Walton Biz Talk

Want to learn a new language but don't know where to start? Listen to BCL tutors, Angela and Sophie, share their experiences and tips for learning a new language! Whether you are interested in a language for cultural or academic purposes, tune in to listen to both perspectives and how to become fluent.

Listen to the common fears people experience when starting the writing process and tips on overcoming procrastination shared by our tutors Breanna, Kendall, Brooke, and Sophie and hosted by Cole.

In this episode, Cole interviews Carrie Phillips, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She's a fantastic storyteller and writer. They chat about Chat GPT and other AI tools and how they might affect writing in the future. Emily and Cole also share their thoughts on the potential benefits of AI writing tools and how they could help us in academic and professional situations.

Learn all about Pitch Perfect from Dr. Ryan Sheets, Director of the Business Communication Lab at the University of Arkansas. This event is specifically designed for Walton College students who want to improve their storytelling skills. Pitch Perfect is a great opportunity to meet recruiters from various companies before the Career Fair and receive feedback on your pitches. You can also listen to your peers' pitches and get helpful suggestions and tips from the BCL staff.

In this episode, some tips to help you pitch yourself and handle the trickiest question at job interviews and networking events: "Tell me about yourself." You'll discover strategies for structuring your answer, capturing your audience's attention, and deciding which story to tell. Plus, you'll learn how to prepare your story in advance.

Event Information

Pitch Perfect will take place 9/20 from 3-4pm in Willard J. Walker Hall Room 203-204.

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On our welcome back episode, Cole and Emily got you covered with their semester starter kit! They share essential tips on organization, time management, and effective communication, along with valuable resources to help you easily navigate the semester.

Our hosts discuss organization and study tips that have worked for them, highlighting the importance of work-life balance.

Emily and Cole discuss the differences between company culture in Startups vs. longer established companies and how graduating students can find their place within them with VP of HR at Acre Trader Morgan Scholz.

In part 2 of our Women in the Workplace episode, Gracie has a conversation with Morgan Thomason, a digital sales manager for Hearst atlocal news station 40/29 TV. They discuss how to gain confidence as a woman in a male-dominated field, the importance of communication skills, and why employee resource groups (ERGs) are a game changer for company culture.

In this episode, Gracie and Savannah interview two prominent women on campus: Lindsey Steiger-Muck of Women of Walton and Sydney Carter of Future Women Business Leaders (FWBL). Tune in to hear about how to find support as a young business professional, the importance of mentorship, and tips to building and sustaining your network in a new role.

In this episode, our co-host Emily invites special guests and fellow BCL tutors Jared and Sungmin to discuss all things internships. Listen as they answer your burning questions about networking, interviewing, and how to find your ideal company culture as a young business professional.

In the first episode of Walton BizTalk Season 12, Gracie and Savannah interview fellow BCL tutors Macy and Angela to explore their personal experiences with international company culture through studying abroad in Italy and working in Colombia. Tune in to hear about how to order your coffee in Rome, how business communication norms differ in Colombia, and what to expect embarking as a young business professional interacting with new cultures.