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Discover why sometimes it's okay to say no to a big promotion with guest speaker Victoria Boston. Listen in as Boston shares her story of choosing family over career advancement and the importance of trusting your instincts. Learn how she bet on herself and found success on her terms​​.

Victoria Boston discusses the critical role mentors and sponsors play in career development. Discover how to build a diverse network of mentors and why having sponsors can open doors to new opportunities. Learn practical tips for finding and nurturing these valuable relationships​​.

Today we chat with Fortune 50 executive Strayer alum Victoria Boston about discovering true job satisfaction. Boston shares insights on being loyal to yourself and exploring new career opportunities when you've outgrown your current role. Tune in to learn how to break free from the rut and find happiness in your work​​.

Join us as we explore the career journey of Victoria Boston, a distinguished Fortune 50 executive and Strayer alum, Boston shares valuable lessons on finding job satisfaction, making difficult career decisions and the power of mentors and sponsors. This episode is packed with insights to help you make informed career choices and stay true to your values​.

In this episode, entrepreneur Dr. Tammira Lucas shares her insights on the importance of social capital for career success. Discover practical tips for intentional networking and learn why who you know can be as crucial as what you know in opening up new opportunities​​.

Dive into the story behind The Cube Cowork, the largest Black women-owned co-working space with childcare services, as its founder Dr. Tammira Lucas shares her mission to empower entrepreneurs. Hear Dr. Lucas's advice on taking risks and betting on yourself in business​​.

Strayer alum and entrepreneur Dr. Tammira Lucas discusses the power of authenticity in personal and professional life. Learn how embracing your true self can boost confidence and open doors, as Dr. Lucas shares her journey from self-doubt to self-expression​​.

Explore the remarkable journey of trailblazing business woman and Strayer alum Tammira Lucas, D.B.A., as we cover topics like authenticity, social capital and entrepreneurship. Dr. Lucas shares personal stories and practical insights on building confidence, creating meaningful connections, and supporting women in business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to enhance your career, this episode offers inspiration and advice for your path to success​.

Ready to boost your career potential? Join us to hear from Dr. Steve Taylor, Director and Senior Fellow at Stand Together Trust, as we dive into the must-have employability skills for today's job market. From adaptability to problem-solving and teamwork, discover how these skills can help you stand out and succeed. Tune in to learn how you can stay ahead in a rapidly changing world of work​​​.

Curious about what a skills-based economy means for you? Dr. Steve Taylor explains how skills recognition is changing the job scene. Explore why college degrees are just one of many paths to success and how short-term programs can equip people with in-demand skills. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to stay in the know about the evolving job market​​​.

Get inspired by Dr. Steve Taylor's journey from student life to influencing national education policy. In this episode, Dr. Taylor shares how his passion for education led him to impact post-secondary education and workforce initiatives. His story is all about following your heart and making a real difference. Join us for a motivating conversation on personal and professional growth​​.

Want to up your networking game? Dr. Steve Taylor shares his tips on building social capital and making meaningful connections. Learn how his early networking experiences set the stage for his career success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your network, this episode offers friendly advice and practical tips for building relationships that matter​​.

Join Steve Taylor, D.B.A., as we explore essential career skills and the impact of a skills-based economy on today's workforce. Discover Dr. Taylor's inspiring journey from student to education policy leader, and learn effective strategies for networking and building professional connections. Stay tuned for insights into navigating the modern workforce.

Tune in as Dan Cockerell, former VP of Disney Magic Kingdom, explores the power of emotional intelligence in leadership. Discover how self-awareness and empathy can transform your personal and professional relationships and learn tips for connecting with others on a deeper level​​.

Join Dan Cockerell and our host as they discuss the importance of a positive attitude in problem-solving and teamwork. Cockerell shares his experiences and the value of persistence and creativity when facing challenges, offering practical advice for staying motivated​​.

Dan Cockerell dives into the crucial role of feedback in the workplace, discusssing how to give and receive constructive feedback effectively, and why honest communication is key to personal and team growth. Cockerell shares stories and strategies from his time at Disney to help you foster a supportive work environment​​.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dan Cockerell, former VP of Disney Magic Kingdom, as he shares his journey and valuable lessons in leadership. Explore the importance of emotional intelligence, maintaining a positive attitude, and the art of giving and receiving feedback in the workplace Cockerell's experiences offer practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and build stronger professional relationships​.

Transform your workplace with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Joy Chen discusses the importance of incentivizing DEI for innovation and equity. Ideal for HR professionals, business leaders and advocates for workplace diversity. 

Navigate the complexities of leading diverse teams with Joy Chen, CEO of the Multicultural Leadership Institute. This episode focuses on the essential skills for multicultural leadership and adapting your perspective for effective communication. A must-listen for leaders in diverse organizations. 

Discover your unique superpower and leverage it to support career success. In this episode we talk about how to identify your individual strengths and use them to shape a fulfilling career. Perfect for professionals at all stages, from entry-level to executive. 

Dive into the transformative world of leadership with Joy Chen, a seasoned leader in both the public and corporate sectors. This episode explores essential leadership skills, adaptability and ways to leverage your unique strengths to pursue career success. Ideal for aspiring leaders, HR professionals and anyone interested in personal development. 

In a time when filling job vacancies can be a challenge, Emily Dickens discusses an often overlooked talent pool: individuals who are formerly incarcerated. This episode explores initiatives to help these individuals re-enter the workforce and shows how HR professionals can play a pivotal role in giving them a second chance. Tune in to discover how inclusivity in hiring can benefit both employers and society at large.

Emily Dickens, an HR pro from the Society for Human Resource Management, joins Andréa Backman to discuss her view on the value of higher education for career goals and aspirations. Tune in to hear Emily’s take on the age-old question: Is college worth it?

Internships can be a game-changer in your career journey, but access isn’t always equal. Emily Dickens of the Society for Human Resource Management discusses how to make quality internships more accessible. Tune in for insights on career entry, internship opportunities, and HR best practices.

Discover the benefits of lateral career moves with Emily Dickens from the Society for Human Resource Management. This episode dives into some strategic advantages of lateral moves in career development. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this episode offers actionable advice from an HR pro.

Emily Dickens, an HR expert from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), joins us to discuss higher education and today’s job market. Tune in for valuable insights on education, career paths, and the skills employers are looking for. A must-listen for students, educators, and HR professionals.

Embrace career transitions with There’s Power in the Pivot on Hire-Ed. Byron Garrett, with his diverse professional background, shares insights on navigating career changes, maintaining integrity and leveraging opportunities. Essential listening for anyone considering a career shift.

Explore the power of mentorship on Hire-Ed. Byron Garrett delves into mentor-mentee relationships, sharing personal stories and tips on connecting with the right mentors. A must-listen for professionals seeking guidance and growth.

Unlock the secrets of effective networking in this special Hire-Ed mini-teaser. Byron Garrett, a renowned figure in education, government and business, shares actionable networking strategies. Perfect for professionals looking to expand their connections.

Discover the art of professional networking with Byron Garrett on Hire-Ed. Dive deep into career development, mentorship and the strategies behind effective networking. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, Byron’s insights offer valuable career advice.