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Conversation on TapEpisode 47: We Support the Eugene WeeklyWelcome back to Conversation on Tap!
In this episode, Jose and Joel are joined by Henry Houston to discuss journalism and writing for the Eugene Weekly.
But, first, Jose and Joel chat about what they are drinking: Lagunitas IPA and St. Pauli Girl.
For their FRED Talks, Jose talked about how virtual masses just aren't the same as attending in person, and Joel used his time to call out Andrew Sullivan for criticizing the 1619 Project, though he gave him credit for calling out the left on the Tara Reade scandal.
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Chasing the Sun: Your Chief Wellness Podcast with Mark Mohammadpour2. I'd like to introduce you to Tatiana and Colby, PR Heroes!Tatiana Skomski and Colby Reade live with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease respectively. We had a great chat about their career, how they live with their condition, and discuss advice for managers and those who live with or are working with those with similar conditions.
I so appreciated their time. And so will you!
About Tatiana:
Tatiana has 3 years of both agency and in-house public relations and social media experience. Additionally, she is the founder of Simply Balanced with Tati, a simple girl’s guide to navigating life, health and fitness with chronic illne...2019-09-0642 min
Coffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 30 Pt 1 - LIVE SHOW - The Importance of Asking QuestionsLive from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications, Colby talks about the importance of asking questions early on in your role ... how asking the right questions can actually make you sound smart and why questions are critical to setting you up for long term success. 2019-03-1714 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobInformational Interview Tips for Young Professionals, with Colby ReadeIn the digital age, nurturing our human relationships matter more than ever. This also applies to your job search! Informational interviews are a great way to begin building those relationships and to develop your network. Find Your Dream Job guest Colby Reade says that you need to think of informational interviews like a business meeting. You should go into them with a clear goal, a set of specific questions to ask, and a plan for following up. These conversations can not only help you in your job search; they can create a network that can help your career for...2019-03-1331 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee wth Colby Ep 32 - How to deal with an abusive bossAccusations leveled against Senator Amy Klobuchar recently have brought the issue of abusive bosses to the front of our conversation (see link below for detail). While not commenting on the Senator Klobuchar situation specifically, Colby shares his own examples of working with abusive bosses and the five steps every employee needs to take to address this kind of situation, whether their boss is throwing office supplies, cursing at staff or belittling team members in a staff meeting.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/amy-klobuchar-staff.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage 2019-03-0223 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 31 - The ONE strategy to best prepare you for job interviewsPreparing for a job interview can be an agonizing process as you likely will receive several opinions on how to present yourself ... from your attire to your resume to your cover letter. In today's episode, Colby shares the one strategy that has helped him weed through the multitude of opinions and best prepare himself for numerous interviews and how you can apply it to your own job search no matter your level in the industry.2019-02-1810 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee wit Colby Ep 29: Being open on your career pathLaunching into a career can feel intimidating and scary. Whether you are just graduating from school or moving from one field into a new industry, you may feel like you have to pick the RIGHT gig with the RIGHT organization which just adds an entire layer of nerves and stress to an already challenging situation.In today's episode, Colby shares why it is important to be open at every phase of your career path and why it is not important to land the RIGHT job right out of the gate. 2019-02-0213 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep. 28 - Networking 101Everyone knows they NEED to network, but not everyone knows HOW to network in a way that's going to move the needle on a job search or a career change. How do you build meaningful relationships with the people who can actually have a say in hiring decisions? Colby shares why he hates traditional "networking" and what steps any job seeker can take today to start building a robust network of professional colleagues.2019-01-1119 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee wit Colby Ep 27: Preparing for your annual reviewAnnual reviews can be a nerve wracking experience, especially if you are relatively new in your career or hoping for a raise/promotion. A few steps ahead of time can set you up for success and put you on the path to career growth.2018-12-2320 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep. 26 - The importance of saying Thank YouWant to inspire a team to go the extra mile? Want to be the colleague your teammates WANT to work with? Want to make fiends and build influence within your organization, with vendors and with partners? Start with two simple words: Thank You.In Today's episode, Colby shares the value of saying Thank you ... more than just the quick thanks we all tack onto the end of emails ... and some simple strategies to quickly express your gratitude with colleagues in a way that will uplift their day and help put you in a positive light.2018-11-2325 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep. 25 - Asking for a raiseAsking for a raise can be one of the trickiest conversations you'll have in your career. In today's episode, Colby shares the five steps you should follow when requesting a compensation increase, including how to position yourself in the strongest possible way with your boss and how too figure out what you're REALLY worth.2018-11-1719 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee wit Colby Ep 24. - 7 Tips for Prepping for your Next Job interviewInterviewing for a new job can be a stressful period, but making a boneheaded mistake can make the whole experience feel like a disaster. After walking through the job interview process dozens of times, Colby has gained some expert insight into what key steps can set you up for success, whether it's your screening interview with HR or the final sit down with the CEO. Listen in for these 7 tips to make prepping for your next job interview a breeze.2018-11-1231 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep. 23 - Health benefits and open enrollmentTis the season for OPEN ENROLLMENT. This is the time of year when employees have the opportunity to make fresh healthcare elections and making the wrong choices can cost you big in the longterm.In today's episode, Colby shares key tips for assessing which healthcare selections you should make and how to approach your open enrollment period.2018-11-0220 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep. 22 - Job offers and NegotiationGetting a job offer can be one of the most exciting moments of your year. But what if the salary is a little lower than you expected? Everyone says you are supposed to negotiate these days, but how do you actually put that into practice...especially if you are relatively young in your career and may be facing a competitive applicant pool?In today's episode, Colby shares personal stories of his own from salary negotiations gone wrong, how to get the salary you deserve and how to approach your compensation discussion appropriately.2018-10-2721 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep. 21 - Stop selling yourself short!Being self aware is one thing, but far too often job candidates (those coming out of school, those returning to the work force or those trying to change into a new field) focus on their perceived gaps instead of the real value they can bring to a new company.In today's episode, Colby shares real experiences of colleagues he has worked with who have had to work through this challenging mindset and what everyone can do to adjust their focus to emphasize their value instead of their shortcomings. 2018-10-2016 minCoffee with ColbyCWC Ep 20 - 6 Tips To Be Healthier At WorkIn our last episode, we talked about why it was so important to invest in your health in order to be your best on the job. Today, we go a step further and look at HOW to actually be healthier in the modern office.Colby shares six key tips that can help anyone live a healthier lifestyle, have more energy, feel more focused and enjoy their time on the job. 2018-10-0628 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep. 19 - Invest in your bodyHow we feel has a direct impact on our work performance and yet so many of us walk through life accepting chronic illness or pain as just part of the gig. In today's episode, Colby wants to encourage every person listening to continue to invest in learning what makes their own body tick and how to develop a health plan that promotes your best life for you.2018-09-2818 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Episode 18 - Job Hunting Tip - Keep your Funnel FullWhen job hunting, it can be tempting to zero in on one perceived opportunity that looks promising. The idea of quickly finding a role that is a good fit is so enticing and no one wants to have to step out of the recruitment process if another opportunity were to present itself. But this is a highly limiting approach to your job search.
In today's episode, Colby explains why it is critical to keep your job prospect funnel full regardless of how close you think you may be to an offer. Tune in to learn...2018-09-0919 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 17 - 4 Ways to Build Credibility Right AwayYour personal credibility plays a huge role in whether you succeed or fail in your professional role. If you have strong credibility, your boss is more likely to trust you with bigger projects and give you freedom to tackle work on your own terms (e.g., flex time, work remotely, etc). If your credibility is lousy, be prepared to be micromanaged.
But how do you build credibility if you are brand new to a role or a company? In today's episode, Colby shares examples of how credibility can help open doors on your professional path...2018-09-0119 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Ep. 16 - Stop saying "Fake it 'til you make it"A popular phrase to motivate young professionals, entrepreneurs and established professionals looking to make a career jump is to "Fake it till you make it." But is this the right phrase to use? In today's episode, Colby outlines why this popular phrase is actually harmful to professionals and what phrase we should be using instead. 2018-08-1915 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Ep. 15 - The Unemployment FiredrillLosing your job is a terrible experience, but it doesn't have to be as bad as many people think. Think of it like a major snow storm. If you have no supplies, being stuck inside for three days can be pretty painful. But if you have fresh groceries, candles, batteries and plenty of Netflix shows downloaded, the pending storm is easier to bear.
Building on his own experience pre-and-post unemployment, Colby shares the Unemployment Firedrill process - seven steps everyone can and should take to prepare themselves should they lose their job without notice. In...2018-08-1023 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Ep. 14 - Ask Colby - I just got fired ... what do I DO???Getting fired sucks, but it can happen to anyone. In this day and age of corporate mergers and restructuring, positions can be eliminated or downsized at almost any time and, often, with no notice.
In today's episode, a listener asks Colby, "I just lost my job, what should I DO?" Colby walks through the critical steps everyone should follow in the moments following a termination. Listen in as he walks through each action, from what to avoid in the conversation with HR to why self care is so important to how to take control of...2018-08-0524 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 13 - Getting Fired Pt1 - Colby's StoryGetting fired is one of the most stressful, traumatic experiences we can face in modern life, outranked only by death, divorce and imprisonment. And yet millions of people will face this challenge every year. Sometimes there are warning signs, but often your pink slip comes out of nowhere.
In the first part of a three-part series, Colby shares why getting fired is so traumatic and opens up with his own story of getting the boot two-months before he was supposed to get married. Listen in for tips on important steps to AVOID when going through...2018-08-0424 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Ep. 12 - Building a great resumeThe saying in poker holds true - "You can't win a game in the first hand, you can only lose it in the first hand."
Like a poker hand, resumes are a necessary evil in the job hunt that can do little in leading you to final success, but when done wrong can knock you out of the running entirely. You can spend hours agonizing over a document that a hiring manager may glance at for ten seconds before deciding whether to keep you in the running for a role.
In...2018-07-2918 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Episode 11 - BurnoutWhether you are a high powered executive overseeing a Fortune 500 company, an entrepreneur boot strapping your first start up or a recent college grad in her first nine months on the job, burn out can happen to anyone. The important thing is recognizing it and knowing how to recover from it.
In this episode, Colby shares examples of what burn out really feels like that anyone can relate to, what causes it in the first place and strategies to work through it and feel your best. This is a must listen for any new professional...2018-07-2115 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 10 - Understanding your health benefitsHealthcare is more complicated than ever before and with a workforce facing chronic health conditions and rampant mental health challenges, accessing that care is more important than ever. Unfortunately, many new professionals gloss over the finer points of their health plan when they start a new job.
In today's episode, Colby looks at some of the key areas of your health benefits you should review as soon as you start a job in order to identify all of the perks and resources available to you to live your healthiest life.2018-07-0819 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Episode 9 - Finding opportunityTo grow your career, you need two things - a commitment to doing your job well and the opportunity to excel. Unfortunately, opportunity doesn't make an appointment and it doesn't exactly come with a road map.
In today's episode we talk about the four ways you can show up and do your job the right way every day so that you are ready to seize an opportunity when it presents itself.2018-06-2417 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Ep 8 - Informational InterviewsWhat is the one job hunting tool that is more important and more valuable than a good resume or cover letter? What one strategy will get you more results than spending hours trolling job boards online? The Informational interview.
In today's episode, Colby shares the value of informational interviews, how he has used these tools to get several positions along his own career path and how you can put this to work whether you are a brand new college grad or a seasoned professional making a mid-life career change.2018-06-1719 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 7 - Vacation TimeAs a nation, we desperately need a vacation and yet employees regularly forego vacation time (which is part of their negotiated compensation) for the good of the office. In this episode, Colby takes a look at why we are so hesitant to take time off, why it's a health risk and the habit that so many people fall into that sabotages their time off.
Pulling from his own experience moving away from a "constantly connected" mindset to a far more productive workplace approach that utilizes regular time off, Colby shares a six-step blueprint for young...2018-06-1121 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 5 - How to fix a screw upIf you aren't screwing up, you aren't growing. It's a maxim that we are taught throughout our lives but when you have a "face palm" moment at work, it can be incredibly painful. So how do you recover when something like this happens?
In today's episode, Colby pulls out one of his own top-5 most embarrassing professional moments to walk through how to respond when you screw up at work and how to work through the situation in a way that can help your career.2018-06-0317 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 6 - Recovering from a screw up pt 2In a follow up to episode 5, Colby talks about how to recover from making a big mistake when there is no obvious way to make things right. Listen along as he walks you through the most embarrassing moment of his career and how he managed to come back from this epic face palm.2018-06-0318 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee with Colby Ep 4. - Giving criticism and constructive feedbackData shows that even the most senior leaders hate giving feedback and will often take extreme measures to avoid saying something that could be viewed as criticism even if it means the company suffers. Why are we so afraid to give constructive criticism when it's the only way for our team to grow and improve?
In today's episode, Colby Reade shares two examples from his own history in the workplace ... one of which involves a thrown stapler and a rage-y manager ... and discusses how to give (and how to NOT give) effective feedback.2018-05-2914 minCoffee with ColbyCoffee With Colby Ep 3 - How to diffuse friction with your coworkersFew things are as frustrating as when you are TRYING to do your job and some goon in another department seems hell bent on making that impossible. How do you work through those moments of friction in a positive way in order to do your job more efficiently and effectively?
In this episode of the Coffee with Colby podcast, Colby shares some real life examples of how friction between coworkers can crop up in the office, WHY it behooves you to be proactive in diffusing the tension and HOW to help your colleagues get on...2018-05-2715 min
PR TalkBoth Sides of the Aisle with PRSA Oregon Pres., Colby ReadeIf you’ve been listening to PR Talk recently, you might have learned about our new partnership with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Oregon. But what you’re probably more interested in is that PRSA Oregon’s prez, Colby Reade, APR, has experience in both broadcast media and public relations. So, of course we sat him down to capture this valuable perspective for you. https://www.veracityagency.com/podcast/colby-reade/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-09-0753 min
PR TalkBoth Sides of the Aisle with PRSA Oregon Pres., Colby ReadeIf you’ve been listening to PR Talk recently, you might have learned about our new partnership with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Oregon. But what you’re probably more interested in is that PRSA Oregon’s prez, Colby Reade, APR, has experience in both broadcast media and public relations. So, of course we sat him down to capture this valuable perspective for you. https://www.veracityagency.com/podcast/colby-reade/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-09-0751 min