Career Reinvention after 50 with Beverly Smith (Episode 391)
Release Date: 08/07/2025
Staying Focused, Resilient, and Purpose-Driven in the Age of AI with Alfredo Borodowski (Episode 408)
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“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient.”― Steve Maraboli Check Out These Highlights: I chose today’s quote because I believe life isn’t easy, yet it helps us build inner strength that comes only through adversity and challenge. During today’s episode, we will have an important conversation about the mental game behind peak performance in a fast-changing world. My guest breaks down how leaders, athletes, and everyday professionals can train their focus, strengthen resilience, and use purpose as fuel—especially in the age of AI. You...
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ENCORE: Profits Gained Through Employee Development with Connie Whitman (Episode 388)
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“Every enterprise is a learning and teaching institution. Training and development must be built into it on all levels—training and development that never stops.” — Peter Drucker Check Out These Highlights: Lately, I feel like the pendulum is moving away from caring for employees and clients to being more transactional about earnings and the bottom line. It makes me sick because business should be easy and profitable, with a win-win philosophy, not a transactional approach of ‘dog-eat-dog’. Big businesses often lose sight of the power and importance of developing their human...
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ENCORE: Vanessa Shaw - Get Rich without Being a Bitch (Episode 205)
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Financial freedom, business growth, and personal power – what do they all have in common? Well during these next 30 minutes you are going to discover the top 2 challenges women must overcome and how to use them to your advantage. And learn how to stop falling into the 3 traps where even smart women give away their power. Last, my guest and I are going to discuss how to effortlessly translate your desires into inspired action.
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ENCORE: Accountability To Improve Sales Success with Connie Whitman (episode 365)
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Accountability To Improve Sales Success with Connie Whitman (episode 365) "Accountability, the ability of people to understand what is expected of them, exercise authority, and take responsibility for delivering results, is an important dimension of organizational health." – Michael Bazigos What does accountability mean to you? I remember my first client from 25 years ago. We were creating a dynamic client journey culture focusing on being a community partner, new business development, and career growth within the company. After 2 years of working to build this...
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Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of Tech with Dr. Bushra Khan (Episode 407)
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Artificial intelligence is not a substitute for human intelligence; it is a tool to amplify human creativity and ingenuity.” — Fei-Fei Li Check Out These Highlights: I love this quote. I keep hearing how AI is going to replace so many jobs, and perhaps even humans. I personally do not agree with this mindset and think today’s conversation will be relevant for leaders navigating people and technology. Today, my guest and I are going to explore what it means to lead with a people-first mindset in a fast-moving, tech-driven world. We will discuss practical...
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Balancing Life’s Demands with Connie Whitman (episode 331)
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“Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management. Balance means making choices and enjoying those choices.” – Betsy Jacobson. Lately, many people in their 30s have asked me how I was able to start a business, raise my two boys (who played travel hockey from the age of 5), and maintain a marriage for 32 years. The short answer is that I just put one foot in front of the other. Truly, there was no master's plan when I was in my 30s, knowing how to create a wonderful business and life. I’ve learned to set clear boundaries with every choice, but that...
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Mindset in the Moment to Grow Sales with Jon Sheldon (Episode 406)
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"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong."― N.R. Narayana Check Out These Highlights: In this episode, we get brutally honest about what happens when you treat mindset as an afterthought in business: stalled growth, reactive leadership, burnout, and a team that mirrors your worst habits instead of your best. We’ll walk through how your internal narrative quietly drives your decisions, sales, your culture, and your results. Whether you’re aware of it or not. Jonathan is a leadership and growth coach helping high...
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ENCORE: Brad Krueger - "Reasonably Priced" is Not a Compliment (Episode 218)
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When I started my business 20 years ago, I had no idea how to spotlight the value the client would get from my services. It was scary. The little voice in my head was telling me I should discount my prices. I bet this sounds familiar. This is one of my favorite topics to discuss. Being a sales expert, leaving money on the table, and not serving our clients to our fullest ability is not an option for me or my clients. This type of thinking stops today!!!
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Reset for the Winter Blues with Johanna Laurent (Episode 405)
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“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”― William James Check Out These Highlights: During today’s episode, my guest and I will explore why darker days affect mood, how we can take accountability for healing, and how true healing begins when we take ownership of our energy and intentionally create joy from within. We will examine how micro-moments of gratitude boost energy and reduce rumination during the winter months. She will also share the stress-to-steadiness toolkit, using brief phrases before tough moments (morning rush,...
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Merging Neuroscience, Energetics & Leadership with Amy Albright (Episode 404)
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“Leadership grows like tall trees. It needs both toughness and flexibility - toughness for accountability - flexibility to adapt changes with a compassionate & caring heart for self and others.”― Amit Ray Check Out These Highlights: During today’s episode, my guest and I are going to explore the future of human potential—where neuroscience, cutting-edge technology, and deep personal transformation intersect. She shares how integrating brain-based tools with emotional and spiritual intelligence can unlock rapid growth, clarity, and aligned leadership. This conversation dives...
info_outline“The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways or truer answers.” - M. Scott Peck
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Feeling stuck in your career after decades of experience? You’re not alone—and you’re not too late. In this powerful conversation, my guest and I will explore what it takes to make a career pivot after 50, from identifying your Zone of Genius to crafting a resume that reflects your value and building a purpose-aligned personal brand. Whether you’re exploring a new role, a new industry, or simply craving more fulfillment in your work, this episode offers practical steps, encouragement, and a reminder that your next chapter can be your most meaningful yet.
About Beverly Smith:
Beverly is a widely respected career expert and founder of Career Success Strategies, where she helps mid-to-executive-level professionals land aligned roles through standout resumes, LinkedIn branding, and strategic job search planning. With over 29 years of experience—including owning an award-winning staffing firm—she combines recruiter insight with personalized coaching to help high achievers lead intentional career transitions. Beverly lives on a farm in Arkansas and enjoys running, crocheting, and time with her family.
How to Get in Touch with Beverly Smith:
Website: https://cssar.com/
Email: beverly@cssar.com
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