Coaching for Millennials: A How to Guide for All Things Life & Career | Helping People Design their Career & Life Roadmap By Uncovering their Strengths, Passion & Purpose

EP50: EXPERIENCING STRESS & ANXIETY? How to Address Your Stress & Open Yourself to Mindfulness & Meditation

EP50: EXPERIENCING STRESS & ANXIETY? How to Address Your Stress and Open Yourself to Mindfulness & Meditation
 
I am so excited to bring you my good friend Sabrina Woods to the podcast! She is so special and I truly enjoyed spending time with her to talk about the topic of Mindfulness and Meditation. Let’s Dive In!!
 
Let’s first dive into understanding what mindfulness is. I feel like it is something we mention and talk about all the time, but have we truly gone deeper into what it is? 
 
Sabrina mentioned that according to the APA, Mindfulness is the movement to moment of one’s awareness of judgment. Meditation works under the umbrella of mindfulness as a whole. 
 
One of the practices of mindfulness is being in the moment and being present. Meditation is the act of removing the stress in the physical, emotional and mental process. 
Some examples of practicing meditation is: 
walking/biking
Yoga
Tia Chi
Being oneself in sense and focusing
 
The benefits in creating a space of mindfulness are:
ability to manage stress
attention and focus
efficiency
regulating emotions
cognition
increasing positive emotions/decreasing negative
 
Resources on creating mindfulness and support mentioned in todays episode:
 
Article: Job Search During Challenging Times 
http://www.sabrina-woods.com/uploads/1/0/2/3/10238814/job_search_during_challenging_times_-sabrina_woods_nov_2020.pdf
 
Tai chi video: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEOS2zoyQw4
Rise Above Your Stress:
http://www.sabrina-woods.com/uploads/1/0/2/3/10238814/rising_above_your_stress_-_sabrina_woods_-_handout_june_2019.pdf
Who Sabrina is and where to find her:
Sabrina Woods - Holistic Career Coach, Linkedin Trainer & Consultant
I help people to navigate challenging, or sometimes even mystifying, career and life transitions. I focus on career and life possibilities, but also what might take the edge off the stress in this moment. It's a holistic and resilient approach to career change and job search. In addition to coaching, I facilitate webinars and train-the-trainer sessions ranging from the Myers Briggs to Mindfulness to Linkedin. My desire is to educate, engage and inspire participants. During a session, you might sense my authenticity, down-to-earth nature, and (hopefully) infectious energy. I have taught sessions in the U.S., U.K. and Middle East. My background includes 20 years’ in the career services field at universities including Harvard, Northeastern and the University of London. I am also the President of the Career Counselors Consortium based in Boston. For more info: www.sabrina-woods.com or www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinawoods.
 
This episode was so amazing and I really enjoyed Sabrina’s insight. She has fully transformed her life through mindfulness and meditation. I as well am working into shifting and transforming some of these practices in my life. 
 
If you’re ready to action and transform your career and life, I AM HERE FOR YOU! Let’s jump on a clarity session and discuss how coaching can help transform your life! 
Here’s how to find me...
 Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
If this session brought you value today and if it impacted your life, please share it with someone who needs it. And it would mean the world to me if you would leave me a review! I read every single one of them and give shouts on the show too!
XO!
#lifecoach #mindfulness #meditation #careercoach #transformyourlife #gowhereyouwanttogo #ownyourlife #life #career #thebestisyettocome 
 
 

EP49: THE POWER OF AFFIRMATION & MINDSET: How to Shift Your Journey in Life & Control Your Story

EP49: THE POWER OF AFFIRMATION & MINDSET: How to Shift Your Journey in Life & Control Your Story
Today I want you to focus on your mind. Your mind needs care, love and exercise. Take care of it! 🤗🧠🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🏾‍♀️💆‍♀️💆🏿‍♂️
What I've learned over the years as a human and person who has had to train my mind to come back from Trauma, pain, depression, self doubt, tragedy, fear, anxiety, stress, needless to say the list can go on! 🤦🏽‍♂️🧏🏽‍♂️
At the end of the day it's your mind you have to get to know and train to do the work of where you want to be, go, and do! You have to give it the attention, training and rest so it can help you achieve the goals and successes you want! 🙌🏽🔥💭
Your #MINDSET is EVERYTHING!!
Look at the questions, read them, write them down and live with them!
 💭🧏🏽‍♂️🧏🏾‍♀️🧏🏼‍♂️🧏‍♀️💭
Don't worry about anybody but YOU! 
Your dreams, goals, vision and life is for you to achieve what you want!
 TAKE IT! OWN IT! CONTROL IT!
These questions are your guide to jump start you! 
 Who do you want to be? 
What do you want for yourself?
When do you want it?
How are you going to achieve it?
 
It's NEVER too late to start and if you need a break, take it, give yourself that permission.
 BUT don't let that self-doubt and self sabotage creep in! Remember what you came here to do! Take your time to do it at your own pace.
START TODAY! Don't strive for perfection, strive for PROGRESS
XO!
 
When you’re ready to take the action and get a coach, you know where to find me! 
 Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
 
#lifecoach #affirmations #positivity #transformyourlife #gowhereyouwanttogo #ownyourlife #life #career #thebestisyettocome #quotestolifeby
 

EP48: WHAT’S YOUR TOP 5? Harnessing The Power of Your Strengths, Skills & Talents to Build Your Passion & Discover Your Purpose

EP48: WHAT’S YOUR TOP 5? Harnessing The Power of Your Strengths, Skills & Talents to Build Your Passion & Discover Your Purpose
Hello my Chit Chatters & Millies!
In this week’s episode I am uncovering a tool that I have been using for over a decade with my clients and students to help them in your journey of academics, career and beyond. 
This tool is called StrengthsQuest. It is an assessment that helps individuals uncover themes of talent to guide them in developing their skills and strengths and focus on how to be successful in all elements of their lives. As a Career & Life Coach, I have been using my own Top 5 themes to work with my clients, learn what their challenges and pain points are and how I can successfully support them in solving their problems. 
I’ve committed myself to using my top 5 in all facets of my career, life, relationships and business. I truly believe that one someone uncovers their strengths and is able to understand how to use them, grow them and nurture them they have the ability to live to their full potential.
If you’re on a journey and on a path of seeking clarity to uncover your talents and want to learn more about your strengths let’s connect! You have the ability to enhance your life, career, relationship and family, why not take an hour to dig deep and uncover it? 
For more information, be sure to email me or slide into the DM or connect on LinkedIn
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo

EP47: HOW TO BUILD YOUR RESILIENCY IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY: 6 Way to Transform Your Mindset

EP47: HOW TO BUILD YOUR RESILIENCY IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY: 6 Way to Transform Your Mindset
Hello Millennials!
I am so excited you're here! XO!
This episode is taking a deep dive to building your resilience during the toughest of times and giving you steps to shift your mindset and behavior to create a positive new beginning. Let's go! YOU GOT THIS!!!
 
I want to start by outlining a few things....
What is resilience?
According to the Oxford Dictionary, resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
 
At it's core, resiliency is a matter of shifting, pivoting your mindset to to a positive space. Life can sometimes serve you some very challenging shit, but it's but to you to believe and affirm how you're going to overcome and move forward! 
 
Here are my top 6 ways to take action, dig deep and overcome your challenges/problems and help you become a strong resilient YOU!
 
1. Attitude of Gratitude
2. Trust in GOD
3. Create a Vision for How You Plan To Overcome Your Feelings/Emotions and Solve Your Problems/Challenges
4. Reach Out To Your Support System
5. Mindfulness & Wellness
6. Explore New Beginnings
 
 
 
 
 

EP46: HOW TO JUMP START YOUR JOB SEARCH IN 2021: 6 Tips to Get You Seen & Hired

EP46: HOW TO JUMP START YOUR JOB SEARCH IN 2021: 6 Tips to Get You Seen & Hired
Welcome back Chit Chatter! 
In today’s episode I am going deep in the steps of how to maximize your time while job searching. We all know that job searching can be very daunting, stressful and even boring. 
My tips in this episode are here to make your life and your time efficient and easy. If you’re on the hunt for a new position in 2021 make sure that you know what type of work you’re seeking. This will help you understand what keywords to use when searching in the job boards such as LinkedIn and Indeed. 
Here are my top 6 tips!
Update Your Resume
You want to make sure that your resume is screaming HIRE ME! This means going through your experience and professional development line by line.
Tailor and Customize Your Resume to Match the Job
The most important and critical document in your job search process is your resume. Yes, you need to change your resume EVERY TIME YOU APPLY.
Trick #1: Create a master version of your resume that has all of your work experience of the past 7-10 years. Be sure to be detailed in every position you help and professional positions. This will help shorten your time in creating the custom resume for the new job you’re applying to. 
Go through the job description of the job you want to apply for. Highlight  every responsibility and qualification that you know you can do. Write an example of how you can perform these tasks and duties in the margin or in your word doc. 
Use the keywords for the job description to add into your resume. These are searchable. Keywords are action words or phrases describing and action or event that are included in the description to help hiring managers and recruiters filter through applicants much quicker. You want these in your resume and cover letter. 
Keep this in a safe space, I have every single version of a resume I’ve ever written since they invented flash drives! HA! You never know when it’s time to pull up an old relic.
Update Your LinkedIn Profile
Your LinkedIn profile is your resume on steroids. It’s your resume that never sleeps and it is the place where you can get seen by recruiters and potential employers. 
Use keywords from your resume and the job descriptions you found to sprinkle throughout your profile. 
Update your headline to “actively seeking employment in BLANK industry.” Look for similar headlines amongst other LinkedIn users
The idea is that your profile needs to scream HIRE ME! HIRE ME!
Start Engaging in Networking
LinkedIn is the largest social media networking platform. With over 500 Million active users, LinkedIn is the place to stand out and get seen!
Start to search for recruiters or people in the industry or field your interested in getting hired. This is how you can start to find people and then send them a customized invitation to join their network. 
The connections you’re establishing are going to help you develop relationships and learn from those individuals who are hiring or can connect you to folks who are. 
Customizing your invitation is critical to getting accepted on someone’s network. You will want to make sure you tailor a message to the person you want to connect with BEFORE YOU SEND THE INVITATION!
Join Groups, Create Posts & Share Info
Similar to other social media platforms, you want to get noticed. LinkedIn has an algorithm that allows its users to be visible. Create a post that catches your network’s attention
Share articles and resources that people share and comment on
Comment on other people’s posts so you can create engagement and draw attention to your profile
The Cover Letter
As annoying as they may be to write, a cover letter is an essential tool in the job search process. Writing one can be tedious, but if you follow the 4 steps I outlined in the podcast you should be a wiz at writing them in no time. 
If you or someone you know needs assistance with their resume, their cover letter or LinkedIn profile, send them my way! My Job Search Pivot (JSP) program is a slam dunk to get you hired! Head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com for details on purchasing this package. 
IF you found value in this episode, do me a favor, leave a review on Apple Podcast and now on Podchaser.com. It would mean the world to me!
Until Next Time!
 
XO,
JML
 
#bestisyettocome #millennials #NewYearNewYou #LifeCoach #CareerCoach #Goals  #podcast #podcasting #LinkedIn #Jobsearch #Resume #CoverLetter

EP45: Let Me Reintroduce Myself: Podcast Rebrand |Gaining Clarity Through God |Digging Deeper in My Audience & Niche

EP45: Let Me Reintroduce Myself: Podcast Rebrand |Gaining Clarity Through God |Digging Deeper in My Audience & Niche
 
Welcome to a very special episode of the podcast. As you may have seen or heard we have gone through some changes in our branding. YAASSSS!
Now to clarify, these changes aren't big, they are just a clearer picture of who I am as your host and how I've grown in the last 8 months. With each episode, each week and each month that went by, I was learning so much about myself. The message I wanted to deliver, I became more confident and comfortable in my own skin, owning my show and serving you as my audience. Can I tell you how amazing that feels?  
These small refreshing changes are a reflection of the time we have spent together over the last 8 months! I appreciate all of you for showing up and listening. 
Growth+Clarity=Change Change is good and can help people come out of their comfort zone. That’s one of the things we talk about all the time on the show is the great things that come when you step out of your comfort zone, you let God in and you trust the process.  
In this episode, I introduce Coaching for Millennials which is the refreshed name of our podcast. This name is an evolution of what the podcast was. I dug really deep into my core with God for him to show how to serve the people I am here to help. This evolution comes with time and willingness to take the journey. I worked hard and let Him guide me. You should too! 
Let’s get specific! Coaching for Millennials: Career | Life | LinkedIn- THAT’S DEEP! 
Yes my friends it is and I am so confident about how we’re going to uncover topics about everyday life and living with more purpose and intention. 
I am so excited about all of the things career related that can help you have an amazing career and business (you can have both if you want them!)
Then there is LinkedIn which is totally my jam. I am going to bring you guests that are REAL experts on this platform, but I am going to help you uncover strategies for LinkedIn that will help you in your professional life, create connections, a community, enhance your career and find clients for your business. 
Let’s Go! I am here for you! 
#bestisyettocome #millennials #NewYearNewYou #LifeCoach #CareerCoach #Goals  #podcast #podcasting #LinkedIn

EP44: WHY PODCASTING IS FOR YOU! Tools | Resources | Inspiration to Get You Started

EP44: WHY PODCASTING IS FOR YOU! Tools | Resources | Inspiration to Get You Started
Happy New Year Friends! Welcome to 2021!
Wow! I can’t believe we are already in 2021 and I am so glad that the dumpster fire that 2020 was is now behind us! AMEN!!
As I thought about what I wanted the first episode of 2021 to be I was inspired by all the things I am grateful for and blessed with. The first thing that stood out to me was the PODCAST!!
Yes! The podcast is an instrumental part of my life and my coaching practice. It is how I get my message out to the masses. Podcast is a low cost tool to share with people anything you feel will help you create an audience and share your message. 
In this episode I am sharing with you why podcasting is for everyone and why you should start one. I outlined the top 8 tools and resources to help you get started. Bring your pen and notebook for this one! 
Let’s Dive In!
 
Top 8 Resources & Tools for Podcasting
1. Who is your Audience | Avatar | Ideal Client
Your podcast is an outlet to speak to the masses. But you must ask yourself, 
Who is it for? 
Who is your listener? 
What is the purpose of your message? 
These are some of the many questions you want to ask yourself in the process of brainstorming your content, name, description and tagline (more on that later).
2. Equipment
Equipment such as mic and pop filter is essential to produce clear and clean audio for your show. I have a blue yeti mic that I got from Best Buy because I had a gift card, but you can pick one up from Amazon. Blue Yeti’s have different price ranges, my retails $129.99, I got it on sale from Best Buy for $99.00 and had a gift card. You can pick up a decent USB Microphone from Amazon for as low as $35.00
https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Condenser-Recording-Streaming-669B/dp/B06XCKGLTP?ref_=ast_sto_dp  Be sure to checkout the reviews before purchasing
 
Pop Filter: A pop filter is going to cover your mic and help reduce the popping sounds we make when talking. It also helps to make the sound much cleaner and allows for better quality when reducing the noise in between the filter. Amazon has them for $10.00! https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Microphone-Stabilizing-Recordings-Broadcasting/dp/B01N21H9WY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=QWFJ7R2HAO1Y&dchild=1&keywords=pop+filter+for+blue+yeti&qid=1610138113&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=Pop+%2Cmi%2C157&sr=1-4
 With these two pieces of equipment you’re ready to get started in recording! 
 
3: Recording Software
There are a ton of free recording software out there. Find one that is easy for you to use and works with your equipment. Almost all mics are USB and will work on any PC or Mac. Many individuals will use Audacity or GarageBand to record. Both of these softwares are free. Audacity can be used on any computer. GarageBand is only for Mac users. 
This is going to be important for you to have good quality recordings.
 
4. Hosting Platforms
There are so many hosting platforms available today and it’s hard to always know which one is right for you. I use Podbean for my podcast because it is easy to use and very affordable. I paid $60 for the whole year through a special promo. Podbean offers the flexibility of having an app that is available for Android and iOS. This gives you the option to record from your phone if you ever have a moment of inspiration on the go. Here is a link to learn more about hosting platforms and deciding which one is the best for you: https://www.podcastinsights.com/best-podcast-hosting/
 
5. Episode Recording & Launch Date
**I forgot to mention this in the audio**
At some point...You’re going to want to create an intro and outro for your podcast. This is telling your listeners what your show is about and what they can expect from your show. It is different from an episode intro which comes before the show intro on each episode. An intro is typically no longer than 1 minute long and accompanied by some music. You can do this for FREE too! Your outro is telling your audience thank you for listening, like, review, and share. Let them know here they can find you!
 
When you first launch your show it’s always a good idea to have a batch of episodes ready before launching. These are episodes recorded ready to go on a moment's notice or scheduled if your platform permits. This will help you in your show’s promotion and having a successful launch. These first few episodes are going to help you get noticed in your category and determine the frequency of when your episode should air. I do weekly episodes and I am working on creating content to do 2 episodes per week. The more episodes and content to you create the more visibility you can create for your show and the more your audience will come find you. CONSISTENCY IS KEY!!!
6. Podcast Name | Tagline | Description
Your podcast name is going to be the most important decision you make when you’re creating your show. You want your name to be a reflection of you and your audience, BUT it needs to be searchable for your avatar and audience to find you! This goes back to number 1 in this list. Your tagline and description need to be a part of the searchable keywords that will help your audience find you when they are searching. 
 
For example: I am a Millennial Coach. Therefore Millennials are my audience. My niche, which goes with categories is Career | Life | LinkedIn so this is Education, Career, Business & Society & Culture. All of the terms (career, life, LinkedIn and coach) are searchable in the search field of the podcasts. You just need to find what fits well for you. 
 
**Sign up for a clarity session to help you dig deeper on what this is! hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com**
 
7. Channel Art  or Podcast Cover Art & Promo Artwork
If you’re really good with graphic design, this will super easy, but if you’re not, it could still be super easy! You can go to Canva and find templates to help you create all of your cover art and channel art. I didn’t really jump on the Canva bandwagon until 6 months after having my podcast so I had someone design it for me. A great space for great designers is on Fiverr. Super affordable, quick and easy. I think my channel art was about $35.00 when I launched last March (first episode released was April). You also want to create promo art for different social media platforms. I promote my podcast on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn each have different size photo/images. Canva is a great tool to create this. You can head over to my Instagram to check out all of my promo artwork. 
 
8.  Podcast Pro University
Last but not least is Podcast Pro University! This is the mecca of podcast courses and I promise you it is worth every single penny of your investment. This is the #1 podcast course out there and I promise you if you follow everything Stef says you will be charting everywhere in your categories! 
 
 I purchased this course after I had launched my podcast and I wish I had learned about a lot sooner because I truly believe I would have had a better launch. BUT I learned so much from the course that helped me grow my show, audience, downloads and make a profit!!
 
You can take advantage of of Podcast Pro University by going to: https://josemiguellongo--stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/podcastprouniversity/?ref=ep44
 
Thank you all for being an amazing part of my heart and community. I am so excited for all of the beautiful episodes and things we are going to create in 2021. This podcast is just getting started and the best is yet to come!
 Xo,
José Miguel
#bestisyettocome #millennials #NewYearNewYou #LifeCoach #CareerCoach #Goals  #podcast #podcasting

EP43: How To Achieve Everything You Want In 2021!

EP43: How to Achieve Everything You Want in 2021
Hello Chit Chatters! 
I want to start this week's episode by saying Thank you! Thank you for make 2020 an amazing year! I embarked on this journey as a podcaster in March and launched "Chit Chat with José Miguel" in April. By May I pivoted and changed the name to "Life & Business Coaching for Millennials" 
I am so proud, grateful and blessed for what we've built together! This podcast has been a blessing in so many ways. Even though 2020 has been a year like no other, you all showed up to listen to me rant and share topics that I felt were important for the world to listen to,  but also things that lit up my soul. 
As we close the chapter on 2020 and say goodbye to one of the most difficult years in many of our lifetimes, I want to welcome 2021 with you in helping you achieve everything you want! 
Every year I find the best planner to help me map out my year. As time has gone by, I've reflected on the year that is coming to a close to see how I've grown and achieved my goals and my resolutions.
I use this to outline and map what brought me the most energy and joy in my goals and activities. 
To achieve everything you want, you have to be really self-aware of the things that will bring you the most joy and happiness because otherwise you will get stuck and feel like you're not taking any action in achieving your goals. This also means you need to be realistic!
To help you stay focused and productive and be successful, think about the things you want to focus on and will help you create your best life! If it doesn't energize then save for later. It's okay to put it on the back burner for another time. Don't send precious energy on time to things that don't feed your soul!
Envision all of the things you want for yourself in 2021. Dream big and think how they are going to give you the life you want to live. Use the prompts below to help you map them out
Here's my strategy and prompts:
 
What do you want to become in the new year? 
What are the projects that you feel will bring you the most joy and energy?
What does the year look like for you?
How do you want to spend your time? 
Make a list of all the things you want to achieve 
From your list pick the top 3 things that are the most important to you and will help you create the best life for your year.
Circle the top 3 and write down why they are the most important. 
 
**DISCLOSURE** I borrowed the statements below from one of my favorite coaches Marie Forleo
For each one connect the following statements to it:
I'd love you to start
I'd love you to remember
I'd love you to focus on
These prompts are from Marie's Decade In Review from 2020. I love how she uses them to help people think beyond just making a list and actually visualizing what can be done. 
 
Implement these to your top 3 list. This will help you reflect but also give you perspective on your values and how you will spend your time! 
 
Next, think about the things that you might need to learn to actually accomplish these goals. Have awareness of what skills you need to develop and be able to train or learn them. This will impact your energy, motivation and time.
 
I encourage use of a journal or planner to map this exercise and activity out. Think about what form of accountability and support you're going to need to help you achieve these goals and be realistic so you can be successful in 2021!
 
Thank you all for being an amazing part of my heart and community. I am so excited for all of the beautiful episodes and things we are going to create in 2021. This podcast is just getting started and the best is yet to come!
 
#bestisyettocome #millennials #NewYearNewYou #LifeCoach #CareerCoach #Goals

EP42: A Year End Review: Taking in 2020 & Appreciating the Blessings of the Year

Please excuse the audio in this episode. I recorded it ony phone. It was important for me to share with you this short episode because I appreciate all of you who listen to this show. I am so blessed and grateful for all of you that listen. Thank you for being the best part of 2020.
I am excited for an epic 2021 and for the next couple of shows I am going to bring to you!
I want to wish you a blessed, safe and happy holidays!
All my love,
José Miguel

EP41: WHY YOU ARE ENOUGH: Uncovering Road Blocks & Mind Blocks That Keep YOU From Your True Potential

Hello Friends,
 
Welcome to another episode. I am so glad you're here listening with us today. In this episode I map out the 4 most common reasons why many people and myself include struggle to live in our true potential. 
Everyone is always a work in progress of the best version of themselves. To grow and succeed to get to the next level, you ALWAYS need to reflect and understand what is keeping you from the next level and learn what is preventing you for getting there sooner. 
 
These 4 pain points will help you know when they are happening and how to uncover them and be more aware. 
I. Comfort Zone
II. Imposter Syndrome & What Others Think
III. Perfectionism
IV. Linking Your Beliefs & Values
 
Be sure to bring your notebook or journal for this one because you're gonna want to right down every details. 
 
Enjoy!
 
Xo,
 
José Miguel