The Speaking Up Podcast

Remember being told not to check your phone first thing in the morning?

Grabbing the phone, checking calendars, responding to emails – all of these have been blamed for causing a poor state of mind to start to day, but I don’t think it’s as clear cut as that.

This episode is all about helping you find a morning routine that works for you, as I highlight some of the other potentially toxic morning habits you need to kick to the curb, including:

• Constantly hitting snooze on your alarm clock.
• Don’t just move from the bed to the chair.
• Overwhelming yourself with tasks .

It’s time to start getting your day off to the best start, so figure out the most effective morning routine for you, and say goodbye to those toxic habits!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(00:46) Do you check your phone first thing in the morning?

(01:45) Do what’s important for you

(02:56) Five toxic morning habits

Connect with Elizabeth:

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Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

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Welcome back to The Speaking Up Podcast. What if I told you that you already have exactly what it takes to create a strong, authoritative personal brand? You already know who you are. The key is to let everyone else know, too. And you can do this by creating a stand-out personal brand that shows you in your best light--all day, every day.

In today’s episode we’re going to talk about personal branding. It can feel like an intimidating topic, especially if you’re just starting out. But I can promise you that it’s not that complicated.

You’ll learn:

• What a personal brand is and why it matters
• How I developed my personal brand using 3 simple but powerful questions
• The 5 life-changing steps to develop your personal brand

When we hear the words “personal brand,” we often assume it refers only to entrepreneurs and influencers. This just isn’t true. Everyone has a personal brand. Everyone can benefit from learning about how to showcase themselves in a positive and empowering way, whether that’s on social media, in the boardroom, or on your LinkedIn profile.

Having a strongly defined personal brand instills a sense of credibility. It influences the way others see how you move through the world, both personally and professionally. It shows that you care how you show up in the world. It shows that you take pride in your image and believe in your own unique strengths and abilities.

It’s not a conscious thing. But people do respond differently to workers who show up ready to thrive, ready to bring something new to the table, rather than those who seem shy or standoffish. If you’re fading into the background, you’ll never climb the ladder.

I learned the hard way in broadcast journalism. There’s nothing scarier than reading off a teleprompter for the first time on live television. I had some missteps, and I probably missed out on some opportunities because I didn’t have the confidence in my twenties that I do now! But sometimes you don’t realize what you’re capable of until you’re forced to just... do it. Diamonds are forged under pressure, right?

Before I share my 5 life-changing tips to get started on developing your own personal brand, here are the 3 questions I asked myself to develop my own personal brand:

“What do I want to be known for?”

“What’s my story?”

“How will I show it?”

In the episode, I get into the detail of how the answers to these simple questions shaped my personal brand.

These are the five steps I recommend to my clients when they’re working on developing a personal brand. I walk them through these steps and help them design a strategic game plan.

In this episode I take you through these steps in more detail so that you can do the same.

Step 1: Define your purpose

Step 2: Decide on your desired outcome or vision

Step 3: Start creating your personal brand considering how you want to be perceived.

Step 4: Develop a strategy and craft your message.

Step 5: Execute your personal brand and tell your story.

No matter what space you occupy in the world, it all starts with a strong, solid sense of self. Whatever your desired outcome is, you’ll need a strong personal brand. It won’t happen overnight and you can of course start small by giving your digital presence a boost, asking thoughtful questions during meetings for example. Your confidence will shine through and give you an edge.

Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:54} What is a personal brand?

{4:50} Nothing we do in life is pointless

{5:57} What do you want to be known for?

{8:22} What is your purpose?

{9:35} Dress for the position you want

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

Ever heard the saying ‘cluttered desk, cluttered mind’?

On this episode of The Speaking Up Podcast I am joined by professional organizer, friend, and CEO of Everything with Style Paige Killian, where we discuss how a tidy home can positively impact your life and career.

Paige gives us an insight into her simple but powerful 3 E’s Philosophy:

1. The Essentials.
2. The Enhancements.
3. The Extras.

I can tell you from personal experience that the 3 E’s Philosophy works! And if you use Paige’s advice to de-clutter your life, you will find your mindset and your performance will improve too.

Find out more from Paige at everythingwithstyle.com

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:45) The consequences of being disorganized

(06:29) The 3 E’s Philosophy

(11:03) Organizing our digital lives

(14:13) The 1% Rule

(19:05) The big A-HA moment

(24:08) I love serving others

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

Confidence can be a great thing, and it can take you far. However, when your ego gets in the way it can make you think you’re the only person good enough. This can create tension in the workplace, put a strain on your relationships and damage your career progression.

You may not even be aware you're coming across like this. But that is the problem with ego - it blinds you to the feelings of others. So next time you say something, ask yourself, are you bragging to the point of being obnoxious?

In this episode, I give you seven top tips to help you keep your ego under control without losing your confidence, including:

• Put yourself in someone else’s shoes.
• Ask for feedback.
• Try out new ideas.

If you can learn to channel your self-confidence without letting your ego get in the way, you are setting yourself up for success!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:11) An ego is blinding

(03:13) Don’t let your ego stop you from helping others

(06:19) You do not know everything

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

Did you know February is National Time Manage Month?

When it comes to time management, every single one of us has a slightly different method that works for us, but only you can figure out what that is - maybe it’s an old school planner and pen, or something more scientific like the Pomodoro Technique.

In this episode I highlight some of the ways you might be struggling with your time management, and give you some tips to deal with it, including:

• Do a time audit.
• Block out your time.
• Know how you work best, and adapt!

We all have bad habits when it comes to time management, but now’s the time (pun intended) to do something about it!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:37) Plan around what works for you

(03:37) We all have time wasters

(06:11) A task expands to fill the time you allocate for it!

Also Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 21: 5 Tips to Avoid Tornado Brain

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q