Dr. Michael Chetta, a senior principal consultant and managing partner at Talent Metrics, discusses his journey in starting the consulting firm and the role of combining an MBA with IO psychology. He also shares insights into the I/O program at the University of Central Florida and the importance of building business acumen in I/O students. Dr. Chetta emphasizes the balance between theory and practice in the program and the value of soft skills in consulting. Dr. Michael Chetta discusses the importance of work experience for I/O professionals and the value of a master's degree compared to a PhD. He emphasizes the need for practical experience and the ability to demonstrate value in job interviews. Dr. Chetta also highlights the flexibility and broader opportunities that a master's degree can provide. Make sure to go find Dr. Michael Chetta at the Talent Metrics booth at SIOP 2024 in Chicago!

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

This week's guest is Ofir Brodie, who is currently pursuing his PhD in I/O psychology at Hofstra after getting his Masters in I/O at Baruch. He shares his journey from a career in marketing to now pursuing a PhD in IO psychology. He discusses the decision to return to school and the intersection of I/O psychology and marketing. Ofir emphasizes the importance of gaining diverse experiences and being open to new opportunities. He also highlights the application of I/O principles in different industries. If you loved listening to Ofir speak, make sure to check out his panel on the four-day workweek at SIOP next week! It's definitely something you do not want to miss!

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

This week, our guest is Dr. Ariel Roberts, Director of Talent Management at PepsiCo. We discuss her career journey and the role of talent management in the company. She shares her passion for talent management. She explains how she ended up in the field and the different routes one can take in I/O psychology. She offers advice for IO students and graduates, encouraging them to try different experiences and learn the language of stakeholders. This is a great episode to gain insight into the values of PepsiCo and also the field of Talent Management.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-roberts-9204a690/

In this episode, Matthew Camerata, a graduate student in IO psychology at Hofstra University, joins the podcast to discuss various topics related to IO psychology and his experiences. The conversation covers Matt's unconventional path to IO psychology, applying IO knowledge in previous jobs, the intersection of IO and finance, differences in industries in HR consulting, the impact of AI, and advice for prospective IO students and early career professionals. This is a great episode to listen to if you are thinking about making a career shift to a graduate program! Definitely do not want to miss it!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewcammarata712/

This week's guest is Brianna Billotti. She is a current I/O Phd student at Hofstra University and received her Master's at Hofstra as well. She teaches as an adjunct at Hofstra University and is also a Project Coordinator at Northwell Health. We get to discuss how she starting teaching and ways that students can look into adding teaching to their career. Transitioning that discussion into the work that she does at Northwell Health. This is a great episode if you are interested in learning about the career path to becoming a professor and hearing more about an incredible role at Northwell. Make sure to tune in!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianna-billotti-ma-385666b8/

This week's guest is Michael Leytem. Michael has a background in I/O psychology, receiving his Master's in I/O from Minnesota State University. He is currently the founder and CEO of Catching Leadership, has worked as a consultant at multiple companies, including KPMG, and has written not one but two books! His current book, which just came out, "Keep Your Head In The Wind," is all about mindfulness in leadership. We get to have a great discussion with Michael about his process for writing this book and some of the lessons you can find from within. This is definitely an episode worth checking out. Please make sure to check out Michael's books if you want to learn more!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-leytem-a8971433/

Keep Your Head In The Wind: https://a.co/d/0ng0pvI

Catching Leadership: https://www.catchingleadership.com/

This week's guest is Dr. Brian Ruggeberg. He has had an incredible career in the consulting space and currently is the Managing Partner, Director at Kincentric. He received his Master's in Psychology from Old Dominion University and his Ph.D. in I/O Psychology from Old Dominion University. We get to talk to Brian about his experience at Kincentric and the advice he has for students pursuing a career in consulting and I/O in general. He offers so much tremendous advice, you definitely want to make sure you tune in!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ruggeberg-185175/

This week's episode is with Kevin Dooley. He has had an illustrious HR career, and he is now the CHRO of Q2 Solutions after receiving his Master's in I/O Psychology from Hofstra University. We get to discuss his route into HR and how he was able to create his career. This is definitely a great episode for those looking for a career in HR and others!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dooley-aa47a09/

This week's guest is Alexandra Bishop. She is currently in the final semester of her I/O Psychology Master's degree at Baruch. We discuss her experience in the program and the unique aspects of Baruch's Master of Science program. She is able to provide a valuable perspective on getting experience early in your career and also initiatives that she is a part of in the New York City area. This is definitely a great episode that will provide a lot of value as we all navigate the early stages of our careers! Make sure to tune in!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabishop2/

For this week's episode, we are doing things a little differently. We were sitting in on a conversation with both Dr. Islam and John at our Hofstra networking event about getting an MBA vs. a Master's in I/O and thought, "This could be a great episode topic." They graciously came on and gave their unique perspectives on having both degrees and how they can benefit your career. We cover a wide range of topics, so make sure you tune in to hear what path could be best for you!

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

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