Career Lab Podcast

Laurie is out of work like so many others during the COVID pandemic. What does it mean to 'go with the flow' during these unparalleled times? Listen in as Julie and Joel help Laurie and millions of Americans re-examine their careers through the COVID lens.

Patrick Collard of Trust HR discusses hiring, jobs, and the new world of remote workers from both the view of the employer and the employee. Listen in as Julie and Joel shed light onto the changing workplace and what we can do to move forward.

Marshall J. Karp is an accomplished career counselor and app maker with a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help you find the 80% of jobs that make up 'the hidden job market'. Listen in as Julie and Joel pick his brain and hear this trio bring their collective skills together to provide you with the best career counseling in the nation!

Harris, 28, is a graphic designer looking for a way to balance his love for art with a job that fulfills his creative (and financial!) desires. Listen in as Julie and Joel help enlighten him on the many jobs an artist can choose from if they know where to look!

Gabriella, 35-55, is transitioning careers from education to corporate marketing/human resources. All that stands in her way is a strong resume and some specialized knowledge, so listen in as Julie and Joel help her navigate the path to success.

Dan, 40's has an IT and Engineering background, but is rethinking his career during his 6 month gap of employment. Listen in as Julie and Joel help guide his career into something that is rewarding and sustainable as a means to provide a platform to pursue his passion of sports wagering.

Jolene, 28, comes to us with a degree in Psychology, a teachers credential, and a cosmetology license. Listen as Julie and Joel help focus her education and experience into a career that will be fulfilling and rewarding.

Bryce, 24, doesn’t have a college degree but is motivated to work and needs help centering his talents and energy on a career path. Listen in as Julie and Joel help Bryce evaluate his options for going back to school to secure a vocational certificate so he can build into a professional and sustainable STEAM career.  

Michael, 45, has bounced around from job to job and lived all over the world. He struggles with focus and is ready to commit to a career. Listen as Julie and Joel help Michael with strategies for settling into a career path that plays to his strengths and Sociology degree. 

Scott at 30 years old has an undergraduate degree in economics, a Masters degree in building construction a computer science degree and has taught english abroad is looking for an economics degree to pursue a career with the government. Listen in as Julie and Joel get Scott focused and show him the stepping stones of life and work to position him on a career path at the right time and place.

JoJo is stuck in a career dilemma and is looking for a new career path but needs to understand how to use her current passions, knowledge and experience assests to pivot into a new career path. Listen in as Julie and Joel put new light on her current skillset to put JoJo on a new path that she will be happy to pursue.

David an accomplished office supplies sales rep is thinking of moving out of California to Idaho for new career opportunities and a better quality of life for his family. Listen in as Julie and Joel show David that sometimes the shortest route to a career advancement is not the straightest path.

Vance Barse, AIF®. For nearly 10 years Vance has been an investment consultant to leading private wealth and retail financial advisors throughout the U.S. Listen in as he gives his story of how a cross country radical sabbatical on his Dad's Harley-Davidson motorcycle lead him towards a career path to become the wealth strategist success he is today. Vance can be found giving advice and insight on CNBC, ThinkAdvisor, Investment News and Barron's we are happy to have him share his story with us on the CareerLab Podcast. More info on Vance Barse can be found here: https://www.vancebarse.com

CareerLab Podcast 24 with special guest Workforce & Reentry Guru Meghan Medlin of Workforce & Reentry Solutions. A one-stop solution for nonprofit workforce development, reentry and management needs.  If you are one of MILLIONS of people that have had a minor legal issue or a major felony that has changed or hindered your career path, this is a podcast you must listen to. Learn more about Meghan Medlin at www.medlinsolutions.com  

Our special guest Dr. Calkins has already made his mark as a highly successful medical professional of over 20 years specializing in Emergency Medicine. He is now working to become a healthcare pioneer and entrepreneur to reinvent healthcare delivery developing a new venture “WellPop” that is changing the health care delivery for complex patients in a way that is more effective at addressing their psychological, social and health needs that are not effectively managed in the current fragmented healthcare system. Join Julie and Joel as we understand a different level of career advancement and see what it takes to re-invent and transition yourself from a position of career strength.

Hot Topic Podcast College: How to choose the right school for your senior. The choices can be confusing as you consider things like: Location Setting/Culture Campus Size Type Costs Scholarships Family/relationships Listen in as Americas Career Counselor Julie LaCroix and Joel Siegel PhD/APC uncover some choices and decisions you might face as seniors are preparing for a big decision in life: “How to select the right college for me”

Elizabeth is getting herself “psyched out” when it comes to what to actually do when on job interviews. “Internet career information overload” has her stuck on how to get through the interview process. Listen in as Julie and Joel get Elizabeth back on track to show her potential employers what she really brings to the table.

Erin a 24yo recovering addict seeks a new path for her career to help others with her experiences with family divorce, drugs and addiction finds solid advice on CareerLab to get on the right path to success.

Wendell - working the nightshift as a delivery driver and looking to become a fireman he wants to find out if he is making the right choices with the talents he has, listen as Julie and Joel direct Wendell towards a career path that will give him opportunities he never knew he had. 

Taylor 27, a college grad with a lot of career potential gets advice on overcoming a felony