Career Uprising

Regrets. We all have them. But how useful are they? Perhaps you wish that you hadn't taken a certain job or you regret passing up another. HIndsight is always 20/20 and for good reason. We tend to pass judgment on our experiences and label them as "good" or "bad." This judgment is the cause of our suffering, not the actual circumstance. In this episode, Lorraine explores a new perspective on mistakes and regrets that may change the way you see your career...and life.

Online applications are by far the most common job search method. Unfortunately, they are the least effective. Today's show will expose the truth about job boards and what you really should be using them for. Lorraine will go in-depth and explore three strategies for uncovering job opportunities without ever applying online!

Are you delaying your job search until the new year? Is there an ideal time to look for work? This is very common dilemma and in today's show, Lorraine will give listeners a straight answer and bust the myths surround hiring trends and the holiday season.

Finding an ideal career path is daunting process for many people. They feel stuck where they are and don't know how to move forward and find happiness in their career. In today's episode, Lorraine examines why so many people choose the wrong career and how to fix it. Listen for actionable steps and insights into making a career change!

Many people unknowingly shy away from success. They are afraid to take chances because of the fear of failure. However, the road to success is paved with failure. In part one of this series, we explore a new perspective on success and how you can balance your desire for a better life with the risks and uncertainties that come with it.

How can you make yourself more appealing to employers? Does job security really exist? In today's show, Lorraine interviews a special guest, Dileep Srinivasan, who shares what "lifetime employability" is and how you can achieve it.

What is the secret to achieving more? Why are some people more successful than others? It comes down to certainty vs. possibility. In order to move to the next level, you must be willing to let go of certainty in order to open up a world of possibility. Find out what this means for you in your career and life!

Changing careers can be an overwhelming process. Many people worry that they will have to “start over” and settle for less. Others don’t know exactly what they want to do or what they are good at. This episode will help you gain clarity on your path and prepare you for the career transition process

Deep inner confidence is something we all chase but so few of us achieve. Many people lack the confidence that it takes to be successful in life. They are afraid to speak in front of groups, ask for a raise or otherwise “put themselves out there.” In order for you to reach your potential, it’s critical for you to own your success, claim your value and be your own advocate. Today's show will reveal the truth about confidence, why so many of us struggle with it and how to get it!

Finding a new job is challenging. It's even more challenging when you are unemployed or have a gap in your work history. Today's show will share strategies on how to optimize your situation and get back to work faster, even with an imperfect work history.

Robert Moment is The Get Hired Expert! He's an Interview Coach, Author and Much more. Today Robert will join the show to share strategies on how to be successful in a new job. Learn more about Robert at howtoaceaninterview.com

What happens when you work with a career coach? How much does it cost? What can coaching do for you? These are the questions many people wonder before signing up to work with a coach. Some are skeptical about the coaching industry in general and wonder if it will work for them. Today's show gives you a behind the scenes look at what career coaching all about and if it's right for you.

Whether in your career, relationships, or health, problems are inevitable. Suffering though, is optional. Learn how Lorraine recently overcame an unexpected health challenge that seemingly disrupted every area of her life and how you can do the same for yourself. Today's show is about healing, growth and empowering yourself to solve any problem in front of you.

There are many critical skills that we're never taught in school. The real secret to career advancement and satisfaction lies in your soft skills, not your knowledge. Today's show reveals the five most important skills that every professional must master in order to win job offers and promotions.

It’s been shown the #1 most critical factor in employee retention is a good relationship with your boss. If you don’t have trust and communication with the people you work with, your engagement and performance will decline. Hear Lorraine’s practical strategies on how to communicate with (and survive!) and boss from hell.

The modern job search today is all about storytelling. Having a unique story will set you apart from other candidates. Many people struggle with how to articulate their value and win over employers. Today’s guest is Virginia Franco of Virginia Franco Resumes. Hear her philosophy on how storytelling can elevate your resume and interview performance!

Career UpRising is one year old! Today’s show celebrates this joyful milestone with a look back at the past year and peek at what’s ahead for the show. Listeners of this show will be given a special offer, so don’t miss this episode!

No one goes through life without experiencing work stress. But for some, it becomes unmanageable. Amanda Babineau-LaRose is a licensed therapist and social worker with a gift for counseling clients to manage anxiety and care for themselves emotionally. Today’s episode will provide actionable strategies managing work-related anxiety. Amanda Babineau-LaRose, is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Therapist and Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager. She has experience counseling adults of all ages, families, and caregivers. She can be reached at www.wecaremanagement.com

Self-love is the root of all joy and success in life and careers are no exception. We have to know, love and honor ourselves before we can find a satisfying career. On today’s show, Lorraine is joined by Genie Lee Perron from the “Love Your Life” show. Genie is a life coach who teaches clients about self-love and its power to transform our lives.

There comes a time in nearly everyone’s career where they feel stuck. They are aren’t advancing or lack clarity in what they want to be doing for a living. In today’s show, Lorraine shares insights and strategies for how to get unstuck and get clear on your goals, strengths and career direction.