Career Lab Podcast

Judy Ortega, a returning guest, has previously appeared on the podcast to discuss whether she should leave her company or stay. In this episode, she shares her experience of quitting her job to join Microsoft as a Team Director for Global Events. She now serves as the Director of Planning for C-Suite events at Microsoft.

We are thrilled to welcome Greg Ward to the Career Lab Podcast. He specializes in fostering respect in the workplace and promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Greg will share insights from his recent TED Talk in San Diego and discuss the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in today’s work environment.

This episode's guest is Rhonda Sher, a LinkedIn Expert. She will tell us her story and explain how she created "The Sher Method" to maximize the potential of your LinkedIn profile.

Listen in as Julie and Joel break down the career path of Jarvis Leverson, a best selling author and keynote speaker on peak performance, who left the corporate world behind to help make Morning Heros out of all of us.

Caroline Raffi is going to provide us with information about Ducere University, which is at the forefront of a new online style of education. This type of education is more practical and applicable to your present career and is a fraction of the cost of a typical MBA program. Join Julie and Joel to learn more about Ducere University, what it has to offer, and whether it might be a good fit for you. Julie and Joel have a conversation with Hollis, a child actor who is transitioning to become an Occupational Therapist with Julie's guidance. Listen to her career journey and learn how it can benefit you!

Matt Jacobson is here to tell us about Ducere University, who is leading the way in a new online style of education that is more practical, applicable to your current career, and a fraction of the price of a typical MBA. Join Julie and Joel as they uncover what Ducere University is about and how it could be a good fit for you.

Join Julie and Joel as they visit with a special guest Scott Hamilton of Executive Next Practices. Located in the UC Irvine Beall Center for Innovation, Scott’s ENP group meets at the forefront of discovery, innovation and commercialization. Listen in on how Scott Hamilton leads his organization to collaborate on the nation’s most innovative discoveries. There’s a group like this in your part of the country too, so use this model to get out there and find the forefront of discovery in YOUR neighborhood!

Returning guest Megan Medlin shares her immense insight into the world of formerly incarcerated individuals and the struggles they face upon reentry into the workforce. The taboo of hiring reformed criminals is fading fast, and Megan makes the case why this population is a largely untapped resource for industries across the board. Join Julie and Joel as they dive in to exploring the world of helping an at-risk demographic find a career.

Author Gregg Ward joins us this week to discuss strategies to help handle conflict in the workplace. Toxic professional environments are a leading cause of dissatisfaction among workers today, so learn how you can help mitigate conflicts and encourage mutual respect in your workplace, whether or not you are in a leadership position. Listen in as Julie and Joel boil down Gregg’s wisdom into easy applied strategies for you to use in your day to day.

Judy joined us on our episode published June 11th, 2021, "Should I Stay or Should I Go", with a dilemma caused when she was offered a job at a competing company. Join Julie and Joel to as they find out what happened, what she learned, and if it was the right decision.  Julie LaCroix: julie@julielacroix.com Joel Siegel: info@joelsiegelphd.com

"Evidence based knowledge is actionable.” Dr. Patrick Collard returns and shines brightly as ever in his HR wisdom as he speaks on hiring, getting a job, the current job market, untapped talent and more. Listen in as Julie and Joel join forces with Patrick to bring you the most up to date information on today’s career landscape.

Erin Brown works for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, a non-profit where people are passionate about helping save the lives of children. Erin feels that her job is where her passion and empathy meet, she loves where she works, but the emotional rigors of the job mean she is looking to move on after having learned the valuable lessons that this job has taught her. Join Julie and Joel as they discuss setting boundaries with your work, the non-profit sector, and how to learn from your career path.

Lynn is an older parent looking for a career change that will bring passion to her work and a better work-life balance. Listen in as Julie and Joel talk about practical tips for crafting your resume for a new industry/career, the ‘Mid-30’s Crush’, and how to make a career change.

Ken Coleman, author of From Paycheck to Purpose  and host of The Ken Coleman Show, joins Julie and Joel for a super-episode giving you the best from America’s career coaches! They dive into Ken’s new book and find out what he recommends for finding a career path that suits you and how you can make the most of your talents. Listen in as Julie and Joel chime in with their expert knowledge and experience on the philosophies of Ken Coleman.

Judy has been given an offer that she can’t refuse, but after negotiating with her current employer she is able to get everything and more. Listen in as Julie and Joel review her healthy decision making processes in navigating a potential career transition between two high level companies competing for Judy’s talent and expertise.

Kacey Taormina is a powerhouse woman who does it all! She is living proof of the effectiveness of career coaching, willpower, and staying the course, as she is able to successfully manage being a real estate professional, a mom, and a star of the TV Show “Real Estate Wars”. Listen in as Julie and Joel help you understand her journey and how you can achieve your goals.

Tony has spent 14 years in academia working towards becoming a tenured professor only to find that he now wants to shift into the corporate world and marry his deep knowledge of the psychology of creativity into a role that will be both fulfilling and rewarding. This transition is not only a major career shift, but also an identity shift as he grapples with leaving behind the university life and entering the corporate world. Listen in as Julie and Joel help him craft his approach and give him the strategy he needs to begin walking his career forward.

Wendy is an event planner with a lifetime of experience who is caught in the crossfires of the pandemic like so many others. As certain industries come to a grinding halt, we find out where to look for the next job. Listen in as Julie and Joel help Wendy navigate these uncertain times, and provide hope and direction for her and for you with their expert advice.

Find out how the hospitality industry copes with the pandemic, and what you can expect in the future. With 6% of Americans in the hospitality industry, this is one you do not want to miss. Join Joel as he interviews special guest JC Clow of the Winery Restaurants Group about how COVID has impacted his restaurants and how he plans to survive the pandemic.

In this special COVID themed episode, Julie and Joel share their inside knowledge of the current job market. Get tips to navigate this time difficult time and ideas for moving forward. Listen in as they talk about what is happening throughout the job market, offer tips for presenting yourself in a video call, and most importantly - why you don't need to panic.