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HR2THERESCUE (SLAY YOUR WORKDAY/BYE BYE 9-5)

by Valerie Boyce

BYE-BYE 9-5 is a podcast hosted by ValerieB. This podcast is designed to help career women demonstrate their value and take control of their rights so they can be happy, unleash their potential, and design their own career path. As a previous Human Resources professional, plug in with me so that I can help you on this journey. I will help you demonstrate your value so you can unleash your potential. Feel free to check out my website: bit.ly/38J6AEW.

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Episodes

  1. TO STAY OR NOT TO STAY IN THE WORKPLACE

    Over 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in the month of August. Whether you choose to stay or leave the workplace, you should be confident about your next steps. This episode will provide you with the reasons why people left and what you can expect if you choose to stay. Either way, it is your...

  2. LOOK FORWARD: THE BIG WINDSHIELD

    In the book the Right of Way, we discuss the Big Windshield or your future. Are you on the road to a bright future? Have you considered where you want to be next year, in 2 years or in 5 years? Why do you think employers ask that last question in your interview? Because they want to see if you…

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  3. UNVACCINATED EMPLOYEES HAVE NO RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE!

    Have you chosen not to get the COVID vaccine? If so, you literally have no rights in the workplace and are unable to file a lawsuit unless you believe discrimination is involved. Employers are beginning to take a hard stance on requiring the vaccine at work and have the ability to increase your...

  4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO MAKE A DECISION?

    Do you waiver in your decisions? Do you find it hard to make a firm decision from what to eat out to what your purpose in life is? We will be talking from the book "The Right of Way" about making quick decisions and having zero hesitation. Silence all the noise around you because your decision is...

  5. THE RIGHT OF WAY: RED LIGHT/GREEN LIGHT

    Have you ever played the game red light/green light when you were a kid? I hope I am not showing my age. The rules of the game were that when a person yelled "green light", it was time to go and when they yelled "red light", it was time to stop. What are you doing with the green lights on your…

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  6. CRITICAL PEOPLE NEED BOUNDARIES

    Are you afraid to set boundaries with critical people? How do they make you feel? Do you take what they say as "truth"? It is time to stop internalizing what critical people have to say. Although you cannot control them, you can control how you respond to them. If critical people will not change,...

  7. Don't Take Stress Home

    How many times have you taken stress from work, home? You do it and many times don't realize it until you yell at the kids, for no reason, ask them to let you wind down from work or just simply tell your spouse you are "not in the mood to talk". Yes it happens and if so it means that it is time…

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  8. SET BOUNDARIES TO BE HAPPY!

    Why do you think you dislike your job? Have you ever really tried to do what you want and not others. It's time to set boundaries that are going to help you think about you and not others' expectations of you.

  9. BOUNDARIES: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM WORK?

    Having high expectations from work will prove challenging for you. In a world of exchanging work hours for pay, it is important that you don't expect too much from your job. I get it that there are great companies out there and this is not talking about them. This episode is for the employee who...

  10. BOUNDARIES WITH CO-WORKERS

    Have you ever set boundaries with difficult people? It is necessary and imperative. We must stop allowing people to control or influence our emotional state. Let's look at the Law of Power from the book Boundaries and remember who or what it is we can change.

  11. WORKPLACE BOUNDARIES: LEARNING TO PRIORITIZE

    We will be discussing workplace boundaries for the month of June, starting with learning to prioritize. Do you know your limits? How well are you able to prioritize your work? When you know what you can do and when you can do it, you can better say no to the items considered unimportant. Check…

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  12. MAKING TRADE-OFFS

    Are you trading peace of mind for stress, anxiety and burnout? Make a list of your trade-offs, both personally and professionally and determine if they need to be adjusted. Don't make trade-offs that you could regret later. No shoulda, coulda, woulda's.

  13. 7 STEPS TO EMOTIONAL PREPAREDNESS BEFORE LEAVING YOUR JOB

    So you think you will just give your two-week notice (or whatever notice) and that's it? You should be aware that you will experience certain emotions before leaving your job. It is important that you keep them in tact so you have a smooth transition. You want to give someone a piece of your…

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  14. WILL THE REAL IMPOSTER - PLEASE STAND UP?

    It is time to stop telling women that they have the label of the Imposter Syndrome. Everyone suffers from mental attacks on regular basis and until the real imposters are called out, the Imposter Syndrome will be a label that people will use to sell you a cure for or expect you to accept. As you...

  15. GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY

    There are so many things that keep us distracted and cause us to get in our own way. We will talk about four of the things that can help you get out of your own way. It's time to change your story with new thoughts, new words and new actions!

  16. I'M BACKKKKKKKKK

    After so many requests for me to re-instate my podcast, I have decided to re-start my previous Slay Your Workday podcast so I don't lose all the valuable episodes; however the name will change. The new podcast is called "Bye Bye 9-5". I will still help you to Slay Your Workday however my focus…

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  17. Mindset Re-set

    Have you ever done a mindset re-set? If you have not it just may be time. We will discuss 3 Tips to Mind Renewal and share the importance of resetting your mindset as often as you need to.

  18. IS IT OKAY TO BE SELFISH?

    Are you a selfish person? I had to really think about that when caring for my dad with Dementia because I found myself needing to remain physically, emotionally, spiritually and psychologically healthy. Some people will make you feel that self-care is selfish however I realized that in order to...

  19. LEARN...LEARN...LEARN

    It's time to make 2021 your Biggest Learning year yet! How very important it is that you continue to learn and be a good student. There are several reasons for that. One is that you will be able to add your skills to your resume and another is so you can continue to be the best YOU that you can…

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  20. KNOW YOUR LIMITS

    You are NOT super man or wonder woman! It's time to know your limits, set some boundaries and do what you can. Who says you have to burn yourself out to feel like you have accomplished something. Not so! Know what you can and cannot do and be okay with it. Listen in to hear about my epiphany to...

  21. SLAY YOUR CONFIDENCE

    In this episode, we will continue to help you Slay You. Today it is important that you Slay Confidence. Slaying Confidence means you are secure, certain and that you have firm trust in your knowledge, skills and abilities. We will discuss Confidence Blockers and Confidence Builders that will…

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  22. SLAY YOU: BE ACCOUNTABLE

    In this episode we will talk about the importance of self-reflection and accepting responsibility for your actions. Instead of having new year's resolutions, it is important that we see how we can change ourselves.

  23. SLAY THESE STRESSORS

    In this episode, we will discuss three workplace stressors: favoritism, unproductive meetings and salary freezes each with its' own level of stress. I provided four things you can do to manage stress which works for all types of stressors, not just the three above. Let's keep Slaying!

  24. SLAY STRESS: PART #2 - KNOW YOUR BOSS!

    In this episode we will discuss the importance of knowing your bosses' management style. Knowing their management style can help you limit your stress when it comes to interacting with them. Not only will we outline the top 5 management styles, but also tell you how to Slay each so you have a...

  25. SLAY STRESS: PART #1

    In this episode we will talk about how to limit stress, yes even the self-induced stress! This episode is the first of a number of discussions we will have about the serious subject of STRESS! Stress is unwanted, unwelcomed and must be handled before it handles you.

  26. SLAY WHAT YOU SAY!

    While it is important to say what you feel, it is more important to be aware of What you say and How you say it! In order to Slay What You Say, you may need to make some adjustments to what and how you are communicating because what you say has an impact. My friend has diarhhea of the mouth and…

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  27. WHAT ARE YOU WORTH?

    In order to Slay Your Pay, it is important that you have an understanding of your value and/or your worth. If you do not, you will accept anything. Stop and think about your worth and value and if you are making even close to that. I know you say an employer cannot pay you your worth and you…

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  28. SLAY YOUR PAY - #3

    In this episode, we will discuss how you should ask for a raise, have a back up plan and what to expect after your request. During this pandemic, budget constraints may be an issue for many employers so make sure you have other options that you will consider in case the raise cannot be approved...

  29. SLAY YOUR PAY - PART #2

    In this episode, we will be discussing preparing to ask for a raise so you can Slay Your Pay. We prepare for many things (i.e. lunch, work, dinner, date, etc.) so why not prepare to ask for a raise. There is already so much anxiety and fear around asking for a raise, so in this episode I reveal 5...

  30. HOW TO SLAY YOUR PAY - PART# 1

    In this episode, I will introduce you to Slaying Your Pay. Since there is a lot of information to cover, I will be breaking up this topic into 2-3 episodes. We will talk about how to negotiate salary when you are seeking a new job or viewing a job offer. It is first and foremost important that…

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  31. SIX THINGS TO SLAY TODAY!

    Are you ready to SLAY your workday? In this episode, I will introduce you to six key areas you can begin slaying right away. You will get tips on how to: Slay What You Say! Slay Stress! Slay Your Career! Slay Your Pay! Slay Your Performance Review! Slay Your Mindset! These tips will help make…

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  32. INTRODUCTION TO NEW PROJECT

    In this episode I am introducing you to my new project called, "SLAY Your Workday". We will talk about what will be covered and discussed in the future Slay Your Workday episodes, books and other products to help you survive in the workplace. This new project will be providing you with a number…

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  33. WRITE IT DOWN DEAR!

    In this episode, we will talk about the art of writing things down or taking notes in the workplace. If you are new on a job or in one for a long time, it is important to take notes when called into an impromptu meeting, a meeting with your boss or just in a scheduled meeting. In all cases, it is...

  34. WHAT TYPE OF LEARNER ARE YOU?

    In this episode, we will discuss how very important it is for you to know the type of learner you are. Your boss should also know your learning style. If you are a visual learner, then reading and writing may be more challenging, without some visual aids. Knowing your learning style has a lot to…

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  35. WHAT HELPS YOU ELIMINATE WORK STRESS?

    In this episode, we will discuss the importance of what's on your desk or workspace. I share with you just some of the things I had on my desk that helped me get through a stressful day. It is important that you do not take work home with you, but find ways to deal with the stress as it occurs.

  36. STOP TALKING AND LISTEN MORE

    In this episode we will talk about the importance of being an "observer" and a "good listener". You will learn a lot when you observe and sometimes remain quiet. There is a time to talk and a time to be quiet. As a good listener, you will learn more, find out who you can trust, find out who is…

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  37. IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A 'DUMB' QUESTION?

    In this episode, we will discuss the value of questions. Why do some people believe there are dumb questions? A company that encourages questions, no matter how dumb they may appear, is a company who believes in the value of questions and enhancing a person's skills. If you don't want to ask a...

  38. WORKPLACE INFLUENCERS

    In this episode, I will discuss the importance of knowing who the influencers in your workplace are, their role and the effect they have on you. You will experience the impact of influencers in your workplace and see that it is beneficial to know who they are.

  39. EARLY BIRD OR LATE BIRD?

    Does the early bird really catch the worm? In this episode, it is important to arrive to your new job or your existing job early. Early is always better than late. There are positive benefits to arriving to work early: there is less traffic, you feel like you are ahead of everyone, you have quiet...

  40. NEW JOB...NOW WHAT? PART 2

    In this episode, I will continue talking about my new book which includes the reason I wrote the book, who the book is for and my qualifications for writing the book. It is my goal to equip you with what will help you to succeed on a new job, a first job or your existing job. My experience on a…

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  41. NEW JOB...NOW WHAT?

    In this episode, we will talk about how successful you can be when starting a new job, when you have the right tools. My goal is to equip employees with essential tools to create a better work experience. Aren't you tired of lack of training, bad bosses, overwork, stress, unreasonable job demands...

  42. IS IT FRIDAY YET?

    Do you find yourself counting down the workweek each day asking "Is It Friday Yet?" or celebrating Friday by saying, "Thank God It's Friday!" Counting down the workweek can be so exhausting and make for a long workweek. It's time to deal with the workweek, one day at a time.

  43. WORKING FROM HOME AND YOUR EYE HEALTH

    In this episode, we will talk about how important your vision health should be. Your vision health is so very important especially now for those who are working from home and for children who are in school virtually. In both cases, eye issues are on the rise because of the increased amount of…

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  44. BE LIKE THE SQUIRREL!

    In this episode, we will talk about how important it is to SAVE, SAVE, SAVE! Although you may start saving in a piggy bank, it is time to level up and save more for bigger. Listen to this story about the squirrel and think about if you are wise enough to save like they do.

  45. IS YOUR BACK PAY ON THE WAY?

    In this episode we will discuss how the Department of Labor (DOL) is making employers give backpay to employees who were denied a paid leave of absence under the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA). If you asked for paid leave to self-quarantine or because your child's day care or school is...

  46. DO YOU NEED A LEAVE OF ABSENCE - NOW?

    We will talk about your rights under the FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) and if you are eligible for paid leave. In this episode, we will discuss what the FFCRA means for employees who are laid off, furloughed, in health care, who want to take intermittent leave and the…

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  47. GET CLEAR ON YOUR CAREER!

    In this episode, we will talk about how you can become more clear on your career and where you are today. Do you love what you do? Are you in your dream job? Are you ready to hone in on your passions and do something else? Do you value yourself? Do you see your worth or are you waiting for…

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  48. ARE YOU GUARDING YOUR MIND?

    With all the challenges we face today from COVID-19, children back to school, furloughs, layoffs, protests, election and mask mandates, it is more important now than ever that we guard our minds. It will be important to focus on what you can control, be aware and more intentional about what you...

  49. HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE!

    In this episode, we will talk about open enrollment for your health insurance. It is September and open enrollment is quickly approaching. Due to the pandemic, employers will need to diversify and be extremely creative in how they will communicate benefits most effectively! As you prepare for…

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  50. IT'S A TAX DEFERRAL NOT TAX FORGIVENESS!

    In this episode, we will talk about the new IRS Payroll Tax Holiday. Yes, it sounds too good to be true and IT IS. Although your tax home pay may look pretty nice for the next few months, through December 31, 2020, you will have to pay all that money back beginning January - April, 2021. And you...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

BYE-BYE 9-5 is a podcast hosted by ValerieB. This podcast is designed to help career women demonstrate their value and take control of their rights so they can be happy, unleash their potential, and design their own career path. As a previous Human Resources professional, plug in with me so that I can help you on this journey. I will help you demonstrate your value so you can unleash your potential. Feel free to check out my website: bit.ly/38J6AEW.

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