Five For Two Careers

Adelle Thompson

Welcome to the 5 for 2 podcast an empowering space for ambitious women to learn, grow and finally feel confident enough to make the moves they've always wanted in their career. Hosted by Career and Confidence coach Adelle T (@coachadellet)

Around here we are done trading 5 days of misery for 2 days of fun.
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Aug 14, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
EP 99. We Said what We said! w/Charmaine Green-Forde
This is our response to Episode 86 "Who gone check you boo?" Some of you had questions, some didn't agree and some just wanted to learn more So I have Charmaine back on and in this Episode we clear some things up, we elaborate on; Negotiating, CV edits, shifting your mindset & actions so you can get more & connecting the dots for employers in a career change. We don't just talk the talk we walk it and we are using our combined experience of almost 40 years in HR & recruitment for small and global companies to give you some insider knowledge to get you ahead in your career. Thank us later ✌🏾 To connect with Charmaine follow her on LinkedIn and head over to her website: ⁠Chapertoo⁠ ⁠LinkedIn Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn
Aug 7, 2024 · 19 min
EP 98. What are you Negotiating with?
I am sure we can all agree that we want to be paid more for the work we do? And we want to know when we can go for the promotions and pay rises. But what if the timeframe isn't what matters? In this episode I discuss what does actually matter and that's leverage! What do you have to offer in exchange for what you want, a company has to value the thing your offering for you to be able to negotiate more of what you want. What are your contributions? How have you impacted the key business areas & what are they? How do you position your ask? I am breaking down all of these in this short but thought provoking episode If you have questions drop them in the Q&A or drop me a message over on LinkedIn Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website. I will be back at the end of August to start with new clients ⁠Website
Jun 26, 2024 · 49 min
EP 97. CVs/Resumes that get you shortlisted
Getting shortlisted in the 2024 job market Here's the episode so many of you have asked for.... This week I dive into CVs/Resumes for Career Changes and Career upgrades. I'm sharing what you need to do to book more interviews Creating a CV that's like a good movie trailer Understanding metrics & writing your experience and skills as results Keywords and rewording your experience & titles What information is the most impactful and necessary A good summary and bullet points There's still 6 months left of the year, so use these tips and start booking yourself the interviews you've been wanting to land. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website, I will be back doing coaching session from the end of August ⁠Website
Jun 19, 2024 · 33 min
EP 96. How to Kill it in your first 90 days
The first 90 days in a new job can lay an impeccable foundation for fast pay rises and easy promotions. This episode was requested by one of my listeners so here it is. I have gotten salary increases in roles after only 60-90 days and have been promoted 7 times in 4 years. In this episode I share how you can do the same *Who to network with and how to do it when you're new *Over preforming without over working *Impressing the right people with simple moves *Becoming known for something in a short time *How the first 90 days can affect your salary and job title If you've been listening to the podcast for a while and have a topic you'd like me to speak on let me know and I'll see if I can make it happen Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Jun 12, 2024 · 27 min
EP 95. Secrets of a Recruiter
All the questions you wanted to ask a recruiter but couldn't - Why do they Ghost candidates? - Do they get paid to place you? - When should and shouldn't you ask for a higher salary? - Are salaries fixed? - What are companies looking for in a candidate? - Why interview feedback is so rubbish? I am diving into these and more. Lets pull back the curtain on recruiters agency and internal Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
Jun 5, 2024 · 22 min
EP 94. Imposter Syndrome isn't going Anywhere
Call it whatever you want, fear, insecurity, self doubt or Imposter Syndrome. We all get it and it can push us to go harder or hold us hostage and keep us stuck especially in our careers. How many times have you wanted that promotion, been offered a great opportunity or wished you'd asked for more money, only to tell yourself you're lucky to have what you do or that you aren't good enough for what you want? Well that's how imposter syndrome works and in this episode I'm discussing how to deal with it (sometimes we don't get rid of something we move forward in spite of it) - How to recognise imposter syndrome - What to do when imposter syndrome is keeping you stuck in your career - How to work with your imposter syndrome instead of against it - Accepting you can have imposter syndrome and still have a successful career Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
May 29, 2024 · 36 min
EP 93. How to Navigate lay offs & Redundancies
Lets face it for the last year or so this has become the norm, we hear about big companies making mass lay offs and at least 1 person we know or us ourselves have been made redundant. Loyalty is no longer rewarded in the world of work and in this weeks episode I'm talking about... *My recent redundancy experience *Why you need to work these jobs as hard as they work you *Navigating the feelings of being laid off *How to best start your job search after redundancy/being laid off *Putting yourself first *The myth of job security Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
May 22, 2024 · 23 min
EP 92. Your career is like social media, don't believe everything hear
I've been waiting to talk about this. There are so many things people think don't happen in the corporate world or aren't possible like negotiating more annual leave (PTO) than your colleagues, so in this weeks episode lets talk about it.... - NDAs in the corporate world - Everything you and hear isn't what you think it is - What your Boss and your co-workers won't tell you - Things going on at the office right under your nose that you've just never noticed - Getting higher salaries and more paid time off than someone doing the same job as you - That time I was getting paid 15k less than the people I was training Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
May 15, 2024 · 19 min
EP 91. When can you ask for a Pay Rise?
On this weeks episode I discuss when its appropriate to ask for a pay rise and the answer might shock you I'm diving into..... *Negotiating pay rises before you start *Adding pay rises into your contract *When and how to ask for a pay rise *What is a reasonable amount to ask for *Getting more than one pay rise in a year Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Connect with me: Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 to 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠Website
May 8, 2024 · 24 min
EP 90. What to do if you keep getting NOs after Interviews
Getting rejected from a role you really wanted is horrible but hasn't happened to most of us at some point in our career. But what about when those NOs have become a regular occurrence in our job search especially in this current market. In this weeks episode I'm talking about..... - How to use a unsuccessful job offer to your advantage - Why you might be getting NOs - What shifts you need to make in your interview style in this current job market - Dealing with rejection after interview in a career change or move - Turning those NOs into YES's If you are struggling with job interviews and can't figure out how to get shortlisted for second rounds or get the offers you want book a 1 on 1 strategy session to learn that techniques that will turn your interview results around head over to my website and book a consultation call with me ⁠⁠Website⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn
May 1, 2024 · 31 min
EP 89. How I negotiated full time money for part time hours
You've been asking so I delivered. A lot of you wanted to learn how I did it & how some of my clients have done it too. So, this week I am sharing the steps to earning more and working less in your 9-5 I'm sharing...... *How I negotiated part time hours & kept my full time salary *How you can earn more without increasing your hours *How to increase and even double your salary without having to get promoted *Why negotiating is a skill that can change your entire career and life Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn If you want to learn more about my 1 on 1 coaching head over to my website and book a consultation call with me Website
Mar 20, 2024 · 29 min
EP 88. Three Interview habits you need to Start and Stop
If you to want more job offers, better opportunities and to make higher salary negotiation easier, this is the episode to help you dot it! Learn the 3 things top candidates do in their interviews that land them multiple offers. And why I make sure my clients use them so they can get the results the want in their job searches. Plus I talk about the 3 most common things I have seen candidates do during interviews which has contributed to them not getting offers. If you keep booking interviews but can't seem to get to the point of offer or you dread interviews because you get so nervous you forget what to say, use this episode as part of your prep ************* Are you ready to change industry and add 5 figures to your salary without needing another qualification or starting over? Then book a call with me to learn more about my Coaching program Create Your own Lane and be on the list for the next start date. Book your call here Lets Connect Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn
Mar 13, 2024 · 17 min
EP 87. Are you delivering an 80k interview?
The interview mistake that's costing you offers and money - This week I'm sharing that although it's easy to know how much you want to get paid and even how much you deserve, its sometimes a lot harder to show it at interview. "If you want Senior level money you can't deliver entry level interviews." So I breakdown - How to use your interviews as leverage for bigger salaries - What a good interview sounds like - The mistakes you might currently be making that you haven't even realised “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is designed to help you change career and secure higher salaries. Click the link below to book your consultation call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn
Mar 6, 2024 · 51 min
EP 86. Who gone check you boo? with Charmaine Green-Forde
Lets talk about all the things you're not doing in your career right now that you absolutely SHOULD BE! I'm joined by fellow coach and friend I made through LinkedIn Charmaine Green-Forde. With her wealth or HR knowledge and overall badass energy we will be busting all the career myths and saying out loud all the things you wish you could like - Changing the Job titles on your CV - How to move into leadership with no experience or qualifications - Why talking about money is good - Why Charmaine's degree doesn't match the industry she worked in, but still helped her get a job in it Charmaine also shares some personal experiences that affected her own career and how they cemented her beliefs in everything we talked about This episode is basically 2 island girls having a kitchen table chat about all things career changes, upgrades and money To connect with Charmaine follow her on LinkedIn and head over to her website: Chapertoo LinkedIn Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn
Feb 21, 2024 · 30 min
EP 85. What if you were just given the wrong rules?
This might be the reason your career change hasn't worked out yet! After having such a great conversation with Jaz Marfo a few weeks ago, I wanted to dig deeper on the this topic of following the wrong set of rules for our careers. Following outdated, unnecessary rules will actually slow down your career progress. So, this week I'm sharing - How to unlearn rules and concepts holding you back in your career - Why old school thinking is slowing down your progress and money - How to use your current experience and some new techniques to change industry without starting from scratch - Just because you've always thought there was one way to be successful in your career doesn't mean there aren't 10 other ways and here's how you can find the one that gets you the career change and money you want “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open for 2024! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn
Feb 14, 2024 · 15 min
EP 84. Are YOU still selling time?
The first rule of negotiating: STOP SELLING TIME! Your work should not be on an hourly or even yearly rate based on how many hours you are in a building or doing work. What you bring to the table in your career is valuable so sell its value! This week I talk about.... - How selling time will cap what you can earn in your 9-5 - Why you should be selling RESULTS in your career and how to do it - How when I stopped selling time my salary doubled - What I did to negotiate full time money for part time hours in my corporate job and how my clients are doing the same - What you need to do to get out of the constant loop of selling time There are only a certain amount of hours in the day if you're selling time you will spend most of them working and burnt out before you can even enjoy the money you're making “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open for 2024! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money click here Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: @coachadellet LinkedIn: Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn
Feb 7, 2024 · 44 min
EP 83. Dream Big! Your next 90 days with Jaz Marfo
Today I am joined by the amazing Jaz Marfo, a fellow career coach. We are talking all about dreaming big, why there are no rules when it comes to creating your career change and how to do it in 90 days. We cover: How you can completely change your entire career in 90 days How to stop settling for good Building an action plan that keeps you moving forward CONNECT WITH JAZ 90 day next Linkedin “Create Your Own Lane” 1:1 coaching is open for 2024! Click the following link to book your free call so we start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/adelleat/30_min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.atenrich.com/coaching-services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Found the podcast helpful? Leave a review and let me know how this episode helped you Or share this episode on Instagram and tag me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @coachadellet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adelle Thompson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/At.enrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/atenrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachadellet@gmail.com⁠
Jan 31, 2024 · 28 min
Ep 82. Why are we still not negotiating
Still not negotiating? I thought we left this behind in 2023! Negotiating when a job offer is not matching what you expected Negotiating during a career change Negotiating more than you thought you could get ARE ALL ACCEPTABLE! In this episode I talk about how you can do all 3 of the above, why negotiating should be your normal and how far you set yourself back when you are not willing to ask for more money when you deserve it! “Create Your Own Lane” 1:1 coaching is open for 2024! Click the following link to book your free call so we start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/adelleat/30_min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.atenrich.com/coaching-services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Found the podcast helpful? Leave a review and let me know how this episode helped you Or share this episode on Instagram and tag me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @coachadellet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adelle Thompson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/At.enrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/atenrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachadellet@gmail.com⁠
Jan 24, 2024 · 19 min
Ep 81. Build your own table
Whether in 9-5 or entrepreneurship, are you building your own brand or letting other people tell you who you should be? In this episode I cover: What it means to build your personal brand Why building your personal brand is how you can command more money How to get opportunities to come to you How to become confident in your own brand “Create Your Own Lane” 1:1 coaching is open for 2024! Click the following link to book your free call so we start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/adelleat/30_min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.atenrich.com/coaching-services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Found the podcast helpful? Leave a review and let me know how this episode helped you Or share this episode on Instagram and tag me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @coachadellet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adelle Thompson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/At.enrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/atenrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachadellet@gmail.com⁠
Jan 17, 2024 · 27 min
Ep 80. Stop giving up before you get to the good part
As humans we give up way too soon and in this episode I’m here to tell you to stop giving up before you get to the good part I cover: Why reaching your goal is not as hard as you are making it out to be What to do when you’re scared failing again How to take action towards your goals even when fear is present “Create Your Own Lane” 1:1 coaching is open for 2024! Click the following link to book your free call so we start getting you on the right track to a better career and better money:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://calendly.com/adelleat/30_min⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.atenrich.com/coaching-services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Found the podcast helpful? Leave a review and let me know how this episode helped you Or share this episode on Instagram and tag me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @coachadellet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adelle Thompson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/At.enrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook Group:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/atenrich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coachadellet@gmail.com⁠