123 CDP: Dress Code, Gender and Respecting the Human with Mike Domitrz

Have you ever been treated differently based on what you wore? I believe you have, and unfortunately, there are subtle and sometimes not-so-subtle ways in which workplace dress code enforces age-old stereotypes and fosters disrespect. Join this thought-provoking conversation about shifting corporate culture around topics of what you wear to work versus the skills and humanity you bring, as Jenn interviews guest expert Mike Domitrz from the Date Safe Project.

122 CDP: The Importance of Listening

Listening is not the same as hearing. We hear things all the time and studies have shown that we only retain anywhere between 17 and 25% of what we hear. Most of us like to think we are good, or even great communicators…but one of the skills we have the least amount of actual training in is listening. So why is it important and what advantages can you gain by getting better at it? What’s in it for you to learn more about this topic and to practice it? And how can you go about getting better at the skill of listening? Find out in this episode.

121 CDP: Changing Careers in Your 40’s & 50’s

Changing Careers…

it’s a pretty common thing now. People have multiple careers over a lifetime and it is becoming more common to make a change in mid-life. (I should know…I did it myself.)

It’s understandable that you might want to do something new…to work at something you want to work at, to follow your passion…to do something you’ve always wanted to do, or even just to have a change of scenery. There are SO many reasons why you might find yourself making a move…but how best to approach what might seem like a daunting proposition?

Join me in this podcast episode to get some tips on how to go about exploring and then making the change.

Jenn

121 CDP: Changing Careers in Your 40's & 50's

Changing Careers…

it’s a pretty common thing now. People have multiple careers over a lifetime and it is becoming more common to make a change in mid-life. (I should know…I did it myself.)

It’s understandable that you might want to do something new…to work at something you want to work at, to follow your passion…to do something you’ve always wanted to do, or even just to have a change of scenery. There are SO many reasons why you might find yourself making a move…but how best to approach what might seem like a daunting proposition?

Join me in this podcast episode to get some tips on how to go about exploring and then making the change.

Jenn

119 CDP: 9 Tips on Email Etiquette

Have you ever read an email you’ve been sent and wondered what the sender was thinking??

Have you ever sent an email, only to have it completely misunderstood by the receiver?

Good email etiquette (sometimes used to be called “Netiquette”, which is a little cutesy for me), communicates a lot about you and, in some cases, can make or break you getting invited to be interviewed, or can affect your advancement in your career. Email is communication, and it matters! Email etiquette is important to learn. Join Jenn in this episode to learn how to be your best via email.

119 CDP: 9 Tips on Email Etiquette

Have you ever read an email you’ve been sent and wondered what the sender was thinking??

Have you ever sent an email, only to have it completely misunderstood by the receiver?

Good email etiquette (sometimes used to be called “Netiquette”, which is a little cutesy for me), communicates a lot about you and, in some cases, can make or break you getting invited to be interviewed, or can affect your advancement in your career. Email is communication, and it matters! Email etiquette is important to learn. Join Jenn in this episode to learn how to be your best via email.