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Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsSeason 4 FinaleThe Career Couch with Dr. Carole & Friends had a diverse and amazing group of subject matters experts this season from various locations around the world. The listeners were privileged to hear from many who were authors and had completed a lot of research to support their discussion. The topics were rich and engaging. The listeners commented and sent feedback to me from every continent. I want thank my listeners for being interested and finding value in these topics and guests. I also want to thank my guests in season four: Mark Bobbitt and Chris Edmonds, consultants and c...2022-05-1004 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsStarting Your Small Business (Before Leaving your Job)Are you thinking about quitting your job and pursuing that great idea that has been on your mind for years? Numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau found that a whopping 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, surpassing the record set in 2020 of 4.4 million. Your podcast host, Dr. Carole Isom-Barnes, also took the leap and left her traditional job over a decade ago to pursue her entrepreneurial dream. As the now business owner of Xperience Leadership, LLC , for twelve years, she takes the mic solo to offer sound advice in the midst of the Great...2022-05-1027 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsManaging Your Personal BrandBrand expert, Sonya Barnes of Sonya Barnes International, places great emphasis on the need to develop your personal brand and not be satisfied with your default brand. In this episode, she stresses the need to be consistent with your personal brand standards and the importance of never falling beneath those standards regardless of the environment. Sonya also walks us through the model of personal branding: A = AppearanceB = BehaviorC = Communication (verbal and non-verbal)D = Digital footprintFor those working from home or in hybrid environments, she provides advice on how to remain professionally visible, show value, and advance one's...2022-04-2531 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsSurviving Office PoliticsAuthor and business consultant, Michael (Chang) Wenderoth, discusses a topic that we have all experienced – office politics. If you haven’t experienced it, you are likely to at some point in your career. He posits that we should not ignore office politics, but rather engage in it for the benefit of our careers. He refers to the management of office politics as a “legitimate skill” that must be learned in the same manner as any other soft skill. His book, Get Promoted: What You’re REALLY Missing at Work That’s Holding You Back , is available April 6th and offers...2022-04-0446 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsNavigating a Promotion and Organizational Success - Part 2Comcast President and Special Counsel to the CEO, Steve White, continues with part two of "Navigating a Promotion and Organizational Success." In episode 2, Steve, discusses employee growth from an organizational and employee perspective. Organizationally, he shares how leaders can and should ensure their teams are experiencing growth, fair promotions, and healthy cultures. He candidly discusses the need for termination of those leaders who disrespect employees or are not living the organization's values. He also lays out a process to build systems that break down walls of communication for the overall organizational good.At the employee level...2022-03-2132 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsNavigating a Promotion and Organizational Success - Part 1Steve White, President of Comcast’s West Division for eleven years, and now serving as President and special counsel to the Comcast CEO, allows us to experience his personal journey of professional successes and failures, as he climbed the corporate ladder. In part 1 of the podcast, he provides the listeners with tried and proven wisdom on getting promoted and understanding your "whys." He states, "If you are doing something that is not consistent with your "why" and purpose, it's a problem."He also addresses: what he looks for when selecting leaders for a role,the...2022-03-0731 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsTaking Accountability (and Ownership) of ResultsMost leaders believe they are accountable because they are successful. Not so, says this week's guest, Michael Timms, author of "How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability: Three Habits That Make or Break Leaders and Elevate Organizational Performance."In this episode, Michael addresses three behaviors or habits of personal accountability:not blaming,looking in the mirror, andengineering the solutionHe also discusses the organizational impact of a culture of blame and what he means when he states, "We are not asking leaders to risk their lives, only their egos." Michael is a leadership development consultant...2022-02-2139 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsImproving Leader's Problem-solving EffortsJamie Flinchbaugh is an author and advisor who has worked with over 300 companies around the world, including Harley-Davidson, Intel, Mars, Amazon, Crayola, Fidelity, and Whirlpool. For three decades, he has coached at every level - from entry-level employees to experienced CEOs of multi-billion-dollar corporations. He joins the Career Couch with a perspective on successful project management, with less emphasis on tools, such as Lean and Kaizen methodologies, and more focus on shaping behaviors for organizational problem-solving. He addresses how leaders should: normalize and interpret behaviors,measure behaviors and observations,focus on the "how" of the work (and...2022-02-0738 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsStepping Into Your Own Power (Self-Evolution)Joining us all the way from Italy this week, is Dr. Barbara Dallay Pezze. She is an international leadership coach and speaker with 18 years of global experience inspiring leaders and entrepreneurs to discover and reach their purpose via self-evolution. In this episode, Dr. Dallay Pezze explains the power we each possess and the importance of being aware of our options to have choices - especially when our circumstances may appear as if we do not have power. She addressees what it really means to be empowered and waking up to the story we tell ourselves about who we...2022-01-2439 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsDriving Organizational Change with RespectSeason 4 kicks off with Mark Bobbitt and Chris Edmonds, co-authors of "Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture that Doesn't Suck." In this episode, they address how putting "good first" can impact every organizational metric and create sustainable organizational change. They begin with a great discussion on the value of respecting employees and transition to making respect a quantifiable goal, that is tactical and not vague, and results in guaranteed outcomes. And, if you really want to move the needle in your organization, check out their book, found here. 2022-01-1144 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsWelcome to Season 4!Welcome to Season 4 of the Career Couch with Dr. Carole & Friends. Be prepared to enjoy subject matter expert advice and opinions from authors, consultants, leaders and researchers from all around the world this season on workplace and organizational issues. As always, we have new topics and new guests - please enjoy!I look forward to you joining us every other Monday for a new episode!Dr. Carole Isom-Barnes can be reached at Carole@XperienceLeadership.com or visit www.XperienceLeadership.com for further information. 2022-01-1101 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsSeason 3 FinaleThis third season was all about you and your well-being as we had amazing episodes with dynamic guests and topics. I want to thank you, listeners, for tuning in each week. I also want to thank my guests and friends who took the time to serve as co-leads and share their diverse expertise and knowledge: Dr. Joe Grasso, clinical psychologistMs. Chris Bush, Homeland Security expert and private investigatorDr. Rob Fazio, clinical psychologist, author, and business ownerDr. Edward Brodkin, psychiatry professor and author Ms. Ashley Pallathra, researcher and authorMs. Wanda Pierce, consultant and business ownerDr. Karen Geiger, consultant and bu...2021-11-0304 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsElevating Yourself to New HeightsTracy Litt is a proven powerhouse of transformation. As a certified leadership expert, mindset coach, and spiritual advisor (and licensed hypnotherapist) , she helps people across the globe to break the patterns that bind them so they can become the highest versions of themselves. As founder of The Litt Factor, a personal growth and coaching company, she reaches people through private coaching, group programs, immersive workshops & seminars, speaking and online courses. Tracy is also the celebrated author of Worthy Human, a featured Amazon best-seller. She has been praised for her outstanding TEDx talk. In this episode she walks us...2021-11-0140 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsMaking Work, Work (For You)"Own it. Love it. Make it Work." This is the title of the new book from productivity expert/consultant and best-selling author, Carson Tate. Carson takes the listeners on a transformational journey in owning one's career and making any job work. She walks us through four doors: door #1- escaping, door #2 - remaining in misery, door #3 - leaving the 9-5 and becoming an entrepreneur, or door #4 - owning it, loving it and making it work. She offers actionable tools and approaches, such as The Five Essentials to support the listeners in pursuit of door #4. "Own it...2021-10-1836 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsLeading the Way in Healthcare (via Career Transformation)Dr. Randy Cook, a well-respected clinician with four decades as a surgeon, educator and organizational leader, gifts the listeners with his wisdom and insight in many areas. Dr. Cook also serves as a professional coach with MD Coaches, a company dedicated to coaching and empowering physicians to achieve their best version of themselves. In this episode, he addresses: his late-in-career professional failure as a practitionerhis career recovery/transformation via self-reflection and identification of transferable skills.He also offers advice to those interested in attending medical school or are currently in medical school; he shares his opinion on top...2021-10-1130 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsBreaking It Down: White PrivilegeDr. Karen Geiger of Karen Geiger & Associates, consults with organizations and individuals to create awareness on the issue of white privilege, implement change and alter the race narrative. In this episode she addresses: her personal journey with race and how she became comfortable with her own white privilegesocial identity and racethe need to reframe white identitythe significance of changing white people's level of awareness for the benefit of all societyhow to fight the system and policies which have disparate impact.Dr. Geiger can be reached at www.KarenGeiger.com.Contact the host at Carole@Xper...2021-09-2744 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsTransitioning to Your Dream Job - Part 2Transitioning to Your Dream Job continues with part 2 and an inspiring and realistic conversation with Ms. Wanda Pierce. Wanda leveraged her successful corporate America experiences with Mobil, Johnson & Johnson and Merck, to transition to her dream roles in the area of philanthropy. She is the business owner of Pierce Consulting Works, LLC, which provides interim CEO services for non-profits in the midst of change and the producer and host of "Philanthropy Matters" on WERA 96.7 in Virginia. Wanda is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Business School. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact the host at Carole @Xperience...2021-09-1338 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsTransitioning to Your Dream Job - Part 1Chief inspiration officer and coach, Tony Martignetti joins the Career Couch in Part 1 of a series on "Transitioning to Your Dream Job." He discusses how he transitioned from a career in finance and strategy and a passion for art, to one where he guides leaders who are ready to transition to their fullest potential. He also provides advice and strategies to maneuver you closer to you dream job.Tony leaves us with some thought-provoking questions, such as, "What's your why?" and “What patterns do you want to break?" Tony is also the author of, " Climbing the Rig...2021-09-0632 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsFostering Meaningful ConnectionsDr. Edward Brodkin and therapist Ashley Pallathra are the leading experts on human connection. In this episode, they discuss their co-authored new book, Missing Each Other: How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections, which is based upon years of research and identifies "attunement" as a practice to create deeper levels of connection. They address: the importance of "attunement" and how this practice can improve personal well-being and work teams. four components of human connection: relaxed awareness, listening, understanding, and mutual responsivenessthe balance between person-to-person interactions and machines/technology the difficulty in accomplishing "attunement" via virtual engagementTheir book...2021-08-2342 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsCoping and Growing During a CrisisDr. Rob Fazio, a licensed psychologist, crisis consultant and executive advisor, speaks on the topic of Coping and Growing During a Crisis. He shares his personal story (of coping through the pandemic and losing his father in the 9/11 tragedy) to support listeners in understanding that crisis is a part of life that requires preparation and growth. He also addresses:how to prepare for a crisis and mental toughnesshow to take control of your experience and transition to a place of growthleading during a crisisthe significance of self-care and care of othersthe impact of loss on one's identityD...2021-08-0942 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsPushing Through The BurnoutHost of the Career Couch with Dr. Carole and Friends, Carole Isom-Barnes, takes the mic solo (no guests or friends) in this episode to address quitting your job due to workplace stress. Focus is on three major areas of consideration - financial, professional, and emotional - to support employees as they contemplate abruptly leaving their employer. 2021-08-0220 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsUnderstanding Workplace Violence - Part 2Trained in homeland security and forensics, and now serving as a workplace violence consultant via her company, Blue Line Security Services, Chris Bush returns for part two of the discussion on workplace violence. In this episode she addresses actions you should take if you are a victim of workplace violence and how every organization: needs a workplace violence plan, policies, training and communication that cascades down from senior leaders to all employees should create a workplace violence prevention programmust correct employee behavior before the issues become larger issues.Contact Chris Bush at: Ladipi@att.net or 803-645...2021-07-2623 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsUnderstanding Workplace Violence - Part 1Chris Bush, trained in homeland security, forensics (and more) has an extensive background as a security expert in various capacities: private investigator, law enforcement officer and most important to this podcast episode, as a workplace violence consultant. She discusses workplace violence, in part 1, in a straight-forward, hold no punches manner. Chris identifies workplace violence in ways you may not have previously considered and addresses warning signs that every employee and employee should pay attention to at work. Contact Chris Bush at: Ladipi@att.net or 803-645-7026Note: Any reference to spe...2021-07-1927 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsRecognizing (and Managing) Mental Health in the Workplace - Part 2Clinical psychologist and senior workforce director of mental health, Dr. Joe Grasso, continues the mental health discussion in Part 2 of this episode. He discusses:the role everyone has in de-stigmatizing mental health and challenging misconceptionsthe significance of businesses placing mental health on the radar and going beyond webinarshow to support employeeshow to create a more mentally healthy workforce to build resiliency and enable employees to become more adaptive to changewhen you need to seek mental health support. If you have a need for mental health services, consider contacting the following sources for help: The National Institute of Me...2021-07-1233 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsRecognizing (and Managing) Mental Health in the Workplace - Part 1Season 3 kicks off with Dr. Joe Grasso, clinical psychologist and senior director of workforce mental health at Lyra Health. He provides insight in episode 1 on:how to prepare managers to be more aware of emotional distresshow far organizations and leaders should go to address mental health with employeesthe ways in which educational content has changed to support employees with specific needs (i.e., parental, race-based stress)how to normalize mental health conversation without over-stepping.If you have a need for mental health services, consider contacting the following sources for help: The National Institute of Mental HealthThe Nat...2021-07-0534 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsWelcome to Season 3!Welcome to Season 3 of the Career Couch with Dr. Carole & Friends! You asked for it and you got it - topics that are on your mind, right now. Season 3 is based off of the feedback I received from you in Season 2. We are introducing all new friends and guests, starting with Dr. Joe Grasso, clinical psychologist and senior director of workforce mental health at Lyra. I look forward to you joining us each Monday for a new episode.Dr. Carole 2021-07-0501 min

Build a Vibrant Culture PodcastThe Doctor’s Orders for Leadership Success | Carole Isom-BarnesThe doctor is in! Dr. Carole Isom-Barnes is our very special guest on this week’s episode. Dr. Isom-Barnes is a retired Bank of America senior leader and the current President of Xperience Leadership. She earned her PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and is now a graduate professor of Strategic Communication at Queens University. As a chair, vice-chair, and director on multiple boards, Dr. Isom-Barnes has helped evaluate CEO performance and compensation. She specializes in supporting organizations through restructuring, strategic planning, C-suite turnovers, and cost-cutting measures.Dr. Isom-Barnes shares with us her own ex...2021-06-2324 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsSeason 2 FinaleThank you listeners for taking the time to return to Season 2, which was even more robust than Season 1. I especially want to thank my guests for taking the time to share their knowledge and wisdom: Ms. Liz Kislik , Management Consultant, Liz Kislik AssociatesDr. Brian Kropp, Chief of HR Research, GartnerDr. Kori Diehl, ConsultantDr. Daniel Kim, Director of People and Culture, RaindropDr. Alexis Carreiro, Consultant and podcast host of Failing ForwardMs. Angela Woods, CEO, Girls Scouts Ms. Tayuanee Dewberry, Executive Director, Temple IsraelThe Career Couch with Dr. Carole & Friends will begin Season 3 with...2021-04-1304 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsMonetizing the Cost of Poor LeadershipThe recent death of George Floyd and the current trial of Derek Chauvin, the accused ex-officer facing charges for his death, conjures uncomfortable emotions and images for most. Host of the Career Couch with Dr. Carole & Friends, Carole Isom-Barnes, goes solo in this episode - no friends. She offers her perspective and creates awareness on the cost of poor leadership, such as that which was demonstrated in the George Floyd video. This bonus episode addresses:the damage created by those in your organization who are poor leadersthe impact of failing to exercise the basic tenets of le...2021-04-0515 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsFailing Forward - Part 2Dr. Alexis Carreiro, host of the "Fun with Failure" podcast, returns with part 2 of this discussion on "Failing Forward." She offers her perspective on how to identify your why as you manage the four stages of failure and also provides suggestions on how to respect the process of success.You can learn more about Dr. Carreiro and her work at The PitchProf.com and funwithfailure.com. 2021-03-2926 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsFailing Forward - Part 1"Fun with Failure" podcast host, Dr. Alexis Carreiro, joins the Career Couch this week. Dr. Carreiro, a self-described "recovering perfectionist," is a business communication coach and consultant. Her mission is to transform lives by empowering people to find their voice and confidently share their ideas and stories with the world. She takes us on a personal journey in this episode as she supports the listeners in managing failure. You can learn more about her work and podcast at ThePitchProf.com or funwithfailure.com.2021-03-2234 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & Friends"ReTiming" Your Future - Part 2The "universe rewards movement - you keep moving if you are moving", according to Dr. Kori Diehl, a certified coach who employs evidence-based techniques from the fields of future studies. She returns to the Career Couch to discuss what she has researched and termed "ReTIMEment." Listen as Dr. Diehl, shares her insights and offers coaching on how to proactively repurpose your life and career, now and "be in choice about your future." This discussion addresses the narratives we tell ourselves to stop us from thinking about our future possibilities. 2021-03-1526 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & Friends"ReTiming" Your Future - Part 1Dr. Kori Diehl, a certified coach who employs evidence-based techniques from the fields of future studies, joins the Career Couch to discuss what she has researched and termed "ReTIMEment." This deep discussion addresses the significance of planning now for your future time in the same way in which you plan for your financial retirement. While not a discussion on financial planning, topics include realizing one's income-producing potential, managing growth and reinvention, and staying relevant despite physical or cognitive decline. 2021-03-0831 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsPredicting Workplace Trends in 2021 and Beyond - Part 2Dr. Brian Kropp, Chief of Research at Gartner Human Resource Practice returns to the podcast to continue the discussion on workplace trends in 2021 and beyond. In this final episode he shares data and research on the intersection of mental health, privacy and vaccinations in the workplace. His article, entitled, "9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2021 and Beyond" can be found at Harvard Business Review at hbr.org. 2021-03-0123 min

Career Couch with Dr. Carole & FriendsPredicting Workplace Trends in 2021 and Beyond- Part 1Dr. Brian Kropp, Chief of Research at Gartner Human Resource Practice, joins the podcast to discuss data and research on a host of workplace topics, to include: gender gapsemployee work experience vs. employee life experiencesremote worker biasBLMcompensation transparencyHis supporting article, entitled, "Nine Trends That Will Shape Work in 2021 and Beyond" can be found on Harvard Business Review at hbr.org. 2021-02-2234 min