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EP84: Celebrating 10,000 Downloads & A Special Giveaway!

EP84: Celebrating 10,000 Downloads & A Special Giveaway!
What's going on Chit Chatter so in the intro, I mentioned that I have a special little giveaway and we're celebrating. And so I'm excited to share with you that we have actually reached over 10,000 downloads of the podcast, which is such an amazing, amazing feat. I want to celebrate this with you because it is something that I never even thought could happen. I mean, of course I thought it could happen. But it wasn't something that I hadn't been thinking about. And to be quite honest, the show has been in existence since April of 2020. So we're literally 15 and a half months into the show. And to have 10,000 downloads to me means the world. So for you as listeners, I'm so so grateful for you!
Thank you so much for supporting me, supporting this community that we've created together for listening in, and being part of the show. You know, every week that I bring a new episode and I bring new guests is really to support a community of people who need to hear what the world is seeing what the world is feeling, and being able to share topics about things that we're actually living through and feeling and things that people may want to explore. 
 
I'm so grateful and blessed to have all of you listeners who have stuck with me for the last year and a half and have been part of the show. I also want to mention that for anybody who is out there that has listened to the show, maybe you've listened to one episode, maybe you've listened to five episodes, and you've got something out of that. That, to me, is important because you may not listen to every episode because maybe it doesn't resonate with you or the content isn't for you. What I'm trying to get at with this whole entire rant that I'm going on, is that if there's something that you truly wish to want to do and accomplish, you can do it and you have to just set your heart on a goal and make sure you stick with it. This podcast was something that I had talked about for years!! Finally in the middle of the pandemic I said I'm going to launch it, I want to do it, and I did it really messy, and I did it with all my heart and the show has grown so much!
 
You know we originally started with a name of chit chat with Jose Miguel which is why I still say hey chatters, but also I went through a rebrand, I launched my coaching practices, and then came the clients and then all of the different packages. So much came from launching this podcast. And so much growth has happened in the last year and a half. The point is, if you're, if you're someone who has a goal, or wish or a dream that you're looking to achieve, that you want to actually make happen, don't let other things in your life get in the way of actually achieving your dreams and achieving your goals. 
 
Everything that you want to do in your life is absolutely 100% possible, you just have to have the right mindset, you have to have the right support systems. The most important thing is you have to believe in yourself, you have to believe in yourself to know that you are capable and 100% able to do what you want, the journey to get there. To actually get to that level that you want to be may not be easy, but everyone has the ability to pursue it. I shouldn't even say but, it's all about you not giving up on yourself. I had moments in time where the podcast to me was just like, I'm just gonna  talk and say things that maybe are going to connect with people. And maybe they won't, and never in my brightest days or my worst of days did I think that we would be at 10,000 downloads. It's such an amazing thing to celebrate! 
 
Ultimately it shows that there are people out there who are hearing what I'm sharing and hearing the episodes week in and week out, and it's resonating with them. That's what's most important. As long as I know that there are people out there who are getting value out of what we're talking about and the conversations we're sharing, I'm going to continue to grow the podcast. Thank you so much for the support. I can't thank you enough. I'm so grateful. 
 
Now, I mentioned something about celebrating. So to celebrate this amazing achievement, I'm going to give away a free month of coaching. I did this before when we hit 5000 downloads last fall. And I'm doing this again. Because I always believe that coaching is something that people are always scared to actually take the leap into going into, because they may not think that it's right for them. This is an opportunity for someone who may have listened to the podcast, or who may have not heard the podcast and may find this post on social media for you to explore and kind of dig your feet into coaching. 
 
Let me explain a little bit about what this giveaway actually entails. So basically, it's a free month of coaching. And what that means is that for four weeks, I will meet with one person, so it's one month for one person, one day each week, okay, for an hour session. I will provide the person with support via text WhatsApp Messenger, in addition to email or phone calls outside of that one hour session. This means that this will be a deep dive into understanding what the person is really looking to do if you've never explored coaching. And let's say you're someone who's looking for clarity or you're feeling stuck, or maybe you're a person who's looking to expand your career and need support with trying to figure out what your next move is. Or you're going through some changes in your life and you're not really sure what that means. Coaching is for you! 
 
The type of coaching that I do is accountability, it's career, it's helping people who are going through change in their lives and not sure where they want to go, what they want to do, or what they want to be. It's also helping people get a job and getting clarity and how to define what their next move is. So there's a lot of things in my realm of expertise and what I do in my umbrella of coaching that I can support someone. It's a great opportunity for you to get an understanding if coaching is for you and if you want to explore it further. I actually have an FAQ page set up on my website that can help someone understand what coaching is and what coaching means. 
 
Here is how the giveaway is going to work!
 
#1.  Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Music, and Spotify. So if you haven't subscribed to the show yet, let's get you subscribed. That is how you will get alerts when a new episode airs. I have always committed to bringing a new episode at least one new episode a week, I'm working towards the goal of being consistent with doing two a week. It's hard when you have a full time job, and you have coaching practice and other things. BUT it is something that I'm working towards and I really, really want to commit to that. So, number one is you need to subscribe to the podcast. Again, the podcast is on Apple Music on Spotify, and it's on other platforms, but the ones that I'm looking for people to subscribe to specifically are Apple and Spotify because I can check them very easily. So that's the first thing you need to do in order to participate in this giveaway. 
 
#2. You need to write a review! Reviews are very important to the show. It's how people who are searching for different podcasts or different categories will understand if this podcast is for them. If you've listened to an episode that was really valuable to you, and it gave you some purpose, or you shared it with the world, writing a review is going to help the show grow, but also for other listeners to understand what the show is all about. So number two is write a review. It means the world to me when people write reviews, and if you love the show, why not do it. So that's number two. You can write your review in Apple Podcasts( Apple Music). For some reason Apple is the reigning supreme where podcasts categories and reviews are ranked (don't ask me why..lol) If you don't have an Apple account or Apple Music as a friend or family member to do this for you. I am not an Apple user, (Android Fan for Life!) but I have an Apple Music account.  
 
#3. Take a screenshot of your review, and share it on Instagram stories and Facebook. YOU MUST tag me in order for me to know that you actually did this step, I can always go back to look at the reviews of the show on Apple Music and I can go back to look to see if people said anything on my channel on Spotify. However, in order for me to know that you did step 3, which is taking the screenshot of the review, and sharing it on social media on your stories, that is how I'm going to know that you've completed steps one through three. Okay, so you need to tag me when you go to share it on your stories, you need to share it on your Instagram stories, and Facebook stories. So take a screenshot of that review! 
 
#4. Last one...Tag someone who you think should listen to the podcast. One of the things that's really important about sharing a community and growing community is being able to share the show with people who you think will need to be inspired. Tag a friend, tag a family member, or tag a colleague, it doesn't matter who you tag, just tag someone, okay? It's important because that will ultimately allow more listeners to come to the show, and help engage a larger audience of guests and be able to bring better content. 
 
Last day to enter the giveaway is Wednesday, September 15. The winner will be announced on Thursday, September 16 via social media (instagram & facebook). I'll also announce the winner on the podcast  episode that airs on Friday, September 17.
 
 Wait there is more.... BONUS!!!
I always love referrals! Referrals are important and it's how I have actually grown my coaching practice. For anyone, you refer to one of the coaching packages that we have available. If someone signs up and pays for a package, you will get one free hour of coaching in addition to the 4 sessions you could win! So that means it's a bonus for you to be able to share with the world and share with your friends, family colleagues, that you're entering into this giveaway, and let people know, hey, if you buy a coaching package you can get a free hour of coaching, in addition to the giveaway. So that means that if you win the giveaway, you will get five, maybe six depending on how many people sign up for coaching sessions. That's always something also to look forward to.
 
At any rate, I'm going to stop ranting now because this episode was meant to be really short to just celebrate! Thank you so much. I have so much love for all of you as my community as my listeners. I appreciate you. And I really appreciate the continuous support that you've given me and the podcast and to the show throughout the last year and a half. Thank you so much, and I can't wait for the next episode. All my love. XO!
If you're ready to jump into coaching and gain clarity in your purpose and journey in life head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com I have various packages for career and life coaching. If you need to make payments, be sure to let me know so we can adjust the package. We work with every budget! 
CONNECT WITH ME
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
#coaching #podcast #giveaway #career #celebrate #share #life #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #listenin #millennial #reviews #tag #people #explore #life #purpose #journey #celebrate

EP83: Job Search Platforms: Indeed vs. LinkedIn

EP83: Job Search Platforms: Indeed vs. LinkedIn
Hello Chit Chatters,
Welcome back to another episode! Today we are comparing two of my favorite job search platforms, Indeed and LinkedIn. The reason I chose these two is because they both offer so much value to your job search when you're using them to your advantage. 
Be sure to bring your pen and paper to dive into this one!
Let's jump into what the difference is between these two.
Indeed
Largest Job Board Globally
Job postings in over 200 countries
Over 50 million employer listings
Over 700 million users
LinkedIn
Social Networking PlatformProfessional engagement and business development
specialized in developing connections and communities
Over 800 million users
Used in over 200 countries
More notes to come very soon!
 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!
Love & Light,
José Miguel
If you're ready to jump into coaching and gain clarity in your purpose and journey in life head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com I have various packages for career and life coaching. If you need to make payments, be sure to let me know so we can adjust the package. We work with every budget! 
CONNECT WITH ME
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
#jobsearch #career #job #jobboard #networking #network #linkedin #indeed #jobseeker #recruiter #HR #recruitment #global #gethired #engagement #employer #branding #professional #community

EP82: Getting Back to Basics: Strategies to Uncover Your Purpose & Helped You Move Forward

EP82: Getting Back to Basics: Strategies to Uncover Your Purpose & Helped You Move Forward
 
Hello Chit Chatters!
Welcome to this amazing episode! I will be adding the list of strategies here shortly, but I wanted to make sure I brought you this amazing episode while I work on those show notes! 
 

EP81: The Journey to Validation- LIVE Coaching Session with Dominick Distasio

EP81: The Journey to Validation- LIVE Coaching Session with Dominick Distasio
 
Welcome to another episode chit chatters! This one is a one you'll want to bring your pen and paper to take notes because we are doing a live coaching session with one of my clients. 
Come back later for some details show note son what we are unpacking in our conversation. 

EP80: Introduction to LinkedIn-Building Your Community & Network with Reena Friedman Watts

EP80: Introduction to LinkedIn- Building Your Community & Network with Reena Friedman Watts
Hello Chit Chatters!
Welcome back to another episode of Coaching for Millennials! I am excited to share this new episode with you because I have a good friend of mine who is joining me to talk about one of my favorite social media, business, networking platforms- LinkedIn! 
If you haven't heard any episodes of the podcast before and this is your first one, know that LinkedIn is a common platform that we talk about and it is one of the places I make most of my connections with clients, guests and peers. It's also a great place for content sharing, community building and networking. 
What you can expect to hear in this conversation is an introductory conversation to LinkedIn. Reena and I have been on the platform almost since its inception. I wanted to host a conversation such as this one to help people and my awesome listeners with using the platform and why you should be joining. Listen in to learn about how to make connections, make engaging posts, join groups, establish a presence, get seen, get heard and build a community. 
Be on the lookout for future episodes on specific topics surrounding LinkedIn to help you build the best profile and brand, enhance your network, find a job, get hired, find your target audience and more!  Stay Tuned!
About My Guest: Reena Friedman Watts 
There’s not much Reena Friedman Watts hasn’t done in her professional life. She’s scoured the NPR newswire for stories. She’s combed through hundreds of small claims cases.  She’s worked on reality TV shows such as The Jerry Springer Show, Court TV, and Nanny 911. She’s worked in Radio. She’s planned mega-events for the telecom and finance industries.  She’s secured sponsors and emceed. She’s booked sensational and hard-to-get guests such as Howard Schultz, Barbara Corcoran, Ken Coleman, and Derek Sivers on Cathy Heller’s Don’t Keep Your Day Job Podcast and boosted the downloads from 4M to nearly 15M.
Reena has a God-given talent for connecting people and building communities, and she bestows her magic on people in the most selfless and genuine way. Ideas for how people can achieve the fantastic flow out of her head as effortlessly as breath flows into her lungs. Her diverse background and skill set allow her to seamlessly weave in and out of multiple markets and find her way through doors that don’t open for others.  She coaches entrepreneurs on how to get unstuck and find their first clients, she gets blurbs from influencers for their best-selling books, and she even helps them grow communities of their own.
Reena is a questioner and a story junkie, and she’s scratching that itch on her highly anticipated podcast, Better Call Daddy.  She’s telling the stories that haven’t been told and sprinkling them with wisdom from one of her most trusted advisors, her Dad.
Reena is a hustler, a change-maker, and a consummate connector.  Imagine what she can do for you.
You can listen to Reena's podcast, Better Call Daddy and learn more about her amazing production company, Mega Watts Productions
To connect with Reena, you can find her on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram @ReenaFriedmanWatts
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!
Love & Light,
José Miguel
If you're ready to jump into coaching and gain clarity in your purpose and journey in life head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com I have various packages for career and life coaching. If you need to make payments, be sure to let me know so we can adjust the package. We work with every budget! 
CONNECT WITH ME
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
#LinkedIn #people #connect #connection #profile #post #share #hashtags #engagement #groups #events #conversation #work #create #business #network #career #life #job #jobsearch #prepare #future #world #networking

EP79: KNOWING YOUR WORTH: Salary Negotiations, Asking For a Raise & More

EP79: KNOWING YOUR WORTH: Salary Negotiations, Asking For a Raise & More
Hello Chit Chatters! 
I have to start by saying that I am so grateful for all of you who are loyal listeners and to those who have come and hung out for one episode here and there, and those who lurk around trying to figure out if this show is for you! I am blessed to have all of you listen and I thank you for that!
In this week's episode, I want to share some tips on uncovering your worth and how to go about the conversation on salary negotiation, asking for a raise, knowing when it's time to leave, and lastly not doubting your decision in any of these situations. 
First and foremost, you matter and you are unique, talented and special in every way. You have a unique God given gift and talent that is waiting to be shared with the world. If you have found that through your work and are happy with where you are, great! Continue on your journey of personal and professional development, BUT remember GROWTH doesn't stop because you've reached a level that makes you feel accomplished and successful. 
The beauty of what we are experiencing and living with during the #GreatResignation is that people are taking the time to reflect on what matters most to them and defining the values that they are not willing to sacrifice for any job or career. Oh and you should NOT feel guilty or ashamed for making these decisions. PERIOD!
Now if you're listening to this episode, be sure to bring your pen and paper to take notes, because I share some tactics that will help you in negotiating your salary in a new job or promotion, how to ask for a salary increase or raise and uncovering when it's time to make the change into a new opportunity or career. 
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!
Love & Light,
José Miguel
If you're ready to jump into coaching and gain clarity in your purpose and journey in life head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com I have various packages for career and life coaching. If you need to make payments, be sure to let me know so we can adjust the package. We work with every budget! 
CONNECT WITH ME
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
 
#salary #joboffer #raise #neogotiation #negotiate #value #worth #uncoveryourvalue #knowyourworth #career #opportunity #balance #futureofwork #jobsearch

EP78: The Great Resignation: Why Working From Home is Here to Stay

Hello Chit Chatters!
I AM BACK!! After a much needed break, I have taken some time to bring you a NEW episode.
This week's episode is EP78: The Great Resignation: Why Working From Home is Here to Stay
In this episode I am sharing some of the reasons for the #greatresignation and how to identify some of the signs that you might be a part of the great movement. 
We all know that the COVID-19 Pandemic and quarantine has required all of us to spend time away from in person work and adapt to bring our work into our homes. For many people this meant running your whole team and staff in a virtual environment while some were wearing multiple hats of managing their kids, assisting with remote classroom studies, taking care of their parents and/or dealing with the overwhelming stress of uncertainty of the world and your own mental health. 
If you agreed or nodded your head to one of these or have a similar experience to some of these, it is likely that you've had some time to reflect and think about what you value most in life and how your world of work play an active role in it. 
Prior to 2020, we were all living in our own bubble of how we manage our day to day work-life and balance our personal lives with it. For the last eight months, we've all questioned everything about what we want in a work-life balance and what we expect from our workplace and the culture that is created. 
I've always said that world of work is in need of change to help people actually take and have a better work-life balance as oppose to thinking and saying that we have one. Americans are among the most overworked country globally. As a society, we have a strong live to work mindset as oppose to a work to live. The pandemic and the working from home experience is causing folks to question their values about work-life balance, putting their families and mental-health first and leaving the complicated, on demand work culture behind. 
In this episode, I share some strategies on what is causing the Great Resignation, ways for you to begin to live a more balance life that isn't focused on work and how to start the conversation at work about returning or not returning. 
 
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!
Love & Light,
José Miguel
 
If you're ready to jump into coaching and gain clarity in your purpose and journey in life head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com I have a various packages for career and life coaching. If you need to make payments, be sure to let me know so we can adjust the package. We work with every budget! 
CONNECT WITH ME
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
#futureofwork #greatresignation #worklifebalance #employees #mentalhealth #career #future #burnout #employees #millennials #genZ #work #life #newopportunities #job #jobsearch #youmatter #putyoufirst

EP77: Job Search 2.0: Identifying Your Skill, Qualifications & Values to Build a LinkedIn Presence

EP77: Job Search 2.0: Identifying Your Skill, Qualifications & Values to Build a LinkedIn Presence
 
Show Notes on Episode coming soon!

EP76: PRIDE SERIES: Celebrate. Reflect. Honor. Love

EP76: PRIDE SERIES: Celebrate. Reflect. Honor. Love
Hello Chit Chatters!
Happy Official Pride Weekend in NY and possibly globally!
I am filled with some much joy, honor and proud to be a gay man!
Over the last three weeks, I have brought you episodes on PRIDE and shared different topics and themes reflected of the LGBTQ community. 
Never did I think I could openly say and share my thoughts and feelings about being a gay, Hispanic male on a platform like a podcast. Truthfully, I wasn't living to my full potential and being my authentic self until the last 8 years. 
I have been "out" since 2002, but the layers of being a member of the LGBTQ community aren't easy to live with on a day to day basis. I dedicate this mini-series to all of those who came before us and fought for our right to marry who we want to marry, to go out in public and hold hands and kiss who we want. Love who want and be GAY AF!
This episode closes the series, but it doesn't mean that Pride stops being celebrated until next June. I want to celebrate my community 365/24/7 and share stories, inspire others, and be a trailblazer any way I can. 
I am here for the LGBTQ+ and for BIPOC and BLM. Pride is just about being out and gay. It's about community, love and the celebration of life!
Cheers, 
Queers!
If this episode 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!
If you're ready to jump into coaching and gain clarity in your purpose and journey in life head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com I have various packages for career and life coaching. If you need to make payments, be sure to let me know so we can adjust the package. We work with every budget! 
CONNECT WITH ME
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
 Love & Light
José Miguel
#pride #gay #lgbt #lgbtq #loveislove #love #pridemonth #lesbian #instagay #queer #gaypride #bisexual #gayboy #trans #transgender #lgbtqia #dragqueen #lovewins #rainbow #art #lgbtpride #gayman #gaylove #nonbinary #inclusion #diversity #equity

EP75: 5 Ways to Create an Inclusive LGBTQ Workplace

EP75: 5 Ways to Create an Inclusive LGBTQ Workplace
Hello Chit Chatters!
Welcome back to another episode of Coaching For Millennials! In this episode we’re continuing with our theme of PRIDE since it is pride month, but more importantly I want to dive deeper into the elements of inclusion and create awareness around the space of inclusion in the workplace for LGBTQ people. 
I recently completed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Certification through the University of South Florida at the Muma College of Business. I learned so much in the short timeframe and although I have been active in doing toe DEI work, the more we are able to learn from each other and hear different perspectives, the awareness we can create in the spaces for others. 
I mention the certification program for a few reasons. 1. I am proud to have participated in the program and to have shared it with so many people who benefited from participating in it. 2. One of the topics discussed in the program that is important to creating an inclusive workplace is Emotional Intelligence. 
Now, we’ve talked about Emotional Intelligence a lot here on the show and we have a few episodes in season one where I have a few guests that shared their expertise on the topic, but for the purpose of this episode, I highlighted 4 areas of emotional intelligence I felt were most relevant to rolling up your sleeves and creating the space around emotional intelligence to then have a workplace that is more inclusive. 
Here are the 4 elements around Emotional Intelligence:
Self-Awareness
Social Awareness
Self-Management
Relationship Management
You can find more details on each of these at:
https://positivepsychology.com/emotional-intelligence-framworks
Moving along, you can hear all of my thoughts, experiences and opinions on how to create a space that is inclusive of emotional intelligence in the episode. Let’s dive into the 5 ways to make the workplace more inclusive for LGBTQ folks
Have Self-Awareness & Social Awareness
Educate Yourself
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Questions OR Make Mistakes
Ask About Pronouns & Preferred Name
Show Up: Be an Ally and Create a Community for LBGTQ People
I also reference my good friend Dr. Steve Yacovelli aka The Gay Leadership Dude to learn more about his research, practice and book called “Pride Leadership”. He is a true testament to someone who is not only part of the LGBTQ community, but also a teacher and mentor. 
Steve was also on the podcast back in Season 1, Episode 39 if you want to hear about our conversation on leadership, inclusion and more! 
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!
If you're ready to jump into coaching and gain clarity in your purpose and journey in life head over to my website, www.coachingwithjosemiguel.com I have various packages for career and life coaching. If you need to make payments, be sure to let me know so we can adjust the package. We work with every budget! 
CONNECT WITH ME
Email: hello@coachingwithjosemiguel.com
Insta & Twitter: @josemiguellongo
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/josemiguellongo
 Love & Light
José Miguel
#pride #gay #lgbt #lgbtq #loveislove #love #pridemonth #lesbian #instagay #queer #gaypride #bisexual #gayboy #trans #transgender #lgbtqia #dragqueen #lovewins #rainbow #art #lgbtpride #gayman #gaylove #nonbinary #inclusion #diversity #equity