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This week on Life Science Success, we're excited to welcome Donald Zinn, a seasoned professional with nearly three decades of experience in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Beyond his executive roles, Don contributes to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a Commercialization Grant Reviewer and has played a pivotal role at Crossject, leading their needle-free auto-injector platform to global success since the onset of COVID.

• Donald Zinn's Background and Experience: Donald Zinn, the Vice President of US Business at Crossject, has nearly 30 years of experience in the life sciences industry. He started his career with an undergraduate degree from UMBC and went on to innovate in the field by inventing dry process microarray during his time at the Uniform Services University. His journey included roles such as lab manager at Georgetown University's HIV Center, and leadership positions in companies focused on oncology, infectious diseases, and more.

• Crossject's Needle-Free Auto Injector: Zinn is part of the Crossject team, working on a needle-free auto injector, which he finds to be an exciting and innovative technology. This device is designed to deliver medications quickly and without the need for needles, addressing needle phobia and improving patient compliance.

• Demonstration of the Injector's Ease of Use: During the podcast, a demonstration was discussed showing how the injector works, including its ability to administer medication through clothing. This feature is particularly advantageous in emergency situations where speed and ease of use are critical.

• Focus on Partnerships and Market Expansion: Zinn emphasizes the importance of finding the right partners worldwide to distribute Crossject's needle-free injector. The company aims to select partners based on their expertise and market presence to ensure the technology is accessible to a broad audience.

• Future Prospects and Industry Impact: The conversation highlighted the potential of Crossject's technology to revolutionize drug delivery, especially for emergency medications like epinephrine. The ease of use, coupled with the effectiveness of the needle-free injector, presents a significant advancement in patient care and medication administration.

Welcome to another episode in our Cheers to Careers Series! 🥂In this week's episode Chelby's chattin' about the journey of self-discovery and goal-setting for your career as you step into a new year. "Crush Your Goals" explores the art of setting meaningful goals and creating a roadmap for success. It's not just about goals; it's about career domination! 💼✨ Get ready to toast to your ambitions and celebrate the incredible journey ahead! 🌟🥂 

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Episode 34 is all about the topic of opposition. 

Specifically, it’s about dealing with OPPOSITION to you and your ideas. 

How do you deal with it?  Do you enjoy it?  Or, is the thought of it so terrifying, that you avoid it?   

For some of us, we don’t have a choice.  Opposition comes with the job.  

Or, we didn’t intend to encounter it, but we must, because there it is whether we like it or not.  

Maybe you've already found that the more successful, visible, confident, outspoken and articulate you are, the more opposition you face. 

When you are a true power-player and a perceived as a leader, this comes with the job and you must be prepared to deal witih it.  The only way to do it is to increase your awareness, practice and train.

This can be particularly challenging for women and minorities who deal with increased resistance and micro-aggression and who lack role models or mentors to show them how it's done.

Listen in where we discuss all things opposition.... how to react with grace under pressure and how to  prepare to meet it. 

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Ever felt like your career is purely luck or chance, rather than an outcome of your deliberate actions and decisions? Find out how you can take charge of your career with our guest Geetanjali Tandon, who is the SVP of Financial Planning and Analysis at Ceridian. Driven by her powerful mantra, "I own my career", she navigates her professional life with authority and conviction, challenging the common notion of luck or chance. In this episode, you'll discover:

✔️How to debunk the impostor syndrome by verifying your self-doubt and leveraging your emotions to uncover your true desires.

✔️Techniques to use the “I own my career” mantra to persistently advocate for your needs.

✔️Strategies to muster the courage to ask for what you want using the “worst-case scenario” mindset hack.

✔️Ways to rebut unsolicited or limiting advice that intensifies your self-doubt.

✔️Guidance on negotiating for work-life balance, particularly for working moms.

✔️The importance of a principled approach to compensation negotiation: taking your time to review offers before accepting.

✔️How to promote vulnerability within your team starting with yourself, encouraging the sharing of failures and personal backgrounds.

✔️The role of assertiveness in standing your ground and being receptive to change.

✔️Effective strategies to expand your professional network and maintain strong relationships with your existing contacts.

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Other Episodes You’ll Like

How To Navigate Change with Confidence: From Anxiety to Personal Success: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-navigate-change-with-confidence-from-anxiety-to-personal-success

4 Things You Can Ask For To Fast-Track Your Career: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-things-you-can-ask-for-to-fast-track-your-career

Who Is Grooming You For A Promotion? (With Gina Hope): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/who-is-grooming-you-for-a-promotion-with-gina-hope

13 Bad Reasons Why You Don’t Ask For What You Want: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/13-bad-reasons-why-you-dont-ask-for-what-you-want

15 Ways To Groom Yourself For A Promotion When Nobody Else Does: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/15-ways-to-groom-yourself-for-a-promotion-when-nobody-else-does-0

How To Get The Job When You Don’t Meet The Requirements (With Director Jess Sahagian): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-the-job-when-you-dont-meet-the-requirements-with-director-jess-sahagian

How To Advocate For Yourself Even If You’re A People Pleaser Or Have Impostor Syndrome (With Erika Diaz): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-even-if-youre-a-people-pleaser-or-have-impostor-syndrome-with-erika-diaz

How You Can Assemble a Powerful Advisory Team To Support Your Career (with Sabeen Syed): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-you-can-assemble-a-powerful-advisory-team-to-support-your-career-with-sabeen-syed

How To Be Imperfectly Real At Work (With Meghan Smith): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-be-imperfectly-real-at-work-with-meghan-smith

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Podcast Topic Compilations

8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers

Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals

How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples

4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want

4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation

How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation

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Join us in this week's CPhT Connect episode, as Mike sits down with Polo Heysquierdo, a seasoned pharmacy technician who shares his personal journey and valuable advice on career planning and pursuing one's passions. Polo, currently the Willow Inpatient Analyst for Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, emphasizes the importance of having a well-thought-out plan and discovering one's true aspirations. He encourages pharmacy technicians to explore diverse interests and leverage their skills to create a path tailored to their goals. Mike and Polo discuss the significance of being open to new opportunities and continuously learning and growing in the profession. Polo's story serves as an inspiration to listeners, demonstrating how pharmacy technicians can navigate their careers and unlock their full potential. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with practical tips and motivation for your own career journey. 

In this week's episode of CPhT Connect, Mike speaks with Beth Shelton, a certified pharmacy technician, and currently the Customer Engagement Specialist for PharmSaver. With a diverse range of skills and experiences in content management, social media, and customer service, Beth shares her insights on staying current in the pharmacy industry, the importance of networking, and the value of not burning bridges in one’s career. She emphasizes the power of being open-minded, flexible, and adaptable in navigating professional opportunities and challenges. Beth’s story serves as an inspiration for pharmacy technician listeners who are interested in exploring similar roles and finding success in their careers.

One of the tell-tale signs that you're being groomed for a promotion is that you start receiving more specific feedback more often from senior people. But how do you get the right kind of feedback from the right people? It's not always easy, but it's crucial for success. In this episode, we'll explore the art of asking for feedback and provide you with the tools you need to do it effectively. We'll cover everything from the importance of feedback to choosing the right topics to ask for feedback on. And don't worry, we've got you covered with tips and techniques to help you ask for feedback like a pro. So, tune in to learn how to ask for and receive feedback constructively and use it to achieve your career goals.

✔️Perception vs. Reality: Why feedback is key

✔️How can you encourage and put others at ease to give you constructive criticism

✔️How different communication types ask for feedback

✔️Identify what is the goal for your feedback request

✔️Why it’s harder for women to receive helpful feedback and what to do about it

✔️Who should you ask for feedback? The importance of a feedback committee

✔️What should you ask for feedback on? Choosing the right topics

✔️Tips and techniques on how to request feedback like a pro

With these tips and techniques, you'll be able to confidently ask for feedback and use it to improve your skills and achieve your goals.

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How to Respond to Constructive Criticism: Learning to Love Negative Feedback: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-respond-to-constructive-criticism-learning-to-love-negative-feedback

How To Receive Feedback Gracefully (And What Not To Do): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-receive-feedback-gracefully-and-what-not-to-do

How To Take Criticism Without Getting Defensive (an assertiveness technique with examples): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-take-criticism-without-getting-defensive

12 Questions To Know When To Ignore Criticism and Judgment (and not take it seriously): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/12-questions-to-know-when-to-not-take-judgment-seriously

How To Get The Upper Hand When A Jerk Disparages You Publicly (overly critical comments and using your anger in your favor): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-get-the-upper-hand-when-a-jerk-disparages-you-publicly

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Craig Wilson is the DoR at Yale University and also the creator of the YouTube channel titled The Contact Coach. From England originally he’s had coaching roles in Hong Kong, India, and now the United States.

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First video: https://youtu.be/Fsn0KNKZ4_M 

It can be tempting to overspend on professional development! Professional development is an important part of businesses in terms of helping hone your skills, increase productivity, and enhance the business’s bottom line. To maximize the Return On Investment (ROI) of professional development, look at what you’ll learn and how the takeaways will impact your business when choosing a course.

But here’s the thing: the best option might not be to put that money in professional development. It might actually be better (and more cost-effective) to hire an employee or contractor. Keep track of the results of any investment and avoid spending more than 5% of your salary on professional development. On the advertising front, businesses should be thinking about why they are spending money and how the purchase will be utilized. Sometimes it just makes sense to Google it on your own rather than doing someone’s paid course. 

Ricky Dumigan is the Assistant Coach at the Red Hurricanes in Japan and has also had coaching roles with the Sunwolves, Kurita and Ricoh Black Rams. From Australia originally, he’s had a wide range of coaching roles in the ACT, Victoria, and Queensland. Ricky is also fortunate to list Eddie Jones as his mentor and how important he has been for his coaching development.

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Cody Royle is the former head coach of AFL Canada and now focuses on developing elite head coaches. He’s the author of 2 books, with his most recent one titled The Tough Stuff: Seven Hard Truths About Being a Head Coach.

Twitter thread discussed in this episode

The Tough Stuff: Seven Hard Truths About Being a Head Coach

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Jason Gilmore is the head coach of Australia A and assistant coach at the Waratahs. From 2017 to 2020 Jason was coaching with the Australian U20 team and in 2019 led a great group of players to the final against France. He’ll lead the Waratahs defence in the upcoming Super Rugby season.

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James Barkell is the owner of The Coach Doctor, a consultancy group working in all aspects of coaching, from program design, skill acquisition, S&C, leadership, and more. He has a Masters in Sports Coaching, a World Rugby Level 4, and a PhD, where he studied high performance rugby. James is also a Lecturer at the University of Sydney & runs The Coach Doctor Podcast.

Twitter: @James_Barkell
Instagram: thecoachdr
Website: https://thecoachdoctor.com.au/podcasts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-barkell-phd-a952904b/

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Josh Macy is the head coach of Division 1 Lindenwood University in the United States, currently ranked 2nd in the country. Having started playing the sport in college, he then went on to coach in a variety of summer camps and then eventually made his way to Guatemala where he had a major role in introducing the sport there. He even captained their national team!

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That's a wrap. In this episode, Leslie talks about the impact of season two and what is to come in season three. 

If you have enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about and know your biggest takeaway.  Email me at lcunningham@manngroup.net  Or follow me on LinkedIn and tell me what you want to hear next!

Haven’t left a review yet?  All you have to do is click here, and thanks for your support of this show!  

If you want to take the assessment to see where your EQ falls click here.

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Editor and Producer:  Makenzie Rink

Email:  kenzieannrink@gmail.com

Music By: Will Collante and Amanda Garrigues

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Who do you know that seems selfish? Are they actually being selfish, or taking the steps to grow and be a better version of themselves? Today, Leslie wants to challenge the notion of selfishness and help us leave the world a better place.

If you have enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about and know your biggest takeaway.  Email me at lcunningham@manngroup.net  Or follow me on LinkedIn and tell me what you want to hear next!

Haven’t left a review yet?  All you have to do is click here, and thanks for your support of this show!  

If you want to take the assessment to see where your EQ falls click here.

Interested in the classes The Mann Group offers?  Please click here.  

Editor and Producer:  Makenzie Rink

Email:  kenzieannrink@gmail.com

Music By: Will Collante and Amanda Garrigues

Instagram: @willcollante

Email:  will.collante@gmail.com

What if selfishness became a superpower? Today, Leslie talks about the power of being selfish.

If you have enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about and know your biggest takeaway.  Email me at lcunningham@manngroup.net  Or follow me on LinkedIn and tell me what you want to hear next!

Haven’t left a review yet?  All you have to do is click here, and thanks for your support of this show!  

If you want to take the assessment to see where your EQ falls click here.

Interested in the classes The Mann Group offers?  Please click here.  

Editor and Producer:  Makenzie Rink

Email:  kenzieannrink@gmail.com

Music By: Will Collante and Amanda Garrigues

Instagram: @willcollante

Email:  will.collante@gmail.com

If you have enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about and know your biggest takeaway.  Email me at lcunningham@manngroup.net  Or follow me on LinkedIn and tell me what you want to hear next!

Haven’t left a review yet?  All you have to do is click here, and thanks for your support of this show!  

If you want to take the assessment to see where your EQ falls click here.

Interested in the classes The Mann Group offers?  Please click here.  

Editor and Producer:  Makenzie Rink

Email:  kenzieannrink@gmail.com

Music By: Will Collante and Amanda Garrigues

Instagram: @willcollante

Email:  will.collante@gmail.com

Can you recall a time when you were defensive towards someone? If so, Leslie discusses tactics for us to use to start breaking down our defensiveness. 

If you have enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about and know your biggest takeaway.  Email me at lcunningham@manngroup.net  Or follow me on LinkedIn and tell me what you want to hear next!

Haven’t left a review yet?  All you have to do is click here, and thanks for your support of this show!  

If you want to take the assessment to see where your EQ falls click here.

Interested in the classes The Mann Group offers?  Please click here.  

Editor and Producer:  Makenzie Rink

Email:  kenzieannrink@gmail.com

Music By: Will Collante and Amanda Garrigues

Instagram: @willcollante

Email:  will.collante@gmail.com

Instead of looking inward, what happened if we looked outward, using the same exercise in the previous podcast? 

If you have enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, we’d love to hear about and know your biggest takeaway.  Email me at lcunningham@manngroup.net  Or follow me on LinkedIn and tell me what you want to hear next!

Haven’t left a review yet?  All you have to do is click here, and thanks for your support of this show!  

If you want to take the assessment to see where your EQ falls click here.

Interested in the classes The Mann Group offers?  Please click here.  

Editor and Producer:  Makenzie Rink

Email:  kenzieannrink@gmail.com

Music By: Will Collante and Amanda Garrigues

Instagram: @willcollante

Email:  will.collante@gmail.com