Hot take: our traditional approach to mentorship is in desperate need of a revamp. You know, it’s 2023 and we’re embracing our multi-hyphenate eras- combining corporate with side gigs and personal brands. So isn’t the idea of finding that one magical mentor whose career you look to emulate, following their path to rise up into similar titles… a bit tired? It's time to shift your perspective and unlock a much more modern– and transformative– spin on mentorship!  In today’s LUNCH BREAK episode, we dig into a fresh concept that challenges the conventional wisdom on mentorship. Say goodbye to relying on just one mentor and embrace the idea of "mentorship moments" with multiple inspirational figures who motivate and guide you! PLUS: I introduce you to one of my own mentors, Melissa Janis. With her wealth of experience as a leadership and professional development expert, including her recent role as the VP of Leadership and Org Development at McGraw Hill, Melissa breaks down the power of learning, leading, and succeeding in a career you can be proud of, including: The secrets of selecting the perfect mentors to propel your career forward.  The key to becoming a great mentee – someone who attracts the attention and support of influential individuals A simple yet powerful method for fostering mutually beneficial connections that extend beyond your professional life This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, corporate go-getters, and side-hustlers alike! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

Didn't you promise that this was your Main Character Era- when you'd finally step into your own power, make choices for your higher self, and grab onto your big potential? Yeah? Then WHY are you still acting like the supporting character? Listen to this episode for the 4 warning signs that you're still playing too small in your career and life, and the actionable ways to shift your mindset and behavior right now. PLUS: a visualization to help you connect with your main character who’s absolutely thriving! Follow on social: Instagram @janelabrahami Instagram @lunchbreakwithjanel TikTok @janelabrahami FREE Newsletter: lunchbreak.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

Emma Hinchliffe knows what it takes to be influential. Emma writes The Broadsheet, Fortune magazine’s daily newsletter on the Most Powerful Women and co-chairs the Most Powerful Women summit- casual! In today’s conversation, the career journalist and editor shares her career confessions from starting at her college newspaper, how she raised her hand for stretch opportunities across the country, and ultimately landed in a highly visible role, where she walks in lockstep with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and zooms with Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Emma shares the tips for success she’s picked up from the world's most powerful women, how she tackles spicy conversations about the workplace, and what’s next for women in business. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Emma on Twitter: @_emmahinchliffe Emma on Instagram @emmahinchliffe Subscribe to The Broadsheet FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Instagram @janelabrahami TikTok @janelabrahami lunchbreak.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

I owe you a life update. I’ve shared a few videos on TikTok and Instagram, and very lightly touched upon it here on the podcast, but I’m going through some of my own changes in my career. Things are in flux. "Janel, you’re a career coach, and you help people find career clarity – what’s going on?" You’re right, and now the career coach has become her own client. So today, in this episode, I want to fill you in completely on the career changes I’m going through, what’s happening with my business, with Pivot With Purpose my baby, what prompted this change, and how I’m navigating it all with as much strategy and intuition as possible.   Follow on social: Instagram @janelabrahami TikTok @janelabrahami Get the Newsletter: lunchbreak.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

Today’s mentor is actually a duo— Alicia Franklin and Kass Gratwick-Sarll are clinical psychologists and the founders of Tend, a practice that helps women tend to themselves and step into their brilliance. Alicia and Kass are experts at the intersection of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and their impact on women's careers. Together in this conversation, we’re uncovering: what perfectionism looks like in the workplace and how it can hold you back from reaching your full potential how to pinpoint your own perfectionist and people-pleasing tendances + actionable advice on how to shift into more empowering habits how women can strike a balance between striving for excellence and avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism and people-pleasing (because we’re still PLUS: Amazing success stories of women who have overcome perfectionism and people-pleasing to achieve awe-inspiring career wins (like, writing best-selling books and appearing on national TV)! Keep up with Tend: Website Instagram Follow me on social: Instagram @janelabrahami TikTok @janelabrahami Get the Newsletter: lunchbreak.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

When you’re in the holding pattern for the job opportunities you’re in the running for, clicking into your email or LinkedIn is like a drug. You’re constantly wondering when you’ll hear back about next steps, and it can take over your entire day.  In this episode, we'll tackle the waiting game head-on, to help you survive (and thrive!) instead of obsessively checking your email! We'll cover everything from: Reasons why you haven't heard back about the job The cure to job-search anxiety Controllables vs uncontrollables PLUS: A powerful reflection prompt to make sure you're focusing on the right things! Mentioned in this episode: The Proven Plan to Land a Job You Love in 2023 Time Management Tips for Job Seekers Follow on social: Instagram @janelabrahami TikTok @janelabrahami Download for FREE: Career Confidence Meditation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

To say that today’s guest is having a powerful year would be a massive understatement! After 10 years working social for brands like Microsoft, Beats By Dre, Morning Brew, Twitch, and more, Jack Appleby started Future Social, a newsletter teaching marketers to build best-in-class social media strategies. Each week, he breaks down the latest social news into actionable lessons, like how to use whatever new Twitter feature Elon launched, or getting ChatGPT to do your brainstorming, or when your brand should go totally dark on social. Jack also recently started offering free career coaching for young marketers via his LinkedIn. Each day, he’s meeting with one pro in the first five years of their career to talk about whatever they might need. The first 3 months of the program each booked in less than 3 minutes, with April going in just 39 seconds! In this installment of Career Confessions, Jack takes us through the strategic moves he’s made, the Twitter DM that led to his highly visible role at Morning Brew, and the big questions ahead of him now as an entrepreneur. PLUS: The three things that help him work smarter, not harder! Follow on Social: Jack on Twitter @japplebyny Janel on Instagram @janelabrahami Janel on TikTok @janelabrahami Download for FREE: Career Confidence Meditation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

Thinking about going back to school or getting a certification, but feeling overwhelmed by all of your options? Scared of the time and financial commitment? Today we’re tackling the most important factors to consider in going back to school AND breaking down all of your options to give your career an edge, from alternatives to grad school, MOOCs, professional certifications, and workshops. We'll look at the pros and cons of each option and help you find the best fit for your circumstances and career goals. PLUS: specific schools and programs to add to your list! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Was Grad School Worth It? https://bit.ly/3zg2a5P Top Online Graduate Programs (℅ USNWR): https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/graduate  Top Self-Paced Bootcamps (℅ Best Colleges): https://www.bestcolleges.com/bootcamps/find-bootcamps/self-paced/  10 In-Demand Career Certifications (℅ Indeed): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/certifications-in-demand  Follow on social: Instagram @janelabrahami TikTok @janelabrahami Download for FREE: Career Confidence Meditation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

Feel like the year is starting to ramp up and it’s time to ~hustle~? Then SHUT UP AND LISTEN! Marissa Freeman, Certified Mindfulness and Wellbeing Strategist joins me for our first #MENTORED episode to start our healing journey unwinding & unlearning hustle culture. We explore the question: “How can I stay true to MY end goal without my job’s end goal interfering with that?” and why so much of a good thing is still a lot. We dig into: How to use the Give-A-Shit Meter to prioritize competing time investments The trick to making the right choices for you when your brain and your gut start communicating Tangible ways to reset your parasympathetic nervous system The sneaky ways the wellness industry is pushing hustle culture in disguise  Marissa also shares her dynamic career path from corporate community building, fitness instruction, and launching her own marketing agency— and how a focus on combating hustle has been the throughline to her success. PLUS: Details on my own mini career pivot back into corporate and how all of ~that~ is going! DOWNLOAD FREE: Healing from the Hustle Worksheet FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: @marissaarynfreeman Instagram @janelabrahami TikTok @janelabrahami --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message

Why is managing your time so difficult when you’re looking for a new job? Whether you’re unemployed and on the search, starting at a blank week on your calendar, or working a full-time job on top of your search for something better, time can feel like a puzzle you just can’t solve. I’ve got you. In this episode, I’m taking you through the framework that’s proven so useful for myself and my career coaching clients as we navigate this period of transition: We'll use the pneumonic device “My Jolly Donkey Hums Songs”, and "Tough Love Auntie Janel" comes out at the end with a message you probably (definitely) need to hear! PLUS: My tip for hacking your dating life to benefit your job search Follow on social: Instagram @janelabrahami TikTok @janelabrahami Download for FREE: Career Confidence Meditation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/janelabrahami/message