The Job Doctor - Tessa White
People have a love/hate relationship with the workplace, and it’s not getting any easier. If anything, the friction is at an all-time high. The truth is, you spend more time at your job than with your family or friends, so why not learn how to make the workplace work for YOU. We are talking about how to get more money, when to stay or when to leave, how to talk to your manager about tough topics, and breathing new life into your flatlined career. From pay to promotions, from power to politics, we get into the nitty-gritty and help you claim control of your own workplace wellness. The Job Doctor is In…
Episodes
64 episodes
Creative Dodgeball: Mastering the Art of Moving Targets
Ryan is a videographer and content creator that is struggling to meet his managers moving target. He wants to know how they can get on the same page, or maybe it’s time to move on?How do you work with an inconsistent manager to create a ...
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24:33
How to AI-Proof Your Job
Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) stealing jobs? Is it a friend or foe for job security? Tessa interviews founder and CEO of CMS Consultants, Cheryl Swirnow. They discuss how AI fits into today’s workplace and how to use it to your advantage. Oth...
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26:33
Did I Just Make the BIGGEST MISTAKE of my Professional Career?
Landon was let go from being a CFO and after much looking for jobs accepted the position of Senior Accountant. (A significant step down) Is it possible that Landon just tanked his career/earning potential/and employment trajectory?<...
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16:03
Finding the Golden Thread with Erica Sosna
Tessa speaks to fellow podcaster and career coach, Erica Sosna. Erica shares the keys to understanding your career choices and using that clarity to seek roles that maximize your potential. They discuss the following topics. How do ...
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26:42
Rethinking College: Is a Degree Still Worth It?
What is the value of college education in today’s world? Is it worth the rapidly increasing cost of tuition? In this episode, Tessa interviews Karin Klein, the author of Rethinking College: A Guide to Thriving Without a Degree. K...
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40:20
Pausing Your Career Without Losing It
Even the most dedicated employees can experience personal or familial trials that require their full attention. How do you take extended leave without losing your job? In this episode, Tessa shares her experience with choosing to ta...
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18:00
GOATs of Conflict Resolution: Unlocking Courageous Conversations with Karin Hurt and David Dye
Tessa dives into the art of navigating workplace conflict with Karin Hurt and David Dye, authors of "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict." They highlight the common pitfall of avoiding difficult conversations, which are crucial...
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42:14
Make Your Job Restructure Proof
Merit recently left her company after things went downhill following a restructuring. She is happy with her new position but wants to avoid the same thing happening again. How do you avoid feeling like a cog in the wheel, especially...
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21:33
9 Tips For Your Next Job Interview You MUST Know About
In this episode, Tessa interviews fellow career coach, Sam Owens. Sam is the author of I Hate Job Interviews. He shares tips for a successful interview.Practicing your responsesHow to avoid ramblingAddress...
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30:33
Too Good to Be True? Navigating New Jobs with Past Baggage
After many negative experiences with previous employers, Jenny is feeling like her current situation may be too good to be true. She wants to know how to keep her past experiences from repeating themselves.How do you keep past negative w...
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16:11
No Degree, No Problem: Landing Senior Roles with Street Smarts and Savvy
Roman was passed over for a job in the final stages of salary negotiation when the company realized he didn’t finish his college degree. He wants to know how to navigate future job opportunities.What is the best approach to landing se...
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20:07
Don't Ghost Your Needs - Speak Up
As a young mom in the early stages of her career, Sarah often feels like she is not taken as seriously as her colleagues. She wants to know how to best handle these situations and be treated like an equal part of the team.When you are...
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15:40
Winging It Like a Pro: The Unofficial Guide to Undefined Roles
Elyse, a newly appointed employee, faces the common challenge of lacking a clear job description months into her role. This episode explores proven strategies for navigating undefined roles and achieving success despite the ambiguity....
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18:27
Creating Upward Mobility When There's No Room for Growth
Is your career feeling stagnant? Brittany, a senior project manager, shares her concerns about limited growth opportunities at her company. In this episode, Tessa discusses strategies for creating your own upward mobility. Learn how to:...
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25:33
From Corporate to Chief EVERYTHING Officer
Tessa speaks with her daughter, Hannah, about her pivot from a corporate career to one as an entrepreneur with several sources of income. After a traumatic event within her family, Hannah decided a traditional job wasn’t the right fit. She crea...
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28:03
Do I Need to Bring a Treat Bucket to Keep People Motivated?!
Jamie is a small business owner that is struggling to keep her gen-z staff engaged. She wants to know how to best communicate with her staff and how to avoid burnout for both herself and her employees. What are ways to keep...
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28:33
Reentering the Workforce After Disability: Zac's Journey & Your Questions Answered
Zac recently suffered a serious injury and is now reentering the workforce with a disability. He wants to know what to expect when applying and interviewing for jobs.Are some industries more likely to hire people with disabilities?
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19:34
The GAP to the Top: How Honest Conversations Unlock Career Advancement
Anne recently lost a promotion to an outside applicant. She has the experience that should have made the decision an easy yes for her employers and wants to know why she was overlooked. How do you uncover why you weren’t promoted a...
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20:09
Are You Promotion Ready or Ready For a Promotion?
Dorothy Mashburn hosts Tessa on her podcast, Pay Negotiations Made Simple.They discuss a variety of topics related to promotion and pay negotiation.Making the jump from mid-level positions to a director or VP role.
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37:24
The Accidental Accountant: Navigating Undefined Roles & Finding Your Strategic Niche
Carrie is a practicing CPA who just received a doctorate in business administration. Despite her new job in operations, she keeps being asked to fill in as a CPA and wants to know how to segue into her new role.How do you define an un...
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17:26
From Applicant to All-Star: Alli from Corporate's Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job
Tessa shares notes with fellow career coach Allison Peck of "Alli from Corporate." Alli specializes in helping people transition to the corporate world and stand out from other applicants. Tessa and Alli discuss a vari...
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31:41
Restructuring...Severance or Demotion...Which Would You Rather ?
Mistee works in healthcare and her department is being restructured. She needs to decide whether to take severance or stay on and accept a lesser role. Tessa covers a variety of topics related to Mistee’s situation.Relevance of the ...
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18:29
Drowning in a Sea of Job Applications
Andrew is searching for a job as a strategy consultant after being laid off from his position in corporate finance. He wants to know how to choose a position and company that will best elevate his career and how to be noticed by that company.
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29:33
Double Trouble: Two Career Coaches Help You Winning the Corporate Job Search Game Pt. 2
In part two of this special episode, Tessa talks with That Career Coach, Kendall Berg. Kendall shares her tips on networking and brand building. Human connection is a core pillar of a happy and meaningful life. While wo...
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28:33
Double Trouble: Two Career Coaches Help You Winning the Corporate Job Search Game Pt. 1
In part one of this special episode, Tessa talks with fellow career coach, Kendall Berg, of That Career Coach. Kendall has years of experience in the corporate world with a background rooted in technology complementing Tessa’s backgrou...
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