Jazzed About Work

By WOUB Public Media

Business Careers

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Jazzed About Work features lively, informal conversations about everything it takes to create a resilient and rewarding career. In each episode, host Beverly Jones interviews experts who can share their knowledge and workplace stories. Jones is an executive coach whose new book, “Find Your Happy at Work,” is a guide to moving past boredom and frustration and finding ways to flourish in your career. Bev and her guests discuss leadership, career development and the link between well-being and job success. Often guests go beyond the research and get personal, as they talk about their own professional paths. Every show blends good stories with practical suggestions for navigating your work life.

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To bring people together, s...

03.23.2023

Today we discuss ways to overcome the polarization that’s everywhere in our society, and sometimes is a destructive, wasteful element in the workplace. Our guest, David Livermore, is an expert on how people from different cultures can bridge the gap ...

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03.23.2023 To bring people together, solve a shared problem, says social scientist David Livermore. Today we discuss ways to overcome the polarization that’s everywhere in our society, and sometimes is a destructive, wasteful element in the workplace. Our guest, David Livermore, is an expert on how people from different cultures can bridge the gap ...
03.08.2023 Most of us need a retirement plan, says leading journalist Mark Miller Our guest, Mark Miller, writes about financial matters for publications like the New York Times, Reuters, and Wealth Management. And Mark is widely recognized as an expert on retirement and aging. His latest book -- Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies ...
02.22.2023 “Treat silence like another word,” says expert on listening, Oscar Trimboli Many agree that listening is a career superpower. But just because it’s important, doesn’t mean we’re all good listeners. Today’s guest, Oscar Trimboli, is a coach, consultant and podcaster who helps leaders, and lots of other people, become better, deeper ...
02.08.2023 All successful job candidates share a few attributes, says William Vanderbloemen Our guest, William Vanderbloemen, was a senior pastor and then a corporate HR specialist. From there, he created a thriving search firm, which he called Vanderbloemen. At the beginning, the firm focused on finding candidates for churches seeking pastors. Today, ...
01.25.2023 Mark Dyson says highlight your essential skills when you’re seeking work Today’s return guest, Mark Anthony Dyson, is a respected career consultant, writer and podcaster. And he describes himself as “a job seeker advocate.” His robust website, thevoiceofjobseekers.com, is packed with free advice, and this key message: “Job search is a ...
01.11.2023 Prof. Geoff Dabelko describes converging aging & climate issues, & other enviro trends bringing career opportunities Today we discuss new trends in the complex effort to address climate change, as well as career opportunities related to building a more sustainable world. Our guest, Geoff Dabelko, is a professor at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and ...
12.28.2022 The evolving life sciences industry brings opportunities, says Jon Snyder Our guest today, Jon Snyder, has spent 30 years in biomedical and healthcare companies, including as a founder and CEO. Jon held a variety of marketing and other jobs on his way to the top, and throughout his career he’s ...
12.14.2022 One good question can change everything, says Marc Champagne Today we talk about the life-changing power of asking meaningful questions. Our guest is Marc Champagne, a consultant who has studied the self-management practices and reflective questions shaping the lives of brilliant and successful thinkers around the world. And in ...
11.30.2022 To connect with people, care about them, says leadership expert Mark C. Crowley In this episode we discuss how human beings are typically influenced by feelings and emotions, and why the heart – and not just the brain -- drives motivation and achievement. Our guest, Mark Crowley, spent 25 years in banking and ...
11.16.2022 Maybe it’s time to pause, says innovator Abby Falik Today’s guest, Abby Falik, is an expert on the value of pausing during our busy lives. Abby has degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Business School, and she’s widely known as an innovative thinker, a higher education futurist, and an ...
11.02.2022 Being “better” can lead to success, says entrepreneur Michael Kurland A theme of this episode is how creating a human-centric culture can help an organization to thrive. Our guest is Michael Kurland, the CEO and founder of the Branded Group, an award-winning, fast-growing facility maintenance company. He’s also the author ...
10.20.2022 Everyone can be creative, says Joey Cofone This show brings good news and practical tips to anyone who believes they are not creative. Our captivating guest is Joey Cofone, an award-winning designer, visual artist, and entrepreneur. Joey talks about his interesting career path and shares insights from ...
10.05.2022 WorkingNation’s Joan Lynch describes emerging workplace trends Innovative media company WorkingNation creates and distributes educational and inspiring stories about current and future unemployment trends in the U.S. Today’s returning guest, Joan Lynch, has long been a powerful woman in media, and now she is head of all ...
09.21.2022 An aging population means big changes, says futurist Brad Schurman This episode explores how shifts in global aging – with masses of people living to a very old age – will transform society. Our guest is Bradley Schurman, an expert on demographic change and how it disrupts social, cultural, political, ...
09.07.2022 Unconscious bias runs deep in employers’ language, says Linguist Kieran Snyder After earning her PhD in linguistics at Penn, Kieran spent a decade creating impactful language products at Microsoft and Amazon. Now she is co-founder and CEO of Textio, a platform offering inclusive and equitable communications tools. And she is continuing ...
08.24.2022 Apprenticeships can help solve the tech talent crisis, says work force expert Jenn Carlson We’ve been hearing a lot about how technology companies are scrambling to find enough workers with the skills they need. Our guest today, Jennifer Carlson, points us to one way to address the hiring crunch. Jenn is Co-Founder and Executive ...
08.10.2022 Journalist Rich Eisenberg explores unretirement Retirement isn’t what it used to be. These days many people step away from their full-time careers to start building new portfolios of rewarding jobs and projects. Our guest, Rich Eisenberg, knows all about late life careers. For more than ...
07.27.2022 Bev Jones tells a story about creating change for women This episode begins with a story. Beverly Jones tells about how she created a change process that helped her join the fight for equal opportunity for college women. Bev doesn’t take herself too seriously, as she describes her efforts in ...
07.13.2022 Tech leader Kathy Kidd reimagines work environments Our guest is Kathy Kidd, who started her career as a chemical engineer helping chem plants improve process safety. Since then she’s been a leader in a consulting group, and then a startup, and has held many roles at financial ...
06.29.2022 Leadership expert Mark Cappone discusses the impact of coaching In this episode, we focus on executive coaching, and discuss how a coaching style of leadership can change an organization’s culture, while improving employee growth, performance and happiness. Our guest is Mark Cappone, a retired Army colonel, and a former ...
06.15.2022 Social media exec Ryan Lytle shares heartfelt career advice Today’s guest, Ryan Lytle, is a leader in the field of social media and modern marketing. In the 12 years since college graduation, Ryan has moved up quickly through a series of terrific jobs. He won a “Social Presence” Webby ...
06.01.2022 How to "Jazz" up the workplace, with Gerald Leonard Today’s guest, Gerald Leonard, is an accomplished bassist with two degrees in music. He is also a highly qualified IT project management consultant, and has earned numerous leadership credentials. Gerald shares stories and advice from his insightful and entertaining book, ...
05.18.2022 Kerry Hannon talks about her new book, "In Control at 50+" Popular author and career futurist Kerry Hannon says the workplace has changed forever, and for older workers that brings some good news. In this episode, she talks about her new book, In Control at 50+, which offers insights about the ...
05.04.2022 Mark Dyson says “job search is a lifestyle” and connecting with others matters This show features a wide-ranging conversion between Bev and jobs expert Mark Anthony Dyson, about the changing workplace. They note the generational divide in many organizations, and they discuss ways younger and older workers can learn from one another. Mark ...
04.20.2022 DEI expert Lukeisha Paul tackles the underemployment of college grads Perhaps 40% of recent college graduates are underemployed, and the problem particularly hits diverse and first generation grads. Our guest, Lukeisha Paul, says it’s not always easy for young people to work their way in, and work their way up, ...
04.06.2022 Active outdoor activities can change your career and your life, says Danny Twilley West Virginia University Assistant Dean Danny Twilley is passionate about encouraging people to spend time outdoors. In this episode, Danny says research shows that active outdoor leisure can support creativity and a sense of connection, as well as health and ...
03.24.2022 Your workspace should support your performance, says Doug Shapiro Today’s guest, Doug Shapiro, understands that the space where you work can impact your productivity, your creativity and how much you enjoy your job. He’s a thought leader in the design industry, a respected observer of the interplay between work ...
03.09.2022 Let’s support women entrepreneurs, says Debby Cole Today’s guest, Debby Cole, was brought up to “be a Southern lady.” But she stepped away from that role and became an entrepreneur. Starting small, she created a landscaping and construction business, then spent 35 years building it into a ...
02.23.2022 Sitting is the new smoking, says Stefan Zavalin This episode focuses on one habit with surprising power to slow you down, in work and in life. We’re talking about sitting, or, more precisely, the widespread trend of sitting down during way too much of the workday. Our guest ...
02.09.2022 Kevin Eikenberry helps remote workers be great teammates Today’s topic is how to be a strong team member and thrive at work, even when your coworkers are across the country. Our guest, Kevin Eikenberry, is an engaging speaker and podcaster, a well-known leadership expert, and the co-author (with ...
01.27.2022 Compassion for self supports intuition, says intuitive Karen Hager Today’s guest, Karen Hager, started as a child actor and grew up to be a publishing professional. At the same time, she studied at an Episcopal seminary. But instead of being called to the ministry, she stepped away to forge ...
01.12.2022 Employer values impact staff turnover, says Ethan McCarty How an organization performs on societal and ethical issues greatly influences the willingness of its employees to stay on the team and be committed players, suggests today’s guest, Ethan McCarty. He’s the founder and CEO of Integral, a prize-winning communications ...
12.29.2021 It’s time to transform HR, says Brandon Laws The workplace is in the midst of huge change, including the shift to remote and hybrid workers, and it’s time to rethink what human resource programs do, and how they do it. That’s the view of today’s guest, Brandon Laws, ...
12.15.2021 A job search can feel like a rollercoaster, but don’t despair The average job search brings many ups and downs, twists and turns, and emotional challenges, say leadership and career coaches Cathy Wasserman and Lauren Weinstein. But you can prepare yourself, and find smart ways to navigate the transition. In their ...
12.01.2021 Find accessible higher ed, says Emeritus exec Charlie Schilling is a senior executive with Emeritus, a global company that is partnering with leading universities to create new ways to deliver professional education. In this episode, he discusses the vital need to upskill and reskill the American workforce. ...
11.17.2021 Change organizations with “movements,” says Liza Haffenberg As millions of workers walk away from their jobs, or at least explore new options, many companies are exploring ways to better motivate their people. Our guest today, Liza Haffenberg, has worked around the world as a branding and culture ...
11.03.2021 Remote workers are being paid to relocate, says Evan Hock The pandemic has accelerated an already budding trend: the expansion of remote work. And some professionals who can work from anywhere are opting to move to communities that offer lower costs, more space or different lifestyles. In this show, Evan ...
10.20.2021 Know what makes you come alive, says Jonathan Fields Jonathan Fields, often known as ‘the Good Life Guy,” says we each have a special imprint – something that fills us with meaning, joy, purpose and possibility. Today, Jonathan describes how our perfect job options are explored in his book, ...
10.06.2021 How to snag your dream career, with Raj Subrameyer Our guest, Raj Subrameyer, was a shy, uncertain young man when he came to the U.S. from India, in 2008. Now Raj is a successful author, a keynote speaker, and a big-time tech-career strategist. In his book, Skyrocket Your Career, ...
09.22.2021 Dr. Bob says fun at work is a serious thing Today we talking about creating fun at work. Our guest is Bob Nelson, a leading authority on employee recognition and engagement. Widely known as Dr. Bob, he has written more than 30 books about motivating people. Here he explains how ...
09.08.2021 Self-care is key to career happiness & success, say Bev & Tom Today’s episode is the second of two in which Tom Hodson plays the role of host and talks with Beverly Jones about her new book, Find Your Happy at Work. Tom and Bev agree that you can’t flourish in your ...
08.25.2021 Bev & Tom discuss ways to be happier at work This show is the first of two in which Tom Hodson steps in as host and interviews Beverly Jones about her new book, Find Your Happy at Work. The conversation focuses on how many of us sometimes feel stuck in ...
08.11.2021 Omar Dawood, Chief Medical Officer for "Calm" Dr. Omar Dawood is passionate about promoting better work environments, including by encouraging self-care and helping employees to deal with stress and anxiety. Omar is a medical doctor and stage IV cancer survivor with over 25 years of senior management, ...
07.28.2021 Beth and Lexi of "Crowded Kitchen" You may know Crowded Kitchen from Instagram, where it has almost 200,000 followers. Or from its vast and lovely website featuring photographs and recipes of plant-based food. Did you also know that Crowded Kitchen has grown from a personal social ...
07.16.2021 Raj Tumuluri, founder and CEO of Openstream This episode focuses on Artificial Intelligence, and how AI is reshaping the workplace. Our guest is Raj Tumuluri, founder and CEO of Openstream, which produces artificial-intelligence-based virtual assistant technology for businesses. Raj will describe how consumers and workers already are ...
06.30.2021 "Finding Comfort During Hard Times" with Earl Johnson It seems COVID-19 has made us more aware of the importance of compassion, and more thoughtful about how to support our colleagues, as well as friends and family. Today’s guest is Earl Johnson, a founder of the spiritual care function ...
06.16.2021 Rebecca Leder, Senior Manager at Salesforce and Author of "KNOCK" Today’s show focuses on one of our favorite topics: compassionate, effective networking. Our guest is Rebecca Leder, a senior manager at Salesforce, where she has lots of opportunities to bring people together. Rebecca tells us about her new book, KNOCK, ...
06.02.2021 Mark Anthony Dyson, "The Voice of Job Seekers" Today’s guest, Mark Anthony Dyson, says the U.S. job search process has changed considerably in the last year. Mark is a well-known career writer, podcaster and speaker, and his robust website, The Voice of Job Seekers, offers a wide range ...
05.19.2021 Scott Shute, LinkedIn's Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Jazzed About Work guests often mention LinkedIn as an important tool for learning about career trends and building your network. Today’s guest is actually from LinkedIn, and he’ll be focusing on some of the deeper aspects of connecting with other ...
05.05.2021 Support your team with anytime coaching, suggests Wendy Swire Today’s theme is how to help your team members grow and thrive by building coaching into your everyday conversations at work. Our guest is Wendy Swire, an executive coach, leadership consultant and pioneer in the art of using neuroscience to ...

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