How to Decode Leadership and Elevate Your Career with Dean Jenny Darroch
Release Date: 05/22/2024
How to Make a Confident Career Pivot
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You are not crazy for wanting more, and you are not ungrateful for questioning if your current path still fits. Change is a natural part of career growth, but for many mid- to late-career professionals, fear and doubt make the idea of starting over feel impossible. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to make a career pivot with strategy, self-awareness, and confidence, no matter how long you have been in the game. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, she helps you evaluate your reality, understand your values, and design an intentional plan that...
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Recovering Confidence When Work Knocks You Down
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Setbacks can shake your confidence, your stability, and your sense of identity. Whether you have been laid off, made a mistake, or received unexpected feedback, losing confidence can feel like losing control. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to rebuild your confidence step by step after a setback at work. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia walks through how to regain your footing with self-awareness, structure, and small intentional actions that rebuild belief in yourself. You will learn: Why confidence takes a hit after a setback ...
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How to Keep Up at Work Without Constant Reinvention
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The world of work is changing faster than ever, and staying relevant can feel overwhelming. Do you really need to take a new course every week, become a thought leader, or completely reinvent yourself to keep up? Absolutely not. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down what real relevance looks like and how to maintain it without burnout or pressure. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, she shows how to focus on what matters most, staying informed, visible, and valuable without exhausting yourself trying to keep pace with every trend. You will...
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3 Personality-Based Networking Strategies That Actually Work
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Do you hate networking? You are not alone. For many professionals, networking feels forced, fake, and exhausting. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre redefines what networking really is and how to make it authentic, strategic, and aligned to your personality. Julia breaks down why traditional networking advice fails introverts and overachievers, and she shares a simple approach that helps you connect genuinely without the small talk or awkward coffee chats. You will learn how to: Reframe networking from transactional to relational Identify your natural networking style...
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Are You Burned Out or Just Bored?
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If you feel drained, unmotivated, or disconnected from your work, you might be tempted to label it burnout. But what if it is actually boredom? In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down the key differences between burnout and boredom, what each means for your well-being, and how to recover and re-engage with your career. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia helps you identify whether you are overextended or under-stimulated and what steps to take next to regain energy, meaning, and motivation at work. You will learn: How burnout and boredom...
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Why You Were Passed Over (and How to Move Forward)
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It is frustrating when your hard work does not lead to the outcome you expected. You showed up, delivered, and still the promotion went to someone else. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre explains how to reset your focus after a missed promotion so you can move forward with clarity, not just frustration. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia walks you through how to process the disappointment, analyze what happened, and decide whether to stay, pivot, or move on. This episode is a practical guide for anyone navigating career setbacks with...
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Why Staying Quiet Is Holding You Back At Work
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If asking for a raise, a new project, or even clearer boundaries makes you nervous, you are not alone. Most professionals know their worth but freeze when it is time to speak up. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to ask for what you want with clarity, confidence, and strategy, without feeling aggressive or entitled. Through her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia breaks down how to prepare for uncomfortable conversations, make direct requests, and navigate communication differences between you and your manager. You will learn: Why asking for...
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How to Win at Office Politics Without Losing Yourself
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Office politics can feel like a maze of hidden agendas, alliances, and unspoken rules. But what if you could navigate it all while staying true to your values? In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre breaks down how to manage relationships, build credibility, and protect your integrity even when the workplace dynamics get complicated. Using her Control Your Career framework, Julia shares strategies for building influence without playing games, setting boundaries that keep you grounded, and communicating in ways that reduce tension rather than fuel it. You will learn: How to...
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How to Be Seen as a Leader (Even Without the Title)
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Leadership is not about the title on your business card, it is about how others experience working with you. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre shares how to build influence, credibility, and visibility even when you are not in a management role. Using her five-stage Control Your Career framework, Julia explains how to bridge the gap between how you see yourself and how others perceive you, identify your authentic leadership style, and take small but powerful steps that create real impact. If you have ever felt overlooked for a promotion, invisible in meetings, or...
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How to get promoted at work (and why you’re being overlooked)
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Are you a high performer at work who delivers results but still feels overlooked for promotions, raises, and recognition? You are not alone. Many ambitious professionals find that hard work and reliability are not enough to advance their careers. In this episode of Control Your Career, Julia Toothacre, Strategic Career Consultant, explains the real reasons talented employees get passed over and how you can shift from invisible to valued. You will discover: -Why visibility matters more than output in career advancement -How being too reliable can make you seem safe instead of promotable -The...
info_outlineI am thrilled to have Jenny Darroch, PhD, the esteemed Dean of the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio on the podcast. The conversation was rich with insights from Jenny’s corporate and academic life. We discuss Jenny's background, her leadership style rooted in dignity and respect, and the hiring process, including the importance of cover letters and traditional resumes in academia, and more. We also touch on the complexities of navigating higher education's hierarchical structure and recognizing one's place and value within an organization.
From her corporate beginnings in New Zealand to her influential role in academia, she has consistently demonstrated a passion for leadership and making a tangible difference in students' lives. Her leadership style, shaped primarily by her time at the Drucker School, is rooted in creating space for team members to excel, emphasizing how leaders can be effective and empathetic at the same time.
Control Your Career is a podcast to help you conquer uncertainty, shatter imposter syndrome, and rise above the expectations imposed by others. Hosted by Julia Toothacre, a seasoned career coach and strategist at Ride The Tide Collective, she empowers professionals like you to find clarity, navigate your current career with finesse, and propel yourself toward career advancement in alignment with your unique personality, preferences, and values.
Season 10 is all about people managers and, specifically, what managers want and expect from their employees and teams. Julia is interviewing people managers with at least 10 years of management experience and who are currently managers to help you understand their mindset and expectations. Each episode will have action items you can apply to your unique situation and consider in your relationship with your manager.
You can find this episode and more at ridethetidecollective.com and you can connect with Julia on LinkedIn, where she posts career information and inspiration to help you control your career.
Episode Blog Post: https://ridethetidecollective.com/2024/05/22/season10episode8/