Career Coffee Chat

The Career Coffee Chat Show is on Sabbatical  Hi Friends! Thank you for following the Career Coffee Chat podcast! It's been a blast and I love seeing folks from all over the world tuning in to hear casual conversations that change lives and careers. The podcast is going on a sabbatical for a while. Coach E. Urban is still rocking the live stream shows on YouTube and LinkedIn – so be sure to subscribe on YouTube so you can get access to all the shows. ☕ More resources or connect to Coach E. Urban: https://linktr.ee/coacheurban

☕ Misaligned? Bored? Burned Out or feeling stuck? Chances are, you aren't living your life's purpose ... and therefore struggling to prosper. We all have a purpose, a gift, and core strengths. It's time to unleash your inner brilliance! Discover how to tap into your purpose for more passion and potential to prosper with guest Catherine L. McCourt. We chat about the meaning of "purpose" in your life and what happens when you are misaligned. Learn how to leverage your purpose to thrive both personally and professionally from wisdom from Catherine - a Transformational Coach empowering individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses to lead with purpose to prosper. 

☕ Love it or loathe it - feedback could be your best friend. Skeptical? Great! Tune in to find out how NOT to miss out on one of the greatest growth gifts you'll ever receive. Our special guest, Glade Holman is an expert in leveraging feedback as a critical tool for professional and leadership development. ☕ Glade shares his wisdom and answers these questions: 1) Why are the skills to receive feedback more critical than giving it? 2) How do you deal with poorly delivered or unfair feedback? 3) What does neuroscience teach us about our reaction to feedback? 4) How do you maintain a growth mindset in a fixed mindset world?

☕ Who says you cannot have it all? Guest Byran Gillette shares his insights from interviewing 100 leaders on how they reach their peak. Plus, how he successfully managed a 7-month sabbatical to tour the world and his secrets to complete multiple ultra-marathon events.  Byran talks about how the lessons from these changed his life and what you can do to be unstoppable. If you are ready to shed limiting beliefs to see EPIC Performance from yourself and/or your teams - tune in to learn more.  

☕ You have goals ... but the target keeps shifting! Tune in to hear Lisa Pachence, MCC share how to unlock your potential and passion to fuel a purpose-filled life. The paradigm is shifting. What worked to achieve big goals +2 years ago no longer yields the same results. You may feel frustrated or want to just toss in the towel. In a world of constant uncertainty, how can you achieve your dreams? Lisa, backed by years of coaching expertise, shares how you can effectively position yourself to thrive through change. You don't have to "fake it until you make it" - we share what really works for you to see success both professionally and personally.

If you think you have to be a certain 'type' of person to lead, think again! It's time to debunk leadership myths and help you rise up and step into leadership. ☕ Join us to hear what Jamie Lewis Smith, Ph.D. has to say about authentic leadership and how to avoid the common pitfalls that snag early (and seasoned) leaders. ☕ Whether you are new to leadership, looking for ways to stand out as a leader, or seeking to polish your leadership skills - this show is for you.

In this world, things feel a little out of control ... which leads to stress. Discover how to find the balance, time, and space (+peace) in your life that you long for. Join us with special guest Tonia Cordi as she shares an integrated process for you to meet your intentions and goals - aligned with your values. ☕ Renew yourself with often overlooked tools for success ☕ Revitalize your life by owning your impact and creating boundaries ☕ Rescript for a better future with more peace and productivity Tonia applies her background in education, the arts, and psychology to create an integrated process for individuals to meet their intentions, goals, and values. Organizing your inner and outer world allows you to become more present, focused, and able to make decisions that match your intentions and values

Discover the surprising truth about how to rise above and thrive during stressful times. Guest Dave Hollenbach, MPA is the author of "Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future.” He shares his journey and insights that have made him an expert on how to lead yourself and others through disruption. ☕ When the Sh** hits the fan, most people ask, “What should I do?” ☕ David proposes that your Grand Strategy process begin with a much better question: “Who do I need to be?” Who you are is how you will lead yourself and others ... especially when it matters most.  

Yes, you CAN be a high performer without adding extra stress to your work-life! Tune in to find out what international business and leadership coach, Maggie Perotin, has to say about how to avoid burnout by leveraging the very same skills you already have as a high-achiever. ☕ Discover the common misconceptions about high-performance. ☕ Learn how high-performance habits can help avoid or prevent burnout. ☕ We discuss how a high-performance lifestyle can help you feel happier, be healthier, and at the same time more successful in your professional career.  

Do you have a healthy relationship with money? Make a mindset shift to allow more prosperity in your life. Special guest Carl Seidman, CPA, CSP shares insights from his expertise as a trusted business advisor specializing in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business strategy, and finance transformation. Most of us have a narrative about money that we aren't even aware of. This narrative can hold you back from the prosperity that you want to see in your life/career. Tune in to hear more of what Carl has to say from his expertise in advising Fortune 500 corporations to middle-market companies - establishing effective FP&A practices, processes, and teams.

Led an inspired life and career with insights from special guest: Tony Martignetti. Are you ready to shift your thinking to align with who you really want to be? ☕ Shift from frustrated to fulfilled ☕ Shift from confused to confident ☕ Shift from disconnected to aligned

Elevate your career with conversations that matter! Tune in to discover key insights about career advancement from guest Carissa Gay, MCC. We answer: ☕ What is the significance of conversation for your career? ☕ What are the ingredients of effective conversations? ☕ What are three conversations should you be having to advance your career?

Who says that financial planning isn't sexy? I think that making smart financial moves that empower you and your family is super sexy! What do you think? Tune in to hear Claire Hunsaker, ChFC®, CFP®, share her insights on how to thrive during turbulent times, and make the most from your benefits!   ☕ Thrive through inflation on a budget ☕ Ensure financial security during relationship meltdowns ☕ Make the most of your benefits (open enrollment is coming soon!)   ... and discover what you might be missing to make money work for you and your family long-term!   Claire is a personal finance expert and CEO at AskFlossie (.com). She delivers free, trusted financial guidance for unmarried women and single moms.

Elevate your executive presence to build the brand you want - even during disruption. Boost team performance. Reduce conflict. Increase confidence. Mark Kenny shares top strategies for leaders and teams to navigate challenges with clarity. In the future of work (which is now) - the old way of leading teams simply doesn't work.

Successfully manage conflict and navigate difficult discussions like a pro with insights from guest Jerry E. Fu, PharmD, ACC - expert conflict resolution coach. Tune in for an insightful conversation to find freedom from the fear of conflict ☕ Dealing with a temperamental boss ... a stale friendship ... dissonance in your family? ☕ Most people avoid difficult discussions - learn how to have a healthy conversation when it matters most.

Find the keys to Your Inner Brilliance and unlock your potential with the 5 lessons from the intersection of your life/work - shared by guest: Sonya Ware, PCC - Executive Coach. ☕ Lean into the gifts of everyday moments ☕ Dive into your own unlimited resources ☕ Discover easy ways to tap into your energy  

Tune in to discover what is driving the great resignation. Join Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP and me for a lively conversation about what is REALLY going on and how to successfully navigate VUCA to thrive! ☕ Leaders - how can you create a culture that retains top talent? ☕ Professionals - what can you do to create the future of work you want?  

Your formula for success must align with your authentic Zone of Genius. Tune in to discover how to create the right mindset shift to fuel the right actions that yield the RIGHT results with Curt Mercadante This show is for people who are ready to take action and see real change in their lives! ☕ It's one thing to talk about mindset ... it's another to LIVE it. ☕ It's one thing to set your goals ... it's another to create ACTION Curt and I will share how we harness our superpower and focus our energies to net real success 365 days a year - and how you can too! Get your coffee cup ready!

Russ Johns has the secret sauce to networking in a digitally dependent world. Meet Russ, discover why "kindness is cool and smiles are free", and learn how to connect to those who matter in a new (more engaging) way! Russ Believes that you have the opportunity to Be SEEN | Be HEARD | Build Authority ... And that EVERYONE HAS A GIFT, A MISSION, and VALUE (that deserves to be heard!).

Tune in to hear special guest Ira Wolfe to discuss Googlization & The future of work ... How will the moves of Big Tech and Big Data affect how you experience the workplace? ☕ The workplace will never be the same. Learn what is different and what matters to you as a leader or as someone seeking career advancement. ☕ Prepare for a very interesting conversation as we discuss the great resignation and how that is impacting workplace culture.

Would you love to feel happier, healthier, more balanced, and achieve results that matter most to you? Tune in for a candid conversation with Rosie Guagliardo about what struggles High Achievers often face and how you can step away from the chains of overwhelm and anxiety into a freer, happier YOU. ☕ Shift from a cluttered mind to calm and clear ☕ Archive outstanding success - only with less stress ☕ Find more joy and have fun while being your best self!

Will the same actions, methods, and thinking sustain success in the future of work? Learn what drives success now and how to thrive in the future of the workplace with Ute Franzen-Waschke. ☕ Segmentors & Integrators - what skills do we need to thrive in the future of work? ☕ Processes & Applications - what methods and means will drive success with very different workplace expectations?

Make the right impression! Your speech, language, and voice skills tell a story about you and impact the way others view you. Make sure that story elevates your influence & impact Join Lynda Stucky and I for an insightful dialogue about how you speak affects how you are perceived.  ☕ Be taken more seriously and make more of an impact at work ☕ Avoid idioms and colloquialisms that distance diverse audiences ☕ Discover straightforward tactics to elevate your speaking abilities

Not sure what to do, but you know you don't like your current career path? Tune in to hear Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, JD, PhD. and discover how to unabashedly take charge of your career pivot and make it a success story! As Carol says: "Tear up the rule book and write your own" Carol's mission is to empower high-achieving women at midlife to get unstuck and take back control of their life and career.

Make the mental shift that matters with Vinesh Sukumaran, Positive Psychologist and Forbes Coaches Council Member. Vinesh shares what positive psychology actually is and how to leverage it to increase performance.  Learn: ☕ What is an agile mindset and how can it help you achieve the life/career you want? ☕ What tactics can we employ to face the shifts in our lives more positively? ☕ What simple strategies can help us be more successful and more at peace?

Get paid for what you actually do! Frustrated that your pay doesn't reflect your hard work? Tune in and learn how to "level the paying field" with career expert: Rick Gillis! Rick has created the QTNT® (pronounced: Quotient) Personal Value Calculation process to teach workers (as well as their employers!) how to identify and assign value to individual job performance and personal accomplishment in an all-new way. Rick, the creator of this very simple, easy to use, performance metric shares with you how the QTNT truly does level the ‘paying' field. The result is that not only will equal pay for equal work be realized, but even better, proper pay for outstanding performance becomes the new normal.

Discover how you can position yourself wisely for career advancement through the great resignation and what is to come in the ever-changing world of work. Panelists: ✷ Yvonne N. Harris SPHR, SHRM-SCP is a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Consultant, Corporate Social Responsibility Champion, Human Resources Leader, and a Podcaster. ✷ Julianne Miles, SPHR is the Director of Talent, North America at CEVA Logistics and a Human resources leader with extensive experience in talent acquisition, university recruiting & relations, and talent development.

Become resilience ready with Vivian Hairston Blade. Join us as we discuss how to navigate the shifting expectations of a successful corporate career. Vivian shares the highlights from her two outstanding books: "Resilience Ready: The Leader's Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises" "FuelForward: Discover Proven Practices to Fuel Your Career Forward" ☕ What is resilience and how can it help you Elevate! ☕ How to reduce burnout and thrive during change. ☕ What matters to increase your influence.

Ditch boring virtual networking events! Learn where the REAL conversations are being held and how to stay top of mind with key decision-makers from all over the world! Join top executive coach, Lindsey Honari, as we discuss how to open doors in ways that you may have not thought of. ☕ Discover new methods to reach leaders and stay top of mind ☕ Learn how to navigate and connect to conversations that matter ☕ Elevate your career by leveraging unique networking methods

 Increase your impact and thrive through change, regardless of your culture or race! Join me with my special guest: Katrina Booker, MBA, DE&I expert - to honor Black History Month. ☕ We discuss how women of diverse backgrounds can access new opportunities ☕ We share what women can do to continue the positive momentum of DE&I ☕ We have an honest conversation about limiting beliefs and how you can author the future you want

Wondering how the future of work and the "Great Resignation" will affect your career advancement results? Jessica Miller-Merrell, SHRM-SCP, SPHR - founder of Workology and HR expert shares what matters most in the “never normal” world of work. ☕ Discover how you can position yourself wisely and land a great opportunity! ☕ Learn what matters most to stand out to HR leaders as a great candidate. ☕ We discuss current #hiring trends and the latest news - plus what you can expect in the future!

Discover what's new and what matters to stand out on the largest professional platform in the world. There is one constant: change ... and LinkedIn changes all the time! ☕ Discover why recruiters may miss your profile ☕ Reveal what recruiters really look at and why ☕ Avoid top pitfalls many professionals make online ☕ How to stand out to your target companies ☕ Overcome common struggles to elevate your profile Whether you are a job seeker or looking to elevate your current career path - if you aren't on LinkedIn: you may disappear. Learn how to leverage your profile!

How do you know that your interview went well? Join myself and Tim Madden for a lively no-excuses conversation about how to excel in your job search when it matters most! Learn what key factors make or break an interview in competitive job markets. Discover how to make sure that you leave the right impression and make a connection. This episode is PACKED with valuable information – be prepared to take notes!

Tune in for the Year-End show and discover how to set yourself up for career advancement and/or leadership opportunities in 2022 (starting right now). I share some of the top highlights of 2021 as well as predictions for the year(s) ahead.   

Feeling undervalued? Over-looked? Ed Krow, Talent Transformation Expert, shares proven success strategies to increase your influence through self-mastery. Learn how being influential can change your career path and life. Discover the secrets that make successful leaders and thriving careers Influence is available to EVERYONE - regardless of your work style or personality type!  

Leezá Carlone Steindorf will discuss The Genius of Non-Judgement™ to obtain clarity, confidence, and unlock opportunities in your life/career. Discover how many of us get locked into misery cycles (and what to do about it). Learn how to transform crisis into clarity, confidence, and ultimately empower success. Leverage key tools to ensure that you claim your impact and rise above challenges with grace.

Ever wish you could 'show up' more confidently, reduce stress or anxiety in high-pressure situations? Special Guest Arthi S Rabikrisson, MBA, ACC (ICF) shares how to use Neuro-Agility to reduce stress while boosting confidence. -Understand the role of Neuro-agility in a VUCA world -Discover more about the Neuroscience of confidence -Learn how Neuroscience can help you cope with stress

Leverage your unique gifts to Elevate!™ your career. Guest Clara Angelina Diaz-Anderson, BA, MCC shares how you can leverage both authenticity and diversity to thrive in your career. - Unlock your Authentic Career Confidence - Overcome your roadblocks to authenticity - Own your diversity as a superpower! Diversity isn't just skin deep. Join us for a deep(er) conversation about what it takes to own your unique gifts, show up 100% in your strength zone, and embrace your inner superpower!

What you've always done won't get you where you want to go ... You need an uncommon sense for unusual times to thrive in your career! Special guest Csaba Toth shares from his book "Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times" and from his research into how culture, diversity, and social norms drive your path to success. We discuss how we rarely outperform our own self-image and what that means for your career growth. Learn how company culture often drives your authenticity 'level' and what it means for your fulfillment.

Having a clear compelling personal brand is a career requirement! Stand out in a competitive market and get noticed for the jobs you WANT. Special guest Petra Zink shares how to develop a compelling personal brand that ensures you are purposeful in developing your career action plan. After all, if you don't plan your career, someone else will Discover: How to stay relevant in the future of work Personal Branding for busy corporate professionals How to stand out in a noisy and competitive world of work Why personal branding is a leadership requirement; not an afterthought

Special guest, Claudia Miller, shares her insights about how you can get repeated big raises and promotions! Just in case you are thinking: "Yeah, but not in this economy”, that's not true! Claudia will share her top tips to help you land big salary increases and promotions. Based on her observations of successful professionals who seem to get raises and promotions "right on time", she has developed a formula for success.  

You have hardwired gifts that fuel success. Learn how to leverage your Authentic Core Self, and thrive! Guest Anna J. Stephenson of Authentic Core Life Coaching shares the 5 aspects of body, mind, and soul each individual is uniquely wired for (your Authentic Core Self). Leveraging these will give you a fulfilling and successful career. Are you ready for inner exploration to launch your most successful and satisfying career? Tune in to discover the raw talents, drives, and purpose wired in your DNA. Anna discusses what sparked her desire to discover the DNA of the woman she was born to be.

The future of work is here and it's important to elevate your presence to achieve the career advancement you want. Some people are celebrating potentially returning to “normal” – although that is a long way away yet AND the future of work will not be the way it was Pre-Pandemic. Join myself and world-renowned leadership expert, Kevin Eikenberry for a serious conversation about what it takes to see success now and into the future, particularly in remote work environments … which, for many, are here to stay. ☕ Overcome the biggest challenges facing remote workers ☕ Discover how to stand out in remote work environments ☕ Learn how to gain key visibility, even online  

Featuring Special Guest: The Job Search Gladiator: Michael Altshuler - Internationally recognized motivational speaker, peak performance & career expert. If you are wondering what really matters to get seen in a very competitive job search market, this show is for you! We discuss: ☕ Successful career change clarity ☕ How to land more interviews ☕ How to win more interviews

A great discussion with Landi Spearman, L6S, CEO of Organized SHIFT - Change Leadership & Future of Work Expert. Get your career in gear with future-proof strategies! SHIFT can either happen BY you or TO you ... make your move intentional! ☕ We will discuss how to connect in the age of social distancing ☕ How to prepare a SHIFT towards new work opportunities ☕ How to stand out in a competitive work environment and claim your influence

Join me and my special guest: Annie Leib, MBA, GGA - who is a superstar empath & life-alignment coach! We discuss how to STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM YOUR DREAMS and embrace your authentic soul's purpose. Feeling burned-out, run-down, over-worked, afraid to say "no" or to even take time off? Is this what you want out of life?? We will discuss what most people run away from, how to find fulfillment & joy again. Most importantly: what your first tiny steps can be to regain your soul's life/career purpose.

Brian Brogen and I discuss how Mentorship Elevates Your Career. Thanks to an outstanding mentor: I was able to advance my career years ago into a leadership role! Brian and I share how to connect with, leverage, and be a success partner in the mentorship journey. ☕ How mentors strategically advance careers ☕ How to source and connect to a mentor ☕ How to make the most of your mentorship ☕ What it means to be a mentor yourself and top success tips

Fantastic conversation with Evelyn MacLean-Quick who is a Fortune 500 Executive. Evelyn and I have a heart to heart conversation about how to increase your influence and impact. It's no secret that your career success is determined by your Presence - how you 'show up' in person or virtually. It's not every day that you have a senior-level Executive sit down and tell you the inside story. Evelyn shares what it takes to stand out in a competitive corporate environment and her lessons from Executive leadership in Fortune 500 companies.

No nonsense conversation with bestselling author and CEO: Mandy Cavanaugh. Mandy pulls no punches on sharing her experiences with harnessing your energies in the workplace for maximum results and value while being true to your own essence. Ever wonder how you can propel your career while still staying true to your authentic self? Perhaps you aren't sure which strings to pull and what actions really matter when it comes to elevating into leadership... Mandy has 'been there, and done that' - plus she shares what really matters when it comes to rising to the top and staying there!

What if I told you that what we know as 'Imposter Syndrome' was really something quite different? What if those nagging feelings of inadequacy or fears and self-doubt can turn into positive empowering energy for you? It's time to reveal how you can make BIG shifts in your life with the internationally recognized coach: Judy Wilkins-Smith. LEARN: What is 'Emotional DNA' and how it affects your life and career How imposter syndrome is created and why it’s so important How being stuck is a great place to be and how it feeds into your growth

Ever wonder why some new managers excel in the role, while others don’t? I'm excited to have guest: Sheryl A. Lyons, MBA, CMC, Founder of Culture Spark share what it takes to elevate into leadership and excel! Learn how to anticipate and navigate some common pitfalls of emerging leaders. Discover how to embrace the mental mind shift required for effective leadership. Find your formula to form your unique and effective management style