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Ask Christa!

Christa Dhimo, Dr.B.A, M.B.A., M.Sc.M

59 episodes

2 days ago

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Dr. Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about feeling ready for a promotion and needing to convince their manager they deserve the promotion. Christa discusses the importance of understanding the promotion process, the role of readiness, and the value of a formal development plan. She emphasizes that promotions should be based on an employee's readiness to succeed in a new role rather than just mastering their current position. Additiona...

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Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Dr. Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about feeling ready for a promotion and needing to convince their manager they deserve the promotion. Christa discusses the importance of understanding the promotion process, the role of readiness, and the value of a formal development plan. She emphasizes that promotions should be based on an employee's readiness to succeed in a new role rather than just mastering their current position. Additiona...

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Entrepreneurship,

Episodes (20/59)

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Ask Christa! How Can I Convince My Manager I'm Ready for a Promotion? (S5E57)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Dr. Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about feeling ready for a promotion and needing to convince their manager they deserve the promotion. Christa discusses the importance of understanding the promotion process, the role of readiness, and the value of a formal development plan. She emphasizes that promotions should be based on an employee's readiness to succeed in a new role rather than just mastering their current position. Additiona...

2 days ago

9 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Can I Stop Feeling Like My Career is Going Nowhere? (S5E56)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about feeling stagnant in their career despite having qualifications, experience, and an upcoming promotion. The listener shares how setbacks, including layoffs and a lack of challenging opportunities, led to feelings of being stuck. Christa emphasizes the importance of shifting perspectives on career stagnation, encouraging listeners to recognize their progress and prepare for future opportunities. Sh...

1 week ago

9 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Can I Develop When There's No Budget? (S5E55)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about career development amidst budget cuts and organizational uncertainty. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and creativity in navigating these challenges and provides practical strategies for self-development without a formal budget. Christa also highlights the need for clarity in communication regarding promotions and development plans, encouraging listeners to seek out free resources a...

2 weeks ago

8 minutes

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Ask Christa! Do I Have to Take a Big Step Back to Change Industries? (S5E54)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about transitioning to a different industry. She emphasizes the importance of identifying transferable skills, understanding the current and desired future state, and the potential need for further education or experience. Christa also discusses the significance of mindset in navigating career changes and provides resources to assist in the transition process. Key Takeaways · The k...

2 weeks ago

12 minutes

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Ask Christa! My Boss Is Stuck. Do I Have to Be Stuck, Too? (S5E53)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concern about career growth when their manager seems stuck, worried that the listener will become stuck, too. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-directed growth, exploring opportunities both within and outside the organization, and understanding the role of company culture in supporting employee development. Christa provides actionable advice on how to navigate these challenges and take control of one'...

3 weeks ago

10 minutes

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Ask Christa! Can My Career Grow If I Don't Want to Manage People? (S5E52)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a common concern among professionals: lack of career growth if they opt-out of management roles. She emphasizes that career growth is possible without managing people, debunking the myth that management is the only path to advancement. The discussion includes insights on organizational structures, the importance of management skills for individual contributors, and resources for further career development. Christa encourages sel...

1 month ago

12 minutes

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Ask Christa! Am I Stuck in Middle Management Forever? (S5E51)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by middle managers in their career growth. She discusses the perception of middle management as a stagnant role and emphasizes the importance of viewing it as a strategic position within organizations that should be focused less on task management and more on performance management. Christa provides insights on how to navigate career paths, the significance of management training, and the n...

1 month ago

14 minutes

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Ask Christa! What's My Next Career Step? (S5E50)

Summary In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about career progression in the service industry, particularly from a call center representative to potential supervisory roles. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, recognizing when one has outgrown their current role, and the need for actionable guidance from supervisors. Christa also discusses alternative career paths within the service industry and the value of networking, especially through platforms like ...

1 month ago

9 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Should I Be Thinking About Career Growth? (S5E49)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about career growth, emphasizing the importance of adopting a growth mindset. She discusses how career growth is a personal journey that varies for each individual and encourages listeners to define what success means to them at different stages of their careers. Christa also provides resources for further exploration of career development and growth strategies. Key Takeaways · &nbs...

1 month ago

8 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Do I Stay Engaged When I'm So Underutilized at Work? (S4E48)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the effects of employees being underutilized in the workplace, exploring how it can lead to feelings of disengagement and burnout. She discusses the importance of strategic talent management as a competitive differentiator, and how organizations improve their overall performance by tracking how they best utilize their employees. Christa provides strategies for individuals feeling underutilized, emphasizing the need for open comm...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Do I Get Over My Fear of Speaking Up? (S4E47)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, host Christa Dhimo addresses the common challenge of speaking up in workplace meetings. She explores the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from voicing their thoughts and ideas, particularly in team settings. Through the listener's question, Christa delves into the complexities of communication dynamics, the impact of workplace culture, and offers practical strategies to overcome anxiety associated with speaking up. She emphasizes the imp...

1 month ago

20 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Can I Ask My Work Friend to Meet Deadlines? (S4E46)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo discusses the significance of workplace friendships and how they impact employee engagement and performance. She addresses a listener's dilemma about managing a close friend's performance issues at work, emphasizing the importance of open, direct, and compassionate communication and support. Christa provides strategies for addressing missed deadlines while maintaining the friendship and highlights the research supporting the benefits of h...

1 month ago

10 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Can I Ask My Co-Worker to Quit the Chit Chat? (S4E45)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about managing social interactions in the workplace, particularly when a coworkers chatty style disrupts focus, flow, and productivity. She discusses the importance of establishing boundaries, effective communication strategies, and the need for a supportive workplace culture that respects individual work styles. Christa offers practical solutions for addressing interruptions, including having candid discus...

1 month ago

9 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Can I Ask a Co-Worker to Tone it Down? (S4E44)

Summary In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's question about managing team dynamics, particularly focusing on the listener’s co-worker, whose exuberance and enthusiasm are overwhelming for others. Christa emphasizes the importance of understanding self-awareness, and the need for adjustments in behavior to foster a high-functioning team environment. Christa provides strategies for improving team dynamics and highlights the significance of effective management and ongoing commu...

2 months ago

12 minutes

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Ask Christa! I Hate Office Politics - Help! (S4E43)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about office politics, emphasizing the importance of understanding influence in the workplace. Christa defines office politics, differentiating between toxic and constructive politics, and provides actionable strategies for managing toxic environments. She encourages listeners to focus on company objectives and offers practical exercises to navigate office politics effectively. Additionally, she shares valua...

2 months ago

16 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Can I Diplomatically Decline Wasteful Meetings? (S4E42)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo addresses the common workplace issue of excessive meetings and how to navigate them effectively. She consolidates listener questions about declining unnecessary meetings while maintaining professionalism. She also reviews the cultural dynamics that influence meeting attendance. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in meeting purpose and objectives as well as the potential for organizational improvement through better meeting m...

2 months ago

17 minutes

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Ask Christa! What are some best practices when working with partners? (S4E41)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo tackles a listener’s question about alliance management, exploring the challenges, best practices, and evolving role of managing partnerships in business. She emphasizes the importance of understanding alliance objectives, building trust, and fostering collaboration for mutual success. Listeners will walk away with insights to enhance their alliance management skills, along with valuable resources for further learning. Key Takeaways ·&nbs...

2 months ago

15 minutes

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Ask Christa! What Are Some Tips to be More Focused at Work? (S4E40)

Summary In this episode of Ask Christa!, Christa Dhimo answers the listener question about tips to stay more focused at work. Christa explores what “focus” really means, then emphasizes the importance of making it personal, understanding how our own definition of focus can transform the way we approach work. She shares practical, research-backed strategies for boosting concentration, reducing workplace distractions, and managing stress. You’ll also learn why meaningful “brain breaks” matter, ...

2 months ago

11 minutes

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Ask Christa! Why do I hate deadlines so much? (S4E39)

Summary In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses the listener question asking, “why do I hate deadlines so much?” She explores the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to stress and aversion to deadlines, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual perceptions and realities of workload and time. Christa discusses how organizational culture and resource availability can impact employees' feelings towards deadlines, and she offers strategies for reframing one's rel...

2 months ago

12 minutes

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Ask Christa! How Can I Better Manage Anxiety at Work? (S4E38)

Summary In this episode, Christa Dhimo addresses a listener's concerns about managing anxiety in the workplace, particularly in the context of an upcoming reorganization. She emphasizes the importance of understanding anxiety as a natural response to uncertainty and offers practical strategies for managing stress, including leveraging workplace resources. Christa also underscores the importance of supportive management, and highlights leveraging workplace resources where available. She provid...

2 months ago

20 minutes