A subscriber wrote to me asking about her accent.  Would an accent prevent her from getting a promotion, or getting ahead in her career?   I turn to career coach Yanira Guzman, of The Career Gem, to discuss this important topic.   If you have an accent, how do you embrace your strengths and build your confidence?  What’s the one question to ask your boss?     Check out more resources and SIGN UP for our newsletter at:  www.cornerofficelatinas.com   Episode 416 Cultural Intelligence; Lead with Confidence https://youtu.be/oMF4Wi4kApA?si=9eod3yS9SL8YVTch  LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornerofficelatinas/ GUEST LINK: https://www.thecareergem.com/

Personal branding expert Rachel Matos, Founder and CEO of Refined Media Group shares with us tips on branding, from starting from scratch to revamping your brand.   Do you know your “why” for your messaging and the importance of consistency and clarity? When was the last time you did a digital clean up?  And what does “authenticity” really mean, anyway? We use the evolution of Michelle Obama’s personal brand as examples of how to pivot for different stages.   Check out more resources at www.cornerofficelatinas.com   LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornerofficelatinas/ Guest Links: https://refinedmediagroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmatos/

Getting produced in Hollywood is no small task!  I speak with writer-producer Nancy De Los Santos on getting her movie Say a Little Prayer produced and in theaters.   Nancy is no stranger to the world of entertainment, having worked on the Selena movie with Jennifer Lopez, in Chicago as a producer on Siskel and Ebert’s At the Movies, and other creative projects.   We talk about her journey to getting Say a Little Prayer produced, ranging from faith to taking advantage of a chance meeting at a wedding!    Follow the podcast, leave us a review, and share with a friend!     More information at:  www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornerofficelatinas/ Nancy De Los Santos: https://www.instagram.com/nancydlsr/

We all have success factors we learned the hard way.  But what if you were able to learn these concepts early on?  And can these factors still make a difference in your career no matter what stage you are in?  You bet!  Whether you are in the early stages of your career, or you have taken a new job and are eager to start off on the right foot, these helpful tips can help strengthen your reputation and chances for getting ahead.   Don’t dread failure: why mistakes and fails can serve us more than success  Be genuine in your relationship building: no one likes a faker!  Focus on the “how” for your long-term reputation  Stay open: others may see big potential in you that you don’t see in yourself!    More resources and support, including virtual group coaching workshops opening up, visit:  www.cornerofficelatinas.com Follow Diana on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornerofficelatinas/ And the occasional IG post on  https://www.instagram.com/cornerofficelatinas/

With hiring being so automated, it’s more critical than ever to focus on the right strategies to help you stand out, secure interviews, and get hired.     A strategic action plan gets you moving forward and finding a job, fast, without being overwhelmed!   I break down job search into three strategies to help you define and focus your options, target the right jobs, and get back on your feet fast without the stress.   And: why updating your resume is not your first step!  Ready for personalized support?    Just in time:  group coaching returns!  Virtual sessions over Zoom, learn more at: www.cornerofficelatinas.com Follow Diana on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornerofficelatinas/ And the occasional IG post on:  https://www.instagram.com/cornerofficelatinas/

There has been so much change in 2025!   Corporate layoffs, departments closing, jobs being eliminated: so much unexpected change and uncertainty can lead to feelings of anger, frustration, and fear.   With so much happening, it is easy and understandable to feel overwhelmed, and tough to see a path forward.   How do you take charge of your career during such unexpected change and uncertainty?   Today I share:  FIVE STRATEGIES for managing change or uncertainty, and THREE ACTION STEPS to keep you moving forward.     Just in time:  group coaching returns!  Virtual sessions on Saturdays, learn more at: www.cornerofficelatinas.com   Follow Diana on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornerofficelatinas/   And the occasional IG post on  https://www.instagram.com/cornerofficelatinas/  

Latinas represent barely 2% of the STEM workforce.  With so few mentors and role models, how do Latina professionals get the support and guidance they need to get ahead?    I speak to Lourdes Murillo, former Senior Program Manager at Meta and Hulu and  Chapter Leader for Latinas in Tech.    From DVDs to the early days of streaming, Lourdes shares her career journey with advice for people moving up the ladder including the support of groups like Latinas in Tech.   Latinas in Tech LinkedIn *Are you feeling stuck at work, but unsure what to do next? *Maybe you are looking for a new job but not seeing results? *Do you feel overwhelmed by all the advice that does not seem relatable for you?  Learn more about our coaching and corporate services providing Latina/o professionals with the tools, knowledge, and support to reach their ambitious career goals.   Whether you are interested in a new career, making more money, or rising up at your current job, Diana provides actionable strategies for you to get ahead and get the results you want.  Corporate ERG workshops, 1-on-1 coaching, and more.  Check out more resources at: www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn

Thinking traps are the distractions (or even obsessions!) that paralyze our thought process, stress us out, and prevent us from moving forward.   How do you overcome thinking traps?   I cover the top four thinking traps that used to keep me up at night:        Catastrophe       Mind reading       Disqualifying the positive       All-or-nothing thinking If these sound familiar, listen for strategies to smash through these obstacles.   Learn how to challenge and reframe those thoughts.     *Are you feeling stuck at work, but unsure what to do next?  *Looking for a new job but not seeing results?  *Feeling overwhelmed by all the advice that does not seem relatable for you?  Learn more about our coaching and services providing Latina professionals with the tools, knowledge, and support to reach their ambitious career goals.   Whether you are interested in a new career, making more money, or rising up at your current job, Diana provides actionable strategies for you to get ahead and get the results you want.  Corporate ERG workshops, 1-on-1 coaching, and more. Subscribe, follow, and let us know what topics you want to hear!  Check out more resources at: www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn  

Employee Resource Groups aka ERGs or Business Resource Groups BRGs have actually been around since the 1970s.  But over the last five years they have boomed in popularity.   How do you help an ERG thrive?  How do you start an ERG?  I speak with Hady Mendez, ERG Coach and CEO of Boldly Speaking, LLC about Goals and outcomes around employee engagement, career mobility, networking and safe spaces.  Company benefits around productivity, innovation, and employee retention and decreased turnover. More tips on successful ERGs: Blog *Are you feeling stuck at work, but unsure what to do next? *Looking for a new job but not seeing results? *Feeling overwhelmed by all the advice that does not seem relatable for you?  Learn more about our coaching and corporate services providing Latina/o professionals with the tools, knowledge, and support to reach their ambitious career goals.   Whether you are interested in a new career, making more money, or rising up at your current job, Diana provides actionable strategies for you to get ahead and get the results you want.  Corporate ERG workshops, 1-on-1 coaching, and more.  Check out more of our resources at: www.cornerofficelatinas.com Our Linkedin   See more about our guest: Hady's Linkedin https://www.boldlyspeakingllc.com/

How often do you say to yourself things like:  I won’t get that job because… They won’t promote me because… My ideas are no good… …even BEFORE you have tried?  Limiting beliefs get in our way!  These are the thoughts we tell ourselves that hold us back from trying something new.  Too often these limiting beliefs are not based in reality.  So how do you challenge them?   I talk with Lindsay Benitez about what limiting beliefs look like, especially for Latinas, and she shares her three part framework for smashing them and moving forward!  *Are you feeling stuck at work, but unsure what to do next?  *Maybe you are looking for a new job but not seeing results?  *Do you feel overwhelmed by all the advice that does not seem relatable for you?  Learn more about our coaching services and workshops providing Latina professionals with the tools, knowledge, and support to reach their ambitious career goals.   Whether you are interested in making more money, a new career, or rising up at your current job, Diana provides actionable strategies for you to get ahead and get the results you want.    Check out more resources at www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn Check out our guest here!

Latino homeownership in the U.S. is booming. Century 21 brings us a report on the home buying characteristics of this growing demographic.  I speak with a real trailblazer, the company's very first Latina franchisee in her state, Eva Angelina Romero.   Eva talks about the culture shock moving from Los Angeles to Nashville, her career, and building her business.   We talk about the importance of Financial literacy Home ownership and wealth building  Millennials and family in the purchasing decision  Connect with Eva C21 on IG Century21 Check out more resources at www.cornerofficelatinas.com Follow Diana on LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornerofficelatinas/  

Maybe you had a bad meeting, a bad fiscal quarter, or something (someone) prompted you to think: "that’s it!" While it’s tempting to quit, there can be benefits to staying at your current job instead of looking for a new job right now.   Today I talk about how staying (at least for a period of time) can work for you.   Note:  this is not “settling!”  This is examining the root cause of your dissatisfaction and ensuring you have exhausted all options, and gotten the most out of your current job, before taking a leap.  What are the upsides of staying? What steps can you take to strengthen your options?   *Are you feeling stuck at work, but unsure what to do next?  *Maybe you are looking for a new job but not seeing results?  *Do you feel overwhelmed by all the advice that does not seem relatable for you?  Learn more about our coaching services and workshops providing Latina professionals with the tools, knowledge, and support to reach their ambitious career goals.   Whether you are interested in making more money, a new career, or rising up at your current job, Diana provides actionable strategies for you to get ahead and get the results you want.  Check out more resources at: www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn  

What do we mean when we talk about image (hint: it’s not just clothing!)? When you go after a big job, it is important to think through your image and style.     I speak with Image Consultant and Personal Stylist Ashley Schafer about how women can define the image they want to project at work and make sure their style matches that image.   We cover:  How to elevate your image as you move up the ladder within the same company The challenges of business casual  Balancing office dress codes with your authentic style Ashley also shares her career journey from Big 4 to entrepreneurship, and the two important things she did before venturing out on her own.   Find Ashley on  Instagram and on her website *Are you feeling stuck at work, but unsure what to do next?  *Maybe you are looking for a new job but not seeing results?  *Do you feel overwhelmed by all the advice that does not seem relatable for you?  Learn more about our coaching services and workshops providing Latina professionals with the tools, knowledge, and support to reach their ambitious career goals.   Whether you are interested in making more money, a new career, or rising up at your current job, Diana provides actionable strategies for you to get ahead and get the results you want.    Check out more resources at www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn

Maybe you have a new job or promotion, but you still have a bit of imposter syndrome getting in your way – it happens to all of us.   How do you show up with confidence and embrace your strengths?   I talk with business strategist and executive coach Leena Mendoza about: Owning your strengths  Overcoming imposter syndrome  Tapping your communication and relationship building skills Commanding the room  Navigating company dynamics and politics  Check out more resources at www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn Leena Mendoza  

Asking for help at work can be tough, I feel you! But it is especially important for Latina leaders rising the ranks to know when and how to get the help you need to succeed.   Each time you achieve another level of success, you need new skills to perform at this new level. And that means leaning on others for input and advice.   There is a lot that can make us hesitant to ask for the help we need–especially in Latina families where we are taught to be self-sufficient and resilient!  Today I walk through my framework of moving past fears to get the help you need, including the questions to ask and the people you need to serve as thought partners as you rise the corporate ladder.   And I pull out my college dictionary for help.    Leave a COMMENT to let me know how YOU asked for help after listening to this episode!  LinkedIn Check out more resources at www.cornerofficelatinas.com

Much of what holds us back, especially Latinas, are cultural expectations and issues around money.   How can Latinas deal with financial trauma so they can get ahead in their careers?  Stephanie Olano helps us get comfortable talking about money.   What do your spending habits say about what you value? Where to start if you want a better relationship with money?   Make sure to subscribe to our podcast! Check out more at www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn   Stephanie Olano:  https://awkwardmoney.com/

Knowing your values can ground your decision making and make career choices and your life easier.   Your values can help you answer tough career questions, especially around new opportunities.  Values are the lens through which you will look for an answer; the compass that guides you.   Identify your top values  Ask yourself: does your current career path reflect those values?  If not, what change do you need to make? If you feel like you need to make a change, you now have a compass for your action plan.  Here’s a link to a list of values from the one and only Brené Brown to get you started. VALUES   Check out more resources at www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn  

More and more companies are investing in their employees’ career development.  Do you know how to talk to your boss about your next steps? Or how to identify the skills you want to keep using and the things you don’t want to do anymore?  Your host Diana Bernal speaks with Carmen Torres, CEO and Founder of MY HR SPECIALIST.  We talk about:  How to identify and leverage your skills into that next job, whether it’s at your current company or the next.   The importance of knowing your values so you can make career decisions Overall career planning: are 5-year plans still viable today?  Carmen also shares her own story of being laid off and how that launched her own business.    Check out resources and free webinars at www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn   Carmen's Website: https://myhrspecialist.com/  

Are you unhappy at work, but not entirely sure if it is time to leave for a new job?  Do you know what to consider to decide if you should make a change?  While starting something new can be daunting, there are criteria you can use to figure out what you need in your career and assess if you are getting it, so you can figure out if it’s time for a change.   We talk about five essential criteria to guide your decision:      Professional growth     Personal needs     Culture     Fulfillment     Pay  And the good news: these criteria can also help you define your next job.     Free webinar coming up:  Strategies to Earn Higher Pay  www.cornerofficelatinas.com LinkedIn   Hosted by Diana Bernal

No one likes to fail! But we have to learn from our mistakes to keep showing up, growing, and getting ahead.   Diana shares positive takeaways and steps to learn from failure:  Reflecting with the right people people to help you identify what went wrong Adapting so you can learn and improve for next time  Maintaining a positive attitude.     Also learn about our free webinar: Strategies to Earn Higher Pay Upcoming group career strategies workshops over zoom will help you meet your goals.   Information at:  www.cornerofficelatinas.com   Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss new or bonus episodes!   Hosted by Diana Bernal