Episodes 228
Avg. Duration 18m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
80%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Your Worthy Career, a podcast with Melissa Lawrence, a Career & Leadership Coach and former Talent & Development leader inside Pharma that helps women in Pharma and Biotech design their unique career path and build the skills to get a new job, get promotion, and advance their career.

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S3E223 Sitting on the Fence

Jun 03, 2026 18m Transcript

Sitting on the fence feels like the smart move. You weigh the pros and cons, you do the research, you tell yourself now isn't the right time. But indecision is still a decision, and in a pharma…

S3E222 Activity vs Strategic Positioning in Pharma Careers

May 20, 2026 15m Transcript

This episode is for the woman in pharma or biotech who has strong performance reviews, a supportive boss, colleagues who rave about her, and still can't get the move she wants. We're getting into the…

S3E221 Be Irreplaceable in a World of AI

May 06, 2026 17m Transcript

The AI conversation in Pharma and Biotech is generating a lot of anxiety, and a lot of misplaced action. Women are either chasing every new tool or avoiding the whole conversation entirely. This…

S3E220 The Cost of Career Confusion in Pharma

Apr 15, 2026 24m Transcript

You have impressive credentials, a track record that speaks for itself, and a career that looks exactly right from the outside. And yet something is off. The work has become transactional. Your role…

S3E219 4 Actions to Stop Being Pharma's Best-Kept Secret

Apr 01, 2026 19m Transcript

This episode picks up where the last one left off — and gets super specific. If your performance and results are strong but your advancement isn't reflecting it, the issue isn't how hard you're…

S3E218 Comp Statement Landed. Now What?

Mar 18, 2026 28m

This episode is for the woman who is questioning what’s next after the performance and compensation conversation. The number landed. The feedback was good. And somehow that made it worse, because…

S3E217 It's Not About the Title

Mar 04, 2026 19m

This is for the woman who’s aiming for a promotion (or a bigger external role) and keeps thinking, If I could just get that title, everything would feel different.Today we are going beyond the title…

S3 Bonus: Author Unscripted - Writing the Book

Feb 24, 2026 18m Transcript

My book, Your Worthy Career: A Science-Backed Method to Build a Meaningful Career in Pharma and Biotech is officially out today, and in this special bonus episode, my marketing assistant turns the…

S3E216 The Method This Job Market Needs

Feb 18, 2026 21m Transcript

This job market needs a different approach - tune in to hear why. If you’ve been applying to roles, asking for promotions, taking on stretch work, and getting ghosted or hearing “not yet” or “there’s…

S3E215 The Next Chapter

Feb 04, 2026 19m

I'm back! In this episode, I’m welcoming you back to the podcast and opening Season 3 with a new chapter—one shaped by a year of reflection, writing, and deep work with women navigating their careers…

Where to Connect with Me for Career Support

Dec 11, 2024 4m

Welcome to the final episode of Your Worthy Career! I’m Melissa Lawrence, your go-to career and leadership coach in Pharma and Biotech, and I can’t thank you enough for joining me on this four-year…

5 Career Lessons that Changed Everything for Me

Dec 04, 2024 29m

In this episode, I’m sharing the five pivotal lessons that transformed my career in Pharma and Biotech, giving you the kind of insider perspective that I wish I’d had from the start. After 15 years…

The ROI of Coaching

Nov 27, 2024 20m

Ever wondered what career and leadership coaching actually does for you? In this episode, I’m diving into the real ROI you get when you invest in yourself through coaching. If you’re on a mission to…

Discover Your Next Best Role

Nov 20, 2024 16m

In this week’s episode, we’re getting into one of the biggest questions I hear from women in Pharma and Biotech: How do I identify my next best role?If you’re feeling stuck, questioning if you’re…

8 Clear Signs It's Time for a Career Change

Nov 13, 2024 17m

In this episode, I break down the 8 telltale signs that it’s time for you to make a career change. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or just wondering if you should take the leap and find a…

What is Your Worthy Career?

Nov 06, 2024 17m

In this episode, I dive deep into what it truly means to have a worthy career, one that goes beyond the surface level of promotions and titles.I share how to break free from "agreeable gray" careers…

Advance Your Career by Being a Thought Leader

Oct 30, 2024 17m

This episode is all about the skills you need to be a thought leader so you can advance your career without sacrificing your values. You don’t need to be like the men and other women you see around…

Want a Better Brand? Look at Your Communication Skills

Oct 23, 2024 15m

If you’ve ever wondered how you can be intentional with your brand or align it with the role you are seeking, this episode is for you. This week I am making the connection between personal branding…

(MVP) Starting a New Leadership Role

Oct 16, 2024 25m

Are you in a new leadership role?Maybe you're struggling with being effective in your current leadership position?I have 6 tips that will have you saying goodbye to stressful transitions in…

How to Have a Better Relationship with Your Boss

Oct 09, 2024 21m

In this episode, I dive into four specific actions you can take to build a stronger, more productive relationship with your boss. By applying these strategies, you’ll not only enjoy your job more but…

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Your Worthy Career has published 228 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Business, Careers.

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Your Worthy Career is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 18m.

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