Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Compensation & Remote Work vs Compensation & In Office Work
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What we talked about on this episode: This episode was inspired by a TT video I saw where someone shared their remote compensation, hybrid comp, and...
WTF Does All The Office Lingo Mean (Also can we just stop)?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What we talked about on this episode: Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting Touch base: briefly connect or...
The Importance Of and Strategies For Self Promotion
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha Marketing Talk: Lea...
Why You Should Be A Lifelong Learner + Benefits & Resources
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha Being a lifelong le...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha Marketing Talk: Lea...
19 Tips When You Are Struggling With Mental Health And Juggling It All
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing se...
Job Automation and Job Elimination
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing se...
17 Tips For How To Manage Job Insecurity (And Stay Sane)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing se...
Learning To Trust Again After Past Work Trauma and Or Toxic Environments
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
Soooo We Are Working While The World Is On Fire?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
How To Give Performance Reviews
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
2023 Year End Reflection
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
Career Shaming
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
What Companies Need To Change On Job Applications … Now
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
But I WAS The MOST Qualified ... Why You Might Not Be Getting The Roles You Want
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
Tell Them What You Need, Ask For What You Want
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
Our Careers Are Never An Upward, Linear Trajectory
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
When To Consult An Attorney
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
How To Handle Rejection At Work / In Your Career
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
How To Ask For More Without Getting Overwhelmed
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
Tips For What To Do When You Are Not Feeling Valued At Work
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
Subscription Options!
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey hey! Here is the link to support the show and then click 'support this podcast' and the 3 options will pop up: https://podcasters.spotif...
Going Out With Co-Workers - To Go Or Not To Go
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
13 Tips For Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas At Work
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing sel...
HR: For Or Against Employees
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today...
What To Do If You Have Downtime At Work
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Links: https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self to...
How To Job Hunt When Your Expertise is Super Niche
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Problem Solving At Work
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
What To Do When You Disagree With Your Boss
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Why Work For Startups? Pros and Cons of Working The Start Up Life
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
What To Do When You’re Scared + Tips For Overcoming Fear
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Signs Of Bias In The Interview Process & What To Do About It
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
How To Get Out Of Your Own Way
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Getting Creative In Your Job Search In A Tough Candidate Market
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
So You’re Being Recruited - What To Do and What NOT To Do
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Tips For Submitting Employee Referrals + Tips For Employers with Employee Referral Programs
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
How To Land An Interview
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
How To Interview Candidates
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
End of the Year Reflection
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Layoff Season - Helpful Resources
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
How Companies Hire Contractors
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
How To Improve Communication and Sales Skills
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Update - Steph…Where have you been?!?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
I THINK This Will Make Me Happy …
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https:...
Compensation - Equity / Long Term Incentives: Stock Options, RSUs and ESPPs
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Compensation Structures - All The Juicy Secrets & How It Works
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Gaslighting at Work - What it Looks Like and What To Do About It
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Transitioning Work When People Start or Leave an Organization
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Levels of Transparency - What Should We Be Transparent About At Work
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
What To Do When You Feel Like Your Career Is Going Nowhere
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
References - What To Do and What Not To Do
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Careers With The Highest Divorce Rates
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Side Gig Ideas & Ways To Make Extra Money
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
What to post and not to post on LinkedIn + How to stay connected on LinkedIn
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Careers You Can Have That Do Not Require A Degree
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Transitioning Back To The Office After Working At Home
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Careers vs. Jobs
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdennis13/ Pod Instagram: https...
Best and Worst Careers for Work Life Balance
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best and Worst Careers for Work Life Balance Help support the show: Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk A...
Blew A Big Project or Presentation At Work
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paypal: paypal.me/stephdennis13 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/careertalk Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3T3HCEGR737Y7?ref_=wl_shar...
Highest and Lowest Paid Jobs / Careers
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lowest paying (in no particular order): Food service Maids Cleaners / custodians / janitors Cashiers Dishwashers Laundry workers Messenge...
Offer Letters / Verbal Offers / Giving Notice / Etc.
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Verbal Offers: Don't always have one Interview went well, maybe putting together numbers or already have numbers in mind Think about: ...
Blaming Others / Playing The Blame Game
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Blaming others for anything sucks and it's not cool. Tips Over communicate Document / track / keep record Speak with manager directly if you feel...
Signs Of Company Layoffs / Organization Might Be In Trouble
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No way to know with complete certainty that there are signs of trouble. However, there are some signs. Can't extend offers on open positions Interv...
How To Turn Around Low Performance At Work
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Low performance at work is no good. It can be an indicator something is wrong. Often we need to make a change or pivot. Either you or your leader coul...
How To Avoid Burnout
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is NOT fun! Over working yourself to the point where you need to sleep for days is not cool. Being busy is not something you should aspire to....
Interview with Keisha Greaves - Starting A Business That Serves Your Community
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk with Keisha Greaves who is the founder of Girls Chronically Rock! She started her business to inspire and motivate people with disabilit...
Job Searching and Career Affirmations
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
List of all affirmations are in the show notes, too many to fit here :) Why do people like or say or enjoy affirmations? Positivity Helps gi...
What To Do When You Are Constantly Fighting With Your Boss
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While this is not a good thing, not all conflict is bad. Sometimes we can influence real change with conflict! Ask yourself: What are you fighting a...
Breaking The Glass Ceiling
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the glass ceiling? Typically is referred to as females in the workplace that can only reach a particular point in their career. Recently it ha...
How To Deal With Bullies At Work
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People generally are talking bad about others because of THEIR unresolved issues, it's rarely about you! Bullies in general are terrible. Work bullies...
What To Keep Or Remove From Your Resume - Things To Think About
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Additional resume episodes: 2/6/2020 - Resume tips when changing careers 9/26/2019 - Resume refresher - 24 resume writing tips 5/30/2019 - My int...
Sexism In The Workplace
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sexism is complete BS. It shouldn't happen. And it does. Examples of sexism: Every time a woman is paid less than a man Every time someone tells ...
Working Too Many Hours
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we've talked about before, work/life balance will never be perfect. AND there is a point where too much is too much. We are not robots and can't be...
How To Explain Your Job Hopping Past
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why people might want to leave their job: Horrible hours Bad manager Ethical conflicts Contract ends Don't like the company Don't like...
Have The Rules Changed? Market Insights and Misc Job Searching Tips
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Market insights Unemployment: April 2020 - 14.7% May 2020 - 13.3% June 2020 - 11.1% 2008-2009 - unemployment peaked at roughly 10% All data co...
How To Ask For Flexibility At Work
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before asking make sure: Your performance is meeting expectations Your leader trusts you to do your work Know what you want / need Flexibilit...
Internal Transfers and Internal Promotions
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tips: Apply for roles that interest you Talk with your leader / manager / boss Reach out to the recruiter and/or hiring manager for the role to...
How To Gain Visibility Working Remotely
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tips: High performance Volunteer for extra projects Schedule regular 1:1's with your manager Ask for feedback regularly Make your goals known...
35 Tips For Working At Home
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tips: Separate space Stick to your same schedule you would if you went into the office Set specific end time and stick to it Embrace the freedo...
Gaps In Job History and The Impact It Has
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There could be many reasons someone has a gap in their resume Laid off Company folded Person left before finding something new Contract ended ...
Lack Of Training At Work
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Training is so important. What you learn in training could be the info you need to take you to the next level. 2 main ways to get training: Through ...
How are you doing?
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! I wanted to check in and see how you're doing and how I can help. I did record this episode before the most recent current events ...
Taking Career Risks
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes when we want to make advancements in our career and/or skills we need to take risks. Some risks will be bigger than others. Some with higher...
Finding The Right Mentor
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding the right mentor can be a bit more involved. Establish what you're look for: Goal of getting a mentor What you specifically want to learn ...
How To Find Your Purpose
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding your purpose can feel daunting, overwhelming, hard, etc. AND it doesn't have to be! Get your notebooks and pens, it's list time 🙂 What are ...
Dealing With Difficult Customers
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This can be super challenging and simply just annoying. Everyone has a customer, whether it's internal or external. Tips: Understand their goals/ob...
Dating At Work
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confession time: I've done it. Because of that, I don't have strong opinions one way or the other. AS LONG AS you do not report into the person you're...
Cold Connecting With People On LinkedIn
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why send someone a connection request? Job opportunity you have You're looking for a job opportunity Looking for info / guidance Expand netwo...
Interview Assignments / Presentations
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When would someone be asked to do an interview assignment? Marketing role - create and present marketing plan Sales role - present your pitch for X...
Know Your Worth
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monetarily important as well as what you deserve from an environment, culture, team, etc perspective. Monetary value: Research compensation for your...
Dealing With Favoritism At Work
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ask yourself: How do I help my manager achieve team goals? Am I hitting my goals / KPIs? What am I doing to make my managers job easier? Am I d...
How To Change Careers
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Often people change careers at least once throughout their career. Tips: Try to make this change internally Evaluate where you are at now Res...
Help! I’m Friends / Enemies With The Wrong People At Work
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Either situation can be super hard and tricky. Who we associate with (inside and outside of work) will impact us as humans. Our attitude, our personal...
Too Eager To Say YES!
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're interviewing, things are going well, you're getting excited. It's a great company, it's a great team. Everything looks good, everything sounds ...
How To Help With Your Partners Involuntary Career Change
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are a couple reasons someone could have an involuntary career change. To clarify the situation we are talking about: 1 - Career change (moving f...
Workforce Mobility - What Is It, Why Companies Need It, How To Get It
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you consider workforce mobility? Moving / relocation to another location Overseas job opportunities Work and travel easily / working whil...
What To Do When Your College Degree Isn't Enough
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have a degree, recently graduated and you're struggling to find a job. I hear you! A lot of companies want someone with experience even for the en...
Steph's Story - Last Update (for now)
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://anchor.fm/careertalk For show notes go to: http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/ To work together: listentocareertalk.com For the G...
Tips On How To Stay Current In Your Job & Career
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Staying current is so incredibly important! Social media managers are not updating myspace websites anymore. Programmers doing DOS aren't in demand an...
Jack Of All Trades, Master of None
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being a jack of all trades can be a great thing! Ask yourself: Do you like being more of a generalist? Do you feel you are lacking something? Is...