Personal Development | Jennifer McClure`

5 Things I Plan to Start, Stop, and Continue Doing in 2023

Start? Stop? Continue?

When I was in human resources, as part of review processes, I learned to look at things to start, stop, and continue rather than just talking about traditional goal setting.

With 2023 right around the corner, I thought I’d share five things I plan to start doing, five things I plan to stop doing, and five things I plan to continue doing next year.

Hopefully, this will encourage you to do the same as part of your goal-setting process as well.

Start

Goal setting and tracking
Daily planning/time blocking/using Trello
Prioritizing learning/professional development
Investing in my relationships
Scheduling time for content creation

Stop

Starting my morning with my phone
Allowing busy work to fill my day vs activities focused on achieving my goals
Not prioritizing my email list community
Putting off writing a book
Taking my friends and family for granted

Continue

Using Profit First in both of my businesses
Participating on the Defense Business Board
Listening to podcasts for professional development
Outsourcing what I’m not best at/working with a team
Podcasting ?

IMPACT MAKERS PODCAST – EPISODE 72

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Workplace from Meta

Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt

Full Focus Planner

Trello

Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz

Defense Business Board

Impact Makers Podcast Episode #70: My Favorite Podcasts Related to the Future of Work, Speaking, and Entrepreneurship

Emerald City Productions – Making Your Podcast Sound Great

Show Sponsor:

This episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta.

Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right?

Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company.

It’s part of Meta’s vision for the future of work – a future in which your job isn’t just something you do, but something you EXPERIENCE. A future in which we’ll all feel more present, connected, and productive.

Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future.

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Written by Jennifer McClure

Prioritizing Self-Care to Ensure Your Best Performance and Highest Impact

Self-care isn’t selfish. It is necessary.

We truly can’t pour from an empty cup and we can’t help others if we’re emotionally worn, completely stressed out, or too sick to help.

As my travel calendar eases up and the end of the year approaches, I settle into closing out current year projects, and planning for success in the new year.

I also tend to think more about my health during this time of the year, as I’m typically a bit exhausted – in a good way, but still tired – from being on the road several days each month.

So, because I’m starting my time of reflection and preparation, and also because there are quite a few new listeners to the Impact Makers podcast, I thought I’d share an episode from the archives on the importance of self-care (originally shared as episode 32: “Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish – and How to Make It a Strategic Priority”).

This episode contains a lot of great tips and advice on how to take time out to focus on our own well-being and self-care, in order to avoid health issues or burnout as a result of what we’ve all been through over the last couple of years.

I’m talking about self-care and the five areas I’ve been trying to improve for the sake of myself, my family, and my business.

My goal is to help you understand the importance of self-care and how to practice it, proactively, without feeling guilty.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

What is self-care? I’ll give you my favorite definition and share a great quote to help you remember why it’s so important.
I share the five key areas of self-care and give you tips for each area.
Our bodies speak to us, sometimes loud and clear. If we don’t listen, the consequences can be devastating.
We’re talking about self-care, but I believe that caring for others is also a form of self-care.
Self-care has a physical, mental and emotional impact on our lives, our bodies and on those around us.

IMPACT MAKERS PODCAST – EPISODE 69

Key Quotes From This Episode:

“It’s important to take care of yourself so you can show up every day- and be your best self every day – in order to take care of your company and your family.” ~ @Jennifer McClure

“Self care is a radical act of love that increases your capacity for impact.” ~ @Shelly Tygielski

“If you don’t have a hobby or a trigger that causes you to want to get outdoors, to move to play, it’s never too late. You can play a sport, you can go for a walk, you can start running, even if you walk in the races. What is it that can help you get outdoors?” ~ @Jennifer McClure

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Workplace from Meta

Paycor, Inc. Self-Care for the HR Pro web summit presentation by Jennifer McClure

The Five Rules for Self-Care by Shelly Tygielski

Michael Hyatt

Ideal Week Excel Spreadsheet by Michael Hyatt

Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy

Full Focus Planner

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: Tom Brady on Life After Football: “I Think About It More Now”

National Sleep Foundation Recommends New Sleep Times

6 Daily Happiness Exercises from Shawn Achor

The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor

Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change by Shawn Achor

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: Oprah & Shawn Achor on the Secret of Happy People

Get More Done With Calendar Blocking – Amy Landino YouTube

The Importance of Scheduling Nothing by Jeff Weiner

Oprah Super Soul Conversations: The 5 Keys to Happiness That LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner Lives By

Show Sponsor:

This episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta.

Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right?

Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company.

Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future.

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/]

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

Written by Jennifer McClure

My Best Career Advice to Position Yourself for the Job You Want

How do you position yourself for the job that you want?

A career change is not easy, whether you feel stuck in you current job or just want to do something different that you enjoy.

As an employee, you’ve got to figure out how to get noticed to move your career ahead.

However, leaders also need to figure out how to provide a safe space and environment for their people to connect, even remotely.

I recently connected with Chris Villanueva, CEO & Co-Founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma, an online resume service that helps professionals rebrand themselves to land interviews for their dream jobs.

He invited me to be a guest on the Career Warrior Podcast, which he hosts, and we had a great chat about networking, relationship building, and how the changing world of work impacts both job seekers, and people leaders.

Chris and his team have graciously allowed me to share it so, sit back, and get ready for the best advice I’ve got for you to position yourself for the job you want – at least in 2022!

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

My thoughts on the future of work, and what both job seekers and HR leaders should be paying attention to.
The skills that will be most in-demand in the workplace of the future.
How to properly build relationships and network when many people are working remotely and networking less.
How to position yourself for new opportunities when you’re interested in making a career change.
The worst things job seekers do with their resumes that annoy HR and hiring managers.

IMPACT MAKERS PODCAST – EPISODE 66

Key Quotes From This Episode:

“It’s really hard to establish connections when we are online behind a screen and connecting with people.” ~ @Chris Villanueva

“Just because it isn’t paid experience doesn’t mean it’s not valid experience that can end up pushing you to get more interviews.” ~ @Chris Villanueva

“You can always do something different.” ~ @Jennifer McClure

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Meta from Workplace

Let’s Eat Grandma Career Warrior Podcast

Career Warrior Podcast #274 – The Future of Work for Job Seekers with Jennifer McClure

Let’s Eat Grandma | Best Resume Writing Service

Chris Villanueva LinkedIn

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss

Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World by Gary Vaynerchuk

Julie Turney / HR@Heart Consulting Inc.

Personal Brand Workbook

Steve Browne

Show Sponsor:

This episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta.

Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right?

Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company.

Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future.

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/]

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

Written by Jennifer McClure

Building a Culture of Mindfulness and Supporting Employee Mental Health with Headspace CPO Désirée Pascual

Impact Makers Podcast Episode 066

Whether the topic is the increased demand for flexible work, the Great Resignation, or something called Quiet Quitting, the common theme in all of these areas impacting the workplace today is a need to increase our focus on supporting employee well-being and mental health.

The question is “how”?

In this episode, I’m joined by Désirée Pascual, the Chief People Officer at Headspace Health, a digital mental health company. As a trained psychologist, she specializes in organizational and group dynamics focusing on communication and conflict resolution.

Informed by human-centered design principles and data-driven inquiry, Désirée is committed to curating joyful and resilient workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.

Désirée shares great insights and practical action steps we can take as leaders to support our own mental health, and that of our employees.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

The importance of creating psychological safety in the workplace to allow people to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.
How leaders can address and prevent burnout – for themselves, and also for their team members.
Steps we can all take to create a more mindful culture in our companies.
How diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts link to mental health in the workplace.
What leaders can do to destigmatize use of mental health benefits.

IMPACT MAKERS PODCAST – EPISODE 65

Key Quotes From This Episode:

“One of the things that we really have to focus on as leaders and as organizations is to create the psychological safety for people to bring as much of who they really are into the workplace.” ~ @Désirée Pascual

“When we accomplish moving closer to that goal post of people feeling safe bringing their whole selves to work, the result will be deeper conversations, stronger relationships–not just among coworkers, but also as it relates how you serve your members or your clients as an organization.” ~ @Désirée Pascual

“As leaders we are really called to model what healthy looks like, what safe looks like, and that includes being open about needing mental health support or mental health days off.” ~ @Désirée Pascual

People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

Meta from Workplace

Désirée Pascual on LinkedIn

Headspace Health

Headspace for Work

Leadership Workshop Series from Headspace Health

Workforce Attitudes Toward Mental Health Annual Report from Headspace Health

Show Sponsor:

This episode of the Impact Makers Podcast is sponsored by Workplace from Meta.

Everybody’s talking about the metaverse these days, but Workplace from Meta is different – I mean, the clue’s in the name, right?

Workplace is a business communication tool that uses features like instant messaging and video calls to help people share information. Think Facebook, but for your company.

Start your journey into the future of work at workplace.com/future.

Connect with Jennifer:

Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/]

On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/

On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker

Written by Jennifer McClure

Putting Yourself First and Finally Taking Control of Your Career With Laurie Ruettimann

I’m coming in hot into 2021 with Episode number 53 of the Impact Makers podcast!

Seriously.

I’m ready to emerge from my 2020 coronavirus induced cocoon, and to make great things happen in my world, and for you in this shiny and promising new year. And I can think of no better way to kick off the year, than with my BFF, Laurie Ruettimann.

Laurie is back as a guest on the podcast to chat about her first traditionally published book – Betting On You – which will be released on January 12, 2021.

And that’s truly a big deal.

In Episode 002 of the Impact Makers podcast, I shared a little bit about how I originally found Laurie online through one of her early blogs – Teambuilding Is For Suckers. She wrote every day about work, life and cats – among other things – and even though I didn’t always agree with her, or share some of her views, her writing style was totally engaging, and she always had an informed point of view that made me think.

Over the last 15+ years, she’s evolved online from the anonymous voice behind the Teambuilding Is For Suckers blog, to being the pixie of the apocalypse who penned the wildly popular Punk Rock HR blog, and then the successful blogger who blew everything up to rebrand, and become The Cynical Girl for awhile.

A few years ago, she took all of her great writing and talents over to her own online domain – laurieruettiman.com – and resurrected Punk Rock HR as the name of her popular weekly podcast.

And while she’s become my best friend over the last 11 years, I’m also her biggest Fan. She’s simply one of the best writers out there, and can always be counted on to share frank, informed – and sometimes contrary to popular opinions – career and life advice, which is what is needed in a world where many of the so-called career experts sound very much the same.

It’s always been a personal dream of Laurie’s to write a book, and to have it published by a traditional publishing house, and she’s finally made that dream come true. Her book – Betting On You: How To Put Yourself First And (Finally) Take Control Of Your Career – will be published and released by Henry Holt & Co on January 12, 2021.

So, of course, we needed to talk about this moment in time, and what it took to accomplish this major life goal. It hasn’t always been easy, but I’m so glad that Laurie pushed through the challenges, did the hard work, and has reached the point where the book will go from a dream to reality next week.

In this episode, Laurie will share a couple of the career and life stories that are included in the book, and she’ll also unpack the framework she proposes for fixing work by fixing yourself – which includes focusing on self leadership, well-being, continuous learning, and risk taking.

I’m so proud of my friend. And I’m really proud of this book.

I’ve read an advance copy, have pre-ordered a hardback version, and will also purchase the audio book. I hope that you’ll buy at least one copy too, and will connect with Laurie to continue to follow her journey, as well as learn from her in the future.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

The steps Laurie took in the long process of selling her book proposal for Betting On You, and ultimately signing with a major publisher.
The project plan that Laurie and her team created to ensure that the book was written, and delivered on time.
The role that her husband, and a bottle of tequila, played in the receipt of the long awaited initially proposed book cover for Betting On You.
The framework for fixing work by fixing yourself: self leadership, well-being, continuous learning, and risk taking.
What the buyer of Betting On You is going to get – a fresh take on the world of work, and also life. Also, good stories, well told.
The role that punk rock singer Courtney Love played in Laurie deciding to put herself first, and reclaim her life.
Why everybody good gets fired at least once – and the lessons that can be learned in that process.
How using the pre-mortem process can help you approach your life and career more effectively.

IMPACT MAKERS PODCAST – EPISODE 53

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Key Quotes From This Episode:

“You fix work by fixing yourself. People really get sick and tired of me saying that. I don’t care. I’m going to say it until I die. You fix work by fixing yourself. When you look at your employer for the answer, you’re never going to be satisfied. When you look for your HR lady to swoop in and solve a problem, even if she nails it, it’s never going to feel good. Because most of the problems we have at work reflect the problems we have in our own personal lives. I’ve never dealt with someone who was chronically late at work that didn’t have something going on in their personal life that was driving some of those attendance issues. For me to just sit there and blather on about an attendance policy was a failed way to solve that problem. We had to drive in deeper. And it’s not just attendance. It’s attention, it’s attitude, it’s engagement. All of this doesn’t start at work, it starts at home. That’s what I believe.” ~ Laurie Ruettimann

“Your worth is not your work.” ~ Laurie Ruettimann

“If you’ve been fired, know that you’re in really great company. But beyond that, know that it’s not the defining moment of your life – or it doesn’t have to be.” ~ Laurie Ruettimann