29 Things I Learned from Listening to NYWICI's Podcast đď¸
An early Sunday morning calls for a podcast! I have this tendency to wake up too early in the morning⌠even on weekends. And then I can never fall back asleep. So I suppose an early riser, like myself, should be more productive because there are only so many hours in a day. Here are 29 things that I learned from listening to NYWICIâs Coffee Break Podcast on Soundcloud. Itâs also available on iTunes, if anyone was wondering. Just a word of warning, there is no coffee. You have to bring your own.
âEveryone approaches work differently.â -Sandra Thomas
Be compassionate. This means always trying to understand where others are coming from. Everyone has a different perspective depending on their walk of life. And not everyone has walked the same steps as you. When it comes to working on a project with a team, understanding is key to communicating effectively.
âBe careful with how you spend money.â -Amy Odell
Spend wisely. Not only is saving money very important, but you have to make sure that you buy things that matter. Itâs all about priorities!
âContribute to your 401K. If you donât have a 401K, start an IRA.â -Amy Odell
Have your parents ever told you to âsave for a rainy dayâ? Yea, Iâve heard it plenty of times. And honestly, they were so right because you never know when itâs gonna rain or how hard. Be prepared!
Itâs your job and you can cry if you want to.
âWomen are bringing more empathy to the workplace.â - Taylor Strecker
âAsk your boss: "âWhat do I need to be doing to get to the next step?â.â -Megan Hess
Ask the right questions. Always ask questions that are positive, focus on improvement, and make your intentions clear. Complaining about something doesnât make it go away.
Be a morning person.
âDo whatever it is that will give you that ability to feel on top of your game and on top of your calendar.â -Liz Kaplow
âJust say no.â -Liz Perle
Itâs okay to say no sometimes. Know your limits. If youâve already got a heavy workload and canât possibly take on another task, donât accept another assignment. Now what you shouldnât do is take on that one extra project, and when you donât meet the deadline, use your heavy workload as an excuse.
âJust figure it out.â -Julie Pennell
Sounds real basic, but everyone is intuitive enough to figure things out on their own. And the more you figure it out on your own, youâll become more self-sufficient.
âRemember to have human interaction.â -Julie Pennell
Be social⌠even when you donât have time. An hour long coffee meetup is good for catching up with friends and/or colleagues.
âFake it tilâ you figure it out.â -Marissa Ronca
Even if you donât completely have your sh*t together, just try to make it look like you do. This can be easily done by not complaining, and instead, staying positive. Change that âI donât have a couch and Iâm still sleeping on a blow up mattressâ to âJust ordered my new couch and Iâm working on picking out a mattress.â But at the end of the day, it is okay to ask for help from someone that you trust.
âBe available. Raise your hand. Stay in touch.â -Ann Shoket
Communicate with people. Itâs so important to meet new people and keep in touch with your circle.
âDonât think of networking as a transaction. Itâs about building relationships.â -Ann Shoket
If youâre only using a relationship with someone to get something out of it, then itâs not an authentic relationship, and the other person will feel it too.
âYou donât have to have a huge network. But a couple of chicks who are in your corner.â -Ann Shoket
#SquadGoals!!! This is so true. Someone wise once told me: âYou only need four quarters to make a dollar, not a hundred pennies.â When it comes to friends, and even generally the people you surround yourself with, itâs all about quality. Iâd rather have a ton of really good, genuine, authentic friends than a bunch of friends that I canât trust or connect with.
âKnow your worth in the context of the company.â -Claire Wasserman
Yes, you should always negotiate your salary and benefits, to the extent that it is merited. Donât walk into your bosses office after one year throwout your work anniversary like itâs some major achievement. Humble yourself, but know your worth.
âDonât give the answer âIâm too much of a perfectionist and I work too hard',â when youâre asked âwhat is your biggest weaknessâ on an interview. -Neha Gandhi
If you are honest enough with yourself, you can find something that needs improvement. My answer to this type of interview question might be⌠âIâm so used to working independently because I came from a small company. So, I could probably use some guidance when it comes to working on a team.â
âHumans need down time.â -Arianna Huffington
We talked about taking a day to pamper yourself, but whatâs also important is having time to do nothing. Thatâs right. Take a personal day off from work, sit home, and do nothing. If itâs not to strenuous to press buttons on the TV remote, feel free to veg out on the couch. I know it sounds boring, but just try it. Youâll see what I mean.
âAmazing leaders need a day off.â -Arianna Huffington
âChanging that delusion is going to be the first key to creating a culture where women can thrive and really rise to the op.â -Arianna Huffington
If youâre not happy, leave.
âIt people are crying at work, itâs a sign. If itâs usually you, thatâs also a sign.â -Jennifer Owens
Freelancing and starting podcasts.
âJust do it⌠Make sure you have a clear point of view.â -Lindsey Weber
âSpend some time with mentors and sponsors.â -Allison Murphy
âYour self-care, within financial reason, is extremely important. Spa, entertainment, etc. Your first job is taking care of you.â -Judith Harrison
I 100& agree with this statement. I use one weekend out of each month to focus on me. Iâm talking Soul Cycle, yoga, body wrap, hair, nails, lunch with an old friend, binge watching my favorite shows, cocktails with the girls later, etc. A weekend of pampering never hurt anyone.
âHustle a little bit.â -Kate White
Get that side gig started⌠whatever it is. Mine is blogging and knitting.
âTake some public speaking classes.â -Kate White
Invest in yourself. And if not public speaking, maybe take a business writing course. It doesnât matter what that thing is; just find something that you feel you could improve on and work on it. There is always room for improvement.
âAre you happy"?â -Hillary Klein
There will always be something that you want, whether itâs materialistic or lifestyle based. But, if you learn to be truly content with what you have, the never ending wishlist starts to disappear.
âWhen youâre on vacation, be off. When youâre on, be on.â -Hillary Klein
Take REAL time off. When on vacation or out sick, donât feel obligated to catch up on work or check if youâre missing out on something. This, alone, will set the tone and make your coworkers think twice about calling you on your day off.
âI recommend getting on MBA as soon as you can.â -Dia Simms
While Iâm always for furthering your education because it adds value to your personal brand, itâs only a good option if itâs within your financial means.
âPeople do respond to honesty.â -Dia Simms
I find that being authentic is the best way to get people to like and trust you, not only in general, but especially at work. And when it comes to your boss, honesty is definitely the best policy because trust is not necessarily a given. It takes time and the only way to prove yourself is to be honest at all times, even when you only got in a few minutes late today or took a late lunch (but youâll make up the time later, right?). And you' never know⌠you might be given the opportunity to work from home.
âPeople should put time into mentorship and it should be a mutual relationship.â -Kim Kelleher
I have and am a mentor. I like the idea that I can help someone else who is starting out in their career. But, Iâm not that seasoned in mine either, so I like having a mentor to guide me as well.