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Quarter in Review - 1st Quarter 2024

2024-04-1728:10

In this episode, Melissa reflects on her first quarter of 2024 and discusses her experiences with starting a management consultancy agency and exploring full-time employment opportunities. She shares the challenges and successes she encountered, including securing clients and taking risks. She emphasizes the importance of unwavering belief, mastery, clarity on what to do and not do, and the ability to work hard while being present in personal life. She encourages listeners to review their own quarterly progress and set new goals for the upcoming quarter.TakeawaysBreaking down the year into 12-week sprints can help focus and achieve goalsStarting a business requires intentional networking, specific offers, and clarity on the type of clients and work desiredTaking risks and believing in oneself are key to successBeing clear on personal values and priorities helps in selecting the right opportunitiesWorking hard and being present in your personal life are not mutually exclusiveReviewing quarterly progress and setting new goals is important for continued growth and successInstagram: www.instagram.com/melissa_franksWork with me: www.melissafranks.com/offersIntentional Career Collective: https://intentional-career-collective.mn.co/plans/333177?bundle_token=b6dec68e1edf9b5de651e160c10d0f88&utm_source=manual

Your Questions Answered - Personal Branding, Sabbadicals, Networking & Being Heard

2024-04-1035:39

In this episode, Melissa Franks answers listener questions about personal branding, asking for an unpaid sabbatical, networking without alcohol, and dealing with being talked over. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding as a way to shape one's reputation and highlights the need to align one's personal brand with their desired image. Melissa provides a step-by-step guide for asking for an unpaid sabbatical, including calculating the costs and risks for the company and presenting a compelling value proposition. She acknowledges the challenges of networking in environments centered around alcohol and suggests finding alternative ways to network or considering a change in workplace culture. Lastly, Melissa shares her own experience of being talked over and offers strategies for setting boundaries and seeking support from allies.TakeawaysPersonal branding is about shaping your reputation and aligning it with your desired image.When asking for an unpaid sabbatical, calculate the costs and risks for the company and present a compelling value proposition.If networking events centered around alcohol make you uncomfortable, consider finding alternative ways to network or seeking a workplace with a different culture.When being talked over, set boundaries by calmly and assertively calling out the behavior, and seek support from allies.It's important to continuously assess and evolve your personal brand to ensure it aligns with your goals and values.Instagram: www.instagram.com/melissa_franksWork with me: www.melissafranks.com/offersIntentional Career Collective: https://intentional-career-collective.mn.co/plans/333177?bundle_token=b6dec68e1edf9b5de651e160c10d0f88&utm_source=manual

Your Questions Answered - Raises, bosses you hate and starting over

2024-04-0333:12