Dive In: A Podcast for Career Development Professionals

Accountability spaces are a great way for you and your colleagues to collectively challenge and support each other while deepening your commitment to justice work.  In this episode, Tara Milliken, the assistant director for career services, training and communication at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, joins me to share her experience facilitating accountability spaces in the workplace.  She currently co-leads a space focused on race.  Tara discusses the purpose of accountability spaces, how you can facilitate them, different formats for this collective work, and the benefits and challenges in offering these spaces. Connect with Tara Twitter:@TaraMilliken Resources Mentioned ACPA Commission for Career Services ACPA Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization Debunking the Myth of Job Fit in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Edited by Brian J. Reece, Vu T. Tran, Elliott N. DeVore and Gabby Porcaro The Racial Healing Handbook, by Dr. Anneliese Singh On Being Included: Racism and Diversity in Institutional Life, by Dr. Sara Ahmed Seeing White- Seen on Radio Podcast Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers.  In this episode, Joelle Murchison, founder and principal of ExecMommyGroup, joins me for a conversation to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) questions related to our work as career development professionals and higher education practitioners.  She shares her journey as a diversity champion in higher education, a non-profit, a corporation, and now as an entrepreneur.  She explains the differences in DEI work in higher education and the corporate sector, describes how she integrates DEI into a course she teaches, discusses strategies clients can use to determine a company's commitment to DEI, and identifies areas for career centers to consider as they develop their DEI strategy. Connect with Joelle Instagram: EMG Facebook: EMG- Exec Mommy Group LinkedIn: Joelle Murchison Website: https://execmommygroup.com/ Resources Mentioned Conscious Kid  Race Forward The Color of Change Code Switch  We Can’t Talk About That at Work! By Mary Frances Winter Inclusive Conversations by Mary Frances Winter  Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit by Mary Frances Winter This Book is Antiracist by Tiffany Jewell Color Blind or Color Brave by Mellody Hobson  The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

Everyday we can choose joy.  In this episode, Maureen Sweatman, Chief Joy Officer at Joyful Living Coaching, reminds us joy is a choice and we can define it for ourselves. She encourages us to take small steps towards creating joy in our lives and provides some examples of how to do so.  Maureen shares strategies you can adopt to help clients and students who may need to tap into joy as they navigate life decisions.  Maureen is offering a special gift for Dive In listeners, so be sure to listen to the entire episode and connect with her via Joyful Living Coaching.  The gift and offer are available until December 31, 2020.     Connect with Maureen Joyful Living Coaching Facebook: Joyful Living Coaching Twitter: Maureen Sweatman Instagram: Maureen Sweatman LinkedIn: Maureen Sweatman Resources Mentioned Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Untamed by Glennon Doyle Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein Emotional Agility by Susan David The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams Anchored in the Current: Discovering Howard Thurman as Educator, Activist, Guide, and Prophet by Gregory C. Ellison III Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel, Elizabeth Gilbert on Careers vs. Jobs Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer  

Could you use some positivity in your life?  In this episode, Philip Wilkerson, host of the Positive Philter podcast, takes us on his journey to developing a positive outlook on life.  He shares strategies to coach clients and students on being positive as they explore career options.  Phil also talks about practicing gratitude, preserving his peace, and protecting his joy during the pandemic and a racial justice movement.  Lastly, he encourages career development professionals to integrate positivity into their daily work. Connect with Philip LinkedIn: Philip Willkerson III  Instagram: Positive Philter Twitter: Positive Philter Facebook: Positive Philter Twitter: Philip_W3 Resources Mentioned The Science of Happiness The Science of Well-Being Five Minute Journal Happiness Lab Podcast Greater Good Science Center Podcast Connect with Dive In Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

Graduate students are a unique population we serve.  In this episode, Fatim Lelenta, an assistant director and career coach who specializes in graduate student career development, at the New York University (NYU), Wasserman Center for Career Development joins me to share her perspective on working with graduate students.  She reflects on paying attention to the individual needs of these students and the benefits of using a holistic approach to help them navigate barriers and cultural nuances. Connect with Fatim LinkedIn: Fatim Lelenta Twitter: @fatim_lelenta Resources Mentioned Graduate Career Consortium ImaginePhD Versatile Ph.D. The Academic Job Search Handbook by Julia Miller Vick, Jennifer S. Furlong, and Rosanne Lurie Moving the Counseling Profession Forward: Strategies for Supporting the Personal and Professional Development of Counselor-in-Training by Fatim Lelenta Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Email: diveincareer@gmail.com Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

How are you helping students develop their career capital?  In this episode, Mako Miller, Career Services Manager for Kauffman Scholars, identifies challenges first generation students of color may face in college and while they make career plans.  She discusses the significance of career capital and how to help first generation students of color develop their career capital.  She also talks about identity-conscious services and programming and shares ideas you can implement at your institution. Connect with Mako LinkedIn: Mako Miller Twitter: @MakoMillerKC Resources Mentioned Kauffman Scholars Kauffman Scholars on Twitter Closing the Opportunity Gap Edited by Vijay Pendakur National Career Development Association National Association for Colleges and Employers Forbes Diversity Articles Dirty Diversity Podcast Waking up White by Debby Irving White Like Me by Tim Wise Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Email: diveincareer@gmail.com Join the email list! Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer

Prior to the pandemic, women faced several challenges in the workplace.  Dr. Lauren Pasquarella Daley talks about how the pandemic has further exposed the issues women face.  In this episode, Dr. Daley and I talk about her work at Catalyst Inc., a global nonprofit committed to building workplaces that work for women.  She elaborates on the Women and the Future of Work Initiative including five strategies for creating an inclusive workplace.  Additionally, we discuss supporting women as they navigate bias, otherness, and additional inequities at work.     Connect with Dr. Daley Twitter: @drlaurendaley LinkedIn: Lauren Pasquarella Daley Resources Mentioned Catalyst Inc. Catalyst on Twitter: @catalystinc Catalyst on Instagram: @catalystinc Catalyst on LinkedIn: Catalyst Inc. Covid-19: Women, Equity, and Inclusion in the Future of Work American Association of University Women National Women’s Law Center The Chaos Theory of Careers: A New Perspective on Working in the Twenty-First Century by Robert Pryor and Jim Bright Schlesinger, J. & Daley, L. (2016). Applying the chaos theory of careers as a framework for college career centers. Journal of Employment Counseling,53. 86-96. doi:10.1002/joec.12030. Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Candice Hargons, a licensed psychologist and founding director of the Center for Healing Racial Trauma, defines racial trauma, discusses emotional and physical symptoms of racial trauma, shares four levels of care, describes the impact racism has on people of color in the workplace, and provides advice for supporting students and clients experiencing this form of trauma.    This episode is brought to you by Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, a personal and professional development company specializing in career management and equity and inclusion consultations, workshops, and trainings.  To learn more about Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, visit www.beinspiredllc.com.  Subscribe to the Dive In Podcast email list!  Connect with Dr. Hargons http://drcandicenicole.com/ Center for Healing Racial Trauma Instagram: @drcandicenicole Resources Mentioned Liberate Meditation App Black Lives Matter Meditation Stamped by Dr. Ibram Kendi Racial Healing Handbook by Dr. Anneliese Singh Dr. Carlton Green First of All by Dr. Candice Hargons Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

How are you giving attention to the career needs of students from rural communities?  In this episode, Dr. Andrew Crain, Director of Experiential Professional Development at the University of Georgia, shares his experience serving rural students, problematizes who we traditionally define as “rural”, and provides tangible strategies to support students from rural backgrounds. This episode is brought to you by Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, a personal and professional development company specializing in career management and equity and inclusion consultations, workshops, and trainings.  To learn more about Be Inspired Counseling and Consulting, visit www.beinspiredllc.com.  Subscribe to the Dive In Podcast email list!  Connect with Andrew Twitter: @andrewcrain Linked: linkedin.com/in/acrain Resources Mentioned Corbett, M. (2009). No time to fool around with the wrong education: Socialisation frames, timing and high-stakes educational decision making in changing rural places. Rural Society, 19(2), 163-177. Crain, A. (2018, May 1). Serving rural students. NACE.   McNamee, T. (2019). Social capital in the rural United States and its impact on educational attainment. In Bartee, R.D & George, P.L. (Eds.) Contemporary Perspectives on Social Capital in Educational Contexts, (201-2019). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc. Meece, J. L., Hutchins, B., Byun, S., Farmer, T. W., Irvin, M. J., & Weiss, M. (2013). Preparing for adulthood: a recent examination of the alignment of rural youth's future educational and vocational aspirations. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 3(2), 175.  All Georgia Rural Works! Initiative at NC State  Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com Subscribe to the Dive In Podcast email list!

You’ve written a statement in support of the Black community.  So, what’s next?  In this episode, I challenge you to consider several areas where you can make personal and organizational changes to address racial injustices.  I address the importance of reflecting on your identity development and socialization; how your definition of work and career can influence your approach to serving clients and students; understanding how history impacts  your work; and the importance of looking at data and listening to the people you serve and your colleagues.  I also challenge you to think about your commitment and measures of accountability.  There’s a lot to consider in this episode, so get ready to reflect and act!   Download the Moving Beyond the Statement Guide to follow along. Resources Mentioned Episode 1: A Vision for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Kelvin Rutledge Episode 3: Supporting Black Women at Work with Tiffany Waddell Tate Episode 5: Career Work is Justice Work with Dr. Brian Hutchison The Racial Healing Handbook, Dr. Anneliese Singh Moving Beyond the Statement Guide Invite Me to Your Next Event Need an office consultation or a speaker for your next event? Contact me at diveincareer@gmail.com  Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

Paying attention to the way we manage our wellness is so important, especially at a time when we have made changes to the way we live and work.  In this episode, I speak with Farah Harris, MA, LCPC, a licensed counselor and workplace wellness champion, about managing our well-being at work.  Farah shares why working well is a preventative measure, one big mistake we make when it comes to our well-being, how to support marginalized groups and their wellness, and advice for leaders on how to model wellness at work.     Check out my webinar, Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of Bias on Clients’ Job Search and Transition to the Workplace.  It’s a great professional development opportunity for you and your team! Book me for your next speaking engagement!  I'm available to speak about diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to career development and the workplace.  For more details, visit http://beinspiredllc.com/. Connect with Farah Email: info@farahharrislcpc.com Website: www.farahharrislcpc.com Facebook: Farah Harris LCPC Instagram: @FarahHarrislcpc LinkedIn: Farah Harris Twitter: @Farahharrislcpc Resources Mentioned Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend The Memo by Minda Harts Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goldman Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

In this episode, I speak with Betina Wildhaber, a career advisor at California State University, Chico, about resources and strategies for assisting neurodivergent clients.  For the past 12 years, she has worked primarily with nonprofit organizations providing employment and enrichment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.  Betina developed Neurodiversity Network, a website of employment resources for neurodivergent individuals, the community, and employers.  Listen to this episode to learn: the important question Betina asks clients in order to understand their barriers to employment; the type of support neurodivergent clients need as they make transitions; and the value in partnering with departments and companies to benefit neurodivergent clients. Connect with Betina LinkedIn: Betina Wildhaber Neurodiversity Network Info@neurodiversitynetwork.net Resources Mentioned Drexel Autism Support Program Landmark College, a college for neurodivergent students Neurodiversity in the Workplace, employment resources for people with autism Neurodiversity Media, newsletter focusing on neurodiversity in the workplace Pivot Diversity, empowers companies to support neurodivergent employees Spectroomz, a blog dedicated to autism and employment William & Mary The Neurodiversity Initiative Will Wheeler, Founder/Director at The Dyslexic Evolution Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Katy Leigh-Oshroosh, an experienced school counselor and counselor educator currently serving as an Assistant Professor at San Diego State University.  Dr. Leigh-Oshroosh shared the importance of respecting the experiences of Indigenous populations, honoring their values when providing career counseling, self-examination as a career development professional, providing space for storytelling, and strategies for working with Indigenous clients. Connect with Katy LinkedIn: Katheryne Leigh-Osroosh, PhD San Diego State University Faculty Profile Resources Mentioned National Congress of American Indians Native Wellness Institute Native Americans and Career Development in the Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education Brayboy, B. M. J. (2004). Hiding in the ivy: American Indian students and visibility in elite educational settings. Harvard Educational Review. 74. 125-152. Brayboy, B. M. J., Castagno, A. E., & Solyom, J. A. (2014). Looking into the hearts of Native peoples: Nation building as an institutional orientation for graduate education. American Journal of Education, 120, 575–596. Chavez, A. (Sep. 5, 2019). The university experience wasn’t ‘made for Native students like me’. Indian Country Today.  Crabb, J & Vicenti, L. (2016, September). Understanding the career development journey of Native American clients. Career Convergence.  Ferriss, S. (2015, November). Aboriginal career development in Canada: Techniques also applicable to other clients facing barriers. Career Convergence.  Lee, T. S. (2011). Teaching Native youth, teaching about Native Peoples: Shifting the paradigm to socioculturally responsive education. In A.F. Ball & C. A. Tyson (Eds.), Studying diversity in teacher education (pp. 275-293). Lanham, Maryland: Towman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. Patel, L. (2016). Pedagogies of Resistance and Survivance: Learning as Marronage. Equity and Excellence in Education, 49(4), 397–401. Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

Dr. Higgins shares some reminders to keep us balanced and in tune with ourselves while we work from home.  Be sure to post on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram how you are taking care of yourself.  Use the hashtag #DiveInCareer.  Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

In this episode, I chat with Dr. TJ Stewart, an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Iowa State University.  Dr. Stewart and I talk about fatphobia and how it shows up in the workplace. He defines fatphobia, discusses how it impacts our clients, and shares strategies we can use in our work to support clients and students. Connect with TJ Twitter: @TerahJay Website: www.terahjay.com Resources Mentioned Candidates of Size - Highlighting Sizeism in Job Searches by Terah J. Stewart in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education  About Fat Campus by Terah J. Stewart in About Campus The Fat Studies Reader Edited by Esther Rothblum & Sondra Solovay The Fat Pedagogy Reader Edited by Erin Cameron & Constance Russell Your Fat Friend She’s All Fat podcast Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Brian Hutchison, also known as the Global Career Guy, explains why career work is justice work.  Dr. Hutchison is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Counselor Education at New Jersey City University.  We discuss what led to us creating our individual brands, defining social justice and how it relates to career work, and advocacy.  Listen to learn about resources that will further help you explore career work as justice work. Connect with Brian Email: globalcareerguy@gmail.com Twitter: Global Career Guy Instagram: Global Career Guy LinkedIn: Brian Hutchison Resources Mentioned Scales of Justice by Nancy Fraser Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari National Career Development Association Conference The Importance of Work in an Age of Uncertainty by David Blustein Advanced Career Facilitation for the 21st Century Course Connect with Me Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

This episode is about understanding and supporting immigrant clients.  I’m joined by Ana Clara Blesso, a Practitioner Instructor with the Wake Forest University Department of Counseling and a Graduate Career Counselor with the Business Analytics and Project Management program at the University of Connecticut School of Business.  Ana and I discuss important issues related to immigrant clients securing employment. Ana shares great advice and resources for career development professionals who desire to be effective in serving immigrant clients.  Connect with Ana  Twitter: @anaclarablesso Resources Mentioned United We Dream Immigrants Rising The National Immigration Law Center In the Country We Love by Diane Guerrero Announcement Make plans to attend the Georgia Career Development Association Mini-Conference, March 6, 2020 in Atlanta, GA.  The conference theme is Keep Calm & Keep Up: Strategies for Thriving as a Career Development Professional. Connect with me  Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

In this episode, Tiffany Waddell Tate, Associate Director for National Engagement at Wake Forest University and a Career and Style Coach, shares her path to career development work, her leadership of a professional association, the experiences of black women in the workplace, her commitment to supporting black women and bringing attention to issues black women face, and the importance of allyship and advocacy.  Connect with Tiffany Twitter: @tiffanyiwaddell Instagram: @careermavenacademy Resources Mentioned North Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers (NCACE) National Association of Colleges and Employers  The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table by Minda Harts Announcement Make plans to attend the Georgia Career Development Association Mini-Conference, March 6, 2020 in Atlanta, GA.  The conference theme is Keep Calm & Keep Up: Strategies for Thriving as a Career Development Professional. Connect with me  Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

In this episode, I chatted with Kelvin Rutledge, Director of the Office of Career & Professional Development at Southern Connecticut State University.  Kelvin and I discussed what does it mean to have a vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice, programming ideas, and having transparent conversations with students and clients.  Connect with Kelvin Twitter: @MrAbsoluteZero  Email: higheredkelvin@gmail.com Resources Mentioned Southern Connecticut State University Office of Career & Professional Development  Readings for Diversity and Social Justice by Maurianne Adams, Warren Blumenfeld, Heather Hackman, Madeline Peter, Ximena Zuniga  Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education ACPA Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice and Decolonization NASPA Multicultural Institute Social Justice Training Institute Connect with me  Twitter: @diveincareer Instagram: @diveincareer LinkedIn: Marian Higgins Podcast Hashtag: #diveincareer Email: diveincareer@gmail.com

Welcome to DIVE IN!  In this episode, Dr. Marian Higgins, a career development professional, speaker, and consultant will introduce you to the podcast.