Career setbacks such as lay-offs, re-organization of companies, working for an unsupportive manager, or even a lingering sense of discontent with your career can have a profound effect on your life. But with determination and good strategy, you can learn to bounce back from negative career situations and come out stronger on the other side. Sherri Thomas, career strategist, international speaker, and the best-selling author...

Communication is clearly one of the more important facets of a quality workforce, and yet it seems communication annually lands on the lists of areas companies believe they need to improve. Renee Charney, president and founder of Charney Coaching & Consulting, brings her 25 years of experience in coaching, leadership and organizational development to explain what Mutual Relationship Mapping has to offer. Renee describes a p...

What success means to each individual is different, especially when it comes to their careers. However, in order to be successful in business today, an individual must be smart, competitive, resilient, and tenacious. According to Susan A. Marshall, Founder of The Backbone Institute, he or she needs to have a “good, old-fashioned backbone” in order to be successful. Join Susan and host Cady Chesney as they dive into why indi...

People often question how much emotions play a role in one's professional career. Everyone is different, but perhaps the impact is lost on all of us. Hilary Pearl, a principal with Dattner Consulting, joins Tim Muma to examine the effect emotions can play at work. She also discusses how the impact can change based on a variety of factors, and the ways in which we can positively or negatively use these emotions.

Do you ever wonder if you’re doing the right thing in your life, but aren’t quite sure what to change? Perhaps, changing your job could be the solution to unleashing your true potential. Carole Kanchier, Registered Psychologist and author of “Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life” joins the show to discuss the steps you need to take to change your job, and your life.

Conflict is defined in Webster’s dictionary as “a sharp disagreement or opposition of interests or ideas.” In the workplace it is expected that conflict will arise, and that team members will handle the conflict professionally. Handling and resolving conflict is no easy task, and many struggle with doing so in a tactful manner. Cady Chesney is joined by Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa, author of “Are you a Ten? The Ten Charac...

When you first started your current job, you were energized and ready to tackle any problem that came your way in your new role. If you were years, or even months, down the road when the rosy glasses of love came off, there is a way to fall in love with your job again. Curt Rosengren, Owner of Passion Catalyst, joins the show to share how you can get wild about your work…again.

Successful networking goes beyond an event where you hand your business card out and make cold connections – it’s a lifestyle. Cady Chesney is joined by Marney Reid, founder of Stilettos on the Glass Ceiling; Lindsey Krebs, commercial real estate agent, broker, and founder of San Diego Office Properties; and Dana Malstaff, consultant, writer, speaker, communication coach, and founder of PerspectiveCubed, as they discuss wha...

It's likely you'll be working with a slacking co-worker at some point in your career. He or she may be negatively impacting your work on a number of levels and something needs to be said. This can be a complicated and delicate issue to take care of when it's a peer. Kerry Patterson, co-founder of VitalSmarts, helps the listeners figure out the best tactics for handling this situation with professionalism and effectiveness....

We all have varying strengths that differ in value and impact throughout our careers. Occasionally, those positives can unwittingly be spoiled and turn into negatives. Sara Canaday, an MBA who left the corporate world to work independently as the owner of Sara Canaday and Associates, discusses the concept of seductive blind spots with Tim Muma. Sara explains why it's difficult for individuals to recognize when their own str...