In this modern, fast-paced environment, certain skills and traits get lost in the shuffle, especially if they're considered traditional. Jeff Havens, keynote speaker and corporate trainer, argues that there are many old-school practices that still work today and will forever. He gives Tim Muma the specifics on what types of actions work best, why they're so effective, and how everyone can use them at work (and in life).
Public speaking is a part of nearly everyone's job, whether it's in front of a group of co-workers, the board of a company, or a large audience at a conference. Unfortunately, many individuals struggle with this skill. Ph.D. Gary Genard, speech coach, communications professor and actor, brings his wealth of experience speaking in front of others and brings it to the workplace. Gary also gives Tim Muma insights from his book...
Sometimes, all you need is a little direction to get you moving. If you're searching for a good place to start, why not mimic the strategies of the most talented self-starters out there. Ben Sands, author, coach and founder of Regret Free Life, gives Tim Muma the lowdown on what makes people self-motivated and productive, and how all of us can utilize that knowledge.
Body language - often overlooked when it comes to communication in business and the workplace - can actually be vital to the success of your career. Patryk Wezowski is the founder of the Center for Body Language, the world's top body language training for business, and he describes to Tim Muma how body language can sabotage your efforts. Patryk also offers his detailed insights into improving your communication and taking a...
At times in our careers we may cover up who we are or what makes us different than the next person. Perhaps there's a greater cost to doing this than we can understand or interpret. Shawn Hunter, executive producer and vice president for Leadership Solutions at Skillsoft, tells Tim Muma that while we think we're doing the right thing by "fitting in," we often do damage to our careers. Shawn fills us in on how to avoid this...
Michelle Tenzyk, president of East Tenth Group, sparked the idea for "The Truth Behind Our Titles," a movement she and a number of other professional women are leading as a means to provide awareness. Michelle describes the origin and philosophy of this movement, telling Tim Muma why it's important to understand the challenges that individuals face throughout their careers. The ideas of strength, resilience and hope are all...
When professionals network, they often look to do so outside of their organizations. However, networking with colleagues is just as important as networking externally. John Muscarello, founder of Endless Job Offers, joins the show to discuss the importance of networking at work. He will dive into how you can network at work, who you should network with, along with sharing effective tips and strategies.
Advancing in one's career is often a positive, exciting time for individuals. At the same time, it can lead some to suffer from "imposter syndrome" and its negative effects. Founder of Executive Career Success, career strategist and executive career coach Kim Meninger, explains to Tim Muma what this imposter syndrome entails. Kim breaks down how it can harmfully impact your career, and the steps you can take to prevent and...
It's often noted that the success of many individuals is contingent on the effectiveness of their manager. If that's truly the case, and studies say that is correct, then everyone should be cognizant of how to work within their manager's style and personality. Ron Holohan, former director of Hardware Product Development at Apple, shares his experiences with Tim Muma when it comes to strategically managing your manager. He s...
In many cases throughout our professional careers, we may actually be holding ourselves back. Theresa Sullivan, founder and certified life coach for Wayfinder Advisors, takes that idea a step further. Theresa tells Tim Muma that we tell ourselves little lies that negatively impact the success and advancement of our careers. She fills us in on these fibs, how they keep us down and the steps to correct this mentality.