Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits

Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits

Hosted by: Donna Shannon

The world of work in the US is changing, especially as Gen X, Millenialls and those to come after us seek positions of leadership that still allow them to be themselves. Join us as we explore modern business, changing...

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Gig Out: Mastering Your Career on Your Terms

Episode #28

The Gig Economy seems to be the hot way to earn a living without having a job. Yet, it really is nothing new. As early as 2010, career coaches and experts were touting the potential of Protean careers, where people...
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Why Does Emotional Intelligence Matter?

Episode #27

The term “emotional intelligence” has been batted around for years, but what is it? And how does it make leaders more effective? In a world where people spend the majority of their time at work, it has been proven...
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How Networking Works

Episode #26

Most people HATE even the thought of networking. Their minds conjure the worst possible situation: a mass of 200+ people standing in a crowded room, shoving business cards at each other and trying to make a strong...
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Making Your Passion Your Career

Episode #25

Is it REALLY possible to do what you love AND get paid for it? Even better, can you get paid WELL? All too often, people who pursue their passions professionally are asked to take a dip in salary or benefits just for...
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The Ghosting Epidemic in Business

Episode #24

Ghosting (noun): the practice of ending a relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. While originally used in the dating world, job seekers are now turning this...
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What is a 'Job Search Strategy' Anyway?

Episode #23

Believe it or not, just searching for jobs online and filling out applications is not a real job search strategy. So, what are you really doing all day? From dealing with the HR departments to tracking down hiring...
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When Manners Matter in Building Professional Relationships

Episode #22

It seems like today that manners and etiquette often get pushed aside, even in the workplace. However, these important social conventions do more than just dictate how professionals should communicate with each other....
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What Does 'Excellent Communication Skills' Really Mean?

Episode #21

You’ve seen it in every single job posting’s requirement: “Must have excellent communication skills.” In fact, it is such a cliché, the words themselves have become meaningless. So, why does HR keep using them? Even...
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What to Expect When You're Expecting...A New Tattoo!

Episode #20

We love tattoos! However, walking in to a shop for your first tattoo can be daunting! We speak with Tattooers Sarah Jamison of Lucky 13 in Lakewood, CO and Monica Lee of Auspicious Tattoo in Boulder, CO about what to...
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Body Piercing: You Can do Better Than the Mall

Episode #19

Modern Body Piercing has existed as a sub-culture of a sub-culture since the 1970’s, but has seen a surge in mainstream popularity since the 1990’s. Now, more popular than ever, Professional Body Piercer’s want you to...
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Becoming a Successful Failure

Episode #18

Failure: an inevitable fact of life. But is it actually the backbone of real success? My guest Jordan George, speaker, HR and Talent Development Leader and a successful screw-up will talk about how failure is the...
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Solve the People Puzzle

Episode #17

With the current record-breaking low unemployment, companies are fighting to attract and retain top talent. One of the best tools is to develop a good company culture. But what does that really mean? While both...
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