Joel Graves and Dan Charbonneau Talk About the ACG Cup
Conversations on Careers and Professional Life
Release Date: 11/27/2019
Think Like A Gardener
Conversations on Careers and Professional Life
On this episode, I talk about something that comes up all the time in my coaching sessions with MBA students—and that’s networking. I've talked about it before on the podcast on episode 1202 "Reframe the way you think about networking and asking for help" I'll drop a link in the show notes. I encourage you to go back and give that one a listen. As generative AI has proliferated on both sides of the job search with candidates using it to submit more and more customized applications, and recruiters using it to filter through piles of hundreds or thousands of applicants,...
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Lorraine Rise on the Hidden Job Market, Networking, Values Based Careers, and Using AI in the Job Search
Conversations on Careers and Professional Life
On this episode, I speak with Lorraine Rise, career coach, founder and CEO of Career UpRising and host of the Career UpRising podcast. With a background in federal recruiting, Lorraine has spent a decade empowering mid- and late-career professionals through career pivots and values-driven job searches. We explore: Redefining Networking Learn how shifting from transactional outreach to authentic relationship-building can unlock access to the hidden job market—especially valuable for MBA students and early-career professionals. Values‑Driven Job Search Lorraine shares her framework...
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Job Search Advice From the Back Catalog For Graduation Season
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It’s May, and for many of you, that means graduation. Whether you’re finishing your MBA or completing another academic journey, this is a moment filled with possibility—and uncertainty. Especially in today’s job market, it’s natural to feel some anxiety about what comes next. To support you in your job search, I want to point you to a few episodes from the back catalog that offer practical tools and strategies to help you navigate this transition. First up: , author of The 2-Hour Job Search. In our conversation, he breaks down a step-by-step approach to landing interviews...
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Ryan Dickerson, Executive Career Coach, on Career Transitions, Relational Networking, and Using Generative AI
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Episode Summary: Navigating Career Transitions with Ryan Dickerson In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I speak with Ryan Dickerson, founder of Good Fit Careers, about his innovative approach to career coaching. Ryan leverages generative AI tools like ChatGPT to help executives craft compelling resumes, prepare for interviews, and navigate career transitions. The conversation covers the importance of patience during job searches, building empathy for hiring managers, and the power of relational networking over transactional interactions. Ryan also shares his...
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Reframe The Way You Think About Networking and Asking for Help
Conversations on Careers and Professional Life
In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I share some advice on reframing how you think about “networking” and asking for help. Move beyond the idea of collecting contacts Focus on building genuine relationships and learning from others Nurture connections over time for mutual benefit Understand that asking for help can actually benefit the person helping you Overcome the fear of being a burden when seeking assistance Strengthen relationships by showing trust and vulnerability Recognize that your network includes all communities you're part of Look for...
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Jeremy Schifeling on Using Generative AI in Your Career Search
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Leveraging Generative AI in Your Career Search with Jeremy Schifeling , founder of and author of Career Coach GPT and Linked: Conquer LinkedIn, Get Your Dream Job, Own Your Future shares his insights on how job seekers can leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the job search process. Jeremy and I have known each other for seven years and recently co-presented a session at the Career Services Employer Alliance Global Conference on how graduate business school career services can leverage generative AI in their work. In this episode, Jeremy returns for a second conversation to discuss...
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Lauren Selig on Navigating a Career of Creativity and Impact, Live at PNW Climate Week
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In this special live episode recorded as part of #PNWClimateWeek and the Bloomberg Green Festival at the KEXP Gathering Space, Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff sit down with Lauren Selig, a film producer, investor, entrepreneur, and board member of the XPRIZE Foundation. , Lauren shares her journey from journalism to film production and investment, highlighting the importance of intuition, mentorship, and environmental consciousness in her diverse career. Tune in to discover how Lauren’s innovative projects are making a significant impact on climate tech and sustainability. ,
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Adital Ela Shares Career Insights on Navigating a Career In Climate Tech (Part 2 of 2)
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In this episode we continue our conversation with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies. Adital shares valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the climate tech industry, drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator. Key points discussed: How to approach climate tech companies as a job seeker, even without a scientific background The importance of demonstrating genuine passion and alignment with a company's mission Strategies for growth within an organization, including starting in junior roles and working up Adital's personal journey from industrial...
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Adital Ella of Criaterra on Growing a Company Providing Low Carbon Building Materials (Part 1 of 2)
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In this episode, we talk with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies, an Israeli company pioneering sustainable, low carbob building materials. Adital shares her journey from sustainable furniture designer to climate tech entrepreneur, offering insights into the development of Criaterra's beautiful and sustainable tiles and building materials. Key points discussed: Criaterra's innovative building material, which sequesters carbon and reduces energy use by up to 82% compared to traditional manufacturing processes The importance of balancing environmental benefits with aesthetics...
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Scott Case, Recurrent Co-Founder, Offers Career Advice and Insights (Part 2)
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In the second part of the conversation, Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of shares his career journey and lessons learned. Scott has worked at small companies, big companies, and started two companies himself. He shares some lessons learned at his first startup, EnergySavvy. Scott then offers advice for people looking to enter the clean technology or energy revolution space. He suggests that recent graduates should gain experience by working for a large company in the industry they want to decarbonize, learn about the processes, and then identify high-leverage ways to disrupt the industry...
info_outlineA conversation with Foster School of Business, Evening MBA Class of 2019 graduates Joel Graves and Dan Charbonneau about their experience competing in -- and winning -- the 2019 ACG Cup Case Competition. Learn more about the ACG Cup at http://www.acgcupnw.org.