Rubi For Your Thoughts

Kicking off season 2 with discussing self-efficacy as the key to start being the CEO of your career and ultimately your life. Self-efficacy is your confidence in your ability to succeed at a specific task or achieve a specific goal. It isn't a static thing, it grows as you do and can vary by situation, and the higher your self-efficacy the more likely you are to apply effort to a situation and the more resilient you will be to setbacks. Recognizing the moments in which an obstacle isn't a real barrier, just a perceived barrier due to low self-efficacy is key to taking informed risks that can push your career forward. The more you know, the more you try, the more your self-efficacy grows and you can start embracing the idea of being the CEO of your career.  If you have questions, thoughts, or a story you want to share you can email me at rubithoughts@gmail.com or follow the podcast Instagram @rubithoughtspodcast

Remember when Steve from Blue's Clues made a video last year telling us he's OK and basically everyone who was a millennial cried a little inside? Today's episode discusses home ownership, student debt, quarter life crisis, social media, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more! What is the Millennial Dilemma, and is what you're feeling some type of existential burnout? Listen to find out! 

Today's episode we have guest host Mat Rosso who is an executive recruiter and a professional figure skater. He brings his sports mentality to work, and it shapes how he approaches challenges in his personal and work life. We also read a listener email and answer questions they have about their career, using our recruiter background and perspective!  If you want to send an email to share a story or ask a question, email me at rubithoughts@gmail.com. 

To kick off the New Year, this episode gives you quick tips to help you nail your next virtual interview. It's a whole different ball game than in-person interviewing and while some of these tips may seem obvious, the difference they make to eliminate bias from the interview is worth the effort. 

This episode was inspired by a listener request - they wanted to hear about Latinas in leadership. I share my experience as a first-generation Mexican-Honduran Latina making my way through the U.S. education and corporate world, my experience with Latinas in leadership, and how we are working towards being more represented. It's a long journey, but one that we are absolutely marching towards without any hesitation especially when it comes to entrepreneurship.  If you want to hear about a specific topic or have thoughts about todays episode, email me at rubithoughts@gmail.com or message me @irlandarubi or @rubithoughtspodcast on Instagram!

Controversial opinion, but work-life balance doesn't exist, let me tell you why! Today's episode explains what this concept is, where it came from, how it's evolved and provides tips to help you start learning how to reallocate your energy towards the things you love.  Also, as the end of the year is coming up, I encourage you to donate to a non-profit to get those tax deductions. I volunteer for Joey's P.A.W., if you would like to donate visit joeyspaw.org and give @joeys_paw on instagram a follow to learn about how you can support the organization.  Sources for today's episode can be found on the corresponding rubiforyourthoughts.com blog. 

We have guest host Lynda Correa Peralta, inventor of the Pocket Palette, as a guest host to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur. Lynda tells us her tips for current or aspiring entrepreneurs and how she is navigating this in her life currently. Additional information about today's episode can be found on rubiforyourthoughts.com with the corresponding blog post! 

Today's episode we have guest host Eli Hiller! He shares his experience with taking the unconventional path, how he graduated as a chemical engineer and is now working in fintech startups. Eli shares how he stayed motivated and managed through the critical decision points in his career. Additional episode insights are available on the rubiforyourthoughts.com blog post that corresponds with this episode. 

Curiosity is something we are all born with, but it begins to dwindle as we become adults. Why is it important to actively cultivate this skill? This episode dives into the benefits of having a curious, growth mindset and the importance of having controlled curiosity.  Sources from today's episode are linked on the rubiforyourthoughts.com blog post that accompanies today's episode. 

Organizational culture is a very broad and at times obscure topic to discuss, this episode will define what it is and how you can start to understand what culture works best for you personally. No more burnt pancakes!  Articles today's episode:  Harvard Business Review, What is Organizational Culture and Why Should We Care?, by Michael D. Watkins  Harvard Business Review, Build a Culture that Aligns with People's Values, by Natalie Baumgartner Email me your thoughts, questions, and/or stories at RubiThoughts@gmail.com! 

The first episode of this podcast is about a trend we are seeing, and that is 4M Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. We'll discuss what is causing  this trend, and 3 questions you should ask yourself if you are someone who is seeking a career or job change. I'll also be going over future topics and how you can get in contact with me to share your story! Email rubithoughts@gmail.com for feedback, topics you would like to hear, or to share your story!