Career Dreams
This podcast provides career development strategies and resources to help you learn and grow professionally. Hosted by Michelle Baker and Chase Batt with FORUM Credit Union's award-winning Talent Development team.
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234: Pushing Through the Discomfort of Negative Feedback
08/11/2026
234: Pushing Through the Discomfort of Negative Feedback
Negative feedback can be uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to define your growth. Michelle and Chase explore how to pause before reacting, separate helpful feedback from destructive criticism, and decide whose opinions truly deserve a seat in your career journey. This is a practical, honest conversation about learning from feedback without letting it limit your Career Dreams. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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233: Career Health and Career Wellbeing
08/04/2026
233: Career Health and Career Wellbeing
A healthy career isn’t just about what looks good on paper, it’s also about how your work actually feels day to day. In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase explore the difference between career health and career wellbeing, and why both matter for building a meaningful, sustainable career. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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232: Five Years Ago, I Wouldn't Believe This
07/28/2026
232: Five Years Ago, I Wouldn't Believe This
Sometimes we’re so focused on what’s next that we forget to notice we’re already living pieces of the dream we once hoped for. In this episode of Career Dreams, Chase reflects on growth, gratitude, change, and the question: what does the next version of you need to embrace, learn, or let go of? Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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231: The Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor
07/21/2026
231: The Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor
Mentors and sponsors both matter in career growth, but they serve different roles. This conversation breaks down the difference and why both can shape the opportunities, guidance, and support you receive along the way. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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230: The 4 Es of Career Development
07/14/2026
230: The 4 Es of Career Development
Career growth & development is bigger than just getting training. In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase breakdown the 4 Es of development - Education, Engagement, Exposure, and Experience, and share how each one can help you grow and develop in a more intentional, practical way. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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229: 5 Drivers of Career Happiness
07/07/2026
229: 5 Drivers of Career Happiness
Titles, promotions, and accomplishments matter... but they don’t tell the whole story. In this episode, Michelle & Chase explore five often-overlooked drivers of career happiness and how they can help us build careers that are meaningful, not just impressive. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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228: Finding Joy in Everyday Work
06/30/2026
228: Finding Joy in Everyday Work
What if the workplace burnout story isn’t the whole story? In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase talk about finding joy at work and not in a “forced fun” or toxic positivity kind of way, but through purpose, progress, connection, and support. They also explore how leaders can create an environment where joy has room to grow by reducing overwhelm, recognizing effort, and strengthening team connection. Article: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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227: Tag, You're It
06/23/2026
227: Tag, You're It
In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase talk about “Tag, You’re It” — a simple, powerful approach to building meaningful connections. From growing your network through intentional conversations to the impact of recognition and appreciation, this episode is a reminder that strong relationships don’t happen by accident. Who should you meet with next — and why? Listen, connect, and keep the momentum going. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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226: There Is No Path Until You Walk
06/16/2026
226: There Is No Path Until You Walk
Ever notice how the more you walk the path, the more it becomes the path? In this episode, Michelle and Chase talk about why waiting for the perfect moment can keep us stuck, and how small, imperfect steps often create the path forward. If you've been overthinking your next move, your next email, your next conversation, this one's for you. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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225: Rerouting - What Your GPS Can Teach You About Navigating Your Career
06/09/2026
225: Rerouting - What Your GPS Can Teach You About Navigating Your Career
Sometimes the best career move doesn't look like "moving up." In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore rerouting, lateral moves, and how to navigate your career with intention by putting yourself in the driver's seat. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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224: Invisible Thinking Traps with Dr. Ali Atkison
06/02/2026
224: Invisible Thinking Traps with Dr. Ali Atkison
Dr. Ali Atkison from shares three invisible thinking traps: binary thinking, availability heuristic, and confirmation bias. She shares how uncertainty pushes us into fast, emotional decision making. Ali also shares practical tips to notice these biases, broaden options, and seek evidence that challenges our assumptions so we can make clearer, more effective decisions. Connect with Dr. Ali Atkison: HRD Leadership: Dr. Ali Atkison: Book: Book: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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223: Embracing Co-opetition
05/26/2026
223: Embracing Co-opetition
Co-opetition: yeah, it’s a thing. And it might just change how you show up at work. Similar to how credit unions live out “Cooperation Among Cooperatives,” strengthening each other through collaboration, this same mindset can apply to your career. In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase explore how you can compete, collaborate, and succeed without treating success like a zero-sum game. Career Dreams Podcast: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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222: Putting the Personal in Personal Brand
05/19/2026
222: Putting the Personal in Personal Brand
Your personal brand already exists whether you’ve defined it or not. In this episode, Michelle and Chase talk about what personal branding really means: not self-promotion, not polishing a persona, but the impression you build over time through how you work, communicate, and show up. They also explore why authenticity matters more than perfection, how LinkedIn can support your brand without feeling performative, and why AI should help you express your voice, not replace it. If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable with the phrase personal brand, this episode is for you. Forbes Article: Career Dreams: Career Dreams: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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221: Finding Your Focus When You're in a Fog
05/12/2026
221: Finding Your Focus When You're in a Fog
Every felt foggy at work? Like your capable... but scattered behind, and comparing yourself to everyone else? You're not broken and you're not alone. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share three practical strategies you can use to get your momentum back when you find yourself in a fog. Starting right now. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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220: The View From Your Comfort Zone
05/05/2026
220: The View From Your Comfort Zone
Comfort zones give you a great view of where you’ve already been. They just don’t show you where you’re capable of going next. In this episode, Michelle and Chase break this down and share small, realistic steps you can try to help you be intentional and turn aspiration into action. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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219: Living and Working With Intention
04/28/2026
219: Living and Working With Intention
Michelle and Chase explore Japanese-inspired principles to help you stop overthinking and live and work with intention. They discuss five practical techniques: clarifying your purpose, focusing on what you can control, embracing imperfection, managing your reactions, and continuously improving so you can create more calm, clarity, and meaningful progress in your career and life. Article: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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218: Tell Them
04/21/2026
218: Tell Them
In this bite-sized solo episode, Michelle puts a twist on the popular "Let Them" theory, found in Mel Robbins' bestselling book. She challenges us to apply the "Tell Them" theory, by being intentional to show appreciation, strengthen connections, and let people know how they've made a difference in big and small ways...every day. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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217: The Push and Pull of Motivation and Inspiration
04/14/2026
217: The Push and Pull of Motivation and Inspiration
In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase explore the complexities of what drives people at work and in their careers. They share real-life scenarios where leaders navigate the nuances of motivating others and finding inspiration themselves. What are the differences between motivation and inspiration? You'll hear the importance of aligning daily tasks with what genuinely energizes individuals for lasting engagement. Book: BetterUp Article - Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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216: Building Your Leadacy with Candice Hunt
04/07/2026
216: Building Your Leadacy with Candice Hunt
In this episode of the Career Dreams Podcast, Michelle interviews Candice Hunt, co-founder of the leadership development firm, Leadacy. Candice shares her inspiration for the name and concept of "Leadacy" and shares examples and strategies that you can apply to establish your own Leadacy as you pursue your Career Dreams! Connect with Candice! Leadacy website: Email Candice: Connect on LinkedIn: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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215: Thinking About Thinking
03/31/2026
215: Thinking About Thinking
Thinking at work can often feel invisible, but it’s never been more important. In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore why critical and strategic thinking matter more now than ever in an AI-enabled workplace, how they differ, and why technology hasn’t replaced our responsibility for judgment. As AI accelerates answers, strong thinking, asking better questions, evaluating information, and connecting today’s decisions to tomorrow’s outcomes, has become a core human skill. Absorb LMS - Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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214: Having Agency is Essential
03/24/2026
214: Having Agency is Essential
In this episode of the Career Dreams Podcast, Chase and Michelle explore why having agency is essential for growth at every stage of your career. They break down what agency really means (and what it doesn’t), drawing on research like self‑efficacy and self‑determination theory to make the concept practical and realistic. Through real workplace examples and simple frameworks, they show how to focus on what you can control and influence, even when constraints exist. You will take away five actionable strategies you can apply immediately to take greater ownership of your career development. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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213: The Way You Listen Can Change What People Say
03/17/2026
213: The Way You Listen Can Change What People Say
Does the way you listen change what people say? In this episode, Michelle & Chase explore how the quality of your listening shapes the quality of your conversations. They discuss why active, intentional listening makes interactions more meaningful, memorable, and impactul, and how it can transform relationships at work and beyond. You'll also hear simple, pratical strategies you can start using immediately to strengthen your listening skills and become the kind of listener people open up to. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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212: The Power of Observation
03/10/2026
212: The Power of Observation
What could you learn by observing? In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore the often-overlooked power of observation, and why simply spending time in other departments, with intention, can be one of the most valuable development experiences in an organization. They talk about how stepping into the day-to-day work of other teams helps you understand the business on broader and deeper level, see member impacts more clearly, and build relationships that strengthen relationships. You'll also discover how observation can accelerate your own career growth by expanding your business acumen, relationships, and perspective. Sample language to initiate a department visit: Hi (so-and-so), I’m working on (insert your project or responsibility), and I’d like to shadow (insert a specific activity) for (a specific timeframe) to understand how your team (does a specific activity). My goals for this are: Learn (specific process) so I can (make a specific impact). Clarify opportunities so I can support your team better in my role. If this works, I can meet at your convenience and I will come prepared with a short list of questions and will respect your team’s workload and schedule. Thanks for your consideration! (Your name) Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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211: The Challenge and Genuis of Simplicity
03/03/2026
211: The Challenge and Genuis of Simplicity
Michelle and Chase explore why deep understanding must come before simple solutions, and how that mindset leads to better habits and more intentional career growth. Inspired by James Clear and Atomic Habits they explore the importance in understanding details before simplifying. 3 - 2 - 1 Artcle: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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210: Practical Strategies for Setting the Table
02/24/2026
210: Practical Strategies for Setting the Table
In this follow‑up episode, Michelle and Chase get practical about how leaders and teammates can create environments where people do their best work - from managing up and asking better questions to naming, “you’ll get the best version of me when…” When people feel understood, safe, and supported at work, everyone wins. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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209: Setting The Table
02/17/2026
209: Setting The Table
Personality assessments - some people think they’re used to put others in boxes or manipulate behavior. But when used well, tools like the Predictive Index (or the assessment of your choice) can help leaders and teammates understand each other better, communicate more effectively, and create environments where everyone performs at their best. In this episode, MIchelle and Chase explore what PI really measures, why self-awareness (internal and external) matters, and how to use insights thoughtfully without losing your authenticity or burning out. You’ll hear the metaphor “set the table” from PI expert John Ranaletta, plus practical tips for leaders and individual contributors to improve collaboration right away. Whether you’re leading a team or contributing to one, this episode helps you build stronger relationships, anticipate needs, and remove friction so you can work toward your career dreams with more clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: Why using assessments well isn’t manipulation, it’s thoughtful How internal + external self-awareness improve collaboration The “set the table” approach and how to apply it Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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208: Counterfactuals
02/10/2026
208: Counterfactuals
As the Winter Olympics begin, Michelle and Chase take a closer look at a surprising insight from author Daniel Pink: bronze medalists are sometimes happier than silver medalists, and the reason why can change the way you think about your career. In this episode, Michelle and Chase break down the psychology of counterfactual thinking - the “what might have been” stories we tell ourselves and explore how both upward and downward counterfactuals influence motivation, confidence, and learning. They share: Why our brains default to certain “what if” scenarios How upward counterfactuals can motivate growth (without pulling you into self‑doubt) How downward counterfactuals help build resilience and perspective Practical ways to turn regret into insight instead of discouragement Whether you’re celebrating a win or navigating a setback, this episode gives you the tools to use your past experiences to create better future outcomes. Article: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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207: Manage Energy, Not Effort
02/03/2026
207: Manage Energy, Not Effort
Michelle and Chase explore a powerful shift in how we approach our work and well‑being: managing energy, not just time and effort. We've been taught that in order to be successful, we have to manage effort by simply working more hours, working harder, pushing longer, but today's reality is much more complex, and it actually demands that we make our energy the true priority and manage it just as much, if not more, than our effort. Training Industry Article: Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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206: Renewable You
01/27/2026
206: Renewable You
Michelle and Chase explore a fresh idea that sparked for Michelle while writing her annual performance check‑in: what if we approached career development like renewable energy? Inspired by trends from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report and the rapid disruption of core skills, Michelle and Chase talk about why development can’t be a one‑and‑done effort, it has to be intentional, adaptable, and continuously renewed. They introduce a Renewable Development Framework, built around four powerful outputs: Skills, Purpose, Momentum, and Relationships. Research shows that people who set career goals engage in learning four times more than those who don’t. So: How might you treat your development as a renewable resource? Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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205: Creating Spaces to Connect
01/20/2026
205: Creating Spaces to Connect
Meaningful connections start with small, intentional moments. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share how creating spaces to connect can strenghten relationships, build community, and boost your career. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: Dream on!
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