The Career PROgressions Podcast

How well is the company you're working for setting you up for success in your current role and preparing you for roles that could be a great fit for you in the future? On the other hand, what are you doing to position yourself for professional growth? Professional development is one of the five career drivers we emphasize all the time and is a cornerstone of long-term career success. It's not just about advancement; it's about continuously learning, adapting, and positioning yourself for future opportunities. Career development is more than just a buzzword. Statistics show an astounding 94% of workers would stay longer with an organization if it invested in their development. In fact, companies that prioritize employee development see a 58% boost in retention rates, proving that growth isn't just beneficial for individuals but also for the organizations they serve. Someone who has been a champion for helping organizations develop their employees is this episode's guest Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is one of Inc. Magazine's Top 100 speakers, she's the author of Promotions Are So Yesterday, Help Employees Thrive, and the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go. Julie is a regular columnist for Training Industry Magazine and SmartBrief, and contributes articles on leadership, career development, and workplace trends to numerous publications including Fast Company and The Economist. On this episode, she's joined us to share some wisdom about making professional growth an important pillar of your career.

The movie True Grit was number one at the box office in 1969 with John Wayne in the lead role and once again when the story was adapted in 2010 with Jeff Bridges reprising the role of gritty Rooster Cogburn. Although the movie's title suited the grizzled and hard-drinking US Marshall, it wasn't really about him. Instead, it was about the young 14-year-old Mattie Ross who was determined to bring her father's murderer to justice.  Of all the qualities that make people successful, I don't think grit gets the due it deserves. It's a quality that isn't universally shared by all. Still, as rare a quality as it is, I think it can be refined by anyone who truly seeks to add it to the arsenal of values they bring to potential employers.  On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, I'm honored to have the gritty entrepreneur Jamie Noe with me to have a conversation about facing your career with true grit. Since 2014 his company, Insurance Group of America, has had organic 35% growth year over year with a 97% employee retention rate. Can you imagine the grit it takes to accomplish something like that?! Listen in to find out.

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson led the Chicago Bulls to six championships and the LA Lakers to five. Do you know what was a fundamental key to his teams' successes? MINDSET. Jackson would have his players participate in group meditations and focus on visualizing successful plays and outcomes. This practice helped the players develop a calm, centered mindset, allowing them to perform under pressure and maintain their composure during critical moments in games. You can't argue with the results! So, what about you? What benefits could there be from you preparing your mindset more before crucial conversations and interviews? That's the focus of this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast. To help us get in the right mindset, I've invited Craig Gomez. Craig is a seasoned leadership coach and the founder of Positive Paradigm. With an extensive background in senior HR leadership, he has held prominent positions at major companies including Chobani, Boston Scientific, CoStar, PepsiCo, and GE Capital. His work at Positive Paradigm focuses on leadership development, executive coaching, and strategic visioning. For years, he has coached professionals from executive leaders to youngsters just starting their careers about establishing the right mindset throughout their careers. Now, he's going to help you with your mindset!

What do Tom Hanks, Michelle Obama, Ryan Reynolds, Lady Gaga, and Albert Einstein have in common? All of them have stated publicly at some point they felt like an imposter. In other words, they felt inadequate or unworthy of their success or position. People suffering with imposter syndrome are all around you. The list includes many well-known business people and very likely many of the successful people around you. On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, marketing guru and executive career coach, Gary Frey, joins us for a conversation about his new book Silence the Imposter. He's going to offer you seven weapons you can use to exorcize the impostor inside of you!

Imagine you're at a crowded industry conference, a little unsure where to start or whom to talk to. You spot someone alone at a coffee stand and decide to say hello. Lo and behold, that brief interaction leads to a job offer, a career change, or maybe a lifelong mentorship. It's the power of networking – transforming a simple moment into a significant opportunity. On this episode of The Career PROgressions Podcast, we've invited Dr. Marcia Ballinger to help us explore how short, focused conversations can shape your career in ways you might never expect. Marcia is not only a co-founder of a national executive search firm based in St. Paul, but she's also an acclaimed author and a respected voice in the world of executive search. With a robust background that spans corporate search, human resources, and board leadership, Marcia brings a treasure trove of insights and strategies to the table. Marcia's groundbreaking book, “The 20-Minute Networking Meeting,” has helped countless professionals revolutionize their networking skills just 20 minutes at a time. I hope you'll join us for this conversation!

Do you remember the age of the "good old boy" network? At the time it was a staple of the workplace culture, often characterized by exclusivity and informality. This network was known for its power to boost careers and open doors—but only for a select few. Despite its negative aspects, the network's core feature was its strong advocacy and protection for its members. Ironically, if the fundamentals of the “good old boy” network could be applied universally to today's workplace, it could go a long way toward improving employee development and diversity in the office place because the primary strength of the network was its ability to mobilize resources and opportunities swiftly and effectively. If we just strip away the exclusivity, we'd find a model of active sponsorship that can be incredibly powerful. Join us for this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast. Our conversation with Dr. Lisa Toppin will help you learn how to find sponsors for your career and become a career sponsor for others the right way. Dr. Toppin has been an HR leader and champion of diversity for multiple Fortune 500 companies for over 20 years. She has helped business leaders advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and innovation in every aspect of their organization. And, oh yes... she has sponsored and been sponsored throughout her career. I hope you'll reserve some time for a word from our sponsor! Want to learn more about career sponsorships? Check out these resources: Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor by Sylvia Ann Hewlett The Sponsor Effect by Sylvia Ann Hewlett

In a world where job searches can often feel like a compromise, perhaps we need a reminder about the power of staying true to our core beliefs. When values matter, success and employee satisfaction flourish. On this episode, we're going to immerse ourselves in values. Mark is joined by Daniel Aronson, the founder of Valuetis, which specializes in creating value through sustainability and responsibility. He's also the creator of the Value of Values Model, and the author of the book The Value of Values. He holds an MBA from MIT and a BA with High Honors from Berkeley. On this episode, he's going to use his expertise to bring value to our conversation. (See what I did there?)

It's no secret I'm a huge believer that the first thing a career-minded professional needs to get clear about is how they bring value and what truly motivates them about their work. Being clear on this is imperative if they want to pursue a career that allows them to operate at their very best. On this episode of The Career PROgressions Podcast, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession joins us for a relevant conversation about your value and impact in the workplace. Rebecca is not only a celebrated author but also a renowned coach, consultant, and keynote speaker with over three decades of experience. She has held a coveted spot in Franklin Covey's President's Club for 15 years, and her professional journey is nothing short of inspiring. Her bestselling book, "Write Your Own Story," and her engaging TEDx talk showcase her profound belief in the power of authenticity, the human element in business, and the dangers of comparison and striving. She's joined us to share her wisdom on thriving in your career by being unapologetically you.

Emotional intelligence is becoming a highly sought after skill in the workplace. The ability to recognize, understand, manage, and reason with one's own emotions and those of others is incredibly valuable. Often, the ability to be successful doing this relies on one's ability to say the right things at the right time in the right way. On this episode, our guest is author, speaker, and CEO of Let's Grow Leaders, Karin Hurt. Together, we're going to discuss powerful phrases that can energize your job search and career.

Lou Adler has been a thought leading legend in the TA field for years. His insights about performance based interviewing have improved the hiring process in companies all over the globe. Are you ready to interview with a company that's adopted his approach? If you're not sure, don't miss this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast! Order his wildly successful book Hire with Your Head Subscribe to his LinkedIn newsletter Win-Win Hiring

How can I use the LinkedIn algorithm to reach a bigger audience? How might AI disrupt LinkedIn? Are their competitors to LinkedIn rising that will surpass its value in the future? What's LinkedIn even going to look like in the future? Andy Foote and I will tackle these questions and more in the second part of our conversation on the Career PROgressions podcast.

LinkedIn has become an indispensable tool for job seekers and professionals worldwide. Did you know that an astonishing 77 job applications are submitted on LinkedIn every second? This staggering statistic underscores the platform's pivotal role in the job market today​​. Moreover, the platform's efficiency is highlighted by the fact that every minute, 6 people are hired through LinkedIn. I'm excited to have Andy Foote on this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast. Andy has been a premier LinkedIn thought leader for over 10 years. Hopefully, you've had a chance to hear some of his insights on The Curious AF show he hosts, perhaps you've benefitted from following him on LinkedIn, or maybe you're part of his Optima Blue Community. If you're not aware of him, you need to be. It'll be hard to find someone more plugged into the psyche of the LinkedIn algorithm than him. Curious AF Show Optima Blue Community

Are you struggling to find rewarding work? Have you considered it might be hiding behind your personality? On this episode of The Career Progressions Podcast, the author of the book “Do What You Are” joined me in a conversation about how your personality can unlock the career of your dreams. Paul Tieger has dedicated over four decades to applying the Jung/Myers model that aims to enhance people's lives through understanding personality types. His book is now in its sixth edition and has helped over a million people find career satisfaction. Are you ready to be added to that list? Order Paul's book Do What You Are

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average person now changes jobs an estimated 12 times during their career. And, in the last few years, the US has averaged around 21-22 million layoffs a year. That means at some point most of us will be looking for new work and that search could be quite stressful and intense. That's why it's important to consider the psychology of the job search. We'd be wise to prepare ourselves for the natural emotions and reactions we'll face when our time to look for new work comes. On this episode, I found the perfect guest to help me wrestle with this topic. Dr. Dawn Graham (or Dr. Dawn as she was known on her Sirius XM Radio call-in show) is a TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Learning Instructor, and licensed psychologist. When she was the Career Director for the executive MBA program at The Wharton School, she wrote the wildly popular book Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success. Her combined experience as a career coach, psychologist, and corporate recruiter gives her a unique and powerful perspective on this topic. Listen in to learn what she has to say! Check out her LinkedIn Learning Course: Getting into the Mind of the Hiring Manager

LinkedIn is hands down the most powerful tool for job seekers and career-minded professionals. It recently crossed 1 billion users in 200 countries. 65 million job seekers visit LinkedIn jobs every week and members submit 140 job applications every second. But, if you're a job seeker trying to get noticed by recruiters and the companies you want to work for, how in the world do you stand out in such a crowded space? On this episode of the Career PROgressions podcast, I'm joined by a powerful thought leader in the world of talent acquisition. James Hudson is a regular contributing writer about recruiting and hiring for Forbes magazine and has been an executive talent acquisition leader for fortune 500 companies like Nike and Levis Strauss. Recently, he wrote an article in Forbes about how to stand out on LinkedIn from a recruiters perspective. He's going to show you the keys to getting noticed on this important platform. Check out our conversation by clicking the link below or search for the Career PROgressions Podcast on your favorite podcast app. How to Stand Out on LinkedIn, From a Recruiter's Perspective

You might believe you're the best candidate for the job you want, but can you prove it?! Confidence and charisma are very important to bring with you to an interview, but don't forget to also bring the facts. You can tell me how awesome you are, but the difference between getting the job and being a runner up often boils down to how well you can articulate the stories and statistics that prove you're the best. On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, interview guru Thea Kelley joins us to share some wisdom from her book GET THAT JOB! The Quick & Complete Guide to a Winning Interview. She's been helping professionals prepare compelling evidence for interviews for over 15 years. If you'd like a little advice about how to gather the evidence to prove you're the best for the job, make sure to tune in!

Did you know that according to a report by the World Economic Forum, 85 million jobs might be displaced by machines in the next five years? But, did you also know that 97 million new roles may emerge that are more adapted to the new division of labor between humans, machines, and algorithms? That's a lot of job reshuffling! As the lines between human jobs and technology blur, it raises a critical question: In an era of AI and algorithms, how can corporations ensure they're not just hiring, but hiring the right humans? The statistics make it clear: As machines take over a plethora of tasks, the intrinsic human qualities—like emotional intelligence, adaptability, and creative problem-solving—are becoming more invaluable than ever. So, how do we navigate this delicate balance between embracing tech advancements and preserving the human essence of our organizations? On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, renowned talent-attraction specialist, speaker, and consultant, Craig Fisher, is going to draw from his Amazon #1 best-selling book Hiring Humans and 25-years of experience in talent acquisition to help you understand the current hiring landscape better and adopt a more human approach to your job search. Craig Fisher's book Hiring Humans Check out his article "How to Focus Your Job Search for Success"

On this episode, we're going to talk about a topic that makes a lot of professionals uncomfortable...networking. If networking makes your skin crawl, you're going to want to dial in and be ready to take some notes. Our special guest, Ryan McKinney, has two decades of leadership experience, and he says he's got a networking strategy that's actually fun and truly more effective. In addition, he's going to talk about how he networked his way out of corporate America into his own business ownership. We're serving up powerful truths about networking just for you. Don't miss this conversation! Practice your networking with Lunchclub. Learn more about Ryan McKinney and his Breakthrough Blueprint

I recently heard a story about a candidate who wanted to call out their ability to have great attention to detail on their resume. The only problem was…they misspelled the word "detail”. How ironic is that?! These little slip-ups can absolutely tank you with recruiters and hiring managers. Do you have something hiding in your resume that's holding you back? If you're not sure, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode of the Career PROgressions podcast. We've invited resume guru Tom Hannemann from Australia for our conversation. He's seen it all and knows how to make your resume stand out for the right reasons. He's spent two decades guiding executives and working with distinguished associations like the Director Institute, Resumes Australia, and BlueSteps Executive Career Services. So, check yourself before you wreck yourself by leaning into this conversation!

How would you quantify things are going with your work these days? Are you frustrated, feeling unappreciated or just not feeling like you're doing the kind of work you were made to do? Or, perhaps have you been forced by circumstances beyond your control into a season of life where you're not working and though you're scared and worried about your financial stability, you really don't want to return to the kind of work you were doing before. Deep inside you is a hunger to pivot. You want to evolve into work that may be completely different from what you're doing now or were doing before. But is that possible? On this week's episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, I'm going to join forces with Elaine Varelas to answer this question. She's been answering questions for career-minded professionals as the Job Doc for the Boston Globe for almost 20 years. In a recent article she tackles the question, “Is it possible to pivot in your career late in life.” If you are wondering the same thing, then this episode is for YOU. Is Making a Career Change Late in Life Possible? The Job Doc - The Boston Globe

This episode is a REVEALTalent Focused Conversation. We're going to do a deep dive into the world of pharmaceuticals. In an era marked by remarkable technological advancements and transformative shifts in healthcare, the pharmacy landscape has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis. Over the past ten years, we have witnessed a multitude of changes that have revolutionized the way pharmacies operate and the services they provide. But, are the Pharmacists of tomorrow properly preparing themselves for the new pharmacy they will be working in and are today's Pharmacists fully aware of and adapting to the changes that are happening all around them? To help us with this conversation, we've invited someone who has been recognized by Medaka Life the last two years as one of the most influential voices in healthcare. Todd Eury is the Founder and CEO of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. This network hosts more than 50 podcasts that feature some of the most influential and innovative voices in the pharmacy profession. With over four million downloads since 2009, his network has been the leading audible resource for pharmacists who want to keep up with the latest information in their field. On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, he's going to write us a prescription that will clear our heads about the realities of the pharmacy's evolution! Do you want to listen to more engaging conversations about what's going on in the world of Pharma? Check out these great podcasts on the Pharmacy Podcast Network: This Week in Pharmacy Podcast Pharmacy Crossroads Podcast

Since before most of us were born, science fiction shows have showcased artificial intelligence working alongside mankind to save the day. But...now that it has truly arrived in the real world, many of us are understandably a bit nervous about if it will be friend or foe. Have you thought about the impact AI is going to have on your job or your job search? On this episode of the #careerprogressionspodcast we step out of the box to have a little fun and actually interview #chatgpt to see what it has to say about it's impact on your #future. Believe me...you don't want to miss this conversation. What it has to say is #fascinating and a bit #creepy.

We continue our conversation with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith about his new book The Earned Life. In this episode, Marshall and Mark explore the goal of an earned life and how to combat what Marshall refers to as the "Great Western Disease" which is clinging to the idea that "I will be happy when..." Tune in to learn more about how you can earn the career and life of your dreams!

Often the reason we feel stuck in our careers or get trapped in a long job search is simply because we struggle with committing to what we want our life's work to be. We also may be missing out on an exciting new direction in our career because we're more focused on avoiding regret instead of being open to opportunities. So, how do we change our paradigm to unlock a career of fulfillment? Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, who has coached some of the world's most successful leaders and has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the world, will help answer this question by talking with Mark about his latest book, The Earned Life. He simplified and organized the formula he's been using for years to help some of our greatest leaders make their best choices, accept the risks involved, and put out their maximum effort. Now he's sharing this formula with you! The Earned Life by Marshall Goldsmith

There are literally thousands of job boards out there. When career-minded professionals today want or need new work, they almost always start their search on job boards. But, is that really the best strategy? Steven Rothberg joins Mark on this episode to answer that question. Steven is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the College Recruiter job board that can be found at collegerecruiter.com. This job board has been a great resource for college graduates for over 30 years. He's bringing his experience in this space to our show to help us maximize our use of job boards!

Have you ever wondered about your purpose and how or if it applies to your career? Many have struggled with this. One of the five career drivers we always encourage career-minded professionals to consider is the meaning of the work. For some people they rank this as their most important career driver, others rank it as the least, but no matter where you would rank it, I know our guest today would encourage you to at least consider your purpose.  Kevin W. McCarthy is the creator of the website: ONPURPOSE.me. He's a man on a mission to eradicate meaninglessness from the planet one person at a time!

The beginning of a new year is always the perfect time to reevaluate your goals and set new ones. But, according to the best research, less than 3% of Americans have written goals and according to research by the University of Scranton only 8% of people who set New Year's goals actually achieve them. Are you struggling with your goals? What goals do you need to make about your career? To help you consider that, Mark has invited Tana Greene to join us for a conversation. Tana is a speaker, author and the CEO and Founder of MyWorkChoice. In her life, she's had quite an intimate relationship with goal setting that we're exited to have her share with you on this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast.

We're back with a second helping of wisdom about building a successful career in Cybersecurity! On this episode, we have another of Cybercrime Magazine's top Cybersecurity professionals to follow in 2022. Dan Lohrmann is an internationally recognized Cybersecurity leader who has advised and been a trusted resource for the White House, the U.S. Department of Home Land Security, and the National Governor's Association, as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies. He's authored or co-authored multiple books and contributed to several articles on Cybersecurity in distinguished publications like Forbes and the Huffington Post. He'll be joining Mark to continue the conversation about becoming the Cybersecurity expert the companies of the world need today! Check out some of his latest articles on Cybersecurity: 7 reasons Security Pros Fail and Security Pros Need a Mentor

Did you know that hackers have technology that enables them to guess your password over 10 trillion times a second? Are your passwords strong enough to withstand that kind of assault? If you're in the field of Cybersecurity or aspire to be, are you prepared to turn back cyberattacks like these that are getting more sophistocated every day? On this episode of the Career PROgressions podcast, Mark sits down with one of Cybercrime Magazine's top 30 Cybersecurity experts to follow in 2022. Roger Grimes has written 13 books and has appeared in over 1000 articles on Cybersecurity in respectable publications like Newsweek. Listen to what he has to say about landing a job in Cybersecurity and thriving!

The road to success isn't always going to be what you hope for. You are rarely going to be able to get into the fast lane and hit cruise control. There will be traffic, accidents and detours that will frustrate you. If you want to maintain your forward momentum, you're going to have to learn how to BREATHE through the hardships. On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, Mark shares a very personal story about a difficult setback on his career journey. We hope you will learn as much from the experience as he has!

To get the career you want, you're going to discover that it can't be about you. I know...it's a bit of a paradox. On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, Executive Career Coach Johnny Walker joins Mark for a conversation about how empathy is the key to finding the work you want and advancing in your career. Learn how to put the needs of others first in a way that leads right back to you and the career you're longing for.

What if I told you no matter what important things you've accomplished in life that your most important work is always ahead of you? Do you believe that? I can tell you that Stephen R. Covey did. In fact, his motto was to "live life in #crescendo". This means that the volume of your life should always be increasing. 10 years after he left our world, Stephen R. Covey's last book is being released and I hope our world finds it to be his best! His daughter, Cynthia Covey Haller, is blessing us by bringing this amazing book that she wrote with her dad to a world that desperately needs to find hope in the important work yet to come. Join us on episode 51 of the #CareerPROgressionsPodcast to learn how to adjust your paradigm and embrace the important work that's still ahead of you! Order your copy of Live Life in Crescendo HERE

Our world desperately needs #leaders who can #trust and #inspire our #workforce in this challenging working climate. Stephen M. R. Covey's new book

How high would you rate your stress level about your career right now? What if I told you you can mitigate or even control that stress no matter the level you would assign to it? Would learning how to do that be worth 36 minutes and 2 seconds of your time? Well...that's the length of episode 49 of the Career PROgressions Podcast where Mark has a conversation with Stress Management Mentor, Speaker, and Founder of the Stress Less Company, Carlee Myers. She's going to share the details of the personal tragedy that drove her stress level off the charts and the process she used to regain control. And...she's going to show you how to use this process to master the stress you're dealing with right now too! Learn more about how Carlee can help you manage your stress HERE.

Do you consider yourself a strong negotiatior? A lot of people don't. That's because most people view negotiating as a win/lose debate and it makes them uncomfortable. But, have you ever considered the road to being a better negotiator may begin by changing your paradigm? What if you were able to see a negotiation simply as a conversation about a relationship? No winners or losers, just two individuals striving to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship. On episode 48 of the Career PROgressions Podcast, author, speaker and Global Negotiation Strategist, Christine McKay is going to share her knowledge about and experience with this approach to negotiation. She's negotiated with nearly half of the Fortune 500 companies and she's going to teach you how to bring a higher level of negotiation to your career! Check out her VennMasters negotiation course HERE.

Congratulations! Today you are getting promotion! Your new title is CEO of Your Career. I wonder...how confident are you about executing all of the important responsibilties of this new role? On this episode of The Career PROgressions Podcast, Mark is joined by the CEO of the Coral Consulting Group, Tammy Alvarez. She was a Managing Director on Wall Street before she made an incredible pivot in her career and now helps career-minded professionals learn how to assume a much stronger leadership role in their own careers. Tune in to hear her story and see how you can level up your leadership role and be the career CEO you deserve!

Who doesn't like a good upgrade? Wouldn't it be nice if you could upgrade your career? Well,here's the thing...all upgrades aren't created equal. An upgrade to me might actually be a downgrade to you. On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, the founder of Dynamo Careers, Sonja Price is joining me to talk about her book The Pivot Point and to offer you some advice about how you can land your dream job and make up to $100,000 more each year. Now that sounds like a conversation worth checking out! Check out The Pivot Point

Sometimes what we're looking for is hiding in plain sight. Is it possible that could even be true about your perfect job? On this episode of The Career PROgressions Podcast, author and CEO of Distinguished Search, Somer Hackley, is joining Mark to talk about some answers about working with recruiters and a job search in general that might be hiding right in front of us. She's going to share some of the wisdom in her new book Search in Plain Sight. Check out Somer's new book HERE.

Sometimes it takes a a little interrogation to get to the truth. A good interrogator learns to ask the right questions but they also know being good at intently listening to the answers is equally important. As a job seeker, how could this kind of listening bring value to you job search? On this episode of the Career PROgression podcast, former loss prevention guru and creator of the Disciplined Listening Method, Mike Reddington, joins Mark to talk about how his experience with corporate fraud interrogations prepared him to become a highly disciplined listener. And, he's going to share how you can apply his method to your job search to be more effective in interviews and when you're networking with important contacts. Check out Mike's new book The Disciplined Listening Method

One of the toughest parts of being a job seeker is getting the attention of the companies you want to work for.

By far one of the most popular episodes of the Career PROgressions podcast was our behind the curtain look at recruiting with John Vlastelica on episode 18. To honor that, we're going behind the curtain again to understand what motivates good recruiters and makes them tick so you can have an edge. On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, Mark's joined by the world's leading independent consultant on executive recruiting, Simon Mullins. For over 30 years from Europe to Asia and both coasts of the US, Simon has managed all aspects of executive serching. He's going to give us another behind the scenes look at recruiting that we don't normally get the chance to see.

On episode 37 we're going to begin a series of episodes focused on the Great Resignation. First, we've invited international speaker and coach, Tracy Hooper to join us to say “hello” to this new world of work brought on by the pandemic. She's going to share some wisdom from her book The New Hello, What to Say and What to Do in the New World of Work. Our conversation will be full of inspiring insights for anyone who has shaken free of the spell of busyness and is looking for new fulfillment in their career!

A loving mother is truly one of life's great blessings?! If you're a mom (or a dad for that matter), one of the best ways you can help your kids is to pass on the wisdom you have accumulated through your life experiences. On this episode of the Career PROgressions podcast, the Global Head of Talent for Columbia Sportswear, Karen DiGenova, is going to share the very special letter she wrote her twin daughters when they graduated college. This letter includes valuable wisdom she has accumulated over her 25 plus years in talent acquisition that is sure to equip them for a successful career. You're not going to want to want to miss the opportunity to hear her share the details of this love letter. Join us for this conversation and follow the Career PROgressions podcast for more conversations about being proactive and intentional about your career. Click HERE to read Karen's graduation letter to her daughters. (Karen, thank you for sharing this special letter with us!)

Sometimes when we believe in something that's seems impossible or too good to be true it blows up in our face. Well, if you're a job seeker, here's something that seems too good to be true: The Hidden Job Market. Over the last several years, news outlets as reputable as Forbes and CNN have reported as many as 70% of available jobs are not even posted. But, is that really true? On this episode of the Career PROgressions Podcast, David Perry (International speaker and author of the #1 best selling job search book of all time, Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters) joins me for a conversation about this mysterious world of potential opportunity. He's also going to share his proven strategy for engaging these hidden jobs and make you a true believer!