Career Gems For The Journey

Are you doing your part this performance review season? No matter if you have a good or bad manager you still have a role to play to make sure your performance review is a win  for you. Performance reviews can help you level up in your career and earning power or they can hold you back from future opportunities. Join career expert Leah Murphy as she breaks down step by step how to decode performance reviews and make them work for you. #career #performance #strategy

Has anyone ever decoded performance reviews for you? Performance reviews can help you level up in your career and earning power or they can hold you back from future opportunities. Join career experts Leah Murphy President, Career Gems for the Journey and Cebien Alty Corporate Strategist, CBeyond Enterprises for a real talk conversation to decode performance reviews and make them work for you. Get your copy of Leah's Book Salary Power Moves: Winning the Compensation Negotiation on Amazon for just $9.99 today by using this link  https://www.amazon.com/Salary-Power-Moves-Compensation-Negotiation-ebook/dp/B0BJ7W9RQW/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=L6HS4&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=KJ9CK6BWC4Y313GK6QBF&pd_rd_wg=hvyjP&pd_rd_r=58a75207-8c20-4473-af33-ab2cd14e595f&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi

We missed our podcast community! We've been away from the podcast for a while working on launching the e-book Salary Power Moves: Winning the Compensation Negotiation on Amazon!  The Launch was AMAZING, there is so much to share with this audience, our Gems for the Journey Day 1's. Now the book is available worldwide for digital download on Amazon. Use the link below to Grab your digital download today for just $9.99.  https://www.amazon.com/Salary-Power-Moves-Compensation-Negotiation-ebook/dp/B0BJ7W9RQW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B6LX0RWJIBE9&keywords=salary+power+moves&qid=1667051874&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 We are ready to get back to to producing dope episodes dropping gems for your career journey with great guests. Come ride with us next week. 

Are you tempted to let fear hold you back? We have been there! Join Leah Murphy, guest Co-host Diana Haussling and special guest Surabhi Pokhriyal as they drop gems on recognizing fear, using fear as fuel in your career and finding a tribe of fellow fear fighters at work.  We are still celebrating!!! Career Gems for the Journey Podcast was named in the Top 20 Career Podcasts by Feedspot. Special shout out to all our listeners for riding with us. This podcast is for you and we appreciate you riding with us. https://blog.feedspot.com/career_coach_podcasts/

Is HR your partner? Should they be? We have all had some experience with HR but many of us have never had a chance to have an "off the record" conversation. Tune in as Leah Murphy and expert HR professional, Melva Holt "The Management Maven" as they dig into the do's and don'ts of strategically partnering with HR.   Melva is the Founder of Paise Leadership https://www.paiseleadership.com/

It's a celebration!!!! Career Gems for the Journey Podcast was named in the Top 20 Career Podcasts by Feedspot. Special shout out to all our listeners for riding with us. This podcast is for you and we appreciate your support. https://blog.feedspot.com/career_coach_podcasts/ We are sending our co-host Ama Gordon great vibes while she is away on maternity leave and enjoying the great energy of our guest co-host Diana Haussling as she and Leah Murphy talk about Making Space for Wellbeing By Opting Out. Leah and Diana drop gems on listening to your intuition, defining success on your terms, and using your absence as a tool to protect your peace!

Are you maximizing LinkedIn? LinkedIn can be a game changing resource for your career, primary business or your side hustle. In this episode join Leah Murphy and guest Yolanda Payne as they drop gems while digging in to how LinkedIn can work for you as you build your personal brand. P.S. Sending positive vibes to our co-host Ama Gordon as she welcomes her new baby enjoys her maternity leave.  

Are you looking to accelerate your career? In this episode, Leah Murphy, and Ama Gordon dive deep with Meshach Cleary, Vice President of Global Operations, to discuss mentorship and coaching. You’ll hear Meshach's story of performance, mentoring and great coaching which accelerated his career and how he is being intentional about the gems he is leaving for those that are coming up behind him.  

Are you ready to make more money? In this episode Ama Gordon interviews Leah Murphy about her recently released e-book Salary Power Moves: Winning the Compensation Negotiation. This e-book has been a game changer making salary negotiation accessible to everyone especially women. Leah tells her own story of being underpaid early in her career and how learning to negotiate changed her life fueling her mission to help 10,000 women negotiate for more money!  Get your copy of the e-book here: https://www.gemsforthejourney.org/shop

Can you believe it’s been 2 years since we launched the podcast? It’s time to celebrate! In this episode, co-hosts Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon share their favorite episodes that were voted most impactful by listeners! We’ve brought back our most popular guest Diana Haussling, Vice President & General Manager of Digital Commerce to drop some gems and help us celebrate making it this far! www.gemsforthejourney.org/shop link to Salary Power Moves: Winning the Compensation Negotiation

In this episode Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon discuss how taking a leave of absence from work can become imperative for your well being in the workplace. Ama shares personal stories and examples of when she absolutely needed to take a leave of absence for mental health. Yes, this is possible! And it can be for you too!

In this episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon interview Rikki-Quinn James-Renz. Rikki goes into the unsexy parts of being an Entrepreneur/Franchisee and the grit, hustle, commitment and patience required to operate a franchise middle of a pandemic.  Find more information about Rikki's location through her website https://www.arworkshop.com/chestnuthill/ 

Interview after interview and still no offer? In this episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon dive deep with Fortune 100 company HR Recruiter, Jillian Jones to discuss why you didn’t get the job! You’ll learn the do’s, the dont’s and how to rebound (and even get an offer after a rejection). This is the episode to share with your friends! For more info on Salary Power Moves: Winning the Compensation Negotiation and list of what to include in compensation negotiations, visit www.gemsforthejourney.org/shop  Also visit: www.jilliantalksjobs.com for more info on getting the offer!

In this episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon dive into some of the most pressing mental health concerns in today’s society that impact our careers. Our special guest Tonya Ladipo is Founder and CEO of The Ladipo Group, a therapy counseling practice that specializes in diversity, equity and inclusion that serves African-American communities. It’s not too late to start caring for your mental health!

The global pandemic has put a lot of stress on many of us. However, working moms have experienced unparalleled challenges and in this episode Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon discuss how to make it through! Our special guest, Christine Michel Carter is a writer, advocate, the #1 global voice for working moms and has worked on the maternal initiatives of Vice President Kamala Harris. Moms (and moms-to-be), you’re going to love this episode!

Did you know that you don’t have to run a not-for-profit organization to receive funding for your business? In this episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon bring on “Grant Slayer” and guest extraordinaire Shaun Glaze to tell us how to receive more than $100,000 in grants! Grab your notepad! Find more information about Shaun's company "Inclusive Data Solutions" on their website through our affiliate link. https://gems4thejourney.krtra.com/t/Br8HCL5pg0Xc 

In this weeks episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon discuss tips for both employees and companies to help them adjust to the new “working” normal (whether in or out of the office). We’ve certainly learned during the COVID-19 pandemic that employees deserve a voice and companies can be flexible! Get ready to take notes!

Wondering how to start your business and what to do first, second and third? In this episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon discuss the “must knows” and “must do’s” for startups with special guest Jabari Jones, Chief Executive of the largest coalition of small businesses in West Philadelphia. You’ll want to grab your notepad and pen for this one!

Make an exit plan from your 9-to-5 that sets your side business up for success! But, first ask yourself these questions. Is your full time gig funding your side business? Have you saved up enough money to quit? Is your side business sustainable? In this episode, Ama Gordon and Leah Murphy walk you through the “must knows”, before you quit and become a full time entrepreneur. They’ve done it and are currently doing it with have plenty of gems to share!

Have you ever wondered whether you should just throw in the towel or hang in there in your career? In today’s episode, Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon discuss how to make the decision to quit or push through and focus your efforts even more on your current path. No guests on today’s episode, but the dynamic duo are definitely dropping gems!