Episodes
June 17, 2019
How to Thrive in the First 90 Days at a New Job
Congratulations! Your job search efforts paid off and you are starting an exciting new job. If you want to set yourself up for long-term success and career advancement in the new role and new company, having a plan for the fi...
June 3, 2019
Suffragist Stories and Strategies for Todays Gender Conversation
From equal pay and board membership to sexual harassment and the hashtag metoo movement, conversations around gender equity have been increasing in the last few years.
May 6, 2019
How to Manage Your Career in the Age of Job Uncertainty
Job uncertainty is our new normal. From artificial intelligence and store closings, to automation and leadership transitions, more than 20 million people lose their jobs every year. How do you know if you are going to be let ...
Feb. 11, 2019
Three Keys to Leading Teams in Volatile Times
How can leaders produce an environment where staff members grow to respect each other while producing on the highest possible level? In this episode of the Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff welcomes Dr.
Dec. 3, 2018
Understanding Generational Differences and Communication Styles
Which generations do you more likely to work with? Today, you may be working with Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all in one day! Are generational issues getting in the way of your work performanc...
Nov. 19, 2018
Accessing the Hidden Job Market for Executives and Senior Roles
Maybe you are searching for a job after a formerly successful career. Maybe your current organization is undergoing a merger or acquisition, or your industry of expertise is disappearing. Maybe you have been in a steady seque...
Oct. 29, 2018
How to Resolve Identity/Role Confusion to Advance Your Career
Does your job define who you are? Is your self-esteem dependent on your success or failure in your career? If you feel guilty or ashamed if you get criticized for your performance or seek positive feedback to feel good about ...
Oct. 8, 2018
How to Make a Career Pivot at Any Age
When making a career change it is often easier to know what we want to avoid and more difficult to put our finger on what we really want. How do you decide what the next step looks like? Where do you start in getting clarity?...
Sept. 24, 2018
How to Be a More Intuitive Leader
Leaders and professional are burned out – tired of living to work. Research is mounting that long work weeks erode productivity. The new leadership and communication frameworks demand transparency and authenticity. What does ...
Aug. 27, 2018
Coach, Mentor, and Sponsor: The Three People Behind Every Career Success
One of the most difficult things for human beings is giving and receiving constructive feedback that is candid, but also compassionate and empathetic. That is a role that effective coaches can fill. In this episode of The Car...
July 30, 2018
How to Overcome Biases in the Workplace to Advance Your Career
We do not have to look far to find news reports about bias in the workplace, whether related to pay disparity or discrimination in hiring and promotion practices. Anyone in a group that is perceived to be marginalized – becau...
July 23, 2018
Tips from the Top: Findings from Studying Successful People
In this episode of The Career Confidante, host Marie Zimenoff interviews John Vespasian, the author of several books on the subject of rational living. Using as examples a number of historical characters, John discusses some ...