#27 - 50 Ways to Get a Job with Dev Aujla
Career Therapy Podcast e.27 - 50 Ways to Get a Job, with Author Dev Aujla
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#27), we talk with Dev Aujla, company builder and author of 50 Ways To Get A Job.
We’re crazy excited to share today's episode of the podcast with you all. Dev is the author and creator of 50waystogetajob.com. His career spans everything from non-profits to venture capital. And he is an incredibly interesting thinker and creator.
Our conversation today dives into Dev’s perspectives on life, focus, the job search, and so much more. The ideas we discussed have been buzzing with us since we spoke, so we can’t wait for you to tune in!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Dev Aujla
2:00 that nonprofit life
4:30 you can be anything
5:30 how working is tied to living
7:20 how to deal with jealousy
8:10 “wrangling your emotions”
9:18 don’t get robbed of agency
11:30 “more and more” + how to “game the system”
12:50 do the work yourself
13:55 having a deep knowledge
16:40 own the title of whatever it is you want to do
17:20 having a “peer to peer mindset”
18:00 ask a question!
20:20 the company that no one knows about
21:00 why the system is not broken
21:45 a good question has its own momentum
28:35 for the job seeker, time moves more slowly
32:00 what are you most excited about?
36:00 open up opportunity to learn
41:30 “you have to let go of who you were”
42:44 how we see ourselves MATTERS
45:00 get out of your own limiting thoughts and into a creative space
37:20 take a consultative approach
39:00 Martin’s take on adding value
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#26 - Laid Off Due to COVID, with Cesar Romero
Career Therapy Podcast e.26 - Laid Off In the Travel Industry Due to COVID, with Community Manager Cesar Romero
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#26), we talk with Cesar Romero, a Community Manager & UX Designer who is helping creators design better online communities. He talks with us today about how COVID layoffs hit the travel industry and how he has been approaching his search during the pandemic.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Cesar Romero
1:45 taking people on a journey
3:125 blog post: “what am I doing here?”
4:40 “cultural liaison”
6:30 being relieved but scared
8:10 how do you go through ALL the feeling?
11:10 sacrifices, but also
12:10 what were people around you saying?
16:00 “create the luck that shows up around them”
19:00 good & bad things
20:20 if this is something you want to pursue, go all in
22:55 what once was making you happy....
24:00 UX Design
26:00 what were some of the emotions after that bank transition?
28:00 transitioning into a new phase of life
29:50 stake a claim, add structure
31:00 being a dad during the COVID-19 era
32:05 adding value to ca company
33: The emotions — hardest thing about transformation
34:45 building a community
37:20 take the consulting approach
39:00 Martin’s take on adding value
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#25 - Setting Boundaries at Work with LCSW Garrett Shotwell
Career Therapy Podcast e.25 - Understanding Your Values & Setting Boundaries at Work, with Garrett Shotwell
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#25), we talk with Garrett Shotwell, LCSW, Owner, and Psychotherapist at Illumination Psychotherapy. Throughout the conversation, which is part of Career Therapy’s ‘Talks With Therapists’ series, we discuss workplace trauma, understanding your values, working remotely, and setting healthy boundaries at work.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Garrett Shotwell
2:50 difference between online and in-person therapy
5:40 virtual interviewing
6:06 mirror neurons and how they work (generally)
7:30 “am I looking at a screen or am I looking at a person?”
8:20 why am I so tired?
10:40 anxiety
14:50 how does the digital noise affect people’s lives?
15:55 our relationship with social media
16:40 “mindful to mindless”
18:00 having power in our career
19:00 imposter syndrome
19:45 selling your goods for a price
23:40 what are their values?
24:20 a quarterly evaluation of your core values
25:00 getting to know your core values
26:50 what’s your ideal day?
29:55 gaslighting
33:20 how milestones in your career impact decision making
34:40 when values are encroached upon
35:25 between stimulus and response, that is where the core values live
38:21 the ability to choose our response
42:00 humans, suffering animals
44:20 a buffer in curiosity
45:50 the emotional ups and downs of the job search
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#24 - Laid Off From My Copywriting Job, with Sarah Brooks
Career Therapy Podcast e.24 - Laid Off From My Copywriting Job & Started My Own Business, with Sarah Brooks
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#24), we chat with copywriter, content marketer / strategist, and creator of The Sounds She Collected newsletter, Sarah Brooks.
Sarah’s created multichannel content and fostered content strategies across industries like hospitality, fintech, information technology, health and wellness, nonprofit organizations, and higher education, and for companies like Hyatt, Chili’s, Inspirato, O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul, the Illinois Office of Tourism, Columbia College Chicago, and LexisNexis.
In this episode, she shares her story of going through a layoff as a writer and how this experience inspired her to start her own business. We talk music journalism, marketing work for hospitality groups, and why Sarah hates the term personal brand, among many other things. Dive in.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Sarah Brooks
1:32 how did she get into the arts scene?
2:15 watch ‘Almost Famous’ and become a music journalist.
4:40 what were some of the challenges?
6:05 toughest thing is feeling like she has to have a brand
7:15 when does imposter syndrome flare up?
9:35 what does freelance work help with?
12:22 what part of being a writer helps her in the job search?
17:40 artificial intelligence
18:03 how does she stay motivated?
23:40 making the jump to full-time freelance work
25:15 would she do anything differently?
27:45 personal rebranding as a freelance writer
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#23 - Laid Off From My HR Job, with HR Specialist Gabrielle Wojtala
Career Therapy Podcast e.23 - Laid Off From My HR Job, with Gabrielle Wojtala
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#23), we chat with Gabrielle Wojtala about her Life After Layoff story.
Gabrielle is a Human Resource Generalist at Amount, where she leads the onboarding experience, facilitates payroll processing, and advocates for community engagement. In this episode, she shares tips on how to successfully communicate with human resources staff at major companies, and how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of any layoff.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Gabrielle Wojtala
2:20 cooking curry
3:20 the onboarding experience
4:30 what should job seekers pay attention to?
8:40 butting heads with a manager
12:40 what was it she liked about the company in the first place?
14:48 what would she do differently?
18:00 the day after the layoff / emotional eating and cooking
19:00 taking a step back: it wasn’t her
20:10 why you need to get out of your apartment
23:15 having specific questions in networking
26:15 why networks are crucial
28:00 building connections within a company
28:45 diversity and inclusion
31:30 how to talk to HR
34:15 negotiating with employers
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#22 - Laid Off from My Audio Engineer Teaching Job
Career Therapy Podcast e.22 - Laid Off from my Audio Engineer Teaching Job , with Andy Bosnak
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#22), we chat with audio engineer & podcast producer Andy Bosnak.
Andy joins us on the Life After Layoff series of the Career Therapy Podcast today to discuss his experiences working in the audio engineering podcasting world, and how a toxic environment can grow around you at work. Sometimes, he says, it is a relief to be let go.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Andy Bosnak
3:15 producing music for bands
4:05 teaching at vocational schools
5:05 going to DePaul cinema school
7:55 getting into the sound for film teaching job
11:49 new directors changing the culture
15:00 catching students cheating
15:45 a new management system
17:40 troubleshooting problems
21:35 “predatory sides of the education industry”
23:35 the role changes over time
27:34 gaslighting
33:55 sincere networking post lay-off
35:00 LinkedIn is evolving to a place where people are more personal
37:20 what is Andy most excited about?
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#21 - How Therapy Helps Your Career with Dr. Dan Mortenson PHD
Career Therapy Podcast e.21 - How Therapy Helps You Deal With Uncertainty
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#21), we chat with Dr. Dan Mortenson about how to develop more comfort around uncertainty.
Dr. Mortenson has worked with Chicago Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Center since 2012 and specializes in working with anxiety and other mood disorders in all age ranges. Originally from northeastern New Jersey, he graduated with honors from Brown University with degrees in Psychology and Sociology before beginning his formal training as a psychologist.
Our conversation on the Career Therapy Podcast touches on the intersectionality between anxiety, stress, and the job search. It’s a really good episode, and one sure to help you release any job or career and/or job-oriented stress. Tune in!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Dr. Dan Mortenson
1:12 who is Dr. Dan?
2:32 grad school in Houston, Texas
4:59 issues for job searchers
9:30 one bad experience can color everything
10:20 imagining advertising like Mad Men
11:25 Egyptology
12:20 why getting a job won’t fix everything
13:55 why stress is okay
16:10 fighting binary thinking / cognitive distortions
19:01 dealing with anxiety
21:50 orchestra analogy
23:15 how we should relate to emotions
25:30 uninvited guest showing up at a birthday party
28:49 what we choose to give attention to
33:10 a “healthy relationship” with anxiety
40:15 how to survive in “the new normal” covid era
41:40 “when this is all over”
45:03 damage control for when you’re “in the red”
49:13 should you see a career coach or a therapist?
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#20 - Laid Off from Brand Manager Job with Meg Murphy
Career Therapy Podcast e.20 - Laid Off from Brand Manager Job, with Meg Murphy
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#20), Meg Murphy talks us through her layoff story as a Brand and Product Manager, and how she leveraged her unique community (Chicago Superstars) to bounce back and land a job during the pandemic.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Meg Murphy
2:32 how’d Meg get into the marketing world?
8:40 “networking in spite of a lay-off”
13:25 the actual lay-off story
17:45 job searching pre COVID pandemic
21:00 loss of identity during a lay-off
22:00 marketing yourself
23:52 exactly what she did to market herself
27:00 separating job from identity
29:30 avoiding downward spirals
32:42 Chicago Superstars Slack group
35:50 “networking through personal branding”
38:14 what advice would Meg give?
44:44 what has Meg learned?
47:40 the most important thing: separating your identity from your job
50:15 ‘it ain’t all sunshine & rainbows’
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#19 - Laid Off From My Sr. VP of Marketing Job, with Shauna Sikorski Griffiths
Career Therapy Podcast e.19 - Laid Off from my Sr. VP of Marketing Job
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#19), Shauna S. Griffiths talks us through her layoff story as a Brand and Product Manager, and how she leveraged her community to bounce back and land a job during the pandemic. During the conversation, we touch on topics like marketing solutions, brand partnerships, executive & leadership Coaching, and remote leadership.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Shauna Griffiths
1:30 SLG Impact company intro
2:25 how’d she get into marketing?
6:11 “banging on doors”
8:00 I won’t get the job, but I will get the connection
11:38 how the athlete’s mindset helps
15:35 the lay-off story
19:00 why job safety doesn’t exist
19:50 personal identity through the job
22:30 work culture in Colorado
23:55 separating identity from a job
26:40 the ebb & flow of personal/career balance
27:20 day of the lay-off
30:30 no more tears
32:20 how to take back control
39:00 “I don’t work for them ... yet.”
40:23 what Shauna’s currently working on
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#18 - Life After Layoff with a Couple in Vegas, Matt & Millie Haase
Career Therapy Podcast e.18 - Life After Layoff with a Couple in Vegas, Matt & Millie Haase
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#18), we chat with Matt & Millie Haase, who share their Life After Layoff stories and also get into some exciting news for their family. In this episode, we touch on topics such as the Las Vegas hospitality industry, transitioning between careers, and the challenges that layoffs pose to a new family.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Matt & Millie Haase
4:30 what’s Vegas about?
5:05 hospitality industry in Vegas
7:57 casinos during COVID
13:28 Matt’s lay-off
18:33 reactions to the layoffs
23:03 getting into healthcare
24:05 having a baby impacting their lives
27:13 finding motivation
28:54 reaching out for help
29:28 long-term effects of networking
31:02 supporting one another
35:00 not being in a rush / thinking critically
37:28 their advice to others
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#17 - Life After Layoff with UX Researcher Wayne Kim
Career Therapy Podcast e.17 - Life After Layoff with UX Researcher Wayne Kim
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#17), we speak with UX researcher Wayne Kim.
During the episode, we talk about Wayne’s career-long journey to better understand the needs of the user, his passions for surfing, cycling, and bagel making, and why it might be better to be a “buoy on the waves.”
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Wayne Kim
2:07 how did he get into UX research?
5:55 empathy in user experience
7:35 looking at the job search as a research project
8:10 Buddhist concept of wise selfishness
10:20 the lay-off itself
14:05 being a better teammate and making bagels
18:30 being deliberate about the information we take in
21:05 pros and cons of startups
31:05 why good questions make you rich
36:21 millennial informal caregiving, student loan debt
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#16 - Life After Layoff with VP of Talent, Nicole Townsend
Career Therapy Podcast e.16 - Life After Layoff with VP of Talent, Nicole Townsend
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#16), we talk with Strategy, Culture and Communication Consultant & Mentor Nicole Townsend.
During the episode, we talk through Nicole’s layoff story, from VP of Talent with Raley’s, and her subsequent journey to found Experience Counts, LLC.
Nicole’s Experience Counts company puts 20 years experience in corporate HR and marketing roles into practice to help make work count for employees. In Nicole’s words, “fulfilled individuals are more energized to serve their customers and more likely to exceed business goals.”
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 Introducing Nicole Townsend
2:10 how did she get into storytelling?
4:20 transition from journalism to media relations
5:38 the lay-off story
10:03 the actual lay-off
13:40 back into the job market
17:56 “a fork in the road:” onwards to HR
21:30 processing a lay-off
27:39 first interview after 15 years
30:26 founding Experience Counts
32:15 when SHE has to fire someone
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#15 - Life After Layoff with Business Recruiter and Career Coach Junette Caloroso
Career Therapy Podcast e.15 - Life After Layoff with Business Recruiter and Career Coach Junette Caloroso
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#15), we talk with business recruiter and career coach Junette Caloroso.
Following a stint as a senior recruiter at Wish, Junette went on to found her own company, Build With June, where she is now a career strategist and team builder.
June is passionate about building communities, companies, and individuals by providing the tools they need to show up in confidence through their strengths. Her goal is to help them believe in themselves by having them see what she saw in them all along.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 Introducing Junette ‘June’ Caloroso
3:00 the 5 stages of grief
4:15 pivoting into being a business owner
6:00 investing in a business coach
8:04 the small steps to building a business
11:50 commenter to creator
15:55 the day of her lay-off
18:25 her kid offering to pay bills to help out
23:13 our impressions of layoffs
26:13 the challenges of being a “solo-preneuer”
31:24 the best way to deal with a lay-off
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#14 - Life After Layoff with Creative Career Coach Juliet Barrett
Career Therapy Podcast e.14 - Life After Layoff with Creative Career Coach Juliet Barrett
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.14), we welcome creative career coach Juliet Barrett back for the second time. Juliet is a career coach based in Chicago, and in this conversation she joins us to talk about how her layoff informed her coaching, pushed her to try new things, and challenged her emotionally.
It’s an inspiring story, and a unique one as well. After all, a career coach coping with uncertainty after a layoff isn’t something we might ordinarily expect. Nevertheless, Juliet’s story, as it’s currently playing out, has a happy ending. These days, she leads the career team at San Francisco-based company Springboard, helping clients get hired for the tech industry’s most in-demand jobs.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Juliet Barrett
1:42 learning as a lifestyle philosophy
7:10 being a ‘Jill of all trades’ in Chicago
12:20 “hey I’m available” conversations
15:05 what she loved about her old job
18:52 “a change occurred”
22:02 the day of the lay-off
34:13 vulnerability in freelancing
37:00 the journey back / the journey forward
38:49 a 2 month hiatus from job searching
41:04 8 months of unemployment
43:20 “code-switching”
44:39 looking for the opportunity
49:00 self-care during the day
52:50 her advice for job seekers
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#13 - Life After Layoff with Production Assistant Veronica Garcia
Career Therapy Podcast e.13 - Life After Layoff with Production Assistant Veronica Garcia
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.13), we welcome production assistant Veronica Garcia. Veronica, a Chicago-based PA, found that getting laid off has given her the ability to pause, reflect, and reimagine her career. These days, she’s interested in social work and non-profit, so if you (or anyone you know) know of any opportunities in those spaces, contact her via her LinkedIn profile.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Veronica Garcia
2:50 lay-off came at a fortunate time
3:19 how she got into film
6:57 “results being in my head”
7:31 comparing ourselves
12:59 filing for unemployment
17:03 the journey forward
18:15 saving money moving home
22:35 an interest in social work
24:35 getting a mentor
26:35 getting inspiration for the job search
29:38 why you should hire yourself
33:25 chunking or batching
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#12 - Life After Layoff with Content Marketer John Thomas Lang
Career Therapy Podcast e.12 - Life After Layoff with Content Marketer John Thomas Lang
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.12), we welcome content marketer John Thomas Lang. This episode is the first dedicated episode in our new Life After Layoff series, where we explore the emotional side of job layoffs.
In our conversation, John shares his experiences going through layoffs while working as a content marketer. John combines a business mind with a creative soul as Head of Marketing at Amount. His passion for brand, content, and funnel optimization has been integral in scaling multiple award-winning tech startups in Chicago. A proud Colorado native, you can find him digging through the crates for vinyl records in his spare time.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing John Thomas Lang
0:53 “tell me about yourself”
1:55 a path from music to marketing
4:00 the lay-off story
6:38 a lay-off done “well?”
10:20 360° feedback
12:35 the day of the lay-off
16:34 experiencing shame after a lay-off
21:45 the best way to network
25:00 the “bounce back” strategy
28:28 how to fortify your identity
33:00 the “practice” mentality
35:50 the touch points that led him to his current job
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#11 - VP Chats, featuring Global Program Manager Carlos Rebellon
Career Therapy Podcast e.11 - Our First Episode of VP Chats, featuring Global Program Manager Carlos Rebellon
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.11), we chat with Carlos Rebellon, who is the Program Manager for Product Change Management at Northern Trust Corporation.
For a little background, Northern Trust Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois that caters to corporations, institutional investors, and ultra high net worth individuals. It is one of the largest banking institutions in the United States and one of the oldest banks in continuous operation.
Martin worked with Carlos at the credit card brand Discover back in the day, and in this conversation they discuss the best practices for networking, interviewing, and career advancement within a company. Martin looks back on his best day at work (ever) and the formation of Carlos’ Hot Sauce Aficionado club. Later, the two talk about their greatest career achievements.
This episode is the first in the ‘VP Chats’ series within the Career Therapy Podcast. We hope you enjoy!
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Carlos Rebellon
4:20 an intro to project management
10:24 connecting the dots forward and backward
15:14 monthly dinners at PMI
17:59 hot sauce aficionado club and martin’s best day of work
24:46 fostering connections, and being on the hiring side
26:40 word clouds
27:41 a great interview vs. a terrible one
31:00 how to ace interviews
36:33 how to build these networking skills
40:24 why you need to think about your career path
46:09 why you should keep a log of accomplishments
50:53 how to get a project and/or promotion
53:06 why this paycheck?
57:18 Carlos’ proudest career achievement
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#10 - A Conversation with LPC and Career Fulfillment Strategist Emily Drake
Career Therapy Podcast e.10 - A Conversation with LPC and Career Fulfillment Strategist Emily Drake
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.10), we welcome CEO of The Collective Academy, Emily Drake. Emily leads a team that delivers aspirational leadership and career fulfillment programs, and she believes that individual transformation leads to organizational transformation. At the core of her mission is the idea that in order to transform, leaders at all levels need space to be honest, open, and able to connect with others.
Our conversation touches on the COVID-19 pandemic, how to thrive when experiencing a sense of disconnect, and what it’s like to be a facilitator, therapist, and coach, all at once.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Emily Drake
3:33 loneliness and isolation
8:17 nourishment vs. just surviving
10:18 guilt and the “should be” phrase
26:40 why it’s okay to be ego focused
29:36 how we can help companies
31:12 hiding the self view on Zoom
33:14 ceding responsibility
34:45 how do people find the right help?
37:50 asking for specific advice from coaches and therapists
41:25 tension brings out our core selves
52:03 why you should be kind to yourself
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#9 - Insights Into An Authentic Job Search, with Lia James
Career Therapy Podcast e.9 - Insights Into An Authentic Job Search, with Workforce Developer, Curriculum Designer, and Storyteller Lia James
On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (e.9), we welcome Lia James. Lia has built her career across workforce development, curriculum design, inclusive hiring, writing, and storytelling, and joins us today to cover a myriad of topics centered around getting the job that’s right for you.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Lia is a “connector with an innate ability for bringing people together.” Her “mind is in a constant daydream of solution-chasing and people-matching as if a large Rolodex of puzzle pieces were magically flipping through [her] head.”
Our conversation touches on vulnerability, networking tips & tricks, and what actually works in the modern day job search.
If you’d like to connect with Lia, hit her up on LinkedIn and ask her about the art installation she was hired to design for a private client event. She’d be happy to start a conversation.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 introducing Lia James
2:03 what it’s like on the hiring side
2:40 what do job seekers need to hear?
4:23 not taking things personally
6:04 learning to accept rejection
8:10 think about yourself as a contractor
10:14 knowing what value you provide
11:35 interests outside of work
16:19 stop job searching; make friends
18:20 “why do you want to work here?”
22:23 the fear of limiting ourselves
23:15 “great job culture”
27:35 transferable skills
28:20 how to do big things if you’re a dock worker, waiter, warehouse associate, etc.
39:30 walking the un-opinionated middle line
44:38 being laser focused on the things you want in a job
46:57 the spectrum of confidence
51:40 improv [theatre] nerd out / making decisions
53:15 7 key takeaways
Resources & books mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!
#8 - Why Your Side Hustle Gives You Street Cred, with Tech Biz Gurl Founder Jessica Williams
Career Therapy Podcast e.8 - Why Your Side Hustle Gives You Street Cred, with Tech Biz Gurl Founder Jessica Williams
For Career Therapy Podcast #8, we welcome Jessica Williams to the podcast! She recently monetized her newsletter (#JessPicks) and talks to us about the importance of starting a side hustle no matter where you may be in your career.
Our conversation touches on side hustles, personal branding, and what to do when you get stuck. It includes practical examples on how to take the first steps in creating a side hustle, how to navigate networking during a job search, and how to play up your soft skills via extracurricular work.
During this Episode, We Discuss:
0:00 How Newsletters Help Your Job Search
1:22 “tell us about yourself”
4:00 what side hustles bring to our careers
6:55 side hustle emerging from a burnout, like a phoenix rising from ashes
9:10 15 minutes of work
10:48 taking the first steps of a side hustle
14:27 evolution of a business
18:07 imposter syndrome and how to deal with it
21:40 early success in the side hustle
25:46 side business vs. side hustle vs. side project vs. hobbies
27:05 defining our own success
33:32 making self-care a priority
37:45 new ways to network (with an amazing example)
44:10 showcasing soft skills via a side project
47:00 job hopping — good or bad?
51:07 the story of how Career Therapy was born
52:40 practical tips on how to start a side hustle
56:48 Martin’s 6 key takeaways
Resources & pages mentioned in this episode:
Now Over To You!
If you know anyone who has been hustling, or started a business, during the pandemic, and has an amazing story to share, let us know who they are! Alternately, if you, or someone you know has recently gone through a layoff, or has a layoff, or any other career transition-oriented story to share, reach out. Contact Martin through his personal LinkedIn page to get in touch. We're always on the lookout for amazing guests for the cast.
As always, thanks for listening!