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Episode Synopsis
Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!Valerie Zaric is a futuristic career strategist who helps her listeners and clients handle career uncertainty. She has over a decade of experience in corporate operations specializing in leadership, data analysis, relationship building, and the customer experience. With an undergraduate degree in Art and master’s degree in Library and Information Science, she was inspired to combine her corporate experience with her creative background to start a career-themed podcast and radio show to help reduce the career anxiety she was witnessing all around her. Topics discussed in this episode: Leadership PrincipleGetting the team you need to achieve the common goalFollow your curiosityDeveloping soft skillsUnderstanding where they are and what they haveKey HabitPlot out time 7 day look aheadTop 3 Most Important Task list (MIT) - help me reach my goals for the weekUse a Planner (she uses Day Designer) Now what?Believe in yourself - be fearless and have confidenceBe passionate about what you doBe consistent - show up when you say you willSummarize your findings first with dataAsk yourself?Are you learning - are you growing - if not, give yourself permission to move on to a new opportunityUnderstand what your experience and strengths are Resources mentioned in this episode: (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't , by Jim Collins (#commissions earned) Day Designer Planners by Blue Sky (2021) (#commissions earned) Podcast: Visualize You with Beth HewittWhere to find Valerie:Website: Valerie ZaricPodcast: Future Proof Career PodcastGet involved!Do want to be part of a community that practices, encourages and supports being Intentionally Optimistic? Join me over in the Intentional Optimists Facebook GroupGrab your FREE:Andrea's Favorite Planning & Productivity tools“Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”Get your own DISC Assessment, and don't forget the 10% discount (code "PODCAST") at check out!Email me at [email protected] so I can be your professional encourager! ● Follow on Instagram @theintentionaloptimist ● Linked In Andrea JohnsonNoom: A Mindful Way to EatLearn how to intentionally challenge your mindset in order to take control of your health.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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