Explore every episode of the podcast Career Dreams
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| 233: Career Health and Career Wellbeing | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:24:13 | |
A healthy career isn't just about what looks good on paper, it's also about how your work actually feels day to day. In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase explore the difference between career health and career wellbeing, and why both matter for building a meaningful, sustainable career. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!
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| 232: Five Years Ago, I Wouldn't Believe This | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:07:26 | |
Sometimes we're so focused on what's next that we forget to notice we're already living pieces of the dream we once hoped for. In this episode of Career Dreams, Chase reflects on growth, gratitude, change, and the question: what does the next version of you need to embrace, learn, or let go of? Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!
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| 223: Embracing Co-opetition | 26 May 2026 | 00:23:27 | |
Co-opetition: yeah, it's a thing. And it might just change how you show up at work. Similar to how credit unions live out "Cooperation Among Cooperatives," strengthening each other through collaboration, this same mindset can apply to your career. In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase explore how you can compete, collaborate, and succeed without treating success like a zero-sum game. Career Dreams Podcast: Having Agency is Essential Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 133: Five Keys For Team Success | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:49:24 | |
Michelle and Chase discuss Project Aristotle, a project conducted at Google to understand what makes teams successful. The most critical key to team success was found to be Psychological Safety. Michelle and Chase share their reflections from a recent presentation by a former guest on Career Dreams, Andrew Adeniyi, where he talked about the importance of Psychological Safety. Tune in to hear more about all five keys for team success. Podcast: The Giants Who Influence Our Lives with Andrew Adeniyi (Career Dreams) Article: 5 Key Elements for Building High Performing Teams (Medium)
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| 132: Overcoming the Fear of Becoming Obsolete | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:32:16 | |
Michelle and Chase explore a Harvard Business Review article they came across about facing your fear of becoming obsolete. They share strategies we can take to not just face this fear, but overcome it. Article: Face Your Fear of Becoming Obsolete
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| 131: Who Is Responsible for Company Culture? | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:33:11 | |
In this episode, Michelle and Chase dive into the question of who is responsible for shaping company culture. They examine the roles of executive leaders, human resources, middle managers, and individual contributors in shaping the culture. The episode emphasizes the importance of intentional culture-building and a shared commitment from all employees. Article: What Is Organizational Culture (DDI) Article: How To Build Company Culture (Gallup) Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 130: Accountability, It's My Mess | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:42:04 | |
In 2024, FORUM Credit Union's focus on Leader Development is accountability. In the episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase reflect on the most recent leader gathering,"Accountability, It's My Mess," where leaders explored personal accountability in leadership. Accountability is a complex topic; it seems like a skill we should all know and understand, but it's challenging to implement and master. Michelle and Chase share their main takeaways from the leader gathering and provide action items to help increase personal accountability. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 129: Four Steps You Can Take to Own Your Development | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:35:36 | |
Michelle and Chase share four strategies to help you own your continual development. They also share tips to help you navigate these strategies and practical ways to incorporate them into your daily routine to create consistency and habits that support your learning, professional growth, and development. Article: Stop Being An Intermittent Learning (Kevin Eikenberry) Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 128: Standing Out in a Meeting | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:47:58 | |
Michelle and Chase discuss the importance of how we show up, prepare for, and participate in team meetings. By being strategic in our approach to meetings, we put our best foot forward and can use these opportunities to showcase our skills and add value. Some people might naturally be more comfortable speaking up during meetings, while others prefer to take a back seat. Michelle and Chase share strategies for both groups to put our best foot forward, lean into our strengths, and increase our professional effectiveness and reputation. Article: How to stand out in team meetings and get noticed (Motivation Code) Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 127: The Importance of a Pulse Check | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:45:02 | |
In this Career Dreams episode, Michelle and Chase discuss the importance of conducting a mid-year pulse check. It's crucial to assess our progress, acknowledge our accomplishments, and pinpoint areas for improvement in order to ensure we are making progress towards our goals. They offer practical advice on how to conduct a thorough self-assessment, set new goals, and stay focused. Whether you're a leader aiming to enhance team performance or an individual contributor seeking to improve your productivity and performance, this episode will provide valuable insights to help you succeed. Article: How Emotionally Intelligent People Handle Criticism Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 126: Do It Scared | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:09:02 | |
In this brief solo episode, Chase talks about the importance of doing things scared. Similar to the idea of the importance of being comfortable being uncomfortable, he explores the value and several examples of others who have worked through their fear to achieve their career dreams. Article: Behind the Scenes with Sherri Shepherd SHRM Keynote (SHRM) Assessment: Do It Scared Podcast: Overcoming fear by choosing courage over comfort (Career Dreams)Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 125: Countering Judgment with Curiosity | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:32:34 | |
Inspired by the idea that "curiosity is the opposite of judgment," Chase has a thought-provoking conversation with Michelle in this episode. Together, they explore five compelling benefits of using curiosity to counteract judgment. Article: Why Thinking Like A Scientist is Good For You (Greater Good) Article: How Curiosity Can Help Us Overcome Disconnection (Greater Good) Article: Six Surprising Benefits of Curiosity (Greater Good) Article: How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations (Greater Good) Article: Why Curious People Have Better Relationships (Greater Good) Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 124: 4 Steps for Discovering Your Career Dreams | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:06:18 | |
In this brief solo episode, Michelle reflects on a recent LinkedIn message she received from a college student who is struggling to identify her career path and passion. Michelle shares insights from her response and from an article she shared with the student with strategies for discovering - or rediscovering - your passion. Article: A 4-Step Process to Increase the Odds of Finding Your Passion (Career Cloud) Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 222: Putting the Personal in Personal Brand | 19 May 2026 | 00:27:42 | |
Your personal brand already exists whether you've defined it or not. In this episode, Michelle and Chase talk about what personal branding really means: not self-promotion, not polishing a persona, but the impression you build over time through how you work, communicate, and show up. They also explore why authenticity matters more than perfection, how LinkedIn can support your brand without feeling performative, and why AI should help you express your voice, not replace it. If you've ever felt uncomfortable with the phrase personal brand, this episode is for you. Forbes Article: Personal Branind Trends for 2026 Career Dreams: Building Your Internal Network Career Dreams: Taking the Work out of Networking Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!
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| 123: Building Stronger Connections with Teammates | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:35:54 | |
Michelle and Chase dive into the importance of building stronger connections and relationships with your teammates. Discover the five methods to better bond with colleagues and enhance your workplace relationships. Article: 5 Methods to Better Bond with Colleagues Article: How Strategic Connection Enhances Employee Retention and Engagement Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 122: Starting a Business Book Club | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:38:02 | |
Have you ever started or been a part of a book club at work? This year, FORUM launched a successful Summer Series Book Club for FORUM Leaders. In this Career Dreams episode, Michelle and Chase discuss the reasons behind the book club and how it began. They share reflections from the insightful discussions and offer tips on starting your own book club. Whether it is for your organization, your department, or with your colleagues, learn how to take control of your own growth and development by initiating a book club! Book: I Love It Here Career Dreams: A Leaders Career Journey at FORUM
Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Join us in celebrating Jenny Budreau's incredible 40-year career journey with @FORUMCreditUnion!
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| 121: Enhancing Purpose, Satisfaction, and Understanding | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:41:53 | |
Michelle and Chase share 5 powerful tips for "navigating what's next", inspired by Daniel Pink's keynote at a recent ATD conference. Tune in to discover how these actionable strategies can enhance your purpose, satisfaction, and understanding. These insights are sure to help you navigate your career and life journey! Article: Act Now To Navigate What's Next Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Join us in celebrating Jenny Budreau's incredible 40-year career journey with @FORUMCreditUnion!
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| 120: Here's to 40 Years | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:30:23 | |
Michelle and Chase celebrate not just one but four FORUM teammates who hit their 40-year career journey milestone with FORUM Credit Union. In this special episode, Michelle and Chase honor these teammates' commitment and contributions. Michelle and Chase take this opportunity to highlight the benefits of such dedication and the mutual value it brings to teammates and organizations alike. Article: Why It Can Be Smarter For Your Career To Stay With One Company Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Join us in celebrating Jenny Budreau's incredible 40-year career journey with @FORUMCreditUnion!
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Dream on!
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| 119: The Giants Who Influence Our Lives with Andrew Adeniyi | 28 May 2024 | 00:33:26 | |
Have you ever stepped into a new role and heard, "You have some big shoes to fill"? Imagine responding with, "I acknowledge the shoes, but I'm creating my own footprint." That's the insightful advice shared by this week's Career Dreams special guest, Andrew Adeniyi. He also talks through how sharing this guidance with a newly promoted leader made a huge impact as she navigated her new career journey. Andrew emphasizes the importance of honoring and uplifting the "giants" in our lives—those who have been pillars in our personal, community, and professional spheres—while also recognizing our unique strengths. We are each running our own race, creating our own footprints, and ultimately forging our own paths. In this episode, Andrew shares his personal journey and how he embraced the mindset of acknowledging the shoes while creating his own footprint.
Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn Visit Andrew's Website
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| 118: Megan Galloway on Balancing Empathy & Accountability | 21 May 2024 | 00:46:21 | |
In this episode, Michelle and Chase have an insightful conversation with Megan Galloway, the Founder of Everleader, a boutique leadership development agency. They explore the delicate balance between empathy and accountability in the modern workplace. Megan discusses the evolving nature of professional environments, emphasizing the need for humanity and authenticity to drive success. She shares from her experience how fostering a workplace where accountability coexists with genuine human connection can create safer, more productive spaces that accelerates results and also ensures sustainable team performance. Connect with Megan on LinkedIn Visit Megan's Website to learn more.
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| 117: Make Your Workday Work For You | 14 May 2024 | 00:29:41 | |
Michelle & Chase commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing strategies for cultivating mental wellbeing in the workplace and navigating the intersection of work and mental health. Whether you're seeking balance, resilience, or simply a moment of solace, this episode offers actionable insights to support your journey toward making your workday work for you as you puruse your Career Dreams. Article: Harvard Business Review - Make Your Workday Work For Your Mental Health Article: FranklinCovey - I Can't Shut My Brain Off After Work
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| 116: 3 Secrets for Thriving in a Leadership Role | 07 May 2024 | 00:07:01 | |
In this quick solo episode, Michelle shares 3 qualities that will help current leaders thrive in their role and help prepare aspiring leaders for future opportunities!
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| 115: In Pursuit of Accountable Teams | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:51:55 | |
Chase and Michelle talk through what it takes to build and inspire accountable teams. They explore three pillars - Leadership, Alignment, and Ownership and how each impact accountability on teams. Regardless of your role, you make an impact and play a part in ensuring shared accountability is a part of your team dynamics. Chase and Michelle break down how we each play a part in making this happen.
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| 114: Focus on Results, Not Juggling | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:24:15 | |
Michelle and Chase talk through three tips to help you focus on results versus finding yourself caught in the hamster wheel where you're juggling multiple tasks and projects and not making progress.
Article: I'm juggling a lot of projects and I don't feel like I'm winning Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
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Dream on!
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| 221: Finding Your Focus When You're in a Fog | 12 May 2026 | 00:32:24 | |
Every felt foggy at work? Like your capable... but scattered behind, and comparing yourself to everyone else? You're not broken and you're not alone. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share three practical strategies you can use to get your momentum back when you find yourself in a fog. Starting right now. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!
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| 113: Taming The Self-Awareness Dragon | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:55:44 | |
In this episode, Kye Hawkins, an ADVISA Leadership Consultant, dives into the effectiveness of the Predictive Index behavioral assessment. She discusses how this tool enhances self-awareness, leading to improved engagement and understanding of others. Ultimately, Kye emphasizes how this translates into better teamwork and outcomes. Her approach as a Leadership Consultant is marked by optimism and a deep faith in people's capacity for growth and problem-solving. With warmth and authenticity, Kye illustrates how the Predictive Index aids in the development of effective teams and cultures rooted in trust and shared goals. Additionally, she highlights its role in fostering empathy and appreciation for teammates' diverse needs, thus fostering holistic collaboration.
Connect with Kye: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kye-hawkins-61523b20/ ADVISA Website: https://www.advisausa.com/who-we-are/
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| 112: Leading Roles & Supporting Casts Navigating Your Career Journey | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:08:03 | |
We play the leading role in our own career journey, others support our journey, and we also play a supporting role in the career journey of others. Chase explores this idea a little further and how being the lead in our journey and supporting others in theirs creates win-win outcomes. Related Career Dreams Podcast: Choose Your Own Career Adventure Send us a voice message with a question or topic you'd like to hear on Career Dreams: www.speakpipe.com/askCareerDreams
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| 111: Developing Effective Communication Skills | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:27:58 | |
Michelle and Chase dive into a Franklin Covey resource they came across around the topic of effective communication skills. From personal experiences to expert insights, they break down four straightforward strategies that will help you take your communication skills to new heights. Article: Effective Communication Skills
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| 110: Reflections on Inclusion & Belonging | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:30:35 | |
In the last episode, Michelle & Chase chatted with Jeff Welch about how "Inclusion and Belonging is Everybody's Responsibility". In this episode, they reflect on their conversation with Jeff, share a bonus clip from him, and provide their key takeaways from the discussion. Connect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welch-jeff/ Resource: https://www.comnetworkdei.org/ ATD Career Dreams Review: https://www.td.org/magazines/td-magazine/career-dreams Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!
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| 109: Inclusion & Belonging is Everybody's Responsibility | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:41:46 | |
Inspired by the HonestCulture article, "Inclusion and Belonging is Everybody's Responsibility," Michelle reached out to her good friend, DEI expert Jeff Welch to explore the key points in the article. In his conversation with Michelle and Chase, Jeff shared thoughtful insights about creating a culture of belonging in our workplaces and gave practical tips for both leaders and individuals. Connect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welch-jeff/ Resource: https://www.comnetworkdei.org/
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| 108: Leader Accountability | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:49:50 | |
Michelle and Chase reflect on a recent Leader gathering at FORUM where accountability was the focal point. Gain valuable insights into the importance of modeling accountability and learn practical strategies for shifting our mindset away from blame and victimhood and rethinking the idea that we hold others accountable. Tune in to learn more about fostering a culture of accountability in your workplace listen to great reflections and actionable tips that will propel your leadership journey forward. Article: Accountability - Why Leading Others Starts with Managing Yourself
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| 107: Are Career Dreams Your Birthright | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:21:36 | |
In this episode, Michelle and Chase dive into the intriguing concept of 'birthright,' pondering whether our career aspirations truly belong to us from birth. Their exploration was sparked by a thought-provoking statement from another podcast host, asserting that power and influence are inherent birthrights.
Article: A Bowl of Soup for Birthright
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| 106: Dear Hiring Manager | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:08:31 | |
In this quick solo episode, Michelle revisits a blog post she wrote several years ago and reflects on the importance of a leader's role in onboarding new employees. Whether you are a current leader or aspire to be in a leadership role someday, or perhaps you are a team member hoping to support your newest teammates in their roles, this episode will remind you of the importance of the new employee experience! See the full blog post here: https://phasetwolearning.com/2012/07/08/open-letter-to-hiring-managers/
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| 105: Staying Steady When Things Feel Uneasy | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:35:18 | |
Michelle and Chase talk through a recent organizational change at FORUM Credit Union. They share 4 tips from a recent Harvard Business Review article to help us navigate when working through a change - no matter how big or small.
Article: How To Stay Grounded Through Organizational Chaos - Harvard Business Review
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| 104: Overcoming Perfectionism | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:05:07 | |
Chase came across a post by a John Maxwell Leadership expert on social media that resonated with him. It stated, "Perfectionism is overrated. Not only is perfection impossible, it turns people off. People lean away when they think 'I can never be like you.' People lean in when they think, wow, you are just like me". This simple truth hit home, reminding Chase of the multiple ways perfectionism shows up in his life... so he did a little exploration to learn more about it and uncovered three strategies he uses when his desire for perfection creeps in.
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| 220: The View From Your Comfort Zone | 05 May 2026 | 00:19:17 | |
Comfort zones give you a great view of where you've already been. They just don't show you where you're capable of going next. In this episode, Michelle and Chase break this down and share small, realistic steps you can try to help you be intentional and turn aspiration into action. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 103: What the Stanley Cup Tells us About Leadership and Influence | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:27:51 | |
Michelle and Chase take a moment to reflect on the rise of the Stanley Cup - the Quencher, and how leadership, curiosity, and influence helped take the Quencher from the back seat to viral success.
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| 102: Your Leadership Journey is Unique | 30 Jan 2024 | 01:03:27 | |
In this episode, Chase interviews Michelle and fellow leader, Allie Foley, FORUM's AVP of Retail Operations. Allie and Michelle started at FORUM on the same day and recently celebrated their 9-year FORUMversary! In the spirit of their shared milestone, Chase questioned the two about their unique paths that led to FORUM and how their careers and leadership have evolved along the way.
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| 101: Creating New Habits | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:31:47 | |
The third season of Career Dreams is well underway! Michelle and Chase dive into the topic of creating lasting habits. Timely, as we approach the end of January (already!). In this episode, the duo shares valuable insights on the art of building habits that last. Whether you're aiming for personal or professional growth, these four actionable steps will guide you on your journey to success. Tune in for an engaging conversation that will inspire you to create habits that stick. Article: 4 Steps To Create Habits that Stick - Full Focus Podcast: Do This Every Morning: How to Feel Energized, Focused, and in Control
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| 100: Talking Life and Leadership Lessons with Doug True | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:59:10 | |
In this special milestone episode, Career Dreams celebrates its 100th edition with FORUM Credit Union CEO, Doug True! In this special interview, Doug reflects on life and leadership lessons gathered throughout his remarkable career. Drawing inspiration from his agricultural roots, Doug shares insights into his journey and how he prospered where he was planted. Tune in to hear Doug discuss important topics such as change, courage, innovation, curiosity, and career growth. This is a cannot miss episode!
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| 0 to 100: Reflecting on 100 Episodes | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:33:22 | |
Join Michelle and Chase as they take a look back at the first 99 episodes of Career Dreams, gearing up for the big 100! Together, they share important lessons they have picked up along the way and discuss how these lessons impact their own professional growth. It's a humble and down-to-earth reflection on the journey so far and the lessons that are shaping their path ahead!
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| 098: Fuel For Thought: Investing In Our Development Like Routine Car Maintenance | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:05:11 | |
Chase shares his ideas and challenges our thinking about why it seems we are more diligent about routine car maintenace to ensure our vehicle's longevity and reliability... but we don't always take that same approach to investing regularly on our own "maintenance" to ensure our skills and knowledge are sustainable and reliable into the future.
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| 097: Leading When No One is Watching | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:05:18 | |
In this quick solo episode, Michelle reflects on a construction site sign she saw recently about safety, and how it connects back to our personal character, integrity and leadership.
Resource: Article: What's your leadership like when nobody's watching? (Leadercast)
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| 096: Overcoming the Fear of Finding Out | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:31:27 | |
Ever heard of FOFO? The Fear of Finding Out? Likely, we're all familiar with the phrase FOMO (the Fear of Missing Out) and in this epiosde Michelle & Chase explore a similiar sounding but very different idea ... FOFO. Listen in to hear what it is, why we experience it, and how we can overcome it.
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| 095: Revisiting SMARTER Goals | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:29:58 | |
Michelle and Chase revisit setting SMARTER Goals as a new year approaches. In this episode, Michelle and Chase take this idea two steps further by reframing SMART Goals with SMARTER Goals to move beyond goal-setting to goal achievement. Resources: Article: How to Make Your SMART Goals SMARTER (Medium) Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 094: IQ EQ & DQ | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:34:26 | |
Chase and Michelle explore a third-tier concept, DQ, which supports the importance of both IQ and EQ for leaders and teams. Chase and Michelle analyze five important questions for leaders to ask their teams, revealing how it shapes a supportive work culture. Michelle flips these questions, and emphasizes the importance of personal introspection and why we should ask ourselves these same questions. Tune in to hear insights that align each question with the DQ mindset. This episode provides practical tips for leaders and individuals alike, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, self-discovery, and demonstrating DQ. Article: Five Questions Every Leader Should Ask - Harvard Business Review
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| 219: Living and Working With Intention | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:24:21 | |
Michelle and Chase explore Japanese-inspired principles to help you stop overthinking and live and work with intention. They discuss five practical techniques: clarifying your purpose, focusing on what you can control, embracing imperfection, managing your reactions, and continuously improving so you can create more calm, clarity, and meaningful progress in your career and life. Article: 7 Techniques to Stop Overthinking Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on! | |||
| 093: W3 - The power of a single question | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:06:20 | |
When life becomes hectic, and accountability seems to be lost, or when people are unsure about who is doing what, the simple question, W3 (W-cubed), can come in handy. Chase shares an experience he had working with a leader nearly two decades ago, who created clarity, accountability, and ultimately achieved results by asking this question. Take a listen and discover more about these three words and the power of a single question.
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| 092: Being a Pilgrim | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:04:19 | |
In this quick holiday-themed episode, Michelle reflects on "thinking like a pilgrim" as you pursue your Career Dreams. Happy Thanksgiving! Adapted from the original post: https://phasetwolearning.com/2012/11/20/on-being-a-pilgrim/
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| 091: Finding Presence in the Pause | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:38:01 | |
In this episode, Michelle and Chase interview nature and wellbeing coach, Chris Coladonato, to reflect on her recent keynote at FORUM's Day of Discovery and discuss strategies for self-care in everyday moments. Connect with Chris: https://connectioncatalyst.com/author/chrisc/ https://www.youtube.com/@theconnectioncatalysts https://www.instagram.com/theconnectioncatalysts/?img_index=1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisacoladonato/
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