Ep4 - Turning Pressure Into Confidence: A Guide to Behavioral Interviews with Guest Brad Gray and Host Jennifer Ellinger
Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?
Release Date: 01/07/2026
Ep 5 - Be You for You: Authenticity as a Career Superpower with Guest Benan Yuceer and Host Jennifer Ellinger
Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?
In this podcast interview, Benan Yuceer discusses his experience working as a Talent Acquisition Leader at Taco Bell to founding BeYu Wellness, a holistic coaching practice. In this episode, we’ll explore what emotional intelligence really means, how culture and mindset influence it, and practical ways you can develop it whether you’re preparing for interviews, leading teams, or stepping into entrepreneurship. He defines emotional intelligence as a critical leadership skill comprised of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Throughout the...
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Ep4 - Turning Pressure Into Confidence: A Guide to Behavioral Interviews with Guest Brad Gray and Host Jennifer Ellinger
Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?
Are you business ready? In this episode of Career Flair, host Jennifer Ellinger is joined by Brad Gray, an industry veteran boasting over 35 years of experience in the biotech and medical device sectors at global powerhouses such as Baxter, Abbott, and Johnson & Johnson. Together, they dive into one of the most daunting aspects of the job search: the behavioral interview. While these interviews can often feel uncomfortable for candidates, Brad explains why they are actually your best opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and thought processes to potential employers....
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Ep 3 - The Future of Work and AI: Futureproofing Your Career with Guest Jeremy Schifeling and Host Jennifer Ellinger
Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?
How can you thrive in a professional landscape that is constantly being reshaped by technology? In this episode of Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?, host Jennifer Ellinger sits down with Jeremy Schifeling, to explore the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence. Drawing on his extensive background at LinkedIn, his experience launching startups, and his success as a best-selling career author, Jeremy provides a roadmap for future proofing your career. Rather than fearing displacement, Jeremy explains how to leverage AI as a tool to enhance your unique...
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Ep 2 - Crafting Your Signature Flair with Guest Dr. Jill Wells and Host Jennifer Ellinger
Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?
How do you build a personal brand that truly stands out in a crowded market? In this episode of Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?, host Jennifer Ellinger sits down with Dr. Jill Wells, the Associate Director of Career Education at UC Irvine's Division of Career Pathways. Drawing from her 20 years of experience in education and leadership, Dr. Wells shares practical strategies for developing a professional story that resonates. The conversation dives deep into the three essential ingredients of a successful brand: authenticity, credibility, and consistency. In this...
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Ep 1 - Connect Your Way to Career Success, With Hosts Ryan Foland and Jennifer Ellinger
Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?
In the debut episode of Career Flair: Are You Business Ready, hosts Ryan Foland and Jennifer Ellinger pull back the curtain on why this podcast was created and what it means to be “business ready.” They share real-world networking tips, stories from campus and beyond, and why your next opportunity is more likely to come from a conversation than a job board. Tune in to learn how to build authentic connections that open doors and shape your career journey.
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