205: Creating Spaces to Connect
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Meaningful connections start with small, intentional moments. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share how creating spaces to connect can strenghten relationships, build community, and boost your career. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can 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...
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204: Approach vs. Avoidance Goals
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Are you running toward something or away from something? In this episode, Michelle and Chase share the science behind why successful people set approach goals instead of avoidance goals. Approach goals focus on growth and opportunity, while avoidance goals can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. Michelle and Chase share practical ways to reframe your goals so they inspire progress rather than fear, and explore how this mindset shift can boost your career development, continuous learning, and even your relationships - your ultimate career currency. Plus, Michelle and Chase share...
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203: Living and Leading Without Hurry
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Season 5 is under way and Michelle & Chase kick off the new year with a deep dive into “hurry sickness” - that constant sense of rushing through work and life. They explore why hurry isn’t the same as high performance and how chronic impatience, time urgency, and multitasking can erode health, trust, and effectiveness. From the hidden costs of switching tasks and attention residue to the myth that “busy equals impactful,” Michelle and Chase unpack why scrambling rarely leads to success. You’ll learn three strategies to reduce hurry sickness and three practical tips to reclaim...
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202: Revisiting - Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success
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Michelle and Chase revisit Episode 153: Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success. In this special highlight episode, they explore why ongoing leader development matters more than ever. Tune in to hear key insights on how continuous growth helps leaders stay relevant, inspire their teams, set the right example, and drive organizational success in an ever-changing workplace. You can listen to the entire episode here: Career Dreams Podcast: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your...
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201: Revisiting Optimism - Practicing Positivity
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Michelle and Chase wrap up the year by revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from Season 4 of Career Dreams. In this episode, they highlight their conversation with Adam Bouse, coach, mentor, and founder of Optimistic Coaching. Adam brings a wealth of experience and shares a deeply personal story about a significant loss that shaped how he shows up every day. His insights on grounded optimism and positivity offer powerful lessons for navigating life and work with resilience and hope. Listen to the full episode here: Connect with Adam: Website: Instagram: ...
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200: Dream On
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Dream On! The Career Dreams Podcast Celebrates 200 Episodes & Kicks Off Season 5! That’s right, Career Dreams is celebrating 200 episodes with a special live-recorded episode in front of several loyal listeners! In this milestone episode, Michelle and Chase answer audience questions and share what it means to own your career, the importance of showing up, and lessons learned from four years of Career Dreams. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an...
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199: Engaging Teams
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In this episode, Adam Weber, founder of Emplify and renowned executive coach, shares his insights on the pivotal role of leadership in driving employee engagement. Adam dives deep into the importance of intrinsic motivation, psychological safety, and collective empathy in the workplace. Discover how managers can influence organizational success, foster a motivating culture, and help employees connect their roles to a greater purpose, regardless of generation or position. Adam shares practical strategies for leading as a human first and creating truly engaged teams. Connect with Adam: More...
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198: Reframing Beliefs That Hold Us Back
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In this episode of the, Michelle and Chase dive into the topic of reframing beliefs that hold us back. The conversation explores how limiting beliefs impact our careers and offers practical insights on shifting our mindset for growth and success. Tune in for actionable strategies and inspiring stories to help you overcome barriers and unlock your potential. Article: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're...
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197: Stay Ready
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Career Development isn't what it used to be...with the world of work, technology, and skill requirements moving faster than ever before, we need to stay ready, so we aren't playing catch-up when opportunity knocks. In this brief episode, Michelle defines upskilling and reskilling, and offers strategies for making continuous learning an everyday habit. Article: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding...
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196: Future Proof Your Career in 2026 and Beyond
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The future of personal growth and development can feel overwhelming, especially with the rise of AI and the rapid pace of change. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share four practical strategies to help you future proof your career by focusing on what you can control. These everyday strategies will empower you to take charge and become the architect of your career dreams in 2026 and beyond. Article: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming...
info_outlineAre you running toward something or away from something? In this episode, Michelle and Chase share the science behind why successful people set approach goals instead of avoidance goals. Approach goals focus on growth and opportunity, while avoidance goals can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety.
Michelle and Chase share practical ways to reframe your goals so they inspire progress rather than fear, and explore how this mindset shift can boost your career development, continuous learning, and even your relationships - your ultimate career currency. Plus, Michelle and Chase share personal stories about how they used approach goals during big career transitions.
Mindset matters, and this episode will help you harness a proactive, positive approach to achieving what’s next.
Inc. Article: Science Says Super-Achievers Don’t Set Avoidance Goals. Here’s Why Successful People Set Approach Goals
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