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

Believe it or not, many managers are just as frustrated with the HR department as job seekers. Here are some specific strategies on how to get your resume in their hands. PLUS, Donna discusses the most painful areas to get a tattoo. (Source article: https://www.healthline.com/health/body-modification/pain-tattoos-chart#pain-chart)

Ever have something that you just aren't good at?

Let's face it; nobody can be good at everything.

However, throwing your hands up in the air and declaring, "I suck!" is not the best course of action.

In today's podcast, I will discuss how to recognize when something really is a genuine weakness compared to a skill that can be learned. Finally, I will dive into learning your top skills and attributes to make an informed choice for your career – and maybe even your life.

Our special guest Ryan Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named shares some of his experience in the corporate world as well as his latest tattoos!

Patricia McMahon of the EEOC answers the burning questions that keep job seekers up at night. Sometimes it feels like employers can be acting shady during the hiring process. After all, what are they really doing with the demographic information they collect at the end of the application? Are you required to fill that out? What should you do if you think you were discriminated against? AND is having tattoos or other body modifications considered a protected class?

Special guest Dia Kline joins us to discuss what employers want, what "quiet quitting" really is, the 20/70/10 rule, and the generational communication styles.

Have you ever negotiated your salary? If not, you should! Check out Donna Shannon's five secrets to effective salary negotiations. Plus Donna finally earns her covid tattoo!

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