Ep. 10 - Boost Your Career with Bold Moves: Mary Olson-Menzel on Finding What Lights You Up

Surviving the day to day of motherhood doesn’t often leave time or energy to think about building a dream career-we get it.  But what if there was true progress in small steps? It’s true! Whether you need a nudge or a (gentle) shove to get thinking about what actually fulfills you, this episode delivers.We’re talking to Mary Olson-Menzel - a celebrated career coach, founder of MVP 360 Coaching, and an industry leader across media, tech, healthcare and more.  She is also author of a new book What Lights You Up? Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career.Mary’s experience is on both sides of the job market: hiring for major corporations and coaching people on how to get hired. In this rapid-fire interview, Mary offers her wealth of know-how whether you’re a work-from-home mom or work out of the house:*breaking out of your routine and comfort zone to WANT the upgrade*deciding if you’re truly ready to make a leap*how to talk about a career pause to stay home and raise kids (hint: play it up!)*polishing your social presence: we’re talking LinkedIn, Instagram, and more*tell your career story unabashedly by owning it!*how to ask your boss for more flexibility and/or more moneyYou can find Mary Olson-Menzel at maryolsonmenzel.com and on IG @maryolsonmenzelDon’t forget to rate, comment and share MomCast!Find us at thelocalmomsnetwork.comFollow us on IG @thelocalmomsnetworkSend us your ideas for our next podcast!Email [email protected]