Career Lab Podcast

Judy Ortega, a returning guest, has previously appeared on the podcast to discuss whether she should leave her company or stay. In this episode, she shares her experience of quitting her job to join Microsoft as a Team Director for Global Events. She now serves as the Director of Planning for C-Suite events at Microsoft.

We are thrilled to welcome Greg Ward to the Career Lab Podcast. He specializes in fostering respect in the workplace and promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Greg will share insights from his recent TED Talk in San Diego and discuss the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in today's work environment.

This episode's guest is Rhonda Sher, a LinkedIn Expert. She will tell us her story and explain how she created "The Sher Method" to maximize the potential of your LinkedIn profile.

Listen in as Julie and Joel break down the career path of Jarvis Leverson, a best selling author and keynote speaker on peak performance, who left the corporate world behind to help make Morning Heros out of all of us.

Caroline Raffi is going to provide us with information about Ducere University, which is at the forefront of a new online style of education. This type of education is more practical and applicable to your present career and is a fraction of the cost of a typical MBA program. Join Julie and Joel to learn more about Ducere University, what it has to offer, and whether it might be a good fit for you. Julie and Joel have a conversation with Hollis, a child actor who is transitioning to become an Occupational Therapist with Julie's guidance. Listen to her career journey and learn how it can benefit you!

Matt Jacobson is here to tell us about Ducere University, who is leading the way in a new online style of education that is more practical, applicable to your current career, and a fraction of the price of a typical MBA. Join Julie and Joel as they uncover what Ducere University is about and how it could be a good fit for you.

Join Julie and Joel as they visit with a special guest Scott Hamilton of Executive Next Practices. Located in the UC Irvine Beall Center for Innovation, Scott's ENP group meets at the forefront of discovery, innovation and commercialization. Listen in on how Scott Hamilton leads his organization to collaborate on the nation's most innovative discoveries. There's a group like this in your part of the country too, so use this model to get out there and find the forefront of discovery in YOUR neighborhood!

Returning guest Megan Medlin shares her immense insight into the world of formerly incarcerated individuals and the struggles they face upon reentry into the workforce. The taboo of hiring reformed criminals is fading fast, and Megan makes the case why this population is a largely untapped resource for industries across the board. Join Julie and Joel as they dive in to exploring the world of helping an at-risk demographic find a career.

Author Gregg Ward joins us this week to discuss strategies to help handle conflict in the workplace. Toxic professional environments are a leading cause of dissatisfaction among workers today, so learn how you can help mitigate conflicts and encourage mutual respect in your workplace, whether or not you are in a leadership position. Listen in as Julie and Joel boil down Gregg's wisdom into easy applied strategies for you to use in your day to day.

Judy joined us on our episode published June 11th, 2021, "Should I Stay or Should I Go", with a dilemma caused when she was offered a job at a competing company. Join Julie and Joel to as they find out what happened, what she learned, and if it was the right decision.  Julie LaCroix: julie@julielacroix.com Joel Siegel: info@joelsiegelphd.com

"Evidence based knowledge is actionable.” Dr. Patrick Collard returns and shines brightly as ever in his HR wisdom as he speaks on hiring, getting a job, the current job market, untapped talent and more. Listen in as Julie and Joel join forces with Patrick to bring you the most up to date information on today's career landscape.

Erin Brown works for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, a non-profit where people are passionate about helping save the lives of children. Erin feels that her job is where her passion and empathy meet, she loves where she works, but the emotional rigors of the job mean she is looking to move on after having learned the valuable lessons that this job has taught her. Join Julie and Joel as they discuss setting boundaries with your work, the non-profit sector, and how to learn from your career path.

Lynn is an older parent looking for a career change that will bring passion to her work and a better work-life balance. Listen in as Julie and Joel talk about practical tips for crafting your resume for a new industry/career, the ‘Mid-30's Crush', and how to make a career change.

Ken Coleman, author of From Paycheck to Purpose  and host of The Ken Coleman Show, joins Julie and Joel for a super-episode giving you the best from America's career coaches! They dive into Ken's new book and find out what he recommends for finding a career path that suits you and how you can make the most of your talents. Listen in as Julie and Joel chime in with their expert knowledge and experience on the philosophies of Ken Coleman.

Judy has been given an offer that she can't refuse, but after negotiating with her current employer she is able to get everything and more. Listen in as Julie and Joel review her healthy decision making processes in navigating a potential career transition between two high level companies competing for Judy's talent and expertise.

Kacey Taormina is a powerhouse woman who does it all! She is living proof of the effectiveness of career coaching, willpower, and staying the course, as she is able to successfully manage being a real estate professional, a mom, and a star of the TV Show “Real Estate Wars”. Listen in as Julie and Joel help you understand her journey and how you can achieve your goals.

Tony has spent 14 years in academia working towards becoming a tenured professor only to find that he now wants to shift into the corporate world and marry his deep knowledge of the psychology of creativity into a role that will be both fulfilling and rewarding. This transition is not only a major career shift, but also an identity shift as he grapples with leaving behind the university life and entering the corporate world. Listen in as Julie and Joel help him craft his approach and give him the strategy he needs to begin walking his career forward.

Wendy is an event planner with a lifetime of experience who is caught in the crossfires of the pandemic like so many others. As certain industries come to a grinding halt, we find out where to look for the next job. Listen in as Julie and Joel help Wendy navigate these uncertain times, and provide hope and direction for her and for you with their expert advice.

Find out how the hospitality industry copes with the pandemic, and what you can expect in the future. With 6% of Americans in the hospitality industry, this is one you do not want to miss. Join Joel as he interviews special guest JC Clow of the Winery Restaurants Group about how COVID has impacted his restaurants and how he plans to survive the pandemic.

In this special COVID themed episode, Julie and Joel share their inside knowledge of the current job market. Get tips to navigate this time difficult time and ideas for moving forward. Listen in as they talk about what is happening throughout the job market, offer tips for presenting yourself in a video call, and most importantly - why you don't need to panic.

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

Ashley - a full time model for six years calls Julie and Joel at the CareerLab podcast to help find out what she needs to do to turn her love of event planning and global travel as a model with a psychology degree to a new career.

Jenna 23 -  has a degree in screenwriting and a wonderful emerging career in content writing for smaller brands represented on the behemoth Amazon platform. She endeavors to transition further into marketing and creative branding, but is afraid she may not be wanted by smaller more creative outlets. Listen as Julie and Joel get to the truth of: is bigger better? in the career landscape.

Americas Career Counselor Julie LaCroix shares a special email message of thankfulness, hope and gratitude from a grateful parent who invested in Julie’s advice.

Lindsey 39 - currently unemployed going on many interviews and not getting job offers was a fitness instructor, loves animals and needs professional guidance to find out where she needs to be to get a career she will love!

Alexandrea - 25 went straight from high school to a community college then transferred to UCLA and graduated with a degree in history and a minor in Spanish wants to work in non for profit in areas of humanities, legal, government or libraries and is having a hard time finding her place in the career world. Listen in as Julie and Joel point out her strengths to a new career path!

Megan; a millennial  with a BA in journalism is struggling for awhile in looking for a fulfilling career is at the end of her rope and feels lost as she has tried lots of different jobs and industries but still does not have a sense of direction for her career path. Listen in as Julie and Joel peel back the layers and give Megan a new way to get the life she wants and deserves. #careerlabnow

Melody, 56 with a degree in residential architecture and commercial interior design is looking to re-introduce herself to the workforce after motherhood and a rough divorce. Listen in as Julie and Joel zero in on her positive attributes and point her in a better direction of new skills, challenges and opportunities.

CareerLab Podcast with Julie LaCroix - overseas attorney wants to make his mark in the USA but is unsure how to position himself in the job market in the USA

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Andrea, looking to get out of the stressful auto insurance claims business of 22 years wants to tap into her creative side and looks for guidance from Julie and Joel to fulfill a happier work life balance.

w/Special guest host Joel Siegel Ph. D. Listen and learn as Americas Career Counselor Julie LaCroix helps three callers align their career situation to get a better handle on how to move forward on the proper career paths.