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Ways to move on from a d3ad-end job #careergrowth #career #professionaldevelopment
Dec. 13, 2025

Ways to move on from a d3ad-end job #careergrowth #career #professionaldevelopment

Check out the full Episode 58 that addresses the listener question about how to get out of a dead-end job. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

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The way people go about a career has changed  #careerdevelopment #career #careergrowth
Dec. 12, 2025

The way people go about a career has changed #careerdevelopment #career #careergrowth

Check out the full Episode 59 that addresses the listener question about how to talk about their job as a career. First: you don’t have to, but it will ease some aspects of a potential job search, interview prep, and negotiating compensation if you feel more confident if asked about your career. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

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Listener Question: How can I talk about my job as a career? #career #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Dec. 11, 2025

Listener Question: How can I talk about my job as a career? #career #careergrowth #careerdevelopment

Check out the full Episode 59 that addresses the listener question about how to talk about their job as a career. First: you don’t have to, but it will ease some aspects of a potential job search, interview prep, and negotiating compensation if you feel more confident if asked about your career. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

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How can I talk about my job as a career? | Ask Christa!
Dec. 10, 2025

How can I talk about my job as a career? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about the distinction between a job and a career and how to talk about them in a way that works for you. She emphasizes that it's perfectly acceptable to love a job without labeling it as a career. Christa discusses the evolving nature of careers, the importance of self-reflection on personal strengths, and how to articulate one's job in a way that aligns with career aspirations. She…

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Two common (and FRUSTRATING!!!) scenarios re job promotions #corporatelife #careergrowth #career
Dec. 8, 2025

Two common (and FRUSTRATING!!!) scenarios re job promotions #corporatelife #careergrowth #career

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Help! How do I get out of a d3ad-end job??? (excerpt from listener question) #career #careergrowth
Dec. 7, 2025

Help! How do I get out of a d3ad-end job??? (excerpt from listener question) #career #careergrowth

Check out the full Episode 58 that addresses the listener question about how to get out of a dead-end job. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Timing matters with job promotions... #corporatelife #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth
Dec. 6, 2025

Timing matters with job promotions... #corporatelife #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth

Check out the full Episode 57 that addresses the listener question about how to convince their manager that they’re ready for a promotion. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

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It's hard when you realize you're in a d3ad end job #career #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Dec. 5, 2025

It's hard when you realize you're in a d3ad end job #career #careergrowth #careerdevelopment

Check out the full Episode 58 that addresses the listener question about how to get out of a dead-end job. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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I'm Going Nowhere in My Job, How Can I Get Out of This? | Ask Christa! (S5E58)
Dec. 4, 2025

I'm Going Nowhere in My Job, How Can I Get Out of This? | Ask Christa! (S5E58)

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concern about feeling at a standstill in their job with no possible development ahead. She discusses the emotional journey of loving a job and then feeling stuck due to a lack of advancement opportunities. Christa emphasizes the importance of recognizing job stagnation and provides strategies for seeking new opportunities and resources for career development. She encourages listeners to explore organiz…

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Excerpt from listener question and fear of going nowhere in their career #career #careergrowth
Dec. 1, 2025

Excerpt from listener question and fear of going nowhere in their career #career #careergrowth

Check out the full Episode 56 that addresses the listener question about how to break the feeling that their career is going nowhere. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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It often surprises leaders that professional development is toward the top of the must-have list...
Nov. 30, 2025

It often surprises leaders that professional development is toward the top of the must-have list...

Check out the full Episode 57 that addresses the listener question about how to convince their manager that they’re ready for a promotion. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!<…

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Overcoming career stagnation #careerdevelopment #career #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth
Nov. 29, 2025

Overcoming career stagnation #careerdevelopment #career #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth

Check out the full Episode 56 that addresses the listener question about how to break the feeling that their career is going nowhere. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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No budget does not mean "no growth" #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment #corporatelife
Nov. 28, 2025

No budget does not mean "no growth" #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment #corporatelife

Check out the full Episode 55 that addresses the listener question about how to continue their career development after their company cut the development budget. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn f…

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What work promotions are about... #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment #corporatelife
Nov. 27, 2025

What work promotions are about... #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment #corporatelife

Check out the full Episode 57 that addresses the listener question about how to convince their manager that they’re ready for a promotion. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!<…

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Excerpt from listener question: How do I convince my manager I'm ready for a promotion? #career
Nov. 26, 2025

Excerpt from listener question: How do I convince my manager I'm ready for a promotion? #career

Check out the full Episode 57 that addresses the listener question about how to convince their manager that they’re ready for a promotion. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!<…

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How can I convince my manager I'm ready for a promotion? |  Ask Christa!
Nov. 25, 2025

How can I convince my manager I'm ready for a promotion? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Dr. Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about feeling ready for a promotion and needing to convince their manager they deserve the promotion. Christa discusses the importance of understanding the promotion process, the role of readiness, and the value of a formal development plan. She emphasizes that promotions should be based on an employee's readiness to succeed in a new role rather than just mastering their current posit…

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Lack of development budget can lead to new opps? #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment
Nov. 24, 2025

Lack of development budget can lead to new opps? #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment

Check out the full Episode 55 that addresses the listener question about how to continue their career development after their company cut the development budget. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn f…

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Overcoming the concept of going nowhere #career #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment
Nov. 23, 2025

Overcoming the concept of going nowhere #career #careergrowth #professionaldevelopment

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Ask Christa! Business Questions, Straight Answers, Real Impact

© 2025 Christa Dhimo in partnership with Impono LLC and 21st Century Strategies. Ask Christa! has a pending Trademark. All Rights Reserved.

I record and produce my podcasts using Riverside and their music library for subscribers.

Links:
Ask Christa!: https://www.askchrista.com/
The “More Answers…” newsletter https://www.askchrista.com/newsletter/
Contact & Booking: …

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Collaborate with others for development opportunities #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment
Nov. 22, 2025

Collaborate with others for development opportunities #professionalgrowth #professionaldevelopment

Check out the full Episode 55 that addresses the listener question about how to continue their career development after their company cut the development budget. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn f…

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Changing industries is a reset, not a cancelation! #careerchange #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Nov. 21, 2025

Changing industries is a reset, not a cancelation! #careerchange #careergrowth #careerdevelopment

Check out the full Episode 54 that addresses the listener question about whether it’s possible to change industries without taking a big step back in your career.

There are many reasons why someone may want to change industries, from job stability to complexity, and from feeling like you’re hit a dead-end to wanting a more fulfilling role in an industry that speaks more to your personal values.

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Breaking the habit of feeling you're going nowhere (career stagnation) #careerguidance #career
Nov. 20, 2025

Breaking the habit of feeling you're going nowhere (career stagnation) #careerguidance #career

Check out the full Episode 56 that addresses the listener question about how to break the feeling that their career is going nowhere. As always, the show notes include additional resources to explore various ways to continue your development, including free online courses.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and learnings from listener questions, where I offer what works, then offer additional resources you can learn from in the show notes!
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Changing industries? Check your technical skills #careerchange #careergrowth #careerdevelopment
Nov. 19, 2025

Changing industries? Check your technical skills #careerchange #careergrowth #careerdevelopment

Check out the full Episode 54 that addresses the listener question about whether it’s possible to change industries without taking a big step back in your career.

There are many reasons why someone may want to change industries, from job stability to complexity, and from feeling like you’re hit a dead-end to wanting a more fulfilling role in an industry that speaks more to your personal values.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and lear…

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How can I stop feeling like my career is going nowhere? | Ask Christa!
Nov. 18, 2025

How can I stop feeling like my career is going nowhere? | Ask Christa!

Summary
In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about feeling stagnant in their career despite having qualifications, experience, and an upcoming promotion. The listener shares how setbacks, including layoffs and a lack of challenging opportunities, led to feelings of being stuck. Christa emphasizes the importance of shifting perspectives on career stagnation, encouraging listeners to recognize their progress and prepare for future opportun…

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Watch outs when shifting to a new industry #careergrowth #careerdevelopment #careerchange
Nov. 17, 2025

Watch outs when shifting to a new industry #careergrowth #careerdevelopment #careerchange

Check out the full Episode 54 that addresses the listener question about whether it’s possible to change industries without taking a big step back in your career.

There are many reasons why someone may want to change industries, from job stability to complexity, and from feeling like you’re hit a dead-end to wanting a more fulfilling role in an industry that speaks more to your personal values.

Visit my show’s website, AskChrista.com, for more practical tips, tricks, and lear…

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