Career CPR

Hello and welcome to Career CPR, the Podcast that will take your career off life support and put you back on the fast-track to success and satisfaction. The show gives tips and tools in the area of job satisfaction and career success. Your host for Career CPR is the multi-talented author, speaker, MBA, and registered Nurse Mrs Tami Gilbert! With over 3 decades of experience, Tami is a job-satisfaction expert and an experienced career consultant. Joining her dynamic, hard-hitting, fun, and insightful podcast is co-host Jerry Cox. Jerry is also a registered nurse, with her master of science in nursing, and Certified Rehab nurse, she is an educator, a manager, and clinical nursing instructor Together, both of these experts will give you the advice and guidance you need to boost your career satisfaction as well as the occasional wake-up call to get you motivated. One thing you’ll definitely experience from every podcast is passion, because Tami and Jerry are passionate people who truly want to see you happy and successful, no matter where your career path takes you. After the podcast, remember to enroll in her excellent job satisfaction workshop and… If you’re looking for a career consultant… Send email to [email protected] or call 847-943-9014

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Find Out How To Eat Healthier And Increase Your Productivity 07/12/2017

Secretes To Attaining A Happy Working Environment 06/20/2017

Successful Ways To Support Your Coworkers 06/06/2017

Powerful Ways to Create Successful Teamwork in Your Workplace 05/22/2017

Make Your Work-Life Balance a Reality 05/10/2017

Make Your Work-Life Balance a Reality Have you ever wondered why so few people have mastered the concept of work-life balance? If you find it more challenging than ever to juggle the demands of your job and your life, you're not alone. To learn more, listen to our full audio podcast or continue reading. Work-life balance means something different to each individual, which is why you need to find the right balance for you. People get stress trying to balance their work life with their personal life. Work-life balance is difficult because many of us experience heavy workloads and long work hours while managing personal relationships and family responsibilities. If we don’t manage the imbalance between work and personal life, stress weakens our immune systems. Over time, this makes us more susceptible to illness. “You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life.” ~ Heather Schuck According to Digital Marketing Strategist Ben Weiss, several successful organizations have realized work-life balance increases morale, staff members feel appreciated, fewer sick days, more productive, and greater employee retention which reduces recruitment costs. What You Can Do At Work To Enhance Your Work Life Balance Make the most of time on the job and set priorities. Prioritize your work in order to be more productive. Working smarter gives you better control over your work. The latest research shows that the more control we have over our work, the less stressed we are. If possible, discuss flexible schedule hours with your manager. Research shows that employees who work flexible schedules are more productive and loyal to their organizations. Refresh your mind. When you are at work, take your break and lunch away from the office/work area. Go outside, take a walk, and get some fresh air. When you return, your mind will be clear, refreshed and you can focus on the important issues of the day. Get help. Know when to ask for help. When you find yourself overwhelmed with your assignment, be honest with coworkers or your managers and ask for help. When you make a mistake, don’t be too hard on yourself. Sometimes, we can be our own worst critics. If your company offers Employee Assistance Program (EAP), use their services. They provide guidance on issues like childcare and eldercare. What You Can Do At Home To Enhance Your Work Life Balance The majority of your time is spent at work. After you leave work, focus your attention on your life and family activities. Don't take work home. Divide your time and energy between work and personal life. Find your focus. Unplug. Turn off all electronic devices including cell phones, computers. The technology that enhances our lives also contributes to increased stress levels. Take control of your personal life and enjoy. Focus on what’s important to you. Focus on happiness. Enjoy the time you share with family, such as vacation, and live life to the fullest. Spend time and energy on family and home activities. Schedule regular fun activities with the family. Plan them around your work schedule and do not change them. Do completely family-oriented activities that do not involve work. Take your vacation. Vacation time is a benefit you have earned. Take it. Adjust your schedule to allow for more time. Organize your home, know your limitations, and practice saying, “NO.” If household chores or errand are overwhelming, obtain outside assistance or pay someone to help you in this area. For example, pay someone to mow the lawn or clean your house. Rejuvenate. Make sure you have proper support system. Talk with friends and family. It is important to your emotional wellbeing. Take care of yourself. Eat right. Do not turn to drugs, alcohol or cigarettes to cope with stress; they will only lead to more health problems. When needed, ask for professional help. If you are persistently overwhelmed seek help from professionals. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Taking care of yourself is a sign of strength. Focus your time on activities and people that are fun and energize you. Whatever you put in place for work-life balance, start small and increase gradually. Achieving balance at work and in your personal life enables you to perform efficiently in both areas. We know this is a big challenge, but it is doable. And it’s worth it. What is the most challenging part of achieving work-life balance for you? How has technology impacted your work-life balance? What have you changed in your life to improve your work-life balance? We’d LOVE to hear from you. Please share your feedback below! for more tips and tools to increase your productivity and become a high performer in your job & life. ___ About Tami Gilbert Tami Gilbert is an RN, MSN, MBA, Presenter, Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author of Career CPR: Meaningful Strategies to Resuscitate or Nurture Your Career and Courage to Persevere: A Compelling Story of Struggle, Survival, and Triumph. Tami helps businesses and corporations increase their bottom line through employee retention. She holds workshop activities to increase employee job satisfaction. Her perseverance and tenacity is a true story of life-changing courage which Tami shares with others to inspire, encourage, edify and embolden them toward a life of fulfillment and contentment. “Anything is possible - if you believe,” is Tami Gilbert’s call to action. A thought-provoking and insightful speaker, Tami delivers passionate, power-packed informational presentations that teach others how to increase their own happiness at work, create a positive workplace environment, and build a successful career. About Jerry Cox Jerry Cox is an RN, MSN, CRRN, CPI, Staff Nurse, Manager, Clinical Instructor, CPR Instructor, and Podcast Co-Host. She attended St. Xavier University where she studied nursing. She is devoted to her lifelong career in her profession. Jerry is highly recognized for encouraging individuals to reach their professional goals, fulfilling their ambitions and obtaining satisfaction in their careers. Jerry obtained several Awards (Nancy Holt Awards and Magnuson Awards) in recognition for her outstanding efforts and contributions to her team in making the organization the best in healing and hope. Jerry worked on various committees (such as Clinical Ladder Committee, Research Committee, Policy & Procedure Committee, and The Magnet Steering Committee). /episode/index/show/careercpr/id/5345593

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The Dangers of Discussing Politics at Work 04/14/2017

The Dangers of Discussing Politics at Work With so many political discussions running rampant, you and/or your co-workers may be tempted to express strong political opinions, which ultimately inhibit your productivity and teamwork. Whenever possible, we feel it’s best to leave political opinions outside of the workplace. You can listen to our full audio podcast here, or continue reading below: Talking about politics on the job is an uncomfortable, awkward and delicate topic that can hurt one’s feelings. If one voices a strong opinion, it tends to make the one listening to feel isolated, disliked, and possibly even intimidated. Why? Talking about politics can turn a pleasant working environment into a tense and uncomfortable situation, while negatively impacting the productivity of the employees. Political topics can also sometimes become explosive. What starts as a casual discussion may suddenly spiral into disrupting longstanding working relationships. Political Discussions May Escalate Into: Tension between coworkers, Unpleasant comments, Anger which can lead to arguments, Disagreements, Conflict regarding opinions, Offensive/intimidating comments, Team breakdown or splits, Heated debates, Resentment, which can have a negative effect on the working relationship of the team. You just never know when your casual comments may offend a coworker. Many people have grown tired of political talk because it can be repetitive, negative, disturbing, and a big waste of time in situations where there is a lot of work to be done. Sometimes it is not easy to deal with people who want to impose their views on you, or push your buttons. Remember you are going to be working together even after the political events are completed (such as with an election), and you simply don’t want to damage your future working relationship with coworkers. Think in terms of the overall effect of political discussions in the workplace. EXAMPLE: Perhaps your manager overheard a discussion and his/her viewpoints were totally the opposite of yours. A conversation of this nature can affect your job, bonus, raise, and can also change your manager’s opinion on you as an employee. We suggest being thoughtful and considerate when voicing your opinion and discussing politics in the workplace. Otherwise, the potential negative fallout with coworkers is not worth it. What to Do? Now that you know the reasons not to discuss politics at work, how do you stop it from happening? How to Avoid Getting into Political Discussions at Work: 1. Be Direct—Don't Get Engaged It’s easy to ignore the occasional reference to politicians, but if coworkers won’t stop talking about them it’s OK to ask them to stop. It’s best to be polite but direct. You might say, “I don’t like to talk about politics at work. I find that it’s too easy for me to feel distracted, and I need to focus on my job responsibilities.” 2. Choose Your Response to Political Comments Carefully Because we cannot control our coworkers’ political comments or opinions, we must be careful how we respond. 3. Focus on the Facts There will be times when you cannot avoid a political discussion, like when your bosses or clients mention the latest news reports. If this happens, acknowledge their opinions in a neutral way. 4. Deal with Excessively Talkative Coworkers If you find yourself with these types of coworkers, set boundaries and redirect the focus on the job productivities. 5. Preempt Discussions in the Workplace It is a great idea for the Employer and HR Personnel to send out a memo prior to election times. If someone’s political opinions become harsh, racist, or demeaning, it should be brought to their attention right away. 6. If a Discussion Does Occur in the Workplace, We Suggest That You: Respect others’ opinions, Stay neutral or keep the conversation factual, Keep opinions to yourself, Don’t get involved (or try not to), Just state you are not interested, Be sure it doesn’t interfere with your job performance. Make sure that you don’t allow political discussion in your workplace to cause long lasting dispute, or damage your working relationships with your coworkers. How do you and your co-workers respond effectively to political discussions in the workplace? Please share your feedback with us below! for more tips and tools to increase your productivity and become a high performer in your job & life. ___ About Tami Gilbert Tami Gilbert is an RN, MSN, MBA, Presenter, Speaker, Podcast Host, and Author of Career CPR: Meaningful Strategies to Resuscitate or Nurture Your Career and Courage to Persevere: A Compelling Story of Struggle, Survival, and Triumph. Tami helps businesses and corporations increase their bottom line through employee retention. She holds workshop activities to increase employee job satisfaction. Her perseverance and tenacity is a true story of life-changing courage which Tami shares with others to inspire, encourage, edify and embolden them toward a life of fulfillment and contentment. “Anything is possible - if you believe,” is Tami Gilbert’s call to action. A thought-provoking and insightful speaker, Tami delivers passionate, power-packed informational presentations that teach others how to increase their own happiness at work, create a positive workplace environment, and build a successful career. About Jerry Cox Jerry Cox is an RN, MSN, CRRN, CPI, Staff Nurse, Manager, Clinical Instructor, CPR Instructor, and Podcast Co-Host. She attended St. Xavier University where she studied nursing. She is devoted to her lifelong career in her profession. Jerry is highly recognized for encouraging individuals to reach their professional goals, fulfilling their ambitions and obtaining satisfaction in their careers. Jerry obtained several Awards (Nancy Holt Awards and Magnuson Awards) in recognition for her outstanding efforts and contributions to her team in making the organization the best in healing and hope. Jerry worked on various committees (such as Clinical Ladder Committee, Research Committee, Policy & Procedure Committee, and The Magnet Steering Committee). /episode/index/show/careercpr/id/5265418

Experience the Power of Meditation to Increase Your Productivity 04/04/2017

Experience the Power of Meditation to Increase Your Productivity “Breathe in peace, breathe out stress. Relaxing can bring relief to much of what ails you. In our stressful and often negative world, your decision to make relaxing a priority will help you navigate, handle, and minimize stress. Doing so will positively impact your health, well-being, and happiness.” ― Do you ever find yourself so irritated that it affects your performance? Have you been so stressed out that you can't sleep at night? Are you so overwhelmed that you can't seem to stay focused? Do you ever have to make a major decision, and you just don't know which way to go? Meditation can help with all of these challenges. During our podcast there is a meditation. If you are driving or operating a vehicle, you will need to pull over and stop your car for this audio meditation. You can listen to our full audio podcast here, or continue reading below: What is Meditation? Meditation is a practice where you train your mind or induce a state of consciousness. You can meditate for relaxation, stress reduction, and healing. Meditation also helps develop certain qualities such as love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness. Meditation is beneficial to practice on a daily basis, because it allows you to tap into the unlimited resources of your mind, and have a profound effect on your life. With a clear mind, meditation makes you feel more relaxed, calm, and aware. Meditation allows you to also: Tap into your intuition to achieve greater levels of control and success. Clear daily distractions and stress. Trigger the body to relax and help repair itself. Feel better, refreshed, and have the ability to work through various stressful challenges. The Benefits of Meditation Benefits of meditation include greater productivity and focus, less stress throughout the day, anxiety relief, and better sleep at night. In addition, meditation helps reset your hormones, promotes faster healing, and stronger immunity. Some of the spiritual benefits of meditation include greater awareness of the world around you, and a deep connection to yourself and your purpose. Research has proven that while meditating, it causes: Heart rate to slow down Improved immune function Increased creativity Reduced blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia Try different meditation methods to learn what approach works best for you. Here are a couple techniques you may find beneficial in relieving stress: Tai Chi (Chinese Marital Arts)—A series of slow graceful movements, while doing deep breathing. Yoga—A series of postures, controlled by breathing exercises, that promotes a more flexible body and calm mind, which requires balance and concentration. You may consider trying Kundalini yoga, a spiritual yoga which can help you become more focused, make better decisions, and experience more positive energy. When your mind is clear and focused, and your body is relaxed and calm, you can access information that can help you make better decisions. After meditating consistently, you will begin to discover that you have a great deal of wisdom within. Take the time to listen to your intuition. How Long Should You Meditate For? How long you meditate depends on your lifestyle and your work schedule. Whenever you are experiencing stress on your job or at home, take ten minutes to practice deep breathing and relaxation. Follow These Steps for Effective Meditation: Wear comfortable workout clothes. Find a quiet place (free of distraction), close your eyes, and focus on slowing down your breathing. Repeat any uplifting comforting word or phrase such as, "re-lax" or "I am love,"silently, over and over. Move into a state of quiet. Visualize yourself in a happy and productive working environment. Remember, learning how to meditate effectively takes practice and consistency. Meditation You Can Practice on Your Own Now that we’ve discussed the importance of incorporating meditation into your life, we are now going illustrate a quick meditation you can practice on your own. Before you start this meditation, find a quiet place and without distractions. You can be sitting on the floor with your leg crossed, or sitting in a chair (with good posture), feet flat on the floor, hands together in your lap. If you are driving or operating a vehicle, you will need to pull over and stop your car for this meditation. Actual Meditation Exercise with Music Step One— Relax. Close your eyes, imagine yourself stepping into a calm and quiet environment. Take several deep breaths through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Then let your breathing become steady, rhythmic and relaxed. Focus on nothing but your breathing. Step Two— Keep your body relaxed and your eyes closed. At first your mind may wander. Bring it gently back to the focal point of your concentration. As your mind wanders again, bring it back again. Step Three— Focus on your breathing to keep your mind in a relax state. Now move into a state of quiet. Observe your state of mind, noticing any thoughts, feelings or physical sensations that arise in your consciousness. Step Four— At the end of the meditation, visualize yourself in a calm state of relaxation as you are helping to create a pleasant, happy, and productive working environment. Visualize yourself coming back to the state of relaxation and alertness, noticing your fingers, your toes, your thoughts, noticing where you are at the moment. Take normal breaths in and out few times, and now open your eyes. We would love to hear experiences with meditation—please comment below with your feedback, and other suggestions that have worked for you. for more tips and tools to support you so you can be a high performer, and increase your productivity in your job & life. /episode/index/show/careercpr/id/5234391

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Surviving in the Workplace: Things Every New Employees Should Know 03/20/2017

Job Stress Management Strategies 03/12/2017

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Smart Ways To Working With Difficult Coworkers 02/23/2017

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