Going back to school to get an associate, bachelor, or master's degree brings many new challenges to the table. How do mature students juggle their full-time job, or even their career, on top of family, friends, and school? We're with Taylor Crews who is a registered nurse and is going back to school to advance her career to become a nurse practitioner. We'll find out how they achieve a balance between work, education, and...
People often feel like their career is at a standstill and they aren't sure how to move ahead. The ability to truly manage one's career takes a lot of time and commitment as it constantly evolves. Patricia Erickson, a seasoned career management expert with more than 12 years of national executive recruiting and coaching experience, joins Tim Muma to determine the keys to taking charge of your career and effectively managing...
For most people the idea of networking or making connections is rather uncomfortable, either because they don't know what to say or it feels a bit contrived. Realistically, however, connecting with others genuinely is the key to success professionally, whether you're currently employed or looking for your next great job. Entrepreneur and coach, Scott Dinsmore, the founder of LiveYourLegend, speaks with Tim Muma to discuss s...
Effective networking can have enormous benefits, from building relationships with clients, to improving your chances of getting a promotion, to landing a new or better job with a different organization. Sandy Geroux, the founder of WOWplace International, is a professional speaker and author who has focused her efforts on improving the performance and careers of others. She talks with Tim Muma about the mistakes people mak...
Every year, the World Economic Forum hosts a meeting of politicians, business leaders and visionaries to discuss far-ranging topics from aspects of capitalism and the economy to a variety of world affairs. We got our hands on a number of quotes from individuals at the event and we're going to break down what some of these may mean in the world of business. Ron Baker, the Founder of the VeraSage Institute and a respected tho...
Tim Muma continues his conversation with Ron Baker, Founder of VeraSage Institute, to break down quotes from the World Economic Forum, a meeting of politicians, business leaders and visionaries. In this part, Ron tackles the comments made about the "rising generation" and some thoughts from Bill Gates.
Much like companies, each individual has a brand that follows them around whether they intend it that way or not. It's important to understand what traits you're promoting about yourself and how to manage or change them if need be. Andria Corso, the founder of C3 Coaching and Consulting, uses her 17 years of Corporate Human Resources experience to explain to Tim Muma about the importance of personal branding, how to recogni...
Having diverse individuals and personalities at work has its pros and cons. The varied perspectives, vision and demeanors can create an all-around, solid workforce; however, it also means trying to manage these often contrasting styles and attitudes, some of which are difficult. Tim Muma speaks with Lisa Woods, Founder and CEO of ManagingAmericans.com, who brings more than 20 years experience leading and managing others to...
Due to a number of factors, employees are often on the lookout for a new job, with a recent study by the Harvard Business Review citing 69% of current employees passively looking right now. Chris Woolard of Walker Information, a Senior Consultant and blogger on Loyalty in the Workplace, gives Tim Muma some ideas on how employers can help to retain these employees and perhaps instill some loyalty. Disengagement and a disconn...
For some individuals, successfully landing a new position becomes a frustrating, arduous task that drags on for many months or even over a year. When the process takes this long, it's clearly time to try to new things or look to master the tools you're already utilizing. Founder and Owner of Keppie Careers, Miriam Salpeter, discusses a number of ways that job seekers can improve their chances of getting a gig, even after th...