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Kate Visconti is a former Partner in Technology Consulting at PwC and is now the founder and CEO of Five to Flow, a global consulting collective that helps individuals and organizations to find their flow and increase both happiness and productivity. Like all of the CEOs that we’ve been speaking with in this series, Kate’s career hasn’t been a straight line. Kate started her career as a high school English teacher in rural Ohio, but to feed her curiosity and interests she made several pivots into completely new industries, continually building on transferable skills and overcoming significant challenges along the way.  She had a truly global consulting career and achieved what many would consider the pinnacle of success. But she wasn’t happy, and days before going into Covid lockdown decided to go back to her passion and launched the collective called Five to Flow.  In this episode, you’ll hear both about her journey as well as how she works with people and organizations, so that people are seen and heard, and how she helps people identify what is blocking them from getting into a state of flow. She also references several books and resources, which you can link directly to here:The Wellness Wave Diagnostic ToolBooks:The Gift by Shad HelmstetterFish! by Stephen C. Lundin, John Christensen, and Ken Blanchard What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad HelmstetterFeel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan JeffersTrust Factor by Paul ZakFlow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In today’s episode, we are having a conversation with Jordan Stolch about building, maintaining and reinventing your personal brand through all the chapters of your career journey. And how your personal brand links up to your confidence and executive presence. Jordan is an Image Strategy expert, who is passionate about helping people transform the way they show up in the world. She’s been featured on Forbes, E Entertainment, InStyle and major networks across the world. She is the founder of MiKADO, a concierge personal styling firm, that focuses on eliminating the confusion and insecurities associated with determining how to dress.  She’s spent the last decade studying the connection between confidence, self-perception, and impression, after recognizing the power of implementing actionable wardrobe techniques and strategic mindset shifts. Her company has taught hundreds of men and women how to leverage a confident, put-together image, in order to open up opportunities in both their personal and professional lives. MiKADO trains entrepreneurs, business leaders and corporate executives in the foundations of “power dressing”, working with iconic firms like Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, E! Entertainment, Starbucks and Disney. You can learn more and get in touch with Jordan at https://mikadopersonalstyling.com/  Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

My guest today is Alison Forrest, who spent years in executive-level roles in international finance, across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. Today, she is the owner of Moxie Boss Coaching and works with emerging leaders to find clarity, gain confidence and their purpose. One area that she specialises in, is helping people recover from the trauma that comes from being in a toxic work environment so that her clients can regain their confidence and go on to reclaim their mental wellbeing and their success. Following a double Bachelors's degree in Commerce and Law, Alison began her career in Finance in 2003 as a Graduate at one of Australia’s largest Funds Management firms. 10 years and a Masters of Finance degree later, Alison gave in to her inherent “Wanderlust” and took the bold move to relocate to Frankfurt, Germany, where she delved back into the finance industry at Germany’s second-largest bank. A few years later, an irresistible offer to join one of the world’s most successful infrastructure investment banks came, and Alison found herself thrown into a whirlwind of Board Meetings, Board Directorships, team management, and responsibility as CFO of budgets up to US$2 billion. After an overseas posting and 17 years in corporate, Alison decided to enjoy a sabbatical but in that time was consistently drawn to executive coaching, and began studying at the internationally renowned Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Now a fully Certified Professional Coach, Alison delights in helping emerging female leaders step into their power and embrace their Moxie. You can get in touch with Alison at: Website: www.moxie-boss.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alisonnforrest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moxiebosscoaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moxie_boss_/ Free Download „Like A Boss: 5 Tips for Creating Confidence & Success in Your Career”: https://moxie-boss.com/free-guide/ Alison is also launching a new online and group programme in January 2022, “Moxie Master Plan - Female Leaders’ Formula”, and you can get notified when it becomes available by subscribing to her newsletter here: https://moxie-boss.com/subscribe/ Show notes and transcripts for this episode and others can be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

Our guest today is Doug Dixon, CEO of Catalyst Cloud.Doug walks us through how he has followed his gut along with his commitment to his own mental health to let his diverse interests drive his career path (or as he puts it, his 3 different careers so far).Doug started out studying about different languages and cultures at university, then later he became interested in technology, and now he has brought those two things together to become very passionate about data and data sovereignty especially for indigenous peoples. As CEO of Catalyst Cloud, Doug leads the first New Zealand-based cloud services provider that maintains all of its data within the country's borders. You can hear the passion in Doug's voice when he talks about the importance of having an onshore data option, both for national security reasons, as well as to be a good ally for Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand.Doug shares with us why he believes self-awareness and empathy are the keys to everything, some of his setbacks and how he overcame them, why your mental health needs to be the most important thing you look after and what should you be looking at to know you're succeeding (it's not what you think). And he might be the only CEO you ever hear to will tell you, "don't install work email on your phone" and that "work is never the most important thing".You can learn more or get in touch with Doug via LinkedIn or learn more here about what Catalyst Cloud is doing to enable Aotearoa New Zealand’s digital economy while promoting the country's security, sovereignty, inclusion, and prosperity. Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

I took a much longer break from the Career Advice That Gets Results podcast than I had planned, but we're back on track and Season 2 will make it's debut on November 28th, with the episode: The 6 Most Important Relationships in Your Career. ​ You are going to want to subscribe on your fav listening app so you get notified as each new episode is rolled out. ​ This season you will get to hear from so many amazing guests who have successfully travelled down the road that YOU are on right now. They share ideas and tips that you can use right away to help you to navigate both planned and unplanned pivots in your career. ​ The first episode of the new season is all about helping you understand the role others in your organisation are playing in your career, and how you can proactively manage those relationships so you have a clear picture of where you're going.The link to the one pager that goes along with this episode can be found here. Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

Get ready for an amazing second season of the Career Advice That Gets Results podcast!This season we have so many inspiring and insightful guests who have shared their stories of how they became leaders at some of the world's most prestigious companies, which career development strategies worked for them, and also ones that spectacularly failed, and how they recovered.You are going to be blown away by all of the actionable tips that you can take and implement for yourself right away.Be sure to subscribe through your favourite listening app so you get notified as new episodes are released each week.  Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

Melissa Lyons suffered a life-changing burnout, working herself to the point that she was exhausted. She went from being a confident, ambitious marketing professional, working an exciting but high-pressure firm to being unable to get out of bed. She fell into a spiral of working unsustainable hours, that was fueled by a need for perfection. As she recovered, she learned that much of this was rooted in her own self-limiting beliefs. She shares with us the techniques that she learned to manage her mindset so that she could focus on growing her career and be successful, but in a way where she put herself and her mental health first. I know I recognised some of my own behaviours and past traumas while speaking with Melissa. This episode may bring up some painful past memories for you. But after spending some time doing the exercises Melissa talks about, I can absolutely say that I’ve seen a difference myself. If you want to learn more about Melissa or get in touch with her directly, you can find her at: Instagram - @coachingbymelissalyons LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-lyons-life-coach/  Website - https://www.coachingbymelissa.com/  FREE Guide - How To Take Care Of Yourself Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

Coach and career change partner, Sudeshna Sen joins us this week to talk about the impact of mindset on imposter syndrome. She shares with us the science behind her practices and also some simple steps that you can take right now to implement subtle shifts to the language you use that will help release you from a negative self-talk echo chamber. This episode is the 2nd in a series that deep dives into some of the things you can do right now to get ready for your upcoming performance review. This was covered back in Episode 7, and the first thing on that list was getting into the right mindset. Sudeshna has several free downloads available that will help you in your own journey, and you can find them right here: https://www.theabundancepsyche.com/get-insider-tools And you can also catch Sudeshna on her own podcast, the Not-So-Corporate podcast, where she interviews highly successful professionals, entrepreneurs and C level execs. Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In this week's episode, mindset coach Molly Jaggers talks to us about how she develops good mindset habits for the people that she helps to move from average, to outstanding. Listen in as she talks about what you can do to become your own cheerleader, even when it may not feel natural, and how to develop a consistent growth mindset. Molly walks us through her 4 step process to get into a consistent growth mindset, which you can implement for yourself today. As mentioned in the show, Mindset is the first step in the 5 things you can do right now to prepare for your performance review - and it’s also the most impactful on not just how you perform on a day to day basis, but how you reflect on your work, and how others see you. If you’d like to get in touch with Molly directly, you can find her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-jaggers/ Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In this week's episode, we are going over the 3 step framework that I use to determine if something is a Priority, or if it's well, just Important.It's crucial that we are able to distinguish between the two, but sometimes the line between them can be a little fuzzy.This is a good skill for both your day to day and in helping you to understand where you should put your focus and energy when managing your career.You can link to the instant download of the one-pager cheat sheet I created for you, with these three questions at https://www.christineeliseev.com/resourcesJump to:Question One  07:27Question Two 09:29Question Three 12:04Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In this episode, I am covering off on the 5 things you can do right now to get ahead of the curve for this year's performance review cycles.I've heard from so many that not only was your 2020 review cycles 'a little different', but that you are finding out that 2021 is going to be something else altogether.Regardless of the process that your company is going to use, these are 5 fundamental things that you can do at ANY POINT during the year, that will make preparing for your performance review so much easier, whenever that time comes up.And if after listening to this episode, if you want more support to get on top of your performance review, you can join me for a live Zoom call where I'll be going a layer deeper on all of these points, and take live Q&A as well. You can register to get the invite to the meeting by going to https://www.christineeliseev.com/zoom to request an invite to the live meeting, and I'll also send you a free downloadable Performance Review Preparation Guide as a thank you for attending. If you're catching this episode after the meeting has happened, you can go to that same link to catch the replay.Jump to:07:08 Step 109:59 Step 212:15 Step 313:53 Step 416:40 Step 5Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In this episode, we are speaking with Glenda Edwards, a seasoned technology delivery leader who has spent more than 20 years getting remote teams to work seamlessly together.Glenda shares with us some lessons that can help you feel more connected to the people that you work with, and also tips for how to stand out and continue to drive your career forward while you are working remotely.She highlights ways to build relationships, how this pandemic may be teaching us all about empathy and appreciation for the teams that are always offshore or remote.  And how the strength of those relationships will carry you when you’re having a bad day (and that it’s ok, and normal, to have a bad day)She also brings up several bits of advice that are universally important and gives ideas on how to apply them in a remote setting.Glenda is a wealth of good information, and you can learn more about her via her LinkedIn Profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glendaedwards/Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In today’s episode we are speaking with Erin Keam about something that I’ve not heard covered on any other podcast, in exactly the same way.  Today we are talking about executive presence and how it contributes to the development of your personal brand at work, which in turn impacts your ability to progress your career.  Erin is a Seattle based stylist, brand consultant and the founder of The Happy Wardrobe Method. She has spent the past 23 years years facilitating personal development and transformation for her clients, and almost a half century of getting herself dressed. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, executive presence isn’t just about clothing, it’s about confidence, commanding the space, and developing that know, like and trust factor. And in the world of Zoom meetings, it’s also about what’s behind you - and you’ll hear us talk about the pros and cons of the virtual backgrounds that so many are using. This is an uncomfortable topic, and not many people like to talk about - but it is important to understand all of the aspects that go into building your brand within your organisation.  If you’re interested in connecting with Erin, you can contact her and access loads of helpful material on this topic at her website: www.thehappywardrobe.com Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In this episode we will hear insights from and tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome from Athena Williams. Athena is the founder and CEO of Uplevel DNA, which is a boutique consulting firm that specializes in leadership and organizational development. She has spent the last 18 years working with people across diverse fields including technology, financial services, consumer goods and government. Athena's approach to helping people manage and overcome impostor syndrome is rooted in her neuroscience and psychology background. And through this, she's developed several techniques and frameworks that she teaches to her clients, including the ISA framework that she discusses in this episode. I wanted to have Athena join us today because many, many of my listeners are getting into the time of year right now, where you are preparing for your annual reviews. Being able to walk into those performance conversations with confidence will absolutely make a difference in how you are perceived by your peers and leadership.Jump to:03:18 Interview starts04:33 What is Imposter Syndrome18:29 The 3 Steps to Manage and Overcome Imposter SyndromeYou can connect with Athena and download the material she references for free at: www.upleveldna.com Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at:  https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

In this episode, we get to hear from Jason Nazarenko, Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Retired). Jason talks to us today about how to balance being a team player with standing out... especially when that team is made up of a large group of elite performers.I had never considered the similarities between corporate careers and the military - to me, there wasn't a lot in common, and in fact, I had the misconception that the military was just about trying to blend into the team, and NOT to stand out. Boy, was I wrong.Jason has now shifted into civilian life and is an owner of multiple businesses himself. In addition, he works with other veterans who are now also making that transition from military to corporate life. You can connect with Jason at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazarenkoja/ or at www.potterblock.com Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at:  https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

Join Christine Eliseev and her guest, Christophe de Boeck, as they discuss key points to help you manage your career as your organisation transitions to an Agile way of working. If your company has ‘gone Agile’, it’s not just the way that you are supposed to work that has changed, but the way that your performance is being evaluated will also change.  Christophe is a servant leader whose passion lies in helping individuals, teams, and their managers through evolutionary change by unlocking a growth mindset so they can be the best version of themselves, and help IT organisations become successful in a sustainable way. He is convinced that continuous improvement is the key to creating highly collaborative environments where awesome professionals are stimulated and not frustrated.  As Christophe mentions in this episode, getting feedback and being able to evaluate it so you can action it, is critical to success. I have created a special (and free) Feedback Evaluation Canvas tool that you can download at https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources, to help you do exactly what Christophe recommends. Jump to:03:00 Interview Starts12:45 Balancing standing out and being a team player16:04 Closing thoughts You can get in touch with Christophe via LinkedIn or at: https://www.christophedeboeck.com/ Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at:  https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

Join Christine and her guest, Doug Lau, as they discuss what is Personal Brand, why it's important, and how to simply build your brand through a proprietary framework.Doug is a Career Coach who specializes in Personal Brand development with a background as a hiring manager and recruiter for several major media and entertainment companies. He developed the VSP framework to help his clients understand their current brand, adjust where necessary, and then reflect that brand throughout their job search process. You can get the guide and see for yourself how you can bring together your Values, Strengths, and Passions to build your brand at https://www.douglau.com/guideJump to:2:46 The Interview9:49 The VSP Framework Show notes and transcripts for this episode can also be found at: https://www.christineeliseev.com/listen Check out the ever-expanding library of resources on Christine’s website: https://www.christineeliseev.com/resources Like how I sound? My kit set is:  https://kit.co/celiseev/everyday-video-and-photo-kit Sound credits: Epidemic Sound (unless otherwise noted) Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback

Welcome to the Career Advice That Gets Results podcast, the show that gives you proven ideas on how to navigate the twists and turns that WILL happen on your journey to build a successful career. I’m your host, Christine Eliseev.  I spent more than 20 years as a woman in technology, working on high stakes, high stress, multi-million dollar projects that delivered transformational outcomes for my clients.  Starting on December 10, 2020, RIGHT HERE is where you’ll get access to the insights, knowledge, tips, and advice that my guest and I have used for ourselves, as well as with the people we’ve coached, to build amazing careers. Many of my coachees have gone on to become leaders and C-level executives at some of the world’s leading companies or built wildly successful businesses of their own. You are in the driver’s seat of your career. So join my guests and me as we discuss topics that will help build on your navigation and driving skills for the journey that is your career. Stick around, I’m so glad you’re here.Show notes for each episode will be posted at https://christineeliseev.com/listen Download your own copy of the Feedback Evaluation Canvas at https://www.christineeliseev.com/feedback