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UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 2, Episode 5: Managing Up - Applying Management Best Practices for Career SuccessJoin Judson and Jerome for a discussion on the topic of managing up. In this episode, the career coaches share how applying the best practices of a good manager can propel you to career success. The concept of managing up is often used as a remedy for navigating the workplace with a supervisor who is overwhelmed and not providing good leadership. Actually, there are a number of scenarios where an employee may want to 'manage up' to help his/her supervisor and team achieve goals.
You can reach the podcast at UpLevelCareers@gmail.com. We'd love to h...2021-06-2453 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 2 - Episode 4: Achieving a Positive Work-Life IntegrationIn this episode, Judson and Jerome discuss the idea of work-life integration (aka work-life balance) and how to evaluate oneself with regard to achieving the most effective integration. Topics of discussion include avoiding burnout by setting boundaries, prioritizing personal well-being, and how careful planning is a critical aspect of integrating work responsibilities with individual live roles. 2021-04-171h 05UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 2 - Episode 3: Working Toward a PromotionAre you ready for the next step in your career? Join Judson and Jerome for this episode of the UpLevel Your Career Podcast for a discussion on how to position yourself to secure a promotion. 2020-12-311h 06UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 2 - Episode 2: Internal Networking and Finding a MentorIn this episode, Judson and Jerome discuss the benefits of mentorship and the importance of networking within an organization as a component of career success. 2020-12-3159 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 2 - Episode 1: Showing Up As Your Best SelfJudson & Jerome launch season two of the podcast with a discussion about the importance of showing up as your best self in the workplace and in life. 2020-11-051h 05UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1 - Bonus Episode: Staying Positive During an Extended Job SearchBy listener request, Judson and Jerome offer some tips for staying motivated and maintaining a positive mindset during a job search that's taking longer than expected. From self-care to networking, join us to discuss strategies for staying focused and resilient. 2020-10-101h 04UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 12: The Marketing of YouIn the final episode of the first season of UpLevel Your Career, Judson and Jerome are joined by Janet Beach, Managing Partner of US Marketing Services, Inc. in San Francisco. Janet shares her insights on how a job search is analogous to a marketing campaign. Janet volunteers as the Chairman, Executive Director of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Job Forum (www.thejobforum.org), a non-profit focused on helping professionals identify and succeed in landing their next career job. She is also a best-selling author, How to Get a Job in the San Francisco Bay Area. 2020-07-1800 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 11: Job Search Over 50More mature job seekers often fear age discrimination in the workplace. Ageism can feel like more of a challenge when you're looking to make a career change and are seeking new opportunities. What if you could see your experience as a seasoned employee as a real strength? Join us for our discussion of ways to leverage your maturity and experience for career success. 2020-07-0300 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 10: Leveraging the Performance Appraisal for Career SuccessJoin Career Coaches Judson Walsh and Jerome Imhoff as they talk about performance evaluations and the ways in which savvy employees can leverage the employee review as a jumping off point for continued success. Learn to prepare for the review, how to communicate your own goals, and even how to handle feedback that might not be fair. 2020-06-2300 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 9: Setting a Course for Success - The First 13 WeeksIn this podcast, Judson and Jerome offer advice for mapping out a plan for career success during the typical 90-day probationary period. For more information about this podcast or to offer feedback, please comment below and/or email us at UpLevelCareers@gmail.com. 2020-05-2600 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 8: Job Offers & NegotiationYour job interview went as planned, and you are receiving an offer of employment. Now what? Negotiating salary and benefits can be a challenge. In this podcast, Judson and Jerome discuss negotiation strategies and elements to consider with respect to total compensation. 2020-04-2900 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 7: Acing the Job Interview!In this episode, Judson & Jerome discuss strategies for successful interviewing. Join the coaches as they share tips for preparing for the interview, suggestions for how to answer difficult questions, and the best ways to close the interview and follow-up. 2020-04-2500 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 6: Informational InterviewsDefinition: An informational interview is a meeting to learn about the real-life experience of someone working in a field or company that interests you. It's not a job interview, so it's important to keep focused on getting information, not a job offer. Join Judson and Jerome as they discuss how Informational Interviewing can be an effective tool as part of a strategic job search. 2020-04-1300 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 5: Navigating UncertaintyJoin Judson and Jerome as they welcome Executive Coach, Bobbie LaPorte of San Francisco. Bobbie shares her expertise on the topic of navigating uncertainty, especially during times of change (such as the current coronavirus outbreak). 2020-04-0600 minUpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 4: Networking vs. Not Working, Part 2In episode 2, we wrap-up our chat about the importance of networking, including the need to follow-up with any new contacts you add to your network. In addition, we discuss virtual networking during the current coronavirus outbreak. 2020-03-2400 min
UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 3: Networking vs. Not Working Part 1Everyone knows that building a network is a critical aspect of career success. But, how do you build a network? How do you make the most of a networking event? How do I introduce myself? Join us for answers to these questions and more. 2020-03-0100 min
UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 2: Organizing a Career Search: Assessment (Part 2)Join Judson & Jerome for part two of their discussion on Assessment as the first step in conducting a strategic job search. In this episode, your career coaches talk about leveraging interests, hobbies, and talents as a key to determining your next career move. As well, they briefly discuss formal assessments, including the Keirsey Temperament Sorter (MBTI), Enneagram, and others. 2020-02-1800 min
UpLevel Your Career with Judson & JeromeSeason 1, Episode 1: Organizing a Career Search: AssessmentJoin Career Coaches, Judson Walsh and Jerome Imhoff as they discuss Assessment as the first step in launching a strategic job search. In this episode, Judson and Jerome talk about self-assessment, including identifying career needs, evaluating corporate culture, designing a dream job, and employing a C-LIST (Location, Industry, Size, Type + Culture) to create a list of target companies. 2020-02-0500 min