Babson College Grad CCD Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, Erica DeBiase of Babson College sits down with Jeremy Schifeling, best-selling author and leading expert on LinkedIn, AI, and the future of career search. 

Jeremy shares insider tips on the risks and rewards of using AI for job search, how to leverage AI tools to stand out in a competitive job market, and build a strategy that accelerates your career growth.  

If you’re serious about landing your next big opportunity, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

In this episode, Erica DeBiase sits down with Connie Armento, Manager of Organizational Learning and Development at Babson College, to explore how identifying and leveraging your strengths can give you a competitive edge in today’s job market.

They discuss practical strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, positioning yourself as a standout candidate, and using AI tools to boost productivity, profitability, and job satisfaction.

Whether you're job hunting or looking to grow in your current role, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you thrive!

Resource Links:

• https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx
• https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx

What do start ups, the role of business development, and angel investing all share in common? Phillip Lachman, MBA alum, unpacks this for us as he shares what it takes to survive in an ambiguous start up environment, why business development is essential for any organization (and how to do it effectively) and how to become an angel investor. You don’t want to miss this episode packed with insightful tips, interesting examples, and plenty of resources.  

This episode is hosted by Lily Awad.

Resources: 

Walnut Ventures: https://www.walnutventures.com/ 

Cambridge Innovation Center 

Greentown Labs 

MassChallenge 

Startup Boston 

Shankar Das, Babson MBA '14 alum and Principal Product Manager for AI Products at Amazon, shares his expertise in the field of AI including why no industry is “AI resistant,” how AI can “supercharge our imaginations”, and why soft skills still matter. Shankar also provides insights on how to manage an AI-focused team and how to stay up to date on this fast-growing technology. No matter where you are on your AI journey: novice, intermediate, or experienced, this episode will provide some great suggestions!  

  This episode is hosted by⁠ Lily Awad⁠.

Resources:  

Embracing the Risks from Generative AI, by Shankar Das  

The Future Demands Every Company to be an AI Company, by Shankar Das 

Brunello Cucinelli's spiritual take on AI 

Have you considered a career in product management? If so, this episode is a must listen. Nukul Jain, MBA’20 and Senior Product Manager at amazon takes us through a week in the life of a Product Manager, what he did to land a job in product, and how he continues to learn and grow in his role. In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of “ruthless prioritization,” “organic and genuine networking,” and “transparent and succinct communication,” among other valuable tips from Nukul. 

This episode is hosted by⁠ Lily Awad⁠.

Resources:

The Internship Hunt by Nukul Jain

INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love by Marty Cagan

Landing a coveted role in consulting after Graduate School is not an easy road. Babson alumni Jeremy Hill (BS‘04, MBA‘20) chats with Erica DeBiase from the Graduate Center for Career Development about the path he took to get there. Jeremy is a Senior Consultant at Vantage Partners and has recently launched his own coaching practice called the Dream Job Network. He sheds light on the most exciting things about the industry, a day in the life, and what it takes to be successful. He also shares about the challenges and the “dark side” of consulting, and what you can really expect to see on the job. Hear about why he finds this field so rewarding. For those interested in pursuing a career in the field, this is a must listen!

This episode is hosted by Erica DeBiase.

Resources: 

Marc Cosentino - Case in Point

Management Consulted (Babson Resource)

The Dream Job Network

The field of business analytics has grown exponentially. Strong data analytics candidates are very hard to find and many colleges in the US have caught onto this gap to offer specialized degrees in analytics including Babson’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). Babson’s MSBA pedagogy combines a data scientist skillset with an entrepreneur’s mindset. In this episode Kenza Qermane (MSBA’21, MBA'20, BS '16) discusses how she combines and applies these skills to her role as a business analyst at Nasuni. Kenza shares a plethora of helpful tips for those considering a career in analytics as well as insights on how her academic experiences at Babson led up to her career today. 

This episode is hosted by Lily Awad.

Resources:

Babson’s MSBA Program

The behavioral interview is based on the idea that past performance can predict future behavior. Behavioral interviews have been used by companies for decades as the way to assess candidate fit. In this episode Margaret Jones and Lily Awad discuss this kind of interviewing, and what to expect when given one. They will also share how best to prepare for them, and the dos and don’ts we should all be aware of.

This episode is hosted by Lily Awad.

Resources: 

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Daniel Carnegie 

Success in Interviews: How To Succeed in Any Job by Patrick McNamee 

60 Seconds and You’re Hired by Robin Ryan 

At some point in our lives, there’s one story we’ve been told that really stuck with us. Whatever these stories are, they probably have something in common: the way they were told, how we related to the topic, or just how different it was from anything we’ve ever heard before. This is the power of storytelling. Crafting your story, especially when it comes to your career, can feel like a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be. Susanne Schneider- Kivelitz chats with Lily Awad around the power of storytelling and what to consider when crafting your own, memorable story.

This episode is hosted by Lily Awad.

Resources:  

What’s Your Career Story? By Susanne Schneider-Kivelitz  

How great leaders inspire action – TED Talk by Simon Sinek 

The Tale of Two MBAs by Neil Bearden 

Why Storytelling is a Must Have Career Skill by Robert Half 

Join host Erica DeBiase as she chats with Drin Govori, current MBA student and founder of the Intrapreneurship Initiative at Babson College F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, and Fabian Schmidt, 2023 alum and global entrepreneur-in-residence, about what it really means to be an intrapreneur. They explore how to spark change within organizations, overcome internal roadblocks, and build a mindset for innovation, no matter your title. Perfect for grad students and early-career professionals ready to lead from within.