FYPC055: Bryan Dik, Professor of Psychology and Jobzology Co-Founder
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Release Date: 08/26/2021
FYPC069: Dr. Kristin Scott, Management Professor at Clemson University and Researcher
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
What do you do when you face rejection at work? Do you mentally check out or complain to your inner circle, or do you take it in stride? Imagine if rejection didn’t ruin our workplace experience or harm our motivation. Dr. Kristin Scott is a management professor and the director of the Executive Leadership PhD Program at Clemson University. Her research focuses on workplace dynamics, including employee motivation and workplace exclusion. She uncovers what makes offices functional (and dysfunctional), then provides evidence-based strategies that can help you thrive at work. In my...
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FYPC068: Jessica Bacal, Author
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
When you hear the word “no,” what do you do? Do you stop? Spiral? Start questioning everything? Or … do you pivot? Here’s the truth: rejection isn’t the end—it’s often the plot twist that changes everything. The real question isn’t if you’ll face rejection, it’s how you respond when it happens. Jessica Bacal, MFA, EdD, is the Director of Reflective Practices at Smith College, where she co-developed and teaches a class about imagining and practicing the navigation of uncertain futures. She’s also the author of The Rejection that Changed My Life and Mistakes I...
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FYPC067: Gabriella Carr, Content Creator
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
We often psych ourselves out of opportunities and relationships because we're afraid of being told "no." But what if we saw those potential “no”s as steppingstones to achieving our wildest dreams? Gabriella Carr is on a mission to get rejected 1,000 times and has documented her journey on social media since last year. As a result, Gabriella has amassed thousands of followers, been featured in The New York Times and CNBC, and started a trend of people documenting their own rejections. In my conversation with Gabriella, we talk about reframing rejection, pursuing multiple passions...
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FYPC066: Bill Gurley, Venture Capitalist & Author
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
In my conversation with Bill Gurley, we explore what it really means to pursue your dream career—without a zero-sum mindset. Bill shares why your peers can become your greatest mentors, how rejection is often a sign of growth, and why continuous learning embracing AI is the key to future-proofing your career. As a general partner at Benchmark, Bill has influenced transformative companies like Uber, Zillow, OpenTable, Grubhub, Stitch Fix, and Snapchat. In his book Runnin’ Down a Dream, he encourages readers to reflect regularly, take courageous leaps, and pay attention to what...
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FYPC065: Lori Bumgarner, Author and Career Coach
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Lori Bumgarner loves helping others find their passions. As a career coach for over 20 years, she has worked with college students, Nashville up-and-coming recording artists, and now helps those who are mid-career in various industries and locations. She’s written several books including her most recent work on personal branding. Lori inspires others to discover what sets them apart, helping them stand out in interviews with employers. “You have to be able to say what makes you unique. And a lot of [the recording artists] either didn’t know the answer to that question, or they couldn’t...
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FYPC064: Dr. Eli Tsukayama, Professor and Grit Researcher
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Dr. Eli Tsukayama is passionate about helping his students achieve a growth mindset. Working as a professor at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, he has conducted extensive research on grit and perseverence. His research also focuses on understanding individual differences that can be used to segment and understand target markets. Dr. Eli challenges people to abandon their fixed mindsets and accept challenges as opportunities to hone in on their skills. “If you’re in a fixed mindset, challenges reinforce this idea that 'I’m bad at this, I’m never going to be good at...
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FYPC063: Scott Stratten, Founder of UnMarketing, Author, and Speaker
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Scott Stratten encourages people to put relationships before competition in the workplace. As the founder of UnMarketing, he believes that people should engage with their customers instead of marketing to them. Scott also co-authored six best-selling business books, and is an award-winning keynote speaker. Scott is an advocate for online integrity. Experiencing breakout success on Twitter, he realized his love for making virtual connections. His passion for online authenticity led him to found UnMarketing “I want to find people that care about humans, that don’t treat customers as leads...
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FYPC062: Laura Putnam, CEO of Motion Infusion
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Laura Putnam inspires people to get moving during their workday. As a former gymnast, she was motivated to create Motion Infusion, a leading provider of wellbeing and human performance services. Laura also wrote an award winning book, Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality Into Any Organization, and teaches at Stanford University. She was the recipient of The American Heart Association’s “2020 Impact” Award and the National Wellness Institute’s “Circle of Leadership” award. Laura firmly believes that work shouldn't feel like a chore....
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FYPC061: Dr. Nicole Tschierske, STEM Career Coach
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Dr. Nicole Tschierske, a STEM career coach, career expert, and chemist, is passionate about inspiring under appreciated women in STEM. Dr. Nicole advises people to seek leadership positions within their current job, and to take advantage of the experiences offered within their job. "Your current role is a super nice and safe space to experiment and to learn and lean more into the things that you maybe want to be doing later." Tune in to hear Dr. Nicole's advice and learn how to shake up your career.
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FYPC060: Jason Lauritsen, Keynote Speaker, Trainer and Author
Find Your Passion Career Podcast
Jason Lauritsen is a keynote speaker, trainer, and author with deep insight into workplaces. Jason advises people to lead with compassion to solve the problem of dysfunctional relationships that contaminate the workplace. “Compassion is about noticing suffering in others, being moved by that suffering, wanting the person to be out of suffering, and then taking action or being willing to take action.” Tune in to hear Jason's advice and learn how to navigate the work environment.
info_outlineBryan Dik, Ph.D., is a vocational psychologist, professor of psychology at Colorado State University, and co-founder and Chief Science Officer of jobZology. Bryan studies meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development, and the intersection of faith and work. He has delivered keynote lectures on four continents, has published four books (including Redeeming Work and Make Your Job a Calling), and hosts the Purposeful Work Podcast.
Once you've found your calling, you may be surprised to find that your journey continues.
“…having a calling means you're always looking for ways to enhance it, expand it, increase it, and find new opportunities linked to it," said Bryan.
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