, values, and skills
Consider alternative careers
Upgrade you skills
Pinpoint transferrable skills and you Professional DNA
Update your resume and refresh your cover letter
Make a Plan!

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As a professional, it is important to understand your professional values. Ask yourself these questions: What really matters to you in your career? What do you value? What are your nonnegotiables?

During this episode, Host and Career & Mindset Strategist Tareka Wheeler, talks about how to identify your professional values, and provides strategies you can use to ensure your values, defined natural abilities, and career goals are aligned to set you up for success. KEY POINTS/STRATEGIES

Your personal values serve as a foundation for your professional values. Professional values need to align with your career goals. When we can define and act on our professional values, we can:

Be more deliberate in planning our professional journey. Confidently turn down opportunities that are enticing but not aligned to our core values. Pursue the opportunities that will take us in the right direction so we can not only level up but be fulfilled and happy in our careers.

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How do you handle challenges and adversity when they come up in the workplace, or along your professional journey? Do you crumble and fall apart, or do you learn from it and bounce back? During this episode, Host and Career & Mindset Strategist Tareka Wheeler, sits down with Kim Ades to talk about emotional resilience. Kim is the Founder and President of Frame of Mind Coaching. She has been featured in a variety of online publications including Forbes and Inc., and has spoken for organizations including Microsoft and SHRM. We will dig into the definition of emotional resilience and how to shift your response and mindset when adversity and challenges arise so you can truly bounce back and continue on your journey to success. KEY POINTS/STRATEGIES

Emotional resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity with speed and agility. It's important to be aware of the story you are telling yourself when adversity arises. Self reflection and journaling are useful strategies for working through challenges and can help build emotional resilience.

GUEST Kim Ades, Founder and President, Frame of Mind Coaching

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The pursuit of success must be paired with determination and persistence. Persistence is a fundamental trait to develop in life because it is closely related and important to professional development and improvement. When you experience challenges that yield growth, you can learn from those experiences and move on, having enough persistence or determination to not give up on your goals. Dr. Kizzy Parks, President of K.Parks Consulting Inc.(KPC), stops by to talk with Host and Career & Mindset Strategist Tareka Wheeler about her experiences as an entrepreneur and business owner, and how determination and persistence have played a role in unlocking her success.

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Self advocacy could be one of the greatest skills you can build to serve as a foundation for positioning yourself to grow and ascend as a professional. As professionals, we not only have to now our worth, but we need to be able to self advocate and position ourselves for success and advancement. In this episode, Tareka shares for key strategies that professionals can leverage to ensure they are effectively advocating for themselves, and discusses four ways professionals can position themselves increased visibility and advancement opportunities.

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Key strategies for self advocating in the workplace:

Know what you want.
Carve out a space for yourself.
Have a conversation.
Being persistent is key.

How to position yourself for advancement:

Be a team player.
Participate in training or cross-training opportunities.
Cultivate a professional image.
Express interest in advancement.

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Being a working mom takes some skills to make sure you are performing your work duties and not compromising on important family time! As a mom that works outside the home, or as a business owner, there are so many things vying for our time and attention. Know that you can manage it LIKE A BOSS! Mothers can be successful at home and have a successful career. It just takes a bit of strategy, communication, and leveraging your defined natural abilities.... your Professional DNA!

During this special Mother's Day episode, we will discuss 5 strategies for managing motherhood and your career like a boss. Together, we will tackle:

Productivity and Prioritization
Reducing Distractions and Wasting Time
Letting Go and Delegating
Not Holding Back
Creating Moments For Yourself

Apply what you have learned from being a mother thus far into the workplace. Many parental lessons apply to the very situations or challenges you experience throughout your professional journey. Moms get things done, and that is what makes you a boss both at home and in your career.

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Self-discipline is the ability to control yourself and to make yourself work hard or behave in a particular way without needing anyone else to tell you what to do. Building self-discipline is critical to achieving your goals, and most importantly helping you fulfill your dreams. This episode we sit down with Bryan Pharr, Host and Creator of Living The Dream Podcast, to talk about the importance of building self-discipline so you can go after your dreams, and why living a fulfilled life is key to achieving success.

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Check out this bonus episode on the importance of professional currency. What is professional currency you might ask? It is what you need to get ahead at work and attract sponsors who will speak on your behalf when opportunities within your team or organization are up for discussion. Get your currency straight with this bonus episode.

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Throughout your professional journey, you will play many roles. There are 4 roles that every successful professional must play. Knowing your role and how to operate in it is critical. In this episode, you will learn about the following roles:

Player
Manager
Coach
Leader

What role are you playing right now on your team or within your organization? What parts of your Professional DNA are you using to be successful in each of the roles you play? Grab a notebook and a pen, because it time to explore the 4 roles every successful professional must play.

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Some times we have to declutter and remove people and things that might be preventing us from moving forward in our professional journey. Listen as we explore 5 things that every professional needs to remove out of their path in order to press forward towards success and leveling up professionally.

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In order to grow as professionals, we have to put ourselves in uncomfortable situations. While it might seem scary or challenging, there is beauty on the other side. Learn how to take on the beast of being uncomfortable so you can grow and get to the next level in your professional journey.

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Having a plan of attack is critical when looking to advance in your career or get a new job. The right resume and cover letter can open doors, and having the wrong one can limit your opportunities to show recruiters and hiring managers what you are really made of. Laurin Battle, Owner of Battle Plan Strategic Consulting LLC, joins us to talk resumes, cover letters and more!

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In order to reach our goals we have to focus on the small details like habits. What good habits do you have, and which ones do you need to get rid of? Listen and learn how to approach building new professional habits to help you reach your goals.

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Setting goals is critical to your professional success. Often times we forget to also set intentions, and to use our Professional DNA to push us to accomplishing our goals and level up professionally. Learn why it's important to set goals and how setting intentions and tapping into your Professional DNA can help you achieve them in know time!

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What are you really made of? This is the question we often time never ask ourselves. Knowing who we are and what makes us unique is essential to achieving success. The Professional DNA Podcast is focused on having discussions about discovering your unique Professional DNA (PDNA) and leveling up professionally. You have everything you need inside of you to become your best unique self!

Host Tareka Wheeler is committed to helping individuals discover what they need to succeed and grow as a professional. She is a Career & Mindset Strategist that is ready to support professionals and small businesses owners with discovering their defined natural abilities to level up professionally. In this episode, you will learn what your Professional DNA is and learn how to use it to your professional advantage. Checkout the resources to get access to tools and resource that can help you discover your Professional DNA and assist you along your professional journey.

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Coming March 14! Professional DNA is a new podcast that will help you discover what you are really made of, and how to use it to level up professionally. Each week, Tareka Wheeler will help you get ready for the week ahead by having real discussions about the challenges and perceived barriers along the journey of becoming your best and unique self. The Professional DNA podcast is for anyone that feels stuck, or is simply ready to do something different and better to positively enhance their professional life. Tune in! It's time to discover your Professional DNA!

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