Peeling Layers

Pandemic restrictions are starting to ease and Covid statistics look to be dropping in the US. And while things are starting to open up in larger capacities, remote work environments may be here to stay. Join Carmel and David as they talk about the pros and cons of working from home, looking at it from a perspective of an employee AND as a manager.

There are plenty of resources out there when preparing for a job interview. What makes ours different is not only having the guidance of a career coach, but also an active hiring manager - who is the same person! Carmel, our resident interview prep specialist who also doubles as a manager at a corporate job has the tips to help you nail the job interview. Listen in as she breaks down the interview prep in three stages and shares the SOAR method for answering interview questions in a clear, concise, and compact way.

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March 2020 was when the US officially went into lockdown. One year later, Carmel and David reflect on their experiences over the past year from the highs to the lows. Listen in to hear how they've found new perspectives on daily activities and the difficulties of being an extrovert during these times and take the time to do your own reflection. It may help, it did for our hosts!

Diversity and inclusion are two top of mind topics in the workforce today. Join Carmel and David as they cover some of the basics of Cultural Intelligence, a workshop focused on a person's ability to function and relate effectively in culturally diverse situations.

Setting some clear goals paves the way for actually achieving them. Carmel and David walk through some key tips on goal planning and share some success stories that they've experienced as well as examples from other successful goal planners.

The concept of grit was popularized by psychologist Angela Duckworth in her bestselling book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." In this episode, Carmel and David break down the elements of grit and share some stories about how grit has played a role in the success they've had in their careers.

In the last episode, Carmel and David spoke about the importance of building resilience. Resilience is one critical element in cultivating a growth mindset, so the duo decided to take it a step further and talk about the importance of growth mindset especially in these challenging times.

You can't always get what you want. And in those moments, how do you react and how do you move forward? Join Carmel and David as they share some key tips on building resilience and how that can affect your life/career success. The duo also share examples of how resilience has played a role in their various life and career experiences.

The podcast also references the following resources:

https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_resilient_people

http://www.rickhanson.net/books/buddhas-brain/#:~:text=In%20Buddha%E2%80%99s%20Brain%20Rick%20Hanson%20presents%20clear%20documentation.,an%20outstanding%20guide%20%E2%80%94%20practical%2C%20thoughtful%2C%20and%20compassionate.

Join Carmel and David as they reflect on how the year 2020 worked for them. The duo used questions from Psychology Today's website that can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-practice/201812/20-enjoyable-end-year-review-questions

Succession plans are a key strategy for employers to ensure that their talent pipeline continues to develop in-house. It's one of many leadership development tactics that employees should be aware of within their company.

Join us as we chat with Succession Planning expert, Janet Fitch, as she shares her experience in the field and the current direction of her healthcare organization's take on Succession Planning specifically and Leadership Development as a whole.