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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204: Approach vs. Avoidance Goals
01/13/2026
204: Approach vs. Avoidance Goals
Are you running toward something or away from something? In this episode, Michelle and Chase share the science behind why successful people set approach goals instead of avoidance goals. Approach goals focus on growth and opportunity, while avoidance goals can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. Michelle and Chase share practical ways to reframe your goals so they inspire progress rather than fear, and explore how this mindset shift can boost your career development, continuous learning, and even your relationships - your ultimate career currency. Plus, Michelle and Chase share personal stories about how they used approach goals during big career transitions. Mindset matters, and this episode will help you harness a proactive, positive approach to achieving what’s next. Inc. 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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203: Living and Leading Without Hurry
01/06/2026
203: Living and Leading Without Hurry
Season 5 is under way and Michelle & Chase kick off the new year with a deep dive into “hurry sickness” - that constant sense of rushing through work and life. They explore why hurry isn’t the same as high performance and how chronic impatience, time urgency, and multitasking can erode health, trust, and effectiveness. From the hidden costs of switching tasks and attention residue to the myth that “busy equals impactful,” Michelle and Chase unpack why scrambling rarely leads to success. You’ll learn three strategies to reduce hurry sickness and three practical tips to reclaim time, simplify priorities, and set boundaries. Because sometimes, slowing down is the fastest way forward. Harvard Businses Review: Forbes: 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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202: Revisiting - Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success
12/30/2025
202: Revisiting - Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success
Michelle and Chase revisit Episode 153: Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success. In this special highlight episode, they explore why ongoing leader development matters more than ever. Tune in to hear key insights on how continuous growth helps leaders stay relevant, inspire their teams, set the right example, and drive organizational success in an ever-changing workplace. You can listen to the entire episode here: 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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201: Revisiting Optimism - Practicing Positivity
12/23/2025
201: Revisiting Optimism - Practicing Positivity
Michelle and Chase wrap up the year by revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from Season 4 of Career Dreams. In this episode, they highlight their conversation with Adam Bouse, coach, mentor, and founder of Optimistic Coaching. Adam brings a wealth of experience and shares a deeply personal story about a significant loss that shaped how he shows up every day. His insights on grounded optimism and positivity offer powerful lessons for navigating life and work with resilience and hope. Listen to the full episode here: Connect with Adam: Website: Instagram: Resources: Book: 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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200: Dream On
12/16/2025
200: Dream On
Dream On! The Career Dreams Podcast Celebrates 200 Episodes & Kicks Off Season 5! That’s right, Career Dreams is celebrating 200 episodes with a special live-recorded episode in front of several loyal listeners! In this milestone episode, Michelle and Chase answer audience questions and share what it means to own your career, the importance of showing up, and lessons learned from four years of 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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199: Engaging Teams
12/09/2025
199: Engaging Teams
In this episode, Adam Weber, founder of Emplify and renowned executive coach, shares his insights on the pivotal role of leadership in driving employee engagement. Adam dives deep into the importance of intrinsic motivation, psychological safety, and collective empathy in the workplace. Discover how managers can influence organizational success, foster a motivating culture, and help employees connect their roles to a greater purpose, regardless of generation or position. Adam shares practical strategies for leading as a human first and creating truly engaged teams. Connect with Adam: More about Adam Weber: Adam is an executive coach who helps leaders manage pressure and sift through competing priorities to help drive and navigate change effectively. He's co-founded two tech companies that support and help enhance employee engagement within organizations. He has served in Chief People Officer roles, he's the best selling author of "Lead Like a Human," and he's been named a top voice in Human Resources by 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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198: Reframing Beliefs That Hold Us Back
12/02/2025
198: Reframing Beliefs That Hold Us Back
In this episode of the, Michelle and Chase dive into the topic of reframing beliefs that hold us back. The conversation explores how limiting beliefs impact our careers and offers practical insights on shifting our mindset for growth and success. Tune in for actionable strategies and inspiring stories to help you overcome barriers and unlock your potential. 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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197: Stay Ready
11/25/2025
197: Stay Ready
Career Development isn't what it used to be...with the world of work, technology, and skill requirements moving faster than ever before, we need to stay ready, so we aren't playing catch-up when opportunity knocks. In this brief episode, Michelle defines upskilling and reskilling, and offers strategies for making continuous learning an everyday habit. 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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196: Future Proof Your Career in 2026 and Beyond
11/18/2025
196: Future Proof Your Career in 2026 and Beyond
The future of personal growth and development can feel overwhelming, especially with the rise of AI and the rapid pace of change. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share four practical strategies to help you future proof your career by focusing on what you can control. These everyday strategies will empower you to take charge and become the architect of your career dreams in 2026 and beyond. 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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195: Five Dysfunctions - Inattention to Results
11/11/2025
195: Five Dysfunctions - Inattention to Results
Michelle and Chase wrap up their series on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni with a conversation about the fifth dysfunction: inattention to results. They explore what happens when team members prioritize personal success over collective outcomes and how leaders can refocus teams on shared goals, accountability, and measurable impact. 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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194: Five Dysfunctions - Avoidance of Accountability
11/04/2025
194: Five Dysfunctions - Avoidance of Accountability
Michelle and Chase continue their series on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, this time diving into the fourth dysfunction: avoidance of accountability. They explore how accountability shows up (or doesn’t) on teams, why peer-to-peer accountability matters, and how leaders can foster a culture where commitments are upheld and performance is elevated. 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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193: Five Dysfunctions - Lack of Commitment
10/28/2025
193: Five Dysfunctions - Lack of Commitment
Michelle and Chase continue their journey through The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, this time unpacking the third dysfunction: lack of commitment. They explore how ambiguity and avoidance can stall progress, and why clarity and buy-in are essential for team momentum. If you’ve ever struggled with getting alignment or follow-through, this episode is 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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192: Five Dysfunctions - Fear of Conflict
10/21/2025
192: Five Dysfunctions - Fear of Conflict
Michelle and Chase continue their series on the book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, this time diving into the second dysfunction: fear of conflict. They explore why healthy conflict is essential for high-performing teams, how to recognize when it’s missing, and what leaders can do to create space for honest, productive dialogue. 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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191: Five Dysfunctions - Absence of Trust
10/14/2025
191: Five Dysfunctions - Absence of Trust
In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore the first dysfunction from Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: the absence of trust. They talk about what real, vulnerability-based trust looks like on teams and why it’s the foundation for everything else. 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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190: Five Dysfunctions of a Team Series Kickoff!
10/07/2025
190: Five Dysfunctions of a Team Series Kickoff!
In this new series, Michelle and Chase dive into the book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencion, a timeless leadership classic for teams and leaders still today. Each episode will unpack one of the five core dysfunctions Lencioni outlines, offering practical insights and real-world applications for building stronger, more cohesive teams. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an emerging one, follow along as Michelle and Chase bring this powerful framework to life through thoughtful discussion and actionable takeaways. 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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189: From Onboarding To Everboarding
09/30/2025
189: From Onboarding To Everboarding
In this episode, Michelle and Chase sit down with Amber Watts to explore a transformative approach to employee development: Everboarding. Amber shares insights from her book From Onboarding to Everboarding: Redefining Employee Development, challenging traditional views of onboarding as a one-time event and reframing it as a strategic, ongoing process that fuels long-term performance, retention, and growth. Key Takeaways: Everboarding begins after the welcome packet. It’s about building systems that evolve with your people. Onboarding is a strategy, not an event. Leaders play a critical role in reinforcing key messages and creating a culture of continuous enablement. It’s a relay, not a race. Ownership of development shifts across HR, L&D, employees, and leaders, each carrying the baton at different stages. Mid-career professionals matter too. Everboarding isn’t just for new employees, it’s about staying adaptive, relevant, and growth-focused throughout an employee's journey. Growth is self-driven, but leaders are powerful partners. Development isn’t always about promotion, it can be about deepening expertise and staying engaged. You don’t need a program - you need a plan. Amber shares practical advice for organizations to implement an everboarding strategy. Everboarding is a growth lever for organizations. It shifts the focus from simply getting someone started to keeping them growing, a mindset that’s essential in today’s fast-changing workplace. Follow Amber on Website: 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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188: The Hills We Die On
09/23/2025
188: The Hills We Die On
Michelle and Chase explore the phrase "the hills we die on" and how rigid beliefs can hinder empathy, trust, and influence. They discuss the importance of recognizing alternative perspectives and moving beyond the mindset that the old way is always the right 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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187: Practicing Positivity
09/16/2025
187: Practicing Positivity
In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Career Dreams, Adam Bouse, Founder & Coach at Optimistic Coaching, joins Michelle and Chase to share his personal journey. It's a wonderful a conversation about what it means to practice positivity in the face of life’s hardest moments. This episode explores how life and work intersect, especially during times of grief, loss, or personal challenge. Adam offers insights into authentic optimism, not the kind that glosses over loss or grief, but the kind that embraces it with honesty and hope. In this conversation, Adam unpacks how leaders and teammates can support one another, create space for real emotions, and lead with care. Key Topics: The difference between authentic positivity and toxic positivity Navigating grief and challenge while continuing to show up at work The importance of adaptive leadership and creating space for honesty, care and connection Why balance might be the wrong goal and what to aim for instead The power of intentional living and leading with values How a genuine sense of care drives performance Connect with Adam: Email: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Resources: Book: 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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186: Change and Curiosity
09/09/2025
186: Change and Curiosity
Michelle and Chase explore the power of curiosity in leadership, teamwork, and navigating change. Change isn’t a single moment, it’s a constant wave. By leaning into curiosity, we can approach uncertainty with open-mindedness and transform it into possibility. In this episode, you’ll hear how curiosity positively impacts our work, strengthens our relationships, and shapes the way we lead. 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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185: Owning Your Growth with Dr. Beverly Kaye
09/02/2025
185: Owning Your Growth with Dr. Beverly Kaye
With more than 40 years of work in the talent development profession, Dr. Beverly Kaye, best-selling author, speaker and internationally recognized expert on career development, career engagement, and retention, joins Career Dreams to share her strategies for owning your growth. Often credited with the concept of stay interviews, Bev’s work has influenced many of the conversations we have to this day around career, work, and engagement. In this episode, Bev shares: Questions leaders can ask their employees to truly understand what motivates and engages them. Questions employees can ask their leader to gather feedback about their performance to help them grow in their roles and career. Career development conversations are engagement and retention conversations. The importance of an employee's relationship with their leader. Wisdom and insights that can help both leaders and employees foster growth. Follow Dr. Bev Kaye: Find out more about Bev and her organization: Email: Free 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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184: It's Too Easy
08/26/2025
184: It's Too Easy
Chase talks mindset and the power of doing the hard thing by trying to see it as easy. Hear how a Peloton mantra, a few wise quotes, and some personal reflections might shift your thinking and how you approach the hard things. 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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183: Gratitude is Feedback
08/19/2025
183: Gratitude is Feedback
What do people thank you for? This simple question from Daniel Pink can reveal something powerful. Your greatest strengths. If we truly listen to the gratitude we receive, it can tell us what we’re good at. Gratitude is feedback. But are we paying attention? Knowing your strengths leads to more meaningful, fulfilling work. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share practical strategies to embrace gratitude as feedback so you can uncover your strengths, especially if you’re not sure what your strengths might be. 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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182: Bridging Generations at Work
08/12/2025
182: Bridging Generations at Work
In this episode, Michelle surprises Chase with an unexpected article about generational differences. The article might just challenge how you think about age at work. But the real story unfolds as Michelle and Chase dive into what it actually takes to thrive on multi-generational teams. Spoiler alert: It’s less about the year you were born and more about how well you understand and connect with others as individuals. From communication styles to shared goals, they unpack practical strategies to bridge generational gaps, build trust, and tap into the unique strengths each teammate brings to the table. Whether you're a Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z, or Gen Alpha, this episode reminds us that success isn’t about labels, it’s about us, working better together. Time: 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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181: Authenticity Meets Awareness
08/05/2025
181: Authenticity Meets Awareness
A recent conversation with a colleague inspired Michelle to share her take on balancing personal authenticity with self-awareness, and knowing when to "read the room" and adjust our tone, timing, and delivery to influence others. In this brief episode, learn three simple strategies for maintaining your authentic self while meeting others where they are. 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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180: Education and Experience
07/29/2025
180: Education and Experience
Michelle and Chase dive into the dynamic relationship between education and experience, and how to strike the right balance to support your career aspirations. In this episode of Career Dreams, they explore why being intentional and strategic about learning and doing is key to unlocking growth and staying aligned with your goals and 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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179: Prioritize These Three Behaviors
07/22/2025
179: Prioritize These Three Behaviors
In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore three key behaviors that anyone can prioritize to positively influence their career. In a world that’s constantly evolving, where change feels faster every day and headlines are filled with talk of upskilling and reskilling, it’s more important than ever to pause and reflect on how we show up with integrity, prioritize our development, and build relationships and engage with others. This conversation bridges skillset and mindset, offering practical insights to help you thrive in today’s dynamic workplace. Harvard Business Review: 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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178: Let's Circle Back to Jargon
07/15/2025
178: Let's Circle Back to Jargon
In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore the world of corporate buzzwords, you know the ones found in the business vocabulary. Those overused phrases like "circle back," "ducks in a row," and "low hanging fruit." They break down the 10 most cringe-worthy expressions in business lingo and offer alternatives for clearer communication. This episode will help you speak with more impact and a little less jargon. deskbird: 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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177: Making Time for Leisure
07/08/2025
177: Making Time for Leisure
After a long workweek, it’s tempting to unwind with passive activities, but what if there’s a better way to truly recharge? In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore the concept of leisure crafting, a research-backed approach to weekend well-being that boosts energy, mood, and even work performance. Learn how setting personal goals, building skills, and connecting with others through your favorite activities can transform your downtime and your career. Harvard Business Review: 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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176: Better Conversations
07/01/2025
176: Better Conversations
In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore five powerful strategies for improving your conversations - at work and in life. Inspired by Celeste Headlee’s TED Talk, they break down practical tips like avoiding multi-tasking, going with the flow, being brief, and truly listening. Tune in to learn how small shifts in how you communicate can lead to stronger connections and more meaningful dialogue. TED Talk: 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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175: A Year of Wins
06/24/2025
175: A Year of Wins
Michelle & Chase celebrate 175 episodes of Career Dreams by reflecting on a year of weekly wins, an idea sparked at last year’s ATD Conference. In this milestone episode, they share three meaningful wins: one from the podcast, one from their careers, and one from their life. Plus, they highlight key takeaways from this year’s ATD International Conference & Exposition. 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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