The 4 day work week is not a new concept, but there is renewed interest given our post-pandemic world and a new study out of the UK. Join in as Jenn shares some research results and discusses the pros and cons of this working configuration.

Have you been dreaming about doing something for years, but haven't gotten there yet? I had a couple of very big dreams when I was younger, and discovered something interesting very recently that I share in this episode that I hope will inspire you into action. Take a listen as my dreams turned to reality and I achieved two of my long-held goals. 

What does it mean to find your true self, and why is this SO important, especially given the year we've all just come through? Join Jenn in this pondering about authenticity and being real and how it matters to your career and your life.

First released in 2012, this episode about being passive is one of our most popular. Find out how to tell, why it's not great, and what to do about it if you default to passive behaviour.

Host better and more collaborative meetings and events using fresh methods of engaging deep and meaningful conversations that matter! This short podcast offers some reflections from a recent Art of Hosting workshop experience. Take a listen and get inspired to take your meetings to the next level.

Perfectionism can have its benefits, but can also be very detrimental to your productivity, your career and your health. Find out how to manage if you have this challenging personality trait.

How well would you fit into the culture of a company you are looking at applying to? Is cultural fit the big deal it used to be? How can you determine if you are compatible with the organization you are hoping to work for? Find out in this shorter episode of the show.

Have you noticed? It seems more and more that there is incivility around...that people are behaving in uncivil and nasty ways. This can have a profound affect on workplace productivity and the well-being of both individuals and the organization itself. Find out what to do in this episode.

Your work wardrobe might be out of hand, and may be one source of your overall stress. Guest Kristi Soomer from Encircled, an ethical clothing company in Toronto, shares how reducing your closet can reduce your stress.

Why would it be critical to be likeable at work? What difference can it make if you can do the job? Apparently, a whole lot. Find out why and how you can increase your chances of being likeable in this episode.

Today's guest Johnathan Grzybowski shares how some of his best career moves come as a result of getting away from it all. Find out how travel could help your career success.

How do you begin when you suddenly find you have moved from co-worker to manager, without any formal training? What are some of the most important concepts to take with you? Find out on today's episode with guest author and speaker, Rocky Romanella.

How to shine...when awful stuff happens to you and you don't feel like you even can. This is what my guest Lisa Foster from Parillume.com specializes in.

Just because you are good at something, doesn't mean it should be your career. It could be, but it doesn't need to be. In this episode I tell my career trajectory and offer you some things to think about if you are wondering what to do next.

Can strategic quitting can save you? The answer would be sometimes, yes! In today's podcast, my guest Lynn Marie Morski shares why she passionately believes in it.

Are you overqualified for the job you are applying for? How can you anticipate what objections or concerns the hiring manager might have about your level of experience? How can you get them to hear you out so that you have a shot at the job you really want? Find out in this episode.

There are many benefits (including some not so obvious ones) to getting into the practice of saying yes more often. In this episode, I share these, and a few stories and offer some inspiration as to why I think you might want to try this more...for your career and for your life.

Want to get motivated? Take a listen.

Do you feel frustrated when you go to work and have to put up with someone you don’t like for your entire shift? What if you work with that person all the time? How can you navigate your feelings and manage when you just feel annoyed every time you interact with them? Here are 7 practical tips on what to do.

Join me as I find out from guest executive coach Stefanie Krievins exactly what a Professional Troublemaker is, and why we should each be one, in this podcast episode.

Saving for retirement?

Yes, this is a topic that some like to put off or not talk about until absolutely necessary, and that others jump into working toward the moment they start working: retirement. Are you saving for it? And how are you doing that?

Today's episode features guest realtor and philanthropist Eddie Lorin who talks about making an impact on the lives of others as you save for your own retirement.

Successful people often have a few solid habits that are worth considering if you want to be more successful. In this show, I'll share 7 of the most common activities for morning routines that you can adopt starting tomorrow!

It's your turn to train someone at work. Maybe you have never done it before and are worried you won't do it right. Maybe you don't know where to begin. Maybe the whole thing overwhelms you, or annoys you, and yet, your manager has said you must. Whatever the case...I'm here to help.

In this episode we'll talk about how to train someone at work and what it takes to be a good trainer when you know you aren’t a teacher. I'll share how to make it easier for you and for the person you have to train. Take a listen.

is real. It would be nice to think people don’t discriminate in any way in a job search, but in reality, they do.

So what happens if you are no longer in your 20’s or 30’s and are looking for a job or to change careers? How can you minimize the possibility of ageism in your search? We’re going to talk about that in this episode and I’m going to let you in on the most important consideration you should have if you are older and looking for a job.

Feeling stuck in a rut or bored? Looking for ways to improve your performance or even just to get some energy? This podcast will give you 13 ways you can boost your career and open up doors to new things.

Do you have a performance review coming up? Do you want to be proactive and do some planning and thinking about how you are doing before you get to the meeting about it? If yes, this super short episode is for you!

You've sent in your resume or had a great job interview, and then you hear nothing. Nada. Crickets. What should you do? When is it ok to follow up and how can you do it without being a pest? Find out in this episode.

how can you - as a sales person or a business owner - make sure that you keep your customers?

What makes your service exceptional?

Find out in this episode of the podcast when guest expert, author and high end portrait photographer Jeffrey Shaw shares his strategies around attracting and keeping clients.

make you want to scream? Those forms to upload your resume into, the automated tracking systems that weed out applicants...all of this makes for a sometimes stressful experience.

Guest Steve Acho joins me in this episode to talk about how to get around the technology in your job search or career transition, and make it work to your advantage. Steve's strategies and ideas are refreshing, and you are sure to get a lot of good advice from this conversation.

is a little scary! We all settle in to where we are comfortable, but then sometimes, we get stuck. In order to succeed in career and in life, stepping outside your comfort zone can bring amazing new opportunities....but how exactly can you do it?

In this show, guest expert Andy Molinsky helps to explain why people stay in their comfort zones, and how bridge the gap between staying put and moving forward into new possibilities. His years of research into the topic of comfort zone-living offers us practical ways to make the move.

two really great career opportunities? How do you choose between two really great opportunities in general? What do you have to weigh, and how what might you win or lose when you finally do decide?

In this show, our guest uses the principles of improv theatre to help you to figure out HOW to make a tough decision, especially a career one. Using his years as a stand up comedian and performer, Travis Thomas shares his wisdom around how to make your next move so that you can feel more confident, and stop doubting your gut instinct, and find the success you dream about.

Interview mistakes can be prevented, IF you know what exactly to prevent! Join Jenn and guest author Thea Kelley in this episode to learn what interview mistakes smart people make and how to avoid them.

When someone says or does something to you - on purpose or inadvertently - that crosses the line...it can be hard to know how to respond.

In this important episode, guest expert and author Alicia Dunams shares her exact script of what to say so that both you and the person who has offended can move forward with dignity.

Ever find yourself wishing you had a "do-over" as far as your career goes? Does career regret weigh you down? Today's episode looks at some of the top career regrets and how you can turn regret into opportunity.

Difficult conversations are...well...difficult and MANY of us do all we can to avoid having them, but today's guest, author and coach Alissa Carpenter offers her wisdom and advice on why and how we should. To connect with Alissa: notokthatsokcoach.com

Likely, the answer is yes. We all have an inner critic...that voice that judges us relentlessly, and that for some reason, we tend to listen to. In this episode, guest and author Susan Peppercorn helps to explain how we can ditch that voice (or at least quieten it sometimes) in order to do what we really want to do in our careers and in our lives.

My guest today is an executive and career coach who has a passion for helping individuals thrive in their career. Having made four career changes herself, Susan knows what it’s like to feel stuck in a job you hate as well as the self-recrimination that goes along with it. Frequently quoted, the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and U.S. World News Money are some of the publications that have tapped her for career advice.

Susan transformed her career and developed a scientifically-validated approach to help others do the same that she teaches in her best-selling book Ditch Your Inner Critic at Work, and she’s here today to share some tips with all of you.

Anxiety in the workplace and at home can be debilitating. Join Jenn and guest Dr. Russell Kennedy to learn what anxiety actually is and how you can manage it no matter where you are. Dr. Russ gives practical, real advice to walk you through what to do during what he calls ALARM, and ways to help yourself that actually work. This is an advice-packed episode!

There are two kinds of leaders: one that focuses only on tasks, and one that focuses on people. Which one are you, and how do you develop your relational skills so that you can get both tasks done and build relationships with those you lead? Join Jenn and Dr. Colby Jubenville to find out in this podcast episode.

How do you keep your home fires burning with passion and intimacy when you are working on your professional career? Where can you find more energy, and how can the energy you find from sexy and meaningful fun translate into more success in your career? Find out on this episode with guest sex and relationship expert Beth Liebling.

Did you know there are less than 25 certified Master Resume Writers in the world? I learned that and a lot more in this episode with guest expert Lesa Edwards, all about strategies to take your resume to the next level. Join us!

This week we talk about change, transition and transformation with guest Jon DeWaal from Liminal Space. He shares how amazing opportunity can come from times of transition in work and in life. Join us!

Join guest Certified Holistic Nutritionist Annaliisa Kapp and I as we discuss how what you eat can make a real difference to your clarity and focus in the workplace and how to improve that and reduce brain fog through a better, more healthy diet.

Guest Bryan Falchuk, author, coach and Tedx speaker, has quite a story. In this episode, he shares his transformation with the listeners and offers ways to find yourself so that you can ultimately find your dream job.

Podcast guest and business coach Patrick von Pander and I get right into why business people miss most of their opportunities in this lively podcast episode. Join us, you might be surprised to learn what he has to share!

Learn what conscious business is, and how it can change your work and your life! Guest author and humanitarian Sue Dumais shares thoughts on purpose, people, the planet, the product and profit (or prosperity) in this heart-filled episode.

You hear it in many places: you need to be doing meaningful work. What exactly does that mean and how do you know you are doing it? Today I talk about myths and realities of meaningful work. I hope you tune in.

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Do you fall into that old toxic thoughts pattern of thinking? Is your mind getting in the way of your own success? Find out how your thoughts could be sabotaging your goals in this podcast episode.

What happens when you move into a management or leadership position and discover it's more of a mess than you anticipated? Guest Ron Carucci has some great advice for anyone who finds themselves in this position or is thinking about making a move into one. Tune to find out what to do.

Mindfulness seems to be a big deal right now, but it's really an ancient practice. Find out how it can benefit your work life, your entire life, and lead to a happier, healthier you.