Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits: Recent Episodes
Donna Shannon
The world of work in the US is changing, especially as Gen X, Millenialls and those to come after us seek positions of leadership that still allow them to be themselves. Join us as we explore modern business, changing professional standards, and finding a job that you love. And of course, we are going to talk about tattoos!
Has your job turned into a grind? Do you feel like you aren’t really living your professional purpose? It may be time to take a break! Career coach Nina Cashman with Pave Your Way joins Donna Shannon to discuss the importance of pausing before diving into your next job. Whether you need to redetermine your career choice, explore other industries, or even progress with the same company, gauging your goals and values will lead to long-term job satisfaction.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninacashman/
So, you’ve been laid off. Now what should you do? First and foremost, you need to recover mentally, emotionally, and even physically. After that, it’s time to get to work! Executive coach Carolyn Stein joins Donna Shannon today to talk about how to get back on your feet after being part of an unwilling job separation.
Carolyn Stein is an executive coach who helps accomplished professionals navigate transition & change while redefining success on their terms. With thirty years of experience in behavioral science, she helps her clients find their footing, decide what’s next, and move forward with confidence, clarity, and intention.
Website: www.carolynsteincoach.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steincarolyn
Guest Kevin Jones (author of “Opening the Corporate Closet: Transforming Bias to Gay Advancement in Corporate America “) joins us to discuss the challenges that LGBTQ+ face when trying to move up the ladder in Corporate America. Yes, there is a gay glass ceiling! It keeps openly gay employees from advancing while confining those who aren’t out to remain in their closet. If you’re out, you run against biases preventing gay advancement. If you’re not out, you might advance, but you’re not being your authentic self. With anti-LGBTQ sentiment on the rise, it is crucial for organizations to widen the opportunities for gay advancement, whether people are in or out of the closet. Let’s smash that gay glass ceiling once and for all.
- Kevin’s Book: Opening the Corporate Closet: Transforming Bias to Gay Advancement in Corporate America
- Website: https://consiliumcoachingllc.com/
- Corporate Closet Quiz: https://corpclosetquiz.com/0
Does your job make you happy? Do you even know how to define what you love or hate about your job? On today's show, we are going through a helpful exercise to define your professional goals and even figure out what you like the best - and the least - about your work. Plus, hear the plans for my next tattoo (spoiler alert, it's Pikachu.)
Does your job search feel like it’s stuck in quicksand? Learn the four tricks to stop struggling and gain real traction. Plus, find out the top key metrics to see if your job search is a success or an exercise in futility. On the tattoo front, learn how koi fish can give you strength and perseverance to overcome your own challenges.
Yep, it’s a reboot! I will give you some tips on how to find your purpose while giving you deeper insight into my own background.
Let’s face it: no one enjoys having “difficult conversations.” The underperforming employee, the challenging customer, or the overbearing boss can all cause communication barriers. However, there are tricks to learn how to listen and become a better communicator to overcome these challenges. Our guest is Executive Coach Carole Stizza, owner of Relevant Insight. With over 30 years of expertise in Human resources, facilitation, conflict negotiation, training and development, and conflict negotiation, Carole coaches individuals and teams to define their unique goals and successfully achieve them.
How to get a hold of Carole:
website: https://www.relevant-insight.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolestizza/
Instagram: @relevantinsightcoaching
What’s your type? No, I’m not talking about dating, I’m talking about your personality! As one of the most common and insightful personality tests, the Enneagram helps people understand themselves and others through nine interconnected personality types. Today’s guest Margot Burns shares the Enneagram Empowerment Principle, which is an amazing tool that business leaders use to improve their own performance while discovering the strengths on their team.
Get in touch with Margot:
Website: www.margotburnscoaching.com
Email: wakeup@margotburnscoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margotburnscoaching/
As a business leader, are you hiding your magic? According to Michelle McGlade’s research, two out of every three high performing women report that they are hiding their brilliance. While most leaders are great at being chameleons to fit whatever the company needs, by not being their authentic selves, they are actually cheating the company out of their best strengths and abilities. In today’s show, Michelle helps us discover how leaders are hiding and how they can step out of the shadow of fear to become their best selves on every front.
Reach out to Michelle:
Website: https://michellemcglade.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemcglade/
Quiz: www.unhideyourmagicquiz.com
If you are a service-oriented person, finding a job at a nonprofit organization can be the perfect way to earn a living while giving back to your community. However, finding the right nonprofit that fits your own vision can be more challenging. Join us as The Nonprofit Nerd Jarrett Ransom, President of The Rayvan Group, shares tips on how to not only find a great organization that is aligned with your own values but also allows you to be your authentic self.
Jarrett Ransom is known as the Nonprofit Nerd. She began her consulting firm in 2009 and works exclusively with nonprofits. She is passionate about creating community, empowering others to see and exceed their full potential. She wears many hats and under her leadership and guidance, her teams across the nation raise millions of dollars every year to support and sustain their mission. The Rayvan Group has helped create sustainable fundraising strategies for start-up to multi-million dollar charitable organizations. As President and CEO of The Rayvan Group, Jarrett consults with nonprofits to help them see the future of their organization. In addition, Jarrett is the co-host of the American Nonprofit Academy’s Nonprofit Show where she brings her dynamic energy and enthusiasm to the weekly show featuring nonprofit thought leaders and topics from around the globe. Jarrett and her son love to adventure and explore the great outdoors. They have currently visited 11 National Parks so far and plan on seeing all US National Parks together.
Reach out to Jarett:
therayvangroup.com
Social Media: Nonprofit Nerd
LinkedIn: Jarrett Ransom
How does it feel to build a career based on your passions? For many creatives in the media, entertainment, and arts it requires personal drive, hustle, and – of course – talent! Today’s guest Dia Kline blends a mix of public speaking, humor, and congenial anosmia to define her career on her own terms. Tune in to find out how you can craft your own career by building on your personal strengths.
Get in touch with Dia:
dia@personaltouchcareerservices.com
Do you feel unfulfilled and stuck at your current job? Have you spent hours researching and analyzing career options, only to end up at square one? Certified Career Coach and author Danielle Menditch Roessele shares her Inner Compass Process, which involved diving into your childhood and to tell your story and clarify the innate talents that lead to rewarding work – both personally and financially.
Reach out to Danielle:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleroessle/
https://www.innercompasscoach.com/
If you are like almost everyone in the United States, you may have engaged in some emotional eating over the past year. However, the issue could be more prevalent than just raiding the kitchen while you are bored. Today, health coach, author, and massage therapist Amber Stevens gives us the run-down on how to redefine your relationship with food to bring about a more balanced lifestyle. Plus, we discuss the challenges and rewards of writing a book, working with multiple revenue streams, and diversifying your career to weather any storm.
Contact Amber:
Book: www.youareboundless.com/book Website: www.YouAreBoundless.com Facebook: @Amber.Stevens.You.Are.Boundless Instagram: www.instagram.com/amberstevens.boundless/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/amber-stevens-81b6b41a/
There’s a terrible illness plaguing workers these days. It saps their energy, making them dread Mondays and crush their dreams. I’m not talking about COVID – it is Career Burn-Out. If you feel like your talents are wasted or that your work isn’t supporting your purpose, it might be time to get courageous and explore not just a new job, but a whole new career. Today’s guest career coach Tami Palmer with Grey Zone Mentoring collaborates with clients to help them make intentional career decisions, steering them away from shiny objects and mapping the next move for a positive and meaningful career.
Contact Tami:
tpalmer@greyzonementoring.com
www.greyzonementoring.com
Tami's Facebook Groups:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TamisTribe
https://www.facebook.com/groups/careertalkbygreyzone
2020 created another casualty in the workforce that we are just beginning to feel: The Female Recession. Suddenly, working parents were expected to manage their children’s schooling all while working 50+ hours a week. Face with the choice of their family or their career, many were forced into a hard decision that will impact their earning potential for years. Sadly, LGBTQ+, disabled, and persons of color were even more severely impacted. What can be done to help support women and heads-of-households in keeping their careers, their families, and even their sanity intact?
Entrepreneur Marie Hale’s brainchild Fwd.rEvolution offers resources in all these areas. Launching in early 2021, the multi-faceted initiative brings industry leaders to the table with effected populations, providing practical resources in home schooling management, training, certifications, job searching, and networking. Together, we can do more than just empower each other – we can take back the power in the workforce and build a sustainable and brighter future for us all.
Reach out to Marie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-hale/
https://twitter.com/FwdRevolution
https://www.facebook.com/fwd.rEvolution/
Marie's artist: Angie Kozak
Success in any business depends on how well we establish our business practices, market ourselves, and expand our reach while doing the work that we love and – even better – were called to do. Today’s guest Laura Powers is celebrity psychic with eight books and six podcasts. She’s been featured by Will Ferrell’s “Ron Burgundy Podcast”, Buzzfeed, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, Motherboard Magazine by Vice, and many other media outlets. She is a clairvoyant, psychic medium, writer, actress, model, producer, writer, and creative entrepreneur. Today we dive into how she balances running her business with completing her life’s work on this plane.
Ever since she was a child, Laura has seen and sensed ghosts and spirits and she has learned how to manage those experiences, using this ability to connect with the angelic and other realms. She now uses her experience communicating with angels, spirits, and other energy beings to help her clients better understand and change their lives.
Contact Laura:
www.healingpowers.net
www.powershour.biz
www.laurapowers.net
310-598-7871
Without a doubt, the travel industry has experienced a big hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even before this virus, travel agents were becoming a rare breed based on the prevalence of do-it-yourself vacation planning online. In spite of this, today’s guest Samantha Schultz launched her successful business, Plan Your Perfect Vacation, in 2016. Her clients could not have been more grateful, especially as she exercised all of her creative problem solving to go beyond their expectations. Join us as we discuss the evolution of the travel industry and why you need an expert in your pocket for the unexpected.
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Website- www.planyourperfectvacation.com
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Facebook- www.facebook.com/planyourperfectvacation
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Instagram- www.instagram.com/planyourperfectvacation
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Email – Samantha@PlanYourPerfectVacation.com
Samantha Schultz - ACC
Franchise Owner | Travel Planner
www.planyourperfectvacation.com
Have you ever felt that you weren’t worthy of your job or promotion? Do you doubt your accomplishments? Are you scared of being exposed as a fraud, even though people praise your performance? Then you might have impostor syndrome. And it is way more common than you might think. Even Einstein worried that he wasn’t smart enough! Executive Coach Jen Coken tells us more about these self-limiting beliefs and how to apply practical strategies to remove these doubts from your life.
In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, many companies are stating their commitment to actively stand against racism in our society. But what is the best possible way to do this? Social media posts are fine, but how can we work together to address systemic racism and work towards progress on the individual and professional level? Today’s guest is Latricia Friend, one of the career coaches and writers at Personal Touch Career Services who also manages her own business ventures in the New York City area.
No doubt, the COVID shutdowns impacted the artist community in all of it forms, including tattoo artists. Working as independent contractors, many did not qualify for the special loans and the unemployment relief was hard-won, if at all. What’s a creative person to do? Form a new business model, of course! And that is exactly what local tattoo artist Nate Stephens did. While all shops were closed, Nate designed a line of t-shirts specifically for the pandemic age that not only supported his income but also raised funds for first responders and other hard-hut industries, such as restaurants. BONUS! Now that shops are re-opening, Nate will tell us how to comply with the new COVID restrictions when you get your COVID commemorative tattoo.
Find Nate on social media:
@natestephenstattoo
It’s an old but true statement: “You are judged by the company you keep.” While your mom might have used it as a warning, it is also a formula for success. When high-performing business leaders connect with each for networking, professional development, and good old-fashioned encouragement, amazing things can happen. Guest Meghann Conter is the founder of The Dames, an international online membership organization with networking events in multiple cities that specifically caters to women entrepreneurs and executives who lead 6- and 7-figure businesses. Learn more about finding your flock and how sticking with the winners can really boost your own business performance.
Learn about and apply for membership from anywhere in the world at www.thedames.co/joinvirtual
Meghann is on LinkedIn, FB and Insta as well as Meghann Conter- mention Tattooed Freaks podcast!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghannconter/
https://www.facebook.com/MeghannConter
Without a doubt, COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on the workforce as businesses close to accommodate public health measures. However, times of strife often kick off innovation in unexpected ways. Today’s guest Danielle Menditch with Inner Compass Coach leads a discussion on the way work will be redefined from here on forward. Whether it is an increase in work/life balance, hiring in new or expanding industries, or implementing creative tech solutions, there is indeed hope for the American worker.
Reach Danielle Menditch at www.Innercompasscoach.com
Are you ready to earn six figures? If not, what is holding you back? Believe it or not, the first step on the pathway to a lucrative career is the belief that it is possible. While “manifesting” is all well and good, don’t forget about the next steps: strategy, goals, and hard work! Joining us is career coach and successful executive Julia Rock, who has been instrumental in helping other break through into that elusive six-figures – and beyond.
We always hear how important networking is to our careers. However, in a world where more and more people are working from home or by remote, how can they stay connected to their network and build new connections? While social media is very valuable, one of the growing trends are the use of online meetings. Today’s guest, Natalie Asper Carnes, is the former President of the Domestic Estate Management Association’s (DEMA) Virtual Chapter, which brought together professionals in the luxury lifestyle management industry from across the globe.
Contact Natalie on LinkedIn:
LinkedIn.com/In/LadyButlerNatalie/
It’s true: sometimes we are our own worst enemies. This is abundantly clear when one considers the self-limiting beliefs that hold us back from meeting our goals. From struggles with money mindsets to impostor syndrome, people everywhere are throttling their potential by buying into these old beliefs. How can one recognize these lies when they appear and break through to true success? Joining me today is Teri Karjala, an Inspirational Speaker, Life Transformational Strategist, Licensed Professional Counselor and Published Author, sharing her strategies about breaking these self-limiting beliefs to embrace your dreams.
Get in contact with Teri:
www.talkingwithteri.com
Surprisingly enough, even in this age of social media, email marketing is still one of the best ways for businesses to carry their message to their followers. However, it needs to be done right. From building your list the right way to making sure that you provide valuable content, email allows businesses to connect deeply with their audiences in ways that a meme never could. Today’s guest is speaker and email marketing expert LeeAnn Marie Webster, who will tell us about how to build “Email with H.E.A.R.T.” and make a strong impact on our companies’ bottom lines.
Get a hold of LeeAnn:
leeannmariewebster.com
emailwithheart.com
Ever hear a distinctive voice on a program and wonder, “Gee, how does someone get a job like that?” As part of our series on unusual careers, Voice Over Actor and Career Coach Harry Prichett joins us to give a run-down on this unique – and changing – industry. For over 25 years, Harry held a successful career in acting, improvisational comedy, theatre, and a variety of creative works, including serving as the Voice of the History Channel for over 10 years. Since 2014, Harry has been coaching people to reinvent their careers to follow their passions, wherever they may lie.
Whether you are moving into a new location or are hoping to score a job in a new city, relocation needs a real strategy to be successful. Building a new network, finding resources, and realistically assessing potential cost are just a few of the consideration. Joining us is Tim Nowak, HR & Relocation Director at Perry & Co. He is a proud member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Relocation Director’s Council, and Mile High SHRM.
Tim’s E-Mail: tnowak@perryandco.com
Tim’s Website: https://www.perryandco.com/real-estate-agents/tim-nowak%2C+crp%2C+gms-t_80/
Tim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-nowak-mba-crp-gms-t-shrm-scp-86408522/
The Gig Economy seems to be the hot way to earn a living without having a job. Yet, it really is nothing new. As early as 2010, career coaches and experts were touting the potential of Protean careers, where people take on multiple revenue streams to create a career on their own terms. Whether seeking financial stability, flexibility, or diverse professional interests, being your own boss in multiple settings offers unique opportunities – so long as you can manage the challenges that come with it. Our guest Latricia Friend is a master of the new gig economy, having established her own Fractional Household Management business in New York while simultaneously working as a career coach and representative for Rodan and Fields Skincare.
Reach Latricia:
householdmanagementservices.com
IG: @housemgmtsrvcs @careerdocsnyc
The term “emotional intelligence” has been batted around for years, but what is it? And how does it make leaders more effective? In a world where people spend the majority of their time at work, it has been proven that leaders with higher emotional intelligence naturally create a more inclusive and vibrant workplace. Plus, for those who strive to increase their own emotional intelligence, they reap the direct benefits of improved self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management. Today’s guest Yvette Costa of Full Circle Coaching uses the unique approach of blending proven yoga concepts and exercises with forward-thinking career coaching to help executives become balanced in mind, body, and spirit – and emerge as highly effective business leaders at the same time.
Contact Yvette:
https://yvettecosta.com/
Most people HATE even the thought of networking. Their minds conjure the worst possible situation: a mass of 200+ people standing in a crowded room, shoving business cards at each other and trying to make a strong impression over the sound of the music. Fortunately, that’s not really the full scope of networking. In fact, networking is merely reaching out to people that you either already know or haven’t met yet for the purpose of building positive professional relationships. Together with my guest, communications coach and multi-talented performer Ron Ben-Joseph, we will explore how networking really works and how to apply the “just one person” philosophy to become a super effective networker – even if you are an introvert.
Contact Ron: https://artfulspeaking.com/
Is it REALLY possible to do what you love AND get paid for it? Even better, can you get paid WELL? All too often, people who pursue their passions professionally are asked to take a dip in salary or benefits just for the “privilege” of following their heart. My guest Peter Van Ryder is an experienced Estate Manager and Butler who also teaches these same skills in focused workshops, designed to help private service professionals go from reactionary management to proactive leadership. Discover his own journey from realizing that his dream job was a well-respected profession to earning his stripes in less-than-ideal settings before hitting that perfect mix for where he is today.
Reach Peter: peter@hnwsolutions.com www.hnwsolutions.com
Ghosting (noun): the practice of ending a relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. While originally used in the dating world, job seekers are now turning this horrible practice into their own job search. Recruiters are left sitting in conference rooms after an interviewee doesn’t show up. Employers are left eyeballing empty doorways after the new hire decides to pull a no-call, no-show for their first day of work. And yes, employers have been doing this same silence act on job seekers for decades. What’s going on here? Today’s guest is John Bohannon, co-owner of Pridestaff in Arvada, CO, as we discuss how damaging ghosting really is for both the candidates and the employers – and what can be done to repair these relationships.
Believe it or not, just searching for jobs online and filling out applications is not a real job search strategy. So, what are you really doing all day? From dealing with the HR departments to tracking down hiring managers, the real work of your job search goes far beyond the job boards. My guest is career coach and Personal Touch Career Services’ staff writer, Melissa Kelley.
Our Sponsor: Personal Touch Career Services
https://personaltouchcareerservices.com/
It seems like today that manners and etiquette often get pushed aside, even in the workplace. However, these important social conventions do more than just dictate how professionals should communicate with each other. By paying attention to proper etiquette and protocol, you can show sensitivity and respect to others – and gain more respect yourself! Today’s guest is Charles MacPherson, founder of the Charles MacPherson Butler Academy in Toronto, Ontario and author of three books: “The Butler Speaks,” “The Pocket Butler,” and ‘The Pocket Butler’s Guide to Travel.”
Get in touch with Mr. MacPherson:
http://www.charlesmacpherson.com/
Tattoo art by the incomparable Sailor Jerry
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You’ve seen it in every single job posting’s requirement: “Must have excellent communication skills.” In fact, it is such a cliché, the words themselves have become meaningless. So, why does HR keep using them? Even more important, what are managers seeking in their new employees? Today’s guest Ron Ben-Joseph is a public speaking and storytelling coach with Artful Speaking, where he helps executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and performers solve their communication issues both during presentations and during their everyday life.
CareerBuilder study (2014): http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?sd=4/10/2014&id=pr817&ed=12/31/2014
Inc Artical: https://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/5-tests-hiring-best-employees.html
Get in touch with Ron: artfulspeaking.com or on twitter @ronbenjoseph
Ron's tattoo was done by Mike Austin of Tomato Tattoo in Lisle, IL.
We love tattoos! However, walking in to a shop for your first tattoo can be daunting! We speak with Tattooers Sarah Jamison of Lucky 13 in Lakewood, CO and Monica Lee of Auspicious Tattoo in Boulder, CO about what to expect and how to make sure you’re getting exactly what you want. Jasmine Giffen, piercer at Celebrity Tattoo in Lakewood, CO, is also back on the show.
Get in touch with Sarah:
Instagram: @shotajamo
Email: jamisonjamison@gmail.com
Get in touch with Monica:
Instagram: @monicamoonbunny
Email: monicamoonbunny@gmail.com
Get in touch with Jasmine:
Instagram: @sadopacivist
Facebook: Piercings by Jasmine https://www.facebook.com/sadopacivist/
Modern Body Piercing has existed as a sub-culture of a sub-culture since the 1970’s, but has seen a surge in mainstream popularity since the 1990’s. Now, more popular than ever, Professional Body Piercer’s want you to know that: “Yes! It does matter where you get pierced!” And you deserve so much better than the dangerous practices of the mall. The week’s guests are Will Von Doome--Piercer, APP member and host of Real Talk: A Piercing Podcast--and Jasmine Giffen, senior piercer at Celebrity Tattoo in Denver, CO. Listen as we discuss the importance of quality jewelry, how to look at a piercer’s portfolio, and, most importantly, how to find safe piercers.
Get in touch with Will:
All Social Media: Will Von Doome
Listen to "Real Talk" https://realtalkapiercingpodcast.com/
Get in touch with Jasmine:
Instagram: @sadopacivist
Facebook: Piercings by Jasmine https://www.facebook.com/sadopacivist/
Failure: an inevitable fact of life. But is it actually the backbone of real success? My guest Jordan George, speaker, HR and Talent Development Leader and a successful screw-up will talk about how failure is the essential element to our real personal development.
Contact Jordan George:
http://askjordangeorge.com/
Twitter: @AskJordanGeorge
Picture: "Dragon and Waves" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Not Donna's actual tattoo)
With the current record-breaking low unemployment, companies are fighting to attract and retain top talent. One of the best tools is to develop a good company culture. But what does that really mean? While both employers and job seekers want a “great fit,” few organizations can define their culture, much less consciously develop one that will draw and keep the best employees. Our guest today is Kathleen Quinn Votaw, CEO of TalenTrust and author of “Solve the People Puzzle.”
For most of the USA, the unemployment rate is hovering between 2.5% to 4%. However, for people struggling with such difficulties as addiction recovery, domestic violence, and homelessness, the unemployment rates soar to 10-15% or more. For employers, this means that there is a great untapped resource for talent – if some reasonable accommodations can be made to create a trauma-informed workplace.
Rustin Tonn, Regional Manager at Newgistics, Inc. and Dan Weinstein, Vice President at Aon and Founder of Colorado Leadership Cares share ideas on how to make a more inclusive workplace, as well as offering ideas on how people can overcome these barriers to employment.
Contacts:
Dan Weinstein
m 720.291.1435
dan.weinstein@aon.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbweinstein
Twitter: @DanWeinstein_CO
Colorado Leadership Cares Website: www.CLCares.org
Rustin Tonn
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustin-tonn-phr-phrca-shrm-cp-02794816/
Twitter: @rustintonn
If you’ve seen “The Devil Wears Prada,” you may have one vision of what it means to be the personal assistant to a celebrity. But what is the reality like? My guest, Bonnie Low-Kramen, worked with Oscar winning actress Olympia Dukakis for 25 years. She will pull back the curtain and tell us the reality of serving the Hollywood Elites and the world’s rich and famous. Most importantly, her new mission to educate and empower Personal Assistants and Executive Assistants around the globe.
Bonnie Low-Kramen is the President Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting and author of “Be the Ultimate Assistant.” Her website, podcast, & blog: www.betheultimateassistant.com is named in “Top 7 Conferences to Attend in 2019” and “Top 5 Websites for Assistants” by Business Management Daily.
www.betheultimateassistant.com
www.linkedin.com/Bonnielowkramen/
bonnie@bonnielowkramen.com
Is your company embracing its company culture or is it unwittingly falling into groupthink? While everyone wants to “fit into” an organization, diversity can unconsciously be pushed to the wayside – including the tattooed population. Recent estimates show that 40% of Millennials have tattoos or some other form of body modification. Combine that with Gen Xers own ink, a significant portion of the work force carries body art. While not considered part of the typical demographics that are used to track diversity – such as gender, race, and age – many companies are starting to loosen their dress codes in considering tattoos. However, that’s not true everywhere! With my guest and diversity expert, Myranda Whitesides, we will discuss the lingering stigma towards tattoos, the importance of diversity, and understanding how well different industries deal with body art.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrandawhitesides/
Myranda’s artist information:
Work done at Mantra Tattoo by various artists, including Ben Parker (no longer there), Michael O'Farrell, and Timothy Kidd. They are in Lakewood, CO just off of Colfax and Wadsworth, and their phone is 303-239-8282.
https://mantratattoo.us/
It’s hard to believe that only in their 40s, many Gen Xers are facing age discrimination in their job searches and at work. However, employers that follow this practice are overlooking a vast resource in terms of talent, experience, and knowledge. Dedicated to putting a face to this employment crisis is filmmaker Nancy Fingerhood, who started the “I, Too, Am Qualified” project to raise awareness and encourage companies to rethink their model of the ideal candidate.
https://itooamqualified.wordpress.com
Resumes: your foot in the door to a wonderful job or the cursed document that will get you sent straight to the rejection pile. How can you make sure that you are using all the best practices to land interviews? Along with my guest and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) Melissa Kelley, we discuss the common tricks, traps, and tips to move your resume to the top of the pile while avoiding being screened out by the computers.
Tattoo of the Day artist: Porno Jim with Bound By Design in Denver, CO https://www.facebook.com/pjimtattoos/
We spend more time at work than we do with our friends and family. If you aren’t excited about your career, this quickly turns into a grind that must be endured rather than a sense of joy and accomplishment. With my guest and fellow career coach Danielle Menditch, we are discussing those tell-tale signs that your job is not what you were meant to do. Danielle's website: https://innercompasscoach.com/
No tattoo this week, but Danielle did have a tongue piercing once upon a time. Piercing pictured preformed by Jasmine Giffen. Instagram: @sadopacivist
Personal Touch: https://personaltouchcareerservices.com/
There is truth in that you get what you pay for. In a world that says, “Millennials are destroying industries,” it’s important to understand when it is necessary to pay for some expert advice – or insist on getting what you are worth as well. My guest today is Beth Sager, one of our staff writers and lead editor at the Personal Touch Career Services.
Everyone knows that networking is crucial to job hunting. But what if the mere idea of networking makes your heart palpated and sweat pour from your brow? Believe it or not, even the most introverted job seeker can conduct a successful job search and land a job they love. With my guest, career counselor Maggie Graham, we will discuss specific attitude changes and practical tips to get past your anxiety and find the RIGHT job for you.
Chances are, your purchasing decisions are strongly influenced by reputation marketing, even if you don’t know what that is. Hardly anyone even goes out to eat without checking the reviews of a new restaurant. Smart businesses – and smart job seekers – are learning how to use reputation marketing to their advantage. Our guest is Denny Basham, CEO and Sr. Consultant with Subsillio Consulting in Denver.
Boom and bust markets hit not only the stock market, but the employment market as well. For example, the Denver market is seeing some unprecedented growth in the real estate market. But just a few years ago, the scene looked extremely different, where foreclosures and devalued properties are the norm. My guest today is realtor Amy Wagner, who has been successful in both scenarios.
Have you ever been on an interview and gotten blindsided by behavioral interview questions? Commonly used to force the candidate to think of specific times in their work history that relate to the topic at hand, behavioral interviews can be the hardest types of questions to answer. Our special guest is Darla Peterson, a recruiter and owner of Diversified Personnel, who will give us the employers’ point of view on these tricky interviews.
Whether you are a job seeker or a business owner, knowing your numbers is critical to gauging your success, your performance, and – most importantly – how you can improve your results. Our guest Sean Kaiser, Director of Operations for the Egg & I franchise group in Arvada, CO, brings some solid advice on working with those numbers to move your professional efforts forward.
What is a “career first” mentality? Our guest Kami Welch from the Arvada Chamber of Commerce helps us explore the different, highly viable career options that may not require a college degree. Our employment needs in the areas of the skilled trades are not being met, which creates great opportunities for entry level jobs that can pull in $60,000 a year. Plus, what are the training options not only for Millennials but Gen X as well.
Many people are encouraging Millenials and Gen X to start a business. Today we talk with Mary Ruth Tracy, owner of Tracy's Place in Arvada, CO, about the benefits and challenges of making it on your own.