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Always On CX:EXPractical AI in CX: From Tedious Call Notes to Instant AI Summaries | Ep. 25With all the excitement, confusion, and hype around AI, it's tough to cut through the noise and figure out what works and what's worth investing in. On Always On CX:EX, host Sarah Skidd, product marketing manager at Voca by AudioCodes, talks with Jon Zoltie, an AI and contact center expert, to talk about using AI at the end of the call.ㅤThey break down the practical steps: turning on call recording, getting accurate transcription, unlocking AI summarization, and adding AI sentiment analysis. Using a university handling a million calls a year across IT, enrollment, fi...
2026-01-0916 minAlways On CX:EX2026 Predictions with Jon Zoltie | Ep. 24Humans win, and bots assist. A return to real human connections, contact centers being designed for people first and bot second, and customers increasingly opting out of those AI loops that go round in circles. Jon Zoltie talk through top five predictions for 2026 in the contact center environment: the option to speak to a human at every step rather than buried deep within menu systems; CRMs losing a little bit of their status as the gospel of truth as organizations realize the contact center captures what customers actually said, how they said it, how they felt—more objective—and that...
2025-12-2908 min
Career NavigatorDriving to Work Is a Slam DunkIn this episode, Dr. Chip Roper interviews Nate Frank from ZRG Partners. Nate is a former professional basketball player and the president of executive search for ZRG Partners, one of the fastest growing executive search firms in the world. In this interview, he talks about how he navigated his own career journey, and provides his perspective on how job seekers can differentiate themselves from the competition in the current market.Career Navigator ProgramProfessional CoachingGive to VOCA Center
2025-12-1933 minCareer NavigatorNovember Job Market: Freeze & SqueezeIn this episode, Ken Kinard, Sarah Evers, and Liz Sastre discuss the VOCA November Job Market Report. These monthly reports are designed to give you perspective on the economy, knowledge of key trends in the job market, and insights for each market segment. You can get your own copy of the report at https://www.vocacenter.org/jobmarketreport.Career Navigator ProgramProfessional CoachingGive to VOCA Center
2025-12-1123 minCareer NavigatorGen Z Goes to WashingtonWelcome to The Career Navigator Podcast. This podcast is for job seekers, career changers, hiring managers, and executives. Listen in as our VOCA team gives you actionable advice for navigating the changing world of work from a biblical perspective.In this episode, Ken Kinard interviews Gabriella about her journey from college graduation to three government job opportunities during the most disruptive period in the Federal Government in recent history.Career Navigator ProgramProfessional CoachingGive to VOCA Center
2025-11-2824 minCareer NavigatorSeason 2 Begins: October Job Market ReportWelcome to season 2 of The Career Navigator Podcast. This podcast is for job seekers, career changers, hiring managers, and executives. Listen in as our VOCA team gives you actionable advice for navigating the changing world of work from a biblical perspective.In this episode, Ken Kinard, Sarah Evers, and Liz Sastre discuss the VOCA October Job Market Report. These monthly reports are designed to give you perspective on the economy, knowledge of key trends in the job market, and insights for each market segment. You can get your own copy of the report at https://www.vocacenter...
2025-11-2119 minAlways On CX:EXFrom “Press One, Press Two” to "How Can I Help?" | Ep. 23If your contact center is still feeling like it’s stuck in 2019, this new series of Always On CX:EX is specifically for you. Host Jon Zoltie walks through the move from traditional DTMF “press one for sales, press two for support” IVR to IVA and conversational AI with Levent Gunsuren.ㅤThey decode IVR, IVA, and conversational AI, explore why enterprises finally abandon hardcoded keypad navigation, and share real examples where one-to-one IVR replication hid abandoned calls and pain points. Jon and Levent talk through customer frustration, expectations, and the impact on satisfaction, brand loyalty, and even...
2025-11-2125 min
Mind ArchitectRelația cu Munca în România: Ce ne spun datele? (Gallup, WEF, ADN Vocațional) (S13 E0)Piața muncii trăiește cea mai mare transformare din istorie. În primul episod din noul sezon Mind Architect, explorăm relația noastră cu munca în contextul unei schimbări fără precedent.CE VEI DESCOPERI:De ce 86% din companii se vor transforma radical până în 2030Cum AI-ul va redefini 67% din joburile actualeDe ce doar 48% din români (28-35 ani) sunt mulțumiți de jobul actualCriza educațională din România: 42-50% analfabetism funcționalStrategii concrete pentru a deveni arhitectul propriei cariereCERCETARE EXCLUSIVĂ:Prezentăm rezultatele studiului "Vocația Românilor Sub Lupă" r...
2025-09-1222 min
ADN VocaționalDescoperă-ți VOCAȚIA și construiește o CARIERĂ în jurul ei (#1)Visăm la o mișcare în care cât mai mulți oameni își trăiesc vocația și muncesc cu sens și satisfacție, nu doar de nevoie și pentru supraviețuire. Și pentru că credem în vise care devin realitate, am hotărât să lansăm ADN Vocațional, unde sperăm că te vei alătura și tu. În acest prim episod al podcastului povestim despre tot ce am construit în proiect și cum resursele pe care le-am creat contribuie la descoperirea vocației și construirea unei cariere în jurul ei.
2025-06-231h 06Always On CX:EX22. The Brain Behind the Call: Call Automation, Teams Phone, and Intelligent Voice Agents with Sean Keegan (Microsoft)When your contact center is responsible for supporting reps, customers, and the technology that holds it all together, stability is essential. In this conversation, host Josh Chronister welcomes Sean Keegan from Microsoft to talk all things Azure Communication Services: from integrating communication methods like voice, video, chat, and SMS, to the powerful, low-latency audio streaming API that enables new real-time experiences. Hear how the platform lets organizations build programmable call flows, enable real-time transcription and translation, and use AI for smarter routing and sentiment analysis. The discussion highlights practical scenarios in healthcare, government, and beyond, always coming back to...
2025-06-1225 minAlways On CX:EX21. Teams Phone Extensibility and Unify—A New Era for Contact Center IntegrationBetween supporting your contact center reps, your customers, and the tech that keeps the contact center stable, the pressure to deliver an uninterrupted customer and employee experience is higher than ever. Host Josh Chronister is joined by Tom Arbuthnot and Gidi Adlersberg for an in-depth conversation focused on Microsoft Teams contact centers, Teams Phone extensibility, the Unify integration model, and how these pieces come together with Azure Communication Services. The discussion covers the significance of Microsoft’s new certification paths, how third-party solutions work alongside Teams, and why tight integration and reliability matter when it comes to delivering 99.999% uptime. Li...
2025-05-2931 min
Resilient Faith at WorkYAAMO 2: Turning to Faith at WorkDr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers respond to FOMO by asserting YAAMO: You Are Already Missing Out. In this second part of the series, they look at where people turn for solace or help when faced with a challenge at work.This year’s research revealed a clear pattern: most people don’t utilize spiritual resources when facing a work-related problem. So, if you are like most workers, you are already missing out. Let’s look at the data, why this is less than the ideal, and then explore alternatives so you don’t have to miss...
2025-05-1345 minAlways On CX:EX20. UNIVERSITY CONTACT CENTERS AT SCALE — Keith Honaker on Evolving Tech, Microsoft Teams & Managing Multiple DepartmentsIn this episode of Always on CX:EX, host Josh Chronister talks with Keith Honaker, voice engineer and lead contact center architect at the University of Central Florida (UCF). They explore how Keith’s team manages large-scale contact centers across multiple departments, the transition to new communication technologies like Microsoft Teams, and strategies for ensuring agents and supervisors are well-trained and empowered.=================================Best Moments:(01:21) Keith’s background and role at UCF(02:44) Evolution of contact centers and integration with Microsoft Teams(04:01) Handling multiple contact centers across different university departments(0...
2025-03-2737 minResilient Faith at WorkYAAMO 1: Joy to the WorkDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard respond to FOMO by asserting YAAMO: You Are Already Missing Out. In this first part in the series, they look at where people find joy at work and what you can do to increase your joy.Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect.Joy to the Work: Our love-hate relationships with our jobsSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2025-03-1346 minAlways On CX:EX19. The Growth of MultiCaaS: Brent Kelly on the Trend of UC and CCaaS IntegrationsIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, host Josh Chronister interviews Brent Kelly, a principal analyst at Omdia, about the growing trend of MultiCaaS in the unified communications and contact center industry. Brent shares insights on the key drivers behind MultiCaaS solutions, market dynamics, pricing, and the future trends shaping this space.Best Moments:(00:00) Introduction to MultiCaaS and its definition(02:42) Key drivers behind the trend towards MultiCaaS solutions(05:50) Critical factors to evaluate when choosing a MultiCaaS vendor(10:48) Current market dynamics and competitive landscape in the MultiCaaS space
2025-03-1334 minAlways On CX:EX18. Clarity in the CCaaS Jungle: 5 Steps to an Informed CCaaS Buying DecisionIn this episode of Always on CX:EX host Josh Chronister speaks with Peter Broeckx and Gidi Adlersberg about navigating the Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) market and making informed decisions when selecting a CCaaS solution. They dive into crucial factors like uptime, implementation strategies, unified communications (UC) and CC consolidation, CRM integration approaches, AI in contact centers, and various pricing models.============================================================Best Moments:(00:00) Introduction and the importance of reliable customer experience(05:01) Why feature tables are insufficient for choosing CCaaS solutions(09:05) The significance of uptime and implementation in CC...
2025-02-2751 minAlways On CX:EX17. From Telecom to TechCo: How Voiceflex is Shaping the Future of CXIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, host Josh Chronister speaks with James Arnold-Roberts, CEO of VoiceFlex, about the evolving landscape of customer experience and contact center technology. James shares insights on VoiceFlex's shift from a telecom company to a tech company, the impact of Microsoft Teams, and how AI is reshaping the future of customer interactions.Best Moments:(01:52) James' career journey in the telecom industry(08:38) VoiceFlex's shift from telco to tech co(15:28) Microsoft Teams' impact on customer interactions and collaboration(21:10) Trends in conversational AI for customer experience
2025-02-1339 minAlways On CX:EX16. The Key to Building Strong Customer RelationshipsIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, host Josh Chronister welcomes Jeff Ward, Client Director at AudioCodes, to discuss the transformative power of relationships in customer experience (CX). They explore how trust, employee engagement, and relationship-building lead to superior customer service and share actionable strategies for rebuilding trust when things go wrong.=================================Best Moments:(00:38) Introduction of Jeff Ward and the episode's focus(01:30) Jeff's background and passion for relationship building(03:11) How great relationships lead to serving customers well(07:37) The connection between employee experience and customer experience
2025-01-3022 minAlways On CX:EX15. 5 Steps to Creating & Testing Custom Customer Service Call FlowsIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, host Josh Chronister interviews John Wesselman, a contact center expert from AudioCodes, about the intricacies of designing and implementing effective call flows in contact centers. They explore the essential components, common mistakes, and best practices for creating seamless customer experiences.============================================================Best Moments:(00:54) Definition and components of a call flow(03:22) Coordination required for creating call flows(07:22) Five-step process for creating a call flow(10:56) Integrations essential for call flows(15:42) Testing call flows, especially with sensitive data(20:29) Common...
2025-01-1028 minResilient Faith at WorkLife@Work by FaithDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by faith. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on our faith practices, and where we turn for help with our work challenges.Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect.Buy the Life@Work 2024 ReportSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2024-10-2437 minAlways On CX:EX14. Practical AI Strategies for Microsoft TeamsIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, host Josh Chronister welcomes Melanie Azagury from AudioCodes to discuss practical uses and strategies related to AI in customer experience and contact centers. They explore the adoption of AI, its applications in Microsoft Teams meetings, and its impact on customer interactions and agent experiences. The conversation also delves into the challenges of implementing AI and the importance of choosing the right tools and partners. The episode concludes with a fun discussion about gimmicky and practical uses of AI in everyday life.============================================================Best Moments:(01:57) Enterprise Connect...
2024-10-2447 minAlways On CX:EX13. Pioneering Unified Communications: AudioCodes' AI InnovationsIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, we bring back Gidi Adlersberg, Voca CIC Business Line Manager at AudioCodes, for a webinar he appeared on with Evan Kirstel, B2B TechFluencer and Industry Expert. They discuss AudioCodes' evolution, its partnership with Microsoft, and its ventures into AI and contact center solutions.============================================================Best Moments:(00:03) - Introduction to AudioCodes and its history(01:02) - Evolution of AudioCodes' partnership with Microsoft(03:22) - AudioCodes' role in the Microsoft phone ecosystem(05:58) - AudioCodes' expansion into AI and contact center solutions(07:55...
2024-10-1020 minResilient Faith at WorkLife@Work by RoleDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by role. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on our position in the organization, and where we turn for help with our work challenges.Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect.Buy the Life@Work 2024 ReportThe "Like-Me" FallacySchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2024-10-0844 minAlways On CX:EX12. Successfully Integrating Microsoft Teams and Contact CenterIn this episode of AudioCodes' Podcast, host Josh Chronister discusses the integration of Microsoft Teams and contact centers with guests Irwin Lazar from Metrigy and Gidi Adlersberg from AudioCodes. They explore the convergence of unified communications (UC) and contact centers (CC), Microsoft's offerings in the customer experience market, and the role of AI in contact centers.============================================================Key Discussion Points:(00:00:35) UC and CC consolidation trends(00:04:13) Microsoft's Qs app and Dynamics 365 contact center(00:09:07) Features driving adoption of contact center capabilities in Teams(00:12:18) Evaluating competing Teams-certified contact centers(00:17:24...
2024-09-1921 minAlways On CX:EX11. Everything You Need to Know About an Azure-Native Teams Contact Center IntegrationIn this episode of Always on CXEX, host Josh Chronister is joined by Gidi Adlersberg, Director of Voca Conversational Interaction Center at AudioCodes. They discuss the relationship between Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Teams in the context of contact center integrations.===========================================================Best Moments:(01:11) Why Azure is crucial for modern contact center solutions and its impact on scalability(04:07) Insight into which business units can maximize efficiency with these integrations(10:00) Discussion on how Microsoft is positioning itself in the contact...
2024-09-0532 minAlways On CX:EX10. Integrating CX Capabilities Beyond the Contact Center: Sales TeamIn this episode, host Josh Chronister interviews Marie Vassilatos, Director of Contact Center Sales at AudioCodes, about integrating customer experience capabilities into sales departments.They discuss how improving CX for sales teams leads to better customer satisfaction and loyalty, share real-world examples & use cases, explore relevant metrics & KPIs to track, and talk about future CX trends in AI and conversational interactions.============================================================Best Moments:(02:39) How simplifying tools and platforms for sales agents improves both internal employee experience as well as external customer experience
2024-08-2239 min
Innovatie ExpeditieVoca Zorg brengt zorginstellingen en zzp’ers samen en zorgt voor nieuwe impuls aan arbeidsproblematiekInnovaties in de zorg zijn broodnodig; zo kunnen op de arbeidsmarkt gerichte vernieuwingen de kosten verlagen en personeel voor de zorg behouden. Maar in het speelveld van fiscaliteit, tijdsdruk en ondernemerschap is vernieuwen niet altijd even vanzelfsprekend.
Voca Zorg, het platform waar zzp’ers en zorginstellingen elkaar vinden, lost op een innovatieve en unieke manier meerdere problemen tegelijk op. Ron Veerkamp, een van de drie founders, neemt je mee in het verhaal van Voca Zorg. Een verhaal dat start met scratching your own itch: iets op willen lossen waar je zelf last van hebt....
2024-08-0828 minResilient Faith at WorkLife@Work and RaceDr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Liz Sastre reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by race. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on our racial background, and where we turn for help with our work challenges.Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect.The Tricky Thing About EthnicitySchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2024-08-0740 minAlways On CX:EX9. A Practical View of What’s Trending with Microsoft, Contact Center, & AIIn this episode, guest-host Jon Zoltie is joined by Tom Arbuthnot, a leading Microsoft specialist, to discuss practical insights on what's trending with Microsoft Contact Center and AI.===========================================================Best Moments:(03:54) Exploring the latest developments in Microsoft Teams telephony and UC, including AI integration with Copilot.(09:18) Insights into the contact center landscape within the Microsoft world, including certified partners and the impact of AI.(13:17) The decoupling of Microsoft's Contact Center offering and the new Dynamics 365 Contact Center announcement.
2024-08-0120 minAlways On CX:EX8. How to Design User Experience with ALL Users in MindIn this episode, Josh Chronister joins Jon Zoltie to discuss designing great user experiences for contact center agents, supervisors, and customers. They cover topics like IVR design, agent and supervisor interfaces, omni-channel capabilities, and how enhancing internal experiences ultimately improves customer satisfaction.===========================================================Best Moments:(02:43) Importance of involving agents in IVR design since they best understand customer pain points(08:43) Key elements of good agent interfaces: simplicity and choice(13:30) Giving supervisors self-service capabilities to update things like hours and routing frees up IT staff for...
2024-07-1127 minAlways On CX:EX7. Unveiling the Architecture and Design of Modern Contact Centers on Microsoft TeamsIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, Josh Chronister talks with Manoj Priyankara, Director of Solution Architecture at AudioCodes, about designing and architecting Microsoft Teams contact centers. They discuss the differences between Teams-based contact centers vs. standalone contact centers, scalability of a cloud solution, omnichannel customer interactions, and the role of AI in agent experience.===========================================================Best Moments:(01:48) Benefits of consolidating UCaaS and CCaaS onto Microsoft Teams(11:37) How a Teams contact center can quickly scale to handle peak periods of demand
2024-06-2038 minResilient Faith at WorkLife@Work by IndustryAfter relaying their solar eclipse stories, Ken Kinard, Sarah Evers and Dr. Chip Roper reflect on the 2024 Life@Work research by industry. They look at what the results tell us about what gives us joy and challenge at work, based on the kind of work we do, and where we turn for help with our work challenges.Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like to partner with us as a donor, let's connect.Industry: The Ultimate DivideSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2024-06-1441 minAlways On CX:EX6. Inside Look: How You Can Deliver Better CX with Microsoft TeamsIn this episode of Always On CX:EX, host Josh Chronister talks with Jasper Filon, a contact center expert at AudioCodes, about how logistics companies can improve customer experience with Microsoft Teams.They discuss the benefits of Teams as a cloud-based platform, integrating contact center features into Teams, using AI for automation, and best practices for implementation.============================================================Best Moments:(01:33) Benefits of Teams as a cloud platform — higher uptime, access from anywhere(07:30) How to improve customer and employee ex...
2024-06-0632 minResilient Faith at WorkLife@Work by Gender featuring Ka CotterIn this episode, Ken Kinard and Sarah Evers interview Ka (Kay) Cotter, one of the newest coaches on our team. Reflecting on the 2024 Life@Work research by gender provided the opportunity to delve into Ka's career as one of the first women in the commercial real estate industry in Dallas, Texas. She shared what it's like to be the only woman in the room, and how she turned that into a competitive advantage to grow the business.Connect with VOCAIf you would like to engage with our team at VOCA Center, or would like...
2024-05-1731 minAlways On CX:EX5. 5 Crucial Factors of a Microsoft Teams CCaaS You Need to KnowNot all contact center integrations for Microsoft Teams are built the same.- Some are certified by Microsoft, and some aren't. - Some have built-in Conversational AI, and some don't.- Some have an Azure-native integration with Microsoft Teams, and some don't.You get the idea!In this episode of Always On CX:EX, Jon Zoltie breaks down the top 5 questions you need to ask, and details you need to understand about a Teams contact center before you make the purchase for your...
2024-05-1723 minAlways On CX:EX4. How to Build an IVR Your Customers Won’t HateDesigning an IVR your customers don’t hate isn’t as difficult and time-consuming as it sounds. And no, we’re not talking about another DTMF menu. No one likes waiting through a list of nine options to then forget what #3 was. We’re talking about speech-driven or conversational IVRs. You know, the ones that: - Callers are no longer limited to 10 options (10 keypad buttons), so you can fit in tens or hundreds of IVR destinations with a conversational IVR - Allow callers...
2024-05-1732 minAlways On CX:EX3. Why Consolidate Your UC & Contact CenterThere’s been a lot of talk in the market about UC and contact center consolidation. But is it just talk, or could this be a viable long-term strategy? The benefits can’t be denied – more knowledgeable agents, CX abilities for employees beyond the contact center, cost savings, etc.But sometimes these two communication platforms don’t fit like a glove. How do you know if consolidation is the right fit for your organization? In this month’s session of Always On CX:EX, Peter Broeckx (Regional Sales Dire...
2024-05-1630 minAlways On CX:EX2. Why Voice is Still the Leading Support ChannelThere’s been significant development in digital support channels like Chat and Email, but Voice remains the surefire channel for providing exceptional customer support. Leading with Voice requires the right mix of Conversational AI for handling mundane tasks and knowledgeable Agents for complex issues.But how do you know if you are using the right mix of Voice support to provide an unrivaled experience for all your callers?In this month’s session of Always On CX:EX, Brandon Smith and Josh Chronister discuss why voice is still the leading support channel and...
2024-05-1640 minAlways On CX:EX1. Where Teams Voice Ends and Contact Center BeginsMicrosoft Teams' growth as a collaboration tool has led organizations to use the platform as a base for improving customer experiences. However, the basic Teams Contact Center capabilities limit organizations in providing a high-level service experience for callers. Does this mean the only other option is a larger CCaaS vendor with many features that most of the market doesn’t need? In this month’s session of Always On CX:EX, Gidi Adlersberg (Director of Business Development) and Josh Chronister (Product Marketing Manager) discuss how to address where MS Teams Voice ends, and t...
2024-05-1632 minResilient Faith at WorkLife@Work by GenerationIn this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Shauna Cousino discuss the latest findings from our 2024 Life@Work research. We break down the joys and challenges at work by generation to better understand how similar and different these generations are experiencing work. These findings prompt us to ask, "Are the faithful at work an endangered species?"Need Career Coaching?From time to time, we all reflect on our lives and consider if a change is needed. Maybe it's time for a new job or a big career shift. But changing jobs can be stressful...
2024-05-0840 min
L'interview matinaleColette Pouey et le Festival “Voca-lisent” : Entre Mots et MusiqueColette Pouey et le Festival “Voca-lisent” : Entre Mots et Musique REM Radio 98.4 FM MathieuColette Pouey et le Festival “Voca-lisent” : Entre Mots et Musique
Une harmonie parfaite entre littérature et mélodie. Colette Pouey, figure emblématique de l’association “L’Heur d’Écrire”, nous invite à découvrir la troisième édition du festival “Voca-lisent”, un événement qui célèbre la littérature dans la petite commune de Rimons, en Gironde.
Colette Pouey et le Festival “Voca-lisent” : Entre Mots et Musique
De l’écriture à la scène
L’aventure de “Voca-lisent” a débuté comme un simple écho aux a...
2024-04-1600 minResilient Faith at WorkEmployee Reviews Are ComingIn this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss the predicted increasing frequency and intensity of employee performance reviews. The discussion journeys from the Wall Street Journal's prediction to the Johari Window to our best practices for dealing with a performance review when you get one.Need Career Coaching?This is the season when many people reflect on their lives and what needs to change in the new year. Maybe it's time for a new job or a big career shift. But changing jobs can be stressful and time consuming. If you...
2024-03-1346 minResilient Faith at WorkBringing Your Whole Self to Work is OverratedIn this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the positive and negative aspects of the current trend of "bringing your whole self to work".Need Career Coaching?This is the season when many people reflect on their lives and what needs to change in the new year. Maybe it's time for a new job or a big career shift. But changing jobs can be stressful and time consuming. If you are filling out job applications, waiting to hear back from hiring managers, and it’s going nowhere, then maybe it’s time...
2024-01-0546 min
Matka BuntowniczkaEp 17 Z Vocą Ilnicką O wpływie akceptacji ciała na pozostałe aspekty życia (cz 5z5)Matka Buntowniczka ep 17 z Vocą Ilnicką o wpływie akceptacji ciała na inne aspekty życia (cz 5/5)🎙️ ZAPRASZAM na Ostatni Odcinek Podcastu z Voca Ilnicką! 💫Nadszedł czas na zakończenie tej fascynującej serii rozmów z niezwykłą Voca Ilnicką. W ostatnim epizodzie przyjrzymy się tematowi akceptacji ciała i jego wpływowi na różne aspekty życia. 🌺✨🌟 W trakcie tej wyjątkowej rozmowy dowiemy się:Jak akceptacja ciała wpływa na nasze życie i jakie badania naukowe pozwalają zrozumieć tę ważną kwestię. 📚🔬Co działa i jakie kroki można podjąć, aby zaakceptować swoje ciało, a tym samym poprawić jakość ży...
2023-11-2729 minResilient Faith at WorkFrom Thanks-being to Thanks-givingIt’s the time of year when our attention naturally turns to gratitude. As the studies on gratitude are becoming more widely circulated in today’s work culture, people are realizing the benefits of this practice. In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss turning your Thanks-being into Thanks-giving.Need Career Coaching?If your current job is not on your gratitude list, then you might be considering a change. But changing jobs can be stressful and time consuming. If you are filling out job applications, waiting to hear back from hiring mana...
2023-11-2040 min
Matka BuntowniczkaEp 15 Z Vocą Ilnicką O seksie i orgazmach (cz 3z5)🎙️ ZAPRASZAM na 15 Odcinek Podcastu Matka Buntowniczka - gościem będzie Voca Ilnicka! 💫Jeśli jeszcze nie mieliście okazji poznać Voci Ilnickiej, to czas to zmienić! Voca to przewodniczka po kobiecej s.ksualności, aktywistka, feministka, i autorka wielu inspirujących dzieł. 💪💬W dzisiejszym odcinku, Voca zabierze nas w fascynującą podróż przez tematykę s.ksualności. 🌺🌟 W trakcie tej rozmowy dowiemy się:Dlaczego seks to nie tylko orgazm i jak można odkryć w nim wiele innych aspektów, które sprawiają, że jest on jeszcze bardziej ekscytujący i spełniający. 🌊🌟Dlaczego seks nie musi mieć określonego celu, tak s...
2023-11-1327 min
Matka BuntowniczkaEp 14 Z Vocą Ilnicką O akceptacji kobiecości (cz 2z5)🎙️ Matka Buntowniczka ep 14 - inspirująca rozmowa z Vocą Ilnicką na temat AKCEPTACJI KOBIECOŚCI! 🌸✨W dzisiejszym odcinku Podcastu z Vocą Ilnicką, kontynuujemy fascynującą podróż przez tematykę akceptacji, tym razem skupiając się na kobiecości. 💃♀️🌺 W trakcie tej niezwykłej rozmowy, dowiemy się:Jaka jest różnica między akceptacją ciała a akceptacją kobiecości i dlaczego oba te aspekty są tak ważne dla naszego dobrostanu. 🌟🌸O doświadczeniach, które towarzyszą okresowi dojrzewania i jak możemy nauczyć się akceptować i celebrować zmiany zachodzące w naszym ciele w tym czasie. 🌼🌈Jak rozmawiać z dziećmi o seksualności...
2023-11-0645 minResilient Faith at WorkBurnout and Stress: The Body SpeaksIf you have been following our research at VOCA Center, you know that the top two problems workers are facing this year are being overwhelmed and burned out. So, recently we created a new coaching program to help. It’s called the Burnout Recovery Program.This program includes assessments, coaching, and access to our learning management system that guides you through the recovery process. To create content for our programs we often invite experts in the field to offer their insight and wisdom. For the Burnout Recovery Program, we feature an interview with Sharon Kinard, a registered nu...
2023-11-0435 min
Matka BuntowniczkaEp 13 Z Vocą Ilnicką O akceptacji ciała (cz 1z5)Matka Buntowniczka ep 13 z Vocą Ilnicką o akceptacji ciała🎙️ Witajcie w nowym, inspirującym cyklu rozmów z Voca Ilnicką! 🌟Voca Ilnicka to wyjątkowa przewodniczka po kobiecej s.ksualności, aktywistka, feministka, i autorka wielu inspirujących książek: „Uniesienie spódnicy. S.ksualne doświadczenia i kobieca moc (2020), „Sekretnik kobiecej waginy” (2010) i współautorką„7 sposobów na bolesne miesiączki” (wraz z N. Miłuńską). 💪💬🌹 W dzisiejszym odcinku poświęconym tematowi akceptacji ciała, dowiemy się:Jak nauczyć się akceptować siebie i własne ciało, w świecie, który często narzuca nam nierealistyczne stand...
2023-10-3031 minResilient Faith at WorkUnderdog is Overrated: A Very Particular Set of SkillsThere’s a well-established myth out there. It’s woven into the American imagination: Underdogs can come out of nowhere and win. This narrative is fed by a story from the Hebrew Scriptures: David and Goliath. It is common to say, “We are David, and they are Goliath.”In this episode, Sarah Evers and Ken Kinard reflect on Chip’s article Being the “Underdog” is Overrated. They discuss where this underdog hero image comes from and how a biblical view of the underdog can inform our approach to work. How about you—are you more like Rocky, or Kung-Fu Panda...
2023-10-2641 minResilient Faith at WorkBurnout StoriesAt VOCA Center, every year we do research to find out what challenges people find the most vexing in their work, and in the past few years burnout has been at or near the top of that list. In this episode Liz Sastre, Chip Roper, and Ken Kinard discussed their own personal experiences with burnout. Maybe you can relate? If you are worn out from work and think you might be burning out, or just want to avoid the problem in the first place, this episode is for you.Are You Burned Out?Th...
2023-10-1330 minResilient Faith at WorkResilient Leadership, Pillar 3 with David RidleyThis episode is the third of a three-part conversation about Resilient Leadership with David Ridley, the founding CEO of Invesco Real Estate. For several years David has worked with us on the framework we use for helping businesses and organizations thrive in the midst of constant change, competition, and disruption. So, if you lead a team, and you want it to win despite the challenges, this series is for you.Burnout Recovery ProgramWe have a solution for people experiencing burnout. If you are experiencing a lack of motivation, decreased job satisfaction, difficulty concentrating, and...
2023-10-1125 minResilient Faith at WorkResilient Leadership, Pillar 2 with David RidleyThis episode is the second of a three-part conversation about Resilient Leadership with David Ridley, the founding CEO of Invesco Real Estate. For several years David has worked with us on the framework we use for helping businesses and organizations thrive in the midst of constant change, competition, and disruption. So, if you lead a team, and you want it to win despite the challenges, this series is for you.Burnout Recovery ProgramWe have a solution for people experiencing burnout. If you are experiencing a lack of motivation, decreased job satisfaction, difficulty concentrating, and...
2023-09-1236 minResilient Faith at WorkResilient Leadership, Pillar 1 with David RidleyThis episode is the first of a three-part conversation about Resilient Leadership with David Ridley, the founding CEO of Invesco Real Estate. For several years David has worked with us on the framework we use for helping businesses and organizations thrive in the midst of constant change, competition, and disruption. So, if you lead a team, and you want it to win despite the challenges, this series is for you.Burnout Recovery ProgramWe have a solution for people experiencing burnout. If you are experiencing a lack of motivation, decreased job satisfaction, difficulty concentrating, and...
2023-08-3139 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemmas Report: #1 & 2, Burnout and Overload Will Not Go AwayDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the two most common top dilemmas people face at work. The conversation is based on the research we conduct each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #2: “Overwhelmed" and Dilemma #1: "Burned Out". Discover some techniques that help us cope with feeling overwhelmed and get back into fruitful life and work.Burnout Recovery ProgramWe have a solution for people experiencing burnout. If you are experiencing a lack of moti...
2023-08-1648 minResilient Faith at WorkBrenneman's 4 Truths: #4 God Calls Us to Be DangerousIn the final conversation in this series, Greg Brenneman and Dr. Chip Roper discuss truth 4, that God Calls Us to Be Dangerous.Burnout Recovery ProgramSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2023-07-2224 minResilient Faith at WorkBrenneman's 4 Truths: #3 Every Game is an Away GameIn the third conversation in this series, Greg Brenneman and Dr. Chip Roper discuss truth 3, that for Christians at work, every game is an away game.Burnout Recovery ProgramSchedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2023-07-2131 minResilient Faith at WorkBrenneman's 4 Truths: #2 Work is Our Platform for ServiceIn the second conversation in this series, Greg Brenneman and Dr. Chip Roper discuss truth 2, that work is the platform God has given each of us to use to live out our calling.Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2023-07-1131 minResilient Faith at WorkBrenneman's 4 Truths: #1 Work is Important to GodRecently Dr. Chip Roper had a conversation about faith and work with Greg Brenneman, on of our advisors at VOCA Center. Greg gives a 4-part framework for thinking about work from a faith perspective. In this first conversation, Greg introduces truth 1, that our work is important to God. He outlines a biblical foundation for work and helps us see that the greatest fulfillment at work comes not from seeking fulfillment, but from something else.Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA Center
2023-07-1134 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemmas Report: #3 Uncertainty Around My CallingDr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #3: “Uncertainty Around My Calling and the Work I'm Gifted to Do".Schedule a ConsultBlog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers FaceGive to VOCA Center
2023-06-1552 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemmas Report: #4 Bringing Redemption to Brokenness at WorkDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #4: “Bringing Redemption to Brokenness at Work”. Schedule a ConsultBlog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers FaceGive to VOCA Center
2023-06-0746 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemmas Report: #5 Hiring and Staffing Challenges.Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #5: “Hiring and staffing challenges”.Schedule a ConsultBlog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers FaceGive to VOCA CenterUpdated May 13, 2023
2023-05-1341 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemmas Report: #5 Hiring and Staffing ChallengesDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #5: “Hiring and staffing challenges”.Schedule a ConsultBlog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers FaceGive to VOCA Center
2023-05-0230 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemmas Report: #6 Not MotivatedDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the latest research on the top dilemmas people are facing at work. The conversation is based on the research VOCA conducts each year, in which we ask, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”In this episode, the VOCA team processes Dilemma #6: “Not enjoying or feeling motivated in the work I do.”Schedule a ConsultBlog post: The Top 6 Dilemmas Workers FaceGive to VOCA Center
2023-05-0246 minL'interview matinaleColette Pouey : Festival Voca-LisentColette Pouey : Festival Voca-Lisent REM Radio 98.4 FM MathieuColette Pouey : Festival Voca-Lisent – ColocaTerre
L’association “L’Heur d’écrire” organise la deuxième édition de son festival de lecture à voix haute à Rimons, investissant la salle de la mairie, l’ancienne église et les alentours du bourg. Le festival se déroule sur deux week-ends et propose de nombreuses activités sur le thème “ColocaTerre : quand la nature s’invite en littérature”, telles qu’une exposition d’artistes, des ateliers d’écriture et de lectures à voix haute, des balades de lecture, des tables rondes, une scène ouverte et des spectacles. Ce festiv...
2023-04-1100 minResilient Faith at WorkRage is OverratedDr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss how rage seems to be all the rage. “Rage quitting” has now been replaced by “rage applying” where employees fed up with a current employer leave in a huff and apply to a bunch of random jobs using a scatter-shot approach.With rage quitting, you’ve left without a plan. With rage applying, you’re attempting to leave with a haphazardly found opportunity.In this episode, VOCA Center coaches discuss a wiser course of action that can get you the next job without becoming one of the 80% who...
2023-04-1146 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemmas Report: 2023 FindingsEvery year, VOCA embarks on two studies to listen to the people we serve. In the Fall, we ask a general audience, “What are your greatest challenges and dilemmas in your work life?”Why? Our reasoning is captured by the following proverb:If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. (Proverbs 18:13)We have embedded systemic listening into our annual rhythm to serve thousands of Christ-followers with timely, winsome counsel.In this episode, Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard invite you into the processing of our results this year.Schedule a Co...
2023-03-0834 minResilient Faith at WorkDealing with Uncertainty: Will 2023 Be the End of the World?2022 was the year when inflation spiked, a ground war in Europe began, capital markets tightened, and the wealth of the wealthy declined. At the same time, it was a great year for job seekers, with unprecedented job openings, pay increases, and incentives to look elsewhere.Every year starts with some uncertainty. This year the intensity is amplified. So how does one navigate a work and financial landscape where making wise moves in one’s career and investments is overshadowed by so many unanswered questions?In this webinar, VOCA's team (Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sa...
2023-02-1344 minResilient Faith at WorkRecession-Proof Your JobProbability models indicate a 98% chance of a global economic downturn. How do you prepare for what seems like an inevitable recession? How can you take sensible precautions without caving into worry, fear, or obsession?In this webinar, VOCA's team (Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard) cut through the noise to help you understand how you can proactively build up personal, vocational, and financial resilience for the months ahead.Schedule a ConsultBlog post: 5 Questions to Ask Your Boss About the Looming RecessionGive to VOCA Center
2022-10-1955 minResilient Faith at WorkWhat Women Want at WorkAt a time when women are increasingly reentering the workforce following the pandemic, it's more important than ever to understand their unique lived experiences at work. What obstacles do women report facing in the workplace today, and what are they asking for?In this webinar, the VOCA team will unpack the results of our most recent research study on women in the workplace (Women and the Post-COVID Workplace), share the implications for both women and men, and offer takeaways for leaders and organizations today.Schedule a ConsultGive to VOCA
2022-09-2848 minCareer NavigatorWhat Your Vacation Says About Your JobWhen you come back from vacation and it's time to get back to work, how do you feel? The answer often reveals a lot about our jobs — what’s working and what isn’t. Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss the question, "What does my vacation say about my work?"If you have the post-vacation work blues, how can you identify the causes of your discontent, and what are your options for action?In this episode, the VOCA team will shed some biblical wisdom on how to interpret your back-to-work experie...
2022-09-0749 minResilient Faith at WorkWhat Your Vacation Says About Your JobWhen you come back from vacation and it's time to get back to work, how do you feel? The answer often reveals a lot about our jobs — what’s working and what isn’t. Dr. Chip Roper, Ken Kinard, and Sarah Evers discuss the question, "What does my vacation say about my work?"If you have the post-vacation work blues, how can you identify the causes of your discontent, and what are your options for action?In this episode, the VOCA team will shed some biblical wisdom on how to interpret your back-to-work experie...
2022-09-0750 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemma 5: WFH or RTO?Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the fifth dilemma in VOCA's Work Dilemmas series: Should I work from home or return to the office?Over the last 18 months, it has been assumed that employees have the upper hand in negotiating their working arrangements with their employers. Stanford reports that 50% are refusing to return to the office and managers don’t know what to do about it.With a “war for talent,” companies are having to consider whether they can fill their talent gaps if they maintain a fully in-person work agreement. Workers are re...
2022-08-2558 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemma 4: Misaligned ValuesDr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the fourth dilemma in VOCA's Work Dilemmas series.What you do as a Christ-following employee when you don’t align with the leadership of your company? You may feel your company is too progressive. You may feel your company is too conservative. Perhaps you feel shut out of conversations about organizational policies and initiatives. Maybe it's been made clear that despite your title, you really do not have a seat at the table.In this episode, the VOCA team will share how to work wisely as a C...
2022-06-2054 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemma 3: Should I Quit My Job?How’s the Great Resignation going? Well a recent study revealed that 1 in 5 employees who quit their job during the pandemic now regret their decision. So that raises an important question: should you quit your job, or should you stay put?This is the fourth episode in our series on the Dilemmas Project, an in-depth study of the biggest challenges people are facing at work right now. Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss biblical wisdom for making this important decision. They cover such topics as:The risks and potential rewards of staying and le...
2022-05-2458 minResilient Faith at WorkDilemma 2: Battling BurnoutThis is the third episode in our series on the Dilemmas Project, an in-depth study of the biggest challenges people are facing at work right now. In this episode, we tackle that killer thief of joy at work, burnout. Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discuss the definition of burnout, its causes, and even some strategies to battle burnout so it doesn’t defeat you.To follow along with the notes for this episode, see Battle Burnout, an article on the VOCA website. If you need support and encouragement in your work or life, reach ou...
2022-05-0953 minResilient Faith at WorkA Pandemic, a War, and the Great Resignation Walk into a Porta'Vino with Greg BrennemanGreg Brenneman, Executive Chairman of CCMP Capital and Lead Director of the Board at Home Depot, joined VOCA Center to share key insights on economic changes and what they could mean for your leadership. Dr. Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard discussed the road ahead for work, what questions leaders should be considering, and where opportunities to deploy resilient faith at work may lie in the days ahead.Porta’Vino Restaurant in Houston, TXExecutive Circles and other coaching at VOCA CenterCareer Navigator: our faith-based career transition programRight Away and All at Once by Greg BrennemanCoaching Consult at VO...
2022-04-2154 minResilient Faith at WorkLeading Culture Through Disruption with Scott StephensonNow two years into the pandemic, we’ve been keeping an eye on changes in the workplace. Remote work has become more normal, and some companies are designing around a permanently remote workforce. At VOCA Center we wondered, how does this affect the relationships between employers and employees, and what are the implications of this for productivity, innovation, and company culture?To dive into these and other topics related to faith and work, we invited Scott Stephenson to join us. Scott is the CEO of Verisk Analytics and a Christ-follower who believes he was “ordained” to the callin...
2022-04-1853 minCareer NavigatorCareer Transitions for PastorsThis episode begins as Chip discusses job transition for pastors with Dave Wiedis. Dave is the Director of Counseling at Providence Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania and Founder & Executive Director of ServingLeaders Ministries. After this discussion they open up the conversation to a panel of pastors who talk about their personal journeys of job transition.Pastors PanelChip Roper, VOCA Center and Made to FlourishDave Wiedis, ServingLeaders John Welborn, Salem ChurchJohn Young, Affinity Search Partners Mark Snyder, Pleasant View ChurchTracy Troxel, Stone Hill ChurchThe Career Navigator Podcast is brought to you by...
2022-04-0554 minResilient Faith at WorkPeering into 2022: Resilient Faith at Work with Bob DollBob Doll, Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global Investments, joined Dr Chip Roper, Sarah Evers, and Ken Kinard for our year-end VOCA Reception. Bob shared his insights on the future of work on how we might deploy resilient leadership in 2022. Also, Chip Roper shared an update on VOCA and a preview of our plans for the coming year.
2021-12-2337 minResilient Faith at WorkThe Great ResignationWe are experiencing the largest vocational migration in recent history, but what does Scripture say? What biblical wisdom should we apply to our personal vocational discernment?Dr. Chip Roper will deliver a formal analysis of the Great Resignation and he will be joined by VOCA Center coaches, Sarah Evers and Ken Kinard, to talk through the ways the gospel says we can faithfully navigate our careers.For help navigating your own career journey, sign up for the Career Navigator Program. You don't have to find your next job alone. Get professional coaching and best practices...
2021-11-1144 min
Resilient Faith at WorkMandates and MercyVaccine mandates are making work complicated for everyone. How should Christ-followers respond?The return to the office is bringing new tensions with it–between those vaccinated and those who aren’t. As workplaces are mandating vaccines to come back to work, those who aren’t vaccinated are left with the choice to either get vaccinated or lose their job. Those who are vaccinated are left to hold things together as questions about who is in and who is out churn in the background.How do Jesus-followers avoid getting sucked into the "us vs. them" mindset? How do...
2021-10-1943 min
Entre ChamosT2 E5 Emprender, una oportunidadSobre cómo los migrantes venezolanos le están aportando a sus comunidades con sus emprendimientos. Hablamos con dos de los beneficiarios del Programa de Fortalecimiento de las Capacidades de la Inclusión Socioeconómica de la población migrante venezolana, liderado por Fenalco en Santa Marta, con el apoyo del Programa de Alianzas para la Reconciliación de USAID y ACDI/VOCA. Ellos son Johan Bornachera, quien a través de su escuela de fútbol promueve el aprovechamiento del tiempo libre en niñas, niños y jóvenes; y Carlos Cabrera, quien tiene un emprendimiento de tequeños (d...
2021-09-0154 minCareer NavigatorNavigating on Purpose with John McCarthyVOCA invites John McCarthy to talk about navigating the deep issues of identity and purpose work can bring. As the Founder of AGI management and author of The Purpose Promise, John is an entrepreneur out to disrupt the way people look at success. Listen to learn how to work and job search with purpose.Handle the challenges of job search and career change with the Career Navigator: vocacenter.org/career-navigatorThe Purpose Promise: www.purposepromise.org/books
2021-08-1529 min
Entre ChamosT2 E3 Transformando ImaginariosEn este nuevo episodio tuvimos como invitada especial a la modelo y actriz Indhira Serrano, quien nos contó sobre el proyecto que viene liderando en toda Colombia para que los jóvenes reconstruyan sus imaginarios, con el apoyo del Programa de Alianzas para la Reconciliación de USAID y ACDI/VOCA. Se trata de encuentros virtuales en los que la invitación es a cambiar los patrones de pensamiento negativos, y los efectos que tienen en nuestras vidas.
Hablamos también de la migración, de los estereotipos que se tienen alrededor de los migrantes y de por qué...
2021-07-2755 minCareer NavigatorPurpose of Work During the Storm with Bryan DikDr. Bryan Dik joins the VOCA team to discuss God’s calling for your life. Dr. Dik has done research to prove that a deep clarity of vocation is a real thing with real benefits. You will hear practical takeaways like creating a personal board of directors, finding your calling, and the 4 C’s of adaptability. Hear how your sense of calling will impact the way you work.Handle the challenges of job search and career change with the Career Navigator: vocacenter.org/career-navigator
2021-07-2550 minCareer NavigatorClarity on CallingJoin Dr. Chip Roper, President of the VOCA Center, and co-hosts Sarah Evers and Ken Kinard, career coaches and job search experts, with the VOCA Center, as they share best practices of job searching and invite guest speakers to do the same. You will hear stories and tips from executives, authors, church leaders, and more. Discover your next step to work with purpose.Handle the challenges of job search and career change with the Career Navigator: vocacenter.org/career-navigator
2021-07-1155 minResilient Faith at WorkMark Whitacre: The Informant, A Story of Ruin and RedemptionThe VOCA team is pleased to welcome Mark Whitacre as he shares his compelling story. The movie The Informant! (featuring Matt Damon) was inspired by his life. As a young executive, Mark got caught up in a price-fixing scheme that changed his life forever. He became an FBI informant and the highest-level executive to ever turn whistleblower in FBI history. Listen to Mark’s story of how resilient faith can help you bounce back after hitting rock bottom.To join an Executive Circle or get professional coaching, visit vocacenter.org/coaching.
2021-05-2349 minResilient Faith at WorkGreg Brenneman: Leading Wisely During the StormThe VOCA Center team welcomes Greg Brenneman, Executive Chairman of CCMP Capital. Greg is also Lead Director of The Home Depot, on the Board at Baylor College, and author of Right Away & All At Once: Five Steps to Transform Your Business and Enrich Your Life. From his position at the intersection of business and healthcare, Greg gives a unique perspective on the nation’s response to COVID, the vaccine, and its effect on the economy.To join an Executive Circle or get professional coaching, visit vocacenter.org/coaching.
2021-05-1648 minResilient Faith at WorkResilience at VOCA CenterWelcome to the Resilient Faith at Work Podcast—insight and inspiration to thrive at work and in your Christian faith. One requirement for thriving is developing the capacity to handle adversity. In other words, you need to be resilient. Join Dr. Chip Roper, President of the VOCA Center, and co-hosts Sarah Evers and Ken Kinard, career coaches and leadership experts with the VOCA Center, as they share personal examples and best practices of resilience and invite guest speakers to do the same. You will hear stories of resilience from executives, authors, church leaders, and more. Learn to flourish as yo...
2021-05-0240 min
Voca a Voca UniversitariosVoca a Voca TrailerVoca a Voca es un proyecto, orientado a los estudiantes de los dos últimos años del secundario que están buscando mentores en sus respectivas áreas. Es un espacio donde hacemos vivos semanales en IGTV. Hecho de chicos para chicos y siempre buscando la constante interacción entre pares.
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2021-04-2302 min
Entre ChamosT1 E8 La migración como un derechoEn nuestro último episodio de la primera temporada de "Entre Chamos" tuvimos como invitado al sociólogo, escritor y columnista venezolano Tulio Hernández quien nos hizo un recorrido por la historia de las migraciones hasta llegar al punto actual de la migración venezolana. Tulio nos hizo reflexionar sobre la naturaleza de la migración y cómo este acto es un derecho que tenemos todos los seres humanos. También hablamos sobre cómo durante los últimos años los dos países hermanos se han venido dando la mano en las diferentes crisis, generando un intercambio cultural, de...
2021-03-3054 min
Entre ChamosT1 E7 Cultura e inclusión para los jóvenes en Santa MartaEn este nuevo episodio de "Entre Chamos" el programa radial de PaZaporte a la Convivencia tuvimos como invitada a la secretaria de Cultura de Santa Marta, Natalia Ospina Medina, con quien estuvimos hablando sobre la oferta cultural del Distrito para los jóvenes, y cómo el arte, la música y la cultura se convierten en herramientas para promover la inclusión, la integración y la reconciliación entre colombianos y venezolanos.
La nueva secretaria de cultura, es profesional en antropología de la Universidad del Magdalena, especialista en docencia universitaria de la Universidad del Norte; e...
2021-03-2456 min
Entre ChamosT1 E2. Venezuela y Colombia, una historia compartidaEste nuevo capítulo de #EntreChamos el podcast de PaZaporte a la Convivencia está dedicado a la historia y memoria de los dos pueblos hermanos: Colombia y Venezuela. El invitado es el historiador Juaquín Viloria, Gerente Cultural del Banco de la República en Santa Marta y profesor catedrático de la Universidad del Magdalena, quien nos contó algunos detalles de los últimos días de vida del Libertador en Santa Marta y reflexionó sobre por qué Colombia y Venezuela somos el mismo cuento.
“PaZaporte a la Convivencia” es un proyecto de la Fundación Casa...
2021-02-1152 min
Entre ChamosT1 E1. Los jóvenes deciden ser el cambioEste primer capítulo de “Entre Chamos”, el programa radial de PaZaporte a la Convivencia, tuvo como invitados a Taliana Vargas, presidenta de la Fundación Casa en el Árbol (FCA); Saray Rangel, una de las jóvenes que hace parte del Colectivo de Comunicaciones Ciudadanitos y quien fue designada en 2021 como Embajadora de la Reconciliación por ACDI/VOCA; y Diana Sierra, Directora Regional Caribe de ACDI/VOCA. Ellas estuvieron hablando sobre comunicaciones positivas, migración, y el trabajo que desde 2017 realiza la FCA en el marco del Programa de Alianzas para la Reconciliación en Santa Marta para promov...
2021-02-0849 min
Poetry CenteredBonus: Inspiring K-12 Students with VocaTeaching artists from the Poetry Center’s Writing the Community program offer ideas for using recordings from Voca to inspire K-12 students. Kristen E. Nelson discusses the benefits of using a simple, concrete parameter—such as writing about the moon—for younger students. She shares moon poems by Al Young (“Excerpt from ‘About the 22 Moon Poems’” and “Moon of No Return”) and a student at Miles Exploratory Learning Center. Lisa M. O’Neill discusses the power of using lists and other forms of everyday writing familiar to students as an entry point to help students feel comfortable with writing poetry. She introduc...
2020-10-1417 min
🎙Podcast - O cană cu inspirație by Alina Hlipcă - RadoviciPodcast | O Cană cu Inspirație by Alina Hlipcă-Radovici | Ep. 16 - Vocație și public speaking | Ovidiu OlteanSunt Alina Hlipcă-Radovici!
Sunt în primul rând om pasionat de viață și de povești inspiraționale.
În al doilea rând, sunt fondator și marketer în agenția de marketing pe care o reprezint.
În același timp sunt fondatorul comunității MarkeTales - comunitatea femeilor cu povești magice și sunt dedicată în a sprijni comunitatea prin inițiative care să aducă valoare în viețile românilor de pretutindeni.
🎙O cană cu inspirație🎙 este un proiect creat cu intenția să-ți aducă zâmbete, inspirație și AHA moments. Conține întrebări bine puse, dezbateri, povești de viață și...
2020-09-2553 min
O cana cu inspiratie by Alina Hlipca-RadoviciPodcast #OCanaCuInspiratie | Ep. 16 - Vocație și public speaking | w Ovidiu OlteanSunt Alina Hlipcă-Radovici! Sunt în primul rând om pasionat de viață și de povești inspiraționale. În al doilea rând, sunt fondator și marketer în agenția de marketing pe care o reprezint. În același timp sunt fondatorul comunității MarkeTales - comunitatea femeilor cu povești magice și sunt dedicată în a sprijni comunitatea prin inițiative care să aducă valoare în viețile românilor de pretutindeni.
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