In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Marianne Matarese about career course corrections. Marianne shares her journey into the career development field and emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, seeking support, and staying flexible in one's career path. She advises young professionals to find a mentor early on and to continuously work on their skills and education.

Marianne also highlights the significance of networking and community in career growth. She encourages individuals to ask thought-provoking questions and to be open to learning from others.

Key Takeaways

Career paths are rarely linear, and it's important to stay flexible and open to new opportunities.
Self-reflection and self-care are crucial in making career course corrections.
Seeking support from mentors, career coaches, and networking with others can provide valuable guidance and insights.
Continuous learning and skills development are essential for staying relevant and competitive in the job market.

Guest Info:

Marianne Matarese

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenwithpurpose/

Website:

http://topmate.io/greenwpurpose

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In this episode, Brad Minton interviews Victoria Morneau, a certified career and resume strategist, about the importance of resumes in the job search process. They discuss the common frustrations job seekers face, such as getting ghosted after interviews, and the need for professionally written resumes and optimized LinkedIn profiles. Victoria emphasizes the importance of including a target title, a strong professional summary, and a core strength section in a resume. She also provides insights on using AI tools to tailor resumes to job ads and offers advice on navigating applicant tracking systems. The key takeaway is to embrace being a beginner and to focus on your potential when crafting your resume.Key Takeaways-A professionally written resume and an optimized LinkedIn profile are essential in today's competitive job market.-Include a target title, a strong professional summary, and a core strength section in your resume.-Use AI tools to tailor your resume to job ads and to refine your content, but be cautious and add your own personal touch.-Applicant tracking systems are not the sole decision-makers in the hiring process; a well-crafted resume and cover letter can still make a difference.-Embrace being a beginner and focus on your potential when crafting your resume.Guest Info: Victoria Morneau is a Certified Career & Resume Strategist through Career Professionals of Canada with over a decade of experience in career development. She spent most of her career working with students in post-secondary, until recently launching her own business. She believes in the power of a well-crafted resume as a personal marketing document and excels at uncovering her clients' unique value propositions to position them as invaluable assets to hiring managers. Trained by top talent mobility organizations, Victoria stays updated on the latest trends in resume writing and employment strategies, ensuring her clients receive the most effective services available.Website: https://www.careerdevelopment101.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-morneau/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerdevelopment101/ This podcast is brought to you by Mint To Be Career LLC. www.minttobecareer.com

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After 3 years, countless important career development topics, and numerous incredible guests, Your Career GPS finally hits 100 episodes! In Episode 100 we take a look back at where it started, key lessons learned along with way and invite a surprise guest! The episode concludes with a look towards the future.

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In the final step before episode 100, Brad invites back one of his favorite guests Jasmine Escalera to talk about how crucial mindset plays in getting the salary you deserve! Key highlights from this episode include:

It has been a while since Jasmine was last featured on the podcast. What has been happening in her world recently and what new projects she's working on.
So in thinking about young adults, recent grads there is rarely a class taken early on about how to negotiate salary. Jasmine talks about the pre-reqs for that course that are the mindset foundations
What were some of the hard lessons she learned that helped her shift her mindset about money and salary negotiation
What does mindset shift towards money actually look like and what steps can young people take to develop it
She has said that accepting an offer is about “forging a relationship with someone that respects your value and the importance of listening during the interview process. What should people listen for to know if it’s a relationship worth forging
So many young adults have trouble advocating for higher salaries. She discusses what can they do to embrace their value
Jasmine talked about her amazing free guide to walk people through salary negotiation from this angle.

Guest info:

Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine integrates empowerment, success-focused mindset work, and strategy into a program that ensures her clients have both the belief systems and plan to take charge of their careers. Jasmine is a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice and has been named one of the Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021 by Jobscan and a Career Expert to Follow in 2021 by Brainz Magazine. Jasmine is also a TEDx speaker with the talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of Color," detailing her journey as a Latina in STEM. Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She has held high-level non-profit management positions, designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.

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Counting down to 100 episodes Brad invites the incredible Rosie McCarthy on the podcast to talk not just about personal branding but how positioning your brand from a point of strength can access more money in your pocket! Highlights from this episode include:

Rosie has mentioned that people working with you get 20, 30, 40, 100+% pay raises in one move bylearning one career skillin particular - personal branding, so how is this possible?
She has said in the previous episode that branding involves bringing the best version of yourself, so what are some of the practical steps to achieve this.
Your brand is really what differentiates you and in terms of negotiation its all the more important so where can people start to examine what makes them different?
Rosie provides examples of the art of differentiation in branding.
Rosie talks about selling the soft skills that Recruiters and hiring managers deem "priceless." She highlights what are these and how can individuals highlight them when applying.
What suggestions does she have for individuals who feel like they’re behind or don’t have much to offer. How can they start shifting mentally.
How individuals can raise their stock price simply through the process of applying and what can they do to elevate their initial value
How to lean in on your brand when negotiating the salary that comes with the offer.

Guest Info:

Rosie McCarthy is an ex-Corporate Recruiter and Human Resources professional turned online Career Coach for ambitious millennials and GenZ. She is specialized in helping corporate professionals to find their purpose, figure out what they truly want out of their careers, brand themselves, and then go out and get it. Originally from New Zealand, Rosie has her Masters degree in International Human Resources from the Sorbonne University in Paris and 10 years of experience working for multinationals, tech startups, and Fortune 500 companies (like L'Oreal!) and the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy Group. She has had a modern career with many twists and turns, geographical moves, and side hustles, so loves dishing out modern advice that resonates on her Youtube channel, Instagram and LinkedIn.Youtube www.youtube.com/badasscareers

Instagram www.instagram.com/badasscareers

LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rosiecareercoach

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On our way to 100 episodes we’re inviting back familiar voices to the podcast! For the first time ever, Brad invites JP Michel, Founder of Sparkpath back to the podcast to talk more in depth about how the challenge mindset is transforming career exploration for young people. Highlights from this episode include:

For those who may not be familiar with Sparkpath and the challenge mindset, JP provides a background into this methodology
The importance of individuals who help young adults and have transformational conversations to redefine the world of education and career development
How this approach to career exploration can help young adults make decisions about their careers when careers evolve and change so much while driving more equity in the workplace
How the challenge mindset builds career adaptability, a necessary skills in times of rapid change.
The importance of anticipating how careers may change and how they may adapt over time.
The importance of framing career change from a point of contribution (The World Needs You) to create empowerment and momentum.
JP discusses to concept of aspirational identity and how leaning into the challenge mindset can help build self awareness that forward thinking instead of backward.
In addition to the challenge cards, what other steps or tools can be useful for young people to dig into to consider their own challenges worth working on.
How career work through challenge mindset can be equity work.
Since starting Sparkpath, what are some success stories he’s had.
JP discusses the future of Sparkpath and his upcoming book soon to be released.

Guest Info:

JP Michel is the creator of the Challenge mindset and the Challenge Cards, which have been used by more than 70,000 students around the world.

His past consultancy work with leaders led to the creation of SparkPath, an innovative career exploration company spotlighted on the Forbes, TEDx, CBC and BBC. Recognized as the 2022 Outstanding Career Leader by the Career Professionals of Canada, JP's holds a degree in psychology from the University of Ottawa and a master's degree in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of Manchester.

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On the way to 100 episodes we’re inviting back more familiar voices to the podcast! In this episode Brad invites back his very first guest Linda Evans, Founder of Launched by Linda, to talk all about interview prep and how the time spent before the interview can greatly enhance confidence and ability to showcase value the right way. Highlights from this episode include:

What does she feel is the most important first step that anyone can do when they have an upcoming interview
Linda discusses when conducting research what are the most important factors to look for and what resources can they use
Creating a language congruent with company mission and purpose to prepare for your conversation.
What happens if the information is scarce or you’re coming into a new organization or one that is less well known, what can someone do then
What questions can be asked when someone is doing research on an company and speaking directly to employees and which employees to target.
How does she advise her students/clients on how to cope with the anxiety of interviewing and just working through the mental stress
Linda discusses her own framework for interview prep that can help tell impactful stories as well as decrease anxiety
What tools/technology has she found to be beneficial in interview prep that she suggests

Guest Info:

Linda Evans is a Gallup Certified Strengths-Based Career Coach who uses a unique combination of coaching, counseling, and consulting. Linda has a M.A. in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University and coaching certificate from New York University. She started her virtual career coaching business, Launched by Linda, in 2011 and has worked in higher education for 10 years at 5 universities in Utah, Washington D.C., New York City, and San Antonio, TX. She enjoys writing and speaking about personal branding, strengths, interview preparation, networking, and career transitions in webinars, conferences, panels, and podcasts.

Website: https://www.launchedbylinda.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/launchedbylinda/

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This fantastic episode is the third compilation of our incredible guests over the last 30 episodes providing their expertise. Listen to our experts answer the question “What is the best piece of career advice for the next generation?”.

Mark Herschberg, Ep. 66 (1:36-1:58)

Melissa Carson, Ep. 67 (2:01-2:28)

Gene Rice, Ep. 68 (2:31-3:08)

Eliana Goldstein, Ep. 69 (3:12-4:59)

Alicia Ramsdell, Ep. 71 (5:04-6:12)

Katelyn Richards, Ep. 72 (6:16-6:49)

Bernie Floresca, Ep. 73 (6:52-7:18)

Elena Agaragimova, Ep.74 (7:21-8:51)

Devon Turcotte, Ep. 75 (8:57-9:40)

Jeremy Schifeling, Ep. 76 (9:44-10:57)

Ana Goener, Ep. 78 (11:01-12:07)

Jamie Edwards, Ep. 79 (12:13-12:50)

Kelsey Wat, Ep. 80 (12:55-14:41)

Alana Kilmartin, Ep. 81 (14:45-15:11)

Ann Garcia, Ep. 82 (15:14-15:57)

Chris Wilson, Ep. 83 (16:00-16:31)

Meghan Cathlin, Ep. 84 (16:34-17:04)

Steve Dalton, Ep. 85 (17:07-17:30)

Matt Warzel, Ep. 87 (17:33-17:41)

Anish Majumbdar, Ep. 88 (17:43-18:22)

Tony Leonard, Ep. 89 (18:26-19:34)

Lata Hamilton, Ep. 90 (19:38-21:11)

Brandon Slade, Ep. 91 (21:14-22:02)

Stephen Lu, Ep. 92 (22:06-23:21 )

Maria Theresa, Ep. 93 (23:25-24:11)

Ari Weinsten, Ep. 94 (24:15-26:14)

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In this impactful episode Brad sits down with Branding expert and author of Personal Branding at Work Ari Weinstein to talk about the power of content creation and how to get started if you’re a young professional. Highlights from this episode include:

Ari talks about his own career journey and how his past in graphic arts helped him become a branding expert.
Ari discusses what his definition of a personal brand is and what he feels are the most important steps for young people to start building their own.
Despite high social media usage, many young people are intimidated with the idea of creating their own content. Ari talks about what could be a good first step to dip a toe in the water.
Students and new graduates often lack experience, he talks about how creating content could help build relevant skills toward people’s future careers.
Ari discusses How young adults determine what type of content to create or what platforms to use
What suggestions can Ari provide about how to ensure that what you create stays consistent with the brand you’re looking to create and resonates with your target audience.
What is the best piece of career advice Ari could pass along to this next generation.

Guest Info:

Ari Weinstein is an award-winning career development coach who guides clients to make great impressions on people who matter to them. Author of Personal Branding at Work, Ari partners with professionals in diverse fields to strengthen their brands, teaching them how to communicate better and network for career success. When he’s not coaching, writing, or teaching Ari enjoys creating digital art and graphics. He loves outdoor photography and hiking near his home in New York’s Hudson Valley and when traveling to meet clients anywhere in the world.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariweinstein/

Website: ariw.com

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In this impactful episode Brad sits down with Maria Theresa (Khalife) to break through some of the fluff and banter about resumes and what's really necessary in order to get that quick ROI. Key highlights include:

Maria has lived and worked in other countries and breaks down how do resume norms differ for those seeking international positions
How do resumes fit into the greater job search strategy
What does she consider to be the most important keys that can differentiate a great resume from a pile of good ones
How does she help clients identify and articulate their own achievements when they struggle identifying what those are
What can students and new graduates do to showcase skills or impact when they lack experience
What is important to know about the Applicant Tracking Systems companies use and how to make impactful resumes that get through
What does it actually mean to tailor the resume to the position and how to eliminate time wasted on this practice
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Maria Theresa Khalife, founder and general manager of MTK Career Writing Services, launched her own business after seeing candidates struggle in their job search, leave money on the salary negotiation table, and miss endless opportunities.

She is a dedicated professional resume writer helping candidates land interviews and jobs worldwide, including in Canada, Australia, United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, Italy, and more.

Maria has expanded her business with senior business professionals and experienced career writers to offer all career services to better prepare you for your job search, salary negotiation, and career transformation. We write resumes for C-suite executives, mid-senior, and entry-level professionals.

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In this impactful episode Brad sits down with Stephen Lu to talk about how introversion and shyness can be a hinderance but also could be a superpower in the workforce when addressed and confidence is developed. Key Highlights from this episode include:

Stephen is known as being a former shy engineer and helps introverts own their voice, he provides a little background in his own journey with introversion to where he is today
How has being an introvert helped him in his career and how has he leveraged it to build confidence
In his work now, what are the biggest things he finds himself having to challenge his clients on in order to gain confidence
For Gen Z who are maybe still in school or haven’t yet broken into the workforce, what steps can they take to push their comfort zones
We all know how powerful LinkedIn can be for young people in all phases of their careers, Stephen discusses how can introverts start to engage on LinkedIn in an authentic way
What steps can introverts take at the workplace to ensure they’re able to lean into introversion and be authentic to who they are
What advice he would give a young professional who feels they are having to force themselves to be an extrovert at work
What is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Stephen Lu provides career advice, improve confidence, and inspire to create LinkedIn content so you can build your personal brand, get the job the one wants, and be successful in a career! Currently he is a Program Manager at Applied Materials. He is creating strategic initiatives to allow applied matierials to become more proactive about obsolescence. Stephen Lu is also a career coach and public speaker currently residing in Mountain House, CA.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhelpsyou/

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In this incredible episode, Brad sits down with Brandon Slade, CEO of Untapped Learning to talk about the unique superpowers of the neurodiverse community as well as well as the call to action for both job seekers and employers to maximize their effectiveness to tap those powers. Key highlights from this episode include:

How Brandon found his path towards purpose-driven work
Brandon tells our listeners about the great work he's doing at Untapped Learning
He highlights some of the most important misinterpretations about the neurodiverse community from the angle of career
Neurodiverse students can often struggle with confidence as they transition to the workforce which can impact their ability to communicate their value and advocate for themselves. He discusses what steps they can take to build more confidence
How individuals with these conditions can find companies and opportunities that can utilize their talents or accommodate any limitations
Brandon touches on tools/technology/resources he recommends that are fairly universally useful
It can be worrisome for people to disclose a diagnosis to a potential employer. He talks about how to work though this decision and best practices
He talks about why mentorship is so impactful particularly for individuals with these challenges and how people can find the right mentor
What is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Brandon Slade is the founder and CEO of Untapped Learning, an executive function coaching organization. Slade was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age, but it wasn't until college that he fully recognized his brain did not work like those of his neurotypical peers. Since then, Slade’s goal has been to better understand the ADHD brain. After teaching special education for 12 years, he started Untapped Learning. Untapped's mission is to help students with executive function challenges to develop the skills they need to succeed academically and beyond.

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In this episode Brad sits down with Lata Hamilton to talk about change, and how to embrace it, navigate it effectively and propel your career forward faster than ever before! Key highlights from this episode include:

“It’s not about where you start it’s about where you’re going” is such a powerful statement and plays into Lata's story. She outlines how this has played out in her career.
There is often so much fear with making a change or taking a chance. She talks about how she helps her clients get unstuck from fear or analysis paralysis
Making temporary shifts is often not too difficult but having sustained change is challenging and what steps can people take to ensure lasting change for the most career advancement
Lata discusses how women in particular can fall into traps and not live up to their career potential
What steps women can make to ensure they’re being set up for a path of advancement and leadership within their organizations and beyond
The issue of pay gap is improving but it’s still not where it needs to be, what women can do to close that gap and increase their earnings potential
Lata talks about the alternative ways of being employed that can change earnings trajectory for young professionals
She outlines what is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Lata Hamilton is a pocket rocket burst of energy with a big heart...and big hair!

She is the Founder & CEO of Passion Pioneers and the creator of the “Leading Successful Change” program.

Lata has worked with some of Australia’s biggest companies, and tripled her salary in just 3 years to almost $200,000. She moved from Marketing to the world of Organisational Change Management and developed her own style of inspirational change leadership. She’s worked on changes that have impacted over 100,000 people, global cultural

transformations, operating model changes, and digital transformation that is literally changing the way that we work.

In 2015, Lata became a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and Coach, and started her own side hustle. Lata transitioned full-time to her business in July 2021, blending her coaching and change work into her courses and consulting services. She helps women carve their own paths for change in career, leadership and life with

confidence and authenticity and truly earn their worth. Her 2022 diagnosis of endometriosis only further solidified her belief that women need to have the flexibility and freedom in their work to support their health.

Lata is an absolute foodie, a cardio junkie, and an avid op/thrift shopper. Lata was adopted from India by an Australian family and believes it doesn’t matter where you started– it’s where you’re going and the lives you change along the way that counts.

Coming to live bright and early from Sydney, Australia.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latahamilton/

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In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Tony Leonard, A Career Coach for creative professionals. He talks all about how creative individuals can leverage it for good in their career in terms of the various decisions they make and the opportunities they seek. Some highlights from this episode include:

So often young people are discouraged to pursue careers in creative ventures like art, music, language arts, film etc. Tony discusses he wants young creatives to know about this.
Tony helps our listeners understand how knowing yourself holistically helps in career choice and how to even leverage creativity
He talks about the importance of open-mindedness when navigating early career decisions
Creative professionals can sometimes be undervalued and not treated with respect of their worth. He talks about what young people need to look out for and how can they counter this
So many young people often feel restricted from bringing confidence to their ideas to the workplace, and Tony talks about how to work through this
How can young job seekers stand out in a subjective world and job market.
What is the best piece of career advice that Tony could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Tony Leonard is a career coach who works mainly with creative professionals. He has 13+ years helping people with their professional pathways. Creative people, of all types, often struggle with being valued in the marketplace. Tony specializes in assisting creative professionals through difficult transitions.

Tony uses a holistic approach to coaching that begins with deep listening. Tony’s own struggles with mental health have shaped his coaching and made him a more empathetic human. He is committed to social justice. He understands individual humans operate within systems of oppression and that these systems negatively impact career development.

Tony’s work aims to help clients reduce suffering and increase joy in their lives. Anxiety related to money causes a great deal of suffering. By helping humans get to a point of financial abundance, suffering is reduced, and creative people can get back to their world-improving work.

Website: https://www.tonyleonardcoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-leonard1/

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In this impactful episode Brad sits down with Anish Majumdar to discuss the importance of having critical conversations early in your career and how to navigate the concerns of how to advocate yourself early in your career amongst prospective employers, your current supervisor or colleagues. Highlights from this episode include:

So many young people struggle to advocate for themselves as they enter into their early professionals roles Anish breaks down his suggestions for how to start building confidence through building rapport with others
Anish discusses ways that young professionals can make great first impressions to connect with leaders in their organization while still maintaining courtesy and being open-minded
- He talks about how to create an accountability system through being proactive
What would he consider the best practices to be when young people are trying to negotiate a possible promotion
There is difficulty with how to quantify value. Anish talks about steps early professionals can they take to set themselves up for success
A misalignment of strengths and abilities in the workplace can happen so Anish talks about how can young professionals address these challenges with their supervisors
He has talked about this new paradigm of professional success involving creating a “universe of opportunities.”, he discusses what this means.
Anish discusses what is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Anish Majumdar is a Career Coach and expert in the Hidden Job Market.

Over the past 12 years, he has helped thousands of professionals around the world take the reins of their professional destiny and break free of the necessity of “job searching”- permanently. His webinars, videos and articles have appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, Glassdoor, and Ivy Exec. He lives with his wife and three children in Rochester, NY.

Website: www.helloanish.com

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In this episode Brad sits down with Matt Warzel Founder of MJW Careers LLC to talk about how to cut through the fluff and be more effective in delivering your message to hiring teams. Key highlights from this episode include:

From the perspective of a former recruiter, Matt has mentioned seeing that disconnect between what job seekers do and what recruiters want and shares what some of the biggest are
Student and recent grads have a challenging time communicating their value in their resumes, when they lack work experience, he breaks down what is the best approach
Mett talks about how the generalist approach can't work for the majority of job seekers.
We hear so much of the time investment of a job search. He discusses where should young job seekers spend their time to ensure it doesn’t become a full time job.
Matt talks about what are some of the best tools/technology that he's discovered that can help job seekers get closer to landing their roles without sacrificing quality
With so much talk lately about ChatGPT used to hack certain elements of the job search, but there are cautions as well that Matt discusses along with appropriate uses.
He discusses what is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Matthew Warzel, CPRW is a certified resume writing expert with over 15 years in Human Resources and career advancement techniques. He manages MJW Careers and provides assistance to companies in transition from downsizes to buyouts as well as individual job seekers needing to advance their careers. Matt has a long history working in Human Resources and on recruitment/staffing teams across a variety of industries. He fashions a resume that allows employers to review the applicant's assets while highlighting his or her accomplishments, showcasing impacts on the employer's bottom lines using quantitative verbiage, and maintaining brevity.

He has been featured in media and publications that include Forbes, Money, AARP, SHRM, Yahoo! Finance, Yahoo! Australia, Yahoo! UK, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Life, Yahoo! Sports, AOL, Glassdoor, The Ladders, Monster, Fatherly, Dollar Sprout, The Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, LongIslandWeekly, Suffolk News Herald, MSN Money, Healthline, FairyGodBoss, CourseHero, HR C-Suite, Medium, KTVN Reno, WICZ-TV Fox 40, The Star-News, North Carolina Latino News, MySanAntonio.com, The Beaumont Enterprise, The Daily Courier, MilitaryHire.com, TAOnline.com, Patch, Upjourney, HigherEdJobs, CareerAddict, Career Sherpa, Tribune Content, The Network Journal, The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, College Recruiter, Talent Egg, Taffeta and Deseret News National among others.

Website: https://linktr.ee/mjwcareers

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mjwcareers YouTube: youtube.com/mjwcareers

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In this episode Brad goes solo to provide a framework for personal branding to take it beyond the surface level and create an authentic impact story. Some highlights on this episode include:

Brad discusses the importance of having a personal brand that is powerful and authentic to the individual
The STAR framework of personal branding to create a unique impact story
Brad shares examples of guiding questions that can help individuals reflect on their own factors to build their impact story
He shares tools and resources that can be used to bring these elements together
He offers real-world examples using client stories to showcase what an authentic impact story can look like
How can people tie these elements together in a way that resonates and resembles a personal mission.

Brad is the Founder of Mint To Be Career LLC and the host of Your Career GPS Podcast.

Website: www.minttobecareer.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-w-minton/

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In this impactful episode Brad sits down with Steve Dalton, the Author of The 2-Hour Job Search and most recently “The Job Closer” to understand how so many people get sucked into the belief that job search has to be a long and arduous trek rather than a streamlined process. Key highlights from this episode include:

Steve discusses what motivated him to write his first book and what prompted the follow up years later.
The difference between job search tips and the elusive job search recipe.
Where do most people get networking wrong by the advice out there on the internet.
Steve breaks down the importance of trust building in the job search.
He talks about the difference between proactive and reactive networking.
What steps can be taken to work through the initial fear of reaching out during networking
The importance of going into a job search with a learning forward attitude and how that actually looks in practice.
How to lead with curiosity when connecting to others in a way that makes them feels valued.
How can cover letters be utilized as an effective job search strategy rather than a document that will never been seen

Guest Info:

Steve Dalton was inspired by his students' difficult job searches during the 2008 financial crisis, so the then-Duke MBA career coach set out to create the first set of job search instructions to replace the ubiquitous networking “tips” which only worked for a select few.

Steve Dalton has since delivered hundreds of workshops on his advocacy-building methods for both universities and employers following the success of his first book, The 2-Hour Job Search, which was published by Penguin Random House’s Ten Speed Press in 2012.

His books – including his 2021 follow-up The Job Closer – are both Amazon #1 best-sellers and have now sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Their “recipes” are currently taught at over 100 universities worldwide, and Dalton himself is a frequent guest speaker at top universities and Fortune 500 companies.

Through his company, Contact2Colleague, Dalton provides workshops and keynotes to help companies improve their talent retention, advancement, and diversification through cohort onboardings, ERG presentations, company-wide trainings, and more.

Dalton has been featured in Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and Fortune among others and was a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. His networking videos are popular on YouTube, and his video on how to answer “Tell me about yourself” is among YouTube’s Top 1% most popular.

Prior to career services, Dalton was a chemical engineer, strategy consultant, and marketer. Dalton holds an MBA from Duke and a chemical engineering degree from Case Western University. He currently resides in Durham, North Carolina.

Website: https://www.contact2colleague.com/

2 Hour Job Search Book: https://2hourjobsearch.com/

The Job Closer Book: https://www.thejobcloser.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daltonsteve/

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In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Founder of Considerate Ventures Meghan Cathlin to talk about networking strategies that early career professionals can make to accelerate the potential gain long term. Key highlights from this episode include:

Meghan breaks down her career journey that’s gotten her to where she is today and how she was able to make impactful career moves early
She was pulled to event planning/promotion work and realized pretty quickly that she were great at it. She talks about moving natural talents into superpowers
We all know the importance of networking but for so many young people just starting in their career it can be very intimidating. What helped her get over that and how she worked through fear and being awkward
She breaks down the importance of informational interviewing and how she utilized this practice in her career journey
“If they’re not leading with kindness, they can’t create anything meaningful.” Meghan talks about how this principle has served her
For those looking to start conducting informational interviews, what advice would she give them about how to make them the most effective
What are the tactics or strategies that she's encountered that can greatly accelerate the growth one’s professional network
She discusses what are some ways that individuals can keep their network “warm” and ensure they keep a consistent flow of opportunities
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

For more than 20 years Meghan Caithlin has worked in service to artists, authors, celebrities, C.E.O.s and dignitaries alike, delighting in bringing calm, order and warmth to her clients. Now with Considerate Ventures, she is exclusively offering her powers of organization, creativity, and intuition to those who use their platforms, power, and influence for good.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghancathlin/

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In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Chris Wilson, the Owner and Founder of Chris Wilson Co. to talk about how to take risks even in early stages of your career and what advantages and potential drawbacks can come with that. Highlights in this episode include:

Chris discusses his story of career navigation and how it led him to travel across country to follow his dreams
Chris talks about how analysis paralysis impacts so many young people who are concerned about making the “right” choices and offers his thoughts about how people can work through it
He often speaks about the myth of the perfect job and clarifies what this actually should mean for young adults
He highlights what are some early career moves that Gen Z can make to take more small chances to build momentum
Based on his personal experience, a lot of trial and error, he talks about what lessons have the various risks and tough decisions taught him
What is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Chris Wilson is a 2 x published author of the books Optimal Health and Optimal Wealth. He runs a career coaching business based in Vancouver, Canada. Chris helps young professionals leave the job they hate and transition to a career they love! He's published over 150 articles online dedicated to work, life, and productivity. Chris believes in working toward your goals and never giving up.

Website: www.chrismwilson.com

Instagram: @chrismwilson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamchrismwilson/

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In this fantastic episode Brad invites Ann Garcia onto the podcast and they talk Money! More importantly, why money is such a problematic issue for so many young people to pay for their education and some great ways to make better decisions. Key highlights from this episode include:

Paying for College/Higher Education is concern for so many, Ann breaks down what would be some of the biggest misconceptions about how to pay for college/higher education
Ann discusses the FAFSA, what it means and what it can provide young people in terms of options
She talks about what advice she would give those pursuing college to position themselves to get more aid
There’s a lot out there about scholarships being underutilized by young adults pursuing college, she talks in detail about how scholarships can be accessed
Ann talks about what are some great ways/tips for current students to keep their costs down that they may not be thinking of right now
She discusses what are some great resources that prospective students can tap into to budget and form a financial game plan as it pertains to school
Ann provides her best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial

PlannerR and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children’s

dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Her book How to Pay for College is available from bookstores everywhere Ann has been featured in the New

York Times, US News & World Report, CNN Money and countless other media. Ann and her husband, Bob, live in Portland, OR. Their twins will graduate debt-

free from college next year.

Website: https://howtopayforcollege.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegefinanciallady

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In this episode Brad connects with Alana Kilmartin all the way from Australia to talk about how to have fun in your career journey. They talk about how pressure from family and society can take young people off course and add considerably more pressure. Key highlights from this episode include:

She tells our listeners a little about her upcoming book Unserious Careers
Alana talks about the spark for Unserious Careers and how she advocates for things that allow more fun in the journey
She discusses how can young people have conversations with their parents about taking unconventional or atypical paths after high school or university and get buy-in
The value of travel and how young people can get started with using travel as a career exploration tool
Alana talks about gap years, and the many values that they can provide young people
She talks about how young people can build momentum towards having a successful career while simultanesouly having fun and enjoying the process
For students/new grads on a tight budget, she talks about how could they tap into some of these things that they may see as more luxuries
Alana provides her best piece of career advice

Guest Info:

Alana Kilmartin is wildly passionate about work and how we can use it to create an epic life when we leave school. She is the author of Unserious Careers, an e-book for how to navigate the first 5 years of your career. Alana is on a mission to remove the pressure around career decisions and inspire you to focus on fun instead. She is a fan of all things gap years, travel and snowboarding!

Website: www.unseriouscareers.com

TikTok: @unseriouscareers

Instagram: @unseriouscareers

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In this amazing episode Brad is joined by the Founder of TGIM Careers Kelsey Wat where she helps break down the ways that Gen Z and early career professionals can move past short-selling their strengths and skills and embrace their authentic superpower and value add. Highlights from this episode include:

So many young people feel uncomfortable speaking about their value due to their own biases. Kelsey talks about what are the ways that people tend to sell themselves short
She discusses what could be a good first steps to get past the limiting beliefs
What the most common missed opportunities are for people to really sell their value in terms of their job search
When considering the fundamentals of building a brand that communicates value, what do you consider the core components? What would attract prospective employers?
In the process of networking for job opportunities what words of advice do you have about HOW to deliver the message of your value the right way?
Interviews are a great way to sell your unique value. What advice do you have about how to differentiate yourself among other top candidates?
What is the best piece of career advice that you could pass along to this next generation?
How can our listeners follow you and connect with your content?

Guest Info:

Kelsey Wat is a career coach and founder of TGIM Careers, a career consulting and talent development agency dedicated to helping individuals and groups successfully navigate the job market and design careers that bring about personal and professional fulfillment. Kelsey has worked in workforce development and career coaching for over 10 years and has helped 100s of individuals, including US veterans, the homeless population, business students, MBAs, executives, and early career professionals. Kelsey brings a background in social work and focus on strengths-based coaching to her practice, allowing her to work holistically with her clients to navigate the intersection between their lives and careers. Kelsey lives in Northern California with her husband and 3yo twin daughters.

www.tgimcareers.com

IG: tgim.careers

TikTok: tgimcareers

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In this fantastic episode Brad sits down with Jamie Edwards, the CEO of Jam Sessions with Jamie. He helps our listeners learn about how to maximize their impact and visibility through LinkedIn and profile optimization. Some key highlights from this episode include:

Jamie discusses how he got started and created his own authentic brand.
He talked about how he’s been able to build a following in an organic way after he was off the platform for a while.
Jamie talks about how to fundamental factors that can help a profile start to stand out when first getting on the platform.
The value of the headline and how to create an eye-catching statement.
He breaks down common areas and challenges where people new to the platform can get off course.
What actually makes an impactful about me/bio section
Jamie targets the common sections that seem to be most neglected by jobseekers.
Jamie talks about one of his success stories about how to make an impactful and optimized LinkedIn profile.
How to utilize the #opentowork banner.
What would be the best first step for anyone completely new to the profile.
Jamie provides his best piece of career advice.

Guest info:

Jamie Edwards

Jamie is a successful people leader, culture champion and has spent most of his career building, developing and leading high performing sales and operations teams for Fortune 50 companies. After mastering the career development track, he now coaches' others and provides a knowledgeable and fun approach on how to build an attractive, high-quality resume, how to create a more visible LinkedIn profile and how to have confidence answering the toughest questions during the interview process. His spotlight posts that he creates for every candidate and displays to his entire network of 17K× followers get a ton of engagement which helps jobseekers become more visible to even more recruiters and hiring managers.

To date Jamie has helped over 100 people ROCK their job search and increase their chances of getting interviews and job offers through his company Jam Sessions with Jamie.

Calendar: http://calendly.com/jamsessionswithjamie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiefoxedwards/

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In this first episode of 2023, Brad sits down with Career Strategist Ana Goehner. In this fantastic session they break down the trap of the quiet promotion, a situation that so many young people can find themselves in which ultimately can lead to quiet quitting. Highlights of this episode include:

There are so many hot button topics today that center around workplace culture and work-life balance. One of those issues is “quiet promotions” which sounds better than it is. Ana breaks down what this actually is and means for young employees.
Many young people feel enormous pressure to work hard and sacrifice in the early stages of their careers. From her own experience and now working with others she covers what are the signs/symptoms that it may be too much
Ana talks about how to understand the differences between investing in projects that will improve skills and provide longer investment in their future.
Ana discusses what are great ways that our listeners can begin establishing boundaries
Ana answers the question about if there are ways that quiet promotions can be turned into positives
If our listeners suspect they’ve been quietly promoted she talks about what she would suggest addressing that with their supervisor in a positive way
She talks about if there there a certain tipping point at which one would say it may be time to exit a position/company
Ana provides her best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Ana Goehner is a bilingual career strategist and career development instructor. She helps you go from overwhelmed to empowered, so you can advocate for yourself, set boundaries, and thrive in a healthy work environment. Her work has been seen on LinkedIn News, Time Magazine, HuffPost, and more.

Website: https://www.anagoehner.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anagoehner/

#careeradvice #careertips #genZ #quietpromotion #jobsuccess

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In this great episode Brad and Cassie go solo to address how to cap off your interview the right way and make a lasting impact. In this episode they cover the important basics of why to have interview questions of your own along with what types of interview questions to ask and how to follow up. Highlights from this episode include:

The reasons why having interview questions is not just important it's essential
What information you can ascertain from the right interview questions
How many questions is a happy-medium to bring to an interview
The best ways to go about preparing in order to have the most effective interview questions that can impress your interviewer
Interview questions that are not as common but can provide the most intel into an organization
The questions that demonstrate commitment to the role or company and make positive impacts
The best protocol when it comes to following up.

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie invite Jeremy Schifeling, Head of Consumer Marketing at Khan Academy onto the podcast to break down how young people can protect themselves when the inevitable next recession does hit. Highlights from this episode include:

Many students, new grads and Gen Z have had older siblings or parents who lived and worked through recessions but have not gone through it themselves. Jeremy breaks down things that he’d want them to know about the next recession
In his opinion what are the most essential critical skills that young people need to have to ensure they’re not expendable
What are the technical skills that he sees as being important and could be transferable to many different industries that can help people recession-proof
For those who have “versatile” Liberal Arts degrees, what can they do to gain more stability and protection from being unemployable
What potential career pathways does he see as being able to whether the storm of the next recession from the vulnerability of layoffs
Not all industries are impacted in the same way during a recession. He discusses some of the industries that have historically remained stable during times of instability
There is SO much information available and talk about recessions it can be hard to know where to go for information, what information is accurate, etc. He breaks down how to work through the information overload.
He discusses how can young people utilize LinkedIn the right way to recession-proof themselves
Jeremy covers the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Jeremy Schifeling

Jeremy Schifeling has devoted his career to helping others succeed in theirs. From teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn to recruiting top students at Teach For America to leading education marketing at LinkedIn, he’s touched the lives of millions of people at every stage of their journeys. Along the way, he’s published the best-selling LinkedIn book on Amazon, served as a career coach for military veterans and MBA students at the University of Michigan, and produced the most-viewed video in LinkedIn’s history. He currently leads consumer marketing at Khan Academy and shares his thoughts on Break into Tech, a site for anyone who wants to launch a tech career: www.breakinto.tech

Website: www.breakinto.tech

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schifeling/

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In this great episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Founder of Careerified Devon Turcotte to address an important issue that effects so many young people which is when to know that the position, or even the career you chose is no longer the direction you need to be in and when a detour is in order. Some key highlights from this episode include:

How terribly common for students or even new professionals pushing themselves through a path that may not be beneficial, for example getting a degree they’re not passionate about. She breaks down this concept of “sunk cost fallacy”
Devon discusses why she feels that this happens so often, despite acknowledging that better options are available
She talks about what signs people should look for to let them know that the path they’re on may not be sustainable for the long term
Devon talks about wow can individuals evaluate whether a change of course is in order
She addresses how can people evaluate the difference between a conflict of job environment versus a conflict in the career path
Devon talks about real world examples of needing to change course and how people have progressed through it
She discussed what is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Devon Turcotte (she/her) is a career advisor and the owner of careerified, where she focuses on helping GenZ and young Millennials gain career clarity and craft actionable steps so that they can build meaningful careers that have an impact. Devon’s draw to the career development field is rooted in the connection between mental health and youth career decisions. She is a fierce advocate for lifelong learning and believes that there is always an alternate route to success. Prior to starting careerified, Devon worked with thousands of teens, parents and educators, delivering in-school presentations on careers in the skilled trades and recruiting and career coaching in Ontario’s community college system.

Website: https://careerified.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-turcotte/

Instagram: @careerified

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie break down the dreaded comfort zones and how to push through them to greatly enhance learning and development in our careers. We invite the Co-Founder of Bessern Elena Agarimigova to help us our young listeners learn the practical steps and rationale of how this can be a career game changer. Highlights from this episode include:

Elena talks about about how breaking comfort zones has impacted her career journey
In her work helping individuals develop essential skills and tap into their potential Elena talks about what she sees as the common themes as to why so many people can stay stuck in negative habits that sabotage their success
Knowing what she knows from talent acquisition what skills does she see as essential for young people to learn early
For our listeners who may be in the early stages of their career she talks about what are ways they can improve their productivity and make positive impacts on their organizations
She talks about neuroscience and it's connection to performance, and what are the implications for our listeners
There’s a lot of pressure it today’s working to be productive and to be high performers in the work place. Elena discusses how can our listeners work to find a balance
It’s common for students and young professionals to struggle making a connection between the work they’ve done / the skills they’ve used and the work they want to do. She provides advice on how to draw connections between experience and identifying transferable skills
Elena talks about what are small ways that listeners can start to expand their comfort zones in day to day life
Elana breaks down what is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info

Elena Agaragimova

Elena is an engaging skilled trainer and talent development specialist, credited with combining operations, education, and international expertise to design and deliver programs for diverse audiences. She is known for her ability to drive change within individuals and organizations that are looking to reach their potential and maintain their competitive edge in the business world. Elena is currently immersed in corporate learning and talent acquisition providing talent onboarding and development to multi-nationals across the MENA region.

She is an entrepreneur who founded Bloom Youth – a platform that prepares youth for the future and Co-Founded Bessern – a tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations.

Elena has a strong passion for L&D, promoting creative and engaging workplaces and all about optimizing performance through the development of others with a keen interest in neuroscience. As a career and talent development coach, Elena has over 12 years of experience working individuals across different generations, supporting them in achieving their professional and personal goals.

Website: bessern.co

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/

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In this fantastic episode, Brad and Cassie bring in Bernie Floresca, Career Coach and Founder of Graduate To Hired to break down some of the important success benchmarks and career hacks that current students in postsecondary education can do to maximize their career net worth before graduation. Key points of discussion include:

For students who are just entering into college or university in 2022, Bernie talks about what he thinks are the biggest first small steps that they can make to ensure an easier transition to the workplace
Many students early into their journey are still working on clarifying their goals. Bernie talks about how they can engage in steps to build their brand while it’s still being formulated
Bernie talks about what he sees as the biggest regrets that seniors or recent grads have about what they “should have done” earlier on and what suggestions do you have about it
What suggestions he has for students who are struggling to find an internship or co-op experience, and what steps they can take to increase their odds
Many students don’t take advantage of their career services offices on campus. He talks about what specific services should they utilize that builds to bridge to success after graduation
For recent grads that are still struggling to really launch their professional career, they may just take the first job they could get or they’re now in a lackluster environment. Bernie talks about what would be the most important things they can do to have more success landing the positions that they feel are best for them
Bernie talks about what is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Bernie Floresca is an educator; he's a natural at bringing out the best in people. Bernie holds a Master's in electrical engineering, and is trained in leadership, communication, and coaching with Landmark Education. His diverse background includes being Adjunct Faculty at McHenry County College and DeVry University, project manager for AT&T Bell Laboratories, and career coach at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Website: BernieFloresca.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berniefloresca/

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In this episode Brad & Cassie bring Katelyn Richards onto the podcast to break down how to begin the process of creating content through social media and LinkedIn in order to build, strengthen or grow your personal brand! Some key highlights from this episode include:

Gen Z already has experience using tools for branding but not in a career sense. Katelyn discusses what suggestions she would make to transition from using social media and other tools from a personal to professional focus
LinkedIn is one of those tools that most students and new grads don’t use until they have to do so. Katelyn talks about what toknow about the platform and why they should use it
Why creating content is a career game changer and how young adults can get started
After being honored with a top follow on LinkedIn what she has learned in her journey that’s led to this point of success
What would she say are the biggest pitfalls to avoid when creating content and building a brand and what our listeners can do to avoid them
If she were talking someone who’s starting from ground zero and starting to build their brand. What would be the first 3 things she suggest they should do to begin
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info

Katelyn Richards(2022 Top 25 Job Search Expert to Follow on LinkedIn)

With a decade’s worth of experience in hiring & recruiting in the higher education & talent acquisition industries, Katelyn helps top talent leave behind unfulfilling & misaligned work experiences by clearly and confidently telling their career story. She helps professionals stop getting overlooked in the job search process and start being recognized (and hired!) as the valuable team members that they are at companies where they can finally thrive!

Website: acraftedcareer.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyn-richards/

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In this episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Career Coach, CEO & Founder of Mindful Career Path Alicia Ramsdell. The conversation focused on her practice of incorporating mindfulness principles in her work and how it can help young people become grounded in their own internal compass and intentional in their career choices. Some highlights from his episodes include:

Alicia has been a successful career coach and entrepreneur through a holistic approach and helping client gain mindfulness through an internal focus.For listeners who may be unfamiliar with the term mindfulness she talks about what it REALLY means.
She discusses what benefits does mindfulness serve particularly for those seeking more clarity and how can listeners use it.
What is Alicia's opinion are there ways that young people can find potential accelerators to the process of finding direction.
What are realistic expectations for young people who’ve been told or think they should “follow your passions” or “do what you love”.
For recent grads who are struggling to land opportunities that they want, she talks about how to work through frustration and get more success.
What are some practical steps young people can make to find their inner compass and create their career rather than trying to fit into one.
Alicia covers what is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation.

Guest Info:

Alicia Ramsdell, CCSP, GCDF, MST, is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Career Path. Her role as CEO is to set the vision and thrive, guiding clients to develop their career stories in a mindfully enthusiastic approach. Coinciding with her own daily meditation practice, she brings a unique holistic approach to career coaching. Alicia has led successful client engagement with institutions and individuals. Prior to launching Mindful Career Path, Alicia gained instrumental career development experience as a 15-year corporate industry professional, where she co-led undergraduate students in their internship experience, participated in the hiring process of employees, and pioneered a career development program for young professionals.

Website: https://mindfulcareerpath.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciaramsdell/

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Capping off an incredible 70 episodes Brad and Cassie reflect on the journey of the podcast and so many of the amazing takeaways they have gained learning from 60+ guests. They each highlight a few of their most memorable episodes and the lasting lessons provided in the message. Brad and Cassie discuss plans to take a short hiatus from recording Your Career GPS, but cover the important projects they will engage in the interim to help support their clients and other young professionals as they venture in their career journeys.

From Episode 1 to 70. It's been quite a ride. Stay tuned, the journey awaits..........

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Millennial Career Coach Eliana Goldstein to discuss the path to career fulfillment, what it takes to get there and how easily young people can get off course. Some key highlights from this episode include:

Eliana tells our listeners about her background and how she found her way to her current career
How Eliana defines career fulfillment and what does that look like for her clients
As college students and young professionals, it can be really hard to figure out what – from a career perspective – would provide that fulfillment. She breaks down where people can start who may be listening and confused on the first steps
The company or organization that someone is working for can play a big role in someone’s overall happiness with their work. What questions job seekers should be asking or red flags should they be looking out for when interviewing
Some people feel like their job or their career is “fine” or “comfortable” and there’s a lot of fear if/when they leave their job it will be worse. Eliana talks about this common fear, how to overcome it and what happens when you ignore it
She talks about why confidence is so important and how it impacts the work that we all do and our job searches
What are three things our listeners could do today to help them gain more confidence
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Eliana Goldstein

Website: https://www.elianagoldsteincoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliana-goldstein/

TikTok, Instagram: @eliana_goldstein

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Gene Rice, the Chairman of Rice Cohen International and the Author of the new book, Grad to Grown-Up: 68 Tips to Excel in Your Personal and Professional Life to discuss how to become an expert interviewer and start landing job offers! Some key highlights from this episode include:

Gene tells our listeners about his career journey and his background of examining talent.
Gene discusses what has he seen to be as some of the common ingredients that so many successful young professionals share.
He breaks down what he considers to be the top 2 or 3 things people get wrong about interviewing and how to shift to start becoming a "grandmaster" of interviewing.
For young people just starting their first professional job search, interviewing is intimidating, Gene talks about what steps can they take to manage that fear
From the perspective of someone who’s been in countless interviews and hired or rejected thousands of candidates, Gene talks about when he is conducting an interview what is he looking for to let them know they are hirable?
Behavioral questions are a pain for many candidates. We’ve all heard about using various methods to answer these. Gene talks about the origins of these interview questions and how young people can tackle them the right way.
Gene also highlights the importance of a great follow up after the interview is over.
What is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation.

Guest Info:

Gene Rice, Chairman of Rice Cohen International (Recruiting/Search Firm)

Website: www.ricecohentraining.com

Book Website: https://www.gradtogrownup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grice11

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gradtogrownupbook/

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie sit down with former HR executive turned leadership coach Melissa Carson to talk about the myths of a perfect job and how young people can still find fulfillment without chasing unicorns. Key highlights from this episode include:

Melissa talks about her career journey through HR and how it led to her launching her own business
She talks about her book and about this idea of a “perfect job” and why there really is no perfect job
There may be no perfect job but there are things that make a job more perfect than others. She highlights a few things job seekers should focus on when looking for the most perfect job for them
A section of her book tackles this idea of the "traditional" career path and encourages readers to focus on what’s possible and not the potential limitations. Melissa talks about this with examples.
Melissa talks about what success and leadership mean to everyone is unique and not everyone aspires for leadership roles. She discusses what young people can do to still maximize their growth.
For many job seekers, there’s fear around leaving a job that is “good enough” for fear of a new position being worse. She breaks down the practical things listeners can do when it comes to making decisions about applying to other roles and making decisions about new opportunities
She talks about “Future proofing” a career and what this means for young people
Melissa talks about the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Melissa Carson

Website: https://crimdellconsulting.com/

Book: There's No Such Thing As A Perfect Job: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Melissa-Carson-ebook/dp/B09RTPFDBT

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaridercarson/

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie are back and talking about skills! More importantly the skills that too often colleges, and universities aren't putting enough focus and attention on that employers want and need. To discuss this important issue, they bring in Mark Herschberg, an experienced Chief Technical Officer, an Instructor, Speaker and the Author of the book, The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills For Success No One Taught You. Some highlights in this episode:

Mark discusses his career journey and what led to him writing his book.
Mark talks about why he saw the need to teach essential skills at MIT.
Why he thinks that this information isn’t taught to young people considering its relevance in today’s job market
What are the essential skills and the biggest areas of disconnect between university and industry, and more importantly what can students today do to prepare themselves
What employers and leaders across the country are saying are needed to be successful in todays workplace.
Networking and building professional relationships is one of the most important skills young people can develop so why is it being taught wrong and what can people do about it
Mark talks about his quote that “leadership is not positional” and what that means.
What are some steps that young people can take to close the gap in skill development from orientation to graduation
What is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. He’s developed new software languages, online marketplaces, new authentication systems, and tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark helped create the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator”, where he’s taught for twenty years. Mark also serves on the boards of non-profits Techie Youth and Plant a Million Corals.

Website: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/

Instagram: @thecareertoolkit

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This amazing compilation episode highlights guests from the past 30 episodes and covers their answers to our signature question: "What is the best career advice you can pass along to the next generation?" Here is a full listing of the 25 guests included in this episode in order:

Charlene Walters (Ep.36) 0:57
Liz Guerrera (Ep.37) 2:05
Rosie McCarthy (Ep.38) 3:25
James Whittaker (Ep.39) 4:13
Tamara Raymond (Ep.40) 4:59
Lindsey Pollak (Ep.41) 5:46
Dominic Imwalle (Ep.42) 7:13
Linda Gardner (Ep.43) 7:51
Emily Steliotes (Ep.44) 9:13
Traci Bakenhaster(Ep.47) 10:25
Brittany Ramsey (Ep.48) 10:58
Sarah Johnston (Ep.49) 12:27
Carson Tate (Ep.50) 13:06
Claudia Miller (Ep.51) 13:25
Anil Ram (Ep.52) 14:35
Lisa Plain (Ep.54) 15:51
Teegan Bartos (Ep.55) 16:18
Harleny Vasquez (Ep.56) 17:49
Virginia Franco (Ep.57) 18:29
Madeline Mann (Ep.58) 19:16
Molly Cate (Ep.59) 20:28
David Mendoza (Ep.60) 21:03
Nadia Ibrahim-Taney (Ep.61) 21:54
Loren Greiff (Ep.62) 23:23
Jasmine Escalera (Ep.63) 25:13

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In this great episode Brad and Cassie go solo and discuss a critical topic for so many frustrated job seekers: Coping with the wait of the job search! It's frustrating and difficult to say the least but in this episode they highlight some key points including:

Why the job search process often so long and so slow
What are some of those complicating factors and other reasons that a job search process can slow down
What are some realistic expectations that you can ground yourself into related to the job search timeline
Being patient with anything is hard I think even for the most patient people but what does that even mean or look like as it pertains to a job search
What are some of the most common misconceptions job seekers may have about “being patient” with a job search
What are some practical steps that a job seeker can do to help move the process along and/or to keep their job searching momentum going
The hosts offer their advice as to the mental and physical habits and shifts that can go a long way

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In this amazing episode Brad and Cassie connect with Jasmine Escalera, Career Coach and Founder of Jasmine Escalera Coaching where she breaks down how to assess fit with an organization and what to do when it's clearly not, or worse, become toxic. Some great highlights from this episode include:

Jasmine tells our listeners about her background and how this fueled her work
There’s a lot of talk about finding the right “fit”, workplace culture, toxic work environments etc. but that can all mean so many different things for different people. Jasmine breaks down how she defines these things and how does a toxic work environment differ from a job that you just don’t like
There are the more obvious benefits of feeling aligned with a position/company, like finding fulfillment in your work, and she highlights some of the other underlying benefits
For current students and recent grads there’s often a lot of pressure when job searching which can lead individuals to have an approach where they will take any position they are offered but Jasmine cautions them on this approach and explains why
Jasmine breaks down what advice she has for our listeners to help them get a sense of the work environment before accepting a position
Based on her experience, she highlights what are the biggest red flags regarding toxic work environments and what can we do to prevent ourselves from being in those types of environments
What advice she has for someone who might currently be in a toxic work environment
She recently posted on LinkedIn about how we are all in control of our careers and specifically mentioned being in control of the spaces that we work in, but what does she say to those who take issue with that
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D

Website: https://linktr.ee/jasmineescaleracoaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-escalera/

Instagram: @jasmineescaleracoaching

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In this amazing episode we break down strategic networking with the incredible Loren Greiff. She helps our listeners understand how small shifts in mentality and approach can create big gains in terms of networking and building social capital. Some key highlights from this episode include:

🌟Loren tells our listeners about her background and how this fueled her work today

🌟Young people tend to be very apprehensive about starting to network with more experienced professionals. She breaks down how young professionals can work though that.

🌟Most people, especially young job seekers search for jobs completely differently than the way recruiters look for talent. She discusses this disconnect.

🌟 She talks about making a short “coffee stop” on a consistent basis, and how this can make a world of difference and what it leads to.

🌟So many young people feel intimidated that they don’t know what to talk about in these coffee meetings. Loren discusses best ways to prepare for these type of meetings.

🌟A common albeit misguided piece of advice that many say is just go “pick their brain”. Loren breaks down why this is not the best approach.

🌟 Loren offers the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Loren Greiff

Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/

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In this fantastic series we discuss the unique challenges of being an international student but in particular those living abroad from the United States. We bring in expert guest Nadia Ibrahim-Taney of Beyond Discovery Coaching who helps those who are pursuing international study and career to maximize the experience. Highlights from this episode include:

Nadia tells our listeners about her background and how this fueled her work
She discusses the most common challenges of students who have studied, lived and worked abroad
What are the unique challenges related to adapting to a new or different culture and what steps does she suggest students take when they are experiencing this
She breaks down how she thinks international experience helps students stand out in the job search
Things like adaptability, resilience, etc. are really hard to show a potential employer on a resume. She discusses how can students with skills like this demonstrate them when applying or networking
Many students we work with feel like they lack a solid network. She discusses top tips for students who are looking to expand their network, especially abroad
Nadia talks about her favorite resources to use in your work with individuals looking to work or study internationally
She talks about the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info

Nadia Ibrahim-Taney

Website: https://www.beyonddiscoverycoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiaibrahim/

Instagram: @beyonddiscoverycoaching

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In this fantastic episode Cassie and Brad sit down with Multilingual Educator, International student expert and Director of Orbit 5, David Mendoza to talk about the unique challenges of international students and graduates. David helps break down how international students, graduates can leverage their unique stories and amazing gifts to contribute in this country and have fulfilling careers. This episode is not only amazing for international students but those who work with them as well! Key highlights include:

David tells our listeners about his background and how this fueled his work
In his years of serving international students and graduates in Canada, he discusses what are some of the most common challenges they face that apply universally
Adapting to a new or different culture can come with challenges. He discusses what steps he suggests students take when they are experiencing this
In the age of COVID with so much unpredictability in the job market how international students can stand out in the job search compared to their native-born peers
It's common for students to experience varying levels of confidence when entering a job search related to their mastery of English. David talks about how to reframe these concerns and work through them
Many students feel like they lack a solid network. He highlights top three tips for students who are looking to expand their network
David touches on some fantastic results that his trainings and coaching have produced
David talks about what is the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info

David Mendoza

Website: https://orbit5.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidandresmendoza/

Instagram: @orbitfive

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In this amazing episode Career Coach and Founder of MollyCateCoaching Molly Cate sits down with Brad and Cassie and talks about how to find direction and clarity using internal signals. She helps our listeners understand what practical steps can help students, new grads and early career professionals develop a clearer picture of the road ahead. Some highlights from this episode include:

Molly talks about her background and how she found her way to specializing in career coaching
In working with students from middle school to post grads, she highlights what misconceptions and commonalities she sees young people having about deciding on a career path
What factors complicate the decision making process for young people and how to simplify it
She breaks down how to break the cycle of analysis paralysis and gain real traction
Molly notes various ways to cope with anxiety and fear so many students and new graduates face in the early stages
She helps to tackle practical approaches to explore factors that enhance clarity and drive purposeful decision making
What are some great initial steps to start building momentum in the new year and enhance success of goal setting
Molly offers her best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Molly Cate

Website: https://www.mollycatecoaching.com/

Instagram: @mollycatecoaching

Facebook: @mollycatecoaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-heutmaker-yardley/

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In the first episode of 2022, Brad and Cassie are back and talking about how to take control in the new year with Madeline Mann, the Founder of Self Made Millennial. In this episode they dive into the pitfalls of hitchhiking through your career and how to take more accountability.

Madeline tells listeners about her background and how she found her way to career coaching from a path in HR
She's talked about how taking the “long route” is the best way to shorten your job search and explains what that means
An important part of any job search is being really clear about what you’re looking for. She discusses her top three points of focus of someone to get that clarity
A great job searching strategy she highlights is asking the question “who do you know that knows something about…” to spark conversations. She talks about how to go about doing this and what it leads to
Madeline talks about her advice for job seekers who are feeling bogged down by their search and the time that goes into it
She shares with our listeners a little more about why it's crucial not to hitchhike and why it’s important to create your own path
She breaks down the concept of the "right job" and if there are certain things job seekers can do to attract the right opportunities
Madeline discusses the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest info:

Madeline Mann

Website: www.madelinemann.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfMadeMillennial

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinemann/

Instagram: @self.made.millennial

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Virginia Franco, the Founder of Virginia Franco Resumes to talk about how young people can write when so many employers and hiring managers aren't taking the time to read. So many great pieces of practical advice in this episode. Some of the major highlights include:

· Virginia discusses her background and how she found her way to her current career as a resume writer/storyteller

· Effective writing and successfully telling your story is a big part of a job search. She highlights what advice she has for current students and young professionals who don’t feel strong with their writing skills

· Most of us have pretty short attention spans these days – She talks about how we cab attract a reader quickly with our writing, especially when thinking about application materials

· She breaks down practical steps of how listeners can keep the hiring managers attention

· She discusses the power of LinkedIn: Between the Headline, the summary section and describing your experiences there are a lot of places on a LinkedIn profile to showcase your writing and to draw in a reader she talks about practical steps to attract readers

· Virginia talks about how to conduct more of a cold outreach to different people using LinkedIn and best practices

· There's so much these days about how “cover letters are dead”, she breaks down her thoughts and ways to use them the right way

· She gives the best piece of career advice that you could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Virginia Franco

Website: https://virginiafrancoresumes.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiafrancoresumewriter/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vafrancoresumes/

Job Search Journey: https://www.jobsearchjourney.com/

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In this powerful episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Harleny Vasquez to discuss an important topic. How to navigate the early stages of a career as a person of color. So many incredible topics were touched on this this episode to highlight some of unique challenges that many BIPOC students and new grads face as they start their careers. Highlights of this episode include:

• Harleny discusses her background and how she found her way to career coaching and her passion for helping MSWs specifically

• It’s common for all professionals but especially young professionals to experience imposter syndrome when starting their career or a new job. She talks about how this can impact people of color specifically

• What young people of color can do to work through these feelings of imposter syndrome

• She highlights how to use LinkedIn as a source to showcase self-confidence, reflecting on your skills and value and validating everything what you have to offer

• She talks about her advice she has for young professionals around brining their authentic identity to work and inclusivity in the workplace

• How BIPOC new grads build and leverage their network to advance career opportunities and combat a lack of belonging

• Bringing our full selves to work also comes with challenges. She highlights some of the common challenges that she has seen and how new professionals can handle those

• What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to our listeners

Guest Info:

Harleny Vasquez is a Licensed Social Worker and a Latinx Woman of color. She is the founder of her business yourEVOLVEDmind, where she is a career coach helping aspiring and social workers in all stages build their confidence level to market themselves effectively, while learning all the tools needed to secure their next opportunity using the Linkedin platform. She is an experienced social worker with over 8 years working in social services providing trauma-informed care and now social work recruiter and MSW Student Affairs Coordinator. She serves as a board member for The Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund. Harleny is on a mission to uplift and elevate the social work profession.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/

Website: https://yourevolvedmind.mykajabi.com/

Instagram: @yourevolvedmind

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So many incredible topics relevant to young and ambitious professionals. In this great one Cassie and Brad bring Teegan Bartos on the podcast to discuss how easy it is for so many young people to discredit the value of their early experiences as well as elements of their personality that can greatly help them differentiate among the competition. Teegan highlights many great topics in this episodes including:

Teegan discusses her background and how she found her way to your current career

It’s easy to discredit those early “jobs” we take for a paycheck. She discusses her advice for young people who are building a resume

What a student, new graduate who has very little experience all around can include on their resume or talk about in interviews

Should young people even apply to positions when they lack experience

A good example of how to turn lack of experience or a liability into an asset

How young people use LinkedIn the right way when they’re trying to break into a field and don’t know how to define themselves because they don’t feel like they have value

How young people change the narrative off their limitations and lack of experience

Lessons she learned from the Great Recession that now apply in the age of COVID

What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest info:

Teegan Bartos

Founder of Jolt Your Career

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teeganbartos/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1wgivKSdnGqd0PdfWe9hA

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie host Lisa Plain the Founder of Career Balance Coaching to talk about an important concept for young people starting their careers. How to find balance when work is with us all the time. Several key highlights from this episode include:

Lisa talks about her background and what was the catalyst that started Career Balance Coaching?
She talks about how she defines balance as it relates to careers
What the signs are that we’re out of alignment with where we should be
So many young people want to do it all. They want to work go to school have time for hobbies, start business but Lisa talks about the words of caution for them
She highlights how students and young professionals can actually make a side hustle successful
The pandemic and the shift to remote work has really changed the game and for many not in good ways. Their work is literally with them all the time. Lisa talks about how to find balance when lines are blurred more than ever.
In the context of career balance why is it so important to have time for self care and is it actually attainable
Lisa talks about If someone has just started their career or just taken a new role how they can build a life and career with balance in mind
She notes what is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Lisa Plain

Website: www.careerbalancecoaching.com

Podcast: www.careerbuilderspodcast.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaplain/

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This episode is all about thanks and giving in time for the holiday, Cassie and Brad highlight how gratitude can be a career game changer. They highlight what gratitude means in the context of early career development and how this shapes us from the start. Highlights from this episode:

What gratitude is and isn't and what can happen when it's not a priority
How showing empathy towards others can attract opportunities to you
Common mistakes that people make in the early stages of their careers such as taking without adding value back
How anxiety and stress cause us to take resources out of desperation
What examples of expressing gratitude and showing thanks can look like for young people who assume they have nothing to give
The difference between reactive and proactive giving

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In this incredible episode Cassie and Brad bring Anil Ram, Career Coach and Founder of Grad-Coach about the common missteps that so many students and graduates make. In this episode we break down the amazing career lessons that we all wish we knew in university and concepts they're still not largely teaching today. Highlights from this episode include:

Anil tells listeners about his background and how he now specializes in helping recent grads with their careers
After working with thousands of grads Anil highlights the 3 biggest things that he sees grads challenged with
Why he highlights the importance of resilience and why this is a component to his program
Anil talks about what is the difference between what students and new grads think networking is and what it actually is
The biggest misconceptions he hears students and graduates have about their job search and landing that first job
What practical advice he has that has proven to be successful for his clients when activating a job search out of university
Anil talks about the frustration so many grads encounter when jobs ask for experience they can't possibly have. He talks about how to work around that issue
Anil talks about the best piece of career advice that he could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info

Anil Ram

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anil-ram/

Website: https://grad-coach.com/

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In this great episode Career Coach and Salary Negotiation Specialist Claudia Miller joins Brad and Cassie to talk about how young professionals can and should negotiate their starting salary coming out of school. She highlights many important strategies and considerations, Highlights of this episode include:

Claudia discusses her background and how she found your way to career coaching and negotiation strategy
Why salary negotiation is important especially for young people just starting out
She simplifies and breaks down a negotiation strategy that anyone can use
How do factors such as age, gender or experience change or impact someone’s approach when negotiating
What advice she has for a job seekers who’s been immediately shut down in regarding to negotiating
She highlights the other things that job seekers can negotiate beyond salary that people forget and the benefit of doing so
Common myths or misconceptions about negotiation that helps to clear up for young professionals
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Claudia Miller

Website: www.claudiatmiller.com

Podcast: "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" https://www.claudiatmiller.com/podcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/

Instagram: @claudiatmiller

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie sit down with the Founder of Working Simply Carson Tate to talk all about how to exercise choice and control in our careers and not find ourselves trapped in a pattern of negativity and fear. In this empowering episode we discuss:

· Carson discusses her background and how she ended up doing the incredible work she's doing in employee engagement and productivity

· She breaks down what are the signs that young people can look for to know that maybe they’re not in the right place mentally

· Students and recent graduates sometimes get into a role they thought they wanted only the realize their dream is becoming a nightmare. She highlights what a good first step would be if they are feeling regret about the role they decided to take

· What steps students/new grads can take if they are realizing they’re dreading the upcoming workday

· How can people resolve conflicts of personality with their supervisors without burning bridges

· How choice and control can apply to young people regardless of the circumstances of their first job

· Is there a point would you suggest they throw in the towel after all efforts have been exhausted

· She breaks down what is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info

Carson Tate

https://carsontate.com/

LinkedIn

Book: Own It, Love It, Make It Work

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In this incredible episode Sarah Johnston, Founder of Briefcase Coach and Co-Founder of the Job Search Journey talks about what the difference is for someone in a high performance job search versus a standard one. She walks through all phases from the mental game, the marketing materials, the applications, and the interviewing to outline how savvy job seekers stand out to get hired! Key highlights from this episode include:

Sarah's been on the other side and worked as a recruiter seeing the hardship of job seeking. She outlines the push several years ago that made her want to start this successful brand we know as Briefcase Coach
From the recruiter lens, what makes a job seekers message resonate, and how can applicants stand out among others regardless of industry
What advice she has for our listeners when it comes to conveying their value in their applications documents
She notes how someone can demonstrate their enthusiasm for a role or company that would stand out to a recruiter
What is the fine line where someone can show enthusiasm without being overbearing
She addresses common misconnections that young people have about reaching out to recruiters and what they can do to increase their confidence in reaching out to recruiters
Sarah talks about what is the difference between a good interview and a great (high performance) interview
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation
Sarah talks about her new venture Job Search Journey

Guest Info:

Sarah Johnston

Website: https://briefcasecoach.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdjohnston/

Job Search Journey: https://www.jobsearchjourney.com/

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In this incredible episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Therapist turned Recruiter and Career Coach Brittany Ramsey. As the Founder of Bwell Mindset she uses her mental health background to help her client arm themselves with the best mindset to seek and land the careers they really aspire to have. Some highlights of this episode include:

· Brittany talks about her background and how she found her current career

· How her counseling background has served her in her current career

· What an unhealthy mindset looks like and present for a student or young professional (in terms of thoughts and behaviors)

· What impact it can have on the early stages or their career and the long term impacts

· She's seen plenty of patterns of individuals who sabotage their growth from faulty beliefs. She discusses how can people start to recognize this and start changing course

· While it's understandable for young people to lack confidence, she discusses the steps they can take to gain it over time

· Failure is inevitable part of growing up and being successful but the wrong outlook can derail you. She talks about how young people can shift their mindset to cope with failure in a healthier way

· What habits and rituals young people can get into to cultivate a healthy belief system and mindset

· She discusses what is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Brittany Ramsey

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittramsey/

Instagram: @bwell_mindset

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In this fantastic episode Cassie and Brad sit down with Traci Bakenhaster, CEO and Founder of Raising the Next Generation. Traci whom has lived and experienced financial traps throughout her youth, now works hard to give back and educate others on how to be financially savvy. Key highlights from this episode include:

· Traci speaks about her background and how you found herself in her current career

· She talks about adversity and coping with hardship and the moment where things really changed for her

· So many young people want to go to school but are terrified of the price tag. She talks about getting the education without the debt.

· She touches on the biggest traps people fall into in early adulthood with regard to finances

· She breaks down the biggest things that young people can do to set them up for success before they enroll into college or a training program

· She discusses the need and the art to negotiate to get the best salary as a young professional

· What other factors are to consider after accepting a job offer to set grads up for financial success

· She outlines the best resources, websites and apps that students and new grads can use to be more financially savvy

· She hits on what the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Traci Bakenhaster

Website

Instagram @raising_next_gen

LinkedIn

Podcast

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One year after it's launch Brad Minton and Cassie Spencer take time in this episode to pause and reflect on the positive experience of the podcast, the incredible people they have been able to meet and highlight a few of their favorite episodes due to personal resonance.

Episodes Highlighted:

Ep. 9 Plugging In the Coordinates: Using A Holistic View To Build Your Career Map (Special Guest Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill) Ep. 20 Avoid The Middle Lane: The Audacity of Authenticity In Your Career (Special Guest Kyle Elliott) Ep. 23 Quiet Power: Harnessing Introverted Strength In Your Career (Special Guest Faris Khalifeh)

Ep. 32 The Winding Road: The Benefit Of Career Adaptability (Special Guest Andrea Koppel)

Ep. 38 Turbocharged: Accelerating Your Brand Strategy (Special Guest Rosie McCarthy)

Ep. 41 Recalculating: When Your Journey Goes Off Course (Special Guest Lindsey Pollak)

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This episode featuring only our hosts Brad and Cassie centers exclusively on networking best practices and follow through. Networking can single-handedly help you gain career clarity, increase opportunities, and land the positions you want. Some highlights from this episode include:

Overview of networking early in your career, what it is and why it's important
Importance of maintaining an existing network, how to do it and why it's crucial
Ways to maintain and reconnect with your network
- Using LinkedIn as a primary tools for building and reconnecting with your network
- Composing Check-in/update emails (start of the fall semester for students)
- Personal testimonies from our hosts about how the approach networking connection and reconnection
  - Importance of appreciation and giving back to your network
Traditional and Non traditional ways to grow your network this academic year
- Utilizing social media the right way
  - Companies updating their social media
- Informational interviewing, what it is, and why it's a game changer
Ways to stand out when networking, and strategies to help you not be overlooked
- Thinking about the long game with networking

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In this amazing episode Brad and Cassie invite Career Coach and Founder of College Iris Emily Steliotes. Emily breaks down the decision of choosing to advance your education in terms of graduate school notably what are the pros and cons, and the major factors that can help determine if grad school is an appropriate choice for your goals: Some of the highlights from this episode include:

Emily speaks a little about her diverse work and how she found her way into her current career
She breaks down what she thinks are the biggest misconceptions young people have with graduate school
She highlights what factors should students and graduates should consider before moving forward with that
What she considers are the benefits of pursuing a graduate degree along with the downsides
How can students determine the most appropriate program fit for their needs
What students can expect if they take another path and seek a different form of continuing education
What strategies they can take to navigate pivots away from their original plans
She highlights some good resources she recommends for students to aid them in the decision making process of finding the right programs
What is a valuable piece of career advice she wishes she had when she started her career

Guest Info:

Emily Steliotes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysteliotes/

Website: https://collegeiris.com/

Instagram: @thecollegeiris

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In this fantastic episode we talk about how to get and maintain control in your career with Career Coach Linda Gardner! We dive into how easy it is for young people to be led astray and make wrong turns in their career and what they need to do early to take the wheel and not lose it. Some highlights from his episode include:

· Linda discusses her background and how she transitioned from human resources to career coaching

· She describes what were some of the best lessons that she learned in her time working in human resources that helps her in your work now

· She breaks down what common themes she sees in those individuals who are stuck and miserable? Where did they get it wrong?

· It’s very easy for young people just starting their career to let external influences impact their career decisions, she talks about how they can tune out that noise and gain control

· Linda talks about how students can rebound after a misstep like choosing the wrong major or getting a bad internship and what are some good steps they can take

· She talks about examples of things you thing are worth fighting for and trying to control and what aren’t

· Linda breaks down good habits or rituals she would recommend young professionals take to keep balance and not get too overwhelmed

· What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Linda Gardner

LinkedIn

Website

Instagram/TikTok @yournextcareerwithlinda

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie invite the amazing Dominic Imwalle, Founder of Dx Counseling to talk about how dangerous career comparison can be to young job seekers and how to break out of that mental trap. Some key highlights from this episode include:

👉Dominic speaks about his own personal journey that led him to his current career path?

👉In his work, he sees a lot of young people make the mistake of comparing their journey with their peers. Dominic speaks a little bit about what that looks like from his experience and the behaviors that come from it.

👉 He talks about why do he thinks it’s so easy for students and new grads to fall into this trap of comparison.

👉Most students and new grads aren’t super confident entering into their first job. Dominic discusses how can they really start working on this now to alleviate insecurities and improve their performance.

👉Dominic talks about how there are times when comparing yourself to someone else can be helpful/productive.

👉He highlights the short and long term impacts this can have on someone’s career and overall wellbeing.

👉He talks about strategies that people who are just starting out can take to not get distracted by the actions of their peers.

👉Dominic outlines a valuable piece of career advice he wished he had when he started his career.

Guest Info:

Dominic Imwalle

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In this incredible episode back from a short hiatus Brad and Cassie waste no time in hitting the ground running to address such an important issue. What happens when your journey goes off course and the GPS reads "Recalculating". There is literally no one better to speak about the impact of this on our careers than job and workplace expert and New York Times Bestselling Author Lindsey Pollak. In this episode Lindsey talks about her book "Recalculating" and the art of it for young people who have had to deal with so many career detours over the last year and a half. Some highlights from this include:

· Lindsey shares a few of the most incredible or surprising things that she learned in researching and writing the book "Recalculating".

· How young people can embrace the art of recalculating when things have been chaotic.

· How students and young professionals can develop a growth mindset even if it doesn’t come as naturally?

· She highlights what factors students who are re-starting or considering next steps, should consider before making any serious decisions?

· She discussed ways that young people can prepare and think ahead for inevitable detours and disappointments in their career journeys without getting stressed or anxious.

· The importance of having a personal advisory board, what it is and how can young people benefit.

· What is a valuable piece of career advice she wish she had when she started her career?

Guest Info:

Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading career and workplace experts. She is passionate about helping individuals and organizations navigate and thrive in the everchanging world of work. Lindsey was named to the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors the top global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led. Her next book is a response to the Covid crisis: Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work was published by HarperCollins on March 23, 2021. Her previous book, The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace (HarperCollins, 2019) was named a Book of the Month by both the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. She is also the author of two career advice books for young professionals: Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders and Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World. Lindsey’s speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 250 corporations, law firms, conferences and universities, including Aetna, Citi, Estée Lauder Companies, GE, Goldman Sachs, Google, Pfizer, Verizon, Yale, Harvard, Wharton and Stanford. Her advice and opinions have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and NPR. Lindsey is a Cappfinity VEE Brand Ambassador and has served as an official ambassador for LinkedIn, a Millennial workplace expert for The Hartford and chair of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Millennial Advisory Board. In her philanthropic work, she serves as a board director of FourBlock, a national nonprofit that supports veteran career transition. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University.

Website

Book

Recalculating Media Kit

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Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work

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In this episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Tamara Raymond, a Certified Executive & Leadership Coach and the Founder of Innovative Management Consultants, Inc. to discuss all things leadership. Tamara has leveraged years of experienced working with some of the top leaders in the country and is now giving back to help youth through the early stages of their careers to ensure they become our next generation of impact agents. Highlights from this episode include:

👉Tamara speaks a little about her work and how she found her way into her current career

👉 What inspired her specific attention to helping youth

👉 What are some of the common personal traits that you see throughout her experience of working with top leaders

👉How does she define effective leadership based on your experiences

👉It’s not uncommon for many students and young professionals lack confidence in their abilities to advance to leadership. What advice she would give to those who doubt themselves

👉In her book “Careering” a big takeaway for young people is to take action, and jump into different activities that expose them to careers of interest. Tamara discusses opportunities young people can jump into to help them start building leadership skills

👉How she utilizes the Birkman method/assessment to help individuals gain clarity on their leadership style

👉She talks about a valuable piece of career advice she wished she had when she started her career

Guest Info:

Tamara Raymond

Website: https://www.imcleaders.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-raymond/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073GFC9W1/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

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Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career

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In this incredible episode Brad Minton and Cassie Spencer sit down with the Founder of Dream Career LAB and Author of the book "The Reverse Job Search Mehod" James Whittaker to talk about why job search in 2021 and beyond can't be status quo anymore and how job seekers need to think differently. Highlights of this episode include:

👉James discusses where the motivation came from to start your company to help people get hired and improve their chances of landing positions at top companies.

👉 James' top three mistakes that you see people make when it comes to job searching

👉What is the reverse job search method and how can people use it

👉James expands on what the hidden job market is and why the big-name job boards aren’t the best route for a successful job search

👉What words of encouragement or advice do you have for students, new grads and frustrated job seekers

👉James highlights the difference between “networking” and building relationships that unlock the hidden job market

👉What current college students can do throughout their university experience to set themselves up for the most success when they are ready to start job searching

👉James talks about a valuable piece of career advice he wish he had when he started his career

Guest Info:

James Whittaker

Website: https://dreamcareerlab.com/home

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshwhittaker/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2892761537673865

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reverse-Search-Method-Professionals-Career-Defining-ebook/dp/B08ZKYXPHX

jobsearch #podcast #yourcareergpspodcast #networking #hiddenjobmarket #jobseekers

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The Reverse Job Search Method: How Busy Professionals, Executives And Leaders Are Securing Career-Defining Roles Fast By Unlocking The Hidden Job Market

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In this amazing episode Brad and Cassie connect with the incredible Rosie McCarthy all the way from New Zealand and talk all things branding. Rosie is an ex-Corporate Recruiter and Human Resources professional turned online Career Coach for ambitious millennials and GenZ. She is specialized in helping corporate professionals to find their purpose, figure out what they truly want out of their careers, brand themselves, and then go out and get it. Main points covered in this episode include:

Rosie speaks about her background and how she found career coaching
What were the best lessons she learned in the early stages as it pertains to branding
What does she feel are the best ingredients for young people to start incorporating into their initial brand
What are ways that students and new professionals can use their existing social media and now leverage that towards their career
Advice she has in creating an effective brand strategy that gets graduates hired
An example of a client she worked with that really nailed their brand strategy and saw great success
Any words of caution or things students should avoid when starting to build their brands
What is the best piece of career advice that she could pass along to this next generation

Guest Info:

Rosie McCarthy - Founder of Badass Careers

Social media handles

Youtube www.youtube.com/badasscareers
Instagram www.instagram.com/badasscareers
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/rosiecareercoach

Resources:

Free Ikigai mini-course to find your career purpose: https://www.badasscareers.com/findmywhy
Training video on strategically setting up your LinkedIn profile - https://youtu.be/v54Ymadz9Yc

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In this amazing interview Brad and Cassie sit down with Liz Herrera, a Career Coach and the Director of Career Development and Major Exploration for the Liberal Arts and Science College of the University of Illinois at Chicago. We tackle the subject of how to take the stress and anxiety out of interviewing and get the the point where new professionals can even develop significant confidence. Here are a few major points touched on in this episode:

· Liz speaks a little about her current work and how she found her way into her current career

· The steps individuals can they take to combat that anxiety and be less fearful of the process

· What steps our listeners can take to take it further and actually become confident their ability to interview

· What the best methods to prepare for an upcoming interview actually are

· What are the biggest missteps people make in their preparation

· Any special considerations that apply now to specifically virtual interviewing

· How can our listeners prepare for a vast array of behavioral questions that they will get

· What is a valuable piece of career advice you wish you had when you started your career?

Guest Info:

Liz Herrera

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizherrera1/

Instagram: @lizcareercoaching

Liz Career Coaching Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liz-career-coaching/id1531395084

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This incredible episode maybe shorter than average but is powerful in content! The amazing Charlene Walters, MBA, Ph.D., helps our listeners tap into their inner entrepreneur and learn the ways that they launch their vision in a common sense way even while being a student. Charlene, is a business and branding expert and author of the book Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur.

Highlights from this episode include:

· Charlene discusses her journey and her current work and how she has achieved the success she has had now

· The words of caution for young people who have entrepreneurial spirits and have ambition to create their own paths and start their own businesses

· What personality traits or characteristics appear to be more common in people that pursue entrepreneurship

· what advice would she offer current students in particular that have a goal or a vision to start a business but still desire to complete their degree

· What the most common mistakes she's seen young ambitious people make when starting a business

· If our listeners are waffling on the idea of should I start a business and are in analysis paralysis, what she would tell them about WHEN they should pull the trigger?

· What is a valuable piece of career advice she wish she had when she started her career

Guest Info:

Charlene Walters MBA, Ph.D

https://ownyourother.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlenewaltersphd/

https://www.instagram.com/charlenewaltersphd/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JZFG31H/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

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In the amazing compilation episode we are able to answer an incredible question not once but 26 times!

"What is the greatest piece of career advice that you've received and that you could pass along to the next generation?"

Here are the amazing past guests that we've had answering this question in the order they appeared on the podcast:

1) Linda Evans (episode 4), (2:10)

2) Edythe Richards (episode 5), (3:49)

3) Julie Brewer (episode 6), (4:53)

4) Danielle Roeselle (episode 7), (6:31)

5) Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill (episode 9), (7:59)

6) Lynette Correa-Velez (episode 11), (10:10)

7) Mike Bird (episode 12), (11:25)

8) Megan Collins Myers (episode 13), (12:40)

9) Diana YK Chan (episode 14), (13:35)

10) Ariella Despins (episode 15), (14:09)

11) Hanna Morgan (episode 16), (14:36)

12) Lezlie Garr (episode 17), (15:36)

13) Lisa Lewis Miller (episode 19), (16:35)

14) Kyle Elliot (episode 20), (17:54)

15) Brenda Zarate (episode 21), (19:02)

16) Andrea Yacub Macek (episode 22), (19:26)

17) Faris Khalifeh (episode 23), (20:40)

18) Mark Anthony Dyson (episode 24), (21:51)

19) Paige Mitchell (episode 26), (23:26)

20) Jenna Zipf (episode 27), (25:40)

21) Chelle Shapiro (episode 28), (26:08)

22) Austin Belcak (episode 30), (27:34)

23) Blair Bloomston (episode 31), (30:45)

24) Andrea Koppel (episode 32), (32:40)

25) Daniel Lorenzo (episode 33), (34:44)

26) Krystal Hicks (episode 34), (35:50)

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In this incredible episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Krystal Hicks the Founder of JOBTALK, LLC a career counseling practice that provides one-on-one job hunting support to individuals in transition, as well as employer branding and RPO consulting to companies. Krystal talks professionalism for students and new grads and what they need to know in order to really be successful in their careers from day one.

Some major highlights of this episode include:

• What are some of the biggest misconceptions that soon to be grads have regarding their job search

• Krystal's advice for young professionals when they want to make a good impression in their first few days

• Krystal's advice for job seekers that are starting remotely or in the middle of a transition

• What's most important for young people know regarding “professionalism”

• What are common mistakes, myths or misconceptions about professionalism that are important for our listeners to keep in mind

• What are some practical things that college students can be doing to help them gain the professionalism and work place skills they need to make that transition from college to career

• Krystal's most valuable piece of career advice she wish she had when she started her career?

Guest Info:

Krystal Hicks

https://jobtalkllc.com/

Instagram: @jobtalk.llc

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In this fantastic episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Daniel Lorenzo, the Marketing Director behind Let's Eat, Grandma where he helps ambitious professionals of all ages land their dream jobs by equipping them with better resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. In this episode Daniel helps to bust so many misconceptions and mistakes that many students, new grads, and early career professionals make when developing their resume and cover letters in their job search. Some of the topics discussed in the episode include:

Daniel speaks about his education and career background and how he found his current role with Let's Eat, Grandma
Why writing resumes seems to be so problematic for people regardless of where they are in their careers.
The biggest mistakes people make when writing their resumes
How can people ensure that their resume stands out to both the ATS as well as the human eye?
Are there any templates out there that people can trust?
How are cover letters different and what are the common mistakes with those
Daniel highlights a valuable piece of career advice he wish he had when he started his career

Guest Info:

Daniel Lorenzo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellorenzo11/

Website: www.letseatgrandma.com/gps

Instagram: @letseatcommagrandma

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In this incredible episode Brad and Cassie sit down with Andrea Koppel the Founder and CEO of Time4Coffee Podcast and College2Career Academy. Andrea, who has been extremely successful in not one or two, but multiple careers helps our listeners understand the importance of career adaptability and having a growth mindset early on. Several of the important topics discussed in this episode include:

What inspired her to do the amazing work you’re doing now for college students and recent grads
Andrea's words of encouragement for students feeling frustrated by not having their career picked out yet
Why it's beneficial to think about multiple career options rather than trying to seek the “dream job"
What steps can students and recent graduates take to stay adaptable through their careers
What skills and traits have allowed Andrea to navigate several careers successfully
How can young people still find balance and remain flexible while increasing their odds of getting hired through a targeted approach
What is a valuable piece of career advice she wish she had when she started her career

Guest info:

Andrea Koppel

https://time4coffee.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-koppel-caffeinated-career-coaching/

Instagram: @andrea_koppel

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In this fantastic episode Blair Bloomston joins us to share perspective on how the power of game-based learning can help accelerate career success for students in transition. Put more simply, she’s got communication and networking tactics you can use to level up your job search. Game On has free resources and training available for podcast listeners, and you should definitely check them out.

Key highlights that Blair discusses in this episode:

Her education and career history and the incredible work she's doing now at Game On Nation
The power of networking and how students can be more intentional and effective early in their career journey
How to get into the right emotional space for networking even if you're struggling or lack confidence
The various ways that young people can develop self awareness that helps them communicate their value
The concept of coins and how students and new grads can use game-based learning
How it's more important to be interested than interesting and what that actually looks like
Most valuable piece of career advice she can pass along to the next generation

Guest Info:

Blair Bloomston

Blair is a Partner and Vice President of Business Development for the nationally acclaimed communication training firm, Game On Nation. She is considered a leading expert on the use of Game Dynamics and Game Theory to improve communication, leadership, team building, and culture. A few of Blair’s and Game On’s past clients include Deloitte, Hilton, NASCA, Honda and Acura, all branches of the US Military, and the U.S. House of Representatives. When she’s not coaching and consulting Blair is an avid lobster diver and permaculture practitioner, residing in Bradenton, FL with her husband and two young sons.

Social Media Handles

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Game On Nation: @gameonnation

Blair Bloomston: @blairbloomston

Free Tools

For students and alumni in career transition:

https://levelup.gameonnation.com/advance

For Career Counselors and Workforce leaders:

https://levelup.gameonnation.com/workforce

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In this incredible episode hosts Brad & Cassie have the incredible Austin Belcak on the show. Austin is the Founder of Cultivated Culture a leading platform to help job seekers get out of the stacks of resumes and implement innovative but effective strategies. Some of the main topics covered in this episode include:

Austin's background and how he came to found Cultivated Culture from his own frustrations in the job search.
The many mistakes that students and young job seekers make when starting their job search.
How to get away from egocentric networking and consider how you can add value to the one's you're trying to meet.
Easy steps that young professionals can take to network and find opportunities.
How to overcome lack of experience when applying to first jobs or one's that are higher level.
The best pieces of career advice he can pass along to the next generation.

Guest Info:

Austin Belcak

www.cultivatedculture.com

https://linkedin.com/in/abelcak

https://cultivatedculture.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/cultivated.culture

#jobsearch #jobseekers #cultivatedculture #landajob #cultivatedculture

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In this episode Brad and Cassie go solo without guests to discuss one of the most important tools that students, new grads, and young job seekers can utilize: LinkedIn! They talk about what LinkedIn is and isn't and the misconceptions that so many young people have about the platform before they even start utilizing it. The guests highlight some of their favorite and most effective features of the platform along with how to use them. They discuss the multitude of ways that people can use the platform specifically for networking purposes along with an active and passive job search. They talk about some of the most important aspects of an optimal profile and how to attract opportunities. Finally they outline ways to use the platform to give back to their network and grow it at the same time.

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In this fantastic episode hosts Brad Minton and Cassie Spencer take a minute to slow down and reflect on an important topic for so many young people looking to make their first impression on the work world: Self care! They sit down with Chelle Shapiro, Author, Speaker, Career Development Coach and the Founder of Chelle Station. Chelle talks about her personal journey early in her career and how she dealt with many significant challenges in her work and the psychological and physical toll it took on her wellbeing. She discussed the importance for listeners to not "fake it until you make it" just to get along, and warns about the longer term ramifications of doing so. She talks about how it's easy to fall into a trap of negative self talk and how it's important to break the cycle. She provides many fantastic suggestions of how to improve emotional health and well being as a job seeker as well as after you start your career. Finally, she helps listeners by providing several important pieces of advice to be your own advocate and to live and authentic life and have an authentic career.

Guest Info:

Chelle Shapiro

www.chellestation.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleshapironyc/

Book: Loving Yourself Isn’t Selfish: How to Stop Internalizing Emotions & Persevere Against All Odds

Instagram: @chellestation

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In this amazing episode Brad and Cassie interview the incredible Jenna Zipf the Founder of The Intern Hustle. In this episode Jenna talks about her own personal history with internships and what she gained from going through not one but 4 of them! She highlights some of the major advantages that students and young professionals can gain through internships as well as some of the words of caution that could impact how productive they can be. She helps listeners understand practical steps to find and land those amazing internship opportunities that they seek as well as what they can do specifically to ensure that their internship is as successful as it possibly can be! She talks about the range of amazing doors that internships can open to students and the long-term impact on career growth. This is an absolute can't miss episode for college students!

Guest Info:

Jenna Zipf

https://www.theinternhustle.com/

Instgram: @theinternhustle

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennarzipf/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDQ06MsjSG6VMuFh7FDMmw

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In this episode Brad Minton and Cassie Spencer tackle the important issue of values and how they can bring incredible fulfillment or considerable frustration depending on if they're being met or not. They interview Paige Mitchell, Board Certified Life Coach and Founder of Paige Mitchell Coaching LLC. Paige helps badass humans craft a lifestyle that supports their values. In this episode, Paige talks about her journey from pursuing a career in mental health to running into her own brick wall when she realized her values weren't being met. After discovering fulfillment through coaching, she helps her clients now get clear on their values and how those integrate into their lives. She provides great steps that young professionals can take to gain more clarity on their own values as well as the clues to look for when they know something is not right. She provides some great insights into achieving balance in your life and putting the time and attention on your personal life value alignment before your career. Finally she helps listeners understand how to find the opportunities that will align with their values after they've taken an inventory of their own.

Guest Info:

Paige Mitchell MA, BCC

Website: https://www.paigemitchell.coach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigemitchellcoach/

Instagram: @paigemitchell.coach

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In this amazing episode, Brad Minton and Cassie Spencer interview Valerie Le, a Career Confidence Coach on her work in building mentorship programs for youth ages 18-29. Valerie provides the backdrop to her story and how she ended up working in career development in Toronto. She takes listeners through the incredible work that she gets to provide with youth and the impact that it has on their lives. She highlights some of the ways that young professionals can start to build legitimate professional relationships with individuals in their chosen industry. Valerie emphasizes the need to give back and consider the ways in which they can do that. She finally provides words of both caution and encouragement to listeners looking to build their network.

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Valerie Le

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-le-career-confidence-coach/

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In this incredible episode Brad and Cassie sit down with the Founder of thevoiceofjobseekers.com, and job search expert Mark Anthony Dyson. Mark discusses his own unique career journey and how he found his way to be a voice and advocate for professionals looking for opportunities. He talks about the many lessons he has learned along the way of having over 20 jobs himself and what he can remind the young students and graduates of today to calm their worries about the job market. He discusses how young people can and often do short change themselves but how they can turn it around and own their own unique voices as they start their careers. Mark talks about the consultant mindset that he reminds so many professionals to take and what that means for young people. He finally supplies our listeners with some of the best pieces of career advice you can ever hear!

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Mark Anthony Dyson

thevoiceofjobseekers.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonydyson/

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In this amazing episode Quiet Leadership Coach Faris Khalifeh joins hosts Brad Minton and Cassie Spencer to break down what being an introvert really is and what it isn't. Faris discusses his own journey to embracing introversion and how it has helped him throughout his career. He takes apart many of the commonly held misconceptions about introversion. He guides listeners to understand that those who have a preference for introversion have many strengths that they can leverage in their career. He also discusses how introverts can network and land the positions they want by using what works for them the best. He also breaks down some of the most important pieces of advice he has for anyone that feels they are an introvert along with the best overall advice for all young professionals.

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Faris Khalifeh

http://www.fariskhalifeh.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fariskhalifeh/

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In this fantastic episode Brad Minton hosts solo and sits down with the incredible Andrea Yacub Macek to tackle an important topic: Imposter Syndrome. Andrea, the Career Coach and Founder of AYM Consulting breaks down what imposter syndrome really is, and peels back a lot of the mystery around who struggles with it and why it's so prevalent today. She is very candid in her own personal struggles early on with feelings of inadequacy in her own career pivots and provides so many helpful tips about what she learned through that process. She helps students and early career professionals normalize their own emotional stake in their success and helps them understand that our vulnerability comes hand in hand with our own learning. She provides great strategies and new ways of approaching and defeating imposter syndrome.

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Andrea Yacub Macek

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreayacubmacek/

Instagram: @aym_consulting

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In this fantastic episode Brad Minton is accompanied by guest co-host Cassie Spencer, Career Coach and Assistant Director of Internships and Career Education at Binghamton University In New York. They sit down with Brenda Zarate a Marketing Consultant turned Career Coach in New York City. The topic of the episode is centered around mindset and how, for students and first career professionals, it can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Brenda outlines many of the hardships she endured early in her career and the times she feel defeated. She talks about how her own north star kept her moving through those challenging times and how important it is for young people to find their own unique north stars. She discusses the importance of honoring your small achievements to help put things in perspective when things don't go well. Brenda also discusses how rejections have a habit of changing our belief systems for the worse but how we can adapt and cope more effectively.

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Brenda Zarate

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendazarate/

blulus@gmail.com

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In this incredible episode, Brad Minton and special guest host Jess Smith of Jess Smith Coaching, interview the amazing Kyle Elliott. Kyle is the founder of Caffeinated Kyle and is a career coach and resume writer for top executives seeking roles at major companies such as Facebook, Amazon, Google and many more. Kyle discusses the importance that he places on being authentic in your career journey and how it's vitally important for young people to really get clarity on who they are, the value the bring, and how to live in a way that allows them to never have to wear a mask (no pun intended) at work. Kyle, takes our listeners through the reasons that living an authentic life and career simultaneously lead to better fulfillment, improved mental health and overall better productivity. He outlines several ways he uses various activities with his clients to help them truly understand what makes them fabulous. He also highlights some of the greatest career advice he's ever received and how it helps serve him in working with others.

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Kyle Elliott

www.caffeinatedkyle.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott/

Instagram: @caffeinatedkyle

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In this amazing episode Brad Minton and special guest host Melissa Mata sit down with Lisa Lewis Miller the founder of Career Clarity. Lisa talks about her personal career journey going through so many different "dream jobs" on paper but realizing that she was left unfulfilled. She discusses the different phases in the process to find career clarity and how so many young people getting started tend to get really ahead of themselves and make the mistake of choosing a job or career based on it's exterior. She goes in depth in outlining how our listeners can dig in to their own discovery and utilize her 4 pillars of career fulfillment in order to find the work they're meant to do! Finally, Lisa discusses the crucial importance for young people to have a growth mindset as they move about their career journey.

Guest info:

Lisa Lewis Miller

www.getcareerclarity.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamlewis/

Podcast: The Career Clarity Show

Book: "Career Clarity: Find The Work That Fits Your Values And Life Style"

careerfulfillment #careerclarity #podcast #findyourwhy #stregnths

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The lessons of 2020 have been resounding. One of the the most important lessons is that things don't always turn out the way you want or plan. In this episode Brad W. Minton takes time to recalibrate the podcast after Megan's departure . Additionally, he expresses gratitude and appreciate for those who have contributed to the show and who can been encouraging and supportive since it's inception. Stay tuned, many more weeks of amazing career content are ahead!

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In this amazing episode Brad Minton and Megan Vallee interview Lezlie Garr. Lezlie, a certified professional resume writer and founder of ResumeLezlie.com discusses her career journey and how she navigated through several shifts and pivots from her original plans. She breaks down for listeners the true nature of resume function in the job search today and how this document is being screened by employers and the software they utilize in their screening processes. She helps our listeners understand what are some of the most common resume issues that she has seen in her clients, as well as what are the key ingredients to a great resume versus a good resume. She highlights the steps that students and young adults can take in order to differentiate themselves to turn this document into a value proposition. She breaks down the importance of taking a solid inventory of all past accomplishments to drive the value of the document further. Finally she discusses the cover letter and how this document is generally underutilized, and how it can serve young job seekers.

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Lezlie Garr

www.resumelezlie.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/resumelezlie/

Instagram: @resumelezlie

resume #resumewriting #careerdevelopment #jobsearch #coverletter #podcast

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Hosts Brad Minton and Megan Vallee are joined in this episode by Hannah Morgan, Owner and Job Search Strategist with Career Sherpa. Hannah discusses her career journey and how she came to find career coaching and job search strategy as her calling in life. She talks about how social media has changed the landscape of personal branding, networking, and job search and is a powerful tool for career advancement. She highlights the ways in which young people and aspiring professionals can utilize various platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok, She highlights steps that students and new grads can take to shift from using this platforms in a personal capacity to a more professional way. Hannah reminds our listeners the areas of caution regarding social media including how employers view candidates pages, and the ways this can work against job seekers and those looking to break into an industry. Hannah many small, easy action steps that our listeners can take to maximize their brand through the use of social media including ways to engage with companies, employers, and employees in companies of interest.

Guest Info:

Hannah Morgan

www.careersherpa.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahmorgan/

Facebook and Instagram: @careersherpa

#socialmedia #personalbranding #networking #contentcreation

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On this incredible episode Megan and Brad sit down with Ariella Despins (formerly Coombs), who presently serves as the Director of Career Support at Work It Daily, a Private B2C SaaS career coaching platform with over 3,000+ monthly premium subscribers. Ariella talks about the concept of personal branding for young people and the core ingredients needed for an effective brand. She highlights the importance of establishing and taking control over your own personal brand or letting others control it for you. She lays out the core components that comprise a successful personal brand along with easy steps to consider, Finally, she does remind listeners about how a personal brand can have setbacks and potential downsides particularly in the early stages.

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Ariella Depsins

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariellacoombs/

www.workitdaily.com

personalbranding #careerdevelopment #podcast #contentcreation

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In this incredible episode Founder of My Marketability and Career Coach Diana YK Chan sits down with Brad and Megan on an important topic: How to stand out from the traffic and move to the fast lane of your career! Diana provides background into her own unique story of moving to Canada as a child and how over time she came to accept and embrace her own awesomeness rather than running from it or trying to fulfill other people's fantasies of her own life. She talks about the many lessons she has learned as a job seeker, as a recruiter for Google, and now as a Career Coach in her own business. She helps listeners understand the pillars to moving to the fast lane: Marketability, Visibility, Credibility, and Likability. She helps listeners understand why it's important to stand out from the traffic in today's competitive job market as well as how to do so in a way that's easy for students and new grads to do even when they may be a little fearful.

This is a can't miss episode with one of the best career coaches in the world today!

Guest Info:

Diana YK Chan

www.mymarketability.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianachan/

personalbranding #careerdevelopment #standout #authenticity #careersuccess #collegestudents #newgrads #collegetocareer #podcast

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This is episode Megan and Brad have the opportunity to interview Megan Collins Myers, an amazing recruiter turned Career Coach and founder of Myers Career Coaching. Megan talks about her personal career journey in a way that is very relatable for most young professionals. She talks about her path to career coaching and how she leveraged her own natural curiosity and a love for people to use informational interviewing as both a career starter as well as a career accelerator. She talks about the best approaches to informational interviewing including who you should interview, what questions to ask, and how to follow good protocol. She highlights her best pieces of advice for students and young professionals to leverage the knowledge around them using informational interviewing and the payoffs to doing so.

Guest Info:

Megan Collins Myers

www.myerscareercoaching.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmyers1010/

informationalinterviewing #careerdevelopment #podcast #networking

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For this incredible episode Megan and Brad interview Mike Bird of CoachOiseau Career Coaching. Mike talks about his journey to career coaching by way of athletic coaching and how he fell in love with cultivating the development of young people. He talks about how creating content for young people is not a new activity, but one that they can center to enhance their career development. He outlines several important considerations including the type of content you produce, the audience it's meant for, and how to deal with fear and even writers block. Mike describes the journey all young content creators take and how ultimately they can use a variety of platforms to beat the job market traffic and gain the right attention! Don't miss this one!

Guest Info:

Mike Bird

https://www.linkedin.com/in/birdmike/

https://www.coachoiseau.com/

careerdevelopment #contentcreation #careerjourney #findyourpath #overcomefear #authenticity #personalbranding

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In this episode Megan and Brad sit down with Assistant Director of Career Development at Northeastern Illinois University and Inclusive Career Coach Lynette Correa-Vele,z M.Ed. She discusses why setting clear and concise goals at a young age is so important. She takes listeners through her life and career journey and outlines the incredible impact of having a vision and passion had on her life. She helps listeners understand how they can still be effective in achieving goals despite adversity and despite not having everything figured out. She provides an easy framework of the difference between good goal setting and great goal setting and how young people can reach theirs.

Guest Info:

Lynette Correa-Velez, M.Ed.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcorreavelez/

goalsetting #careerdevelopment #careeradvice #collegelife #studentlife #achievement #podcast

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In this episode Brad and Megan and joined by JP Michel of SparkPath. To this point, the podcast has examined the various aspects of self exploration and career identity that can greatly help young people form their career vision and find appropriate paths for themselves. JP has been working hard to redefine how we talk about career development in young people and that starts with mindset. He discusses his philosophy of using challenges in order to meet the ever evolving job demands of the 21st century to inspire students to address the ones they feel compelled to work on. He goes further in discussing what he called "aspirational identity" and how that can be extremely impactful for anyone discovering their career path. He talks about his company SparkPath and the vision they have for the future. This episode can greatly help listeners consider a way that they can create a path for themselves rather than simply following a job title.

Guest Info:

JP Michel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanphilippemichel/

www.mysparkpath.com

challengemindset #sparkpath #careerexploration #careerdiscovery #podcast

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In this episode Megan and Brad sit down with Nii Ato Bentsi-Enschill an amazing holistic Career Coach. This episode covers the importance of looking at yourself holistically, what that means, and how you can find deep career fulfillment in the process. He describes how this process of being holistic greatly helped him in navigating personal career transitions, and how he now helps his clients understand how seemingly disparate traits can actually be used to see themes and how they intersect. He provides listeners with steps they can take, factors to explore, and advice he would give individuals just starting in their career.

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Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill

https://www.linkedin.com/in/niiato/

avenircareers.com/

careercoaching #careerdevelopment #selfdiscovery #findyourpath #findyourwhy #holisitic #careeridentity

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In this episode Megan Vallee and Brad Minton tackle the issue of skills development as a way to increase horsepower for your career journey. The acquisition and development of both hard/technical as well as soft/critical skills is directly correlated with career success. The hosts guide listeners into understanding the skills that are needed in the 21st century to land you the types of jobs you're seeking and to be able to stand out from the competition. Additionally, they provided several easy steps to identify you're existing skills, ways to cultivate them into power strengths and personal testimonies of how they can pay off.

careerskills #skills #careerdevelopment #podcast

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In this episode Brad and Megan explore the the concept of storytelling and reflection of childhood and it's incredible usage to gain more insight and clarity. Career Coach Danielle Roessele of Inner Compass Coach is interviewed about her work and her methodology. She talks about how our childhood memories can provide us valuable clues about who were are, our personalities, and our resiliencies. She describes how this important aspect of her work can be both incredibly rewarding but on occasion challenging as well. She also discusses some of the best lessons that she can impart to the next generation that she has gained in her own self discovery.

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Danielle Menditch Roessele

https://innercompasscoach.com/

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In this episode hosts Brad Minton and Megan Vallee continue in the self-exploration discussion by discussing the Talent Insights Assessment with Career Coach Julie Brewer of Compass Discoveries. This assessment is a comprehensive self discovery tool aimed at helping people really understand their motivations, what comes naturally through our observable behaviors, and the careers that synergize those elements considering the lifestyle we want. Julie helps our listeners understand how this tool works, what it's designed to measure, and a little bit about the science behind career fulfillment. She also helps listeners understand how to access this assessment and begin diving into their own talent insights!

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In this episode Megan and Brad explore the concept of personality type with MBTI Master Practitioner Edythe Richards. Edythe discusses her own personal career development journey, how she discovered personality type and how she's been able to use it in her work. She discusses the powerful uses of the MBTI instrument in gaining self awareness, as well as the limitations and the common misconceptions of the assessment tool. She also provides great insights into how many young people can use it in their career development.

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Strengths are the incredible superpowers that we all possess can can build overtime. In this episode hosts Brad and Megan sit down with Strengths-based Career Coach Linda Evans of Launched by Linda. Linda helps our listeners understand how to uncover our strengths and why they can be incredible game changers that will power your vehicle for the long term. Linda notes the difference between enhancing strengths and targeting weaknesses and why she feels so strongly that all young people need to learn and build their unique strengths that they can ultimately leverage into a rewarding and fulfilling career.

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In this week's episode Megan and Brad discuss how important the self-discovery of her interests, passions, and purpose can tell time but are so important to provide the fuel to your vehicle, and provide you the necessary power for the long trip ahead. It can serve as a the brilliant pull motivation that we strive for in our careers. Brad and Megan also discuss several easy tangible action steps that young people can take advantage of in order to gain more clarity on their career interests and passions and move closer towards discovery of purpose.

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Brad Minton and Megan Vallee return to take listeners through the foundation steps of starting the career journey. Important concepts discussed in this episode include knowing who you are at this moment in time and how that self awareness helps you see the road ahead with new clarity. The hosts talked common mistakes and misconceptions about this stage of the process and how young adults can take the time for more deliberate self discovery through depth. The importance of knowing yourself, your beliefs about the journey, and any internal and external obstacles was discussed, along with the most powerful questions to start the process of finding your starting point.

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In this episode hosts Brad Minton and Megan Vallee introduce listeners to the podcast. They provide a background to their knowledge, skills, and experience and how the podcast was conceived. Additionally they take listeners through the framework of Your Career GPS, and who can find benefit from the episodes to come. Finally, the provide a sneak preview of some of the amazing content to follow in the weeks ahead!

We all dream about having a job and a career that we can be proud of and that truly fulfills us. We want to do work that makes an impact and serves the greater good. Your career journey is much like a long road trip. It's not always quick and easy. Sometimes there are challenges. However, in the coming weeks our amazing collection of expert guests can tell you how to make your career journey fast, efficient, and fulfilling in spite of those inevitable challenges which may not all be bad things! Join us on this incredible career adventure!

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