Work Well, Live Well

What does your dream job look like?

For some people, it involves a higher salary, an activity that reflects their values, more fulfillment, or a combination of all of them.

But that is just part of the puzzle.

What happens when you get a chance to interview for it?

Interviewing for your dream job presents not only an opportunity for you to communicate why you are the best candidate but also a space to learn whether the company aligns with your values and offers you the opportunities you're looking for.

In today's episode, Arlene welcomes certified leadership and life coach, Dr. Brian Crewe to discuss how to figure out and land your dream job!

Throughout this interview, you'll hear Arlene and Dr. Crewe talk about the questions you should ask yourself to identify what your dream job is, why we need to be more assertive in our interviews, how to know what you really want vs. what you've been programmed to think you want, and much more.

Don't forget to tune into episode 13 where Arlene shares all about her journey as a business owner - the lessons, joys, and pains. Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover:-How to recognize what a dream job is.-Tips to prepare for an interview.-How to show assertiveness in a job interview.-The importance of mindset when looking for a job.-What factors are not part of a dream job.-How to follow up after an interview.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group and get a checklist to get your LinkedIn profile in top shape and the first chapter of her book.-Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!-Check out the merch here!

Connect with Dr. Crewe:-Connect with Dr. Brian Crewe via LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram @isyourmindright.

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

More about Dr. Brian Crewe:Brian is a certified leadership and life coach and has a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology. For over 20 years he has been helping organizations, leaders, teams, and individuals improve themselves and their performance so they can achieve their goals.

When you think about starting a business, what images come to mind? For many people, they might picture having more freedom, working with folks they love or even setting their own hours.

While these can all be truthful scenarios, fully understanding what goes into running a profitable service-based business often goes a lot deeper.

Running your own business should allow you to create the best version of yourself, which involves building the appropriate systems to support you and seeking feedback to overcome challenges in our own development.

Whether youre a business owner or thinking about starting a business, this episode is for you!

Today, Arlene covers the lessons she has learned during these years in business - the things she has realized throughout the process, how her business model has progessed over time, how to figure out the changes you need to make in order to grow, why clarity is key when it comes to developing your offers, the joys and the pains, and more!

Don't forget to tune into episode 12 where Arlene and Dr. Deepali Palta talk about women building a career in STEM, . Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover:-Differences between creating a job for yourself and being an entrepreneur.-Developing metrics that matter for your business.-Being productive vs. being busy.-How to make time to work on your business, not just in it.-The importance of seeing things from your clients perspective.-Reasons to focus on one service offer.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!-Check out the merch here!-The books Arlene mentions in this episode are:

• The E-Myth Enterprise: How to Turn a Great Idea into a Thriving Business by Michael E. Gerber.
• Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller.
• The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss.

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Why are there so few women in STEM?

The number of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields is rising. However, females in these industries still make up only a small portion of STEM workers when compared to men.

More often than not, being the only female in the room isn't the only challenge women in STEM face. Some of the main roadblocks include lack of mentorship, confidence, and experiencing isolation as if the main message still is "this isn't for girls".

Today in the show, Arlene welcomes STEMinist Dr. Deepali Palta as she takes us back to what sparked her interest in a STEM career, the reality of being a female in these areas, the many opportunities choosing the STEM pathways can bring to your professional development, and much more.

We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation as much as we did!

Don't forget to tune into episode 11 where Arlene shares the three categories of changes you'd have to make in your life if you want to get closer to where you want to be. Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover:-What STEM stands for.-What a STEMinist is.-Challenges of working in STEM.-Transitioning from individual contributor to manager.-Tips for succeeding in a STEM career.-How to advocate for women in STEM.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!-Check out the merch here!

Connect with Dr. Palta:-Connect wit Dr. Deepali Palta via Linkedin.

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

More about Dr. Deepali Palta:Deepali was born to a pediatrician and a teacher in a house that highly valued education. She went on to pursue an education in engineering – earning a BS and MS in Engineering in India and a Ph.D. in Material Science & Engineering from Georgia Tech.

Her career journey has been a fantastic non-linear path of critical experiences spanning the entire enterprise, including innovation, annual plan delivery, foresights & technology scouting, sustainability, strategy, portfolio management and organizational capability across diverse business constructs and multiple geographies. Each role has prepared me for bigger challenges leading to her current assignment to lead Value Transformation and Digitization at Kellogg. She is a lifelong STEMinist and asks "what if" and "why not" to inspire disruptive thinking. She is committed to sustainability, diversity and unlocking the potential of others.

What is one change in your life you would like to make?

As individuals, there are some things in life that are out of our control. But others are just a decision away from happening! That said, no matter the situation, there are always strategies we can implement to live a more fulfilling life.

In today's episode, Arlene has put together the three categories of changes you'd have to make in your life if you want to get closer to where you want to be.

Whether it is your career, healthy habits, or relationships, living the life you want to live is possible.

So, listen until the end of this episode and let Arlene know what changes you're making and what areas resonated the most with you.

Don't forget to tune into episode 10 where Arlene and HR expert, Alicia Harper chat about the challenges of being a working parent, as well as strategies to survive and even thrive within the demanding task of juggling work and family. Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover: -3 categories of changes sometimes we have to make.-Why finding your tribe will help you thrive.-Self-care tips for mindset maintenance.-How to choose what skillset to build.-Building a life you don't need a vacation from.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode: -Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!

Connect with Arlene: -Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

What does it mean to be a working parent? The vast majority of the parents want the very best for their kids. Not only will they try their best to lead by example, but they'll also give up so much to see their kids' lives fulfilled.

That said, it's important not to forget about the parents' well-being as leaving this on the back burner may lead to burnout and exhaustion.

In this episode of the You Deserve to Love Your Job podcast, Arlene welcomes Human Resources expert, Alicia Harper.

Alicia has witnessed firsthand the challenges of working while parenting both in her personal life and as an HR professional. The change in perspective after becoming a mother has given her the ability to decide not only what is best for her but also what is best for her entire family.

This is a very honest conversation where you'll hear Arlene and Alicia talk about the challenges of being a working parent, as well as strategies to survive and even thrive within the demanding task of juggling work and family.

Don't forget to tune into episode 9 where Arlene and Dr. Kenneth Chapman Jr. discuss practical strategies for integrating our faith at work. Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover:-What parental burnout is.-Challenges of being a working parent during the pandemic.-The power of asking for what you want in your career.-Benefits of having a career while parenting.-How to build a support system for working parents.-Tips to be successful as a working parent.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!

Connect with Alicia Harper:-Visit her website at www.esourceshr.com and connect with her via Linkedin here.

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

More about Alicia Harper: Alicia graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Business Administration and started her career in human resources, then never left. She currently works for eSOURCES, as a human resources consultant to small and medium-sized businesses. She offers guidance and support on employee benefits, payroll, employee relations, and organizational development to eSOURCES clients. She has the designation of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and is a member of the National Society for Human Resource Management. She is a wife and mother of two busy boys. Alicia enjoys reading, cooking, and talking on the phone with Arlene!

Do you feel comfortable bringing your faith to the workplace? The separation of church and cubicle may make it difficult to incorporate your beliefs into those extensive hours of your everyday life. However, the truth is that if you're showing up to work, chances are your faith is too.So, how do we ensure we don't drop our faith at the door of our office?

Today on the show, Arlene welcomes Executive Pastor, Professor, and Education Consultant, Dr. Kenneth Chapman Jr. to discuss practical strategies for how to integrate our faith at work, as well as how to advocate for religious diversity and inclusion.

Dr. Chapman has learned a great deal through his career in corporate, non-profit, and faith-based spaces. Before becoming a pastor he had a career where he struggled to navigate his faith at work comfortably.Throughout the episode, you'll hear him share the importance of sharing your faith unapologetically in all contexts of your life, some common faith crises people face at work, how he now lives an integrated life between faith and his professional career, and more.

Don't forget to tune into episode 8 where Arlene and Millicent Dixon, M.S. discuss how to live and work internationally. Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover:-Challenges to faith in the workplace.-How faith and work intersect.-Embracing religious diversity and inclusion.-Examples of how to integrate faith and work.-Religion vs. spirituality.-Tips for exploring your faith.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!

Connect with Dr. Kenneth Chapman:-Reach out to Dr. Chapman on Linkedin.

Connect with Arlene: -Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

More about Dr. Kenneth Chapman Jr.: Kenneth M. Chapman Jr., Ph.D. currently serves as a Professor, Associate Pastor, and Education Consultant. Chapman serves on the faculty at Texas Christian University (TCU) in the M.J. Neeley School of Business where he teaches and researches the business impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Previously, serving at the University of Oklahoma as faculty member and Founding Director of Michael F. Price College of Business Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Chapman has experience in recruitment and retention initiatives, cross-cultural and multicultural affairs, and faculty/staff training and development. Chapman also directed outreach which engaged and developed more partnerships between the university and the community. Prior to OU, Chapman served as Assistant Dean of Student Development and Diversity at Oklahoma Baptist University. In this role, he was tasked with enhancing the campus culture and instituting a diversity plan that ensured students, faculty, and staff understood what it means to embrace a diverse world.

Chapman earned a bachelor's degree in public relations: mass communication from the University of Central Oklahoma (2007), a master's of education from the University of Oklahoma (2012), and a doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Oklahoma (2018). Chapman's research interests are in Christian diversity, student success, and leadership. Chapman has conducted research studies on Christianity and race, and he focuses on helping organizations embrace, employ, and engage in kingdom diversity/unity practices. Chapman currently serves as Associate Pastor at Life-Changing Faith Christian Fellowship in Frisco, Texas. Chapman has been blessed to preach at churches and conferences at the national, state, and local levels. Chapman is married to Kimberley Kierra Chapman and resides in Frisco, Texas with their children.

Her name is Millicent Dixon, and she and Arlene covered a lot of ground during their conversation on Millicent's journey around the world, strategies for finding a job overseas, the quality of life outside the United States, and much more!

If you're wondering what it's like to work and live internationally while leading a blissful life and successful career, then this episode is for you.

Don't forget to tune into episode 7 where Arlene shares 5 tips to finding your purpose! Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover: -Why people choose to live outside of their home country.-Recommendations for people wanting to move abroad.-The perks of living in Europe, and Germany specifically.-How to align your values to move and work abroad.-Ways to find work abroad as an expat.-Tips for parents preparing their kids for college.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode: -Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!

Connect with Millicent Dixon:-Visit the Creative Memories website here and connect with them via Instagram @creativememories.

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

More about Millicent Dixon: Millicent Dixon is an educator in Wiesbaden, Germany teaching middle school-aged children.

In this role, she mentors and teaches students to match their interests and skills with a career field and college path. Ms. Dixon helps manage all aspects of her school's college preparatory program, including data collection, staff development, and program facilitation.

She also teaches Strategic Literacy. Additionally, she facilitates groups in divergent thinking, leadership, and host nation school partnerships. She has also helped create and facilitate staff development in Culturally Relevant Teaching which has supported elementary and secondary teachers across Europe.

Millicent's varied background in assistive technology, audiology, hearing conservation, and educational leadership provided the perfect foundation for a teacher leader. Ms. Dixon has two master's degrees in Audiology and Elementary Education and she is a lifelong learner.

With that said...Do you find your purpose? Does it find you? Do you build it?

In today's solo episode, Arlen delves into 5 tips for finding your purpose. She talks about the main misconception around this topic, how you can tackle it, and how to enjoy the process while at it.

If you find yourself on the journey of figuring out what your purpose is, then this episode is for you! Listen until the end and learn more about the actions you need to take to move toward it.

Don't forget to tune into episode 6 where Arlene and Dr. Jennifer Cheavens talk about how positive psychology can help you find meaning and purpose in your career and life!

In this episode, we cover:-What purpose is.-How to move from dream to purpose.-Finding purpose outside of work.-What it takes to build your purpose.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Check out the You Deserve to Love Your Job Survey.-Read the book: Atomic Habits by James Clear -Looking to find more joy, meaning, and purpose in your life? Grab Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job here!-Join the Crew - her private email group where she'll share tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Positive Psychology is the "scientific study of what makes life most worth living" (Peterson, 2008). And in this episode, you'll learn how gratitude, optimism, resilience, and even forgiveness can alter your mindset and lead to positive results in your career and life. But how do you put all of this into practice in a structured and scientifically proven way?

It is safe to say that our guest today knows a thing or two about the best practices to find joy in our lives. Dr. Jennifer Cheavens has been studying positive psychology since the mid-90s and has been teaching it at prestigious universities such as The Ohio State University since 2009.

Join this insightful and practical conversation to learn more about this fascinating science as Dr. Cheavens talks about how it can help you find meaning and purpose in your career and life.

Don't forget to tune into episode 5 where Arlene and Dr. Rosalyn Pitts Clark and Natasha C. Palmer, M.A., talk about how to make and maintain friends as an adult. Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover:-What positive psychology is.-Ways to cultivate hope.-Myths about positive psychology.-Applying positive psychology in life and career.-How to embrace failure and use it to succeed.-What goal mapping is.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!

Connect with Dr. Jennifer Cheavens :-Learn more about her work by visiting the Ohio State University website.-Connect with her via Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Jennifer (Jen) Cheavens is a Professor of Psychology at the Ohio State University and author of a new textbook, The Science and Application of Positive Psychology. Jen completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at James Madison University and her Master's degree in Experimental Psychology from Old Dominion University - both with Arlene!!

During the completion of her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Kansas, Jen studies ways to increase hope and incorporate hope into psychological interventions. Jen completed her internship, post-doctoral fellowship, and first faculty position at Duke University Medical School.

In her current role, she teaches classes, works with undergraduate and graduate students, and studies positive psychology as well as disorders of emotion dysregulation, including Borderline Personality Disorder.

Do you think it's hard to make friends as an adult? Our guests today have a very interesting opinion on this, and you don't want to miss it!

In this episode of the You Deserve to Love Your Job podcast, Arlene brought on two of her best friends - Dr. Rosalyn Pitts Clark and Natasha C. Palmer, M.A., to talk about how to make and maintain friends as an adult, its challenges, and some interesting stories about building friends in different environments.

Listen to the entire episode to learn how they met, why having friends provide social buffering, the importance of being intentional in our friendships, and much more!

Don't forget to tune into episode 4 where Arlene and Dr. Laura Eigel talk about how getting clear on your values can help you love your job. Find the episode here.

In this episode, we cover:-How trust and life stages influence your ability to make friends.-Investing time in friendships-The challenges of friendships at work.-Building cross-cultural friendships.-Tips on maintaining adult friendships.

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:-Arlene's book, You Deserve To Love Your Job is now available in paperback and Kindle. Get your copy here!-Join the Crew - Arlene's private email group where she shares tips, resources, freebies, and more to help you love your work and enjoy your life. -Subscribe to Arlene's Youtube channel here!

Connect with our guests:-Connect with Dr. Rosalyn via Instagram @ask_dr_roz, Twitter, Facebook.

Connect with Arlene:-Follow her on Instagram @arlene_pace_green.-Visit her website at www.arlenepacegreen.com-Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE. More about Dr. Rosalyn Pitts Clark and Natasha C. Palmer M.A.:

Dr. Rosalyn Pitts Clark is a Georgia and Pennsylvania licensed psychologist and school certified psychologist and the sole proprietor of Pitts Psychological Services, where she specializes in childhood and adolescent diagnostic services. In addition, Dr. Pitts Clark works for the Atlanta Public School system and she is also a freelance diversity, equity and inclusion consultant where she consults with various corporate and educational organizations in an effort to help them meet the ever-changing needs of a diverse population. Dr. Pitts Clark currently appears on Atlanta's ABC affiliate, WSB-TV, where she provides on-air insight regarding mental health, emotional wellness, relationships, parenting, race, racism, as well as career and school success.

Natasha C. Palmer was raised in Hampton, Virginia, and educated in the Hampton Public School System. She graduated from Kecoughtan High School, in June 1990, before attending Spelman College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in December 1993. Natasha also obtained a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, in May 1996, from Radford University. Natasha began her career in law enforcement, in August 1996, as a Probation and Parole Officer for the Virginia Department of Corrections, in Norfolk, Virginia. After two years, she accepted an appointment as a United States Probation Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, where she is currently employed as an Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer. In June 2022, Natasha will assume a new role, Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Office, Type II. Her proudest professional accomplishment is serving as a National faculty coach for the Federal Judicial Center's New Supervisors Development Program. Natasha is a 25-year member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has worked on numerous committees and served as Second Vice President, First Vice President, and President of her local chapter, the Newport News Alumnae Chapter. She has also served in leadership roles for the South Atlantic Region, to include Virginia State Secretary, Regional Chair of the Investigations Team, and Delta Internal Development (DID) trainer. She currently serves as the Virginia State Coordinator. Natasha is a member of World Victory Church and Life Center, where she has served on the Praise Dance/Mime Ministry, WVC Players and Company, Nominating Committee, Women's 70, and Usher Board. Natasha is the daughter of Richmond and Betty Palmer, sister to Yolanda Palmer, and godmother to Jaydon and Jiselle Banks.