Ep 49: Communicating your value - Propelling Careers Podcast

In this episode, Jim and Lauren focus on why it’s important to communicate your value along with a few ways to do this.  Right now, It is especially important for scientists to communicate effectively so that others know the value and impact of the work that you do. This episode will focus more generally on why this topic focusing on these points below.  A few future episodes will dive deeper into different scenarios such as networking, your resume, LinkedIn, and Interviewing. We hope you enjoy listening.  Why effective communication of your value is important Before you can effectively communicate your value and impact, you first need to understand Your Unique ValueProposition Self reflection is important in order to understand this Jim and Lauren highlight a few of their strengths, skills and unique qualities   We talk about elevator pitches and storytelling We provide a few tips to overcome imposter syndrome.  Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!