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Break Concrete


The podcast exploring the unique experiences of Black women professionals as they navigate race and gender in the workplace and break through the concrete wall to professional advancement.

Jan 26, 2021

Feeling stuck in your career? Unclear about next steps? It’s 2021 and it’s time to find fulfillment in the work you do. Through Her Career Doctor, Dr. Tega Edwin helps women who are unhappy at work gain clarity about who they are so they can find a fulfilling career that allows them to live on purpose, thrive in their zone of genius, and get paid their true worth. Dr. Edwin has an extensive background in counseling, ranging from school counseling, mental health counseling, to career counseling. We discuss how women can identify their values and define their interests to find careers that are aligned with who they are.

 

Find links and show notes at https://breakconcrete.com/bc033.

Topics Covered:

  • The difference between a career coach, career counselor, career consultant, and career strategist
  • What to look for and questions to ask when searching for and selecting a career expert
  • Why Dr. Edwin created Her Career Doctor
  • The difference between a career and a job
  • Top reasons why women are unhappy in their careers and stay in unfulfilling careers
  • Overcoming fear and taking action to make a career change
  • The missteps people take when changing careers
  • Defining the discovery and attainment phases of finding an aligned career 
  • Identifying your values and defining your interests (30)
  • How to transfer your skills to a career in alignment with your values and interests
  • Strategies to effectively research, network, and market yourself
  • Resources for your career search

 

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