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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Overcoming Employment Barriers by Becoming a Trauma-Informed Employer

Episode #16

For most of the USA, the unemployment rate is hovering between 2.5% to 4%. However, for people struggling with such difficulties as addiction recovery, domestic violence, and homelessness, the unemployment rates soar...
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Bonnie Low-Kramen's Dream Career: From Celebrity Personal Assistant to International Speaker

Episode #15

If you’ve seen “The Devil Wears Prada,” you may have one vision of what it means to be the personal assistant to a celebrity. But what is the reality like? My guest, Bonnie Low-Kramen, worked with Oscar winning...
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Diversity and the Ink Ceiling

Episode #14

Is your company embracing its company culture or is it unwittingly falling into groupthink? While everyone wants to “fit into” an organization, diversity can unconsciously be pushed to the wayside – including the...
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I, Too, Am Qualified: The Face of Age Discrimination

Episode #13

It’s hard to believe that only in their 40s, many Gen Xers are facing age discrimination in their job searches and at work. However, employers that follow this practice are overlooking a vast resource in terms of...
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What makes a great resume?

Episode #12

Resumes: your foot in the door to a wonderful job or the cursed document that will get you sent straight to the rejection pile. How can you make sure that you are using all the best practices to land interviews? Along...
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Is Your Job the Right Fit?

Episode #11

We spend more time at work than we do with our friends and family. If you aren’t excited about your career, this quickly turns into a grind that must be endured rather than a sense of joy and accomplishment. With my...
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The $10,000 Consultant and the Power of Value

Episode #10

There is truth in that you get what you pay for. In a world that says, “Millennials are destroying industries,” it’s important to understand when it is necessary to pay for some expert advice – or insist on getting...
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Job Hunting for Introverts

Episode #9

Everyone knows that networking is crucial to job hunting. But what if the mere idea of networking makes your heart palpated and sweat pour from your brow? Believe it or not, even the most introverted job seeker can...
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Reputation Matters

Episode #8

Chances are, your purchasing decisions are strongly influenced by reputation marketing, even if you don’t know what that is. Hardly anyone even goes out to eat without checking the reviews of a new restaurant. Smart...
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Thriving in Boom and Bust Markets

Episode #7

Boom and bust markets hit not only the stock market, but the employment market as well. For example, the Denver market is seeing some unprecedented growth in the real estate market. But just a few years ago, the scene...
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A Recruiter's View on Behavioral Interviews

Episode #6

Have you ever been on an interview and gotten blindsided by behavioral interview questions? Commonly used to force the candidate to think of specific times in their work history that relate to the topic at hand,...
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Know Your Numbers to Drive Your Performance

Episode #5

Whether you are a job seeker or a business owner, knowing your numbers is critical to gauging your success, your performance, and – most importantly – how you can improve your results. Our guest Sean Kaiser, Director...
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