“The richest people in the world look for and build networks. Everyone else looks for work.”  – Robert Kiosaki What is your why for going to networking events? Find the right event. Where can you get the most people in the room but also have 1 on 1 time. Find an event and stick with it. […]

Do you have a success ladder? Ie, the stages of your career both professionally and community oriented where you benchmark where your life is going. How do you get to the next level of your career without falling down the chute to nothing. Or even just getting stuck on a tier. On this episode, John […]

We’ve all been in that situation at a networking event where the conversation has gone as far as it’s going to go. In this quickie episode, Mike and John talk about how to respectfully leave the conversation to maximize your networking efforts. Some links to augment your experience Be direct, upfront and honest Depart respectfully […]

What is the difference between ritual and monotony? Something that works versus something that hinders? On this week’s WorkplaceYP, Mike and John talk about how to maximize your day while also maximizing your life. Some notes to augment your experience Grid diary – “5 minute journal”, what am i grateful for, what would make today […]

The work for home conundrum is a tough one. No boss looking over shoulder, but no one brings in cupcakes on Friday. You work at your time, but that may be the same time as the rest of your team. You don’t have a commute, but you also run the risk of going a little […]

Are you a YP who is working so hard that you don’t have time to work out every day? Or maybe you are the YP who is just trying to get in a little more shape. This podcast takes you through some of the trials and tribulations of getting some  exercise at work without breaking […]

Not another boring social media podcast! Thankfully not because this is WorkplaceYP and we don’t do boring. Coffee and triathlons, yes. Boring, no. Sit back and listen as Mike and John explore some of the next trends in the growing world of social media and how young professionals can related to each other. Some notes […]

Are there three words that can potent such doom when strung together as “let’s do coffee?” Ok, yes, there are lot of three-word phrases that come to mind, but on today’s WorkplaceYP, Mike and John are focusing on those three words. Coffee isn’t just for closers. It is an easy way to build your professional […]

Who doesn’t want to be Obi-Wan Kenobi sitting in a landspeeder and messing with some stormtroopers heads with some simple suggestions? Wouldn’t that be great to be able to do in the office? In this week’s episode, the hosts offer up some Jedi Mind Tricks to use in the office as well as making a […]

Inspired by the 2016 presidential candidates, John and Mike discuss the importance of nonverbal communication through body language. Reading and understanding people’s body language is challenging in the office, but it doesn’t have to be. With heightened self awareness and practice, you can present yourself as confident and capable young professional. Some notes to augment your experience 80% […]