
It's an Inside Job
Are you overwhelmed by managing career and leadership challenges, overthinking decisions, or facing uncertainty? I'm Jason Birkevold Liem, and welcome to It's an Inside Job—the go-to podcast for coaches, leaders, and professionals striving for career and personal growth.
Whether you're caught in cycles of rumination, dealing with uncertainty, or under constant pressure to perform at your best—whether as an individual or a leader—this podcast provides practical skills and solutions to help you regain control, find clarity, and build resilience from within. It's designed to enhance your coaching, communication, and collaboration skills while helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Every Monday, we bring you long-form discussions with thought leaders on resilience, leadership, psychology, and motivation, offering expert insights and real-life stories. Then, on BiteSize Fridays, you'll get shorter, focused episodes with actionable tips designed to help you tackle the everyday challenges of leadership, stress management, and personal growth. So, if you're ready to build resilience, equanimity, and well-being from the inside out, join me every Monday and Friday.
After all, building resilience is an Inside Job!
It's an Inside Job
From Adversity to Leadership: Career Lessons from an Award-Winning Executive Assistant.
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Have you ever wondered how to build a successful career strategy while developing resilience and leadership skills? What if you could gain insights from an award-winning Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience? If you're ready to embrace transformation and face adversity with confidence, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I sit down with Julia Schmidt, an award-winning Executive Assistant known for her passion for people development and leadership advocacy. With over two decades of experience across various industries, Julia has become a mentor and active networker, helping others succeed. She holds a master's degree in Portuguese Language and Literature from the University of Norway and has also studied Business Administration. Julia is the author of The Executive Secretary Guide to Building a Successful Career Strategy, available on Amazon.
Imagine having the resilience to navigate life's challenges and the strategies to build a successful career.
By listening to this episode, you can:
- Understand Resilience: Learn about the key components of resilience, including acceptance of reality, strong values, improvisation, and the ability to anticipate and implement change.
- Manage Emotions: Discover how to distance yourself from emotions and learn from them to improve both personally and professionally.
- Build a Support Network: Gain insights into the importance of building a professional support network and normalizing challenges in the workplace.
Three Benefits You'll Gain:
- Resilience Insights: Understand what resilience truly means and how to cultivate it in your life and work.
- Professional Growth: Learn practical strategies for building a successful career strategy and embracing leadership skills.
- Support Network Strategies: Discover the importance of a professional support network and how to leverage it to navigate challenges.
Are you ready to build resilience and embrace your leadership skills? Scroll up and click play to join our enlightening conversation with Julia Schmidt.
Learn how to build a successful career strategy, manage emotions, and create a strong professional support network.
Julia's article on Resilience: Resilience: A Work in Progress Rooted in Practice.
Julia Schimdt's contact information:
LinkedIN: @JuliaSchmidt
The Reinvention Academy
REFERENCES:
S1 E5: The Paradox Of Certainty: How to Adapt to Uncertainty & Ambiguity.
S2 E8: Advice for the overworked & the under appreciated. Lucy Brazier OBE: Publisher, CEO & Advocate of Administrative Professionals.
S2 E17: The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Facing Adversity, Buffering Setbacks & Finding Success. Interview with Knut-Magnar Aanestad.
CONNECT WITH ME:
webpage: www.MINDtalk.no
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