Chicago Booth CareerCast

"Leveraging Social Media to Enhance Your Personal Brand" with Brian Reich

Thu, 18 March 2010

What is the role of social media in your career management? According to Brian Reich, managing director of little m media, and the author of Media Rules!: Mastering Today's Technology to Connect With and Keep Your Audience, leveraging social media is essential for your professional advancement, credibility, and durability. In this CareerCast, Brian shares his knowledge, perspective, and tools to help you realize your career aspirations – career change, entrepreneurship, or advancing within your current field.

"Are You Ready for a Career Change?" with Jane Horan

Thu, 18 February 2010

Is a career change in your near future – or should it be? In this CareerCast, Jane Horan, global executive and founder of the Horan Group, a strategic consulting firm focusing on the acceleration of female leaders, innovation, and cross cultural leadership, will discuss the power of career change. Jane will share her knowledge, insights, and perspective from nearly twenty years of experience working throughout Asia. Together we'll answer the question, “Are you ready for a career change?” and if not, what steps you need to take in order to be.

"Tell a Compelling Career Transition Story and Change Your Life" with Duncan Mathison

Thu, 21 January 2010

Knowing where you want to go and being able to articulate your value is critical and essential to your short and long term success. In this CareerCast, Duncan Mathison, Executive Career Coach and co-author of "Unlock the Hidden Job Market: 6 Steps to a Successful Search When Times Are Tough," will share his knowledge, wisdom, and highly practical experience on how to craft a compelling transition story to help you advance in your career and change your life.

"Creating Personal Value by Giving Back" with David McNally

Thu, 17 December 2009

Many people know that having a strong, cohesive career management plan can help you advance your career. Fewer include "giving back" as part of their personal branding strategy. In this CareerCast, International Business Advisor, Speaker & Best Selling Author of Be Your Own Brand, David McNally shares his knowledge, insights, and personal experience of how giving back can positively accelerate your advancement - personally and professionally.

"Expand Your Success with Reciprocal Relationships" with Melissa Giovagnoli

Thu, 19 November 2009

Most people know that strong, endurable relationships increase our knowledge, opportunities, and support. Yet many individuals fail to create sustainable and mutually beneficial associations. In this CareerCast, author and President of Networlding, Melissa Giovagnoli, shares how to create interconnected peer-to-peer collaborative groups to expand your career advancement and success.

"Turning a Career Setback to Your Advantage" with Rick Smith

Thu, 15 October 2009

There are some people who seem to take obstacles and transform them into opportunities. This is concrete, measurable, actual proof that goes way beyond mere positive or wishful thinking. Author and founding CEO of World 50, Rick Smith, turned a major setback into a new trajectory that produced greater wealth, opportunity, and career satisfaction than he ever imagined. In this CareerCast, Rick shares three findings from his latest book, The Leap, on how you can turn any career setback to your advantage, too.

"Working Green as a Career Strategy" with Jim Cassio

Thu, 17 September 2009

Are you exploring careers that promote sustainability and that could even help save the planet? Not sure where to start and what might be available to you. In this CareerCast, Jim Cassio, researcher, career and workforce information consultant, and author of Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future, shares his knowledge, insights, and findings on where to find green career opportunities, how to position yourself for a green career, and more.

"Focus: A Dynamic Strategy for Greater Career Success" with Maggie Jackson

Thu, 20 August 2009

Are you a multi-tasker? According current scientific research, this could be decreasing your productivity, increasing your stress, and making is less likely that you will achieve the level of professional success you desire.

"Happiness at Work in Challenging Times" with Jessica Pryce-Jones

Thu, 16 July 2009

Happiness at work could seem like a luxury that we can’t afford in today’s extremely tight job market. Yet, according to research by UK-based, Jessica Pryce-Jones, happiness is strongly correlated to effectiveness, productivity, and career success.

"Leading in Turbulent Times" with Steve Farber

Thu, 18 June 2009

If you read the news, the turnover rate of senior level leaders is growing. While there are many reasons, it is obvious that leading today requires more from an individual than ever before.

"Developing an Entrepreneurial Venture That Succeeds" with Brian Douglas

Thu, 14 May 2009

Brian Douglas, Chicago Booth alum and Co-CEO of Itzy Ritzy, shares his insights, lessons learned, and practical advice about what it means to start, grow, and manage a successful entrepreneurial venture.

"Conducting a Successful Cross-Regional Job Search" with Robert DeVries

Thu, 16 April 2009

Robert DeVries, Booth alum, former CEO, and lead of the Hospitality & Leisure Practice at Spencer Stuart for North America, shares his knowledge and insights on how to target opportunities, network across regions, and build a positive reputation across the globe.

"Succeeding in a New Job During the First Three Months" by Marc Effron

Thu, 19 March 2009

Marc Effron, global leadership expert, author, founder of the New Talent Management Network, and Vice President of Talent Management for Avon Products, Inc., will share his insights on successful on-boarding and how to begin the process the day you accept the offer.

"Viz-Ability – Use Your Skills, Talents, and Experience to Create a Powerful Personal Brand" by Brenda Bence

Thu, 19 February 2009

Brenda Bence, internationally-recognized branding expert, certified executive coach, professional speaker, and author of How YOU™ Are Like Shampoo, will share her insights on how to use proven corporate branding techniques to create a powerful personal brand in your job search, internal promotion, career change, and more.

"Changing Careers - Meeting Your Bliss Halfway" by Martha Mangelsdorf

Thu, 15 January 2009

Martha Mangelsdorf, business and career writer and former senior editor and writer for Inc. magazine, shares her research, experience, and insights, on how to practically "meet your bliss halfway."

"Whoever Tells the Best Career Story Wins" by Sam Horn

Thu, 18 December 2008

Sam Horn, an award-winning communication/creativity consultant, shares her insights, knowledge, and wisdom on how you can tell a career story to accelerate your career advancement and WIN in your career and life!

"Exploring Second Careers" by Libby Gill

Thu, 20 November 2008

Libby Gill, media executive turned internationally respected executive coach, employee engagement expert and bestselling author, shares her knowledge, experience, and real world stories of how to explore and succeed in a second (third, fourth, or fifth) career.

"Getting Unstuck: Bouncing Back From a Career Detour" by Timothy Butler

Thu, 16 October 2008

Tim Butler shares his insights on turning challenges, setbacks, and dead ends into new paths and opportunities based on specific situations and questions submitted by GSB students and alumni.

"Being Green Profitably" by Peter Senge

Thu, 18 September 2008

Peter Senge shares how companies around the world are implementing transformative strategies that are creating revolutionary – not just incremental - changes in the way we live and work.

"Innovation, Emerging Technology, and Sustainable Development" by Surinder Kumar

Thu, 21 August 2008

Dr. Surinder Kumar, a global leader in consumer products technology and business innovation, shares his insights, wisdom, and experience on how to accelerate business growth and innovation.

"Career Life Fit II" by Brad Harrington

Thu, 17 July 2008

Brad Harrington will share his insights, strategies, and successful approaches to personal and organizational Career Life Fit.

"Hiring Top Talent" by Claudio Fernandez-Araoz

Thu, 19 June 2008

Claudio Fernandez-Araoz offers insights on how to create a disciplined process for appraising and making offers to candidates, how to win in hiring the best candidates, and how to successfully integrate newly hired employees into the organization.

"Creating a Profitable New Venture" by Bill Strickland

Thu, 15 May 2008

Bill Strickland shares how he created a profitable venture by following his passion, developing deep and sustainable relationships, and always telling his story instead of making a "pitch".

"Conducting an Effective Global Job Search" by Mary Anne Thompson

Thu, 17 April 2008

Mary Anne Thompson, shares her knowledge, multi-region experience, and insights of how to be taken serious during a global job search, leverage your skills and experience, and create an effective on-the-ground presence.

"The First 100 Days in a New Job" by George Bradt

Thu, 20 Mar 2008

Executive transition expert, George Bradt, will share insights, proven solutions, and cutting-edge techniques for successfully transitioning into a new role whether you are a first-time leader or seasoned professional.

"Change Your Career, Change Your Life" with Cherie Carter-Scott

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:09:00 CST

Dream of changing careers? Perhaps you are early in your career, mid-career, or even contemplating an alternative to retirement. In this CareerCast, New York Times #1 Best Selling author, Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. will share how she advises individuals at all levels to practically, patiently, and effectively make career changes that positively change their lives. Dr. Carter-Scott's Fortune 500 corporate clients include: American Express, IBM, and Silicon Graphics.

"Give Your Career an Edge With Innovation" with Sarah Miller Caldicott

Thu, 17 Jan 2008

Innovation practices consistently provide businesses an advantage over their competition. Could innovation competencies give you an edge in your career?

"Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins" with Annette Simmons

Thu, 21 Dec 2007

Annette Simmons, consultant and author of "Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins", will share her approach to telling a persuasive career story

"Accelerating Your Career Advancement" with Tom Linquist

Thu, 15 Nov 2007

Corporate executive turned executive recruiter, Thomas Linquist will share his insights on the ins and outs of career advancement in a highly competitive global landscape

"Transforming A Career Setback" with Bill Boggs

Thu, 18 Oct 2007

Author and four-time Emmy winner, Bill Boggs, shares his insights on rebounding from career setbacks.

"Engaging and Developing for High Growth" with Jane Wesman

Thu, 20 Sep 2007

In this CareerCast, Jane discusses how to identify and motivate employees while balancing the needs of the individual and those of the organization.

"Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation" with Bob Price

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 05:00:00 CST

In this CareerCast, Bob discusses how to succeed in today's marketplace by approaching innovation from a global perspective, a strong knowledge of the development process, and a desire to operate in a world with a perpetually steep learning curve.

"How to Identify Companies that Are Truly Responsible and Profitable" with Christine Arena

Thu, 19 Jul 2007

In this CareerCast, Christine discusses how successful companies today are making corporate responsibility programs an integral part of business strategy and as a result, realizing greater innovation, expansion, and profibility.

"How To Plan and Manage a Successful Career" with Helene Seiler and Bill Belknap

Thu, 14 Jun 2007

In this CareerCast, Helene and Bill share their extensive experience in executive job search and career management. Learn about the keys to successful career planning and an effective job search.

"From Dot Com Whiz Kid to Entrepreneurial Advisor and Funder" with David Weinstein

Thu, 17 May 2007

In this CareerCast, David will discuss the perils and thrills of entrepreneurship from his lessons of riding the waves of the dot com era, to crashing and burning, and successfully starting again — more humble and wiser.

"Managing Your Career as a Global Professional" with Susan Ford Collins

Thu, 19 Apr 2007

In this CareerCast, Susan will discuss some of the risks and rewards of taking opportunities outside of your home region, how to manage personal and professional relationships globally, how to map out a re-entry strategy, and more.

"Career/Life Fit" with Cali Yost

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CST

In this CareerCast, Cali Williams Yost shares her insights on developing innovative flexibility work strategies for organizations and individuals.

"Navigating Your Career Inside Your Company" with Scott Eblin - Career Transition

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 CST

Scott Eblin, former Fortune 500 executive and author of The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success, will share his experiences, wisdom, and strategies on how to manage a successful career.

"Career Change" with Marian Baker - Career Transition

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CST

Are you contemplating an industry and/or functional change? Learn how to navigate the career change process from the inside out in a discussion with Marian Baker, a former marketing professional, and author of Wake Up Inspired.

"Passion Meets Profit" with Bill Taylor - Career Transition

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 CST

A lively discussion with Bill Taylor, co-founder of Fast Company Magazine and author of Mavericks at Work on how to find, get hired, and succeed in companies that match your passions, talents, and values.

"What's Your Story" with Kent Lineback - Career Transition

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CST

After 20 years as a consultant, manager and executive, Kent Lineback changed careers. For the last 10 years, he's worked as a writer and career transitions coach.