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The Evaluation Couch

Maria Montenegro
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  • 50. Interviewing With Your Edge Part 1
    This episode focuses on how to answer the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself.” Maria explains why this question is important, outlines common mistakes evaluators make when answering this question, and introduces a simple framework for structuring your answer. The episode includes examples from three evaluators, with feedback on what worked and what could be improved. Throughout the episode Maria provides specific examples of how you can answer this question with you edge, communicating what makes you stand out among other evaluators applying for the same role. Download your free workbook to become a confident evaluator who attracts top opportunities in 4 steps here.  www.mariamontenegro.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/mariamontenegro     
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  • 49. Your Career Logic Model
    This episode focuses on how evaluators can apply the principles of logic models to their own career development. Maria shares how using logic models to map our our career helps us better understand the inputs, activities, and outputs essential to achieving our career goals. The episode discusses the default logic model most people hold about how their actions lead to outcomes in their careers. She then introduces an extended logic model and discussess each of the inputs, activities, and outputs included in it. The episode underscores the need of constantly revisiting and updating this career logic model to adapt to changing circumstances and goals. *Join The Evaluator's Edge waitlist here to be the first to hear when doors open and get a special discount.   Download your free workbook to become a confident evaluator who attracts top opportunities in 4 steps here.  www.mariamontenegro.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/mariamontenegro 
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  • 48. The 6 Myths That Hold Evaluators Back In Their Careers
    In this episode, Maria discusses six common myths that can hold back careers in evaluation including the belief that you need a PhD, must specialize, or need to keep collecting credentials to succeed. This episode explores where each of these myths come from, how they impact career growth and satisfaction, and why letting go of them can open up new possibilities. Through real-world examples and practical advice, you'll learn how to navigate your unique path in evaluation with more confidence, clarity, and purpose. Resources:  Canadian Evaluation Society Fellows.  The Generalist World.  GEI Evaluation Competency Framework.  *Join The Evaluator's Edge waitlist here to be the first to hear when doors open and get a special discount.   Download your free workbook to become a confident evaluator who attracts top opportunities in 4 steps here.  www.mariamontenegro.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/mariamontenegro 
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  • 47. Feeling Like an Imposter as an Evaluator with John LaVelle
    In this episode, Maria speaks with researcher and evaluation expert John LaVelle about their study on the imposter phenomenon among evaluators. They explore why feelings of imposterism are common among evaluators and how professional identity and community influence these experiences. The conversation highlights the unique challenges evaluators face and the strategies they use to cope with imposterism, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, open dialogue, and community support in fostering confidence and growth. Resources:  The research study discussed in this episode can be found here.  The book Maria discusses is The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman.  Download your free workbook to become a confident evaluator who attracts top opportunities in 4 steps here.  www.mariamontenegro.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/mariamontenegro 
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  • 46. Building Your Consulting Sales Pipeline with Paul Bakker
    In this episode, Paul Bakker joins The Evaluation Couch to share his insights on how a sales pipeline can support an evaluator's independent consulting business. Paul explains how he tracks different types of leads—open RFPs, vendor-of-record opportunities, and sole-source contracts—assigning the likelihood of these materializing into contracts. He shares how he has used a sales pipeline to project his income and guide business development efforts. He emphasizes the importance of networking, building relationships, and diversifying sources of work to maintain income stability and mitigate the risks associated with consulting. Resources Learn about Paul's consulting business Social Impact Squared The AI tools referenced in this episode can be found here: Logical Outcomes Nonprofit AI Workspace Access the American Evaluation Association's Independent Consulting Topical Interest Group videos here Learn more about the Canadian Evaluation Society's Independent Consulting Community of Interest (ICCI) here.  Learn about the book Paul referenced by Gail Barrington here.  Download your free workbook to become a confident evaluator who attracts top opportunities in 4 steps here.  www.mariamontenegro.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/mariamontenegro 
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Welcome to The Evaluation Couch, where we discuss topics related to evaluation and navigating a career in evaluation. In this space, I will share about my evaluation journey, share tips from my career advising and management experience, and invite other evaluators to hear about their perspectives. My goal is to continue promoting the use of evaluation and help evaluators build the careers they deserve.
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