Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits

Ever have something that you just aren't good at?

Let's face it; nobody can be good at everything.

However, throwing your hands up in the air and declaring, "I suck!" is not the best course of action.

In today's podcast, I will discuss how to recognize when something really is a genuine weakness compared to a skill that can be learned. Finally, I will dive into learning your top skills and attributes to make an informed choic...

Patricia McMahon of the EEOC answers the burning questions that keep job seekers up at night. Sometimes it feels like employers can be acting shady during the hiring process. After all, what are they really doing with the demographic information they collect at the end of the application? Are you required to fill that out? What should you do if you think you were discriminated against? AND is having tattoos or other body modificati...

Let’s face it: no one enjoys having “difficult conversations.” The underperforming employee, the challenging customer, or the overbearing boss can all cause communication barriers. However, there are tricks to learn how to listen and become a better communicator to overcome these challenges. Our guest is Executive Coach Carole Stizza, owner of Relevant Insight. With over 30 years of expertise in Human resources, facilitation, confl...

What’s your type? No, I’m not talking about dating, I’m talking about your personality! As one of the most common and insightful personality tests, the Enneagram helps people understand themselves and others through nine interconnected personality types. Today’s guest Margot Burns shares the Enneagram Empowerment Principle, which is an amazing tool that business leaders use to improve their own performance while discovering the str...

As a business leader, are you hiding your magic? According to Michelle McGlade’s research, two out of every three high performing women report that they are hiding their brilliance. While most leaders are great at being chameleons to fit whatever the company needs, by not being their authentic selves, they are actually cheating the company out of their best strengths and abilities. In today’s show, Michelle helps us discover how le...

If you are a service-oriented person, finding a job at a nonprofit organization can be the perfect way to earn a living while giving back to your community. However, finding the right nonprofit that fits your own vision can be more challenging. Join us as The Nonprofit Nerd Jarrett Ransom, President of The Rayvan Group, shares tips on how to not only find a great organization that is aligned with your own values but also allows you...

How does it feel to build a career based on your passions? For many creatives in the media, entertainment, and arts it requires personal drive, hustle, and – of course – talent! Today’s guest Dia Kline blends a mix of public speaking, humor, and congenial anosmia to define her career on her own terms. Tune in to find out how you can craft your own career by building on your personal strengths.

Get in touch with Dia:

dia@personalt...

Do you feel unfulfilled and stuck at your current job? Have you spent hours researching and analyzing career options, only to end up at square one? Certified Career Coach and author Danielle Menditch Roessele shares her Inner Compass Process, which involved diving into your childhood and to tell your story and clarify the innate talents that lead to rewarding work – both personally and financially.

Reach out to Danielle:

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If you are like almost everyone in the United States, you may have engaged in some emotional eating over the past year. However, the issue could be more prevalent than just raiding the kitchen while you are bored. Today, health coach, author, and massage therapist Amber Stevens gives us the run-down on how to redefine your relationship with food to bring about a more balanced lifestyle. Plus, we discuss the challenges and rewards o...

There’s a terrible illness plaguing workers these days. It saps their energy, making them dread Mondays and crush their dreams. I’m not talking about COVID – it is Career Burn-Out. If you feel like your talents are wasted or that your work isn’t supporting your purpose, it might be time to get courageous and explore not just a new job, but a whole new career. Today’s guest career coach Tami Palmer with Grey Zone Mentoring collabora...

2020 created another casualty in the workforce that we are just beginning to feel: The Female Recession. Suddenly, working parents were expected to manage their children’s schooling all while working 50+ hours a week. Face with the choice of their family or their career, many were forced into a hard decision that will impact their earning potential for years. Sadly, LGBTQ+, disabled, and persons of color were even more severely imp...

Success in any business depends on how well we establish our business practices, market ourselves, and expand our reach while doing the work that we love and – even better – were called to do. Today’s guest Laura Powers is celebrity psychic with eight books and six podcasts. She’s been featured by Will Ferrell’s “Ron Burgundy Podcast”, Buzzfeed, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, Motherboard Magazine by Vice, and many other media outlets. She is ...

Without a doubt, the travel industry has experienced a big hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even before this virus, travel agents were becoming a rare breed based on the prevalence of do-it-yourself vacation planning online. In spite of this, today’s guest Samantha Schultz launched her successful business, Plan Your Perfect Vacation, in 2016. Her clients could not have been more grateful, especially as she exercised all o...