https://simplecast.com The Career Builder's Podcast Conversations that build careers, with Lisa Plain (Petkovsek) and Mike Bird. A bi-weekly show for 20- and 30-somethings who take their careers (but not themselves!) really, really seriously. 2019-2021 The Career Builder's Podcast en Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:00:10 +0000 https://careerbuilderspodcast.com The Career Builder's Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/99672ab9-fd6b-4bd6-81cd-d790fd5ea33f/2d6b6780-34ab-42aa-a3e4-3db1d9c1ffcb/3000x3000/new-tcbp-artwork-ar-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://careerbuilderspodcast.com episodic Conversations that build careers, with Lisa Plain (Petkovsek) and Mike Bird. A bi-weekly show for 20- and 30-somethings who take their careers (but not themselves!) really, really seriously. Lisa Plain and Mike Bird no https://feeds.simplecast.com/VQkDQovO careeradvice, careerdevelopment, careertransition, geny, genz, millennial, youngprofessional Career Balance Coaching and CoachOiseau Career Coaching mike@coachoiseau.com 5ec2e1ea-ea0c-41af-9a70-25507f9c0b57 Departure, Reflection and Hiatus Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/departure-reflection-hiatus-JE7o69e7 Departure, Reflection and Hiatus Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:24:03 The first chapter of The Career Builder's Podcast comes to a close as Lisa departs the show. Tune in for a reflection of 106 episodes of work and lessons learned, and an announcement from Mike about the future of TCBP. The first chapter of The Career Builder's Podcast comes to a close as Lisa departs the show. Tune in for a reflection of 106 episodes of work and lessons learned, and an announcement from Mike about the future of TCBP. no full 106 983d4e69-a68c-4172-8315-bb4cde79155c Hacking the Modern Job Search with Mark Anthony Dyson Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Mark Anthony Dyson) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/hacking-the-modern-job-search-mark-anthony-dyson-T5uJlN2m Hacking the Modern Job Search with Mark Anthony Dyson Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Mark Anthony Dyson 00:36:42 A veteran career advisor, writer, podcaster and live show host, Mark Anthony Dyson dishes on how the modern job search has become a lifestyle. A veteran career advisor, writer, podcaster and live show host, Mark Anthony Dyson dishes on how the modern job search has become a lifestyle. no full 105 be4b7b4c-7019-40ba-b764-9d921898c4cc From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman Fri, 26 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Ken Coleman, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/from-paycheck-to-purpose-ken-coleman-tyDw7VgJ From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman Ken Coleman, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:52:46 A renowned radio personality and career coach, Ken Coleman of The Ken Coleman Show joins The Career Builder's Podcast to discuss his latest book, From Paycheck to Purpose. A renowned radio personality and career coach, Ken Coleman of The Ken Coleman Show joins The Career Builder's Podcast to discuss his latest book, From Paycheck to Purpose. no full 104 a667885f-72fd-4959-8536-8a5d27f272db From HireHigherEd to EdTech Startup with Eric James Stephens Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Eric James Stephens) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/from-hirehighered-to-edtech-startup-eric-james-stephens-qn6WDo71 From HireHigherEd to EdTech Startup with Eric James Stephens Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Eric James Stephens 00:52:08 Once plotting a course out of academia and into industry, Dr. Eric James Stephens rejoins the the show to share lessons of his career transition and give a glimpse of what's to come. Cue another raw and real career conversation! Once plotting a course out of academia and into industry, Dr. Eric James Stephens rejoins the the show to share lessons of his career transition and give a glimpse of what's to come. Cue another raw and real career conversation! no full 103 99985646-1e88-4f15-aecf-cdcfade21fbf The Long Game with Dorie Clark Topics Covered:

  • Dorie Clark - Duke & Columbia Business Professor; Ranked #1 Communication Coach; HBR Author; Top 50 Business Thinker in World - Thinkers50
  • How the long game had a positive impact on Dorie's life
  • The value in strategic and tactical thinking
  • Understanding and applying the concept of "optimizing for Interesting"
  • Seeing failure as an experiment and the value in testing concepts out first before going all in
  • Are you trapped in a permanent state of execution mode? If so, here's how to get out of it.
  • How to say no with intention
  • When it's ok to say yes to short-term gain
  • Strategies to stay focused while pursuing the long game
  • How the long game vision helps you live in the now
  • Why you should think in a long-term, strategic way about your career
  • Dorie's 80%/20% rule
  • "Don't pay for office space"
]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Dorie Clark, Mike Bird, Stacy Pollack, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/the-long-game-dorie-clark-ky5CnnZB Topics Covered:

  • Dorie Clark - Duke & Columbia Business Professor; Ranked #1 Communication Coach; HBR Author; Top 50 Business Thinker in World - Thinkers50
  • How the long game had a positive impact on Dorie's life
  • The value in strategic and tactical thinking
  • Understanding and applying the concept of "optimizing for Interesting"
  • Seeing failure as an experiment and the value in testing concepts out first before going all in
  • Are you trapped in a permanent state of execution mode? If so, here's how to get out of it.
  • How to say no with intention
  • When it's ok to say yes to short-term gain
  • Strategies to stay focused while pursuing the long game
  • How the long game vision helps you live in the now
  • Why you should think in a long-term, strategic way about your career
  • Dorie's 80%/20% rule
  • "Don't pay for office space"
]]> The Long Game with Dorie Clark Dorie Clark, Mike Bird, Stacy Pollack, Lisa Plain 00:44:44 Dorie Clark - one of the world's top business thinkers and an authority on reinventing yourself and your career - discusses the key lessons of her newest Wall Street Journal Bestseller. Its title? The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. Dorie Clark - one of the world's top business thinkers and an authority on reinventing yourself and your career - discusses the key lessons of her newest Wall Street Journal Bestseller. Its title? The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. no full 102 b9534c51-ce52-4c3b-b677-60ad581b4027 The Best of TCBP: Year 2 in Review Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/best-of-tcbp-year-2-in-review-wzsqDhFl The Best of TCBP: Year 2 in Review Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:33:48 Almost 50 episodes were released in Year 2 of The Career Builder's Podcast. Tune in to hear excerpts of the 10 most downloaded shows of the last year! Almost 50 episodes were released in Year 2 of The Career Builder's Podcast. Tune in to hear excerpts of the 10 most downloaded shows of the last year! yes full 101 7bc65c93-8707-4db5-9cc8-97ac96b213fa The Future of Job Searching with Job Search Journey Topics Covered:

  • The Founders of Job Search Journey - Adrienne Tom, Sarah Johnston & Virginia Franco
  • The biggest job search lessons we've learned about job searching during the pandemic
  • The trends in job searching and changes that have happened over the past 18 months
  • How job seekers' values have changed
  • The parts of job searching that have stayed the same
  • Where most people are getting stuck in the job search and why
  • Predictions for the future of job searching
  • What to do about vaccination status in your job search
  • What Job Search Journey is and how it can help you

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]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Sarah Johnston, Adrienne Tom, Lisa Plain, Virginia Franco, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/future-of-job-searching-job-search-journey-1Jcx3faf Topics Covered:

  • The Founders of Job Search Journey - Adrienne Tom, Sarah Johnston & Virginia Franco
  • The biggest job search lessons we've learned about job searching during the pandemic
  • The trends in job searching and changes that have happened over the past 18 months
  • How job seekers' values have changed
  • The parts of job searching that have stayed the same
  • Where most people are getting stuck in the job search and why
  • Predictions for the future of job searching
  • What to do about vaccination status in your job search
  • What Job Search Journey is and how it can help you

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]]> The Future of Job Searching with Job Search Journey Sarah Johnston, Adrienne Tom, Lisa Plain, Virginia Franco, Mike Bird 00:37:59 The centennial episode of TCBP! Hear three of the top experts in the job searching space - Adrienne Tom, Sarah Johnston and Virginia Franco - weigh in on what's happening in the world of career transition. The centennial episode of TCBP! Hear three of the top experts in the job searching space - Adrienne Tom, Sarah Johnston and Virginia Franco - weigh in on what's happening in the world of career transition. job search coach, career development, job search, tcbp, career coach, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, job, virginia franco, career development podcast, adrienne tom, sarah johnston, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, job search journey, career advancement, job searching, linkedin no full 100 f683874c-b094-490d-b9d4-da75535490ed The State of The Career Builder's Podcast Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/state-of-the-career-builders-podcast-M5KtDnk4 The State of The Career Builder's Podcast Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:09:17 A quick recap on where the show (and its hosts!) has been at throughout the last few months, and a look at what the future of TCBP has in store! A quick recap on where the show (and its hosts!) has been at throughout the last few months, and a look at what the future of TCBP has in store! no full 99 aa0c504a-f26f-4063-bfd0-005325ba8d8a Magical Career Encounters with Andrea Koppel Topics Covered: 

  • Andrea Koppel, Career Coach & Host of Time4Coffee Podcast, Former CNN Correspondent
  • Andrea's winding road to career coaching
  • What a Magical Career Encounter looks and feels like
  • Identifying activities that "light you up"
  • Why it's practically impossible to make a mistake when starting your career
  • Thinking like a mad scientist vs. a chef
  • The value of trying things out
  • Turning setbacks into massive learning experiences
  • Andrea's framework for evaluating career fit: Mission, Money, Mobility, Motivation
  • Stories and lessons from her journalism career at CNN

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]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Andrea Koppel) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/magical-career-encounters-andrea-koppel-j8E_Vv_4 Topics Covered: 

  • Andrea Koppel, Career Coach & Host of Time4Coffee Podcast, Former CNN Correspondent
  • Andrea's winding road to career coaching
  • What a Magical Career Encounter looks and feels like
  • Identifying activities that "light you up"
  • Why it's practically impossible to make a mistake when starting your career
  • Thinking like a mad scientist vs. a chef
  • The value of trying things out
  • Turning setbacks into massive learning experiences
  • Andrea's framework for evaluating career fit: Mission, Money, Mobility, Motivation
  • Stories and lessons from her journalism career at CNN

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Magical Career Encounters with Andrea Koppel Mike Bird, Andrea Koppel 00:49:42 Careers have a way of evolving in unique and unforeseen ways. Andrea Koppel, a former on-air correspondent for CNN, shares how people can come out of nowhere to dramatically shift your career trajectory when you least expect it. Careers have a way of evolving in unique and unforeseen ways. Andrea Koppel, a former on-air correspondent for CNN, shares how people can come out of nowhere to dramatically shift your career trajectory when you least expect it. yes full 98 c24dd183-a98b-4512-bcf8-02944a837d23 "Not Faking It" in a Job Search with Linda Evans Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Linda Evans, Stacy Pollack) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/not-faking-it-in-a-job-search-linda-evans-OU7DKSWJ "Not Faking It" in a Job Search with Linda Evans Mike Bird, Linda Evans, Stacy Pollack 00:36:43 A lot of job seekers sometimes feel inauthentic as they pursue a new role. Strengths-based career coach Linda Evans weighs in on why this is and how you can be your real self in front of employers. A lot of job seekers sometimes feel inauthentic as they pursue a new role. Strengths-based career coach Linda Evans weighs in on why this is and how you can be your real self in front of employers. no full 97 b8260d44-b58e-4239-9b51-9a136e9f6db5 Starting Slow to Go Fast in a New Role Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Stacy Pollack, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/starting-slow-to-go-fast-in-a-new-role-EEMyEYjY Starting Slow to Go Fast in a New Role Stacy Pollack, Mike Bird 00:25:17 Taking your time early on in a new role can open you up for a more efficient and productive overall start. Both Stacy and Mike are starting out in new jobs and seize the moment to share their findings of a slow start. Taking your time early on in a new role can open you up for a more efficient and productive overall start. Both Stacy and Mike are starting out in new jobs and seize the moment to share their findings of a slow start. no full 96 9b611480-1c0b-465c-83d7-3106457edf53 Breaking Into Tech Without a Tech Background with Kyle Elliott Topics Covered: 

  • Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES ,Career & Interview Coach
  • Taking the leap from a side hustle to a full time job
  • The benefits of taking risks in life and career 
  • How to break your career down into chunks and steps that will help you get to your end goal 
  • Why tech is able to thrive during times of crisis
  • Identifying your transferable skills and speak the language of organizations
  • Using job postings to create your resume, LinkedIn, and elevator pitches 
  • Identify and own your fabulousness, confidently communicate what makes you special 
  • Using an accomplishment journal to help you maintain momentum and confidence 
  • Resilience, dependability and adaptability as top skills needed for tech 

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]]> Wed, 4 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Kyle Elliott, Mike Bird, Stacy Pollack) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/breaking-into-tech-without-tech-background-kyle-elliott-Lcr9gIj3 Topics Covered: 

  • Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES ,Career & Interview Coach
  • Taking the leap from a side hustle to a full time job
  • The benefits of taking risks in life and career 
  • How to break your career down into chunks and steps that will help you get to your end goal 
  • Why tech is able to thrive during times of crisis
  • Identifying your transferable skills and speak the language of organizations
  • Using job postings to create your resume, LinkedIn, and elevator pitches 
  • Identify and own your fabulousness, confidently communicate what makes you special 
  • Using an accomplishment journal to help you maintain momentum and confidence 
  • Resilience, dependability and adaptability as top skills needed for tech 

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Stacy: https://www.stacypollack.com/

]]> Breaking Into Tech Without a Tech Background with Kyle Elliott Kyle Elliott, Mike Bird, Stacy Pollack 00:36:43 It takes some slight mindset shifts and a dose of fabulousness to break into the tech industry when you don't have a tech background. Kyle Elliott, a coach to individuals making this exact career transition, weighs in this topic and much, much more. It takes some slight mindset shifts and a dose of fabulousness to break into the tech industry when you don't have a tech background. Kyle Elliott, a coach to individuals making this exact career transition, weighs in this topic and much, much more. no full 95 fb41d56a-1e19-4f41-8f56-e0f05451b2dd Gaining the Attention of Employers with Madeline Mann Topics Covered

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]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Madeline Mann, Stacy Pollack) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/gaining-the-attention-of-employers-madeline-mann-XthqNpry Topics Covered

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]]> Gaining the Attention of Employers with Madeline Mann Mike Bird, Madeline Mann, Stacy Pollack 00:38:10 Standing out in a sea of applicants can be a challenge for any job seeker. Madeline Mann, whose work and YouTube channel (Self Made Millennial) has helped tens of thousands of people land a job, weighs in on what it takes to get on - and stay on - the radar of an employer. Standing out in a sea of applicants can be a challenge for any job seeker. Madeline Mann, whose work and YouTube channel (Self Made Millennial) has helped tens of thousands of people land a job, weighs in on what it takes to get on - and stay on - the radar of an employer. no full 94 7ef4d25e-5c68-4b43-abd8-3cebd1966e07 The Truth About Job Hopping in Your Career with Chelsea Jay Topics Covered

  • Chelsea Jay, Career Coach and Employee Advocate 
  • Benefits of job hopping 
  • What job hopping really means
  • Creating your authentic brand
  • Why the view on job hopping is changing from negative to necessary 
  • How job hopping helps you increase your salary
  • Driving your own narrative and brand 
  • Recognizing what you have to offer 
  • Finding your zone of genius
  • Articulating your transferable skills 
  • Telling your career story
  • Articulating what you like and dislike in each of your roles as well as your non-negotiables 
  • Asking the right questions during the interview to help you find the job that suits you best 
  • Build a career for yourself, not to fulfill other people’s expectations 
  • Just go for it--believing in yourself and building your confidence

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]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Chelsea Jay, Stacy Pollack, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/the-truth-about-job-hopping-chelsea-jay-HkzC70cg Topics Covered

  • Chelsea Jay, Career Coach and Employee Advocate 
  • Benefits of job hopping 
  • What job hopping really means
  • Creating your authentic brand
  • Why the view on job hopping is changing from negative to necessary 
  • How job hopping helps you increase your salary
  • Driving your own narrative and brand 
  • Recognizing what you have to offer 
  • Finding your zone of genius
  • Articulating your transferable skills 
  • Telling your career story
  • Articulating what you like and dislike in each of your roles as well as your non-negotiables 
  • Asking the right questions during the interview to help you find the job that suits you best 
  • Build a career for yourself, not to fulfill other people’s expectations 
  • Just go for it--believing in yourself and building your confidence

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Work with Stacy: https://www.stacypollack.com/

]]> The Truth About Job Hopping in Your Career with Chelsea Jay Chelsea Jay, Stacy Pollack, Mike Bird 00:33:44 Job hoppers can catch a lot of flack depending on who they listen to. Chelsea Jay sets the record straight on why and how hopping from job-to-job can ultimately lead to a stronger and healthier career. Job hoppers can catch a lot of flack depending on who they listen to. Chelsea Jay sets the record straight on why and how hopping from job-to-job can ultimately lead to a stronger and healthier career. no full 93 32c3518a-a4eb-4841-a478-6a68ed439947 Generating Positive Job Search ROI with Loren Greiff Topics Covered

  • Loren Greiff - Job Search Expert
  • The value of relationship building as part of your long term career plan
  • How networking can help you bypass the traditional job application process
  • The importance of building a clear networking strategy- steps you can take to start today 
  • Creating relationship equity with everyone you meet 
  • Tapping into the network you already have and putting yourself out there
  • Why externally referred candidates bring trust and credibility-the hidden benefits for companies
  • Networking through LinkedIn and podcasts-how to be consistent, strategic, and be found
  • Biggest mistakes people make in the job searching process
  • Overcoming fear and tapping into your future self
  • Managing imposter syndrome through staying present in the day and moment

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Stacy: https://www.stacypollack.com/

]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Stacy Pollack, Mike Bird, Loren Greiff) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/generating-positive-job-search-roi-loren-greiff-llzNhGD_ Topics Covered

  • Loren Greiff - Job Search Expert
  • The value of relationship building as part of your long term career plan
  • How networking can help you bypass the traditional job application process
  • The importance of building a clear networking strategy- steps you can take to start today 
  • Creating relationship equity with everyone you meet 
  • Tapping into the network you already have and putting yourself out there
  • Why externally referred candidates bring trust and credibility-the hidden benefits for companies
  • Networking through LinkedIn and podcasts-how to be consistent, strategic, and be found
  • Biggest mistakes people make in the job searching process
  • Overcoming fear and tapping into your future self
  • Managing imposter syndrome through staying present in the day and moment

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Stacy: https://www.stacypollack.com/

]]> Generating Positive Job Search ROI with Loren Greiff Stacy Pollack, Mike Bird, Loren Greiff 00:49:49 The job search can feel like a massive grind, especially if you are not building and leveraging relationships throughout the process. Loren Greiff shares how she helps clients make the most of their time and move the needle via relationships that lead to referrals. The job search can feel like a massive grind, especially if you are not building and leveraging relationships throughout the process. Loren Greiff shares how she helps clients make the most of their time and move the needle via relationships that lead to referrals. yes full 92 bbedee9c-3d38-4ccf-b029-8ddf6a4f5661 Stepping In, Stepping Up and Stepping Back in Your Career with Meg Applegate Topics Covered

  • Meg Applegate - Award-Winning Resume Writer, Certified Personal Branding Strategist, Job Search Coach & LinkedIn Profile Writer
  • Not all career transitions are about traditional advancement - industry or job pivot, stepping back in the workforce, or promotions
  • The impact of family and a pandemic on a woman's career vs a man's
  • Ways to showcase your non-work skills on LinkedIn
  • Risks and benefits of undertaking a career break
  • The importance of repackaging your work history and non-work skills when returning to work
  • How your identity plays a role in career transitions
  • What to think about when returning to work
  • Self-imposed barriers to career advancement, especially for women
  • How to prepare for a step back from work
  • Marketing yourself to your target market and telling your career story with purpose
  • Kerri Twigg - Ep 74 - The Career Stories Method
  • How telling your career story well can impact your confidence
  • Loyalty might be holding you back from advancing in your career
  • "Listen first"

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]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Meg Applegate, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/stepping-in-stepping-up-stepping-back-in-your-career-meg-applegate-_7rcU6Z1 Topics Covered

  • Meg Applegate - Award-Winning Resume Writer, Certified Personal Branding Strategist, Job Search Coach & LinkedIn Profile Writer
  • Not all career transitions are about traditional advancement - industry or job pivot, stepping back in the workforce, or promotions
  • The impact of family and a pandemic on a woman's career vs a man's
  • Ways to showcase your non-work skills on LinkedIn
  • Risks and benefits of undertaking a career break
  • The importance of repackaging your work history and non-work skills when returning to work
  • How your identity plays a role in career transitions
  • What to think about when returning to work
  • Self-imposed barriers to career advancement, especially for women
  • How to prepare for a step back from work
  • Marketing yourself to your target market and telling your career story with purpose
  • Kerri Twigg - Ep 74 - The Career Stories Method
  • How telling your career story well can impact your confidence
  • Loyalty might be holding you back from advancing in your career
  • "Listen first"

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

]]> Stepping In, Stepping Up and Stepping Back in Your Career with Meg Applegate Mike Bird, Meg Applegate, Lisa Plain 00:41:15 Not all career transitions are created equal! The seasons of life change, shifting the approach to your next career move. Award-winning resume writer Meg Applegate helps us explore the different detours and pivots you may take. Not all career transitions are created equal! The seasons of life change, shifting the approach to your next career move. Award-winning resume writer Meg Applegate helps us explore the different detours and pivots you may take. stepping back at work, job search coach, career development, job search, return to work, tcbp, career coach, lisa plain, career advice, career break, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, working moms, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career advancement, personal marketing, meg applegate, linkedin, career builder's, hinge resume, success no full 91 8024f93d-c666-48b3-aa9f-557dfe898745 Ask Us Anything III We answer the following questions:

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]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/ask-us-anything-iii-fqKlcm2l We answer the following questions:

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]]> Ask Us Anything III Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:33:47 The tradition continues! Every 30 episodes, we welcome listener questions and respond accordingly. See the show notes for a list of questions answered in this edition of Ask Us Anything! The tradition continues! Every 30 episodes, we welcome listener questions and respond accordingly. See the show notes for a list of questions answered in this edition of Ask Us Anything! career development, job search, tcbp, career coach, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, best ways to find a job quickly, job search burnout, coaching, mike bird, work, mentorship, jobs, common career advice myths, linkedin, career builder's, success, the job market no full 90 0ed9be43-378a-4817-83d3-82654376f810 Building a Personal Brand from Scratch with Brad Minton Topics Covered:

  • Brad Minton - Career Coach & Certified Resume Writer
  • How Brad's central mission helped create his career
  • What a personal brand is and how it's tied to your reputation
  • You have a brand whether you acknowledge it or not
  • Building your authentic impact story
  • The importance of understanding your "why"
  • Using your personal brand in a job search or established career
  • Shifting mindset around showing yourself in your job search
  • The story of Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • How Brad built his own brand
  • Confidence vs cockiness in your personal/professional brand
  • Common myths of building your personal or professional brand
  • Social media's impact on your brand
  • How to start your brand from scratch and uncover the facets of your unique brand
  • Brad Minton's "STAR" method of brand building
  • "Get comfortable being uncomfortable"

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]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Brad Minton, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/building-a-personal-brand-from-scratch-brad-minton-JGk_j6QE Topics Covered:

  • Brad Minton - Career Coach & Certified Resume Writer
  • How Brad's central mission helped create his career
  • What a personal brand is and how it's tied to your reputation
  • You have a brand whether you acknowledge it or not
  • Building your authentic impact story
  • The importance of understanding your "why"
  • Using your personal brand in a job search or established career
  • Shifting mindset around showing yourself in your job search
  • The story of Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • How Brad built his own brand
  • Confidence vs cockiness in your personal/professional brand
  • Common myths of building your personal or professional brand
  • Social media's impact on your brand
  • How to start your brand from scratch and uncover the facets of your unique brand
  • Brad Minton's "STAR" method of brand building
  • "Get comfortable being uncomfortable"

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]]> Building a Personal Brand from Scratch with Brad Minton Mike Bird, Brad Minton, Lisa Plain 00:58:04 Everyone says, "You need a personal brand!" But where do you even begin the process of creating your brand? Career coach and podcast host Brad Minton paints a clear picture of how to get started. Everyone says, "You need a personal brand!" But where do you even begin the process of creating your brand? Career coach and podcast host Brad Minton paints a clear picture of how to get started. career development, job search, career coach allen park, tcbp, career coach, lisa plain, career advice, building a personal brand, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, mint to be career, career development podcast, brad minton, personal branding, career coach toronto, professional brand, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, your career gps, career builder's, success, career coach montreal no full 89 6ef9648f-5260-47cb-82fa-e6676d6170cf Helping Agency Recruiters Help You with Cody Sklar Topics Covered

  • Cody Sklar - Startup Recruiter and Co-Founder of Synapse International
  • The benefits of working with a recruiter
  • The limits of working with a recruiter
  • The candidate's responsibility and opportunities to be successful with a recruiter
  • Building a long-term relationship with a recruiter
  • Unique challenges that startups face in recruiting
  • The importance of working with a specialized recruiter
  • What to look out for when considering working at a startup
  • A recruiter's take on how to prepare for an interview
  • Why you shouldn't start a sentence with "honestly"

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]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Career Balance Coaching and CoachOiseau Career Coaching) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/helping-agency-recruiters-help-you-cody-sklar-uE_VHSah Topics Covered

  • Cody Sklar - Startup Recruiter and Co-Founder of Synapse International
  • The benefits of working with a recruiter
  • The limits of working with a recruiter
  • The candidate's responsibility and opportunities to be successful with a recruiter
  • Building a long-term relationship with a recruiter
  • Unique challenges that startups face in recruiting
  • The importance of working with a specialized recruiter
  • What to look out for when considering working at a startup
  • A recruiter's take on how to prepare for an interview
  • Why you shouldn't start a sentence with "honestly"

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Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Helping Agency Recruiters Help You with Cody Sklar Career Balance Coaching and CoachOiseau Career Coaching 00:44:45 Recruiters can be tremendous assets for when it comes time to look for your next role - if you know how to work well with one! Cody Sklar, a startup recruiter and agency owner, weighs in. Recruiters can be tremendous assets for when it comes time to look for your next role - if you know how to work well with one! Cody Sklar, a startup recruiter and agency owner, weighs in. startup recruiter, career development, agency recruiters, job search, relationships, recruiting, working at a startup, synapse international, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, working with a recruiter, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, startups, career development podcast, synapse, coaching, mike bird, recruiters, work, cody sklar, jobs, career builder's, success, interviewing no full 88 67bb4f49-947a-45c3-bf75-be0c4ec0098b The Best Career Development Books You’ve Ever Read Book Links:

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]]> Wed, 2 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/best-career-development-books-youve-ever-read-Uz_4BWlD Book Links:

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]]> The Best Career Development Books You’ve Ever Read Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:35:54 We asked you, Dear Listener, to tell us about the most impactful books you have read with regard to your career. We share your answers, as well as our own, in this roundup of excellent career development reads. We asked you, Dear Listener, to tell us about the most impactful books you have read with regard to your career. We share your answers, as well as our own, in this roundup of excellent career development reads. career development, career development books, job search, tcbp, best career books, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, coaching, mike bird, best career development books, work, jobs, career builder's, success, career books no full 87 840a247c-78f2-42a4-b57f-ad6c74aadcdc 5 Early Career Hurdles (and How to Overcome Them) with Devon Turcotte Topics Covered

  • Devon Turcotte - Career Clarity Practitioner for Gen Z
  • How Devon went from environmental consultant to career practitioner
  • Navigating a quarter-life crisis
  • The evolution of career options and expectations
  • How to overcome a weak professional network
  • What networking means
  • Networking from scratch
  • Parental influence on career decisions
  • The challenge in setting boundaries at work early in your career
  • Understanding the social expectations of the workplace
  • Having difficult conversations at work
  • The influence of virtual communication on empathy and humanization
  • The art of letting go
  • "The Happiness Equation" - Neil Pasricha

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]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Devon Turcotte, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/5-early-career-hurdles-how-to-overcome-them-devon-turcotte-0t6G1JbN Topics Covered

  • Devon Turcotte - Career Clarity Practitioner for Gen Z
  • How Devon went from environmental consultant to career practitioner
  • Navigating a quarter-life crisis
  • The evolution of career options and expectations
  • How to overcome a weak professional network
  • What networking means
  • Networking from scratch
  • Parental influence on career decisions
  • The challenge in setting boundaries at work early in your career
  • Understanding the social expectations of the workplace
  • Having difficult conversations at work
  • The influence of virtual communication on empathy and humanization
  • The art of letting go
  • "The Happiness Equation" - Neil Pasricha

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Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

]]> 5 Early Career Hurdles (and How to Overcome Them) with Devon Turcotte Mike Bird, Devon Turcotte, Lisa Plain 00:46:14 The career world ain't what it used to be! Devon Turcotte joins the show for a discussion about five of the most common early career hurdles younger people face - hurdles that tend to stick around if not addressed. The career world ain't what it used to be! Devon Turcotte joins the show for a discussion about five of the most common early career hurdles younger people face - hurdles that tend to stick around if not addressed. quarter-life crisis, career development, job search, the happiness equation, tcbp, careerified.ca, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, devon turcotte, career hurdles, networking, coaching, mike bird, boundaries, work, jobs, career builder's, neil pasricha, success, careerified no full 86 b9860311-44c0-4ad7-8c1c-17f2cfc21eb0 Real Financial Freedom with Jennifer Sahady Topics Covered:

  • Jennifer Sahady - Money Expert and Walking Wikipedia of Money
  • How Jennifer found her weird and created a career out of it.
  • Why financial literacy is so misunderstood
  • The difference between a financial salesperson and someone who has your best interest at heart
  • How to discern biased opinion based information vs facts
  • Why you should understand basic finance
  • What financial freedom really means
  • The main categories of personal finance 
  • The concept of intentional spending
  • Understanding your unique wants and needs
  • What you should do with your first "adult" salary
  • What to consider when you get a promotion and salary increase
  • The National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation example
  • David C. Baker "Money is like a river, you just need to find a way to put your cup into it"
  • How to educate yourself about finances
  • "Your money and your time are your two biggest resources and they are often at odds with each other" Jennifer Sahady
  • "You know one thing you're good at, what else can you do?"

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]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Jennifer Sahady) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/real-financial-freedom-jennifer-sahady-ya6qpzSC Topics Covered:

  • Jennifer Sahady - Money Expert and Walking Wikipedia of Money
  • How Jennifer found her weird and created a career out of it.
  • Why financial literacy is so misunderstood
  • The difference between a financial salesperson and someone who has your best interest at heart
  • How to discern biased opinion based information vs facts
  • Why you should understand basic finance
  • What financial freedom really means
  • The main categories of personal finance 
  • The concept of intentional spending
  • Understanding your unique wants and needs
  • What you should do with your first "adult" salary
  • What to consider when you get a promotion and salary increase
  • The National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation example
  • David C. Baker "Money is like a river, you just need to find a way to put your cup into it"
  • How to educate yourself about finances
  • "Your money and your time are your two biggest resources and they are often at odds with each other" Jennifer Sahady
  • "You know one thing you're good at, what else can you do?"

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Real Financial Freedom with Jennifer Sahady Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Jennifer Sahady 00:43:45 Is your career leading you toward a richer, freer life? It all depends on your relationship with money and mindset around your personal spending habits, says finance expert and speaker, Jennifer Sahady. Is your career leading you toward a richer, freer life? It all depends on your relationship with money and mindset around your personal spending habits, says finance expert and speaker, Jennifer Sahady. career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, financial literacy, career development podcast, jennifer sahady, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, financial freedom, spending, career advancement, promotion, career builder's, success no full 85 cb4c1ab9-9d28-444f-8757-1d60d975aac0 What Role Should Money Play in Your Career Decisions? Topics Covered

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]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/what-role-should-money-play-career-decisions-VIgQzZtE Topics Covered

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]]> What Role Should Money Play in Your Career Decisions? Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:26:23 Money has a significant influence on most people's lives. Have you thought about how it can influence your career decisions? Money has a significant influence on most people's lives. Have you thought about how it can influence your career decisions? golden handcuffs, career development, job search, tcbp, careers and money, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, money, coaching, mike bird, work, earning potential, jobs, money and career decisions, career builder's, success no full 84 548e375b-8c80-45e7-ba22-49130c373dbb Figuring Out Your Career by Graduation with Anil Ram Topics Covered

  • Anil Ram - Career Coach for students and grads
  • From head hunter to strategy consultant to careers consultant
  • Why we believe we must have our lives figured out by graduation
  • How this belief can impact performance and hold one back
  • The pressures impacting young people today
  • How experimenting in your career is necessary to find what you really enjoy
  • The importance of understanding that there is no set timeline in your career
  • How mindset impacts early career decisions and helps overcome some of the pressures faced
  • Carol Dweck - Growth vs Fixed mindset
  • Are some people more prone to worrying about figuring their life out by graduation?
  • How to avoid the career pressure trap
  • Tips for communicating with loved ones who are adding pressure to your career search
  • "If you don't ask you don't get"

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Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Wed, 5 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Anil Ram) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/figuring-out-your-career-by-graduation-anil-ram-VhP4WiOb Topics Covered

  • Anil Ram - Career Coach for students and grads
  • From head hunter to strategy consultant to careers consultant
  • Why we believe we must have our lives figured out by graduation
  • How this belief can impact performance and hold one back
  • The pressures impacting young people today
  • How experimenting in your career is necessary to find what you really enjoy
  • The importance of understanding that there is no set timeline in your career
  • How mindset impacts early career decisions and helps overcome some of the pressures faced
  • Carol Dweck - Growth vs Fixed mindset
  • Are some people more prone to worrying about figuring their life out by graduation?
  • How to avoid the career pressure trap
  • Tips for communicating with loved ones who are adding pressure to your career search
  • "If you don't ask you don't get"

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Figuring Out Your Career by Graduation with Anil Ram Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Anil Ram 00:47:33 UK-based career coach Anil Ram busts the myth that you need to figure out your career path by the time you graduate from higher education. A great episode for students, new grads and their parents! UK-based career coach Anil Ram busts the myth that you need to figure out your career path by the time you graduate from higher education. A great episode for students, new grads and their parents! career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, figuring out your career by graduation, coaching, mike bird, grad coach, work, anil ram, jobs, career advancement, career builder's, success no full 83 a940c5f7-ff2c-4713-a0e8-af9c6efc7dec Accelerating Your Career Success with Mike Sweet Topics Covered

  • Mike Sweet - CEO & Founder of NimblyWise
  • Why getting started in the workforce after college is like playing chess
  • The factors that impact confidence in your first role out of school
  • The differences between work now vs in the past
  • The long-term impact of a great start in your career
  • The importance of levelling the playing field
  • What organizations can do to better integrate new talent
  • Challenges that employers face in creating a supportive environment
  • Large companies vs start-ups
  • How NimblyWise helps employees take ownership of their early success
  • Examples of things to think about in tackling workplace challenges
  • The power of normalizing learning moments
  • The value of personal reflection in career growth
  • Tips for creating a successful early work environment
  • "Common sense is really valuable"
  • "Simplify"
  • "The power of networks"

Real-Time Learning Assessment: https://nimblywise.com/assessment/

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]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Sweet, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/accelerating-your-career-success-mike-sweet-6vjZIUSM Topics Covered

  • Mike Sweet - CEO & Founder of NimblyWise
  • Why getting started in the workforce after college is like playing chess
  • The factors that impact confidence in your first role out of school
  • The differences between work now vs in the past
  • The long-term impact of a great start in your career
  • The importance of levelling the playing field
  • What organizations can do to better integrate new talent
  • Challenges that employers face in creating a supportive environment
  • Large companies vs start-ups
  • How NimblyWise helps employees take ownership of their early success
  • Examples of things to think about in tackling workplace challenges
  • The power of normalizing learning moments
  • The value of personal reflection in career growth
  • Tips for creating a successful early work environment
  • "Common sense is really valuable"
  • "Simplify"
  • "The power of networks"

Real-Time Learning Assessment: https://nimblywise.com/assessment/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Accelerating Your Career Success with Mike Sweet Mike Sweet, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:53:16 No one is going to build your career outright for you. NimblyWise CEO Mike Sweet sheds light on how young professionals can shift into the driver's seat of their careers and grow by leveraging Real-Time Learning. No one is going to build your career outright for you. NimblyWise CEO Mike Sweet sheds light on how young professionals can shift into the driver's seat of their careers and grow by leveraging Real-Time Learning. career development, job search, nimblywise, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, early career growth, the career builder's podcast, real-time learning, career, advice, job, career development podcast, mike sweet, coaching, mike bird, career success, work, jobs, career builder's, success, new grad no full 82 b905c681-f997-4330-89b7-3913e576b1c0 6 Tips for Building Better Professional Relationships Topics Covered

  • Your net worth is in your network
  • Work satisfaction can be majorly impacted by your working relationships
  • How to be memorable in an interaction that might surprise you.
  • The value in asking questions
  • How speaking your truth can deepen a relationship and build trust (but know your audience)
  • Difficult conversations in relationships
  • The 5 Disfunctions of a Team by Patrick M. Lencioni
  • How to approach a difficult conversation
  • Going the extra mile to show appreciation and building trust
  • "A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected" - Unknown
  • Practicing empathy and support, and celebrating in the workplace and in your network
  • Making people feel seen, heard, and valued

 

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/6-tips-for-building-better-professional-relationships-0O5_7gKC Topics Covered

  • Your net worth is in your network
  • Work satisfaction can be majorly impacted by your working relationships
  • How to be memorable in an interaction that might surprise you.
  • The value in asking questions
  • How speaking your truth can deepen a relationship and build trust (but know your audience)
  • Difficult conversations in relationships
  • The 5 Disfunctions of a Team by Patrick M. Lencioni
  • How to approach a difficult conversation
  • Going the extra mile to show appreciation and building trust
  • "A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected" - Unknown
  • Practicing empathy and support, and celebrating in the workplace and in your network
  • Making people feel seen, heard, and valued

 

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

]]> 6 Tips for Building Better Professional Relationships Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:33:22 Investing in your professional relationships is one of the best things you can do to better your career. Learn about six broad ways you can do just that! Investing in your professional relationships is one of the best things you can do to better your career. Learn about six broad ways you can do just that! career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, job seeking, career development podcast, networking, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, promotion, building professional relationships, building relationships, career builder's, success no full 81 53fad95f-643d-4eaf-b299-672d4bb70192 Embracing Your Weird at Work with Sophie Lemieux Topics Covered

  • Sophie Lemieux - HR Consultant
  • What taking your place at work and embracing your weird means
  • What are the key factors in taking your place?
  • The challenges with putting yourself out there
  • How your work environment can impact your imposter syndrome
  • Why companies seek out insecure overachievers and how to avoid being one
  • The importance of understanding your self-worth and setting boundaries
  • What you can learn from working directly with senior leaders
  • How to better establish yourself in a new company and embrace your weird
  • How to re-establish yourself in your current organization
  • The value in being fearless and the importance of asking
  • What is neurodiversity? (around 34:00)
  • Ways employers can be more attuned to neurodiverse candidates and employees
  • Whether or not to bring neurodiversity and accommodations up in an interview
  • Tips for neurodiverse job seekers and employees in the workplace
  • "Don't be afraid to say that you don't know something" & "Set boundaries"

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]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Sophie Lemieux, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/embracing-your-weird-at-work-sophie-lemieux-ntWyirXS Topics Covered

  • Sophie Lemieux - HR Consultant
  • What taking your place at work and embracing your weird means
  • What are the key factors in taking your place?
  • The challenges with putting yourself out there
  • How your work environment can impact your imposter syndrome
  • Why companies seek out insecure overachievers and how to avoid being one
  • The importance of understanding your self-worth and setting boundaries
  • What you can learn from working directly with senior leaders
  • How to better establish yourself in a new company and embrace your weird
  • How to re-establish yourself in your current organization
  • The value in being fearless and the importance of asking
  • What is neurodiversity? (around 34:00)
  • Ways employers can be more attuned to neurodiverse candidates and employees
  • Whether or not to bring neurodiversity and accommodations up in an interview
  • Tips for neurodiverse job seekers and employees in the workplace
  • "Don't be afraid to say that you don't know something" & "Set boundaries"

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]]> Embracing Your Weird at Work with Sophie Lemieux Sophie Lemieux, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:49:54 People who are different bring different and important strengths to the places they work in. HR consultant and neurodiversity advocate Sophie Lemieux weighs in on how you can better embrace your weird. People who are different bring different and important strengths to the places they work in. HR consultant and neurodiversity advocate Sophie Lemieux weighs in on how you can better embrace your weird. career development, hr consultant, job search, taking your place at work, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, neurodiverse employee, career, advice, job, career development podcast, sophie lemieux, neurodiversity, coaching, mike bird, boundaries, work, jobs, career builder's, success, self-worth, embracing your weird at work no full 80 c2ac1a97-ab09-47f0-9a79-bf4ad20c0444 Your Work and Your Identity with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill Topics Covered

  • Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill - Holistic Career Coach
  • Great advice for those job searching early in their career and how Nii Ato landed his first jobs
  • Breaking down the negative stigma of having the "open to work" banner on their LinkedIn profile
  • What is a personal identity
  • The importance of identifying your personal identity
  • Does your profession define you?
  • How we define value and success as a western society
  • The benefits of bringing more of yourself to work
  • The challenges you may face in bringing yourself to work
  • What to look for in companies that allow individuals to express their personal identities more inclusively
  • The importance of breaking down white supremacy in the workplace to create inclusive spaces
  • "I am not here to occupy space, I'm here to create space" Ayanna Pressley on Undistracted Podcast with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

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]]> Wed, 7 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/your-work-your-identity-nii-ato-bentsi-enchill-mvmCy2Q3 Topics Covered

  • Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill - Holistic Career Coach
  • Great advice for those job searching early in their career and how Nii Ato landed his first jobs
  • Breaking down the negative stigma of having the "open to work" banner on their LinkedIn profile
  • What is a personal identity
  • The importance of identifying your personal identity
  • Does your profession define you?
  • How we define value and success as a western society
  • The benefits of bringing more of yourself to work
  • The challenges you may face in bringing yourself to work
  • What to look for in companies that allow individuals to express their personal identities more inclusively
  • The importance of breaking down white supremacy in the workplace to create inclusive spaces
  • "I am not here to occupy space, I'm here to create space" Ayanna Pressley on Undistracted Podcast with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

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]]> Your Work and Your Identity with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill Mike Bird, Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, Lisa Plain 00:52:48 Who you are and how you think about yourself profoundly impacts your professional life. Holistic career coach Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill returns to TCBP for another thought-provoking, career-building conversation. Who you are and how you think about yourself profoundly impacts your professional life. Holistic career coach Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill returns to TCBP for another thought-provoking, career-building conversation. nii ato bentsi-enchill, career development, job search, tcbp, work and identity, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, work identity, career development podcast, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, open to work, work-self, linkedin, career builder's, success no full 79 2ce6ece2-e9f3-4b6d-9dba-f897a6fefd7c Growing in the Valleys of Your Career Topics Covered

  • Growing in the valleys of your career
  • What a career valley is
  • The metaphor: A mountain peak is often barren with no growth, growth happens in the valleys
  • How valley's shaped our own careers 
  • The f*ck it moment
  • How comfort impacts career growth
  • Seeing Opportunity in Times of Challenge - Ep 37 with Simone Noordegraaf
  • The Void - Stacy Hartmann
  • How to use a valley to your advantage
  • The importance of taking action
  • The types of activities that can help you through a valley
  • Book: Tribe of Mentors - Tim Ferriss
  • The problem vs the solution
  • "The mentality that created the problem is not the mentality that solves the problem" - Einstein (maybe?)
  • Where to seek support
  • Using Goals, Objectives, Strategy & Tactics
  • Things may permanently change for you, and that's ok!

 

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/growing-in-the-valleys-of-your-career-1_KKBvTU Topics Covered

  • Growing in the valleys of your career
  • What a career valley is
  • The metaphor: A mountain peak is often barren with no growth, growth happens in the valleys
  • How valley's shaped our own careers 
  • The f*ck it moment
  • How comfort impacts career growth
  • Seeing Opportunity in Times of Challenge - Ep 37 with Simone Noordegraaf
  • The Void - Stacy Hartmann
  • How to use a valley to your advantage
  • The importance of taking action
  • The types of activities that can help you through a valley
  • Book: Tribe of Mentors - Tim Ferriss
  • The problem vs the solution
  • "The mentality that created the problem is not the mentality that solves the problem" - Einstein (maybe?)
  • Where to seek support
  • Using Goals, Objectives, Strategy & Tactics
  • Things may permanently change for you, and that's ok!

 

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

]]> Growing in the Valleys of Your Career Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:34:39 An inevitable part of life, "valleys" have shaped you into the person you are today, and will continue to affect who you become tomorrow. How will you grow in the valleys of your career? An inevitable part of life, "valleys" have shaped you into the person you are today, and will continue to affect who you become tomorrow. How will you grow in the valleys of your career? career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success yes full 78 87582464-7a92-4f31-97e8-859bb3c4ca11 From Middle Management to the C-Suite with Mario Fasce Topics Covered

  • Mario Fasce - MBA Student and Digital Marketing Expert
  • What the C-Suite really is
  • The importance of strategy in a business
  • Some of the challenges c-suite executives face
  • The benefits of holding a c-suite position
  • Misconceptions about the c-suite
  • The key skills that take someone from middle management to the c-suite
  • Personality traits and soft skills that show up more in c-suite executives
  • Can you be a leader or an executor of change if you're really specialized?
  • How to move from middle management to the c-suite
  • The ways to learn the c-suite skills and be successful
  • How to prepare yourself for the c-suite early in your career
  • The importance of asking questions
  • "try things that you think are going to make you happy"
]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Mario Fasce) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/from-middle-management-to-c-suite-mario-fasce-pYlkVnIL Topics Covered

  • Mario Fasce - MBA Student and Digital Marketing Expert
  • What the C-Suite really is
  • The importance of strategy in a business
  • Some of the challenges c-suite executives face
  • The benefits of holding a c-suite position
  • Misconceptions about the c-suite
  • The key skills that take someone from middle management to the c-suite
  • Personality traits and soft skills that show up more in c-suite executives
  • Can you be a leader or an executor of change if you're really specialized?
  • How to move from middle management to the c-suite
  • The ways to learn the c-suite skills and be successful
  • How to prepare yourself for the c-suite early in your career
  • The importance of asking questions
  • "try things that you think are going to make you happy"
]]> From Middle Management to the C-Suite with Mario Fasce Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Mario Fasce 00:39:59 The path from middle management to the C-suite can be full of twists and turns. On this path himself, Mario Fasce weighs in on how you can also plot a course for the highest levels of organizational leadership. The path from middle management to the C-suite can be full of twists and turns. On this path himself, Mario Fasce weighs in on how you can also plot a course for the highest levels of organizational leadership. career development, job search, ceo, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, cfo, career, advice, job, chro, career development podcast, middle management, coaching, mike bird, coo, work, jobs, chief, career builder's, success, mario fasce, how to transition to the c-suite, c-suite no full 77 febe1c48-98b4-43ca-9aff-d9e23a086976 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Recruiting with Jack Kelly Topics Covered

  • Jack Kelly - Founder and CEO of The Compliance Search Group and Wecruiter.io
  • How Jack went from recruiter to business owner
  • The different categories of recruiters and how their financial incentives work
  • How recruiters recruit for specific jobs
  • Some of the frustrations you may experience if you're working with a recruiter
  • Why ghosting in recruiting happens
  • How to be politely persistent
  • Don't take the hiring process personally
  • The benefits of working with a recruiter
  • What makes a great recruiter
  • How to have more success when using a recruiter
  • What makes a great candidate
  • A job search pep talk
  • "Find what you're good at, what you enjoy doing, and what you can make money at, and find that sweet spot"
]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Jack Kelly) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-recruiting-jack-kelly-D78GuD75 Topics Covered

  • Jack Kelly - Founder and CEO of The Compliance Search Group and Wecruiter.io
  • How Jack went from recruiter to business owner
  • The different categories of recruiters and how their financial incentives work
  • How recruiters recruit for specific jobs
  • Some of the frustrations you may experience if you're working with a recruiter
  • Why ghosting in recruiting happens
  • How to be politely persistent
  • Don't take the hiring process personally
  • The benefits of working with a recruiter
  • What makes a great recruiter
  • How to have more success when using a recruiter
  • What makes a great candidate
  • A job search pep talk
  • "Find what you're good at, what you enjoy doing, and what you can make money at, and find that sweet spot"
]]> Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Recruiting with Jack Kelly Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Jack Kelly 01:01:49 Veteran Wall Street recruiter and CEO Jack Kelly shares insights from 20 years of experience on how recruiters work, and how they can be factored in to your job search and long-term career development. Veteran Wall Street recruiter and CEO Jack Kelly shares insights from 20 years of experience on how recruiters work, and how they can be factored in to your job search and long-term career development. no full 76 6ca0f6eb-2637-4cdb-9389-6c2030fd050e Should You Build a Content Platform? Topics Covered

  • Should you build a content platform
  • What is a content platform?
  • Who should create a platform or channel
  • Understanding the content solar system
  • The different types of channels
  • Examples of how individuals have used a platform to build their career
  • Some of the benefits of having a platform
  • Things to think about when choosing a platform
  • What makes a great content platform?
  • The Impact Equation by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith
  • Know your audience
  • Austin Belcak - https://cultivatedculture.com/blog/
  • Some common mistakes people make when building a platform
  • Tips or tricks for people wanting to start a platform
  • Our new logo was designed by the amazing Abdellah Rholem - guest on Episode 20 - Find him at https://www.uniqium.com/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Career Balance Coaching and CoachOiseau Career Coaching) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/should-you-build-a-content-platform-ds2uE1ZB Topics Covered

  • Should you build a content platform
  • What is a content platform?
  • Who should create a platform or channel
  • Understanding the content solar system
  • The different types of channels
  • Examples of how individuals have used a platform to build their career
  • Some of the benefits of having a platform
  • Things to think about when choosing a platform
  • What makes a great content platform?
  • The Impact Equation by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith
  • Know your audience
  • Austin Belcak - https://cultivatedculture.com/blog/
  • Some common mistakes people make when building a platform
  • Tips or tricks for people wanting to start a platform
  • Our new logo was designed by the amazing Abdellah Rholem - guest on Episode 20 - Find him at https://www.uniqium.com/

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Should You Build a Content Platform? Career Balance Coaching and CoachOiseau Career Coaching 00:38:50 Content creation is a 21st-century career-building skill, and you don't have to be a digital marketer to leverage it. Learn the why and how of creating a content channel that grows you as you grow it. Content creation is a 21st-century career-building skill, and you don't have to be a digital marketer to leverage it. Learn the why and how of creating a content channel that grows you as you grow it. career development, job search, tcbp, content platform, digital content, lisa plain, career advice, career builder, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, content creator, career development podcast, content channel, coaching, mike bird, career content, work, jobs, career builder's, success no full 75 b7002588-eec8-45a9-854a-2c55d88bfd0a The Career Stories Method with Kerri Twigg Topics Covered

  • Kerri Twigg - Author & Career Development Coach
  • How to draw people into your stories
  • How Kerri went from the arts to career coaching
  • What led to the writing of her book
  • The difference between a story and content
  • Why stories help us progress in our careers
  • Building the hook in a story
  • Can you change your work environment to find more happiness?
  • The importance of having a clear target in your job search to help with story-telling
  • Lazy target = lazy job
  • Examples of how the Career Stories Method has helped people in their careers
  • "People are going to love you"

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> Wed, 3 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Kerri Twigg, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/the-career-stories-method-kerri-twigg-hoBEBVBL Topics Covered

  • Kerri Twigg - Author & Career Development Coach
  • How to draw people into your stories
  • How Kerri went from the arts to career coaching
  • What led to the writing of her book
  • The difference between a story and content
  • Why stories help us progress in our careers
  • Building the hook in a story
  • Can you change your work environment to find more happiness?
  • The importance of having a clear target in your job search to help with story-telling
  • Lazy target = lazy job
  • Examples of how the Career Stories Method has helped people in their careers
  • "People are going to love you"

Work with Lisa: https://careerbalancecoaching.com/

Work with Mike: https://www.coachoiseau.com/

]]> The Career Stories Method with Kerri Twigg Lisa Plain, Kerri Twigg, Mike Bird 00:42:21 The stories you tell yourself affect the stories you tell others, and in turn the stories they tell about you. Begin telling your own career story more effectively with coach and author, Kerri Twigg. The stories you tell yourself affect the stories you tell others, and in turn the stories they tell about you. Begin telling your own career story more effectively with coach and author, Kerri Twigg. kerri twigg, career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career stories, career development podcast, coaching, mike bird, the career stories method, work, jobs, career builder's, success no full 74 f3a523a3-78b0-4b73-9dbf-b6bd9fc789dc Crafting Your Career Intentionally with Jessica Sweet Topics Covered

  • Jessica Sweet - Career Coach
  • Intentionality in your career
  • Jessica's career story and some of the early decisions she made
  • Why people fall into their careers
  • Some initial benefits of falling into your career
  • Drawbacks and costs of skipping intention early in your career
  • What it means to bring intentionality to your career
  • Satisfaction and fulfillment
  • Ways to make conscious decisions about your career
  • Is a fear of asking dumb questions holding you back?
  • Physical barriers to career changes
  • Mental hurdles and how to overcome them
  • "Treating yourself well and getting paid for what you do helps other people value themselves"

Show artwork courtesy of Abdellah Rholem.

]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Jessica Sweet, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/crafting-your-career-intentionally-jessica-sweet-ocL_tnxN Topics Covered

  • Jessica Sweet - Career Coach
  • Intentionality in your career
  • Jessica's career story and some of the early decisions she made
  • Why people fall into their careers
  • Some initial benefits of falling into your career
  • Drawbacks and costs of skipping intention early in your career
  • What it means to bring intentionality to your career
  • Satisfaction and fulfillment
  • Ways to make conscious decisions about your career
  • Is a fear of asking dumb questions holding you back?
  • Physical barriers to career changes
  • Mental hurdles and how to overcome them
  • "Treating yourself well and getting paid for what you do helps other people value themselves"

Show artwork courtesy of Abdellah Rholem.

]]> Crafting Your Career Intentionally with Jessica Sweet Mike Bird, Jessica Sweet, Lisa Plain 00:29:31 Do you know where you ultimately want to go in your career? A coach for mid-life professionals, Jessica Sweet sheds light on how to start building your career more intentionally. Do you know where you ultimately want to go in your career? A coach for mid-life professionals, Jessica Sweet sheds light on how to start building your career more intentionally. career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, jessica sweet, career change, career development podcast, jessica sweet career coach, coaching, mike bird, wishing well coaching, conscious careers, work, career intention, jobs, career builder's, success no full 73 78a95098-a34f-4d46-95e0-d1268243ee7d Accepting Your Inner Critic Topics Covered

  • What your inner critic is
  • The process of becoming aware of your inner critic
  • The inner critic statement
  • How it can impact you
  • The relation to self-sabotage
  • How it shows up in the job search vs in an established career
  • Identifying triggers
  • How to work on accepting your inner critic
  • Acceptance vs rejection
  • Setting expectations around your response to the inner critic
  • Giving your inner critic a new job
  • Growth vs fixed mindset
  • Tools and strategies to work on your inner critic

Show artwork courtesy of Abdellah Rholem.

]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/accepting-your-inner-critic-W4l_gjy7 Topics Covered

  • What your inner critic is
  • The process of becoming aware of your inner critic
  • The inner critic statement
  • How it can impact you
  • The relation to self-sabotage
  • How it shows up in the job search vs in an established career
  • Identifying triggers
  • How to work on accepting your inner critic
  • Acceptance vs rejection
  • Setting expectations around your response to the inner critic
  • Giving your inner critic a new job
  • Growth vs fixed mindset
  • Tools and strategies to work on your inner critic

Show artwork courtesy of Abdellah Rholem.

]]> Accepting Your Inner Critic Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:22:50 It's the voice in your head that keeps you playing small. Explore what your inner critic actually is and how to begin to take back the power that it often has over your life. It's the voice in your head that keeps you playing small. Explore what your inner critic actually is and how to begin to take back the power that it often has over your life. gremlin, career development, inner critic, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success no full 72 11e151be-b753-42eb-8c82-af9f9ed836f5 Mental Health & Work in a Pandemic with Sarah Johnson Topics Covered

  • Sarah Johnson - Psychotherapist
  • The common challenges people are facing with mental health at work in a pandemic
  • Pandemic mental health statistics
  • Why our responses to the pandemic are reasonable
  • The difference in how mental health presents in men vs. women 
  • How stress affects us at work
  • Some incredible tools and strategies to help cope with pandemic mental health challenges
  • What dancing on your front lawn has to do with connectivity
  • Whether people are more willing to make major life changes or not
  • A deeper meaning of self-care
  • How staff managers can better support their employees through this
  • How VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) conditions can impact us long-term
  • "Combine your strengths and skills with the needs of the world"
]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Sarah Johnson, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/mental-health-work-in-a-pandemic-TgWY_p_A Topics Covered

  • Sarah Johnson - Psychotherapist
  • The common challenges people are facing with mental health at work in a pandemic
  • Pandemic mental health statistics
  • Why our responses to the pandemic are reasonable
  • The difference in how mental health presents in men vs. women 
  • How stress affects us at work
  • Some incredible tools and strategies to help cope with pandemic mental health challenges
  • What dancing on your front lawn has to do with connectivity
  • Whether people are more willing to make major life changes or not
  • A deeper meaning of self-care
  • How staff managers can better support their employees through this
  • How VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) conditions can impact us long-term
  • "Combine your strengths and skills with the needs of the world"
]]> Mental Health & Work in a Pandemic with Sarah Johnson Mike Bird, Sarah Johnson, Lisa Plain 00:43:21 It's not just you: it's been a difficult time for many when it comes to mental health and work. Learn what's really going on mentally during the pandemic, and how you can keep your mind in tip-top shape. It's not just you: it's been a difficult time for many when it comes to mental health and work. Learn what's really going on mentally during the pandemic, and how you can keep your mind in tip-top shape. no full 71 a4882de0-f9bf-4003-9725-d089af03e679 Your Career Change Superpower Topics Covered

  • Tapping Into Your Career Change Superpower
  • What is a superpower?
  • Your superpower blind spot
  • Explaining our own superpowers
  • Strengths vs superpowers
  • How to leverage your superpower tactically in your job search
  • Letting go of the "shoulds"
  • How to recharge using your superpower
  • How to identify your superpower (3 Questions to Ask)
  • How to know if you're using your superpower in the right way
  • Former guest Eric James Stephens using his superpower for good: https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/higherhireed-eric-james-stephens
  • How to overcome the fear of showing your superpower
  • "With great power comes great responsibility" - Spiderman
]]> Wed, 3 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/your-career-change-superpower-ZR9Ysnjs Topics Covered

  • Tapping Into Your Career Change Superpower
  • What is a superpower?
  • Your superpower blind spot
  • Explaining our own superpowers
  • Strengths vs superpowers
  • How to leverage your superpower tactically in your job search
  • Letting go of the "shoulds"
  • How to recharge using your superpower
  • How to identify your superpower (3 Questions to Ask)
  • How to know if you're using your superpower in the right way
  • Former guest Eric James Stephens using his superpower for good: https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/higherhireed-eric-james-stephens
  • How to overcome the fear of showing your superpower
  • "With great power comes great responsibility" - Spiderman
]]> Your Career Change Superpower Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:30:01 Beyond your general career strengths, lies an ability that's unique to you. What is your Career Change Superpower and how can you use it to build your career? Beyond your general career strengths, lies an ability that's unique to you. What is your Career Change Superpower and how can you use it to build your career? no full 70 01449cb4-7e96-42b9-89d0-c29c2ea88d05 What is Water? with Kayvan Kian Topics Covered

  • Kayvan Kian - Author of "What is Water" & Founder of the Young Leaders Forum
  • How young people can adapt to challenging times
  • Is there a chance to learn hard lessons in a slightly easier way?
  • Major challenges facing young leaders today
  • VUCA - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous
  • How these challenges are showing up for young leaders
  • David Foster Wallace as an influence
  • Seeking inspiration to overcome challenges
  • So, what is water?
  • Understanding your context and how it relates to the way you interact with the world
  • The benefits of learning how to thrive at an early age
  • Some key takeaways from Kayvan's book
  • "Look back from the future"
]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Kayvan Kian) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/what-is-water-kayvan-kian-6jSHourl Topics Covered

  • Kayvan Kian - Author of "What is Water" & Founder of the Young Leaders Forum
  • How young people can adapt to challenging times
  • Is there a chance to learn hard lessons in a slightly easier way?
  • Major challenges facing young leaders today
  • VUCA - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous
  • How these challenges are showing up for young leaders
  • David Foster Wallace as an influence
  • Seeking inspiration to overcome challenges
  • So, what is water?
  • Understanding your context and how it relates to the way you interact with the world
  • The benefits of learning how to thrive at an early age
  • Some key takeaways from Kayvan's book
  • "Look back from the future"
]]> What is Water? with Kayvan Kian Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Kayvan Kian 00:31:19 Having a stronger understanding of our Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (aka "VUCA") world helps create a greater sense of calm and control in your career. Author Kayvan Kian shows us a way forward through his new book, titled "What is Water?" Having a stronger understanding of our Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (aka "VUCA") world helps create a greater sense of calm and control in your career. Author Kayvan Kian shows us a way forward through his new book, titled "What is Water?" no full 69 22a8617a-70ee-43f5-a99d-8e2033705c6a Having a CEO Mindset for Your Career with Ashley Fernandez Topics Covered

  • Ashley Fernandez - Career Coach specializes in helping high-achieving corporate womxn develop into leaders and own their career development
  • What is a CEO mindset?
  • The importance of taking ownership of your career
  • Creating the mission and vision for your career 
  • When you can start having a CEO mindset
  • Use this to grow in your career but also to overcome challenging situations
  • Growing in your current company vs changing companies
  • Finding a balance between taking ownership and coming off as arrogance
  • Overcoming the label of assertive vs aggressive
  • How to overcome a toxic work environment
  • Being the CEO of your career when you're facing bias or discrimination
  • Finding a mentor and building a support system to advance your career
  • Having a career board of directors
  • "Every person you meet is a potential door for an opportunity"
]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Ashley Fernandez) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/having-ceo-mindset-for-your-career-ashley-fernandez-deD9L8kQ Topics Covered

  • Ashley Fernandez - Career Coach specializes in helping high-achieving corporate womxn develop into leaders and own their career development
  • What is a CEO mindset?
  • The importance of taking ownership of your career
  • Creating the mission and vision for your career 
  • When you can start having a CEO mindset
  • Use this to grow in your career but also to overcome challenging situations
  • Growing in your current company vs changing companies
  • Finding a balance between taking ownership and coming off as arrogance
  • Overcoming the label of assertive vs aggressive
  • How to overcome a toxic work environment
  • Being the CEO of your career when you're facing bias or discrimination
  • Finding a mentor and building a support system to advance your career
  • Having a career board of directors
  • "Every person you meet is a potential door for an opportunity"
]]> Having a CEO Mindset for Your Career with Ashley Fernandez Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Ashley Fernandez 00:32:32 Are you acting like the Chief Executive Officer of your career? A former recruiter turned career coach, Ashley Fernandez talks about why you should be the boss of your own professional life, and what doing so actually looks like. Are you acting like the Chief Executive Officer of your career? A former recruiter turned career coach, Ashley Fernandez talks about why you should be the boss of your own professional life, and what doing so actually looks like. career development, ashley marie coaching, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, ceo mindset, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, career development podcast, career mindset, coaching, mike bird, work, ashley fernandez, jobs, career builder's, success no full 68 4b648fb3-e708-4718-a80f-6787879efba3 The 4 Phases of Career Transition Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/4-phases-of-career-transition-2PyhSDmw The 4 Phases of Career Transition Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:30:46 Creating a successful career shift usually means navigating 4 phases of transition. From figuring out your new direction, to securing the job offer you want, learning the process will help you make the most out of your next move. Creating a successful career shift usually means navigating 4 phases of transition. From figuring out your new direction, to securing the job offer you want, learning the process will help you make the most out of your next move. no full 67 e5b86b10-c400-4b55-a49a-c608b506530f The 7 Attitudes of Job Seekers Topics Covered

  • We are talking about a framework for thoughts, attitudes, and actions within your job search
  • The Framework is attributed to Bruce D. Schneider, the founder of iPEC Coaching
  • All attitudes and thoughts are valid
  • We all have tendencies during normal and stressful times
  • A discussion about each attitude level, their description, how to recognize them, their purpose, and some potential challenges of each level
  • Attitude/ Level 1 - Victim
  • Attitude/ Level 2 - Anger, Conflict and competition
  • Attitude/ Level 3 - Responsibility & Accountability
  • Attitude/ Level 4 - Service
  • Attitude/ Level 5 - Opportunity/ win-win
  • Attitude/ Level 6 - Global vision
  • Attitude/ Level 7 - Flow
  • More information about Affirmations:  https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm
]]> Wed, 6 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/7-attitudes-of-job-seekers-YAVFBDct Topics Covered

  • We are talking about a framework for thoughts, attitudes, and actions within your job search
  • The Framework is attributed to Bruce D. Schneider, the founder of iPEC Coaching
  • All attitudes and thoughts are valid
  • We all have tendencies during normal and stressful times
  • A discussion about each attitude level, their description, how to recognize them, their purpose, and some potential challenges of each level
  • Attitude/ Level 1 - Victim
  • Attitude/ Level 2 - Anger, Conflict and competition
  • Attitude/ Level 3 - Responsibility & Accountability
  • Attitude/ Level 4 - Service
  • Attitude/ Level 5 - Opportunity/ win-win
  • Attitude/ Level 6 - Global vision
  • Attitude/ Level 7 - Flow
  • More information about Affirmations:  https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm
]]> The 7 Attitudes of Job Seekers Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:30:25 There are 7 core approaches that job seekers can take when it comes to their attitude while looking for work. Where do you lie among the 7 attitudes? There are 7 core approaches that job seekers can take when it comes to their attitude while looking for work. Where do you lie among the 7 attitudes? career development, job search, tcbp, the energetic perception chart, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, the 7 levels of energy, career development podcast, ipec coaching, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, affirmations, ipec, career builder's, the 7 attitudes of job seekers, success no full 66 174f5342-ccd5-4e15-85d0-4ce30d988e38 Meditation and Your Career with Jordan Candlish Topics Covered

  • Jordan Candlish - High Performance Coach and Mindfulness Expert
    • Podcast: State Shifters on Spotify, Apple Podcasts
    • Instagram: @stateshifters
    • Email: Jordan@stateshifters.com
  • How Tim Ferris and his work with high performers influenced Jordan's meditation practices
  • What meditation really is
  • How meditation and mindfulness differs
  • Why meditation is gaining popularity in the mainstream
  • The benefits of meditation for your career, specifically
  • How the benefits increase over time, like going to the gym
  • How long after you start you can expect to see benefits
  • Taking control of your reactions
  • What sets high performers apart
  • Optimizing for flow
  • Tactical uses for mindfulness
  • Where to start with meditation
  • Being flexible with the methods as you progress in your practice
  • Walking meditations as a technique at work
  • Jordan guides us through a meditation at 23:15
  • "Have Faith and Trust"
]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Jordan Candlish, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/meditation-your-career-jordan-candlish-GORmKbgN Topics Covered

  • Jordan Candlish - High Performance Coach and Mindfulness Expert
    • Podcast: State Shifters on Spotify, Apple Podcasts
    • Instagram: @stateshifters
    • Email: Jordan@stateshifters.com
  • How Tim Ferris and his work with high performers influenced Jordan's meditation practices
  • What meditation really is
  • How meditation and mindfulness differs
  • Why meditation is gaining popularity in the mainstream
  • The benefits of meditation for your career, specifically
  • How the benefits increase over time, like going to the gym
  • How long after you start you can expect to see benefits
  • Taking control of your reactions
  • What sets high performers apart
  • Optimizing for flow
  • Tactical uses for mindfulness
  • Where to start with meditation
  • Being flexible with the methods as you progress in your practice
  • Walking meditations as a technique at work
  • Jordan guides us through a meditation at 23:15
  • "Have Faith and Trust"
]]> Meditation and Your Career with Jordan Candlish Jordan Candlish, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:36:06 High performance coach and mindfulness expert Jordan Candlish drops in to help you drop into your body. The result? Greater self-awareness, energy, calm, and agency over your career and life. High performance coach and mindfulness expert Jordan Candlish drops in to help you drop into your body. The result? Greater self-awareness, energy, calm, and agency over your career and life. career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, mindfulness, meditation podcast, career, advice, job, jordan candlish, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, state shifters, meditation, career builder's, tim ferris, success yes full 65 dca834bf-b4ca-4b22-8ecb-0dff5ff9875e LinkedIn + Kindness: The Power of Social Reciprocity with Shelly Elsliger Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Shelly Elsliger, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/linkedin-kindness-power-of-social-reciprocity-shelly-elsliger-ctvh_RDF LinkedIn + Kindness: The Power of Social Reciprocity with Shelly Elsliger Shelly Elsliger, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:50:53 Is kindness the answer to building a stronger personal brand on a place like LinkedIn? Global trainer and super connector Shelly Elsliger makes a compelling case for how intentional kindness can lift your career. Is kindness the answer to building a stronger personal brand on a place like LinkedIn? Global trainer and super connector Shelly Elsliger makes a compelling case for how intentional kindness can lift your career. no full 64 1262d4dd-f4e1-420a-9025-5a376ce0e056 Building Trust in a Virtual Environment Wed, 16 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/building-trust-in-a-virtual-environment-fu6v0Obe Building Trust in a Virtual Environment Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:32:35 After the year we've all experienced, both job seekers and the gainfully employed have a lot to gain from being able to build more trust in a virtual environment. After the year we've all experienced, both job seekers and the gainfully employed have a lot to gain from being able to build more trust in a virtual environment. no full 63 2c5659f6-6412-4473-a516-cc3b30c00cee Propelling Your Career Through Public Speaking with Brenden Kumarasamy Topics Covered

  • Brenden Kumarasamy - Founder of Master Talk - Public Speaking Expert
  • The importance of public speaking in your career
  • Hired on hard skills, promoted on soft skills
  • The types of public speaking
  • The ripple effect
  • Where does the fear of public speaking come from?
  • Fear matters less than the message
  • Defining confidence and the importance of a belief system
  • "'How would the world change if you were an incredible speaker?"
  • Obsessing over your audience
  • The correlation between personality type and public speaking
  • Tips for improving your public speaking
  • Writing vs speaking skills
  • Having a system to keep track of your thoughts
  • "Think like an executive on day 1"
]]> Wed, 9 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Brenden Kumarasamy) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/propelling-your-career-through-public-speaking-brenden-kumarasamy-k7rxbFEb Topics Covered

  • Brenden Kumarasamy - Founder of Master Talk - Public Speaking Expert
  • The importance of public speaking in your career
  • Hired on hard skills, promoted on soft skills
  • The types of public speaking
  • The ripple effect
  • Where does the fear of public speaking come from?
  • Fear matters less than the message
  • Defining confidence and the importance of a belief system
  • "'How would the world change if you were an incredible speaker?"
  • Obsessing over your audience
  • The correlation between personality type and public speaking
  • Tips for improving your public speaking
  • Writing vs speaking skills
  • Having a system to keep track of your thoughts
  • "Think like an executive on day 1"
]]> Propelling Your Career Through Public Speaking with Brenden Kumarasamy Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Brenden Kumarasamy 00:33:01 Public speaking expert Brenden Kumarasamy highlights why being a better speaker is key to rising to the top of your professional field, and how to become the kind of speaker that makes that rise. Public speaking expert Brenden Kumarasamy highlights why being a better speaker is key to rising to the top of your professional field, and how to become the kind of speaker that makes that rise. career development, fear of public speaking, job search, mastertalk, tcbp, youtube mastertalk, career builder's podcast, lisa plain, career advice, the career builder's podcast, career, advice, job, brenden kumarasamy, public speaking, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, promotion, career builder's, success no full 62 ea9d6ae4-d5a7-4eca-829a-468396c93a96 Nurturing a Creative Mindset with Ryan Stanley Wed, 2 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Ryan Stanley) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/nurturing-creative-mindset-ryan-stanley-8cgM5ZB7 Nurturing a Creative Mindset with Ryan Stanley Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Ryan Stanley 00:49:32 Author, entrepreneur and master sales coach Ryan Stanley sheds light on major mindset shifts that help unlock greater creativity, allowing you to more effectively and joyfully pursue your career goals. Author, entrepreneur and master sales coach Ryan Stanley sheds light on major mindset shifts that help unlock greater creativity, allowing you to more effectively and joyfully pursue your career goals. no full 61 af5402ce-3d25-4ca5-b011-43413c39d38a Ask Us Anything II Topics Covered

  • Ask Us Anything!
  • How to work through hesitation to leave a comfortable job
  • What are you optimizing for in your career?
  • Pain vs gain in your career
  • Advice to those looking for work right out of college
  • Managing expectations
  • Consider growing industries
  • Systematic networking strategies and tools to track activities
  • Who to talk to
  • The frequency of follow up
  • Tracking tools
  • Mike's tools:
  • Other Apps
    • Trello
    • Asana
  • If you're at a fork in the road in your career, should you get a job to pay the bills or take the time to find the right job?
  • How your personal scenario impacts the answer to this question
  • How to negotiate salary internally when you don't have any comparative data
  • Considering how to quantify your internal value
  • Looking for data internally
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/ask-us-anything-2-oCed7OL_ Topics Covered

  • Ask Us Anything!
  • How to work through hesitation to leave a comfortable job
  • What are you optimizing for in your career?
  • Pain vs gain in your career
  • Advice to those looking for work right out of college
  • Managing expectations
  • Consider growing industries
  • Systematic networking strategies and tools to track activities
  • Who to talk to
  • The frequency of follow up
  • Tracking tools
  • Mike's tools:
  • Other Apps
    • Trello
    • Asana
  • If you're at a fork in the road in your career, should you get a job to pay the bills or take the time to find the right job?
  • How your personal scenario impacts the answer to this question
  • How to negotiate salary internally when you don't have any comparative data
  • Considering how to quantify your internal value
  • Looking for data internally
]]> Ask Us Anything II Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:30:42 You asked: we answered! Topics ranged from leaving a comfortable job to take a more meaningful one, organizing your efforts while job searching, negotiating internal raises without market data, and more! You asked: we answered! Topics ranged from leaving a comfortable job to take a more meaningful one, organizing your efforts while job searching, negotiating internal raises without market data, and more! no full 60 edaa6de9-951c-44da-aa7a-0bdc2385c277 Move Fast. Break Sh!t. Burn Out. with Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas Topics Covered 

  • Tracey Lovejoy - Anthropologist and Catalyst Coach
  • Shannon Lucas - Executive VP and Global Thought Leader
  • Website: CatalystConstellations.com
  • Community: Galaxy.catalystconstellations.com
  • Book: Move Fast, Break Shit, Burn Out - The Catalyst's Guide to Working Well
  • What a Catalyst is
  • Are you a corporate rebel or disruptor?
  • Why a catalyst is a subset of a change maker
  • Approaching burn out as a reality and bringing intentionality as an antidote
  • Consistent rejuvenation routines
  • "A burnt out catalyst makes no change at all"
  • When breaking shit can hurt and when it can help
  • The Catalyst Formula and the VUCA Prime framework
  • What it means to sustainably work well
  • What it means to sustainably burn out
  • The importance of self-compassion
  • "You are not broken! You are perfect." Tracey Lovejoy
  • "Nobody has this, you're totally qualified" - Kurt Parent
  • "Don't think about the title, think about the work you love to do" - Walter
  • "It's a marathon, not a sprint" - Kent Sullivan
]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Tracey Lovejoy, Shannon Lucas, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/move-fast-break-shit-burn-out-tracey-lovejoy-shannon-lucas-Eo_JqiyV Topics Covered 

  • Tracey Lovejoy - Anthropologist and Catalyst Coach
  • Shannon Lucas - Executive VP and Global Thought Leader
  • Website: CatalystConstellations.com
  • Community: Galaxy.catalystconstellations.com
  • Book: Move Fast, Break Shit, Burn Out - The Catalyst's Guide to Working Well
  • What a Catalyst is
  • Are you a corporate rebel or disruptor?
  • Why a catalyst is a subset of a change maker
  • Approaching burn out as a reality and bringing intentionality as an antidote
  • Consistent rejuvenation routines
  • "A burnt out catalyst makes no change at all"
  • When breaking shit can hurt and when it can help
  • The Catalyst Formula and the VUCA Prime framework
  • What it means to sustainably work well
  • What it means to sustainably burn out
  • The importance of self-compassion
  • "You are not broken! You are perfect." Tracey Lovejoy
  • "Nobody has this, you're totally qualified" - Kurt Parent
  • "Don't think about the title, think about the work you love to do" - Walter
  • "It's a marathon, not a sprint" - Kent Sullivan
]]> Move Fast. Break Sh!t. Burn Out. with Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas Lisa Plain, Tracey Lovejoy, Shannon Lucas, Mike Bird 00:45:42 Authors of a brand new book that explains and assists an important kind of Career Builder, Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas weigh in on who "Catalysts" really are, and how and why they thrive. Authors of a brand new book that explains and assists an important kind of Career Builder, Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas weigh in on who "Catalysts" really are, and how and why they thrive. career development, corporate rebel, job search, burnout, tracey lovejoy, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, catalyst, break shit, coaching, mike bird, burn out, shannon lucas, work, jobs, move fast, career builder's, success, disruptor, move fast break shit burn out yes full 59 f154513b-6573-465b-8747-d0375488e6d5 How to Cope with Change in the Workplace with Michael Michel Topics Covered

  • Michael Michel - Coach, counsellor, writer, actor, and proud father
  • From teacher to coach/ passionpreneur
  • The challenges we're facing in the workplace with covid
  • How the 40 hour work-week concept is adding to the challenges
  • Changes in the education field
  • The importance of coping with change
  • The consequence of unmet expectations
  • How our brains deal with change
  • Coping vs. Healthy Coping
  • Acceptance and self-acceptance of change
  • The relation between decision making and acceptance of change
  • How judgement of a situation affects the challenges we face
  • Trusting your subconscious and your body
  • "Success is being dedicated to improving yourself and your life every single day, while also being dedicated to accepting who you are and where you're at in every step." - Michael Michel
  • How do you accept change
  • Dancing with discomfort
  • Practicing acceptance
  • Stories of successful change
]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Michael Michel) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/how-to-cope-with-change-in-the-workplace-michael-michel-DRkKeJ4B Topics Covered

  • Michael Michel - Coach, counsellor, writer, actor, and proud father
  • From teacher to coach/ passionpreneur
  • The challenges we're facing in the workplace with covid
  • How the 40 hour work-week concept is adding to the challenges
  • Changes in the education field
  • The importance of coping with change
  • The consequence of unmet expectations
  • How our brains deal with change
  • Coping vs. Healthy Coping
  • Acceptance and self-acceptance of change
  • The relation between decision making and acceptance of change
  • How judgement of a situation affects the challenges we face
  • Trusting your subconscious and your body
  • "Success is being dedicated to improving yourself and your life every single day, while also being dedicated to accepting who you are and where you're at in every step." - Michael Michel
  • How do you accept change
  • Dancing with discomfort
  • Practicing acceptance
  • Stories of successful change
]]> How to Cope with Change in the Workplace with Michael Michel Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Michael Michel 00:54:36 A master at helping others accept and excel in times of change, Michael Michel discusses how to better cope with change in a world that is never staying still. A master at helping others accept and excel in times of change, Michael Michel discusses how to better cope with change in a world that is never staying still. yes full 58 9068deb6-3f4e-41d3-862f-56902af7cac7 Generalists vs. Specialists Topics Covered

  • What is a generalist? Plus the pros and cons
  • What is a specialist? Plus the pros and cons
  • How your preferences and personality traits lead you to choose one or the other
  • The differences between small and large companies
  • Targeting general or specialized roles in the job search
  • Is a CEO a specialist or a generalist?
  • Recognition in your career
  • How to switch between a generalist and specialist
  • Can you be both?
  • Consultants, freelancers, and entrepreneurs
  • Hobbies and side project to expand your skills and knowledge base
]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/generalists-vs-specialists-KWbzR12x Topics Covered

  • What is a generalist? Plus the pros and cons
  • What is a specialist? Plus the pros and cons
  • How your preferences and personality traits lead you to choose one or the other
  • The differences between small and large companies
  • Targeting general or specialized roles in the job search
  • Is a CEO a specialist or a generalist?
  • Recognition in your career
  • How to switch between a generalist and specialist
  • Can you be both?
  • Consultants, freelancers, and entrepreneurs
  • Hobbies and side project to expand your skills and knowledge base
]]> Generalists vs. Specialists Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:21:06 These two broad career archetypes hold some important nuances to them that a lot of Career Builders can learn about and leverage wisely when carving out their professional lives. These two broad career archetypes hold some important nuances to them that a lot of Career Builders can learn about and leverage wisely when carving out their professional lives. career development, career advice, generalist vs specialist, generalist, specialist no full 57 e76f3619-6d55-4456-8fc8-75a5f2003594 Hidden Jobs & Value Validation Projects with Austin Belcak Topics Covered

  • Austin Belcak - Founder of CultivatedCulture.com
  • How he changed his circumstance after a tough start in university
  • What the hidden job market is
  • How to use the hidden job market to your advantage
  • Playing your odds in job searching
  • Why the hidden job market exists
  • The real cost of hiring
  • How referrals mitigate risk
  • What you may be surprised to know about the hiring process
  • Aligning your outreach activities with your energy increasers
  • The importance of being an expert and showcasing your value
  • Strategies for creating target company lists
  • What to do if your outreach strategy doesn't work
  • The foundation of relationships is value exchange
  • Direct outreach vs relationship building
  • Creating touchpoints
  • Some easy ways to start connecting
  • What is a Value Validation Project (VVP)
  • How to create a VVP that will help you get hired
  • Am I working for free?
  • "Only take advice from people who already have what you want"
]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Austin Belcak, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/hidden-jobs-value-validation-projects-austin-belcak-OveJ_yNY Topics Covered

  • Austin Belcak - Founder of CultivatedCulture.com
  • How he changed his circumstance after a tough start in university
  • What the hidden job market is
  • How to use the hidden job market to your advantage
  • Playing your odds in job searching
  • Why the hidden job market exists
  • The real cost of hiring
  • How referrals mitigate risk
  • What you may be surprised to know about the hiring process
  • Aligning your outreach activities with your energy increasers
  • The importance of being an expert and showcasing your value
  • Strategies for creating target company lists
  • What to do if your outreach strategy doesn't work
  • The foundation of relationships is value exchange
  • Direct outreach vs relationship building
  • Creating touchpoints
  • Some easy ways to start connecting
  • What is a Value Validation Project (VVP)
  • How to create a VVP that will help you get hired
  • Am I working for free?
  • "Only take advice from people who already have what you want"
]]> Hidden Jobs & Value Validation Projects with Austin Belcak Austin Belcak, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 01:11:46 Founder of Cultivated Culture, Austin Belcak joins the show for a deep dive into the world of how job seekers can access and leverage the hidden job market to land their next role. Founder of Cultivated Culture, Austin Belcak joins the show for a deep dive into the world of how job seekers can access and leverage the hidden job market to land their next role. career development, job search, google, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, get hired, microsoft, hiring, coaching, mike bird, work, hidden job market, austin belcak, jobs, forbes, fast company, career builder's, success, value validation project, cultivatedculture.com no full 56 a551426b-dab8-4c66-82cc-32740257f459 The Best of TCBP: Year 1 in Review Year 1 Stats:

  • 54 Episodes
  • 33 Guests from 7 countries (24 cities, 5 provinces, 10 states)
  • 4,800+ Downloads
  • Most listened on Apple Podcasts with a 5-star rating
  • Listened in 73 Countries 
  • Top 5 Countries Listened In: U.S., Canada, UK, India, Spain
]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/best-of-tcbp-year-1-in-review-9rN9Khb2 Year 1 Stats:

  • 54 Episodes
  • 33 Guests from 7 countries (24 cities, 5 provinces, 10 states)
  • 4,800+ Downloads
  • Most listened on Apple Podcasts with a 5-star rating
  • Listened in 73 Countries 
  • Top 5 Countries Listened In: U.S., Canada, UK, India, Spain
]]> The Best of TCBP: Year 1 in Review Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:45:47 Check out the Top 10 most downloaded episodes from the first year of The Career Builder's Podcast! (Our apologies for a slight technical issue with Lisa's audio.) Check out the Top 10 most downloaded episodes from the first year of The Career Builder's Podcast! (Our apologies for a slight technical issue with Lisa's audio.) career development, job search, tcbp, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, year in review, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success no full 55 2177e0b7-1dab-47e3-857e-00b4721a0adb Handling Hiring Bias with Shauna Cole Topics Covered

  • Shauna Cole - Chartered Professional in Human Resources & Career Strategist and Consultant
  • What hiring bias is
  • The difference between implicit and explicit bias
  • The types of biases that show up in recruitment
  • Humans are biased by nature, it's not inherently a bad word
  • Where biases come from and the link between childhood and how we show up
  • Taking individual ownership over our programming and growth
  • Implicit Bias test - https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/canada/takeatest.html
  • How to overcome bias as a candidate
  • Resume tips
  • What to do if the interviewer asks you an illegal interview question
  • Asking "How does this question impact your hiring decision?"
  • Asking for feedback and giving feedback
  • Who to speak to if you've experienced discrimination in the hiring process
  • What companies are doing to eliminate hiring bias
  • How to seek out conscious companies
  • Why "Hiring the best candidate available" is BS
  • Continue the conversation, do the inner work, learn and grow as individuals
  • "Keep on Learning" - Shauna Cole
]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Shauna Cole) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/handling-hiring-bias-shauna-cole-Mrrhjdz_ Topics Covered

  • Shauna Cole - Chartered Professional in Human Resources & Career Strategist and Consultant
  • What hiring bias is
  • The difference between implicit and explicit bias
  • The types of biases that show up in recruitment
  • Humans are biased by nature, it's not inherently a bad word
  • Where biases come from and the link between childhood and how we show up
  • Taking individual ownership over our programming and growth
  • Implicit Bias test - https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/canada/takeatest.html
  • How to overcome bias as a candidate
  • Resume tips
  • What to do if the interviewer asks you an illegal interview question
  • Asking "How does this question impact your hiring decision?"
  • Asking for feedback and giving feedback
  • Who to speak to if you've experienced discrimination in the hiring process
  • What companies are doing to eliminate hiring bias
  • How to seek out conscious companies
  • Why "Hiring the best candidate available" is BS
  • Continue the conversation, do the inner work, learn and grow as individuals
  • "Keep on Learning" - Shauna Cole
]]> Handling Hiring Bias with Shauna Cole Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Shauna Cole 01:00:14 Virtually everyone can be exposed to a degree of hiring bias during the recruitment process. How can you handle and overcome it? Shauna Cole, a seasoned HR professional, coach and instructor, sheds light on this important topic. Virtually everyone can be exposed to a degree of hiring bias during the recruitment process. How can you handle and overcome it? Shauna Cole, a seasoned HR professional, coach and instructor, sheds light on this important topic. career development, diversity, job search, inclusion, discrimination, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, hiring bias, shauna cole, coaching, mike bird, equity, work, jobs, career builder's, success no full 54 66cf0a4f-1f37-442e-9e55-d115db491ede Coming Back From a Toxic Work Environment Topics Covered

  • What is a toxic work environment
  • Why and how do toxic work environments develop
  • How to identify when you're experiencing a toxic environment
  • How the honeymoon phase of a job can impact your perceptions
  • How to deal with it once you realized you're in a toxic environment
  • Seeking support
  • How to get out strategically
  • How to build your confidence after leaving a toxic work environment
  • What you can learn from these situations
  • Using your experience to make better decisions
  • The silver lining
]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/coming-back-from-a-toxic-work-environment-Aze68xXr Topics Covered

  • What is a toxic work environment
  • Why and how do toxic work environments develop
  • How to identify when you're experiencing a toxic environment
  • How the honeymoon phase of a job can impact your perceptions
  • How to deal with it once you realized you're in a toxic environment
  • Seeking support
  • How to get out strategically
  • How to build your confidence after leaving a toxic work environment
  • What you can learn from these situations
  • Using your experience to make better decisions
  • The silver lining
]]> Coming Back From a Toxic Work Environment Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:27:04 A toxic work environment can pose as a significant career setback, but it can also become an important step forward in your professional development. A toxic work environment can pose as a significant career setback, but it can also become an important step forward in your professional development. career development, job search, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, career progression, toxic work environment, confidence, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success no full 53 1f195f54-169f-4582-9d9e-ce1a4d9eac34 Complementing Your Career with Content Creation with Anastasia Puchkova Topics Covered

  • Anastasia Puchkova - Content Creator and Accountant
  • From university graduate to content creator
  • The types of content creation out there
  • The benefits of creating content
  • How content creation can lead to networking and connection
  • How creating content can help new grads to make a name for themselves
  • Increasing engagement on social media
  • Facing fear and perfectionism in creating content
  • Why content creation is increasing in popularity
  • How to overcome intimidation
  • Finding the right supporters
  • Making time for content creation
  • Finding inspiration
  • Tools for design
  • How to navigate content creation with your employer
  • Tips and Tricks
  • "Learn something new everyday"
]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:00:10 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Anastasia Puchkova, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/complementing-your-career-with-content-creation-anastasia-puchkova-Lk84D51m Topics Covered

  • Anastasia Puchkova - Content Creator and Accountant
  • From university graduate to content creator
  • The types of content creation out there
  • The benefits of creating content
  • How content creation can lead to networking and connection
  • How creating content can help new grads to make a name for themselves
  • Increasing engagement on social media
  • Facing fear and perfectionism in creating content
  • Why content creation is increasing in popularity
  • How to overcome intimidation
  • Finding the right supporters
  • Making time for content creation
  • Finding inspiration
  • Tools for design
  • How to navigate content creation with your employer
  • Tips and Tricks
  • "Learn something new everyday"
]]> Complementing Your Career with Content Creation with Anastasia Puchkova Anastasia Puchkova, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:43:52 Content creation is on its was to becoming an important 21st-century skill. Learn how to get going as a content creator from accounting new grad and career development aficionado, Anastasia Puchkova. Content creation is on its was to becoming an important 21st-century skill. Learn how to get going as a content creator from accounting new grad and career development aficionado, Anastasia Puchkova. career development, instagram, job search, new grads, tiktok, lisa plain, career advice, content creation, career, advice, job, content creator, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, linkedin, career builder's, success, anastasia puchkova no full 52 e6fb7afe-ec77-4103-a727-8bdccdd51c1c Managing Email and Maximizing Productivity with Renée Michaud Topics Covered

  • Renee Michaud - "DJ Uneety" - coach, facilitator, and multi-disciplinary artist
  • Productivity and email management
  • Leaving a job to undertake a spirituality journey
  • Having a passion for efficiency
  • The hidden benefits of efficiency and email management
  • How email is used to build trust
  • How to learn email systems
  • Barriers to an organized inbox
  • FOMO and junk-mail
  • Strategies to get a better handle on your inbox
  • Tools for productivity
  • Aligning your to-do list with your purpose
  • When productivity became important for us
  • Productivity and anxiety
  • Productivity tips
  • How your energy impacts productivity + an exercise to identify your energy levels throughout the day
  • Working through slumps
  • Tips for overcoming overwhelm
  • "Don't let education get in the way of your learning"
]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:18 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Renee Michaud, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/managing-email-maximizing-productivity-renee-michaud-WYVtEddH Topics Covered

  • Renee Michaud - "DJ Uneety" - coach, facilitator, and multi-disciplinary artist
  • Productivity and email management
  • Leaving a job to undertake a spirituality journey
  • Having a passion for efficiency
  • The hidden benefits of efficiency and email management
  • How email is used to build trust
  • How to learn email systems
  • Barriers to an organized inbox
  • FOMO and junk-mail
  • Strategies to get a better handle on your inbox
  • Tools for productivity
  • Aligning your to-do list with your purpose
  • When productivity became important for us
  • Productivity and anxiety
  • Productivity tips
  • How your energy impacts productivity + an exercise to identify your energy levels throughout the day
  • Working through slumps
  • Tips for overcoming overwhelm
  • "Don't let education get in the way of your learning"
]]> Managing Email and Maximizing Productivity with Renée Michaud Lisa Plain, Renee Michaud, Mike Bird 00:48:40 A multi-passionate and exceptionally productive entrepreneur, creative, and coach, Renée Michaud illustrates how to go from being mindlessly busy to extremely effective in your personal and professional life. A multi-passionate and exceptionally productive entrepreneur, creative, and coach, Renée Michaud illustrates how to go from being mindlessly busy to extremely effective in your personal and professional life. career development, career balance coaching, job search, lisa plain, career advice, uneety coaching, career, advice, job, coachoiseau, managing email, renee michaud, productivity, coaching, mike bird, coach oiseau, work, jobs, maximizing productivity, career builder's, success no full 51 a5f392db-d96f-4347-a2db-8fca00a42ae4 Facing Fear When Going After Your Dream Job with Betty Kempa Topics Covered:

  • Betty Kempa - Career Change Strategist
  • A case of the "shoulds"
  • You're likely already wearing the ruby red slippers
  • What it means to face fear
  • With action comes confidence
  • What is your relationship to failure?
  • What fear looks like and how to recognize when fear is holding you back
  • Where fear comes from
  • Your dream job is on the other side of fear
  • Changing your relationship with bravery
  • How to know when it's time to make a change
  • Using your Why as motivation in the job search
  • "Feel the fear and do it anyways" - Book by Susan Jeffers
]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:13 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Betty Kempa, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/facing-fear-when-going-after-your-dream-job-betty-kempa-d1nPFoPt Topics Covered:

  • Betty Kempa - Career Change Strategist
  • A case of the "shoulds"
  • You're likely already wearing the ruby red slippers
  • What it means to face fear
  • With action comes confidence
  • What is your relationship to failure?
  • What fear looks like and how to recognize when fear is holding you back
  • Where fear comes from
  • Your dream job is on the other side of fear
  • Changing your relationship with bravery
  • How to know when it's time to make a change
  • Using your Why as motivation in the job search
  • "Feel the fear and do it anyways" - Book by Susan Jeffers
]]> Facing Fear When Going After Your Dream Job with Betty Kempa Mike Bird, Betty Kempa, Lisa Plain 00:33:25 Career transition specialist Betty Kempa shares what it means to understand and overcome the fears that career builders face when pursuing the roles of their dreams. Career transition specialist Betty Kempa shares what it means to understand and overcome the fears that career builders face when pursuing the roles of their dreams. dream job, job search, failure, motivation, bravery, lisa plain, career advice, facing fear, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, fear, work, jobs, career builder's, betty kempa, success, - career development no full 50 14b888ae-b3c2-49eb-ad6d-8ecb3bedcb9a Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Lack Experience Topics Covered

  • If you're just starting out in your career or changing career paths, this episode is for you
  • "The Pursuit of Happiness" movie to prep for your job search
  • Relationships, Creativity, and Effort
  • Utilizing your network to have the first conversation
  • How having heart can differentiate you
  • A job description is a "wish list"
  • Set yourself apart by physically showing up
  • "What are the tools at my disposal to differentiate myself?"
  • Utilizing LinkedIn
  • Fear of rejection
  • Timing can be everything
  • How can you show your natural talents?
  • The importance of communicating your value
  • Setting your expectations early on
  • Finding fit in your connections
  • Confidence comes from starting
  • "Do the things that other people aren't doing"
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Bringing fun into it
]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2020 10:00:30 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/getting-your-foot-in-the-door-fhNIno6N Topics Covered

  • If you're just starting out in your career or changing career paths, this episode is for you
  • "The Pursuit of Happiness" movie to prep for your job search
  • Relationships, Creativity, and Effort
  • Utilizing your network to have the first conversation
  • How having heart can differentiate you
  • A job description is a "wish list"
  • Set yourself apart by physically showing up
  • "What are the tools at my disposal to differentiate myself?"
  • Utilizing LinkedIn
  • Fear of rejection
  • Timing can be everything
  • How can you show your natural talents?
  • The importance of communicating your value
  • Setting your expectations early on
  • Finding fit in your connections
  • Confidence comes from starting
  • "Do the things that other people aren't doing"
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Bringing fun into it
]]> Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Lack Experience Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:28:36 Whether starting out in your career, or starting out in a new industry, the point is simple: you need to start somehow. Explore what it takes to get going when you lack relevant professional experience. Whether starting out in your career, or starting out in a new industry, the point is simple: you need to start somehow. Explore what it takes to get going when you lack relevant professional experience. career development, job search, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, beginner, getting your foot in the door, coaching, mike bird, starting out, newbie, work, jobs, linkedin, experience, career builder's, success no full 49 aed43942-d008-4405-9811-b12d07af625c Introversion and Extraversion at Work with Faris Khalifeh Topics Covered

  • Faris Khalifeh - Coach of Introverts
  • From communications to coaching
  • What introversion and extroversion actually is
  • The biological differences
  • How to know if you're introverted or extroverted
  • Assessment - Myers Briggs - https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
  • How your nature and nurture affect our tendencies
  • Strengths of extroverts and introverts
  • Common misconceptions of introversion
  • The importance of self-awareness in the corporate world
  • Book: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
  • Managing energy vs managing time in productivity
  • Book: Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
  • Understanding the personality traits of your colleagues to be more effective
  • How to use this knowledge to manage your team
  • Tips and tricks for introverts and extraverts
  • Knowing yourself is the foundation to self-empowerment
  • Being yourself to magnetize people  to you
  • "Embrace who you are"
]]> Wed, 2 Sep 2020 10:00:12 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Faris Khalifeh, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/introversion-extraversion-at-work-faris-khalifeh-8VCirB_C Topics Covered

  • Faris Khalifeh - Coach of Introverts
  • From communications to coaching
  • What introversion and extroversion actually is
  • The biological differences
  • How to know if you're introverted or extroverted
  • Assessment - Myers Briggs - https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
  • How your nature and nurture affect our tendencies
  • Strengths of extroverts and introverts
  • Common misconceptions of introversion
  • The importance of self-awareness in the corporate world
  • Book: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
  • Managing energy vs managing time in productivity
  • Book: Quiet - The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
  • Understanding the personality traits of your colleagues to be more effective
  • How to use this knowledge to manage your team
  • Tips and tricks for introverts and extraverts
  • Knowing yourself is the foundation to self-empowerment
  • Being yourself to magnetize people  to you
  • "Embrace who you are"
]]> Introversion and Extraversion at Work with Faris Khalifeh Lisa Plain, Faris Khalifeh, Mike Bird 00:41:20 There are a lot of myths surrounding the introverted and extraverted personality types. Faris Khalifeh shares his experiences, as well as those of his introverted clients, so you can optimize your professional life. There are a lot of myths surrounding the introverted and extraverted personality types. Faris Khalifeh shares his experiences, as well as those of his introverted clients, so you can optimize your professional life. introvert, career development, job search, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, personality types, job, myers briggs, extravert, coaching, mike bird, personality, mbti, work, jobs, extraversion, introversion, career builder's, success, faris khalifeh no full 48 558ce4e5-ac40-4987-95c9-1dd706cd773d You're Not Too Old, You're Not Too Young! Topics Covered

  • You're not too old and not too young in your career
  • Ageism and how it can hold you back
  • Value is not age related
  • How technology plays into ageism
  • Stereotypes are not the rule
  • How you can be an exception
  • Using empathy and compassion to others' worldview
  • How to overcome the stereotype
  • "Other people's view of us is not the truth"
  • Are you willing to continue to learn?
  • The importance of being open and adaptable to change
  • Book: Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell
  • The true definition of entitlement
  • Beginning your career and feeling too young
  • How asking questions and trying things and failing can help you
  • Confidence is key
  • Focus less on your lack of experience
  • Don't be afraid to fail
  • Intergenerational perspectives are important and help drive innovation
  • You have value, are you willing to see it?
  • Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/10/23/magazine/old-masters-at-top-of-their-game.html
]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:00:06 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/not-too-old-not-too-young-4_nDDy16 Topics Covered

  • You're not too old and not too young in your career
  • Ageism and how it can hold you back
  • Value is not age related
  • How technology plays into ageism
  • Stereotypes are not the rule
  • How you can be an exception
  • Using empathy and compassion to others' worldview
  • How to overcome the stereotype
  • "Other people's view of us is not the truth"
  • Are you willing to continue to learn?
  • The importance of being open and adaptable to change
  • Book: Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell
  • The true definition of entitlement
  • Beginning your career and feeling too young
  • How asking questions and trying things and failing can help you
  • Confidence is key
  • Focus less on your lack of experience
  • Don't be afraid to fail
  • Intergenerational perspectives are important and help drive innovation
  • You have value, are you willing to see it?
  • Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/10/23/magazine/old-masters-at-top-of-their-game.html
]]> You're Not Too Old, You're Not Too Young! Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:29:00 Ageism stunts the growth of a lot of career builders along the way. Looking at both sides of the coin reveals what really counts in a career: the way you deliver value. Ageism stunts the growth of a lot of career builders along the way. Looking at both sides of the coin reveals what really counts in a career: the way you deliver value. career development, job search, too young, too old, ageism, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success, value, old, young no full 47 3935e124-c35f-4c94-a1e2-c8dd4a9dba2d The Art of Salary Negotiation with Josh Doody Topics Covered

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2020 10:00:29 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Josh Doody) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/the-art-of-salary-negotiations-josh-doody-BoU8Eznv Topics Covered

]]> The Art of Salary Negotiation with Josh Doody Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Josh Doody 00:49:12 Author, coach and salary negotiation expert Josh Doody discusses in depth the who, what, why, when and how of maximizing your compensation package. Author, coach and salary negotiation expert Josh Doody discusses in depth the who, what, why, when and how of maximizing your compensation package. career development, job search, lisa plain, career advice, technology jobs, career, advice, job, fearless, amazon, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, fearless salary negotiation, career builder's, salary negotiation, success, josh doody no full 46 2977a439-b2f4-4840-8552-039c925c33da Managing Expectations While Job Searching Topics Covered

  • How managing expectations can help with the job search rollercoaster
  • The average time the job search takes
  • The four phases of a job change
  • The importance of getting clarity on what you want and the value you bring
  • Ways to speed up the job search process
  • Changing your network from warm to hot
  • How the type of role can impact the length of your search
  • Are you ok waiting for your dream job, or are you looking for something "in the meantime"?
  • Being an early candidate and the hidden job market
  • Be rigid in your goal and flexible in your method
  • Having self-compassion around obligations that can impact your job search
  • Self-care and managing the expectations of your loved ones
  • Having a community around your job search
  • Job searching stats https://zety.com/blog/hr-statistics
  • Book: "The Art of the Sale" by Philip Delves Broughton
  • Sales vs serving - positioning ourselves as a problem solver
  • Growth mindset in your job search
  • Using self-reflection throughout your search
  • Tracking your progress goals
  • An exercise on being your own cheerleader
  • Are you having fun?
  • How do you recharge?
]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2020 10:00:12 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/managing-expectations-while-job-searching-a1V6oV_K Topics Covered

  • How managing expectations can help with the job search rollercoaster
  • The average time the job search takes
  • The four phases of a job change
  • The importance of getting clarity on what you want and the value you bring
  • Ways to speed up the job search process
  • Changing your network from warm to hot
  • How the type of role can impact the length of your search
  • Are you ok waiting for your dream job, or are you looking for something "in the meantime"?
  • Being an early candidate and the hidden job market
  • Be rigid in your goal and flexible in your method
  • Having self-compassion around obligations that can impact your job search
  • Self-care and managing the expectations of your loved ones
  • Having a community around your job search
  • Job searching stats https://zety.com/blog/hr-statistics
  • Book: "The Art of the Sale" by Philip Delves Broughton
  • Sales vs serving - positioning ourselves as a problem solver
  • Growth mindset in your job search
  • Using self-reflection throughout your search
  • Tracking your progress goals
  • An exercise on being your own cheerleader
  • Are you having fun?
  • How do you recharge?
]]> Managing Expectations While Job Searching Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:35:50 Ride out the job search roller coaster more effectively by getting clear on your expectations. Get to know what a typical career transition consists of and how to potentially beat the average time frame for landing a new role. Ride out the job search roller coaster more effectively by getting clear on your expectations. Get to know what a typical career transition consists of and how to potentially beat the average time frame for landing a new role. career development, job search, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success, managing expectations no full 45 f0ce69d9-7300-494e-b40f-24f18dcee0fe Using an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Get Ahead at Work with Tori Torres Topics Covered

  • Tori Torres - innovative creator, visionary, and serial entrepreneur
  • From stay at home mom to working with Beyonce and Gary Vee to working in Silicon Valley
  • SV Academy - https://sv.academy/
  • How work as an entrepreneur has shaped Tori as an employee
  • Confidence is not a prerequisite but a result
  • The concept of intrapreneurship
  • How to sell your ideas
  • The importance of partnerships and systems
  • Collaboration and trust plus automation = success
  • Creating a win-win at work
  • Influence and influencers and what it all means
  • How to be an influencer at work
  • Why you need to stand for something
  • Your USP - Unique Selling Proposition
  • Why risk is necessary
  • "Trust Yourself"
]]> Wed, 5 Aug 2020 10:00:11 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Tori Torres, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/entrepreneurial-mindset-get-ahead-at-work-tori-torres-aoeRUUKu Topics Covered

  • Tori Torres - innovative creator, visionary, and serial entrepreneur
  • From stay at home mom to working with Beyonce and Gary Vee to working in Silicon Valley
  • SV Academy - https://sv.academy/
  • How work as an entrepreneur has shaped Tori as an employee
  • Confidence is not a prerequisite but a result
  • The concept of intrapreneurship
  • How to sell your ideas
  • The importance of partnerships and systems
  • Collaboration and trust plus automation = success
  • Creating a win-win at work
  • Influence and influencers and what it all means
  • How to be an influencer at work
  • Why you need to stand for something
  • Your USP - Unique Selling Proposition
  • Why risk is necessary
  • "Trust Yourself"
]]> Using an Entrepreneurial Mindset to Get Ahead at Work with Tori Torres Tori Torres, Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:38:36 Co-founder and CEO of ThePoshGirlsClub, Tori Torres speaks her truth about how to think like an entrepreneur at work, becoming an influencer, and daring to live a bigger and better life. Co-founder and CEO of ThePoshGirlsClub, Tori Torres speaks her truth about how to think like an entrepreneur at work, becoming an influencer, and daring to live a bigger and better life. career development, job search, entrepreneur, theposhgirlsclub, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, entrepreneurial mindset, coaching, mike bird, the posh girls club, work, jobs, tori torres, influencer, beyonce, career builder's, gary vee, success no full 44 7bffd1df-863a-4c84-a7a7-7b1d9214ed36 Getting the Most Out of Leaving a Role Topics Covered

  • This could be a job change within an organization, starting at a new job, or being let go from a role
  • Mindset versus tactical tips
  • Why it's important to not burn bridges
  • Find closure and emotionally move on
  • How to transfer knowledge
  • Managing relationships
  • Adrienne Tom Episode 18: Crafting a Killer Resume
  • Using a brag file/ professional portfolio
  • Leaving a final message
  • The value of emotions
  • Avoiding surprises
  • The nitty gritty of leaving a role
  • The opportunity in an unexpected career change
  • Episode 37: Seeing opportunity in times of challenge with Simone Noordegraaf
]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:00:20 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/getting-the-most-out-of-leaving-a-role-2nM6rYN0 Topics Covered

  • This could be a job change within an organization, starting at a new job, or being let go from a role
  • Mindset versus tactical tips
  • Why it's important to not burn bridges
  • Find closure and emotionally move on
  • How to transfer knowledge
  • Managing relationships
  • Adrienne Tom Episode 18: Crafting a Killer Resume
  • Using a brag file/ professional portfolio
  • Leaving a final message
  • The value of emotions
  • Avoiding surprises
  • The nitty gritty of leaving a role
  • The opportunity in an unexpected career change
  • Episode 37: Seeing opportunity in times of challenge with Simone Noordegraaf
]]> Getting the Most Out of Leaving a Role Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:24:44 As important as getting started in a new role is (see Ep. 41), winding down a current role - regardless of the circumstances - also presents opportunities to advance your career journey. As important as getting started in a new role is (see Ep. 41), winding down a current role - regardless of the circumstances - also presents opportunities to advance your career journey. leaving a role, career development, job search, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, let go, career builder's, fired, success no full 43 5b293b6b-6095-4357-a48b-fddda17b1d36 HireHigherEd with Eric James Stephens Topics Covered

  • Dr. Eric James Stephens - Founder of #HireHigherEd
  • Education as a profession is changing
  • How education and industry differ
  • Episode : Finding opportunity in times of challenge
  • Challenges people face when transitioning to industry
  • Translatable value
  • Where to go for support in facing a transition
  • Why an academic makes a great industry professional
  • Soft skills that educators have 
  • Industry vs role fits for academics
  • How mentorship can help with the transition
  • Episode : Horizontal mentorship with Garret
  • We can help and care for each other during this difficult time
  • Do's and don'ts for higher education professionals
  • An awareness of pickles vs cucumbers & karaoke
  • The different payoffs of taking risks
  • "Listen and always be ready to pivot"
]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:00:10 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Eric James Stephens) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/higherhireed-eric-james-stephens-rx0mplZ4 Topics Covered

  • Dr. Eric James Stephens - Founder of #HireHigherEd
  • Education as a profession is changing
  • How education and industry differ
  • Episode : Finding opportunity in times of challenge
  • Challenges people face when transitioning to industry
  • Translatable value
  • Where to go for support in facing a transition
  • Why an academic makes a great industry professional
  • Soft skills that educators have 
  • Industry vs role fits for academics
  • How mentorship can help with the transition
  • Episode : Horizontal mentorship with Garret
  • We can help and care for each other during this difficult time
  • Do's and don'ts for higher education professionals
  • An awareness of pickles vs cucumbers & karaoke
  • The different payoffs of taking risks
  • "Listen and always be ready to pivot"
]]> HireHigherEd with Eric James Stephens Lisa Plain, Mike Bird, Eric James Stephens 00:50:20 Hear from the man who is helping education professionals pivot into industry roles - a trend that's gaining speed and a transition Dr. Stephens is actively experiencing himself. Hear from the man who is helping education professionals pivot into industry roles - a trend that's gaining speed and a transition Dr. Stephens is actively experiencing himself. academics, education, job search, lisa plain, career advice, career, advice, job, career transition, career change, hirehighered, coaching, mike bird, eric james stephens, work, jobs, hire higher ed, career builder's, success, academia yes full 42 f758f688-75c0-48c2-85c1-a10d67558d0d Finding Success in a New Role Topics Covered:

  • Book: The First 90 Days - Michael Watkins
  • Why the start of a new role is so important
  • The breakeven point in your new role & setting personal expectations
  • Creating a new mindset
  • Setting up systems for learning
  • Building trust with managers and coalitions with coworkers
  • "Allies become advocates" - Mike
  • Tactics for building relationships - Austin Belcak
  • Early adopters vs laggards - Simon Sinek
  • Sharing ideas with empathy
  • Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There - Marshall Goldsmith
  • Let go of your need to be right
  • The importance of asking questions
  • Keeping balance early in a new role
  • Episode 28 - Meet & Greet Culture with Theresa Helmer
]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:00:15 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/finding-success-new-role-4l3hBruu Topics Covered:

  • Book: The First 90 Days - Michael Watkins
  • Why the start of a new role is so important
  • The breakeven point in your new role & setting personal expectations
  • Creating a new mindset
  • Setting up systems for learning
  • Building trust with managers and coalitions with coworkers
  • "Allies become advocates" - Mike
  • Tactics for building relationships - Austin Belcak
  • Early adopters vs laggards - Simon Sinek
  • Sharing ideas with empathy
  • Book: What Got You Here Won't Get You There - Marshall Goldsmith
  • Let go of your need to be right
  • The importance of asking questions
  • Keeping balance early in a new role
  • Episode 28 - Meet & Greet Culture with Theresa Helmer
]]> Finding Success in a New Role Mike Bird, Lisa Plain 00:29:47 A great start in a new organization goes a long way toward advancing your career. Here are the key ideas to think about as you're getting underway and creating success in your new role. A great start in a new organization goes a long way toward advancing your career. Here are the key ideas to think about as you're getting underway and creating success in your new role. success in a new role, career development, job search, new job, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, new role, career builder's, success no full 41 07933893-f07d-441a-b409-8cad66b59f21 Transitioning Successfully in Your Career and Life with David Mendoza Topics Covered

  • David Mendoza - Educator, Career Coach & Entrepreneur with a focus on supporting newcomers as they transition to life in Canada
  • His journey from Colombia to Toronto
  • Major challenges that individuals face when coming to Canada
  • The mindset that is required to make a successful transition
  • How departure point impacts transition success
  • The activities and traits that help newcomers to transition
  • Great tips and tricks for getting out of your comfort zone
  • How a major transition has a positive impact on your career 
  • The importance of taking care of your mental health during a transition
  • What an ideal diverse and inclusive world would look like
]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2020 10:00:19 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, David Mendoza, Lisa Plain) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/transitioning-successfully-career-and-life-david-mendoza-NS5HCg09 Topics Covered

  • David Mendoza - Educator, Career Coach & Entrepreneur with a focus on supporting newcomers as they transition to life in Canada
  • His journey from Colombia to Toronto
  • Major challenges that individuals face when coming to Canada
  • The mindset that is required to make a successful transition
  • How departure point impacts transition success
  • The activities and traits that help newcomers to transition
  • Great tips and tricks for getting out of your comfort zone
  • How a major transition has a positive impact on your career 
  • The importance of taking care of your mental health during a transition
  • What an ideal diverse and inclusive world would look like
]]> Transitioning Successfully in Your Career and Life with David Mendoza Mike Bird, David Mendoza, Lisa Plain 00:53:26 More than your everyday career professional, David Mendoza shares personal and professional stories highlighting the principles of successful career and life transition. More than your everyday career professional, David Mendoza shares personal and professional stories highlighting the principles of successful career and life transition. job search, lisa petkovsek, mindset, career advice, life transition, career, advice, job, career transition, coaching, mike bird, transition, newcomers, work, jobs, international students, career builder's, success no full 40 10be2837-c77a-4062-a7d5-4dbfee4df9f2 Trial & Error at Work Topics Covered

  • Using Trial & Error in your Objective, Strategy and Tactics
  • Trial and error is an approach to solve problems
  • Using an educated guess as a starting point
  • Can you experience what a particular job would be like before starting it?
  • How Minority Report would resemble life without trial & error
  • Perfectionism and fear of failure can hold you back
  • Innovation comes from failure
  • "The Dip" by Seth Godin
  • Farming vs Hunting in your career
  • How long you should stay with something you're trying
  • The role of reflection
  • Internal and External trial and error
  • A/B testing in your job search
  • Trial & iterate
  • How sports exemplify the trial & iterate process
  • Interviewing, practice, and failure
  • The worst and best thing that can happen
  • Utilizing a growth mindset
  • The perfect ratio of research to action
  • Where to use trial & error
  • A dating analogy
  • Tell us your trials and your errors!
]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2020 10:00:10 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Plain, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/trial-error-at-work-6o4nsMZc Topics Covered

  • Using Trial & Error in your Objective, Strategy and Tactics
  • Trial and error is an approach to solve problems
  • Using an educated guess as a starting point
  • Can you experience what a particular job would be like before starting it?
  • How Minority Report would resemble life without trial & error
  • Perfectionism and fear of failure can hold you back
  • Innovation comes from failure
  • "The Dip" by Seth Godin
  • Farming vs Hunting in your career
  • How long you should stay with something you're trying
  • The role of reflection
  • Internal and External trial and error
  • A/B testing in your job search
  • Trial & iterate
  • How sports exemplify the trial & iterate process
  • Interviewing, practice, and failure
  • The worst and best thing that can happen
  • Utilizing a growth mindset
  • The perfect ratio of research to action
  • Where to use trial & error
  • A dating analogy
  • Tell us your trials and your errors!
]]> Trial & Error at Work Lisa Plain, Mike Bird 00:32:09 Do you find yourself constantly getting stuck and not taking action? Or getting stuck doing the same thing and expecting different results? Trial and error is likely the solution to your problem. Do you find yourself constantly getting stuck and not taking action? Or getting stuck doing the same thing and expecting different results? Trial and error is likely the solution to your problem. job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, innovation, career, advice, job, dating, coaching, a/b testing, mike bird, minority report, work, trial & error, jobs, football, career builder's, success, seth godin no full 39 ff8b96a7-2752-4057-a63e-99997c1c4c62 A Necessary Conversation About Race with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill and Rashida Geddes Topics Covered

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:06 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Rashida Geddes) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/a-necessary-conversation-about-race-nii-ato-bentsi-enchill-rashida-geddes-uay5nPGF Topics Covered

]]> A Necessary Conversation About Race with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill and Rashida Geddes Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill, Mike Bird, Lisa Plain, Rashida Geddes 01:10:47 The title says it all: an open conversation between a black man, black woman, white woman, and white man about race and racism in the professional and personal spheres. The title says it all: an open conversation between a black man, black woman, white woman, and white man about race and racism in the professional and personal spheres. nii ato bentsi-enchill, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, racism, work, rashida geddes, priviledge, jobs, blm, career builder's, black lives matter, success, corporate racism no full 38 76e57dfb-d877-4429-9af7-826027c52a17 Seeing Opportunity in Times of Challenge with Simone Noordegraaf Topics Covered

  • Simone Noordegraaf
  • How Simone went from Accounting to Coaching
  • Stay the course, keep your heart open, and see the opportunity unfold
  • The value in challenge
  • 7 levels of energy - https://www.ipeccoaching.com/energy-leadership-index
  • Understanding the mindset iceberg to survive and thrive
  • How to shift from fight or flight
  • The importance of listening to your emotions
  • How to find opportunity in challenge
  • Remembering to breathe
  • How our stories play into our fears
  • How your identity can be a blocker to seeing opportunity
  • What balanced self-care looks like
  • How to successfully navigate challenging times using curiosity and knowing the higher purpose 
  • "Care to Dare" George Kohlrieser https://www.imd.org/care-to-dare
]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:32 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird, Simone Noordegraaf) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/seeing-opportunity-times-of-challenge-simone-noordegraaf-7d5s6uoO Topics Covered

  • Simone Noordegraaf
  • How Simone went from Accounting to Coaching
  • Stay the course, keep your heart open, and see the opportunity unfold
  • The value in challenge
  • 7 levels of energy - https://www.ipeccoaching.com/energy-leadership-index
  • Understanding the mindset iceberg to survive and thrive
  • How to shift from fight or flight
  • The importance of listening to your emotions
  • How to find opportunity in challenge
  • Remembering to breathe
  • How our stories play into our fears
  • How your identity can be a blocker to seeing opportunity
  • What balanced self-care looks like
  • How to successfully navigate challenging times using curiosity and knowing the higher purpose 
  • "Care to Dare" George Kohlrieser https://www.imd.org/care-to-dare
]]> Seeing Opportunity in Times of Challenge with Simone Noordegraaf Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird, Simone Noordegraaf 00:49:44 A senior corporate leader and coach with over 30 years of global experience, Simone Noordegraaf shares what it takes to grow personally and professionally - even in the most challenging of times. A senior corporate leader and coach with over 30 years of global experience, Simone Noordegraaf shares what it takes to grow personally and professionally - even in the most challenging of times. simone noordegraaf, job search, self-care, lisa petkovsek, opportunity, mindset, career advice, career, advice, job, ipec coaching, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, challenge, ipec, career builder's, success no full 37 6852e000-7ea3-4475-b90a-0c8f5eb7d04d Getting Going with Side Hustles with Rosie McCarthy Topics Covered

  • Rosie McCarthy - Career Coach for Millenials and GenZ
  • The difference between a side hustle and a hobby
  • Why you should consider a side hustle
  • The three main types of side-hustlers 
  • The challenges of having a side hustle
  • How to keep yourself motivated when you hit peaks and valleys
  • Rosie's Mentors: 
    • Side Hustle Coach: Ruby Lee 
    • Online Business & Instagram Growth: Vanessa Lau 
    • Social Media Growth & Understanding Your Audience: Rachel Bell
    • Growing On YouTube: Cathrin Manning (The Content Bug)
  • The confidence and empowerment that comes from starting a side hustle
  • Opportunity can be disguised as competition
  • Time management tips for a side hustle
  • "Don't follow your passions, follow your natural strengths"
]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 10:00:09 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Rosie McCarthy, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/getting-going-with-side-hustles-rosie-mccarthy-wPGNLLFy Topics Covered

  • Rosie McCarthy - Career Coach for Millenials and GenZ
  • The difference between a side hustle and a hobby
  • Why you should consider a side hustle
  • The three main types of side-hustlers 
  • The challenges of having a side hustle
  • How to keep yourself motivated when you hit peaks and valleys
  • Rosie's Mentors: 
    • Side Hustle Coach: Ruby Lee 
    • Online Business & Instagram Growth: Vanessa Lau 
    • Social Media Growth & Understanding Your Audience: Rachel Bell
    • Growing On YouTube: Cathrin Manning (The Content Bug)
  • The confidence and empowerment that comes from starting a side hustle
  • Opportunity can be disguised as competition
  • Time management tips for a side hustle
  • "Don't follow your passions, follow your natural strengths"
]]> Getting Going with Side Hustles with Rosie McCarthy Rosie McCarthy, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:47:28 Veteran side hustler Rosie McCarthy talks about how you can get started on building a side hustle that boosts your professional skills and gets you paid. Veteran side hustler Rosie McCarthy talks about how you can get started on building a side hustle that boosts your professional skills and gets you paid. job search, business, entrepreneur, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, rosie mccarthy, side-hustle, career builder's, success, badass careers no full 36 e36645db-4504-4600-8d92-e33e3cf59d57 The Pandemic Economy and Your Career with Chris Ragan and Bill Robson Topics Covered

  • Bill Robson - President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute
  • Chris Ragan - Founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy
  • The current state of the economy in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The biggest challenge we're facing is knowing when to restart the economy and understanding the new normal
  • The differences in economies globally
  • We're dealing with a supply shock - firms want to produce but can't, people want to work but can't
  • How government policy response isn't prepared for this kind of shock
  • Will unemployment, underemployment and the gig economy trends of the 2008 recession happen again?
  • Possible employment opportunities from this pandemic
  • Working from home opportunities and challenges
  • Will there be changes in the way businesses organize themselves after this pandemic?
  • How household debt and savings might change due to these circumstances
  • How economic stimuli affects individuals vs businesses
  • Should we be finding ways to pay back the public debt sooner?
  • How we as individuals can impact the economy
  • For those of us who are not economics buffs, which indicators we should pay attention to
  • Career advice
    • "Become an expert on something" - Bill Robson
    • "Learn how to communicate your expertise" - Chris Ragan
]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2020 10:00:05 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Chris Ragan, Bill Robson) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/pandemic-economy-your-career-chris-ragan-bill-robson-MzshMo9q Topics Covered

  • Bill Robson - President and CEO of the C.D. Howe Institute
  • Chris Ragan - Founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy
  • The current state of the economy in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The biggest challenge we're facing is knowing when to restart the economy and understanding the new normal
  • The differences in economies globally
  • We're dealing with a supply shock - firms want to produce but can't, people want to work but can't
  • How government policy response isn't prepared for this kind of shock
  • Will unemployment, underemployment and the gig economy trends of the 2008 recession happen again?
  • Possible employment opportunities from this pandemic
  • Working from home opportunities and challenges
  • Will there be changes in the way businesses organize themselves after this pandemic?
  • How household debt and savings might change due to these circumstances
  • How economic stimuli affects individuals vs businesses
  • Should we be finding ways to pay back the public debt sooner?
  • How we as individuals can impact the economy
  • For those of us who are not economics buffs, which indicators we should pay attention to
  • Career advice
    • "Become an expert on something" - Bill Robson
    • "Learn how to communicate your expertise" - Chris Ragan
]]> The Pandemic Economy and Your Career with Chris Ragan and Bill Robson Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Chris Ragan, Bill Robson 00:57:07 What's really going on in the economy these days? Two of Canada's preeminent economists weigh in on where we're at, and what you should be thinking about as we progress through "The Great Shutdown." What's really going on in the economy these days? Two of Canada's preeminent economists weigh in on where we're at, and what you should be thinking about as we progress through "The Great Shutdown." professor, job search, canada, lisa petkovsek, chris ragan, global economy, career advice, government policy, career, advice, job, unemployment, economy, coaching, mike bird, work, economic indicators, jobs, william robson, pandemic, career builder's, economic state, bill robson, success, covid-19, economic challenges no full 35 cc1d16d3-a391-4ed7-be9f-0d6f6eab5cf2 Accidental Entrepreneurship with Lezlie Garr Topics Covered

  • Lezlie Garr - Career Transition Coach & "Accidental Entrepreneur"
  • How Lezlie went from Band Director to Career Coach
  • What is accidental entrepreneurship?
  • How role models and mentors play a role in building a business
  • Mindset blocks that entrepreneurs overcome
  • How to learn what you don't know
  • Entrepreneurship is much more accessible now
  • The skills that make a successful accidental entrepreneur
  • How to stay motivated at the beginning of entrepreneurship
  • How to overcome challenges
  • "failure gets you closer to success"
  • What a typical "day-in-the-life" looks like
  • The non-glitzy side of entrepreneurship
  • Being in action vs being in motion
  • Skill set vs passion in business
  • The value in thinking like an entrepreneur at any stage of your career
]]> Wed, 27 May 2020 10:00:08 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lezlie Garr, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/accidental-entrepreneurship-lezlie-garr-A2n8z16D Topics Covered

  • Lezlie Garr - Career Transition Coach & "Accidental Entrepreneur"
  • How Lezlie went from Band Director to Career Coach
  • What is accidental entrepreneurship?
  • How role models and mentors play a role in building a business
  • Mindset blocks that entrepreneurs overcome
  • How to learn what you don't know
  • Entrepreneurship is much more accessible now
  • The skills that make a successful accidental entrepreneur
  • How to stay motivated at the beginning of entrepreneurship
  • How to overcome challenges
  • "failure gets you closer to success"
  • What a typical "day-in-the-life" looks like
  • The non-glitzy side of entrepreneurship
  • Being in action vs being in motion
  • Skill set vs passion in business
  • The value in thinking like an entrepreneur at any stage of your career
]]> Accidental Entrepreneurship with Lezlie Garr Lezlie Garr, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird 00:48:00 Will you become an Accidental Entrepreneur? Career transition coach and professional resume write Lezlie Garr shares her story of becoming an entrepreneur and why you might become one too. Will you become an Accidental Entrepreneur? Career transition coach and professional resume write Lezlie Garr shares her story of becoming an entrepreneur and why you might become one too. job search, lisa petkovsek, learning, mindset, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, entrepreneurs, lezlie garr, work, jobs, career builder's, success, entrepreneurship no full 34 15392a99-5529-44ed-a318-5e04f29bf7a0 Networking to Get Work with Diana YK Chan Topics Covered

  • Diana YK Chan - Former recruiter turned career coach
  • Diana learned how to put herself out there early in life
  • 70% of jobs are acquired through networking
  • If you apply online you have a 3% chance of getting an interview
  • Why networking works to get a job
  • Mindset shifts in networking:
    • Selling yourself vs helping someone
    • Making money vs adding value
  • Strategy for online applications
  • How to include recruiters in your network
  • Who to include in your networking strategy
  • Tips & tricks for communicating with your network
  • How to ask for a referral
  • Direct outreach tactics
  • Accepting no's
  • Contacts can come from everywhere
  • Networking Rules: ABC & CONNECT
  • How authenticity will help you
  • Professionalism vs vulnerability
  • How failures can help you in networking
  • "do what you love and love what you do"
]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 11:23:45 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Diana YK Chan) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/networking-to-get-work-diana-yk-chan-XLkCR06W Topics Covered

  • Diana YK Chan - Former recruiter turned career coach
  • Diana learned how to put herself out there early in life
  • 70% of jobs are acquired through networking
  • If you apply online you have a 3% chance of getting an interview
  • Why networking works to get a job
  • Mindset shifts in networking:
    • Selling yourself vs helping someone
    • Making money vs adding value
  • Strategy for online applications
  • How to include recruiters in your network
  • Who to include in your networking strategy
  • Tips & tricks for communicating with your network
  • How to ask for a referral
  • Direct outreach tactics
  • Accepting no's
  • Contacts can come from everywhere
  • Networking Rules: ABC & CONNECT
  • How authenticity will help you
  • Professionalism vs vulnerability
  • How failures can help you in networking
  • "do what you love and love what you do"
]]> Networking to Get Work with Diana YK Chan Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Diana YK Chan 00:43:10 Overcome your fear of networking and develop the relationships that will help you land work. Diana YK Chan shares her insights stemming from an outstanding career in recruitment, speaking and coaching. Overcome your fear of networking and develop the relationships that will help you land work. Diana YK Chan shares her insights stemming from an outstanding career in recruitment, speaking and coaching. authenticity, outreach, diana yk chan, professionalism, job search, lisa petkovsek, diana chan, career advice, professional, career, advice, job, personal branding, networking, referrals, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success no full 33 1710fae9-66b6-445c-8138-97263e86e3d3 Leveraging LinkedIn: Profiles, Presence and Personal Branding with Ana Lokotkova Topics Covered

  • Ana Lokotkova - international career advisor
  • Your success is dependent on your ability to communicate what you bring to the table
  • Why LinkedIn is so important right now
  • How LinkedIn has changed networking for the better
  • The keys to LinkedIn profile development
  • The top 2 or 3 corrections Ana makes on profiles
  • How LinkedIn should complement your resume
  • Having a profile isn't good enough, interaction on the platform is important
  • Tips for posting your own content on LinkedIn
  • How to develop your "voice"
  • Building your presence online
  • How to think of yourself as a brand (How to create your personal brand)
  • Ana has worked and job searched in 3 countries
  • "take advice from the people you actually want to become"
]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 10:00:09 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Ana Lokotkova, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/leveraging-linkedin-building-your-personal-brand-ana-lokotkova-9fEwyuM5 Topics Covered

  • Ana Lokotkova - international career advisor
  • Your success is dependent on your ability to communicate what you bring to the table
  • Why LinkedIn is so important right now
  • How LinkedIn has changed networking for the better
  • The keys to LinkedIn profile development
  • The top 2 or 3 corrections Ana makes on profiles
  • How LinkedIn should complement your resume
  • Having a profile isn't good enough, interaction on the platform is important
  • Tips for posting your own content on LinkedIn
  • How to develop your "voice"
  • Building your presence online
  • How to think of yourself as a brand (How to create your personal brand)
  • Ana has worked and job searched in 3 countries
  • "take advice from the people you actually want to become"
]]> Leveraging LinkedIn: Profiles, Presence and Personal Branding with Ana Lokotkova Ana Lokotkova, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:51:43 Charismatic and engaging LinkedIn expert and career advisor, Ana Lokotkova puts on a masterclass on building a better profile, presence and personal brand to advance you further in your career, faster. Charismatic and engaging LinkedIn expert and career advisor, Ana Lokotkova puts on a masterclass on building a better profile, presence and personal brand to advance you further in your career, faster. branding, ana lokotkova, job search, profile, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, personal branding, networking, online presence, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, linkedin, career builder's, success no full 32 2bbb8fec-2659-4c46-b21c-f923d7e03784 Building Resilence and Balancing Obligations with Rashida Geddes Topics Covered

  • Rashida Geddes - leadership coach
  • How Rashida identified her career purpose early on in her career
  • The importance of mindset in career progression
  • Takeaways from being underemployed
  • Self-advocacy in your career
  • Getting through COVID-19: You get to decide your perspective and focus
  • How to shift from victimhood to empowerment
  • Defining balance & striving for balance
  • Tips for prioritizing & setting boundaries
  • How balance is like baking
  • What resiliency means and how to build it
  • Supporting each other through empathy & leadership
  • Challenges that women face in their career & tips to overcome them
  • "Bring your bad-ass-ery to your career"
  • The importance of diversity and inclusion through representation
  • How we can move toward fairness & humanity
  • "Be the CEO of your own life"
]]> Wed, 6 May 2020 10:00:04 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Rashida Geddes, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/building-resilence-and-balancing-obligations-rashida-geddes-dmrEaqxu Topics Covered

  • Rashida Geddes - leadership coach
  • How Rashida identified her career purpose early on in her career
  • The importance of mindset in career progression
  • Takeaways from being underemployed
  • Self-advocacy in your career
  • Getting through COVID-19: You get to decide your perspective and focus
  • How to shift from victimhood to empowerment
  • Defining balance & striving for balance
  • Tips for prioritizing & setting boundaries
  • How balance is like baking
  • What resiliency means and how to build it
  • Supporting each other through empathy & leadership
  • Challenges that women face in their career & tips to overcome them
  • "Bring your bad-ass-ery to your career"
  • The importance of diversity and inclusion through representation
  • How we can move toward fairness & humanity
  • "Be the CEO of your own life"
]]> Building Resilence and Balancing Obligations with Rashida Geddes Lisa Petkovsek, Rashida Geddes, Mike Bird 00:34:09 Leadership coach to millennial women, Rashida Geddes talks about what it means to seek better alignment in your life, growing through difficult times, and how women can advance into leadership roles. Leadership coach to millennial women, Rashida Geddes talks about what it means to seek better alignment in your life, growing through difficult times, and how women can advance into leadership roles. diversity, job search, women in leadership, ceo, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, purpose, coaching, mike bird, work, rashida geddes, balance, resilience, jobs, diversity and inclusion, career builder's, success no full 31 8ea0c38e-72b6-435f-8f16-171ccd181313 Ask Us Anything Topics Covered

  • The Career Builder's Podcast is 6 months old!
  • This was an "Ask Us Anything" episode, and questions covered lots of great career topics along with a few about podcasting
  • Advice for people who want to rebrand themselves 
  • What is Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it
  • How can I innovate if I've lost my job and is it possible to become an entrepreneur now?
  • How to leverage LinkedIn and other online tools for your professional life
  • The importance of showing appreciation and kindness in a physical way during difficult times
  • How to address a furlough situation on a resume and in an interview
  • The unexpected good surprises of launching a podcast
  • Advice for those interested in starting a podcast
  • The best thing about having a co-host
  • How we got into coaching
]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:11 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/ask-us-anything-fI5aoqR_ Topics Covered

  • The Career Builder's Podcast is 6 months old!
  • This was an "Ask Us Anything" episode, and questions covered lots of great career topics along with a few about podcasting
  • Advice for people who want to rebrand themselves 
  • What is Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it
  • How can I innovate if I've lost my job and is it possible to become an entrepreneur now?
  • How to leverage LinkedIn and other online tools for your professional life
  • The importance of showing appreciation and kindness in a physical way during difficult times
  • How to address a furlough situation on a resume and in an interview
  • The unexpected good surprises of launching a podcast
  • Advice for those interested in starting a podcast
  • The best thing about having a co-host
  • How we got into coaching
]]> Ask Us Anything Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:39:50 Lisa and Mike take questions from past guests, ranging from career rebranding and innovation, imposter syndrome, job searching while furloughed, and what it's like running The Career Builder's Podcast. Lisa and Mike take questions from past guests, ranging from career rebranding and innovation, imposter syndrome, job searching while furloughed, and what it's like running The Career Builder's Podcast. podcasting, job search, entrepreneur, lisa petkovsek, career advice, questions, furlough, innovation, career, advice, job, personal branding, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, imposter syndrome, linkedin, resume, career builder's, hosting, podcast, success, covid-19, interview, entrepreneurship no full 30 ccff9c4e-a527-46dd-8c69-0117b4883675 Storytelling Your Way to Success with Virginia Franco Topics Covered

  • Virginia Franco - Multi-Certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach and Storyteller
  • How Virginia became an accidental entrepreneur
  • What does it mean to be a story teller in a professional context
  • Common misconceptions about storytelling
  • Some characteristics of a great storyteller
  • How to become a better storyteller
  • How to incorporate storytelling into a resume
  • Resume tips
  • What should you look for in a resume writer?
  • Can you optimize for storytelling and keyword searches?
  • Using the LinkedIn About section to tell the reader "Why me"
  • The best format to tell stories in an interview
  • Steps you can take if you're concerned about your job during COVID-19
  • https://candor.co/hiring-freezes - list of companies currently hiring
  • If you're not ready to take a big risk, take a smaller risk
  • "Just because you're good at a lot of things, doesn't mean that's what you should do."
]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:00:31 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Virginia Franco) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/storytelling-your-way-to-success-virginia-franco-0KquEbMl Topics Covered

  • Virginia Franco - Multi-Certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach and Storyteller
  • How Virginia became an accidental entrepreneur
  • What does it mean to be a story teller in a professional context
  • Common misconceptions about storytelling
  • Some characteristics of a great storyteller
  • How to become a better storyteller
  • How to incorporate storytelling into a resume
  • Resume tips
  • What should you look for in a resume writer?
  • Can you optimize for storytelling and keyword searches?
  • Using the LinkedIn About section to tell the reader "Why me"
  • The best format to tell stories in an interview
  • Steps you can take if you're concerned about your job during COVID-19
  • https://candor.co/hiring-freezes - list of companies currently hiring
  • If you're not ready to take a big risk, take a smaller risk
  • "Just because you're good at a lot of things, doesn't mean that's what you should do."
]]> Storytelling Your Way to Success with Virginia Franco Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Virginia Franco 00:32:55 Professional resume writer Virginia Franco (a former journalist), discusses how to tell your story on resumes, in interviews, and on LinkedIn, so you can land your next job faster. Professional resume writer Virginia Franco (a former journalist), discusses how to tell your story on resumes, in interviews, and on LinkedIn, so you can land your next job faster. resume writing, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, virginia franco, networking, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, linkedin, resume, career builder's, success, covid-19 tips, interview, storytelling no full 29 adee4a43-33cf-4984-b9e4-e0b59940a5c7 Informational Interviews and Meet & Greet Culture with Theresa Helmer Topics Covered

  • Theresa Helmer - Director of Social Media Strategies at Walt Disney Television 
  • This is a great time to be building connections
  • Theresa's career story
  • What it's like to be on the receiving end of connection requests
  • What is meet & greet culture?
  • How to encourage your team to meet more people
  • Mistakes people make when approaching people for informational interviews
  • A new take on "it's all about who you know"
  • Traits/skills Theresa has utilized to find success in her career so far
  • Theresa's favourite Disney movie
  • The importance of asking for help and sharing your perspective
]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:16 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Theresa Helmer, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/informational-interviews-meet-greet-culture-theresa-helmer-urSnT2We Topics Covered

  • Theresa Helmer - Director of Social Media Strategies at Walt Disney Television 
  • This is a great time to be building connections
  • Theresa's career story
  • What it's like to be on the receiving end of connection requests
  • What is meet & greet culture?
  • How to encourage your team to meet more people
  • Mistakes people make when approaching people for informational interviews
  • A new take on "it's all about who you know"
  • Traits/skills Theresa has utilized to find success in her career so far
  • Theresa's favourite Disney movie
  • The importance of asking for help and sharing your perspective
]]> Informational Interviews and Meet & Greet Culture with Theresa Helmer Theresa Helmer, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird 00:45:53 Theresa Helmer, Director of Social Media Marketing Strategy for Walt Disney Television, talks about how to best conduct informational interviews and network advantageously to boost your career. Theresa Helmer, Director of Social Media Marketing Strategy for Walt Disney Television, talks about how to best conduct informational interviews and network advantageously to boost your career. social media, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, meet and greet, disney, networking, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, marketing, career builder's, success, theresa helmer, informational interviews no full 28 60eaf274-af13-448e-8bcb-ecb06b268f87 Horizontal Mentorship with Garrett Mintz Topics Covered

  • Garrett Mintz - Founder of Ambition in Motion
  • How mentorship took him from drug dealer to entrepreneur
  • https://www.atthecrossroads.com/
  • How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie  https://www.dalecarnegie.com/
  • What is Horizontal Mentorship
  • The impact of Work Orientation on mentorship
    • Job Oriented
    • Career Oriented
    • Calling Oriented
  • How is horizontal mentorship different from vertical mentorship
  • Lack of empathy can cripple company culture
  • Why vertical mentorship isn't effective
  • Characteristics of successful horizontal mentorship relationships
  • How to find mentorship and get started
  • Be ok with rejection and go in with zero expectations
  • Don't be afraid to ask
  • Communication barriers in organizations
  • "Don't ever give up"
]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2020 10:00:14 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Garrett Mintz, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/horizontal-mentorship-garrett-mintz-__0vMG0_ Topics Covered

  • Garrett Mintz - Founder of Ambition in Motion
  • How mentorship took him from drug dealer to entrepreneur
  • https://www.atthecrossroads.com/
  • How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie  https://www.dalecarnegie.com/
  • What is Horizontal Mentorship
  • The impact of Work Orientation on mentorship
    • Job Oriented
    • Career Oriented
    • Calling Oriented
  • How is horizontal mentorship different from vertical mentorship
  • Lack of empathy can cripple company culture
  • Why vertical mentorship isn't effective
  • Characteristics of successful horizontal mentorship relationships
  • How to find mentorship and get started
  • Be ok with rejection and go in with zero expectations
  • Don't be afraid to ask
  • Communication barriers in organizations
  • "Don't ever give up"
]]> Horizontal Mentorship with Garrett Mintz Mike Bird, Garrett Mintz, Lisa Petkovsek 00:42:32 From dealing drugs to helping people build their careers through the power of horizontal mentorship, Garrett Mintz shares his incredible journey in becoming the founder of Ambition In Motion. From dealing drugs to helping people build their careers through the power of horizontal mentorship, Garrett Mintz shares his incredible journey in becoming the founder of Ambition In Motion. - career, job search, garrett mintz, lisa petkovsek, career advice, horizontal mentorship, advice, job, dale carnegie, coaching, mike bird, work, mentorship, jobs, communication, career builder's, empathy, success no full 27 ebd9c6e3-26d3-4f22-9143-9d87569479cb Breaking Through in a Tough Economy with Sarah Johnston Topics Covered

  • Sarah Johnston - LinkedIn Top Voice - Briefcase Coach
  • What it's like to look for a job during a recession
  • Have hope, there is a light at the end of the tunnel
  • Networking is important during slower times
  • Upskilling to play the long-game
  • Keep your foot on the gas
  • How to stay positive and motivated
  • Accountability strategies
  • Potential opportunities/learnings coming from COVID-19
  • The future of work
  • Why it's important to develop your own "voice" online
  • How to start putting yourself out there
  • Tips for job searching
  • "Do things the right and ethical way and you'll have no regrets."
]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 10:00:25 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Sarah Johnston, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/breaking-through-in-a-tough-economy-sarah-johnston-SekctDGs Topics Covered

  • Sarah Johnston - LinkedIn Top Voice - Briefcase Coach
  • What it's like to look for a job during a recession
  • Have hope, there is a light at the end of the tunnel
  • Networking is important during slower times
  • Upskilling to play the long-game
  • Keep your foot on the gas
  • How to stay positive and motivated
  • Accountability strategies
  • Potential opportunities/learnings coming from COVID-19
  • The future of work
  • Why it's important to develop your own "voice" online
  • How to start putting yourself out there
  • Tips for job searching
  • "Do things the right and ethical way and you'll have no regrets."
]]> Breaking Through in a Tough Economy with Sarah Johnston Sarah Johnston, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird 00:30:01 Sarah Johnston - The Briefcase Coach - delivers an important message to those trying to launch or grow their careers during a truly unusual and challenging time. Sarah Johnston - The Briefcase Coach - delivers an important message to those trying to launch or grow their careers during a truly unusual and challenging time. job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, recession, upskilling, networking, accountability, sarah johnston, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, linkedin, career builder's, success, covid-19, coronavirus no full 26 91414db0-f171-47a1-bd8c-2ac5dcc01656 Gap Years, Irrational Fears, and Purposeful Education with Jay Gosselin Topics Covered

  • Jay Gosselin - Character-based career and leadership facilitator and coach
  • Jay's background, education, and career journey
  • How getting fired lead to working at the Olympics
  • The key things employers are looking for
  • Gathering skills and pursuing interests to uncover his mission
  • Humility taught him how to learn and deliver education in a new way
  • Why Discover Year is unique - one year career and leadership development certificate
  • How vulnerability and honesty creates a supportive environment
  • Irrational fears about taking a gap year
  • Why it's important to support women specifically in making career changes
  • Emotional risk vs financial risk
  • Insights that can come from a gap year at any stage in your career
  • The value in diversifying the people you interact with on a regular basis
  • Listening, curiosity, and asking questions
  • Human connection is paramount in all things
  • The importance of purposeful education
  • Harvard's gap year
  • What would education look like if it were more purposeful
  • Jim Collins - Author of Built to Last, From Good to Great "Get the right people on the bus and in the right seats"
]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:15 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Jay Gosselin) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/gap-years-irrational-fears-purposeful-education-jay-gosselin-J8U_p6X7 Topics Covered

  • Jay Gosselin - Character-based career and leadership facilitator and coach
  • Jay's background, education, and career journey
  • How getting fired lead to working at the Olympics
  • The key things employers are looking for
  • Gathering skills and pursuing interests to uncover his mission
  • Humility taught him how to learn and deliver education in a new way
  • Why Discover Year is unique - one year career and leadership development certificate
  • How vulnerability and honesty creates a supportive environment
  • Irrational fears about taking a gap year
  • Why it's important to support women specifically in making career changes
  • Emotional risk vs financial risk
  • Insights that can come from a gap year at any stage in your career
  • The value in diversifying the people you interact with on a regular basis
  • Listening, curiosity, and asking questions
  • Human connection is paramount in all things
  • The importance of purposeful education
  • Harvard's gap year
  • What would education look like if it were more purposeful
  • Jim Collins - Author of Built to Last, From Good to Great "Get the right people on the bus and in the right seats"
]]> Gap Years, Irrational Fears, and Purposeful Education with Jay Gosselin Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Jay Gosselin 00:42:42 Career paths are certainly not straight lines anymore. Jay Gosselin, the founder of MentorU and Discover Year, shares his career story and the insights he's gained from working with thousands of young people questioning their professional future. Career paths are certainly not straight lines anymore. Jay Gosselin, the founder of MentorU and Discover Year, shares his career story and the insights he's gained from working with thousands of young people questioning their professional future. education, job search, gap year, purposeful education, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, irrational fear, discover year, coaching, mike bird, work, mentoru, jobs, career builder's, jay gosselin, success no full 25 e0cc3e55-5547-428e-84b5-55fa4b06e8ef Adjusting to Remote Work Topics Covered

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:00:08 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/adjusting-to-remote-work-MM4rNYWX Topics Covered

]]> Adjusting to Remote Work Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird 00:31:41 With COVID-19 dominating the news and changing the way a lot of us work, Lisa and Mike share their insights on how to more effectively work remotely. With COVID-19 dominating the news and changing the way a lot of us work, Lisa and Mike share their insights on how to more effectively work remotely. job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, adjusting to remote work, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, support, community, career builder's, podcast, success, wfh, working from home, covid-19, remote work no full 24 a7fbf202-3f4e-4403-b41d-edbf77038566 Meet Lisa Topics Covered

  • Lisa Petkovsek - Career Transition Coach
  • Meet Mike Episode 7 - https://www.careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/meet-mike-bird
  • From HR to Accounting to Coaching
  • What caused her to question her work in the corporate world
  • One of the reasons people stay in a job: Am I going to find people as good as this elsewhere
  • Her strengths as a coach
  • How Introverts and Extroverts can balance
  • Working with Lisa is like peeling back an onion
  • Most people know what they need, but need to uncover and unlearn
  • At what point do people work with her
  • Life as an introvert
  • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
  • Why mental health is important
  • The importance of International Women's Day
  • The biggest lessons of her career so far
    • Listen to and trust yourself
    • Don't be afraid to do something different
  • How working at a winery is like coaching
  • The risk of switching from Accounting to Coaching
  • Be humble at work and it will get you anywhere
]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:00:12 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/meet-lisa-petkovsek-kqvCSi4h Topics Covered

  • Lisa Petkovsek - Career Transition Coach
  • Meet Mike Episode 7 - https://www.careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/meet-mike-bird
  • From HR to Accounting to Coaching
  • What caused her to question her work in the corporate world
  • One of the reasons people stay in a job: Am I going to find people as good as this elsewhere
  • Her strengths as a coach
  • How Introverts and Extroverts can balance
  • Working with Lisa is like peeling back an onion
  • Most people know what they need, but need to uncover and unlearn
  • At what point do people work with her
  • Life as an introvert
  • Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
  • Why mental health is important
  • The importance of International Women's Day
  • The biggest lessons of her career so far
    • Listen to and trust yourself
    • Don't be afraid to do something different
  • How working at a winery is like coaching
  • The risk of switching from Accounting to Coaching
  • Be humble at work and it will get you anywhere
]]> Meet Lisa Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:36:20 Lisa gets her turn to tell her personal career story, share insights into her approach to coaching, and discuss her take on crucial topics like mental health and gender equity. Lisa gets her turn to tell her personal career story, share insights into her approach to coaching, and discuss her take on crucial topics like mental health and gender equity. introvert, career balance coaching, job search, lisa petkovsek, career coach, career advice, career transitions, career, advice, job, cpa, international women's day, coaching, mike bird, accountant, work, accounting, jobs, susan cain, mental health, wine, career builder's, success, finance no full 23 183f1fa5-0d0f-4c5b-a3f5-ac12ebb51f4b Your Career's Mission, Vision, Objective, Strategy and Tactics with Jonathan Stark Topics Covered

  • Jonathan Stark - On a mission to rid the world of hourly billing
  • From software developer to value based pricing entrepreneur, coach & author
  • How value based pricing can help you
  • Defining Mission, Vision, Objectives, Strategy, & Tactics
  • Mission and Vision are related and similar but different - long-term
  • The difference between objectives, strategy & tactics - short or mid-term
  • Your objectives and strategy shouldn't change much, your tactics can change often
  • Use your strategy as a compass for your tactic choices
  • The Star Wars example
  • Creating a mission and vision for your career
  • How your values play into the conversation
  • When looking for a company, find one who's mission and vision excites you and aligns with your values
  • How to Jonathan uncovered his mission
  • Your mission will just hit you if you're looking for it
  • It may require a major shift to get there, but there is usually a through-line 
  • Step 1: figure out what you're trying to do; this becomes your compass
  • Jeff Bezos - 3 kinds of employment: a job, a career, a calling
  • Taking a risk - you're not going to get eaten by a tiger (probably)
  • "Do what you love and the money will follow"
]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2020 11:00:12 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird, Jonathan Stark) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/career-mission-vision-objective-strategy-tactics-jonathan-stark-NoRZFtLK Topics Covered

  • Jonathan Stark - On a mission to rid the world of hourly billing
  • From software developer to value based pricing entrepreneur, coach & author
  • How value based pricing can help you
  • Defining Mission, Vision, Objectives, Strategy, & Tactics
  • Mission and Vision are related and similar but different - long-term
  • The difference between objectives, strategy & tactics - short or mid-term
  • Your objectives and strategy shouldn't change much, your tactics can change often
  • Use your strategy as a compass for your tactic choices
  • The Star Wars example
  • Creating a mission and vision for your career
  • How your values play into the conversation
  • When looking for a company, find one who's mission and vision excites you and aligns with your values
  • How to Jonathan uncovered his mission
  • Your mission will just hit you if you're looking for it
  • It may require a major shift to get there, but there is usually a through-line 
  • Step 1: figure out what you're trying to do; this becomes your compass
  • Jeff Bezos - 3 kinds of employment: a job, a career, a calling
  • Taking a risk - you're not going to get eaten by a tiger (probably)
  • "Do what you love and the money will follow"
]]> Your Career's Mission, Vision, Objective, Strategy and Tactics with Jonathan Stark Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird, Jonathan Stark 00:44:23 Getting a handle on these five key terms will help any Career Builder get what they want out of their professional life. Jonathan Stark, a business coach, author and podcaster, fills us in. Getting a handle on these five key terms will help any Career Builder get what they want out of their professional life. Jonathan Stark, a business coach, author and podcaster, fills us in. jonathan stark, job search, passion, lisa petkovsek, career strategy, values, value based pricing, career advice, risk, career, advice, job, money, star wars, fulfillment, coaching, mike bird, work, strategy, jobs, vision, jeff bezos, career builder's, success, mission no full 22 d8bd08a3-a87a-4d54-8d41-9a880fa0e7b6 Remaining Human at Work with Joe Jacobi Topics Covered

  • Joe Jacobi - Olympic Gold Medalist in white water canoeing & Performance Coach
  • How Joe went from CEO of USA Canoe Kayak to living in La Seu d'Urgell, Spain
  • The power of movement and nature in Joe's daily life
  • Getting off the treadmill of life
  • Small changes become big changes
  • Slowing down as a strategy for success
  • Book: Peak Performance - Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness
  • Stress + Rest = Improvement
  • How to build more rest into your day
  • What good stress in a work environment looks like
  • Taking ownership of what you have control over
  • Detach from the outcome
  • Every finish line is a new start line, there's only one true finish line in life
  • Creating belonging in your environment at work
  • The importance of culture fit and alignment at work
  • How do you replenish your energy
  • Self-kindness to overcome guilt
  • Have a personal strategic plan for taking care of yourself
]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:00:09 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Joe Jacobi, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/remaining-human-at-work-joe-jacobi-Wq3nkzih Topics Covered

  • Joe Jacobi - Olympic Gold Medalist in white water canoeing & Performance Coach
  • How Joe went from CEO of USA Canoe Kayak to living in La Seu d'Urgell, Spain
  • The power of movement and nature in Joe's daily life
  • Getting off the treadmill of life
  • Small changes become big changes
  • Slowing down as a strategy for success
  • Book: Peak Performance - Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness
  • Stress + Rest = Improvement
  • How to build more rest into your day
  • What good stress in a work environment looks like
  • Taking ownership of what you have control over
  • Detach from the outcome
  • Every finish line is a new start line, there's only one true finish line in life
  • Creating belonging in your environment at work
  • The importance of culture fit and alignment at work
  • How do you replenish your energy
  • Self-kindness to overcome guilt
  • Have a personal strategic plan for taking care of yourself
]]> Remaining Human at Work with Joe Jacobi Lisa Petkovsek, Joe Jacobi, Mike Bird 00:45:16 Olympic gold medalist and performance coach Joe Jacobi sheds light on how you can remain true to your values, balance stress with rest, build a healthier career, and much more! Olympic gold medalist and performance coach Joe Jacobi sheds light on how you can remain true to your values, balance stress with rest, build a healthier career, and much more! joe jacobi, job search, performance coach, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, top performer, elite athlete, high performance, olympics, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, olympic gold medalist, peak performance, career builder's, success no full 21 e45b9c7b-4929-4121-9fc7-daecb7d6e41a [Career Series]: The Business of Being Creative with Abdellah Rholem
  • Abdellah Rholem - Award winning designer and brand strategist
  • Creatives can struggle to grow their career from "making cool stuff" to "finding business solutions"
  • What clients care about
    • ROI
    • Connecting with the audience
    • Increasing the number of ideal customers
    • Creating brand ambassadors for their company
    • Protecting their image
  • How to bridge the gap between companies and their audience
  • Information for business owners: why your logo is not your brand
  • A logo alone will not get you clients
  • "If you put a mask on a plant, it doesn't become a human"
  • Understanding communication styles - business people vs creatives
  • The special value of trust in the business vs creative relationship
  • The difference between low vs high value clients
  • What creatives can do to better understand their clients
  • Why it's important to expand the circles you spend time in
  • "You're taught to think outside of the box as a designer, but not to think outside of the design box"
  • Why all creatives should learn about strategy
  • Tips for people starting out in creative freelancing
  • Chris Do - thefutur.com/team/chris-do
  • "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change"
    • ]]>     Wed, 19 Feb 2020 11:00:05 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Abdellah Rholem, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/career-series-the-business-of-being-creative-abdellah-rholem-NCyBcwZB
  • Abdellah Rholem - Award winning designer and brand strategist
  • Creatives can struggle to grow their career from "making cool stuff" to "finding business solutions"
  • What clients care about
    • ROI
    • Connecting with the audience
    • Increasing the number of ideal customers
    • Creating brand ambassadors for their company
    • Protecting their image
  • How to bridge the gap between companies and their audience
  • Information for business owners: why your logo is not your brand
  • A logo alone will not get you clients
  • "If you put a mask on a plant, it doesn't become a human"
  • Understanding communication styles - business people vs creatives
  • The special value of trust in the business vs creative relationship
  • The difference between low vs high value clients
  • What creatives can do to better understand their clients
  • Why it's important to expand the circles you spend time in
  • "You're taught to think outside of the box as a designer, but not to think outside of the design box"
  • Why all creatives should learn about strategy
  • Tips for people starting out in creative freelancing
  • Chris Do - thefutur.com/team/chris-do
  • "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change"
    • ]]>     [Career Series]: The Business of Being Creative with Abdellah Rholem Mike Bird, Abdellah Rholem, Lisa Petkovsek 00:49:58 Designer and brand strategist Abdellah Rholem joins the show from Morocco to discuss how creatives can find greater success in the business world. It turns out we can all learn something from the business of being creative. Designer and brand strategist Abdellah Rholem joins the show from Morocco to discuss how creatives can find greater success in the business world. It turns out we can all learn something from the business of being creative. branding, job search, design, creatives, lisa petkovsek, artist, career advice, career, advice, job, brand strategist, designers, coaching, mike bird, rolam branding, roi, work, abdellah rholem, jobs, brand strategy, career builder's, success, creative, brand no full 20     f26c2dfe-bb53-4d2d-a23b-82a3f23e3600 Interviewing Like a Pro in Any Industry with Jacquie Grant Topics Covered

    • Jacqueline Grant - Interview Coach
    • Jacqueline's background in HR & Recruiting and how it lead her to interview coaching
    • Why is interviewing so scary?
    • Looking at the interview as a conversation can shift your mindset
    • How you can be your authentic self in an interview
    • Talking about yourself - boasting vs showing your value
    • How to prep for the interview
      • Researching the company
      • Research the role
      • Research the interviewers
      • Prep your stories
      • Have questions prepared
    • What are different ways you can prep your stories?
    • Why concision is so important
    • Show leadership in the interview
    • When to talk about salary
    • Common interviewing mistakes
    • Step into the shoes of the interviewer
    • Powerful questions to ask at an interview
    • "Even if you don't know what you're going to do with your career, think about what you think you might like and try it."
    ]]>     Wed, 12 Feb 2020 11:00:13 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Jacqueline Grant, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/interviewing-like-a-pro-in-any-industry-jacquie-grant-ba5ZvUQk Topics Covered

    • Jacqueline Grant - Interview Coach
    • Jacqueline's background in HR & Recruiting and how it lead her to interview coaching
    • Why is interviewing so scary?
    • Looking at the interview as a conversation can shift your mindset
    • How you can be your authentic self in an interview
    • Talking about yourself - boasting vs showing your value
    • How to prep for the interview
      • Researching the company
      • Research the role
      • Research the interviewers
      • Prep your stories
      • Have questions prepared
    • What are different ways you can prep your stories?
    • Why concision is so important
    • Show leadership in the interview
    • When to talk about salary
    • Common interviewing mistakes
    • Step into the shoes of the interviewer
    • Powerful questions to ask at an interview
    • "Even if you don't know what you're going to do with your career, think about what you think you might like and try it."
    ]]>     Interviewing Like a Pro in Any Industry with Jacquie Grant Mike Bird, Jacqueline Grant, Lisa Petkovsek 00:38:04 Getting to the interview table can be a big step when looking to advance your career. Interview coach Jacquie Grant joins the show to talk about how you can nail this critical career-building conversation. Getting to the interview table can be a big step when looking to advance your career. Interview coach Jacquie Grant joins the show to talk about how you can nail this critical career-building conversation. job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, jacqueline grant, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, success, interviewing, interview, salary no full 19     14a05ef7-fa81-49c2-8a6b-dff0b3743c5e Crafting a Killer Resume with Adrienne Tom Topics Covered

    • Adrienne Tom - International Award Winning Resume Writer
    • Adrienne's path to career storytelling
    • Why are resumes important?
    • A resume alone won't get you a job but is a useful tool
    • The importance of showing your personal value on your resume
    • The challenges of writing a resume
    • Resumes should be results focused
    • Should you be customizing your resume for each job?
    • The recruiter is looking at your resume with the view "What's in it for me?"
    • Quality vs Quantity in your job search
    • How a bad resume can hurt you
    • Tips for good resume design?
    • Sending your resume on a sandwich...
    • Moving from a flat resume to a dynamic resume
    • How your resume can impact your earning potential
    • What is personal marketing/personal branding
    • Why the "spray and pray" approach to job searching doesn't work
    • Strategies to get through a job search slump
    • Should your resume be different earlier in your career vs later in your career?
    • What resumes might look like 50 years from now
    • "Slow burn"
    ]]>     Wed, 5 Feb 2020 11:00:09 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Adrienne Tom, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/crafting-a-killer-resume-adrienne-tom-zBr1S1La Topics Covered

    • Adrienne Tom - International Award Winning Resume Writer
    • Adrienne's path to career storytelling
    • Why are resumes important?
    • A resume alone won't get you a job but is a useful tool
    • The importance of showing your personal value on your resume
    • The challenges of writing a resume
    • Resumes should be results focused
    • Should you be customizing your resume for each job?
    • The recruiter is looking at your resume with the view "What's in it for me?"
    • Quality vs Quantity in your job search
    • How a bad resume can hurt you
    • Tips for good resume design?
    • Sending your resume on a sandwich...
    • Moving from a flat resume to a dynamic resume
    • How your resume can impact your earning potential
    • What is personal marketing/personal branding
    • Why the "spray and pray" approach to job searching doesn't work
    • Strategies to get through a job search slump
    • Should your resume be different earlier in your career vs later in your career?
    • What resumes might look like 50 years from now
    • "Slow burn"
    ]]>     Crafting a Killer Resume with Adrienne Tom Mike Bird, Adrienne Tom, Lisa Petkovsek 00:42:28 Adrienne Tom, one of the best resume writers you'll find anywhere, joins Lisa and Mike to talk about how you can create a resume that will seriously help build your career. Adrienne Tom, one of the best resume writers you'll find anywhere, joins Lisa and Mike to talk about how you can create a resume that will seriously help build your career. resume writing, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, personal branding, adrienne tom, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, personal marketing, resume, career builder's, success, storytelling no full 18     68892f4e-b630-4922-ad50-f7ae7c70d05d Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome with Michael Kravshik Topics Covered

    • Michael Kravshik - Founder of Luminari & LumiQ
    • How cookies can help you grow your business
    • What is shiny object syndrome?
    • Is a beer tap in the office or certain title going to make you happy?
    • Unlimited vacation is a trap
    • How to figure out if you're going through shiny object syndrome
    • Decide what you're trying to optimize for in your job search
    • The difference between industry and function
    • You can find your industry niche once you're really good at the function you enjoy
    • Satisfaction is more important than happiness
    • It's very important to be self-aware and honest with yourself to find what will satisfy you
    • Compensation is a real consideration, as is your overall physical and mental health
    • Advice for people switching careers
    • Spend time talking to people about a job before making the switch
    • Try things to gain more information and don't be afraid to switch if it doesn't work out
    • Find a mentor that you respect, trust and is looking out for your best interests
    • How to choose a mentor
    • Always deliver
    ]]>     Wed, 29 Jan 2020 11:00:04 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Michael Kravshik) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/overcoming-shiny-object-syndrome-michael-kravshik-5aBfrljw Topics Covered

    • Michael Kravshik - Founder of Luminari & LumiQ
    • How cookies can help you grow your business
    • What is shiny object syndrome?
    • Is a beer tap in the office or certain title going to make you happy?
    • Unlimited vacation is a trap
    • How to figure out if you're going through shiny object syndrome
    • Decide what you're trying to optimize for in your job search
    • The difference between industry and function
    • You can find your industry niche once you're really good at the function you enjoy
    • Satisfaction is more important than happiness
    • It's very important to be self-aware and honest with yourself to find what will satisfy you
    • Compensation is a real consideration, as is your overall physical and mental health
    • Advice for people switching careers
    • Spend time talking to people about a job before making the switch
    • Try things to gain more information and don't be afraid to switch if it doesn't work out
    • Find a mentor that you respect, trust and is looking out for your best interests
    • How to choose a mentor
    • Always deliver
    ]]>     Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome with Michael Kravshik Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Michael Kravshik 00:45:31 Are you always distracted by the next big, shiny thing in your career? Learn how to overcome "shiny object syndrome" with help from Luminari CEO Michael Kravshik, a man who has done just that. Are you always distracted by the next big, shiny thing in your career? Learn how to overcome "shiny object syndrome" with help from Luminari CEO Michael Kravshik, a man who has done just that. job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, shiny object syndrome, fulfillment, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, michael kravshik, career builder's, success no full 17     9fa30bf2-1e03-4e01-be98-7ca7725f7b00 [Career Series] Freelancing Fearlessly with Mike Volkin Topics Covered

    • Mike Volkin - King of Freelancing
    • From corporate to military to entrepreneur
    • How has a military background shaped him as an entrepreneur
    • Definition of freelancing
    • Overcoming fear & imposter syndrome to become a freelancer
    • Challenges that freelancers face
    • A different way to look at job security
    • The qualities of a freelancer.
    • Is there a difference between being a freelancer or an entrepreneur?
    • Benefits of freelancing
    • The importance of templating
    • Pricing your services
    • Neuromarketing for your business
    • Marketing trends for 2020
    • Steps to get your first client as a freelancer
      • Create a profile on upwork.com, freelancer.com, fiverr.com
      • Get inspiration from others
      • LinkedIn
    • How your mindset impacts your success
    • Understanding fear
    • Power of Neuroplasticity - Shad Helmstetter
    ]]>     Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:23 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Volkin) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/freelancing-fearlessly-mike-volkin-_n6WcpVy Topics Covered

    • Mike Volkin - King of Freelancing
    • From corporate to military to entrepreneur
    • How has a military background shaped him as an entrepreneur
    • Definition of freelancing
    • Overcoming fear & imposter syndrome to become a freelancer
    • Challenges that freelancers face
    • A different way to look at job security
    • The qualities of a freelancer.
    • Is there a difference between being a freelancer or an entrepreneur?
    • Benefits of freelancing
    • The importance of templating
    • Pricing your services
    • Neuromarketing for your business
    • Marketing trends for 2020
    • Steps to get your first client as a freelancer
      • Create a profile on upwork.com, freelancer.com, fiverr.com
      • Get inspiration from others
      • LinkedIn
    • How your mindset impacts your success
    • Understanding fear
    • Power of Neuroplasticity - Shad Helmstetter
    ]]>     [Career Series] Freelancing Fearlessly with Mike Volkin Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Volkin 00:32:00 Thinking about becoming a freelancer at some point in your career? Then you need to hear these words of wisdom from freelancing expert Mike Volkin. Thinking about becoming a freelancer at some point in your career? Then you need to hear these words of wisdom from freelancing expert Mike Volkin. job search, lisa petkovsek, mike volkin, career advice, career, advice, job, consultant, consulting, coaching, mike bird, work, freelancer, jobs, freelance, military, marketing, career builder's, success, creativity no full 16     c8fff68a-81ba-4575-b19a-da4614de1942 5 Promotions in 5 Years with Samantha Kris Topics Covered

    • Samantha Kris - International Success Coach, Best selling author, award winning speaker
    • 5 promotions in 5 years, aka how to be a high performer
    • From addictions counsellor to wedding planning to corporate professional
    • When our identity is tied to our career it can be difficult to make a change
    • It's ok not to know where you're headed or to change your mind
    • It is possible to move that quickly, but be careful with expectations
    • Samantha the courage to put her neck out to make moves
    • Leveraging resources & spare time to grow
    • As women, it is our responsibility to put our neck out, learn to communicate with finesse
    • How your past "mistakes" and experiences help you in future endeavours
    • It is helpful to understand that people need to be communicated to differently
    • People want to be seen, heard and respected
    • When you have balance there is no movement
    • The role of communication in change management
    • Tips for starting a side hustle while working full-time
    • The 5 or 7 why exercise to find purpose
    • The role of purpose in goal setting
    • Best career advice she has received: Listen
    ]]>     Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:00:08 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Samantha Kris, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/5-promotions-in-5-years-samantha-kris-WgmSdzks Topics Covered

    • Samantha Kris - International Success Coach, Best selling author, award winning speaker
    • 5 promotions in 5 years, aka how to be a high performer
    • From addictions counsellor to wedding planning to corporate professional
    • When our identity is tied to our career it can be difficult to make a change
    • It's ok not to know where you're headed or to change your mind
    • It is possible to move that quickly, but be careful with expectations
    • Samantha the courage to put her neck out to make moves
    • Leveraging resources & spare time to grow
    • As women, it is our responsibility to put our neck out, learn to communicate with finesse
    • How your past "mistakes" and experiences help you in future endeavours
    • It is helpful to understand that people need to be communicated to differently
    • People want to be seen, heard and respected
    • When you have balance there is no movement
    • The role of communication in change management
    • Tips for starting a side hustle while working full-time
    • The 5 or 7 why exercise to find purpose
    • The role of purpose in goal setting
    • Best career advice she has received: Listen
    ]]>     5 Promotions in 5 Years with Samantha Kris Samantha Kris, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:39:04 Renowned success coach Samantha Kris comes onto the show to discuss her explosive career trajectory, "tipping the scale," building a business, and more! Renowned success coach Samantha Kris comes onto the show to discuss her explosive career trajectory, "tipping the scale," building a business, and more! samantha kris, - career, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, 365 days of clarity, jobs, bossing up, career builder's, success no full 15     4f740977-4732-455b-90bb-b1c52b312ffc How Humility Helps You Get Ahead Topics Covered

    • "Learning starts with humility" 
    • Ask yourself: Am I as good today as I'm ever going to be in my lifetime?
    • Keeping your humble edge
    • Confidence vs. arrogance 
    • Humility can help you:
      • Create new connections
      • Build trust
      • Open up to new experiences
      • Find mentorship
      • Serve others
    • Is there a lack of humility in society today?
    • Book: Building a Storybrand - Donald Miller
    • Book: The Dip - Seth Godin
    • How humility can help you be more resilient
    • Expect the dip, you will have valleys in your success
    • Push through discomfort to get to the rewards
    • "Self-Mastery occurs when the ego is transcended" - iPEC, Bruce Schneider https://www.ipeccoaching.com/
    • Humility can help you be resilient through major life events
    • Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck
    • Look at those around as partners instead of competition; don't assume
    • Find mutual goals
    • Cohesive teams get a lot more done than teams that are divided
    ]]>     Wed, 8 Jan 2020 11:00:03 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/how-humility-helps-you-get-ahead-YzJK53TL Topics Covered

    • "Learning starts with humility" 
    • Ask yourself: Am I as good today as I'm ever going to be in my lifetime?
    • Keeping your humble edge
    • Confidence vs. arrogance 
    • Humility can help you:
      • Create new connections
      • Build trust
      • Open up to new experiences
      • Find mentorship
      • Serve others
    • Is there a lack of humility in society today?
    • Book: Building a Storybrand - Donald Miller
    • Book: The Dip - Seth Godin
    • How humility can help you be more resilient
    • Expect the dip, you will have valleys in your success
    • Push through discomfort to get to the rewards
    • "Self-Mastery occurs when the ego is transcended" - iPEC, Bruce Schneider https://www.ipeccoaching.com/
    • Humility can help you be resilient through major life events
    • Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck Developing a Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck
    • Look at those around as partners instead of competition; don't assume
    • Find mutual goals
    • Cohesive teams get a lot more done than teams that are divided
    ]]>     How Humility Helps You Get Ahead Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:28:17 A quality that can vastly shape a career, humility is a secret ingredient in the recipe for long-term growth and success. A quality that can vastly shape a career, humility is a secret ingredient in the recipe for long-term growth and success. humble, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, get ahead, humility, jobs, career builder's, success no full 14     fcb25bf9-66b7-4ff4-978e-2a622b1b3a66 Planning Your Job Search Topics Covered

    • Happy New Year!
    • Job search can take longer than expected
    • Don't put a lot of extra pressure on yourself because of 2020
    • Career planning exercise
      • What do you want out of this year?
      • 12 months from now
      • 6 months from now
      • 1 month from now
      • Tomorrow
    • Break your goals into smaller tasks
    • Write out your task list as a productive activity
    • Be realistic about what you can get done
    • Build trust with yourself
    • Why are these goals important to you?
    • Motivation vs discipline
    • Figure out what is going to make you happy
    • 5 years from now, if you continue down this path are you going to be happy?
    • Update your resume to align with what you want
    • Include your transferrable skills
    • Update your LinkedIn profile - Episode 10 - https://www.careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-power-of-linkedin-janice-porter
    • Networking & informational interviews - Episode 5 - https://www.careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/informational-interviews-stacy-pollack
    • Get outside of your comfort zone
    • Keep a positive mindset
    • Create a networking pipeline for your search
    • Building new habits
    • Create a strategy around interviewing
    • Take stock of your skills
    ]]>     Wed, 1 Jan 2020 11:00:06 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/planning-your-job-search-xznAAdNz Topics Covered

    • Happy New Year!
    • Job search can take longer than expected
    • Don't put a lot of extra pressure on yourself because of 2020
    • Career planning exercise
      • What do you want out of this year?
      • 12 months from now
      • 6 months from now
      • 1 month from now
      • Tomorrow
    • Break your goals into smaller tasks
    • Write out your task list as a productive activity
    • Be realistic about what you can get done
    • Build trust with yourself
    • Why are these goals important to you?
    • Motivation vs discipline
    • Figure out what is going to make you happy
    • 5 years from now, if you continue down this path are you going to be happy?
    • Update your resume to align with what you want
    • Include your transferrable skills
    • Update your LinkedIn profile - Episode 10 - https://www.careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-power-of-linkedin-janice-porter
    • Networking & informational interviews - Episode 5 - https://www.careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/informational-interviews-stacy-pollack
    • Get outside of your comfort zone
    • Keep a positive mindset
    • Create a networking pipeline for your search
    • Building new habits
    • Create a strategy around interviewing
    • Take stock of your skills
    ]]>     Planning Your Job Search Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:26:01 On the verge of looking for a new job? Lisa and Mike walk you through a planning exercise and discuss what the weeks and months ahead may entail for you. On the verge of looking for a new job? Lisa and Mike walk you through a planning exercise and discuss what the weeks and months ahead may entail for you. job search, new year, lisa petkovsek, career strategy, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, strategy, jobs, career search, career builder's, success, planning no full 13     62117df8-91cc-419d-982a-2cd3007e1d29 [Career Series] Consulting - Molding Your Career to Match Your Strengths with Rochelle Moulton Topics Covered

    • Rochelle Moulton - Brand Strategist & Consulting Coach
    • What is consulting?
      • Strategy + execution
      • Transformation for a client
      • You're designing the process and running it
    • Developing Expertise into Authority
    • Rochelle's career journey
    • 3 paths to consulting
    • Typical consultant qualities
    • Should consulting skills be taught in school
    • Going from big firm consultant to entrepreneur
    • Matching your career to your skills or your skills to your career
    • How much of a buffer should you have to go out on your own?
    • Diversify your income streams
    • How personal insight can help you grow your business
    • The best and worst part of working in a large firm
    • The best and worst part of being an entrepreneur
    • The most fun you've had in your career
    • "Be who you are, as soon as you can."
    • The secret weapon to use in meetings to be more successful
    • How to learn more about consulting as a career
    ]]>     Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:00:19 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Rochelle Moulton, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/consulting-molding-your-career-to-match-your-strengths-rochelle-moulton-SF7h0Y49 Topics Covered

    • Rochelle Moulton - Brand Strategist & Consulting Coach
    • What is consulting?
      • Strategy + execution
      • Transformation for a client
      • You're designing the process and running it
    • Developing Expertise into Authority
    • Rochelle's career journey
    • 3 paths to consulting
    • Typical consultant qualities
    • Should consulting skills be taught in school
    • Going from big firm consultant to entrepreneur
    • Matching your career to your skills or your skills to your career
    • How much of a buffer should you have to go out on your own?
    • Diversify your income streams
    • How personal insight can help you grow your business
    • The best and worst part of working in a large firm
    • The best and worst part of being an entrepreneur
    • The most fun you've had in your career
    • "Be who you are, as soon as you can."
    • The secret weapon to use in meetings to be more successful
    • How to learn more about consulting as a career
    ]]>     [Career Series] Consulting - Molding Your Career to Match Your Strengths with Rochelle Moulton Lisa Petkovsek, Rochelle Moulton, Mike Bird 00:43:30 Rochelle Moulton, a renowned consultant-turned-brand-strategist for consultants, joins Lisa and Mike to shed light on the consulting profession and discuss how you can better shape your career path. Rochelle Moulton, a renowned consultant-turned-brand-strategist for consultants, joins Lisa and Mike to shed light on the consulting profession and discuss how you can better shape your career path. branding, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, rochelle moulton, consulting, business of authority, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, brand strategy, career builder's no full 12     bbbe6d32-497d-4f30-b1a0-8ca160eb4e04 How Your Family Can Help Build Your Career Topics Covered

    • Loved ones can have a big impact on your career
    • Holidays are a great time to tap into your friend and family networks
    • Family doesn't have to be biological
    • How your family can impact your career:
      • Support
      • Sounding Board
      • Advice
      • Belief in who you are
      • Part of your network
      • Influences decisions/comfort level
    • The dark side of family support
    • "Peer pressure when it's coming from your family can be turbo charged"
    • Career paths don't pass down through your genes
    • Finding support outside of your family
    • Regardless of who is supporting you, surrounding yourself with support is the key to taking the path into the unknown
    • Who can you offer support to?  
    ]]>     Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:00:09 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/how-your-family-can-help-build-your-career-zLZ1_W59 Topics Covered

    • Loved ones can have a big impact on your career
    • Holidays are a great time to tap into your friend and family networks
    • Family doesn't have to be biological
    • How your family can impact your career:
      • Support
      • Sounding Board
      • Advice
      • Belief in who you are
      • Part of your network
      • Influences decisions/comfort level
    • The dark side of family support
    • "Peer pressure when it's coming from your family can be turbo charged"
    • Career paths don't pass down through your genes
    • Finding support outside of your family
    • Regardless of who is supporting you, surrounding yourself with support is the key to taking the path into the unknown
    • Who can you offer support to?  
    ]]>     How Your Family Can Help Build Your Career Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:26:19 As the holiday season rolls around, now is a great opportunity to explore how your loved ones can help advance your career. As the holiday season rolls around, now is a great opportunity to explore how your loved ones can help advance your career. family, job search, lisa petkovsek, holidays, career advice, career, advice, job, networking, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, families, career builder's, holiday no full 11     9520b76b-1803-498c-9afc-7f1a9a83d8d1 Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn with Janice Porter Topics Covered

    • Janice Porter - Business Coach helping clients leverage the power of LinkedIn
    • Janice's career journey from Elementary School Teacher to Corporate Trainer to Business Coach
    • "It's all about people, it's all about networking, and it's all about caring about the people you're networking with".
    • Understanding LinkedIn as a platform: goals, audience, purpose
    • Stats about who is on LinkedIn
    • Find more decision makers on LinkedIn
    • What makes a LinkedIn profile stand out?
    • Big mistakes people are making on LinkedIn
    • Creating a benefits statement
    • Using "Aspiring" in your headline
    • Using your voice: Vulnerability vs professionalism
    • Outreach and inbound communication strategies
    • Messaging cadence: request connection, thank you message, start a conversation, provide value
    • Using content to build visibility and credibility
    • Connections are made one conversation at a time
    • Should you add your unique interests in your profile?
    • Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?
    • LinkedIn FAQs
    • "Don't be attached to the outcome and believe enough in yourself that your confidence shows through."
    ]]>     Wed, 4 Dec 2019 11:21:45 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Janice Porter, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-power-of-linkedin-janice-porter-ieVtt26R Topics Covered

    • Janice Porter - Business Coach helping clients leverage the power of LinkedIn
    • Janice's career journey from Elementary School Teacher to Corporate Trainer to Business Coach
    • "It's all about people, it's all about networking, and it's all about caring about the people you're networking with".
    • Understanding LinkedIn as a platform: goals, audience, purpose
    • Stats about who is on LinkedIn
    • Find more decision makers on LinkedIn
    • What makes a LinkedIn profile stand out?
    • Big mistakes people are making on LinkedIn
    • Creating a benefits statement
    • Using "Aspiring" in your headline
    • Using your voice: Vulnerability vs professionalism
    • Outreach and inbound communication strategies
    • Messaging cadence: request connection, thank you message, start a conversation, provide value
    • Using content to build visibility and credibility
    • Connections are made one conversation at a time
    • Should you add your unique interests in your profile?
    • Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?
    • LinkedIn FAQs
    • "Don't be attached to the outcome and believe enough in yourself that your confidence shows through."
    ]]>     Unlocking the Power of LinkedIn with Janice Porter Janice Porter, Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:44:37 A LinkedIn expert, coach and trainer, Janice Porter comes on to the show to share key tips and strategies for upping your game on the world's biggest social network for professionals. A LinkedIn expert, coach and trainer, Janice Porter comes on to the show to share key tips and strategies for upping your game on the world's biggest social network for professionals. job search, relationships, lisa petkovsek, janice porter, career advice, business coach, career, advice, job, networking, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, linkedin, career builder's no full 10     1126ff52-34af-4fd9-8824-7b20396b0c13 Creating an Environment for Success, Pt. 2 Topics Covered

    • Welcome to Part 2 of creating an environment for success
    • Listen to Episode 8 to hear part 1
    • Put first things first - The prioritization quadrant (Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit #3 https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html
    • Take control of your time by  identifying Important vs Urgent Tasks
    • Your physical environment
      • Choose an environment that fits your needs
      • Make small adaptations to fit your environment to you
      • Shifting your perspective to bring positivity into your environment
    • Self-awareness and self-evaluation for success
    • Continuous learning - upgrade your skills
    • "One of the best parts of being an adult in the workforce is being able to learn the things that you want to learn"
    • Do you like to spend time at  the library?
    • Asking for what you need or want - "If you don't ask you'll never receive"
    • Autonomy & trust
    • Going above and beyond in your work 
      • being open to new experiences
      • Seeing the bigger picture
      • Lifting up the people around you
      • Sometimes going above and beyond means cleaning the toilets
    • What are your tips for success?
    ]]>     Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:00:21 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/creating-an-environment-for-success-pt-2-GckyHpCk Topics Covered

    • Welcome to Part 2 of creating an environment for success
    • Listen to Episode 8 to hear part 1
    • Put first things first - The prioritization quadrant (Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit #3 https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html
    • Take control of your time by  identifying Important vs Urgent Tasks
    • Your physical environment
      • Choose an environment that fits your needs
      • Make small adaptations to fit your environment to you
      • Shifting your perspective to bring positivity into your environment
    • Self-awareness and self-evaluation for success
    • Continuous learning - upgrade your skills
    • "One of the best parts of being an adult in the workforce is being able to learn the things that you want to learn"
    • Do you like to spend time at  the library?
    • Asking for what you need or want - "If you don't ask you'll never receive"
    • Autonomy & trust
    • Going above and beyond in your work 
      • being open to new experiences
      • Seeing the bigger picture
      • Lifting up the people around you
      • Sometimes going above and beyond means cleaning the toilets
    • What are your tips for success?
    ]]>     Creating an Environment for Success, Pt. 2 Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:34:30 Building on Episode 8, what are some other systems you can adapt to build a better work environment? Building on Episode 8, what are some other systems you can adapt to build a better work environment? skills, job search, lisa petkovsek, learning, career advice, career, advice, job, self-awareness, habits, coaching, mike bird, work, trust, jobs, stephen covey, environment, career builder's, success no full 9     e619e3bd-5a0a-4703-9ae4-7210265fd395 Creating an Environment for Success, Pt. 1 Topics Covered

    • What does a supportive environment look like? It is unique to each person.
    • Building relationships for success: Mentorships, manager, friends, family members
    • How having a work best friend can help you succeed www.gallup.com/workplace/236213/why-need-best-friends-work.aspx
    • The social element of work
    • Being really good at your current job is a strategy for future success
    • Find a role model who has the skills you want
    • Communication and vulnerability for success
      • Asking for help
      • Asking questions and genuine curiosity shows presence
      • High functioning teams are able to have differing opinions
      • Lead fearlessly, be bold, regardless of your position
      • Set agreements or intentions
    • The skill of "managing up"
    • Creating systems for yourself (email, time blocking, note taking)
    • There's no right or wrong; understand what works for you!
    • Join us next week for part 2
    ]]>     Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:00:16 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/creating-an-environment-for-success-pt-1-N4Iblufm Topics Covered

    • What does a supportive environment look like? It is unique to each person.
    • Building relationships for success: Mentorships, manager, friends, family members
    • How having a work best friend can help you succeed www.gallup.com/workplace/236213/why-need-best-friends-work.aspx
    • The social element of work
    • Being really good at your current job is a strategy for future success
    • Find a role model who has the skills you want
    • Communication and vulnerability for success
      • Asking for help
      • Asking questions and genuine curiosity shows presence
      • High functioning teams are able to have differing opinions
      • Lead fearlessly, be bold, regardless of your position
      • Set agreements or intentions
    • The skill of "managing up"
    • Creating systems for yourself (email, time blocking, note taking)
    • There's no right or wrong; understand what works for you!
    • Join us next week for part 2
    ]]>     Creating an Environment for Success, Pt. 1 Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:33:30 Lisa and Mike begin a discussion on how to optimize your workplace for better professional performance. Lisa and Mike begin a discussion on how to optimize your workplace for better professional performance. job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, environment, career builder's, success, successful environment no full 8     89d21c38-f493-4da8-a190-c28925895b83 Meet Mike Topics Covered

    • Mike Bird
    • Mike's birthday wish (Happy Birthday Mike!!)
    • Who is Mike Bird?
    • His journey from a doctor path to the coaching path
    • How he juggles a 9-5 and entrepreneurship
    • Defining Leadership "Leadership allows people to change the world"
    • Coaching football vs life coaching
    • Why should you hire Mike?
    • How a lack of self-awareness held him back in his career
    • Current risk is staying where he is for too long
    • Mike's role models:
    • What is a survivor mindset? Never quit on yourself
    • What you might not know about Mike (hint: Calvin Harris?)
    • What he'd tell his 20 year old self - www.coachoiseau.com/16-things-id-say/
    • What he's reading:
      • Building a StoryBrand - Donald Miller
      • 5 Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni
    ]]>     Wed, 13 Nov 2019 11:00:27 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/meet-mike-bird-_SQAQZB_ Topics Covered

    • Mike Bird
    • Mike's birthday wish (Happy Birthday Mike!!)
    • Who is Mike Bird?
    • His journey from a doctor path to the coaching path
    • How he juggles a 9-5 and entrepreneurship
    • Defining Leadership "Leadership allows people to change the world"
    • Coaching football vs life coaching
    • Why should you hire Mike?
    • How a lack of self-awareness held him back in his career
    • Current risk is staying where he is for too long
    • Mike's role models:
    • What is a survivor mindset? Never quit on yourself
    • What you might not know about Mike (hint: Calvin Harris?)
    • What he'd tell his 20 year old self - www.coachoiseau.com/16-things-id-say/
    • What he's reading:
      • Building a StoryBrand - Donald Miller
      • 5 Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni
    ]]>     Meet Mike Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:48:52 Get to know Mike Bird, one half of The Career Builder's Podcast duo! Get to know Mike Bird, one half of The Career Builder's Podcast duo! job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, interview no full 7     5464888f-80a1-4843-94db-f7b8ab0017d6 What Professionalism Means Today Topics Covered

    • The definition of professionalism has changed and is important to be aware of because it can impact your reputation, ability to advance and ability to build trust
    • Considerations in professionalism:
      • Physical appearance
      • Communication style: in-person, email, IM
      • Actions in the workplace: dependability
      • Social media: are you building trust?
      • Attitude/mentality/emotional intelligence: how you react/respond
      • Private life conversations: TMI or not enough? (i.e. Too much information?)
    • Are you delivering on your work; are you earning the money you're being paid?
    • Professionalism changes by company, find one that fits your style
    • How do you gauge professionalism in the workplace?
    • If you're not sure, ask!
    • Our best practices and key dos & don'ts of professionalism
    • And the great debate: emojis in emails, yes or no?
    ]]>     Wed, 6 Nov 2019 11:00:11 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/what-professionalism-means-today-iqe96ftJ Topics Covered

    • The definition of professionalism has changed and is important to be aware of because it can impact your reputation, ability to advance and ability to build trust
    • Considerations in professionalism:
      • Physical appearance
      • Communication style: in-person, email, IM
      • Actions in the workplace: dependability
      • Social media: are you building trust?
      • Attitude/mentality/emotional intelligence: how you react/respond
      • Private life conversations: TMI or not enough? (i.e. Too much information?)
    • Are you delivering on your work; are you earning the money you're being paid?
    • Professionalism changes by company, find one that fits your style
    • How do you gauge professionalism in the workplace?
    • If you're not sure, ask!
    • Our best practices and key dos & don'ts of professionalism
    • And the great debate: emojis in emails, yes or no?
    ]]>     What Professionalism Means Today Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:39:18 How people dress, speak, and act in the workplace has shifted in recent decades. How professional are you? How people dress, speak, and act in the workplace has shifted in recent decades. How professional are you? social media, professionalism, job search, lisa petkovsek, career advice, career, advice, job, emojis, coaching, mike bird, work, trust, jobs, career builder's, reputation no full 6     e0983775-5485-435a-a23c-62be4a81c6d0 Seeking Out and Leveraging Informational Interviews with Stacy Pollack Topics Covered

    • Stacy Pollack - Career development specialist
    • An informational interview is seeking out somebody in a job that might potentially interest you to learn more about the job
    • Can have different benefits based on career stage - can help when you're coming out of school without experience to build credibility
    • Treat like a sales cycle, build your funnel, keep track of conversations and responses
    • Important to create filters for yourself to avoid analysis paralysis
    • How to get over nerves of sending the first email
    • Be conscious of how you're coming across, if you were on the receiving end how would you feel if you got this email
    • Strategy for the conversation
    • Gauge the conversation to make a career ask
    • Additional benefits outside of the job search - good long term career strategy
    • Dorie Clark - Entrepreneurial You - https://dorieclark.com/
    • Don't be afraid to take advantage of opportunities to speak to those who are further in their career
    • "You don't get what you don't ask for"
    • How taking a risk in her career paid off
    • Career Advice:
      • Take career one step at a time and be adaptable
      • Don't rely on your education, keep expectations low and prove yourself
      • Seek discomfort
    • "Building your career takes time and is a journey not a destination"
    ]]>     Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:00:02 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Stacy Pollack, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/informational-interviews-stacy-pollack-kcCFx2SM Topics Covered

    • Stacy Pollack - Career development specialist
    • An informational interview is seeking out somebody in a job that might potentially interest you to learn more about the job
    • Can have different benefits based on career stage - can help when you're coming out of school without experience to build credibility
    • Treat like a sales cycle, build your funnel, keep track of conversations and responses
    • Important to create filters for yourself to avoid analysis paralysis
    • How to get over nerves of sending the first email
    • Be conscious of how you're coming across, if you were on the receiving end how would you feel if you got this email
    • Strategy for the conversation
    • Gauge the conversation to make a career ask
    • Additional benefits outside of the job search - good long term career strategy
    • Dorie Clark - Entrepreneurial You - https://dorieclark.com/
    • Don't be afraid to take advantage of opportunities to speak to those who are further in their career
    • "You don't get what you don't ask for"
    • How taking a risk in her career paid off
    • Career Advice:
      • Take career one step at a time and be adaptable
      • Don't rely on your education, keep expectations low and prove yourself
      • Seek discomfort
    • "Building your career takes time and is a journey not a destination"
    ]]>     Seeking Out and Leveraging Informational Interviews with Stacy Pollack Mike Bird, Stacy Pollack, Lisa Petkovsek 00:36:20 Stacy Pollack, a career development specialist and writer for Glassdoor, joins Mike and Lisa to discuss how informational interviews can be used to build careers. Stacy Pollack, a career development specialist and writer for Glassdoor, joins Mike and Lisa to discuss how informational interviews can be used to build careers. job search, lisa petkovsek, informational interview, career advice, career, advice, job, coaching, mike bird, work, jobs, career builder's, interview, stacy pollack no full 5     8ca39783-f52b-4663-b0cc-b808bde86791 How to Choose Your Next Career Move Topics Covered

    • Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit #2 - start with the end in mind - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html
    • What would people say about you at your funeral
    • When you're 80 years old what would allow you to look back and say I had an amazing career
    • Life is like writing a book - what do you want that book to be about?
    • Take steps forward, like writers block
    • There are benefits to taking jobs to move forward, and value in making a more conscious choice
    • Using a decision matrix to make career decisions
    • Passion is something you cultivate, requires discovery
    • How to create your own decision matrix
    • 3 ways to think about things: logic, intuition, emotion - https://www.ipeccoaching.com/
    • Intuition and emotion are the inner guides
    • "Should" is an alarm bell, bring awareness to using this; "Want to" is more powerful
    • Values and motivation are highly linked
    • Book: The Secret to Selling Anything - Harry Browne - Our values are what make us happy, and our motivations are the things that we'll do to attain that happiness.
    • Patterns from past decisions and decision influencers: "Who wants you to be a doctor?"
    • How to pull the trigger on a great job offer "What's holding you back?"
    • We underestimate ourselves, refuse to step into the powers we have
    • Your path will change as you grow up, your values and motivations will change, important to have the framework to be able to make decisions regardless of the stage
    ]]>     Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:00:12 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/how-to-choose-your-next-career-move-mP_6TowT Topics Covered

    • Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Habit #2 - start with the end in mind - https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits.html
    • What would people say about you at your funeral
    • When you're 80 years old what would allow you to look back and say I had an amazing career
    • Life is like writing a book - what do you want that book to be about?
    • Take steps forward, like writers block
    • There are benefits to taking jobs to move forward, and value in making a more conscious choice
    • Using a decision matrix to make career decisions
    • Passion is something you cultivate, requires discovery
    • How to create your own decision matrix
    • 3 ways to think about things: logic, intuition, emotion - https://www.ipeccoaching.com/
    • Intuition and emotion are the inner guides
    • "Should" is an alarm bell, bring awareness to using this; "Want to" is more powerful
    • Values and motivation are highly linked
    • Book: The Secret to Selling Anything - Harry Browne - Our values are what make us happy, and our motivations are the things that we'll do to attain that happiness.
    • Patterns from past decisions and decision influencers: "Who wants you to be a doctor?"
    • How to pull the trigger on a great job offer "What's holding you back?"
    • We underestimate ourselves, refuse to step into the powers we have
    • Your path will change as you grow up, your values and motivations will change, important to have the framework to be able to make decisions regardless of the stage
    ]]>     How to Choose Your Next Career Move Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird 00:31:58 Feeling stuck in your career? Here are the questions you need to ask yourself to get your professional life rolling (again). Feeling stuck in your career? Here are the questions you need to ask yourself to get your professional life rolling (again). job search, lisa petkovsek, unhappiness, career advice, career, advice, job, career change, coaching, mike bird, happiness, work, jobs, career builder's no full 4     47f33ae3-dcc3-4be4-bb7a-6be719f91f95 Why Unhappiness at Work is a Bigger Deal Than You Think Topics Covered

    • Work is a big part of your week and if you're unhappy it can cut your weekend short
    • Work is part of our identity, impacts mental health
    • Motivation impacts performance at work
    • Enthusiasm is contagious, negativity is also contagious
    • You don't have to be unhappy
    • Steps to career change - self discovery, understand your non-negotiables, understand your own story, Working through fear,
    • You don't realize how bad it is until you get past it, the mountain is blocking your view
    • Ask yourself: Am I making home an uncomfortable place?
    • Understand your priorities and your values to keep balance
    • It's really tough to make a change, but you're the only one that can do it
    • If you don't change, you're choosing unhappiness
    • Action is the cure
    • Carve out a small amount of time per week for activities like resume building, networking, self-discovery
    • Action creates momentum and increases your energy
    • Tal Ben Shahar - Happiness is like a sore thumb - http://www.talbenshahar.com/
    • Shift mindset from problem to solution: "how can I fix this?"
    • Change your thoughts change your feelings
    • Create some new stories to drive yourself forward
    • Everyone has a unique gift - holding back from the world when you don't make a change
    • Shannon Graham - "some people have gifts, and some people are gifts" - http://www.shannongraham.com/
    • Most journeys are hard at the beginning, messy in the middle, easier at the 
    ]]>     Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:00:22 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/why-unhappiness-at-work-is-a-bigger-deal-than-you-think-RVxeu_tj Topics Covered

    • Work is a big part of your week and if you're unhappy it can cut your weekend short
    • Work is part of our identity, impacts mental health
    • Motivation impacts performance at work
    • Enthusiasm is contagious, negativity is also contagious
    • You don't have to be unhappy
    • Steps to career change - self discovery, understand your non-negotiables, understand your own story, Working through fear,
    • You don't realize how bad it is until you get past it, the mountain is blocking your view
    • Ask yourself: Am I making home an uncomfortable place?
    • Understand your priorities and your values to keep balance
    • It's really tough to make a change, but you're the only one that can do it
    • If you don't change, you're choosing unhappiness
    • Action is the cure
    • Carve out a small amount of time per week for activities like resume building, networking, self-discovery
    • Action creates momentum and increases your energy
    • Tal Ben Shahar - Happiness is like a sore thumb - http://www.talbenshahar.com/
    • Shift mindset from problem to solution: "how can I fix this?"
    • Change your thoughts change your feelings
    • Create some new stories to drive yourself forward
    • Everyone has a unique gift - holding back from the world when you don't make a change
    • Shannon Graham - "some people have gifts, and some people are gifts" - http://www.shannongraham.com/
    • Most journeys are hard at the beginning, messy in the middle, easier at the 
    ]]>     Why Unhappiness at Work is a Bigger Deal Than You Think Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:31:01 Try as you might, it can be hard to keep a lid on the unhappy feelings you may feel about your life at work. Try as you might, it can be hard to keep a lid on the unhappy feelings you may feel about your life at work. no full 3     168e1e9d-444d-4f18-8261-74b8c349ed0a How to Get a Job Through Networking Topics Covered

    • Anybody can network
    • Why networking is a better way to get a job
    • Two ways to network: blatant/targeted and subtle
    • Networking can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be
    • Subtle networking works well even if you're not ready to change jobs
    • Outward/targeted networking can be helpful when you're ready to move forward
    • How to improve networking skills - authentic curiosity & knowing what you want
    • How can I make networking a two way street? What do I have to offer?
    • Keep the abundance mindset
    • Use your network as rapport building in an interview
    • Networking is not cheating
    • Find common ground and grow relationships from there
    • Using LinkedIn for networking
    • Speaking at events as a form of networking
    • Tactics and tips for connecting with people at events
    • Most people are happy to help others with a connection
    • How to follow up after meeting someone
    • There's no right or wrong way to network, it's important to put yourself out there
    ]]>     Sun, 27 Oct 2019 10:00:04 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/how-to-get-a-job-through-networking-tPzErNEw Topics Covered

    • Anybody can network
    • Why networking is a better way to get a job
    • Two ways to network: blatant/targeted and subtle
    • Networking can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be
    • Subtle networking works well even if you're not ready to change jobs
    • Outward/targeted networking can be helpful when you're ready to move forward
    • How to improve networking skills - authentic curiosity & knowing what you want
    • How can I make networking a two way street? What do I have to offer?
    • Keep the abundance mindset
    • Use your network as rapport building in an interview
    • Networking is not cheating
    • Find common ground and grow relationships from there
    • Using LinkedIn for networking
    • Speaking at events as a form of networking
    • Tactics and tips for connecting with people at events
    • Most people are happy to help others with a connection
    • How to follow up after meeting someone
    • There's no right or wrong way to network, it's important to put yourself out there
    ]]>     How to Get a Job Through Networking Mike Bird, Lisa Petkovsek 00:30:22 Networking: the tried and true method of getting a job. Networking: the tried and true method of getting a job. job search, career advice, career, job, network, networking, coaching, work, jobs, career builder's no full 2     300e226d-45b6-47c5-8712-1433cf538eb5 How Interviewing is Like Dating Topics Covered

    • What makes interviews and dates so similar:
      • Prep/confidence, Connection, Rejection
    • Having confidence in what you have to offer
    • Dealing with rejection - not taking it personally, I know that the right thing is still out there for me
    • Central objective is building trust in both
    • Distinction between desperation and enthusiasm
    • Shifting the focus away from me to we - fill a need for the interviewer
    • Best dates and interviews - when you're really present and curious, keeping it light/conversational
    • Seth Godin's concept "Being a purple cow" - remembering remarkability - https://seths.blog/
    • Checking for connection - you'll be working with this person every day
    • How Amy Porterfield interviews https://www.amyporterfield.com/
    • Feel at ease by detaching yourself from the outcome of the experience
    • Rejection doesn't have to be crippling
    • Dating and interviewing is multi-process - take one day at a time and one date at a time
    • How you can get in the mindset of not putting too much pressure on yourself
    • Dealing with performance anxiety
    • Learn from your worst experiences
    • YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT
    • Understanding the buyer's journey in interviewing and dating, the natural cycle
    • Shifting the mindset from nerves (fear) to excitement - Strategy from Mel Robbins at 4:13 in this video http://tiny.cc/p6ydfz
    • You are uniquely valuable as a person - the right thing is going to come along
    ]]>     Sat, 26 Oct 2019 13:15:14 +0000 mike@coachoiseau.com (Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird) https://careerbuilderspodcast.com/episodes/how-interviewing-is-like-dating-JNXc_3Yd Topics Covered

    • What makes interviews and dates so similar:
      • Prep/confidence, Connection, Rejection
    • Having confidence in what you have to offer
    • Dealing with rejection - not taking it personally, I know that the right thing is still out there for me
    • Central objective is building trust in both
    • Distinction between desperation and enthusiasm
    • Shifting the focus away from me to we - fill a need for the interviewer
    • Best dates and interviews - when you're really present and curious, keeping it light/conversational
    • Seth Godin's concept "Being a purple cow" - remembering remarkability - https://seths.blog/
    • Checking for connection - you'll be working with this person every day
    • How Amy Porterfield interviews https://www.amyporterfield.com/
    • Feel at ease by detaching yourself from the outcome of the experience
    • Rejection doesn't have to be crippling
    • Dating and interviewing is multi-process - take one day at a time and one date at a time
    • How you can get in the mindset of not putting too much pressure on yourself
    • Dealing with performance anxiety
    • Learn from your worst experiences
    • YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT
    • Understanding the buyer's journey in interviewing and dating, the natural cycle
    • Shifting the mindset from nerves (fear) to excitement - Strategy from Mel Robbins at 4:13 in this video http://tiny.cc/p6ydfz
    • You are uniquely valuable as a person - the right thing is going to come along
    ]]>     How Interviewing is Like Dating Lisa Petkovsek, Mike Bird 00:31:52 Interviewing and dating share some striking elements between them. Learning from your dating life can improve your skills at the interview table. Interviewing and dating share some striking elements between them. Learning from your dating life can improve your skills at the interview table. job search, career advice, career, advice, dating, coaching, work, jobs, build, career builder's, interviewing, interview no full 1