Episodes
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 ...
July 16, 2018
How Effective Leaders Turn Disputes Into Positive Business Forces
Conflict creates all kinds of problems. It tears at the wellness of leaders and employees while costing tons of money. It does not have to be that way! Progressive leaders can standardize workplace conflict to help a diverse ...
July 9, 2018
Breaking the Rules: Gutsy, Gritty Career Strategies
The peril of women in the workplace has come center-stage in the last few years. From closing the pay gap to cracking the glass ceiling, women are taking charge and figuring out how to achieve their career goals. In this epis...
July 2, 2018
Launching Your Career: Finding the Right Entry-level Position
Launching your career can be daunting and you will undoubtedly hit a few roadblocks along the way. From making the most of an internship to finding a good fit company or position and succeeding in a first interview, entering ...
June 18, 2018
What to Do After a Layoff
Getting laid off can be one of the hardest times in your career. It can shake even the most confident, causing you to question your valuable skills, and often makes networking with former colleagues difficult. Unlike many oth...
June 11, 2018
How to Think Like a Consultant for Career Success
Based on a 2014 survey, DeVry University’s Career Advisory Board projected that 50% of the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. This trend is growing globally, and the majority of the workforce will most likely fin...
June 4, 2018
3 Steps to Be Engaged at Work - Even in Your Current Job
Do you feel bored and disengaged at your job? Feeling unchallenged at work is a common problem today, but there is something you can do about it – and it doesn’t have to mean finding a new job! In this episode of The Career C...
May 14, 2018
Trends in the Workplace, Job Search, Recruiting, and the Careers Industry
Globalization…the gig economy…intrapreneurship – these are all terms you might hear in the course of a job search or career planning, or as you coach clients toward career advancement. Even for those who believe their jobs or...