Companies laying off employees is anything but rare nowadays.  But that doesn't make it any easier to deal with if you're at risk of losing your job or just found out you're now unemployed.In our last episode we discussed practical steps you can take to manage the logistics of getting laid off.  In this episode, we're discussing the wide variety of emotions that happen when you're dealing with job loss.   Let's learn some ways to cope with the loss of identity, confidence, friendships, and stability that may come with losing your job.  Things will get better!Do you struggle to write a resume that gets you noticed?  Click here to sign up for my online resume course.  I walk you through bite-sized steps to create a resume that will make you shine, and set you up for a successful interview too!  Resume Revamp | Nottingham Professional Development (teachable.com)Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you need to make a layoff plan, I can help!  Email me at kelli.nottingham@gmail.com, go to Kellinottingham.com, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can schedule some career coaching time!

The news today says that yet another company has announced layoffs.Layoffs have become such a standard operating practice for companies nowadays that there's corporate-speak to talk about them: RIFs (Reductions In Force), Rightsizing (yeesh), Corporate Outplacing (wow).  But calling it something different doesn't make it any easier to deal with if you're at risk of losing your job.However, there are practical steps you can take to manage the changes that happen if you're losing your job or are concerned that you might.  In this episode, we discuss the things to focus on when you're at risk of losing your job.  This is the first of 2 episodes about managing a layoff or job instability.  Next episode will focus on the emotional aspects of layoffs.  Do you struggle to write a resume that gets you noticed?  Click here to sign up for my online resume course.  I walk you through bite-sized steps to create a resume that will make you shine, and set you up for a successful interview too!  Resume Revamp | Nottingham Professional Development (teachable.com)Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you need to make a layoff plan, I can help!  Email me at kelli.nottingham@gmail.com, go to Kellinottingham.com, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can schedule some career coaching time!

No, that's not hyperbole.  Stress really is trying to murder you.  This episode is all about stress: what it is, how it affects our brains and bodies.  But it's not all doom and gloom, because yes, beloved listeners, we also brainstorm some ways to reduce your stress.  Show that murdering jerk who's boss!  By relaxing.  And other stuff.Want to share something that's worked for you?  Let me know!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comDo your goals include getting a new (less stressful) job this year, but your resume stinks?  Sign up today for my online resume course (only $57!) at  Resume Revamp | Nottingham Professional Development (teachable.com)Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your (day job) company or organization, let's chat!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your organization's needs.

If you're anything like me, by mid-February you've already fallen off the wagon with some (or all!) of your new goals or New Year's Resolutions.  It happens.  But instead of beating ourselves up for not being as disciplined as we should, let's consider a new way of looking at goal achievement - Goal Subtraction.  What's that?  Giving up on my goals?  But how would I achieve anything?  Oh my lovelies, take a listen and find out!Like this idea?  Want to share something that's worked for you?  Let me know!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comDo your goals include getting a new job this year, but your resume stinks?  Sign up today for my online resume course (only $57!) at  Resume Revamp | Nottingham Professional Development (teachable.com)The article referenced in today's episode can be found at: When Less Is More: How Harnessing the Power of Subtraction Can Add to Life (virginia.edu)Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your (day job) company or organization, let's chat!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your organization's needs.

I'm so grateful for you!  And to say thanks for listening, here's a quick episode sharing some inspiring quotes about gratitude.Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

In Part 2 of our first Belly Dance Alchemy Duet, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other great insights!)Kristin's recommended books:Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price PhDBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMASubscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos If you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

In Part 1 of our first Belly Dance Alchemy Duet, I talk with Kristin Chesnutt, a friend, former colleague, instructional designer, and book lover about the challenges of finding our value outside of our work/title, the importance of appreciating work no matter the "corporate ladder" level, and some books she recommends (along with a lot of other great insights!) Part 2 coming to your ears soon!Kristin's recommended books:Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price PhDBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMASubscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos If you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

If you haven't heard the term "quiet quitting" yet, it's all over social media recently.   What does it look like?  Well, it doesn't mean quitting your job - it means doing only what's required for your job,  or setting boundaries that say "I'm not going to do more than I’m being paid to do."But is quiet quitting actually a solution to the problems that we're facing?   I vote No!  That’s what today's episode is all about.  Listen now!Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

If you've never been to a belly dance convention, you're missing out!  In this episode, I share some lessons learned about the 4 P's of belly dance conventions:PlanningPacking (or overpacking...)ParticipatingPerformingListen now and get excited about attending one of these fantastic events!  Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.org Follow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcast We also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

The Belly Dance Alchemy Podcast is back for its 3rd season!  We're kicking off our new competency-based format with a long look in the mirror.  Yes, this episode is all about self-awareness and self-management.  These two skill areas are critical for any other professional or personal growth you may attempt.  Without them, we're all just oblivious wrecking balls of human beings, and nobody wants that, right?Register today for the Resume Revamp online course: Resume Revamp | Nottingham Professional Development (teachable.com)Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

Light out of darkness: the theme of so many holidays at this time of year.Know what else is all about light out of darkness?ResilienceResilience isn't being impervious to setbacks - it's the ability to bounce back from setbacks.  Which is good, because we all deal with disappointments!Think you're born with a set level of resilience?  Nonsense.  We can build that skill just like any other.  In this episode, we look at 2 ways to start strengthening your resilience muscle today!I'd like to say a quick but sincere Thank You! to all my listeners.  You make this endeavor worthwhile.  Feedback is appreciated!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs

It's Gratitude Time!  Gratitude gives us a different (bigger) perspective on our lives.  It can make us feel humble, small, receptive.That's awesome.  Except when it goes too far.  Then it's not great.  When we have too much humility, we may not advocate for ourselves like we should, whether at work, in dance, at home, or with any opportunity.  In this episode, we turn gratitude inward, to discover how to be grateful to ourselves, by ourselves.Does that make you feel weird or selfish?  Oh then you DEFINITELY need to listen.  Thank you for listening!  I'm grateful for you!**************************Feedback is appreciated!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs

I’m going to go on record here saying that the word "priorities" plural is just messed up.  The word priority (singular) means the thing that goes first.   As in, the singular first position. Saying that we can have more than one thing in the first position is a recipe for stress and overwhelm and divided attention.And here's a Big Truth:  Our priorities aren't what we say they are, they're what we actually DO.  Our priorities aren't defined by our vision boards or the goals we set for ourselves.  Our priorities, in reality, are where we spend our time, our energy, and our focus.So where do you spend your time + energy + focus?  Where do you WANT to spend them?Let's explore some ways to get our ducks in a row (with that first duck being the first duck!)Feedback is appreciated!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our awesome newsletter and mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs

It's the spooky season and this is a rerelease of a great episode all about Fear!  No, it's not scary (I promise!), but we are going to chat about how we can use our fears productively.  Fear is there to help us - it keeps us safe and makes us alert to possible dangers, but sometimes gets so big and so all-encompassing that it holds us back in our lives and careers.  In this episode we explore: The Benefits of Fear Three ways Fear can go haywire and control us too muchHow Fear can show up in our livesA handful of ways to get to know your Fear FriendDon't be scared to look your Fear Friend in the eye!  You might find you have a lot to chat about.Subscribe to the podcast today to be notified of new episodes!  And if you find this podcast useful and fun, please share with your dancer friends and colleagues!Sign up for our newsletter! Go to bellydancealchemy.org We also have videos with additional content!  Click here to check them out.

Hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, and those puffy vests that people dig out of the back of their closet as soon as the weather gets a slight chill.  Ah yes autumn!  My favorite season.Whenever autumn comes around, it sends me into self-reflection mode.  Something about the world shedding its summer glory to rest into winter's chill inspires me to slow down and think:How has my year gone so far?  Are there things I need to change to get better results before the end of the year?  What results have come into my life from the choices I've made?Do I really need more hot chocolate?  (Answer: always yes).  In this mini-episode, we'll start that reflection process with two different approaches.  Enjoy!********************Feedback is appreciated!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

What if we discovered a switch in our psyches that would turn our fears into courage?  What risks would you take if your courage were doubled? What if I told you that courage is not a prerequisite for taking risks, but a RESULT of taking risks?   Interested in learning more? In today's episode, we explore a new way to think about courage: instead of an unpredictable emotion, courage is a muscle that we can train and build, so that it's ready to use when we need it.New learning opportunities with me are coming!  Sign up for the newsletter to keep in the loop on podcast updates and exciting new learning announcements! Click here to sign up!  bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastFeedback is appreciated!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos If you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

Ever had a narcissist play you like an old ukulele?  Not fun.They can show up anywhere - home, work, dance, social settings, and they're hard to resist (at first, anyway).We're diving into the manipulative, self-centered world of narcissists today, to learn what they're thinking, how they interact with others, and most importantly, how we can protect ourselves from their wily ways!  Especially if you consider yourself an empathetic, loving person, don't skip this one.  You'll find you're particularly targeted by narcissists, for a reason.  Don't let them take advantage of your kind nature!Listen now to learn how to identify and expunge the narcissists in your world!Feedback is appreciated!  Email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.comSubscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

Are you trying to find more balance between your work and the rest of your life?   And does the whole "finding balance" thing just feel like part of your To Do list?  Well in today's episode, we're going to explore a new way of thinking about work/life balance, one that will lift off the ACTUAL cause of work/life imbalance.  Most of the advice out there on how to balance our lives is off the mark.  Instead of giving people the freedom to enjoy the Life part of the equation, we're usually told to do more.And that just creates more work.So this episode we're gonna dig around and explore a different way to approach work/life balance.  Let's see where this takes us!Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy VideosIf you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

Ah, personal and professional branding.  There's a slew of information out there on creating your brand through your online profiles, your personal elevator speech, etc.  The problem?  You already HAVE a brand, whether you have a LinkedIn profile or not.   And if everyone thinks you're a pain in the butt, the fanciest elevator speech in the world won't help you.   In today's episode, we're going to look at the way our brands are ACTUALLY built, and discuss how perceptions play into our brands. We'll also dig into some practical tips to understand what our brand already is, and how we can grow our brand in the direction we want. So forget about creating your own tagline.  Let's get into what REALLY matters when it comes to branding!**********If you enjoy this podcast, please help spread the word by sharing it with your friends! Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos If you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.

When you want someone to share your opinion, but you know you can't force them to agree with you, what's left?Influencing them, of course!And despite what social media influencers would have you think, influencing is not the same as just directly selling someone on an idea.  It takes some deep thinking, some reflection, and of course, a plan!  In this episode, you'll learn my 3-Step Influencing Model, so you can start persuading others to your point of view right away.During the episode, I reference a recent conflict resolution video I posted to the Youtube channel.  Check out that video here: Getting Unstuck In ConflictIf you enjoy the podcast, please share it with your family and friends.  And if you're feeling particularly helpful, please write a review of the podcast on your listening app of choice.  It really helps!Subscribe to our mailing list at bellydancealchemy.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @bellydancealchemypodcastWe also have a Youtube channel with more content!  Belly Dance Alchemy Videos If you want to grow your professional skills, either 1:1 or through workshops at your company or organization, let's chat!  For a 30-minute complimentary consultation, email me at bellydancealchemypodcast@gmail.com, go to bellydancealchemy.org, or reach out to me on LinkedIn, so we can see if I'm a good fit for your needs.