Still at Work – Details, episodes & analysis

When I learn something new it is without a doubt the very best part of my day.  Whether I'm learning something new about a colleague, reading a book or being taught a new skill.

Luckily at Coursera, we have a team focused on helping us all learn and grow.

Our guest today is Alena Karabutina! Her job is to help all of us learn and grow!

On the show, she gives tips for preparing for the next phase of your career, learning about new cultures, and how to do a skills inventory.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

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According to Lori Mihalich-Levin, there are not enough resources out there about how to return to work after parental leave.

Managers often have great intentions to support new parents but they don’t know where to start and most of the new parents are just as clueless. 

That’s why Lori has developed the exact resources she wanted when she returned to work after welcoming her kids.

In this episode she walks us through what managers need to be thinking about, what colleagues can do to support each other and how new parents can plan their own re-entry. 

Everyone’s journey back to work is going to be different, but the more support we have, the better it’s going to go!

Question: What resources or support are offered to parents returning from leave? This population is often most at risk for dramatic impacts on their career upon having children. How [should a business] prepare managers, the [company], and the employee taking leave to be away from the workplace for an extended period of time and subsequently reintegrate?

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

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Change is a constant. There’s no job or situation where we won’t have to deal with it. But guess what, it doesn’t have to be terrifying.

Amanda Clark is the CEO of WellBiz Brands and a Coursera Board Member. She’s previously held leadership positions at other major companies in times of both upheaval and growth. She joins us today to talk about how to approach change and how different people respond to it. Keep an eye out for Amanda in future episodes!

Question: "I have noticed an increase in defensiveness, reluctance to change and an unwillingness to innovate among my colleagues... I am committed to creating a learning environment where my colleagues feel comfortable taking risks, experimenting with new ideas and growing their skills. I would appreciate your guidance on how to best address the concerns of my coworkers.”

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

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Grind culture, hustle culture, fast paced working environment. Whatever you want to call the current state of work, it’s clear that many people are exhausted and burnt out. But it doesn’t have to be that way. 

As Deloitte’s first Chief Well-Being Officer, Jen Fisher has made well-being her mission. She’s the author of Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines. On the show, she uses her own story to explain how to prevent, spot and deal with burnout! 

Question: "I've been feeling burnt out lately but am afraid to bring it up to my manager. What are some ways to recognize burnout and address it before it gets worse?"

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

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Let’s be honest. When it comes to a thriving career, we’re all still figuring it out.

Hosted by Kim Taylor, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Coursera, the Still at Work podcast seeks to figure it out alongside you. 

Self-improvement is a constant journey. We often have more questions than answers. This is a show where we discuss some of those questions – submitted by you, the listener. Join us as we uncover insights and advice about how to navigate the workplace. 

Let’s get to work!

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We all need advice on career advancement. We’ve heard from so many listeners who want to know how to find a mentor, how to start building leadership skills, how to prove they’re ready for a promotion and so much more. 

Cate Luzio is ready to share all the secrets to her success. After a career in financial services, Cate opened a career advancement space called Luminary. With both physical and virtual spaces and events, the professional education and networking platform is meant to propel women and allies forward in their professional journeys. 

Anyone can follow the advice in this episode, but Cate also gives us some guidance specifically for women. Cate left me with a comment that stuck with me: often men advance on potential while women advance on performance.

I hope this episode helps all of our listeners who are ready to grow in their careers!

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

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Presentations HAVE to be inclusive. That’s how you keep the attention of your audience.  

Over 200,000 students have taken Ivan Wanis Ruiz’s Coursera course, Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age. In this episode, we have the opportunity to join them for just a taste of what Professor Ivan has to offer.

He’ll take us through how to present and promote ourselves no matter the situation. We talk about presenting to a group of three or a group of thousands. We talk about engaging virtually and in person and across generations. And finally, we talk about how to communicate better and really find out more about our peers and ourselves no matter how introverted you are!

We threw a few questions at Ivan today:

Question 1: “I am the only remote employee and my bosses are always worried I'm not working despite me logging all my hours with details of exactly what I'm working on. What can I do to better communicate with them?”

Question 2: “I KNOW I do fantastic work but I’m not so great at presenting it (and myself) to higher ups and clients. Do I have to get better at this to advance in my career and what skills would I need to improve?”

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What brings you joy? That’s where we start today’s conversation about mental health.

Tramaine El-Amin is joining us from the National Council for Mental Well-Being. She's vice president for a program called Mental Health First Aid. The course teaches you where to start with conversations about mental health as well as where to go and where not to go.

This conversation includes a mnemonic for how to be there for our co-workers, discussion of how gen z is getting mental health attitudes right, and a call to be more transparent about what you’re doing to take care of yourself. 

It’s not always easy to bring up this topic at work so today's question comes from me:

“How should we be talking about mental health? From entry level employee to executive, what training do we need and what conversations should we be having?”

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

This podcast episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional mental health advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to a crisis hotline or your local emergency services immediately. Always consult with a licensed therapist or healthcare provider regarding any questions or concerns about your mental health. Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

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The idea of Coursera is to democratize education. That means breaking down the barriers to learning but also breaking down barriers to career success. That's why Still at Work exists! 

Felicia Ann Rose Enuha also known as the Trillest MBA joins us as our guest today. Felicia is here to push us to learn how to self promote! Felicia is a fellow podcaster and she's also a career consultant. Her rallying cry is that it is ok to have a strategy or a tactic to get ahead at work. 

Amanda Clark, CEO of WellBiz Brands and Coursera Board member, is here to help us out with this episode as well.

Question: "Do you have suggestions for how Coursera can better support employment and career advancement?"

While today's question asks specifically about Coursera I want to talk about what Black learners need to do to educate themselves and make themselves fantastic candidates for high paying jobs.

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all wish we had a crystal ball that can tell the future.

Today’s guest doesn’t have a crystal ball, but she does have loads of data and trends about the future of work. 

Dr. Kelly Monahan is a Managing Director at Upwork's Research Institute. Today, she'll tell us what those trends show and how to evaluate them for ourselves.

Question: "There's so much uncertainty in the world right now and my job is the one place where I want to feel safe and prepared. I can't get advice from my parents because the working world has already changed so much. What's coming next at work and am I alone in feeling like my relationship with work is changing?"

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.