Episode #90 – Maximizing 1-on-1 Meetings : Octavia Goredema

by TeresaMarch 22, 2022

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Today’s guest is Octavia Goredema, career coach and author of “Prep, Push, Pivot.” Teresa and Octavia discuss how to make the most of one-on-one meetings with your boss.

They discuss how to plan and make sure you’re getting the most out of the one-on-one time to ensure your future.

Here are the steps to maximize your time :

1. Work with your manager to determine how the agenda for your meetings will be created and reflect on your priorities and professional development goals.
2. During your meetings, use your body language to underscore your words and your actions.
3. Be a good listener, embrace feedback, and default to solving problems.
4. Use your time after your one-on-ones to consider areas where you can focus, adapt, or make improvements moving forward.

To connect with Octavia : octaviagoredema.com

Your manager needs to know what your long-term goals are
Octavia Goredema

Episode Timeline

00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:24Planning for your meeting 12:33Break and Public Service Announcement 12:58Steps to ensuring a great meeting 21:23Teresa’s Closing Remarks

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Teresa McQueen, Esq.
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Teresa is a skilled trial attorney (a recovering litigator!), Corporate Counsel for Western Growers Family of Companies, a published author and frequent speaker on a wide range of topics including harassment, discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. She is a Certified Business Etiquette Trainer and hosts the Workplace Perspective podcast to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer/employee relationships.*

*The views expressed by Teresa McQueen are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Western Growers Family of Companies, its officers, directors, board members, employees, or members.