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The Skills Recharged® conversation recently continued during the Add Your S.A.U.C.E. episode on the Career Tipper® podcast. S.A.U.C.E is Michele's latest professional development acronym to help professionals like yourself keep their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. #ProfessionalDevelopment In this bonus video, Michele provides more information on A in S.A.U.C.E on assessing your skills that center around transferable skills, including insight from Agile Coach Stella Ihenacho. #SkillsRecharged --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

S.A.U.C.E is Michele's latest professional development acronym to help professionals like yourself to keep their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready. The Skills Recharged® conversation recently continued during the Add Your S.A.U.C.E. episode on my podcast, Career Tipper®. In this video, Michele provides more information on S in S.A.U.C.E on strategizing your money line alignment in this bonus video based on No Boss, Only Clients written by the former accountant and investment banker Dalan Vanterpool. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The Skills Recharged® conversation continues on the Career Tipper® podcast, with Michele encouraging and guiding listeners to add their sauce when promoting and sharing their skills in the workplace and their businesses. Check out this episode, where she shares her latest professional development strategy, Add Your S.A.U.C.E., full of expert advice clips, friendly reminders, and insight to help listeners continue to evolve to their professional best while keeping their skills recharged, competitive, and hire-ready on an ongoing basis. Show Notes: [00:07] Michele shares her professional development journey. [01:38] Michele introduces and explains her latest professional development strategy, Add Your S.A.U.C.E. [04:20] S - Strategize your alignment with the money line breakdown [9:20] A - Assess your skills [15:10] U - Understand Your Niche [19:55] C - Communicate Your Value [25:19] E - Explore Opportunities Beyond Your Comfort Zone --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

Ladies, financial empowerment is an ongoing conversation that helps us evolve to our professional best. Michele Badie hosts the Career Tipper® podcast and is a Women On The Rise International board member. She and the Founder of Women On The Rise International (WOTR), Arelene Blake discussed the Educated & Broke™️ program during a financial empowerment special edition episode. WOTR is educating women on developing tactical strategies to earn more money, know their worth, budget, save, pay off debt, invest, start a business and provide a legacy for their families.   [00:03] Intros and Arlene shares an overview of Women On The Rise International (WOTR).   [03:37] Arlene shares her vision for the financial empowerment programming, Educated & Broke™ (E&B)  [06:29] Michele shares her journey of supporting E&B and becoming a member of the board.   [8:00] Arlene talks about the importance of being a part of a community-based organization and a program like E&B.    [11:22] Michele and Arlene discuss the in-person experience and potential takeaways from attending a WOTR event.   [15:06] Arlene chats about E&B expanding to offer an 8-week cohort.   [17:50] Arlene informs why the event is hybrid and includes free onsite childcare during the event.   [20:32] Arlene shares why she includes a self-care component in the E&B program.   [22:46] Michele and Arlene talk about the journey of being successful and shares a definition of what it means to be a woman on the rise.   [26:56] Michele and Arlene talk about the monthly masterminds that Arlene offers to the WOTR membership and the importance of being consistent.   [31:28] Arlene speaks about the intended "how to recognize your value" takeaway for the E&B attendees.  [33:41] Michele and Arlene chatted about the program strategy to help attendees progress through the E&B program.   [36:13] Arlene chats about pivoting and monetizing skill sets that don't require a college degree.  [37:44] Arlene shares the E&B event and cohort details along with her contact details.     11/05/2022 Hybrid Educated & Broke Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/educated-and-broke-parttm-ii-time-to-level-up-hybrid-event-tickets-433802203067?aff=ebdsoporgprofile  For more information about the Women On The Rise International organization visit this link. https://womenontheriseinternational.wildapricot.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

Evolving to your professional best is a journey that includes self-care. Michele kicked off the mental health awareness conversation early for her upcoming Color To Connect workshop in Central Florida on Saturday, 8/13/2022, with the event's guest Mental Health Counselor Natasha D'Arcangelo. Michele believes that mental health awareness is year-round, and small actions can ignite transformation to take better care of yourself. Listen as Michele and Natasha chat about mental health triggers.  Register for the in-person Color To Connect Central Florida workshop. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/color-to-connecttm-tickets-375573007977 [00:25] Michele shares her why for creating the Color To Connect™ workshop. [01:20] Natasha shares her "why" for becoming a Mental Health Counselor. [03:25] Natasha shares signs that listeners can recognize that they might be struggling with their mental health. [08:20]Michele and Natasha talk about breaking the generational stigmas associated with therapy. [11:37] Natasha shares how listeners can know if their mental health is stable. [15:16] Natasha shares an overview of BIPOC mental health awareness.  [16:17] Michele and Natasha further share their perspective on the importance of therapy. [17:15] Natasha provides statistics about barriers of care that cause some people of color to be reluctant to include therapy in their wellness practice and potential approach strategies to overcome them. [25:45] Natasha shares activities that she suggests professionals implement or try to help them mentally stay healthy beyond meditation. [28:22] Natasha and Michele chat about how coloring helps their mental health.  [31:12] Natasha shares how she takes care of her mental health. [34:20] Michele and Natasha share resource suggestions for mental health therapy, how to utilize Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) services through some employers, and how to process mental health information shared on social media.  [41:34] Natasha shares how listeners get in contact with her. Resource: Directory of Clinicians of Color and other Minoritized Identities: https://www.counseling-csj.org/directory-of-clinicians-of-color-and-other-minoritized-identities.html Therapy Den: https://www.therapyden.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

*The Evolution of a Project Manager* The #SkillsRecharged conversation continues this quarter; MJ Bianchi, the Three T Institute CEO, and I are curating project management-centric discussions titled PM Perceptions on the Career Tipper podcast. During the season finale, MJ and I chatted about the evolution of a project manager. [02:14] Michele and MJ reflect on their collaboration and the first season of PM Perceptions with Michele and MJ. They also shared their takeaways from chatting with professionals about being a practicing project manager and becoming PMP certified. [07:54]  MJ and Michele share ways for project managers to identify development opportunities. [11:30] MJ chats about the need for project managers to be patient with themselves. [15:23] MJ gives insight into what point a PM goes from feeling scared of managing a project to being confident. [18:10] MJ spoke of the difference between managing and leading a project team [22:14] MJ and Michele chat about how can a project manager decipher between choosing the standards of project management provided by PMI versus the ones at their organization. [24:46] Michele and MJ spoke of ways to practice and recognize that you're a proficient project manager. [27:11] Michele shares details of her why for continuing the work of helping professionals understand the role of project manager and how she recognized that she was a project manager. [31:42] MJ and Michele chat about determining if becoming PMP certified is the right fit for you. We welcome you to send either of us a DM with your questions about project management and earning your PMP certification credential. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The #SkillsRecharged conversation continues this quarter; MJ Bianchi, the Three T Institute CEO, and I curate project management-centric discussions titled PM Perceptions on the Career Tipper podcast. During episode three, MJ and I chatted about being project management consultants. [01:04] Michele and MJ chatted about leveraging your network to connect to consulting opportunities [05:52] MJ shared branding starting points and strategy on defining your niche through a scenario of PM Consultant persona Gregory.  [08:57] MJ provided insight on how to land consulting gigs beyond your 9-5 and shared her experience and the duration of how she built her consulting portfolio.  [12:07] MJ spoke of why collaboration is vital for project management consultants to learn and grow in their business.  [14:59] MJ shared her perspective on why project management should seek opportunities outside their comfort zone.  [18:05] MJ and Michele provided intel on identifying contractors and vendors and strategies on how to work well with them. We welcome you to message either of us with your questions about project management or earning your PMP credential.  Join MJ and me for the season finale on Sunday, 5/15/22, at 8:00 PM EST. We'll be discussing the evolution of a project manager. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

*Hiring Project Managers* The #SkillsRecharged conversation continues this quarter; MJ Bianchi, the Three T Institute CEO, and I are curating project management-centric discussions titled PM Perceptions on the Career Tipper podcast. During episode two, MJ and I chatted about hiring project managers. [01:30]  Michele and MJ chatted about misconceptions recruiters have about project managers' knowledge and abilities [06:10] MJ shared what hire managers should be mindful of when assessing PM candidates' transferable skills. [09:24] MJ provided insight into project management's core components/baseline that recruiters should understand. [14:03] Michele and MJ spoke of how a newly certified PM and a PM who is not certified with experience can potentially share their level of knowledge during an interview. [27:43] MJ shares hiring trends project managers note for 2022. We welcome you to comment below or send either of us a DM with your questions about project management and earning your PMP certification credential. Join MJ and me for episode three on Tuesday, 5/10/22, at 8:00 PM EST. We'll be discussing project management consultants. #ProjectManagement #PMP #ProjectManagers #Hiring #CareerTipper --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The #SkillsRecharged conversation continues this quarter; Mahjooba (MJ) Bianchi, the Three T Institute CEO, and I curate project management-centric discussions titled PM Perceptions on the Career Tipper podcast. During episode one, MJ and I chatted about the value of project management. [02:54] The benefits of a work environment that executes project management consistently. [06:13] The benefits of a project manager joining a team that runs lean. [07:46] Why does project management matter to organizations? (i.e., human resources) [09:54] How do project managers support businesses to survive and thrive? [12:38] What benefits for organizations encouraging their project managers to be certified? [16:00] Confidence building tips on how to become a proficient certified project manager [17:45] How does project management discipline support the efficiency of a business? [19:13] Starting or pivot point for organizations to enhance their project management processes. [21:02] How can Three T Institute help businesses get their team ready to be PMP certified? [23:11] How to connect with Michele and MJ to discover how project management is a possible right fit for you. We welcome you to connect with us to ask your questions about project management and earning your PMP certification credential. https://www.threetinstitute.com/schedule Join MJ and me for episode two on Sunday, 5/01/22, at 8:00 PM. We'll be discussing hiring project managers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The Skills Recharged™ conversation during season one of Money + Skills with Dalan and Michele. Dalan Vanterpool and I appreciate all of you that tuned in. We are grateful for the takeaways shared with us after each episode. Let us know which money and skills areas you want us to discuss during season two. Check out the replay for the season finale. Show Notes: [00:00] Discussed highlights from throughout season one. [02:22] Continued to discuss the money line from episode three. [03:58] Monetizing your skills recap [05:38] Niche/SME recap [06:11] Reference: The Visibility Project with Nerissa Golden https://learn.trulycaribbean.net/courses/the-visibility-project [07:40] Continued the Keep Your Stride discussion [08:19] Be consistent and confident in your skills and the value of them. [10:10] Seek resources that help you accomplish your goals. [10:53] Reference: Women of Project Management https://womenofpm.com/ [11:33] Michele's hope for the season - be a guide of clarity to confirm or navigate your next career move(s). [12:38] Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome [17:09] Reference: 5 Different Types of Imposter Syndrom (and 5 Ways To Battle Each One) https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one [17:28] Imposter Syndrome Persona 1: The Perfectionist [20:08] The need to extend grace to yourself. [20:43] Imposter Syndrome Persona 2: Superman/woman [22:53] Reference: Jamila Abston https://dalanvanterpool.com/083-jamila-abston-building-a-career-smart-fast/ [26:39] Imposter Syndrome Persona 3: Natural Genius [29:29] Imposter Syndrome Persona 4: The Soloist [38:37] The Imposter Syndrome Persona 5: The Expert [44:01] Reference: The artist, Drastic https://instagram.com/thisizdrastic?utm_medium=copy_link [45:14] Practicing a money mindset [48:44] Emotional Intelligence - Demonstrating what it means to be great? [49:51] Reference: Financial Visualizations: S&P 500 Map https://finviz.com/map.ashx [52:15] 3 development tasks to develop your skills and season one sign-off. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

Knowing the value of your skills, products, and services. The Skills Recharged™ conversation continued during episode five of Money + Skills with Dalan and Michele. Dalan Vanterpool and I chatted about self-appraisal versus market value. Check out the replay for episode five.  Show Notes:  [00:02] Michele and Dalan chat about season one of Money + Skills and how they started collaborating.  [02:43] Dalan shares a personal story of learning to charge the value of his services as a musician.  [09:25] Communicating your value.  [10:57] Resource Reference: Career & Cash Flow Podcast: OMG, You're Amazing...For Free! https://dalanvanterpool.com/049-omg-y...  [12:30] Mindset: What outcome are you seeking for the product or service you offer?  [13:27] Resource Reference: The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307888908/...  [13:57] Monetizing your product or service.  [15:14] Processing emotion and self-accountability to assess your professional valuation.  [20:02] Positioning yourself as a professional.  [22:12] Scarcity, selective accessibility.  [23:46] Research your market and assess your skills from a knowledgeable third party.  [25:24] Increase the volume - marketing.  [27:55] Resource Reference: Brendon Burchard https://brendon.com/  [29:34] Prolific quality output  [30:20] Mastering producing quality content through consistency.  [35:55] Influence through collaboration.  [38:55] Assessing your skills to determine your value/salary.  [40:14] Resource reference: How To Use Skills To Price Jobs https://www.payscale.com/compensation...  [40:20] Skills essential for the role.  [40:41] Skills that are useful for the role.  [40:58] Skills assumed for the role.  [42:19] Skills that are irrelevant for the role.  [44:28] Shelf-life of skills.  [46:55] Resource Reference: Perform a Skills Assessment in 6 Easy Steps https://www.monster.com/career-advice...  [47:30] Exploring your options and mastering communication and soft skills.  [51:30] Performance reviews.  [52:50] Ask for feedback.  [57:44] Review job descriptions, domestically and globally.  [59:14] Working abroad.  [1:01:48] Resource Reference: Price Formula - Not Sure How To Price Your Work? Try this formula. https://medium.com/an-idea-for-you/ho... [1:02:09] Reflections for P.  [1:03:58] Reflections for R.  [1:05:56] Reflections for I.  [1:07:38] Reflections for C.  [1:08:02] Reflections for E.  [1:10:00] Episode recap and takeaways. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The Skills Recharged™ conversation continued during episode four of Money + Skills with Dalan and Michele. Dalan Vanterpool and I chatted about being subject matter experts (SME), from discovering your niche to monetizing their expertise. Check out the replay for episode four.  Show Notes  [1:00] The research component of the ongoing Keep Your Stride™ Discussion and how it relates to being an SME.  [2:35] Difference between being doing your job and being an SME.  [4:29] Possible duties of an SME.  [4:47] How to recognize that you're an SME.  [10:17] Continuing education as an SME and ways to test your knowledge.  [11:36] Marla Dukharan is an example of how an SME can impact an industry. https://www.linkedin.com/in/marladukh...  [13:58] Documentation and training that an SME can provide individuals and teams.  [15:17] The importance of an SME trusting themself.  [16:53] "Can an SME make errors?" and how they can reiterate their knowledge.  [19:31] An SME can create curiosity.  [21:18] Be an SME that is genuine and approachable.  [23:09] Questions to help determine niches that you're an SME.  [24:53] How your personality impacts you being a sought-after SME.  [26:07] SMEs monetize their skills.  [27:10] Overview of a framework on how to build up your expertise and monetize it.  [30:09] Perspective on identifying opportunities to build up transferable skills.  [30:47] Determine how to diversify your income and the end goals for each income stream.  [31:26] Options by Pitbull featuring Stephen Marley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xALCp...  [34:05] Discussion about a copywriting SME avatar that applies the framework to monetize your expertise.  [36:07] Entrepreneurial mindset.  [37:26] Taking inventory of your skills.  [39:00] Map out the time and location needed daily to monetize skills.  [41:07] Choose a path: Sell a product, provide a service, or be an overseer.  [41:33] SME reference: Codie Sanchez https://www.codiesanchez.com  [44:29] Move life a business  [46:04] Proof a concept  [46:47] SME reference: Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn https://www.amazon.com/Will-Test-Busi...  [46:47] SME reference: Danielle Leslie - Online Course Creator https://danielleleslie.com/  [47:54] Side businesses ideas for SMEs.  [49:08] SME reference: Cell Phone Photographer, Alton Bertie https://instagram.com/alton.bertie?ut...  [49:47] SME reference: DRock, Video Creator for Gary Vee https://instagram.com/drock?utm_mediu...  [52:43] Leveraging your intelligence.  [53:25] SME Reference: Patric Richardson, The Laundry Guy https://laundryevangelist.com/whos-pa...  [54:28] SME Reference: Jamila Norman, Urban Farmer https://magnolia.com/watch/show/b50ef...  [55:30] What is your SME superpower?  Episode Resources:  What is a Subject Matter Expert (SME)? (And How To Become One) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/...  7 Steps To Become A Subject Matter Expert (SME) https://www.gqrgm.com/7-steps-to-beco...  No Boss, Only Clients https://dalanvanterpool.com/book/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The Skills Recharged™ conversation continued with Dalan Vanterpool. We chatted about the passing on of generational wealth and skills, financial analysis for non-financial professionals, and continued the Keep Your Stride™ discussion about knowing your stats and being teachable. Check out the replay for episode three. Show Notes: [01:37] Levels of wealth: creators, growers, and maintenance [06:20] The passing on of generational skills and wealth [13:29] Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Professionals [16:02] Working Capital Ratio [17:12] Quick Ratio [18:37] Earning Per Share (EPS) [20:10] Price Earnings Ratio [21:00] Forward PR Ratio [22:40] Debt-To-Equity Ratio (D/E) [23:16] Loan-To-Value Ratio (LTV) [25:07] Recap of how understanding financial terms help assets the money line from different aspects. [26:50] Discussion about the learning approach to have a valuable conversation about money along the money line. [30:20] Cash Flow Statements [32:39] Keep Your Stride discussion [33:34] Knowing your stats and being teachable as it relates to process management [36:38] Chatted about SWOT analysis and review of artifacts supports knowing your stats. [38:13] Staying informed and being consistent with the review process. [39:25] Discussion about being teachable. [43:00] Documentation of processes. [46:15] Chatted about the need to invest in resources and be willing to ask for help in the workplace. [47:49] The book Spring Your Way To Scrum by Bonsy Yelsangi (resource share) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The Skills Recharged™ conversation continued with Bonsy Yelsangi, Certified Scrum Trainer and Author. We chatted about her book, Sprint Your Way To Scrum, incorporating it as a go-to resource in the workplace. Along with hit can help professionals master #SCRUM.   [00:40] Bonsy shares a brief introduction of herself.  [01:26] Bonsy chats about what SCRUM is.  [02:10] Bonsy shares why she co-wrote the book, Sprint Your Way To SCRUM.  [03:12] Bonsy identifies who can benefit from the book.  [04:09] Bonsy gives an overview of the structure of the book.  [05:19] Bonsy shares the theory behind the 50 questions chosen for the book.  [06:05] Bonsy shares how the book can be a helpful teambuilding tool.  [08:23] Bonsy chats about the book being an interview prep resource.  [09:54] Bonsy discusses how the book is a professional development tool.  [10:37] Michele shares how the book is a good read if you consider becoming a Certified SCRUM Master.  [11:28] Bonsy chats about knowing SCRUM versus Mastering SCRUM   Bonsy is offering a 20% discount on her book, Sprint Your Way To SCRUM, to the Skills Recharged community.    - Kindle Edition: https://lnkd.in/d5RQtjDV  - Paperback (20% off) https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/valer...  - Hardcover (20% off) https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/valer... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The Skills Recharged™ conversation continued with Dalan Vanterpool with Careers and Cash Flow during episode two of Money & Skills with Dalan and Michele. We chatted about planning and the benchmarks associated with learning new skills, up-leveling your skills, and marketing your skills. Check out the replay for episode two. Show Notes: [01:15] Michele and Dalan share mindset tips to kick off the week. [03:37] Michele and Dalan share how they met and began collaborating and chatted about their books that retail through Amazon. Michele's book: Confidently You Dalan's book: No Boss, Only Clients [08:50] Hot Topic: Requirements for NYC to start disclosing salaries. [16:12] Discussed cultivating a mindset to launch a job search to land a role paying your market value worth. [16:48] Chatted about identifying a collection of resources to support a job search and questions to ask yourself to solidify a solid plan and identify niches and strategies to maximize your network to advance in your career. [30:06] Spoke on how to upskill and assess the value of your skills. [33:09] Discussed understanding and defining the duration of commitment to upskill and complete a job search and the types of work to consider pursuing. [35:21] Dalan shares why he wore a black tee during the episode. [37:28] Dalan shares his perception of the difference between an employee versus an entrepreneur. [40:06] Chatted about mastering the unfamiliar to offer your skills in the marketplace. Michele and Dalan share their experiences of continually operating in student mode. [47:39] Discussion about building the stamina to succeed, goal setting benchmarks, and budgeting for your professional development. [52:02]  Michele and Dalan chat about the power of storytelling and social audio. Reference and Resource Links: Michele's Book - Confidently You: https://www.amazon.com/Confidently-You-21.../dp/B01JFRED38 Dalan's Book - No Boss, Only Clients: https://www.amazon.com/.../ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi... NYC Employers List Salarieshttps://www.linkedin.com/news/story/nyc-employers-to-list-salaries-4654721/ LinkedIn Audio Events: https://www.linkedin.com/.../how-find-linkedin-audio.../... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The Skills Recharged™ conversation continued with Dalan Vanterpool during episode one of Money & Skills with Dalan and Michele. We chatted about mapping skills and determining how your skills align with the money line. Check out the replay for episode one. Show Notes: 00:45 - Michele shares “why” she is collaborating with Dalan to launch the Money + Skills live podcast. 03:53 – Hot Topic: “Don’t Be Paper!” referencing a Keep Your Stride post featuring George McPherson about being able to complete the tasks that you are certified in as an expert. 04:36 – Problem-solving: Are you able to identify and explain solutions well? 08:37 – Defining and developing focus areas for your professional development. 15:22 – What skills do you need to acquire to experience your definition of success in your career? 18:57 – Confidence impacts our performance and how authentic we show up at work. The Crown Act supports eliminating hair discrimination in the workplace. 25:28 – The importance of sharing your voice and expertise. 29:04 – Understanding the money line. 35:42 - Understanding how your role ranks along the money line. 38:56 – The need for a high-level perspective on how money flows globally. 46:07 – Collect your receipts: Make strategic moves to connect your skills to the money line. 48:48 – Flex your superpowers. 52:09 – The importance of not associating rest with feeling guilty and the power of storytelling. 58:21 – Keep Your S.T.R.I.D.E. Challenge: Review your communications engagement approach. 59:55 – Money + Skills Weekly Challenge: Pick and research a skill you want to commit to mastering and how much it is worth according to its market value. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

Phil Nahajewski, a Partner with The CFO Group, joined The Skills Recharged™ conversation and chatted about how financial executives can use their skills to be fractional CFOs.  Show Notes: [01:08] Phil shares his definition of a fractional team member. [02:30] Phil shares his journey to being a fractional CFO. [05:35] Phil shares the suggested baseline of criteria for selecting a fractional team member. [06:58] Phil reviews different skills that fractional team member offers businesses. [08:51] Phil shares three tips on how a financial professional can become a fractional CFO. [10:49] Phil extends an invitation for followers to watch and contribute to Florida Entrepreneur Network (FESN). [15:30] Phil shares lessons learned from being a fractional CFO. [18:43] Phil shares his contact details and how to receive a free consultation with him.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The latest narrative of helping professionals connect to their creative side continues with the season finale of the Create To Connect series on the Career Tipper podcast that features founder and CEO of branding and creative consultancy Tantrum Agency, David Tann. David has spent his entire career working for global brands. He has consistently shown a knack for recognizing trends and translating them into effective campaigns and products. David has launched brands for Abercombie & Fitch. Designed record-breaking holiday campaigns for Bath & Body Works, managed packaging for Kohls's department store, revitalized the OshKosh B'Gosh clothing brand, directed e-commerce for Carter's, and unveiled a new identity for his hometown NBA basketball team, the Atlanta Hawks. After 15+ years of working inside these iconic brands, he decided to go solo. In 2018 he founded the creative consultancy and branding agency, Tantrum. During this episode, David chats about insight on leading a creative business. [01:14] David shares his journey to becoming a creative.  [02:14] David chats about how creatives get noticed, stir emotion, and move people [03:01] David shares insight about developing a campaign for a brand. [03:14] David talks about he stirs up creativity within himself. [04:55] David reflects on staying in student mode. [06:19] David talks about blueprint vs. mapping. [08:14] David chats about incorporating personal experiences into his work. [09:30] David shares how a creative should view the impact of their professional relationships on their creative ability. [11:15] David talks about choosing and developing a team. [13:14] David shares insight on networking and collaboration. [15:07] David speaks what creating to connect means to him. Connect with David: https://www.tantrumagency.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The latest narrative of helping professionals connect to their creative side continues with episode five of the Create To Connect series on the Career Tipper podcast that features Video Content Consultant XayLi Barclay. In 2014, she decided to document her beauty and fitness journey to help others develop The XayLi Show brand exactly as XayLi had envisioned it for many years. Through that platform, she met the audience that she genuinely loves today. XayLi created the creative curriculum for Start Shoot Grow that focuses on teaching business owners to build, market, and sell impactful online courses with video content. XayLi is also the Co-Creator of the annual Think In Color Summit with Thinkific.  During this episode, XayLi chats about starting, shooting, and growing to build, market, and sell video content. [01:35] XayLi shares insight on strategies and processes that can help dominate with camfidence?  [05:20] XayLi chats about overcoming the fear of being on camera.  [07:38] XayLi talks about how to serve your audience. [10:26] XayLi shares her journey to being confident and creating to connect and attract your followers and supporters.  [14:33] XayLi speaks about the different levels of creating videos to generate income at various stages of business.  [16:48] XayLi speaks about the power of knowing the different seasons of your business. [18:17] XayLi shares how to create and invite creativity into her day.  [23:15] XayLi shares a few benchmarks that can help video content creators gauge their quality and consistency. [29:20] XayLi suggests essentials for video creators to remember that they're serving real people with their content. [32:11] XayLi shares equipment suggestions.  [35:48] XayLi speaks to what Create to connect means to her.  [37:06] XayLi provides advice that resonates the highest with her career success since launching The XayLi Show brand in 2014. [38:42] XayLi issues a gut check to recognize if you should be on camera.   Connect with XayLi: https://xaylibarclay.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support

The latest narrative of helping professionals connect to their creative side continues with episode four of the Create To Connect series on the Career Tipper podcast, featuring Career Coach Cathy Francois.  Cathy is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator based in the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan area serving clients globally. Cathy leverages her diverse work experience and interpersonal skills to bring a personalized approach to career coaching. She uses a creative process to produce résumé and LinkedIn profiles that bring her clients' unique career stories to life. She is also the Assistant Director of Career Programming and Adjunct Instructor at the University of Maryland Global Campus, conference speaker, workshop facilitator, and content writer. During this episode, Cathy chats about developing the skill of storytelling as it relates to sharing your career and professional development experiences, lessons, and wins. [01:48] Cathy shares the connection of storytelling with career development. [02:24] Cathy shares examples of how to tell the story of your value proposition to employers.  [04:28] Cathy shares how to develop a good story when speaking of your career pathing and professional development. [06:21] Cathy shares strategies on how to overcome storytelling roadblocks.  [08:35] Cathy shares an example of overcoming storytelling roadblocks. [11:48] Cathy shares storytelling can unite a workplace. [14:53] Cathy shares how storytelling fuels creativity.  [17:24] Cathy shares storytelling techniques to observe in others. [20:25] Cathy shares her perspective of what creating to connect means to her.  [21:43] Cathy suggests ways on how to practice being creative.  Connect with Cathy: https://www.rezumeforward.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/career-tipper/support