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EmpowerWork offers free coaching via text, says CEO Jaime-Alexis Fowler
Jaime-Alexis Fowler began her career as an academic, hoping that a university career would allow her to create change in our society. Finding that path to be too slow, she moved on to a series of organizations where she could grow as a social innovator. Today she’s the Founder and Executive Director of Empower Work,… Read More
Cheekys CEO Jessi Roberts describes building her fashion empire
As a child, Jessi Roberts lived in a troubled home. But, with the help of friends along the way, she forged her own path to success. And today she’s the CEO of Cheekys, the big fashion and jewelry brand “that loves the country girl.” In this show, Jessi talks about her new book, “Backroads Boss… Read More
Headhunter Jackie Ducci has tips for young job seekers
If you’re looking for a job, it helps to understand how the hiring process really works. In this show you’ll get an insider view from search firm executive Jackie Ducci, author of “Almost Hired – What’s Really Standing between You and the Job You Want.” She will talk about how recruiters operate and what employers… Read More
Protect your career with smart social media, says PR guru John P. David
Miami PR expert John P. David wrote an important book for professionals and businesses — “How to Protect … (Or Destroy) … Your Reputation Online.” In this show, he says that some people learn the hard way that every person has an on-line presence, whether they realize it or not. And he illustrates the importance… Read More
Tips On How To Successfully Transition From Career To Retirement
Beverly Jones, host of WOUB’s Jazzed About Work Podcast talks about second careers later in life and how one can be successful taking on new challenges. She gives some tips to guest host Tom Hodson about how to make a successful transition from a hectic career to retirement and beyond. Jazzed About Work is one… Read More
Job Search Guru Hannah Morgan Suggests You Rethink Your Resume
Hannah Morgan is a nationally recognized author, speaker and teacher on all things job search. She started early, learning from her father, who owned a high-level executive search firm. Today her website CareerSherpa.net is an amazing resource for anyone thinking about a career move. In this show, she talks with host Bev Jones about how… Read More
Episode 052 : Branding & your career, with Bev Jones & Tom Hodson
Your career success is influenced by your “brand.” And, as a professional, you do have a personal brand, even if the concept of branding makes you feel uncomfortable. In this episode, Tom Hodson interviews our own Bev Jones, author of the popular guide to career success, “Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO.” They… Read More
Executive job search expert Conrad Woody says make yourself findable
To attract job opportunities, you have to make sure that you’re searchable. That’s the expert advice of Conrad Woody, who leads the U.S. Corporate and Government Affairs Practice at global talent and leadership firm Odgers Berndtson. In this episode, Conrad says that to be seen as a top candidate, you must show that you always… Read More
Episode 050 : Time management expert Laura Vanderkam says you’re not as busy as you think
Do you feel constantly behind and endlessly oppressed by a nagging sense that your “to-do” list is growing by the minute? Bestselling author Laura Vanderkam says you’re not alone. But you don’t have to live this way. Laura has studied the calendars of hundreds of professionals, and found that even extremely busy people have more… Read More
Episode 049: Economics commentator Chris Farrell talks UNretirement
Award-winning journalist Chris Farrell writes and talks about financial management and the economy, for places like Marketplace Money, Bloomberg, the Minneapolis StarTribune and Minnesota Public Radio. In this episode, he focuses particularly on his book, “Unretirement: How Baby Boomers are Changing the Way We Think About Work, Community and the Good Life.” The book has… Read More
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