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The Career Lounge with Ada Offonry
Life is too short to be in a career that is unfulfilling! This Career Lounge Podcast is a curation of conversations, practical tips and inspiration by Executive Career Coach, Ada Offonry. It is for the ambitious professional, who is done with playing by the rules and has a strong desire to create a new, more fulfilling path for themselves; be that in a new job, new career, or by finally starting that business that you have long dreamt of. So if you are looking for a new job, seeking a promotion, keen to increase your salary, evolving as a leader, changing career paths, starting an online business, the career lounge podcast equips you with inspiration, as well as practical and mindset strategies that enable you to create the success that you desire, on your own terms. For show notes, please go to https://adaoffonry.com/podcast/ or www.thecareerlounge.com
Episodes
24 episodes
Why you should take a Career Sabbatical
I have taken a few career sabbaticals and I often get many questions about this. How did you get your employer to agree to your time off?How expensive was it?How did you decide on where to go?What where the benefits?
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How to network your way into a new job on LinkedIn
So you have listened to the previous podcast episode and now have a fantastic LinkedIn profile that is generating more views and messages. What do you do next?In the episode, I break down the necessary steps you need to take in order to...
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14:33
How to create an attention grabbing LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is a vital tool for many aspects of business. It now has over 740 million users worldwide, with over 40% of those members logging in regularly.Whether or not you are considering a job or career transition, taking the time to cr...
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18:18
How to prune your career and life for accelerated growth
Are you one of those people who is caught in the cycle of busyness? You have so much on your plate to work through each day but realize that you are not advancing your career or life as fast as you would like? Ever con...
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17:17
Advancing women in the workplace
In celebration of international women's day, I discuss some women I admire who are doing some amazing things in the workplace. The reality is that despite the advancements made by women in the workplace to date, there is a long way...
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13:57
CV mistakes to avoid
If you are wandering why you do not currently have as many interviews as you would like despite being very qualified for the roles that you are applying for, it could be down to some very simple mistakes that you are making on your CV.
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15:30
How to write an attention grabbing CV
It takes recruiters and hiring managers an average of 6 seconds to review your CV!That is not a lot of time to make a positive impression. In this weeks episode of The Career Lounge, I walk you through the key aspects of writing your CV...
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13:30
Why you need to protect your mental health in the Workplace with Vivian Ikem
Are you one of those people who always puts on a brave face at work? Perhaps everyone comes to you with their issues but you are not as good at asking for help when you need it.On today's episode of The Career Lounge Po...
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33:50
How to Future Proof your Career with Elatia Abate
"The future is here" according to Entrepreneur, Educator and Future Forward Strategist, Elatia Abate. The world of work is changing at a phenomenal pace. Many of the careers that we have in the workplace today will soon become obso...
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Episode 15
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28:15
My 5 key business and career take aways from 2020
Many people could not wait to see the end of 2020. It was a year in which the world as we know it changed beyond recognition. As we settle into 2021, what are some of the key career and business lessons we can glean from 2020 in order to have a...
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Episode 14
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11:48
Ten common interview mistakes you want to avoid
In today's episode, I share ten common interview mistakes that you want to avoid during your interviews. One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is to present the person they believe the company wants, rather than showing up authentically....
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18:20
Ten interview tips to help you excel in every interview
In today's episode, I share ten tips to help you excel in any interview. Interview preparation goes beyond understanding what a company does, it includes understanding more about their values and ensuring that your personal values align with th...
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19:43
Ten Smart Questions you need to ask in every interview
In today's episode I share 10 questions that every job seeker needs to be asking in an interview. Many people enter into interviews focused on how they can impress their interviewer. This is the right emphasis but not the only thing to focus on...
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Episode 13
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19:30
Five common interview questions and how to answer them successfully
In this episode, I break down five common interview questions and provide insight on what interviewers are actually asking for. The goal is to empower you to excel in your next interview. For more information about this episode, please refer to...
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Episode 10
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15:33
What AOC can teach us about Self Advocacy
US congress woman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez AOC) recently made a video that went viral when she responded to what she deemed to be a "faux apology" from her fellow member of the US congress, Ted Yoho. You can see the video here -
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Episode 9
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20:21
Rewriting your love story with Marlena Cole
One of the most important decisions you can make in your career is who you chose as a partner.In today’s episode, we are doing things a bit differently with my guest, Marlena Cole, a certified dating and relationship coach at
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Episode 8
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40:53
How to conduct a personal mid year review
As we are at the half way point of the year, it is a good idea to take stock of how your year has gone so far so that you can identify what to focus on for the rest of the year. In this podcast episode, I outline a very simple framework for rev...
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Episode 7
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11:48
How to deal with chaos and uncertainty
The covid-19 pandemic has caused great chaos and uncertainty for individuals, companies, countries and the world at large. It is important that despite the confusion around us, we do not let it get inside us and derail us. In this episode I giv...
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Episode 6
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11:05
The old rules of work no longer apply
Previously, a degree was considered a necessity to build a thriving professional career, and the expectation was that you worked for a company for the rest of your career. Not only are some of these ideas dated, but they could actually hold you...
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Episode 5
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11:38
Why you should stop sharing your business dreams with your friends and family
It is instinctual to want to share all of your business goals and dreams with the people who are closest to you, but sometimes doing this can actually hinder you rather than help you progress in your career. I share some tips on where else you ...
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Episode 4
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10:34
The elephant in the room
Race is something I tried to shy away from discussing throughout my career. However, in today's climate, with everything happening across the world, it is difficult to ignore. In this bonus episode, I give my perspective on the encounter betwee...
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Episode 3
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15:06
How to use LinkedIn to boost your job search
In this episode, I give ten key tips on using LinkedIn to optimize your job search plus two additional bonus points. If you are a business professional in a corporate career, having a LinkedIn profile and being an active participant of th...
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Episode 2
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19:53
How to successfully pivot into a new career or job
Before taking any action towards a new career or job, it is important to mentally commit first to the process. Because you are embarking on a significant change, it is likely to unravel your insecurities, which can in-turn derail your career tr...
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Episode 1
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