In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery Podcast, hosts Christine and Laura discuss health and wellbeing at work, particularly for women, with guest Michelle Velan, CEO and Co-Founder of Wondersource. Michelle, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in sales, branding, and marketing, shares insights from her journey through burnout and recovery, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes of health issues through Functional Medicine. Michelle introduces Wondersource, her holistic health and success platform designed to help employees thrive both personally and professionally. The episode covers topics such as managing stress, the interconnectedness of mental and physical health, the role of education and self-care, and the importance of creating psychologically safe work environments. Michelle provides actionable tips for individuals and organizations to prioritize wellbeing, highlighting the unique challenges faced by women in high-stress environments. Additionally, the episode features an exciting announcement about the launch of a new e-course, 'Performance Review Mastery.'

00:00 Introduction to Women's Career Mastery Podcast

00:43 Health and Wellbeing at Work

01:58 Special Guest: Michelle Velen

03:11 Michelle's Personal Journey

06:31 Introduction to Wondersource

08:52 Managing Stress and Self-Care Tips

15:31 Creating a Supportive Work Environment

23:08 Challenges Women Face in the Workplace

30:10 Final Thoughts and Advice

34:25 Lightning Round Questions

36:51 Closing Remarks

In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery podcast, hosts Christine and Laura delve into the topic of performance reviews.

They discuss the common anxieties and challenges employees face during performance evaluations. They introduce their structured method for mastering performance reviews, which includes four essential tips: setting intentional goals, crafting a compelling narrative, showcasing growth and development , and building a powerful conclusion.

Throughout the episode, a real-life success story and practical advice are shared, and they also introduce their new online course designed to help individuals ace their performance reviews. The course is set to be available on September 9, 2024, and offers additional resources like an achievement tracker template. Listeners are encouraged to join the waitlist for the course launch.

00:00 Welcome to Women's Career Mastery

00:43 Introduction to Performance Reviews

01:06 Common Challenges in Performance Reviews

03:10 The Power of Storytelling in Reviews

04:53 Four Tips for Mastering Performance Reviews

12:06 Showcasing Growth and Development

14:35 Building a Powerful Conclusion

15:46 Course Announcement and Resources

18:39 Final Thoughts and Recap

In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery Podcast, hosts Christine and Laura, are joined by special guest Charlene Ridley, the visionary behind the "Unpause Your Dreams" brand. Together they dive into the challenges and opportunities for women who are mid- or later in career that are having thoughts about what's next and they don't really know what they should consider. Charlene shares her expertise on how to redefine career success, align your work with your passions, and make empowered decisions. This episode is essential listening for anyone feeling stuck, experiencing sudden changes at work, considering a bold move, or exploring their career options.

• 0:00-3:45 - Introduction
• 3:46 - 9:10 - Challenges
• 9:11 - 13:13 - Realigning Your Career
• 13:36 - 19:11 - Needing an Escape?
• 19:12 - 22:15 - Paying Attention to Your Mental Health
• 22:16 - 24:14 - Redefining Success
• 24:15 - 27:24 - Rethinking Your Career
• 27:25 - 31:56 - A Way Forward
• 31:57 - 36:02 - What HR Can Do
• 36:03 - End - Lightning Round Questions and Closing

Charlene Ridley’s Contact Information:

• Email: charlene@unpauseyourdreams.com
• Website: https://unpauseyourdreams.com
• Charelene on LinkedIn

Laura & Christine’s Contact Information:

• Women's Career Mastery Program website
• Follow Women's Career Mastery for updates on LinkedIn
• Christine Samuel
• Laura Casale
• NEW COURSE! Mastering Your Performance Review