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The Dignity of Work
by Career Path Services
it should be this: Welcome to the Dignity of Work, where we discuss best practices with leading workforce practitioners around the country, in order to help people increase their quality of life.
Episodes
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E190: Ready, Set, Grow: Reflecting on Hispanic Heritage Month, Culture, and Belonging
Ready, Set, Grow is a podcast series that builds on Career Path Services' monthly learning sessions, exploring ideas and perspectives that deepen understanding and belonging. In this first episode, we mark Hispanic Heritage Month by discussing the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino...
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E189: Best of The Dignity of Work: Navigating Election Stress - Self-Care Strategies for the Workplace
This episode, which formerly aired as Summer Snippet episode, features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, on the timely topic of self-care during election season stress. Cami shares practical strategies for maintaining well-being and productivity in the workplace even...
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E188: The Fabric of Transformation: Reweaving Our Workplaces
In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Coffey Solberg, author of the groundbreaking new book, Reweaving What Matters: Practical Tools for Workplace Transformation (available at creativecouragepress.com). Using the tactical metaphor of a fiber weaving loom, Kathy reveals why applying quick,...
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E187: Summer Reading Series: A General Theory of Love
In the third episode of our Summer Reading Series, Doug shares why Thomas Lewis's book, A General Theory of Love, feels even more relevant today than when it was first published. Joined by Cami and Lisa, the conversation explores the biology of empathy, why people are wired for connection and...
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E186: Summer Reading Series: Atomic Habits
In the second episode of our Summer Reading Series, Lisa shares how James Clear's bestselling book, Atomic Habits, helped her transform her health and continues to shape her approach to work and life. Joined by Doug and Cami, the conversation explores why small, consistent improvements create...
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E185: Summer Reading Series: Strong Ground
Why Strong Ground? In the first episode of our Summer Reading Series, Cami shares why Brené Brown's latest book is at the top of her reading list this summer. Joined by Doug and Lisa, the conversation explores the ideas that stood out most, why they matter for today's leaders, and how they…
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E184: You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging — From Values to Infrastructure
In the third and final episode of You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging, Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services; Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services; and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, move from naming the...
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E183: You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging- Unpacking Leadership Norms That Exclude
In the second episode of You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging, Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services; Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services; and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, examine the often-unspoken...
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E182: You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging: Belonging Embedded Across Leadership
In this episode of The Dignity of Work, Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services, and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, explore what it truly means to build a culture of belonging in...
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E181: More Than a Label — Reinvention and Resilience
What happens when life forces you to start over? In this episode of More Than a Label, Nicole shares how losing a job became the beginning of an unexpected new chapter as she launched her own pet sitting business with support from Career Path Services and the WIOA Dislocated Worker program.…
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E180: My Whole Story: More Than a Label – From Surviving to Showing Up
In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label, Duncan Taylor, CEO of the Washington Bankers Association and President of CareerWork$, shares a powerful and deeply personal story that challenges assumptions about success, struggle, and what people carry beneath the surface. Growing up in...
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E179: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams-Same Team, Same Page – Building Sustainable Work Practices Through Feedback
From the Best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about...
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E178: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams- The First 90 Days: Creating Meaningful Onboarding Experiences
From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about...
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E177: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams-Building Belonging Before Day One
From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) explore how organizations and...
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E176: My Whole Story: More Than a Label – From Homelessness to Leadership
In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label, host Andy Dwonch, COO of Career Path Services and Co-founder of Dignified Workday, sits down with Bob Sturch to explore a powerful journey of resilience, recovery, and rediscovery. Bob shares how mental health struggles and substance use led…
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E175: My Whole Story: More Than a Label — The Person, Not the Category
In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label, Daniel and Luis explore what it means to live beyond the categories others assign to us. Reflecting on their immigrant journeys, they examine how labels like "refugee" or "immigrant" may describe a chapter of someone's life—but never their…
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E174: My Whole Story: More Than a Label — Introduction: Why Stories Matter
This introductory episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label explores why this series is needed right now. Joined by Kelli Eller, Vice President of Human Services, and Andy Dwonch, Chief Operating Officer, the conversation examines how people experiencing homelessness, poverty, immigration...
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E173: The Future of Employee Wellness: Ethical AI Meets Evidence-Based Care
In this episode, host Cami Eakins sits down with Dr. Tara Deliberto, clinical psychologist and co-founder of the AI mental health company Yuna.io, to explore how ethical, evidence-based AI can expand access to mental health support in the workplace. Dr. Deliberto shares her journey from academic...
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E172: Supporting Well-Being and Self-Care
This episode, originally recorded in 2022, features a conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates, as they discuss the importance of wellness, well-being and self-care. Though today's stressors may look...
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E171: Cami Eakins Reveals her Guiding Word for 2026
In this episode, Cami returns to her annual tradition of choosing a single word to guide the year ahead—favoring intention over resolution—and reflects on how last year's word unfolded during a period of sustained ambiguity and high-stakes leadership. She shares candid insights on leading without...
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E170: Unlocking Hope: A Story of Dignity and Gratitude
Career Path Services' service recipient Natalie Bumgarner joins Cami Eakins to reflect on the moment her life began to shift—when support, encouragement, and a safe community helped her rebuild confidence during one of the hardest seasons of her life. Natalie talks openly about losing her…
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E169: The Power of Gratitude: Spotlighting the People and Partners Who Make a Difference
In this episode, Cami Eakins and Lisa Grund explore the power of gratitude—how it shapes leadership, strengthens community, and helps us stay grounded in an abundance mindset even during challenging times. Through the lens of Career Path Services' 25 Days of Gratitude campaign, they reflect on…
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E168: Your Path. Your Purpose. Part 7: Featuring Tony Parks
Welcome to the final installment of Your Path. Your Purpose., a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Tony Parks, Program Manager at WorkSource Spokane/Career Path Services, whose story of transformation reminds us of the power of saying "why not." After...
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E167: Your Path. Your Purpose. Part 6: Featuring Mariia Yanchak
Welcome to another installment of Your Path. Your Purpose., a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Mariia Yanchak, a Career Path Services team member whose journey from Ukraine to the United States reveals the power of resilience and belonging. Mariia...
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E166: Your Path. Your Purpose. Part 5: Featuring Liza Neal and Crystal Bright
Welcome to another installment of Your Path. Your Purpose., a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Liza Neal and Crystal Bright, two inspiring Career Path Services team members whose journeys reveal the many ways life experience can shape a commitment to...
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E165: Your Path. Your Purpose. Part 4: Featuring Karel Cleveland
Welcome to another installment of Your Path. Your Purpose., a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Karel M. Cleveland, Training and Curriculum Coordinator for WorkSource Seattle King County. Karel reflects on her journey from teaching in the Philippines…
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E164: Your Path. Your Purpose. Part 3: Featuring Sara Sheldon & Harpreet Prajapati
Welcome to Part 3 of Your Path. Your Purpose., a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Sara Sheldon, Program Manager at Career Path Services, and Harpreet Prajapati, Director of Operations at Career Path Services. Their stories highlight dedication,...
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E163: Your Path. Your Purpose. Part 2: Featuring Beckie Sommerville & Jessica Brasher
Welcome to Part 2 of Your Path. Your Purpose., a special mini-series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Beckie Sommerville and Jessica Brasher; two Career Path Services team members whose stories reflect resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to purpose-driven...
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E162: Your Path. Your Purpose: A Conversation with Career Path Services CEO Cami Eakins
In this special kickoff episode of The Dignity of Work series, "Your Path, Your Purpose," we are joined by Career Path Services CEO Cami Eakins for a deeply personal conversation about purpose, leadership, and the stories that shape who we are. Cami reflects on her own journey from single...
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E161: Beyond the Paycheck – Building Strong Credit and Smarter Spending Habits
In this final episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we dive into the financial basics that often get overlooked but are essential for building long-term stability and peace of mind. Joined by Richard Stirgus, Vice President of Community Relations at TAPCO Credit Union, we explore how to…
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E160: Beyond the Paycheck – Financial Firsts: Lessons from a Young Professional
In this episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we hear directly from Cierra Monsees, whose story inspired the entire project. Cierra reflects on the financial challenges and lessons she encountered after landing her first full-time job—including navigating benefits, setting up retirement...
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E159: Beyond the Paycheck-Financial Decisions Part 2
In this episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we're focusing on demystifying retirement plans and investment options so you can make confident, informed decisions about your financial future. Whether you're just starting out, changing jobs, or reentering the workforce, we unpack the...
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E158: Beyond the Paycheck-Financial Decisions Part 1
In this episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we're focusing on Building Your Financial Foundation. If you're just starting your career or re-entering the workforce, this conversation is for you. We'll break down how to set short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals, how to balance debt...
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E157: Beyond the Paycheck: Benefits Navigation
Navigating a new job comes with a maze of important financial decisions that can impact your future for years to come. In this podcast series, we break down the often-overwhelming world of workplace benefits, compensation packages, and financial choices facing newly employed individuals—whether...
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E156: Beyond the Paycheck: Mastering Your Workplace Benefits
Navigating a new job comes with a maze of important financial decisions that can impact your future for years to come. In this podcast series, we break down the often-overwhelming world of workplace benefits, compensation packages, and financial choices facing newly employed individuals—whether...
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E155: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams-Pivoting with Purpose: How to Navigate Career Transitions
In this final episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about career transitions, diving deep...
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E154: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams-Same Team, Same Page – Building Sustainable Work Practices Through Feedback
In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about building sustainable work practices...
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E153: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams- The First 90 Days: Creating Meaningful Onboarding Experiences"
In this third episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about effective workplace practices,...
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E152: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams-Building Belonging Before Day One
In this second episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) explore how organizations and employees can build a sense of...
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E151: Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams- Intro Episode
Tune in to hear from organizational researcher and professor, Anna Valiavska, in the introductory episode of "Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams." Drawing from Anna's expertise as both a corporate innovation researcher and university professor, this comprehensive guide…
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E150: Advocating for Your Future Self: Series Finale
Tune in for the concluding episode of "Advocating for Your Future Self." This wrap-up discussion explores common obstacles in career development, from fear and perfectionism to self-worth, while offering practical insights on embracing imperfection and taking intentional steps toward professional...
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E149: Cami Eakins Reveals her Guiding Word for 2025
In this episode, Cami reflects on her annual tradition of choosing a meaningful word to guide her year instead of making traditional resolutions.. She also reveals how this practice has shaped her leadership approach in workforce development and helped transform organizational challenges into...
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E148: Advocating for Your Future Self: Networking
In this episode of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services) and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) explore the transformative power of professional networking. Through personal stories and...
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E147: Advocating for Your Future Self: Raising Your Hand
In this episode of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services) and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) explore the strategic concept of "raising your hand" in the workplace. Through personal…
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E146: Advocating for Your Future Self: Sponsorship Part Two
This episode, part of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, continues the conversation about sponsorship with Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and special guest Anna Valiavska, PhD…
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E145: Advocating for Your Future Self: Sponsorship Part One
This episode is part of the series "Advocating for Your Future Self" and explores the importance of sponsorship in career development. Host Doug Foresta and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) discuss how sponsors actively create opportunities and advocate for...
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E144: Advocating for Your Future Self: Coaching Part Two
This episode is part of the series "Advocating for Your Future Self" and continues the discussion about the importance of coaching in career development. Cami Eakins (CEO of CareerPath Services) and Lisa Grund (Workforce Snohomish Director of Operations) are joined by special guest Eva-Bautista...
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E143: Advocating for Your Future Self: Coaching Part One
This episode is part of the series "Advocating for Your Future Self" and explores the importance of coaching in career development. Cami Eakins (CEO of CareerPath Services) and Lisa Grund (Workforce Snohomish Director of Operations) discuss how coaching differs from mentoring and its role in...
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E142: Summer Snippet Part Five: Navigating Election Stress - Self-Care Strategies for the Workplace
This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, on the timely topic of self-care during election season stress. Cami shares practical strategies for maintaining well-being and productivity in the workplace even during turbulent times. Tune in to…
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E141: Summer Snippet Part Four: "On My Bookshelf" - Cami Reveals Her Summer Reading List
This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, as she shares her professional reading list. The conversation focuses on books that address navigating differences, fostering inclusion, and facilitating bold conversations in the workplace. Cami...
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