The Dr CK Bray Show

EPISODE 249 When your career gets to the point that you are exhausted, bored, overworked or not having fun it may be a sign your career needs to be fixed! What do you do? It’s time to ask yourself some questions that will help you determine the right next steps. There are more options than you think!

EPISODE 248 Does age matter when you’re starting a new business?  The media sells the message that you are more likely to be successful if you are under 30, but research is on your side if you are over 40! Also, Dr. Bray coaches you through cover letter etiquette that could land you that new job.

EPISODE 247 There is extensive research on the accelerating rate of change, but little is written on how we can change the way we think to innovate and be creative during times of change. Today we’re exploring elastic thinking, your brain and ways to be more creative and innovative in the workplace.

EPISODE 246 We slip into communication patterns when we fail to develop a variety of responses to people’s comments, we become predictable and we aren’t prepared for conversations where we’re caught off guard. We often go silent when someone says something we don't like, hurts our feelings or we disagree with. You can handle a political environment if you understand how the conversation works and how to turn it around.

Back by popular demand! Destroy the negativity, this is not a positive motivation episode!  Today you will learn how to identify, adapt and change your negative thinking  patterns that may be unknowingly and quietly ruining your happiness and well being.

EPISODE 245 There seems to be a growing epidemic in corporate work force. Senior leaders search for ways to engage their people, have a purpose in their work and increase performance. Research is now showing that loneliness inhibits engagement, performance and an individuals purpose. Dr. Bray talks about the different types of loneliness, where it comes from and how to begin to take steps to deal with loneliness.

EPISODE 244 We’ve all been there, in an interview, when it starts to go wrong. A lot of times it’s not your fault but you can still turn it around. Learning how to read the situation and knowing what you’re able to influence are skills you will learn in today’s episode.

EPISODE 243 If you work with a crazy counterpart or boss this week's podcast is for you. Learn how to mitigate their bad behavior and deal with a rising problem in the workplace. Also learn more about Purpose and meaning in the work you do.

EPISODE 242 Most great chefs don’t use recipes when creating a great dish. A dash of this, a pinch of that and they make a mouth-watering masterpiece! In much the same way you have to learn the skill and art of negotiation. With some practice you can improve your ability to negotiate to a win for both parties.  Understanding when to negotiate, the role your emotions play, what you do wrong, and the structure of effective negotiation increases the odds of creating value for both parties.

EPISODE 241 Anxiety and depression often go hand in hand and with recent news stories of celebrities it’s a good time to talk about how anxiety affects our lives and careers. Many people deal with some type of anxiety or have close family members that do so having a discussion around the impact of anxiety is important.