As I’ve talked with clients, connections, and family, there has been one common theme from COVID-19 and that is wondering what’s next for our careers. While this pandemic has been undeniably sad and stressful, it has also given us time to slow down, pause, reflect, and consider what’s next for us personally and professionally. In… [Read More]
Show #100 – The Power of Coaching with Jeffrey St. Laurent
I remember talking to my business coach, Jeffrey St. Laurent about doing my first Facebook Live. I was scared, nervous, and questioned whether it would be “good enough.” I set a date to go live in two weeks. Jeff coached me to go live in two days. Now, 100 shows later, I’m bringing him on… [Read More]
Show #99 – Being More Than Corporate with Amber Furhiman
There are times when we question our career path, wonder what’s next for us, or more importantly, what we can do to create a more significant impact. Meet Amber Furhiman. She’s an attorney and coach who dramatically changed her life and shifted her focus to creating more wellness, balance, and impact when she defined what… [Read More]
Show #98 – Your Career’s New Normal
COVID-19 has changed so many facets of our lives. We must acknowledge that these changes are not all going away. In fact, these changes have become our “new normal” or our “next normal.” In this episode, I share how these changes are impacting the way you work, connect, and interview, and why you must be… [Read More]
Show #97 – Managing Worry During COVID-19 with David Diehl
COVID-19 has created a sense of worry and anxiety for many. That worry doesn’t have to be a “bad” thing as worry can move us to take action. Meet David Diehl. David is a mindset coach and educator who helps his clients discover their thought processes to help them get through their blocks and achieve… [Read More]
Show #93 – Leverage the Power of LinkedIn Now with Rhonda Sher (The LinkedIn Diva)
With more and more people working virtually because of COVID-19, people are looking for more ways to connect. Now, while LinkedIn isn’t new, it is “new” to some and how they navigate Linkedin to grow their professional network, optimize their profiles and perhaps, find a new job is the focus of this episode. Meet Rhonda… [Read More]
Show #90 – Three Tips to Working with an Internal Recruiter with Anna Morgan
Show #90 – Three Tips to Working with an Internal Recruiter with Anna Morgan If you are in a career transition, you may have worked with a recruiter or are considering working with one. While there are different types of recruiters, an internal recruiter is someone who works for a company and specifically seeks talent… [Read More]
Show #89 – SHOW UP to Discover Your Inner Mastery with Lorna Sherland
Somewhere, deep inside all of us, is our resilience and positivity to make the impact we want. This is one way we “SHOW UP.” Lorna Sherland is a model of resilience and positivity across her life and career. Lorna has demonstrated success in various industries and is currently a top real estate broker in New… [Read More]
Show #87 – How to “SHOW UP” for Your Health with Valerie Bercier
We are all “busy” with work, family, sports, and other obligations. Yet, it can be so easy to let certain things slip, and one of those things can be our health. My guest this week is Valerie Bercier. She is a registered dietician and certified health coach, as well as a PWBA (Professional Women’s… [Read More]
Show #86 – BE LEGENDARY with Dr. Jon Porman
What does it mean for you to “Be Legendary?” We all want to make an impact and in this episode, Dr. Jon Porman shares what it means to him to “Be Legendary,” “Be Led,” and “Be the Change.” In this episode, Jon shares: His Story (2:45) What It Means to “Be Legendary” (5:05) What It… [Read More]
Show #85 – Are You Conscious, Authentic, and Matchable? – An Interview with Camala Beek
Ask yourself, are you conscious, authentic, and matchable? When we think about how we “SHOW UP” in our relationships, how we answer that question is vital to how we are in a relationship. My guest this week is Camala Beek, a matchmaker, coach, and a talent acquisition specialist, as well as the founder of CamJean… [Read More]
Show #84 – Why You Need a Professionally Written Resume – An Interview with Porschia Parker-Griffin
Your resume tells your professional story about what you do and who you are as a professional. However, we may be caught in some mind drama about how we can write our resume ourselves, and it will be “good enough.” Did you know that hiring managers and HR professionals take on average between 7-10 seconds… [Read More]
Show #83 – The Power of How We “SHOW UP.” – An Interview with Craig Schneider
I love success stories! I love it when people commit to the coaching process, do the work, and honor how they want to “SHOW UP” so they can make the impact they want in their careers. Let me introduce you to Craig Schneider. Craig is a nationally recognized sales leader who has successfully created several… [Read More]
Show #82 – Your Age is an Asset
In Kimberly Palmer’s article for AARP called, Ten Things You Should Know About Age Discrimination, https://www.aarp.org/work/on-the-job/info-2017/age-discrimination-facts.html, she cites that most people believe age discrimination happens when workers hit their 50s, and 8 in 10 Americans age 50 and older want to see Congress enact stronger laws to prevent age discrimination. If you are someone concerned… [Read More]
Show #81 – Your Career Transition Arc
As we get ready to welcome 2020, many people are considering a new job. We all must navigate, what I like to call, a “Career Transition Arc” when we are creating our next advancement opportunity. This arc isn’t linear for a reason. We must encounter many changes along the way as we go from one… [Read More]
Show #80 – Giving Thanks for Your Career and a Few Other Things
On this Thanksgiving Eve, I’m taking a few moments to share some thoughts on gratitude, what it means for us to be grateful for our careers, and saying “thank you” and meaning it. For more information about how I help my clients create their next advancement opportunity and show up professionally and energetically to make… [Read More]
Show #79 – Staying in a “Bad” Job
If you are questioning whether to stay in your job or quit, you need to watch this episode. I’ve stayed in a lousy job. I stayed because I needed the benefits. I stayed because I liked the people. I stayed because I needed the money. But I primarily stayed because I knew there… [Read More]
Show #78 – Putting Your Career in the Fast Lane
Which lane are you traveling in when it comes to your career? Are you hanging out in the left lane, ready for advancement, and your actions and the way you are “SHOW UP” are indicative of your intentions, or are you plodding along in the right lane taking your time trying to figure out… [Read More]
Show #77 – What’s Behind Your Mask? An Interview with Tracy Oswald.
This week, I had the honor of interviewing one of my dear coach colleagues and friends, Tracy Oswald. Tracy is known as “The High Achievers’ Coach” and is the co-host of The Growth Lab Show Podcast, as well as her podcast, “Courageous, Successful, and Happy.” This episode focuses on the different masks we wear…. [Read More]
Show #76 – What Are You Telling Yourself About Your Career?
We all have a career story. Sometimes it’s great, and other times, it’s challenging. How you tell your career story, whether you are at a networking event, an interview, talking to colleagues, or your loved ones, what are you saying and how TRUTHFUL is it? In this episode: John’s Free Offer (1:22) We… [Read More]
Show #75 – Managing Your ADD and Your Career. An Interview with Ken Kochajda.
If you, or someone you know, has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), you know that dealing with the disorder can be challenging. Ken Kochajda is a career coach who specifically works with people who have ADD and helps them be more successful in their careers and the workplace. One of the things Ken… [Read More]
Show #74 – Showing Up After a Career-Ending Injury – An Interview with Robert William Fusik III.
I am blessed to know some incredible and inspiring people and my friend Robert William Fusik III is one of them. I’ve known Robert for a few years as we both bowl professionally on the PBA tour. Prior to pursuing his bowling career, Robert was a professional soccer player and a kicker for an arena… [Read More]
Show #73 – Defining “Followership” – An Interview with Jennifer McClure
We learn to be a good leader because of how we follow. We never start in a leadership role, but we gain experience and ideas based on whom we follow and why we like to follow that leader or not. My guest is Jennifer McClure. She recently completed her Ph.D. in Psychology with… [Read More]
Show #72 – Creating the Life and Family You Love. An Interview with Christine Martinello
Christine Martinello is an accomplished leader, speaker, author, corporate trainer, career professional, and inventor. When we connected, I was fascinated learning about her program called, “The Original Love Box” which is a tradition gift designed to help you express your thoughts, feelings, and love for those closest to you in your life. Throughout the… [Read More]
Show #63 – Owning Where You Are At & Chasing Your Dreams. An Interview with Sara Trevino.
A mutual friend and colleague recently introduced Sara Trevino and I. We used to work at the same organization but never knew each other because we were in different departments. It’s funny how sometimes, a fascinating person is just in another division. And Sara is truly a fascinating person. She made a huge… [Read More]
Show #71 – Five Tips for a Successful Career in Government – An Interview with Javier Lopez
If you are considering a career in Federal service or looking to take your career to the next level within the Federal Government, you will want to check out Javier Lopez’s tips in this episode. Listen as Javier shares these five tips: Javier’s Introduction and Information about “The Gov Geeks” (1:55) Tip… [Read More]
Show #70 – Picking Up Your White Box and Moving On – An Interview with Michael Thomas Sunnarborg
If you have ever been handed a “White Box” and told that your services are no longer needed at your organization, you were probably crushed, disappointed, shocked, and angry. My guest, Michael Thomas Sunnarborg, knows this experience firsthand. As you run the gamut of emotions, you are now left with figuring out your next steps,… [Read More]
Show #69 – Avoiding Career Burnout – An Interview with Matt Mills
Chances are, you or someone you know has experienced career burnout. Burnout is the lack of motivation or unhappiness in your work, and depending on the severity of your burnout, it can have a significant impact on your work and your life. Matt Mills is a career crossroads coach who helps burned-out high achievers,… [Read More]
Show #68 – It All Started with a Twitter Message – An Interview with Brant Houghton
If you have ever thought about taking a chance by reaching out to someone whom you thought could help you in your career, you are not alone. In fact, this is exactly what Brant Houghton did while he was in college. He sent one Twitter message and it led to an internship. That internship… [Read More]
Show #67 – Tips for Disconnecting from Technology at Work
Recently, I had a great experience seeing a new show called, “Freestyle Love Supreme.” Aside from it being a great show, what also made the experience fantastic, was having to lock my phone and smartwatch in a YONDR so I couldn’t access it during the show. This provided a phone-free experience where I could simply… [Read More]
Show #66 – How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave Your Job?
I get asked this question a lot from my clients. It’s understandable that they are looking for some definitive answer, but the truth is, only they know when it is time to leave their job. Granted, there are some factors to consider such as work responsibilities, compensation, colleagues, and benefits along with their work/life balance…. [Read More]
Show #65 – “Think Small” An Interview w/ Natalie Siston from Small Town Leadership
Natalie Siston grew up in a small town of 600 people. What she learned growing up in that small town taught her the importance of connection, community, and leadership. In this week’s episode, Natalie shares what it means to her to “think small” in order to make big changes. She shares some useful and practical… [Read More]
Show #64 – Creating Outside of the Box Content w/ Matt Rosenblum
Matt Rosenblum is a content marketing strategist. He has created traditional content, as well as content that might be considered “out of the box.” And whenever, Matt has created this type of content, it’s yielded him some great results. In this episode, Matt shares some ideas about content creating and how to make yourself… [Read More]
Show #62 – Tips for Getting Professionally Unstuck
It’s understandable that we may feel a bit stuck in our career from time to time. So, when you are stuck, how do you get “unstuck?” In this episode, I’m sharing some tips that may help you get unstuck, get motivated, and move toward whatever goals you have set for your career. In this… [Read More]
Show #61 – Never Burn Your Bridges (An Interview w/ Brian Lipp)
What would you do if you got a phone call, literally out of the blue from a former colleague, asking you to come work for them? This is exactly what happened to Brian Lipp. He was open to a new career opportunity that leveraged his skillset and expertise, but this call was… [Read More]