Working on Purpose

How can organizations catalyze the exchange of completely different talents while productively connecting the generations in today’s workplace? Consider the benefits of reverse mentoring, which allows new or junior members of an organization to coach longer-term or senior members in areas of their strengths – perhaps such as the use of technology. Imagine how empowering such a culture would be to a company and the increased engagement, performance, and retention that would result. Then imagine the competitive advantage that could be afforded a forward-thinking organization utilizing this human capital strategy. Now, ask yourself – has your organization put forth the effort and created a platform for reverse mentoring to occur as part of your normal, everyday practice? If not, tune into this episode to learn what’s involved and how doing so could make a real difference in your company’s heart beat and bottom line.

As an Adjunct Faculty at Southern Methodist University teaching communication and career preparation courses, I enjoy a unique window on the world of hopeful and anxious students preparing to transition into gainful employment. To share it, I thought it would be fun, insightful, and perhaps inspirational to interview current students wishing to embark on their careers in Communication as well as those who have since found their footing in the workplace. This dynamic interview format representing eight voices showcases the hopes of current students and the steps they are taking to prepare for their chosen careers, as well as short snippets from recent graduates describing their approach to starting their careers and the advice they have for other students about to enter the workforce.

As an Adjunct Faculty at Southern Methodist University teaching communication and career preparation courses, I enjoy a unique window on the world of hopeful and anxious students preparing to transition into gainful employment. To share it, I thought it would be fun, insightful, and perhaps inspirational to interview current students wishing to embark on their careers in Communication as well as those who have since found their footing in the workplace. This dynamic interview format representing eight voices showcases the hopes of current students and the steps they are taking to prepare for their chosen careers, as well as short snippets from recent graduates describing their approach to starting their careers and the advice they have for other students about to enter the workforce.

Some people seem to intuitively know how to choose a suitable career. It all just seems to fit – personality, aptitude, talent, pace of work, how we relate to people. When we choose a career that just resonates with who we are at our core, we often encounter less resistance to forge a successful path forward. No negotiation, no pushing through things, just “flow.” We may even find working for ourselves in our chosen field a viable option. If you can relate to this, or perhaps would like to relate to it, this episode has something for you. We’ll be talking with a professional woman three decades into her Accounting career who shares how she successfully navigated her path toward entrepreneurship, how she incorporates Profit First concepts into her own business and service offerings, and why she thinks running her business is far more secure than any job she could ever hold.

Some people seem to intuitively know how to choose a suitable career. It all just seems to fit – personality, aptitude, talent, pace of work, how we relate to people. When we choose a career that just resonates with who we are at our core, we often encounter less resistance to forge a successful path forward. No negotiation, no pushing through things, just “flow.” We may even find working for ourselves in our chosen field a viable option. If you can relate to this, or perhaps would like to relate to it, this episode has something for you. We’ll be talking with a professional woman three decades into her Accounting career who shares how she successfully navigated her path toward entrepreneurship, how she incorporates Profit First concepts into her own business and service offerings, and why she thinks running her business is far more secure than any job she could ever hold.

Are you an educator ready to strengthen your professional potential or increase your impact in the classroom? Or, did you struggle as a child to navigate the educational system and believe that your struggle can be used to elevate that impact? Do you wish you could recapture the passion for your work you once had? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, this episode has something for you. We talk with Dr. Mary Howard about her 4-decade career in education and her dedication to breathe new life into passion for teachers across North America. She’ll be sharing some key strategies she teaches educators in her popular seminars and some key tips from two of her books, while also sharing her own career journey. Dr. Howard is a dynamic, caring individual who will leave you inspired to pursue your own passion and equip you with some information to help you better connect with those you serve, regardless of the business you work in. Join us!

Think about the pivotal moments in your life and where you were living. What was happening in your career and your relationships? Notice any significant events or patterns? In this episode, we talk with a seasoned real estate professional whose work helped her realize how the homes we live in create the individual chapters of our lives. Such a powerful way to help us make sense of important aspects of life over the course of time. Our guest will also share how her own business lens shifted, what caused it to do so, and the impactful results that came afterwards. Finally, we’ll discuss the power of being in a Master Mind group and the important ways we can all achieve more through this association than anything we can do on our own.

What if every day you knew you were making a life-changing difference to at least one child through the work you do? What if you knew that without the organization you led the children who came through your front door might not see their next birthday? Or would perhaps have to be returned to the very people who took advantage of or abused them? Many people hunger to make a difference through the work they do and yearn for the time or opportunity that lets them do so. In this episode, we learn how a successful corporate executive has unleashed her talents into the nonprofit arena and been transformed herself in the process of serving children while celebrating Jonathan’s Place 25-year service in the field.

Have you been considering leaving your current job to pursue your heart-felt passion? But maybe you’re worried about the loss of stable income and the prospect of an uncertain future? After a long and circuitous career in various corporate America roles, Kim Ortiz decided that life was too short to not do what she loves. So she opened a photography studio to create beautiful heirloom portraits for her clients that will last a lifetime. But just how did she make the leap to ntrepreneurship? What were the twists and turns along the way? And how does she continue to market herself to stay busy and productive? In this episode, Kim shares her unfolding journey to entrepreneurship and what she’s learned along the way that just may help you get your own footing.

Somewhere in the middle of a corporate career spanning over 30 years with a Fortune 500 company, Betti took a trip. She signed up for a cattle drive in south Texas, and riding a horse for the first time in her life herding Texas Longhorn, she began the most challenging and rewarding journey of her life. She learned a lot about not only the magnificent animal she rode, but personally experienced and untimely created a unique catalyst for growth and self-discovery. These powerful skills and concepts shaped what would become the incredibly successful Communicating with HorsePower Program. Betti has delivered to countless audiences and companies these powerful leadership techniques to meet top business trends - including Connecting with Customers, Liquid leadership, Developing Cultures to Grow Revenue, Engaging Clients and Employees, Strengths-Based Leadership, and Working Agility - Embracing Change and Adapting Effectively. Hang on and get ready for the ride of your life.