Career Espresso

By: Amanda Owen-Meehan
  • Summary

  • A podcast for women who want to take action to get the career they know they deserve. Every week I’ll be sharing simple, honest, and actionable career advice in short, easy to listen to chunks. Each episode looks at a common issue career or work issue with practical suggestions to help you overcome obstacles and advice and to support your career ambitions and goals.

    You’ll leave with clear strategies to help you be more fulfilled and successful at work. Quite simply it's work and careers, done your way in the same time that it takes to drink your morning coffee.

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Episodes
  • Episode 64 -The Strategic Pause: Making Big Career Decisions Without Second-Guessing Yourself
    Oct 30 2024

    Stuck analysing every angle of your next career move - you're leaving opportunities on the table.


    In this game-changing episode, leadership and career development coach Amanda reveals why women miss out on career opportunities due to decision paralysis – and more importantly, how to stop it from happening to you.


    Discover the Strategic Pause Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of women leaders transform overthinking into confident action-taking. You'll learn -


    ✅ The 20-minute method that cuts through decision paralysis

    ✅ A foolproof timeline for making different career choices

    ✅ How to build your personal "confidence anchor"

    ✅ A simple two-week plan to upgrade your decision-making power


    Perfect for ambitious women ready to make career decisions with confidence, not constant second-guessing.


    "It's not about being right 100% of the time - it's about being committed 100% of the time."


    Chapters
    00:00 Navigating Career Decisions with Confidence02:54 Understanding Decision Paralysis05:49 Strategies for Effective Decision Making08:46 Implementing the Decision-Making Framework


    Download the Strategic Pause Framework template


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic.


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and leave a review so we can make every episode even more helpful for your career.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    10 mins
  • Episode 63 - The Art of Managing Up: How to build a productive relationship with your boss
    Oct 23 2024

    Are you ready to take control of your career by learning how to manage up effectively? In this episode of Career Espresso, we dive into the critical skill of managing up - a potential game-changer for anyone looking to improve their working relationship with their boss and accelerate their career growth at the same time.


    Managing up isn’t just about pleasing your boss; it’s about aligning your success with theirs, making your time at work smoother, and positioning yourself for promotions and leadership opportunities.


    In this episode, you’ll discover why managing up matters, how to do it well, and how it can open doors to new career possibilities.


    Key takeaways include -


    → Why building a strong relationship with your boss is essential for long-term success

    → Six actionable tips for managing up, from understanding your boss’s goals to communicating effectively and anticipating where they are coming from

    → Real-world examples and personal stories from my leadership career and development training

    → How managing up can boost your career satisfaction and put you on the fast track to promotions


    Tune in to learn the strategies that will help you advocate for yourself, get noticed, and gain the support you need to succeed in your career. Whether you're early on in your career or a more experienced leader, these tips are practical, actionable, and designed to help you thrive in any workplace. Share this episode with a colleague who could benefit, and don’t forget to subscribe to Career Espresso for more career-boosting advice each week.


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic.
    Chapters
    00:00 The Importance of Managing Up04:53 Actionable Steps for Managing Up05:50 Recap and Key Takeaways


    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    8 mins
  • Episode 62 - The Power of Feedback: How to Use Constructive Criticism to Grow Your Career
    Oct 16 2024

    In this episode of Career Espresso, we dive into one of the most critical tools for professional growth: feedback.


    Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, new job opportunities, or a pay raise, learning how to effectively receive and use feedback can be the game-changer you need.


    Join me, as we explore why feedback is essential for career success, how to handle constructive criticism without getting defensive, and how to proactively seek feedback to keep your development on track. Drawing on over 25 years of leadership experience and coaching women leaders, I’ll share personal stories, practical tips, and proven strategies to help you turn feedback into a powerful tool for career advancement.


    In this episode, you’ll learn:


    → Why feedback matters for long-term career growth

    → How to reframe criticism as an opportunity for improvement

    → Proven techniques to ask for feedback from your manager, peers, and even direct reports

    → Actionable tips for putting feedback into practice and tracking your progress


    If you’re ready to embrace feedback and use it to help develop your career, this episode is for you. Tune in now and discover how feedback can help you get the opportunities, jobs, promotions, and pay you deserve!


    Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic.
    Chapters
    00:00 The Power of Feedback02:53 Handling Constructive Criticism05:50 Proactively Seeking Feedback09:07 Turning Feedback into Action
    Get a full transcript of the episode here
    Check out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here
    If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review.
    And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at amanda@wearereadytorise.com



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    11 mins

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