This is the DNA of a Professional Podcast with Tareka Wheeler, Career and Work-life Strategist. She's committed to helping professionals discover their defined natural abilities to succeed so they can advance in their careers and increase their income without sacrificing work-life harmony. Tareka will educate, liberate, and empower you each week, while sharing lessons and strategies you can use no matter where you are in your career. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and achieve your professional and personal goals, you are in the right place.
EP103: How to Take Off Your Mask and Be Your Authentic Self
Welcome back to DNA of a Professional.
Today, Tareka delves into the topic of being our authentic selves to achieve career success. Tareka discusses the challenges of conforming to societal and workplace pressures, highlighting the need to build authentic relationships and align core values with professional environments.
This episode may be challenging, but it's essential for achieving the success we aspire to in our careers. Some reflective questions are: "Who am I?" and "Where do I want to be?" to gain a deeper understanding of our authentic selves. Tareka also emphasizes the importance of consistency, intentionality, and alignment with core values in fostering authenticity. With helpful insights, Tareka emphasizes the need for us to be our true selves, build genuine relationships, and navigate our professional journeys with confidence and authenticity.
Tune in, and join Tareka in this episode as she inspires us to say goodbye to the mask and celebrate the beauty of being authentic in both of our careers and personal lives.
KEY POINTS:
- On building relationships based on authenticity in the workplace
- The importance of having core values aligned with the environment
- On taking time to reflect on who you are and where you want to be
- On navigating abilities and strengths to be your authentic self
- Show up: The pivotal role of consistency in actions and behaviors
- How this journey of authenticity starts with yourself
- On establishing a strong relationship with yourself first before others
- Let go of the mask and embrace your authenticity for growth and success
QUOTES:
“Don't be scared to tap into who you are and don't be scared to let the world know who you are because we need you. The world needs you, but they need your authentic self.” — Tareka Wheeler
“I want you to celebrate life and start to be your authentic self. Show up and be you.” — Tareka Wheeler
RESOURCES:
- Visit The Professional DNA Podcast
- Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
- Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at @infoyourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
- Learn More! Visit https://twstrategicsolutions.com/ to download free resources and explore her career development services.
- Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!
Follow Tareka on social media:
LinkedIn | Tareka Wheeler _PMP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/
IG | @tareka_thestrategist - https://www.instagram.com/tareka_thestrategist
FB | @ProfessionalDNA - https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDNA
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DNA of a Professional is produced by EPYC Media Network
6 May 2024
EP102: Unboxing Your Ability to Lead
In this episode, your host Tareka shares helpful insights on how to unlock your leadership potential by focusing on key areas like motivation, trust-building, effective communication, creating a positive work environment, and encouraging growth and development.
Tareka encourages us to reflect on our own leadership abilities and consider how we can unbox our potential to lead with authenticity and impact. As a big proponent of coaching and mentorship, she emphasizes as a leader, it is important to remember the importance of nurturing growth and development within your team. Explore how to leverage your professional DNA to become a more impactful leader in your space.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for becoming a more effective and influential leader in your professional journey today!
KEY POINTS:
- How anyone can be a leader and create an impact
- The importance of building and maintaining trust with the team
- The pivotal role of effective communication in leadership
- On creating a workspace that fosters positivity and growth
- On recognizing the value of continuous learning and development
- The importance of having a leadership mindset
- On embracing confidence, hustle, and empowering others
- On helping team members to discover potential and leverage their professional DNA
QUOTES:
"You are a self-defined leader, and you can show up in an incredible way to lead and influence others." — Tareka Wheeler
“When you as an individual, as a leader, believe in growth and development, you have an ability to lead others through this lens or this space of growth and development so that they understand that their professional development is important to you.” — Tareka Wheeler
“Unboxing your ability to lead is not easy, but unboxing your ability to lead if you are a leader or an aspiring leader is necessary.” — Tareka Wheeler
RESOURCES:
- Visit The Professional DNA Podcast
- Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
- Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at @infoyourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
- Learn More! Visit https://twstrategicsolutions.com/ to download free resources and explore her career development services.
- Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!
Follow Tareka on social media:
LinkedIn | Tareka Wheeler _PMP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/
IG | @tareka_thestrategist - https://www.instagram.com/tareka_thestrategist
FB | @ProfessionalDNA - https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDNA
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DNA of a Professional is produced by EPYC Media Network
29 Apr 2024
EP101: Why Are You Struggling with Time Management and How to Fix It
Welcome back to DNA of a Professional!
Today, your host Tareka unravels an episode on reasons why you are struggling with time management and how to fix it. Tareka delves into the concept of time management, emphasizing on the importance of understanding and managing how we interact with time. She also breaks down the common struggles individuals face in managing their time effectively, highlighting the importance of setting priorities, maintaining focus, being honest with oneself, and also integrating work-life harmony.
By addressing the root causes of time management struggles and providing practical solutions like time blocking, focusing on priorities, and consolidating schedules, Tareka truly empowers professionals to take control of their time and work towards achieving their goals.
Discover how you can optimize your time management skills and unlock your full potential in both your personal and professional endeavors. Tune in!
KEY POINTS:
- How to fix time management struggles
- The importance of prioritizing rest and work hours
- The pivotal role of time blocking to plan out daily tasks and activities
- Lack of focus as a key time management issue
- Self-reflection and setting boundaries to pursue personal goals
- Vision board as a powerful tool for strategies
- Time management: desire, goals, and life’s vision
- The importance of ‘work-life harmony’, not balance
- On being intentional about having time management
QUOTES:
“When you know what you're pursuing and career in business in life as a whole – your fitness goals, your financial goals, whatever it may be; when you are serious about that, you will take the time. And you will put energy into protecting.” — Tareka Wheeler
“One of the reasons why you're struggling with time management is that you're not keying into what are the things that need to do each day, and planning for that on a daily basis.” — Tareka Wheeler
RESOURCES:
- Visit The Professional DNA Podcast
- Schedule a Free Discovery Call! Let's talk about where you are and where you want to be in your career or business
- Ask a Career Question! Have a career development or work-life harmony questions? Email Tareka at @infoyourprofessionaldna.com and use the subject line "Career Question".
- Learn More! Visit https://twstrategicsolutions.com/ to download free resources and explore her career development services.
- Be sure to sign up for the Achiever Community email list to get weekly affirmations, career strategies, notifications about upcoming trainings, and so much more. Sign Up Today!
Follow Tareka on social media:
LinkedIn | Tareka Wheeler _PMP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/
IG | @tareka_thestrategist - https://www.instagram.com/tareka_thestrategist
FB | @ProfessionalDNA - https://www.facebook.com/ProfessionalDNA
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DNA of a Professional is produced by EPYC Media Network
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