Podcasts about alumni career services

How do you get alumni to actually engage? It's the million-dollar question for higher ed advancement teams—and today, we've got answers. In this week's episode, Ryan Catherwood, Senior Vice President at Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting (CMAC), Senior Consultant at Washburn & McGoldrick, and host of the Alumless podcast joins Dustin to break down the evolving landscape of digital alumni engagement.Ryan brings decades of experience in alumni relations, fundraising strategy, and digital marketing, and he shares insights on what works, what doesn't, and what's next. From the shifting role of social media to the power of email (yes, email!), and the reality check on alumni platforms, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.Guest Name: Ryan Catherwood - Executive Vice President and Senior Consultant, Chris Marshall Advancement ConsultingGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Ryan Catherwood currently serves as Executive Vice President and Senior Consultant at CMAC, and consulting partner with Washburn & McGoldrick LLC. Ryan specializes in engagement strategies for volunteer and donor pipeline development that are rooted in a digitally focused, content-based approach to advancement in support of education.Before joining CMAC, Ryan led the Office of Alumni & Career Services at Longwood University. His early leadership roles in advancement included marketing and digital engagement responsibilities at the University of Virginia and W&L. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Transforming and Understanding Lazy LeadershipIn a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show," host Josh engaged in a compelling conversation with Holunga, a distinguished leadership trainer, TEDx speaker, coach, and author. As the principal and executive coach at Chinook Executive Solutions, Julie is dedicated to eradicating lazy leadership and promoting impactful leadership practices. This blog post explores the key themes and actionable insights from their discussion, offering valuable guidance for leaders and organizations aiming for excellence.Lazy leadership, as defined by Julie, refers to a lack of proactive, engaged, and effective leadership. It can manifest in several ways, such as micromanagement, lack of vision, and poor communication. These behaviors can lead to decreased employee morale, reduced productivity, and high turnover rates, as employees feel undervalued and unmotivated. Julie's approach to combating lazy leadership involves fostering self-awareness, developing emotional intelligence, and ensuring clear vision and communication within organizations.Julie's comprehensive leadership training is tailored to meet the unique needs of each leader and organization. Her methodology emphasizes self-awareness and reflection, developing emotional intelligence, and empowering and delegating tasks effectively. By promoting continuous learning and development, Julie helps leaders stay relevant and effective. Her services include one-on-one coaching, workshops, training programs, and a wealth of online resources. For those seeking to elevate their leadership skills, Julie's programs offer invaluable support and guidance.About Julie Holunga:Julie Holunga is a Leadership Trainer and Executive Coach developing professionals to amplify their influence and impact. She works with Attorneys, CPAs, and Business Leaders, with an expertise in the careers of female professionals. Julie's clients excelled in their careers with her proven communication strategies, honed their leadership skills, built increased visibility, and heightened confidence. Julie works with highly driven teams to instill the Trusted Voice Paradigm to develop collaborative patterns that deliver value. Through these programs, leaders learn to get out of their own way, develop trusting relationships with key stakeholders, and have a positive impact on the organization's bottom line.Prior to starting her own consulting practice, Julie served as Project Manager for Alumni Career Services at Harvard Business School, where she focused on advancing the careers of female alumni. She worked with F500 companies to retain and advance women into positions of leadership. Julie is one of thirty Global Master Trainers with Emergenetics®, teaching leaders, teams, and global organizations to align their communication for positive impact. Julie gave her first TEDx Talk in 2020: Don't Let Your Words Sabotage Your Career. She is a contributing author to the leadership book for women, On the Rise. Julie earned her BA at Union College and her MBA at Boston College. She spent seven years living and attending school in France, India, and Hong Kong. Julie and her family moved from Boston to Calgary, Canada, and are now settled in the beautiful foothills of Denver.About Chinook Executive Solutions:Chinook Executive Solutions is a Denver-based training and coaching firm serving mid-career attorneys, CPAs, and female business leaders.We help ambitious professionals reduce stress, manage their time, lead with confidence, and build their businesses.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this...

In this special episode of the Darden Admissions podcast, we catch up with Jen Coleman. Jen is the Executive Director of the Armstrong Center for Alumni Career Services at Darden, and she also serves as an Executive Coach and Career Consultant. We chat with Jen about her background, what brought her to coaching, how she works with alumni, her advice for prospective students and more. All Darden alumni have complimentary access to career support through Alumni Career Services for life. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this special episode of the Darden Admissions podcast, we catch up with Jen Coleman. Jen is the Executive Director of the Armstrong Center for Alumni Career Services at Darden, and she also serves as an Executive Coach and Career Consultant. We chat with Jen about her background, what brought her to coaching, how she works with alumni, her advice for prospective students and more. All Darden alumni have complimentary access to career support through Alumni Career Services for life. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

In this provoking episode, Julie G. Holunga, Principal and Executive Coach of Chinook Executive Solutions, shares how she helps driven professionals build leadership skills that lead them to their next levels of success.You will discover:- Simple steps for remote teams to foster constructive conflict - How to protect the "only" in the room and get the best contribution from them- The true cost of conflict avoidant, lazy leadership
Julie G. Holunga is a Leadership Trainer and Executive Coach. She develops professional service leaders with expertise in the careers of female professionals. Before starting her consulting practice, Julie served as Project Manager for Alumni Career Services at Harvard Business School, focusing on advancing female alumnas' careers. She worked with Fortune 500 companies to retain and move women into leadership positions. Julie earned her BA at Union College and her MBA at Boston College. She completed coursework in the Neuroscience of Business at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 
Want to learn more about Julie Holunga's work and take her free 5-minute Trust Assessment? Visit https://julieholunga.com/ or follow her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieholunga/

Bryn Panee Burkhart is Principal and Founder of Next Evolution Leadership Coaching and Career Management, and currently serves as an Institute Fellow at Simmons University's Institute for Inclusive Leadership. She previously oversaw Alumni Career Services at the MIT Sloan School of Management and was a speaker at our November 2020 Return to Work Conference. Bryn discusses compensation: how employers determine compensation structures, how relaunchers should prepare for compensation conversations, and exactly what to say during compensation discussions when relaunching via a return to work (RTW) program or hired directly. This discussion is full of practical, detailed advice and scripts that relaunchers can use with potential employers. Note at 27:14 Bryn gives specific language to use when negotiating compensation when "converting" to a permanent hire after a returnship or when discussing an offer that is not part of a return to work program. https://www.nextevolutioncoach.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextevolution-coach

In this Career Clip, Anna Velleggia, the Director of Alumni Career Services at NC State, shares her tips for students on networking, especially virtually during the pandemic. To listen to the full podcast episode, scroll down to Episode 80 or visit https://soundcloud.com/user-738690383/80-is-graduation-knocking-you-still-dont-know-your-calling

It's hard to believe that 19 years ago, UK Alumni Career Services was just an idea. UK alumna Caroline Francis was tasked to create a valuable program for alumni to jumpstart careers, assist with career transitions, conduct resume reviews and share interview tips. She started part-time at just six hours per week and the program was never heavily marketed at the time. By word of mouth and successful experiences, meetings, counseling sessions and more, the UK Alumni Career Services team is now a sought after model for universities across the country. Caroline continues to lead UK Alumni Career Services along with Amanda Schagane, a fellow alumna, to never before seen heights and they still have dreams for the future. In this episode, colleague and fellow alumna Marci Hicks, talks with Caroline and Amanda about the history of UK Alumni Career Services and the plans they have to serve UK's 200,000 alumni. Here's a breakdown of what you will hear and links you'll want to check out along the way:Introducing Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane of UK Alumni Career Services. (1:38)How UK Alumni Career Services began and where it is today. (3:16)A day in the life of a UK Alumni Career Services counselor. (7:18)Special programs you may have never known Alumni Career Services offers. (9:50)One of the most credentialed Alumni Career Services team in the nation. (12:30)Learn more about Job Club. (14:01)Pivoting in response to COVID-19. (16:05)Future plans for Alumni Career Services. (19:31)Leadership Week is April 26-29. (21:13)The Jane I. Morris Endowment Fund was created and how it supports Alumni Career Services. (22:10)Alumni Career Service is a benefit for all Active and Life Members. Join now! (25:26)Support Alumni Career Services on One Day for UK, the University of Kentucky's day of giving on April 21. (28:08)

In this episode, Jayasudha Bandi, Senior Manager of Alumni Career Services at Indian School of Business (ISB) shares her extensive experience in human resources prior to joining ISB. Listen in to find out how ISB works with alumni and recruiters and manages their programmes; the alumni and graduate recruitment landscape in India; as well as ISB's CASE Platinum Award entries for best practices in alumni relations.

When graduation approaches, students often fear the loss of campus benefits, such as the Career Development Center and ePack. Did you know that by joining the NC State Alumni Association, you are granted access to ePack, career services, and other awesome opportunities? Check out this episode with Anna Velleggia, the Director of Alumni Career Services, and listen as she details the many benefits of joining the Alumni Association such as transitioning from college to career, resumes, exploring options, and more! As a special bonus, Anna shares how she stays positive during the pandemic and how to pivot to virtual events. Seniors, learn about her cool Networking Tracking System and how to transition to the work world successfully. Register to attend the Dec. 2nd virtual career fair here - https://calendar.ncsu.edu/event/nc_state_alumni_association_career_connections#.X7Ld2shKhPY Podcast Editor: Sade Proctor

Today's trend lines with People Grove CEO Adam Saven and Jen Pollard, Interim Executive Director Wellesley College Career Education, include:using technology to scale career services;making technology decisions;COVID-19 collaboration for innovation;micro-internships and gig projects sourced from alumni for students.About Adam SavenAbout Jen Pollard

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 49, Season 2 Our friends from the Alumni Career Services Center at the University of Kentucky, return this week to share some great insights into your career.  Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to talk about this missteps that can have a detrimental effect on your career. Full episode transcript

As a career coach and assistant director in Alumni Career Services, Jennifer Nicholas ('17 PhD Workforce Education and Development) brings her passion for positivity to today's job search. Learn ways to “Zen” your workspace and how to maintain a positive mindset through self-reflection, focus, routines, and goal-setting. One tip: nobody can go it alone!“As your job search begins, surround yourself with sources of positive energy... identify the people and activities that bring you joy and... stay connected to these sources of joyful energy throughout your search.” —Dr. Jennifer Nicholas

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 37, Season 2 When it is time to meet your potential new employer face to face, prepare yourself with an arsenal of tools to calm your nerves around the interview process.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane, from the UK Alumni Career Services Center return to discuss successful interview strategies.  If you want the job, be prepared to do the prep work! Visit Alumni Career Services online. Talking FACS Survey Do you like the podcast?  Do you have a show suggestion? Click the link to take a survey and get an entry into a prize drawing for a bucket filled with UK goodies. Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 33, Season 2 Whether you are new to the job search or have a wide range of experience, your resume is a potential employer's first opportunity to get a "look" at you!  Dr. Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane from Alumni Career Services return to talk with Dr. Jennifer Hunter about ways to keep your resume relevant and fresh so that you will catch the eye of employers. Visit Alumni Career Services online. full episode transcript

As career coach and assistant director in Alumni Career Services, Jennifer Nicholas ('17 PhD Workforce Education and Development) brings her training in adult education, extensive research in workforce education and development, and her passion for helping people with career development into this podcast, discussing how effective branding can be when looking to advance or switch your career.“It is important to live your brand on a daily basis.”—Jennifer Nicholas

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 7, Season 2 Developing effective networks is critical for career success.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter visits with Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane about LinkedIn, an important electronic tool that you will want to put in your career toolbox!  When you think of LinkedIn as Facebook with a briefcase, you start to recognize this tool as the key to making and keeping professional relationships in a digital world. Visit Alumni Career Services online. Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Episode 2, Volume 2 People may experience a gap in their career path for a variety of reasons.  Returning to work may present some new and interesting challenges.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter visits with Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane, from Alumni Career Services, to discuss proactive steps that those seeking to return and newly returned employees can take to ease the transition. Visit Alumni Career Services online. Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services   Are you contemplating a career change?  This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with the Director and Associate Director of Alumni Career Services, Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane to discuss important considerations to reflect upon before and during this transition stage of life. Visit Alumni Career Services online. Full episode transcript  

Did you know that your Alumni Career Services Office might be the hidden treasure for your return to work? In this episode, Carol speaks with Matthew Temple, Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development for the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University about the resources that Alumni Career Services Offices provide for their former students. Although the benefits can vary among institutions, offerings include professional self-assessments, job search groups, webinars, workshops and so much more. Hear Matthew’s tips about how to approach reunions for maximum benefit (and comfort!) and how to reach out to your alumni association for more information.

Dr. Kevin Hawkins, coordinator of Alumni/Career Services, reminds believers that God is ultimately responsible for spiritual growth, but he has given his people the tools necessary to live a Godly life. The post Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity appeared first on DTS Voice.

Dr. Kevin Hawkins, coordinator of Alumni/Career Services, reminds believers that God is ultimately responsible for spiritual growth, but he has given his people the tools necessary to live a Godly life. The post Growing Toward Spiritual Maturity appeared first on DTS Voice.

Most colleges and universities provide career advising services to their current and former students. Yet only 10-20% of all college students or alumni ever use of their university career center. Are you making the most of your alma mater? This week on Find Your Dream Job Mac chats with Linda Williams Favero, director of alumni career services at the University of Oregon. Linda discusses how career centers function, the services they provide for students, and the opportunities available to alumni. She shares tips on how to make the most of your university career, even if it's been many years since you graduated. Linda also talks about the importance of maintaining a connection with your alumni networks. As she notes: “Ducks like to help Ducks... and you’ll find that at any university.” In this 29-minute episode you will learn: How career centers can benefit current students and alumni How to build a strong professional relationship with a career counselor The value of networking with alumni associations and local alumni chapters Special career center services often available to older alumni The single-best thing you can do to make the most of your university career center This week’s guest: Linda Williams Favero (@LindaFavero)Program Director, Alumni Career Services, Career Center and Student Life, University of OregonPrincipal, Linda W Favero | Organization + Individual DevelopmentPortland, Ore.   Listener question of the week: Should I list every job I’ve ever had on my resume? Do you have a question you’d like us to answer on a future episode? Please send your questions to Cecilia Bianco, Mac’s List Community Manager at cecilia@macslist.org. Resources referenced on this week’s show: LinkedIn YOUniversity Alumni Career Services, Career Center and Student Life, University of Oregon Linda W Favero | Organization + Individual Development Find Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac’s List Guide If you have a job-hunting or career development resource resource you’d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac’s List Managing Director at ben@macslist.org. -- Thank you for listening to Find Your Dream Job. If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support!Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.    

This week we talk with David E. Cooley, Director of Alumni Career Services at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. He also has his own career coaching practice, David E. Cooley Career and Executive Coaching. UCLA Anderson School of Management, established in 1935, is regarded among the leading business schools in the world. Each year, UCLA Anderson provides management education to more than 1,800 students enrolled in MBA, Fully-Employed MBA, Master of Financial Engineering, and doctoral programs, and to more than 2,000 professional managers throughout executive education programs. David shares his secrets on careers in sports and entertainment, networking, and selling yourself. Listen and learn more! If you've enjoyed the program today, be sure to subscribe to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on iTunes to ensure you don't miss an episode. To learn more about ULCA, visit their website at www.ucla.edu.

Click Here to ListenShow Notes: http://www.alumnipodcast.com/In this episode I talk with John Hill of the Michigan State Alumni Association. John is responsible for directing the Alumni Career Services office at MSU and is a leader in the field.We talk about how John and his team took a passive, you-come-to-us type program and turned it into program delivery machine. In addition, he explains the Life stage model to Alumni Career Services and how that is a generator of alumni giving. Finally he talks about how LinkedIn and Twitter are integral components to their strategy.Resources:· http://msualum.com/careers/· Find John on Twitter at @msuaajohn· Send him email at hilljohn@msu.eduSend me feedback to paul.clifford@alumnipodcast.com or feedback@alumnipodcast.com. Please leave comments below or on the iTunes Music store.