All Things Career Podcast with Kevin Kermes

Too many times, it's not our boss, our co-workers or even the economy that's killing our career potential. It's us.   Farnoosh Brock calls these "Career Suicide Mistakes."    What's more, they're as common as they are easy to make. And, they can be devastating.   Farnoosh is a former corporate fast-tracker with one of the leading technology firms in the world. But, she wasn't always seen as a top performer.    Why?   She was committing many of the mistakes she reveals (and how to avoid them) in this episode of All Things Career.   Watch as Farnoosh shares the mistakes outstanding professionals make that keep them from raises, promotions and more...and how to make sure you don't commit them!   For complete show notes from this interview and your FREE "Top 10 Productivity Tools from Our Experts" - CLICK HERE

For many (or most) our relationship with money can be a strained one.   We can love, fear, covet and hate it. Often, at the same time. It's confusing to say the least, which is why it's at the root of so many of our personal and professional problems.   Enter Amanda Abella.   The author of "Make Money your Honey: A Spirited Entrepreneur's Guide to Having a Love Affair with Work and Money," Amanda dives head first into this topic in this interview.   We start by discussing the common dysfunction that is most people's relationship with money, but move on to cover a ton of ground (as evidenced by the long shownotes transcription!)   Watch and get ready for a TON of information from Amanda.   For complete show notes, the MP3 of this interview and your FREE "Top 10 Productivity Tools from Our Experts" - CLICK HERE

Alexis Grant "hustles."    For those who know her, it's synonymous with her name.   If you haven't met Alexis ("Lexi" to her friends), you'll not only learn this about her...but you'll pick up a ton more!   She's the Founder of The Write Life, Socialexis, author of four books (and counting) plus a number of online training programs.   So, who better to show you how to start a "side hustle" so you can begin doing what really inspires you?   Lexi is ready if you are. Watch, listen and prepare to start hustling!   For complete show notes, the MP3 of this interview and your FREE "Top 10 Productivity Tools from Our Experts" - CLICK HERE

Justin Bieber, Sarah Jessica Parker and you? What do you have in common? Nothing, yet everything. More important is what you can learn from these two. What many see as opportunism in celebrities, I see as simply a smart move. Their popularity (read: employability) is prone to rapid change at best and often turns on a dime. The Bieb's recent charades are a prime example. But, we are all in an economy that demands diversification. Baring celebrity status, every one of us has experienced the impact of our recent recession. The only thing worse than having endured those ups and downs is to not have learned from them at all. Enter Kimberly Palmer, Senior Money Editor at US News and World Report and Author ofThe Economy of You: Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur and Recession Proof Your Life. In this episode of All Things Career, she talk about her book, what brought her to write it and how you can diversify yourself and avoid a nasty career backlash. You can download the MP3, Show Notes and our "Top 10 Productivity Tools" EBook by clicking here.

"Life's too short" is more than just an adage for Ben Sands. It's what he's all about. He's created a framework for himself to pursue what he dubs a "Regret Free Life." But, Ben doesn't stop there. This former globe-trotting, management consultant is on a mission to help other high achievers create a life worth living on their own terms. As you can well imagine, he's up against some steep hurdles: preconceived notions of success, living other people's dream, rethinking one's financial relationship and more. In this episode of the All Things Career Podcast, we dive into all of this - and more. Disclaimer: Ben is a close friend and a key instigator in helping me keep on track towards living a "regret free life." If you'd like to get the show notes, transcript and a MP3 of this interview, click here.

William Arruda is the founder and President of Reach, the global leader in personal branding. One of the most sought-after speakers on personal branding, social media and employee motivation, he has delivered hundreds of keynotes to audiences of five to five thousand throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. William is an accomplished entrepreneur, author and executive coach, but first and foremost, he’s a public speaker.   His client list reads like the pages of Fortune Magazine. Adobe, British Telecom, IBM, JPMorgan, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley and Starwood Hotels are just a few in a long list of clients.   As a thought-leader, William is a spokesperson on personal branding, online identity and career management. He has appeared on BBC TV, the Discovery Channel, Fox News Live and Radio America and he’s been featured in countless publications, including Forbes, Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur. William’s book, with coauthor Kirsten Dixson, Career Distinction, is a careers bestseller. He is a member of the International Coach Federation and the National Speakers Association. He holds a Master’s Degree in Education.   Complete show notes, including downloads, links, MP3 and full transcription can be found at www.allthingscareer.com/podcast

In this LIVE Hangout, we dive into Social Media Best Practices for Career Centers. From drawing in more students to engaging deeper with hiring companies, our panel of experts reveal the strategies and tactics that are getting results.   We are joined by Kevin Kermes (Founder of All Things Career & Career Attraction), Joshua Waldman of Career Enlightenment and Best Selling Author of Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies, and Ashley Miller, Director of Career Services at Lindsey Wilson College.   Complete show notes, including downloads, links, MP3 and full transcription can be found at www.allthingscareer.com/podcast