CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Discover one woman's extraordinary journey in the next CareerCast episode, "From Overdose to CEO." Acclaimed host, Anita Brick, sits down with Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge, Inc. and author of Talk with Trust, to explore how a near-fatal overdose in 2006 became the turning point that transformed her life, leadership, and career. Kerry shares how embracing an ownership mindset, leading an employee-owned company, and facing health setbacks with humility and resilience shaped the way she leads today. Learn how she reframed shame into strength, built a culture of accountability, and continues to inspire others through her speaking, writing, and Reflect Forward podcast. If you're ready to rethink what's possible after facing a life-altering challenge—and to lead with greater courage, clarity, and responsibility—don't miss this powerful conversation on CareerCast.

Unlock a powerful, often overlooked driver of career acceleration: your inner narrative. In this CareerCast, host Anita Brick—recognized for her sharp insight and deep commitment to helping business professionals navigate complex careers—and Erika Alessandrini, author of Maybe It's Me, explore how examining your default reactions, quiet assumptions, and "success autopilot" can open up new strategic options. You'll learn how conscious choices—about feedback, conflict, and risk—can shift not only your trajectory, but also your leadership impact. If you're serious about leading at a higher level, this conversation will help you architect meaningful, sustainable change from the inside out.

Ready to elevate your professional impact on a corporate board? In the next Chicago Booth CareerCast, host Anita Brick welcomes Executive Coach Sandy Li for "Are You Corporate Board Ready?"—a highly practical conversation on landing corporate board seats. Together, they'll unpack how to translate your experience into a compelling board value proposition, identify the right boards for your profile, and build a targeted network that actually opens doors. You'll hear what boards really look for, how to package your story, and concrete steps you can take this year to move from interest to action with a focused board-readiness plan. Listen to previous CareerCast episodes at www.chicagobooth.edu/careercast.

What if work could feel less like a grind and more like a win—every single day? On the next episode of CareerCast, host Anita Brick welcomes Dean Carter, visionary HR leader and co-author of Employee Experience Design. Together, they explore what it takes to transform the everyday workplace into a space where people feel truly seen, supported, and motivated. Dean shares stories and proven strategies for building cultures of trust, collaboration, and genuine fulfillment. Whether you're leading teams or mapping your own career journey, you'll gain fresh insights for making work matter. Listen in at www.chicagobooth.edu/careercast.