E149: Cami Eakins Reveals her Guiding Word for 2025
The Dignity of Work
In this episode, Cami reflects on her annual tradition of choosing a meaningful word to guide her year instead of making traditional resolutions.. She also reveals how this practice has shaped her leadership approach in workforce development and helped transform organizational challenges into opportunities. Cami shares practical insights on maintaining curiosity and discusses how her chosen word for 2025 represents a shift toward more proactive leadership. Join us to discover her powerful word choice and learn how you too can embrace this intentional approach to personal and professional...
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E148: Advocating for Your Future Self: Networking
The Dignity of Work
In this episode of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services) and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) explore the transformative power of professional networking. Through personal stories and practical insights, they discuss how building authentic relationships can shape careers, from Lisa's success in leveraging her network during a five-year career break to Cammy's strategies for overcoming networking anxiety. The conversation delves into valuable approaches for both internal and external...
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E147: Advocating for Your Future Self: Raising Your Hand
The Dignity of Work
In this episode of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services) and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) explore the strategic concept of "raising your hand" in the workplace. Through personal stories and practical examples, they discuss how to thoughtfully identify and pursue growth opportunities while maintaining authenticity and mastering current roles. The conversation delves into valuable strategies like creating a "10% folder" for tracking achievements, the importance of staying curious, and...
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E146: Advocating for Your Future Self: Sponsorship Part Two
The Dignity of Work
This episode, part of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, continues the conversation about sponsorship with Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and special guest Anna Valiavska, PhD (FedEx Dataworks). The conversation explores how sponsorship differs from mentorship, with sponsors actively opening doors and advocating for individuals in spaces where they're not present. The panel discusses practical examples of sponsorship in action, including Lisa's journey from volunteer to keynote...
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E145: Advocating for Your Future Self: Sponsorship Part One
The Dignity of Work
This episode is part of the series "Advocating for Your Future Self" and explores the importance of sponsorship in career development. Host Doug Foresta and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) discuss how sponsors actively create opportunities and advocate for individuals in rooms where they're not present. The episode breaks down how sponsorship emerged as a vital tool for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations, going beyond the common advice that "good work speaks for itself." Discover insights on identifying potential sponsors...
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E144: Advocating for Your Future Self: Coaching Part Two
The Dignity of Work
This episode is part of the series "Advocating for Your Future Self" and continues the discussion about the importance of coaching in career development. Cami Eakins (CEO of CareerPath Services) and Lisa Grund (Workforce Snohomish Director of Operations) are joined by special guest Eva-Bautista Fung, a seasoned leader, mentor, and coach. Building on their previous conversation, the hosts dive deeper into the nuances of coaching, distinguishing it from mentoring and examining its various applications across different career stages. They explore who can benefit from coaching, the...
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E143: Advocating for Your Future Self: Coaching Part One
The Dignity of Work
This episode is part of the series "Advocating for Your Future Self" and explores the importance of coaching in career development. Cami Eakins (CEO of CareerPath Services) and Lisa Grund (Workforce Snohomish Director of Operations) discuss how coaching differs from mentoring and its role in professional growth. Lisa shares her personal experience implementing a coaching program for her team and benefiting from coaching herself. The conversation covers the differences between formal and informal coaching, how to seek out a coach within or outside your organization, and the value of...
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E142: Summer Snippet Part Five: Navigating Election Stress - Self-Care Strategies for the Workplace
The Dignity of Work
This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, on the timely topic of self-care during election season stress. Cami shares practical strategies for maintaining well-being and productivity in the workplace even during turbulent times. Tune in to hear valuable tips for finding joy at work, including aligning tasks with personal strengths, taking mindful breaks, and celebrating accomplishments. The practices that are shared in this episode are beneficial not just during elections, but as ongoing strategies to enhance workplace satisfaction and...
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E141: Summer Snippet Part Four: "On My Bookshelf" - Cami Reveals Her Summer Reading List
The Dignity of Work
This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, as she shares her professional reading list. The conversation focuses on books that address navigating differences, fostering inclusion, and facilitating bold conversations in the workplace. Cami discusses why these books are particularly relevant in today's polarized climate and how they can help leaders create respectful, inclusive environments. She also reveals her plan to start a mini book club with colleagues to explore these ideas further.
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E140: Summer Snippet Part Three: The Gumby Principle
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This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, about the importance of leadership adaptability. Cami introduces the "Gumby Principle," a concept she developed early in her career that emphasizes the need for leaders to remain flexible and adaptable in the face of unexpected challenges. She also offers valuable advice for leaders looking to enhance their adaptability skills, emphasizing the importance of having backup plans, involving team members in problem-solving, and maintaining core values while adjusting to changing circumstances.
info_outlineIn this Summer Snippet episode of The Dignity of Work, we check in with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, about her "word of the year" - harmony. Cami reflects on her progress six months into 2024, discussing how she's applied the concept of harmony to her personal and professional life. She also shares insights on inner harmony, outer harmony, and harmony with others, exploring topics such as mindfulness, boundary-setting, and improving relationships. This thought-provoking conversation offers listeners valuable perspectives on balancing work and life, managing stress, and fostering better relationships, all while striving for a more harmonious existence in a chaotic world.