Sheila Starr Career Coach

Sheila Starr Career Coach Helping women create successful careers. Overcome your self-doubt and learn all the practical skills to get that next-level job.

There are a few things I learned in my 34-year career about how to get promoted.You probably think it's all about workin...
15/11/2022

There are a few things I learned in my 34-year career about how to get promoted.

You probably think it's all about working hard, being loyal, performing well, and having lots of experience.

But it isn't!

Those things rarely get you promoted but there are other things that can really increase your chances.

I am running a free session on Zoom next week where I share:

The 3 Tricks to getting Promoted - that no-one ever tells you.

It's on Tuesday 22 November at 19.00 - so come along or tell anyone you think needs this.

My mission is to get women to step up and become the senior leaders of the future.

I want to help women learn how to get the promotion they deserve.

The link is in the comments to grab the Zoom link.

How to persuade your mind that it will be a good week.Take some time to notice all of the good things.In your homeIn you...
14/11/2022

How to persuade your mind that it will be a good week.

Take some time to notice all of the good things.

In your home
In your family
In your life
In your job
In your commute (or lack of one)

There are so many magical moments in our lives and we shouldn't let them go unnoticed.

Stop being quite so BUSY.

Do you have those times when you suddenly say:

"Where did the day go?"
"How did I get here?"

That's because you are on autopilot and end up at your destination without enjoying the journey.

The problem with this approach is that we miss all the magical moments.

Not only that but when we are busy the things we tend to remember are the things:

that went wrong,
that made us angry or sad,
that left us feeling frustrated or angry

So, in order to persuade your mind that it will be a good week - we need to focus more on the things that go well.

Whenever you start to feel a negative emotion - refocus your attention on something good.

Take time to look forward to the good stuff and tell your mind that there is so much good stuff going on - that it will start to believe you.

You find what you seek - so look for the good stuff.

What good stuff have you got going on this week?

One of the best ways to progress in your career is...........To be promoted internally.But you can't just expect to get ...
07/11/2022

One of the best ways to progress in your career is...........

To be promoted internally.

But you can't just expect to get promoted because you've been there a long time, or because you are good at your job.

There are things that you need to do in order to get promoted.

You need to offer constructive input, ideas, and solutions.

You need to be positive and support the company's vision.

You need to proactively get involved in projects and strategy sessions.

You need to be likable and easy to get on with.

You need to get known for the right reasons.

These are just a few of the things that will help you get promoted.

So, which of these do you need to do more of?

Are you making a big enough impact in your career?Most women I speak to feel that they have more to offer.And they are r...
21/10/2022

Are you making a big enough impact in your career?

Most women I speak to feel that they have more to offer.

And they are right - you do have more to offer.

You are good enough, clever enough, smart enough.

I have learned some strategies over my career that I want to share with you.

5 things that have seen me climb the career ladder.

Come along to my live event on Zoom - Wednesday 26 October at midday UK time. The link is in the comments.

SMILE.......😀It is National SMILE day today.But I don't need a "day" to encourage me to smile.I love smiling. One of my ...
07/10/2022

SMILE.......😀

It is National SMILE day today.

But I don't need a "day" to encourage me to smile.

I love smiling. One of my bosses many years ago called me Smiler.

There are so many good reasons to smile more:

1. It improves your mood😎
Endorphins get released making you feel happier which improves your mood and increases positive thoughts.

2. It helps with pain relief😯
A good smile and a laugh can relieve aches and pains. It triggers feel-good chemicals which produce the body's natural pain killers.

3. It lowers blood pressure📉
Smiling and laughing does clever stuff in your body that decreases your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure.

4. It helps with stress relief🤬
Smiling helps you manage your stress response and reduce its impact.

5. You build better relationships👫
People who smile more are considered more likable and that helps maintain good relationships, which helps our overall well-being.

6. Better Performance📈
Smiling and happiness positively impact your performance. It makes you more creative and efficient by having positive emotions that invigorate us.

7. It makes you look younger - woohoo🥳
Smiling gives the illusion of youth. A happy face appears uplifting and younger.

8. It's catching😀😁😀😁
Smiling has a really positive effect on those around you.
When you see someone smile, it makes you smile and we all feel much happier.

So just DECIDE to SMILE MORE.😀😁😂😃😄😆☺️🤗

What do you call a deer with no eyes?
No Idea

Come on!!! Tell me your worst joke. Let's have a laugh this Friday afternoon.

Have a fabulous weekend.

To have a successful career you must have relaxing breaks.We need to recharge and give our minds a rest.When did you las...
04/10/2022

To have a successful career you must have relaxing breaks.

We need to recharge and give our minds a rest.

When did you last have a complete break?

I enjoyed a week in Portugal last week and have come back feeling refreshed and focussed.

22/09/2022

Top tips for a successful interview

Interviews are scary things 😱 but we have to experience them in order to progress in our careers.

We can't let the terror of the interview stop us from taking that next step.

There are some things that we can do to significantly increase our chances of getting the job.

1️⃣ Prepare - spend some time looking at the job and match your own experiences to the spec.

Research the organisation and the people so that you are well informed.

2️⃣ Practice - people rarely do this and it is a real game-changer.

Practice out loud because nothing in your head sounds the same when you say it outloud.

3️⃣ Perform - this is how you show up on the day.

Make sure you are dressed to impress, stand tall and make eye contact.

Keep your answers clear and concise.

✳If you follow these steps you will feel more confident and more able to answer the questions on the day.

▶️You can download my free guide for more advice.
▶️Check out my website for free resources. sheilastarrcoaching.co.uk
▶️I also offer Interview prep sessions or a low-cost online course

My aim is to help you be brave enough to apply and prepared enough to perform well.

Let me know your interview experiences.

09/09/2022

Does well, could do better.

This is the story of my life!

That is what my school report always said.

This is what my 121 reviews said for the first few years.

I still feel like this sometimes.

Do you feel like this?

You have a good job but you could go for a better one
You earn a decent salary but you could earn more
You like your job but you could find a job you love
You are not fat but you could be a little thinner
You are healthyish but you could be a bit fitter
You have an ok life but it could be more adventurous

Do these thoughts go round and round in your head, or is it just me?

There are things I know I can do better and once I realise that's the case I do find ways to do better.

I don't want to get old wishing I had done more, regretting trying new things and so I will do better.

What could you do today to make your life better?

You could come along to my FREE webinar where I share ways you can get a better job and have a better career.

It's on Tuesday 20th September at midday.

The link to sign up is in the comments.

I'd love to see you there.

If you could wave a magic wand what would your career look like?Wouldn't it be fabulous if that could happen?🧚‍♀️Abracad...
08/09/2022

If you could wave a magic wand what would your career look like?

Wouldn't it be fabulous if that could happen?
🧚‍♀️Abracadabra....I'm now the CEO.

🧚‍♀️Abracadabra....I now believe in myself

What would you wish for?

⭐More confidence
⭐To be better at interviews
⭐To know that you could do the job if you get it
⭐To be brave enough to apply

Well, you don't need a magic wand for these.

You just need some coaching.

All of these things are easily addressed with the right strategies and support.

Come along to my Free Webinar where I share 5 strategies that will help you accelerate your career.

Tuesday 20 September at midday. The link is in the comments

Small steps are all you need but you must...take them consistently. 👣You do NOT need to take massive action to change yo...
02/09/2022

Small steps are all you need but you must...

take them consistently. 👣

You do NOT need to take massive action to change your life.
But you do need to take some kind of ACTION.

It all starts with knowing what it is you want. Because if you don't you will be taking steps in the wrong direction. So GET CLEAR.

Once you know then you need to be committed to achieving it. It must be something you get emotionally attached to so that you don't give up. GET COMMITTED

Then you GET STARTED. What is the first small step you could take?

👟One small step moves you forward.
🥾Another small step moves you forward some more.
🥿🥿A collection of small steps gets the momentum going.
👠👠👠Keep taking one small step after another and suddenly you will have reached your destination.

Look back and see how far you have come.👀

Remember to celebrate each step because the journey is an epic adventure that should be enjoyed.👏🥳

Everything I have achieved in my career and my life has been done by taking small steps.

🎶Today I sang a song that three weeks ago I felt like I had no chance of being able to sing.

It was in Italian, it was long, it was high, it was quick.

The first time I tried was a disaster but I approached it by taking small steps.

1. Learn the Italian words and pronunciation.
2. Learn the tune without the words
3. Decide where to breathe
4. Sing the first verse over and over
5. Sing the chorus over and over - this was the hardest part
6. Sing the second verse over and over
7. Sing it all - over and over

Every day I sang this song or some of it.
It was so difficult and exhausting that I only sang it for about ten minutes each day to start with.🤪

Today I sang that song pretty well.
There is still work to do but after three consistent weeks of practicing using small steps, I can now sing it.⭐

What do you want to achieve that feels too big and daunting right now?

How could you break it down into small steps?

Find me at www.sheilastarrcoaching.co.uk

18/08/2022

Are you ready to take that next step in your career but something is holding you back??

❎Do you think you need to meet 100% of the criteria before you apply?
❎Do you worry that your interview will be rubbish?
❎Do you fear that you will get the job and then not be good enough to do it?

Whatever it is that's stopping you take a moment to acknowledge it.

Understand what it really is that is stopping you.

Then ask yourself - is this true?

Because it probably isn't.

✅You don't need to meet 100% of the criteria before you apply
✅Your interview will be great if you prepare effectively
✅You will be able to do the new job.

Once you know what is holding you back, you can start to work out how to get over it and move forward.

One step at a time.

If you are ready to get that next-level role - then come and join my ⭐FREE webinar⭐ next week.

How to Accelerate Your Career

In this one-hour session you will discover:

✳The 5 mistakes women make in their careers and how to avoid them
✳How to bust the "I'm not good enough" myth
And
✳The one BIG secret that will get you committed to taking that next step.

It's on Wednesday 25 August at midday UK time.

You can save your place using the link in the comments.

10/08/2022

The 5 things that got me to my 6-figure salary are:

1️⃣. Belief - doing the mindset work and learning to believe in myself was the no.1 thing that helped me progress in my career.

It helped me even when times were tough, jobs were challenging and my life was pants. 👎

It is also an ongoing process. I still work on my mindset now, as no matter how successful you are, those pesky gremlins keep turning up and they keep needing to be put in their place.

2️⃣. Clarity - getting really clear on what I wanted to do and what I wanted to achieve helped me take the right action at the right time.👀

Also, an ongoing process, as life changes, passions change and needs change. So don't be worried about changing direction.

3️⃣. Being brave - great opportunities rarely land in your lap. I have gone looking for them, and I have had terrifying conversations with people to put myself forward. I have made decisions that have scared me and applied for jobs I wasn't sure I could do, but these are the actions that make a big difference.😱

4️⃣ Investment - I have invested in myself. I know what I am worth and what I am capable of but sometimes I need help to unlock my potential.

I have spent thousands of £££'s and hours on my own development. I have done courses, read books, had coaches, and implemented the learnings.

Not all of it was good, but some of it was amazing and it all moved me forward. Having someone to learn from is the most effective way to become more successful in less time.

5️⃣. Fun - if you enjoy something generally you are better at it, and if you get better at it, you enjoy it more.

I have made sure that I enjoy my jobs. I have created working environments to have fun in, places that are full of laughter and compassion. This has resulted in high-performing teams.

I have also made sure that there is fun and adventure in my life, and that it's not all about work.💃

Which of these 5 things are you not doing?

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