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3,2,1 iRelaunchEP: 294 - Resume advice for relaunchers revisited, with iRelaunch resume expert Heidi RavisIn the run up to the iRelaunch October Virtual Return to Work Conference, we are revisiting this special edition on resume advice, from our iRelaunch recommended resume expert, Heidi Ravis. Heidi has over 30 years experience working with relaunchers in a wide range of industries and situations. She's a relauncher herself and has a first-hand understanding of relauncher résumé challenges.
In this episode, we speak with Heidi about her career journey, get her best resume recommendations, as well as advice on LinkedIn profiles and using AI. Listening to this episode is a must if you’re struggling with framing your resu...
2024-08-2240 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 293: The Black Relaunchers' Perspective discussion; a Mocha Moms + iRelaunch event, revisitedToday, we ask you to join us in revisiting the previously aired excerpt, The Black Relauncher’s Perspective Panel, a webinar hosted recently by Mocha Moms, Inc. + iRelaunch. This panel highlights the professional return to work stories of four Black relaunchers, Catherine Duffy, Country Leader of Bermuda, AIG; Kuae Kelch, National President of Mocha Moms, Inc.; LaBrena Settles, SVP, Program Manager, Bank of America; and Tiana Sousa, Contract Manager, Iron Bow Technologies; hosted by iRelaunch’s Diversity Lead, Janet Peterson (who is also a relauncher!)
At iRelaunch, we recognize that relaunching can be a difficult undertaking, and that the intersectionality of r...
2024-08-0944 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 287: The Key Step You Cannot Skip to Relaunch Your Career Successfully with Carroll WelchWhat's the one step you cannot skip in order to successfully relaunch your career? Carroll Welch, Career, Executive & Leadership Coach, and one of our longest-serving iRelaunch coaching partners reveals the answer in this multi-faceted conversation.
Note: The iRelaunch BootCamp referred to in this episode has been replaced by the iRelaunch RoadMap, the comprehensive, step-by-step guide for returning to a rewarding career, available on the iRelaunch website.
2024-05-0332 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 286: Networking Makes the Difference When Relaunching with Mary Catherine Malley, rebroadcastMary Catherine Malley is Director, Assistant General Counsel for Juniper Networks. Her route to this huge role for a global, NYSE listed, multi-billion company following an 11 year career break is the topic of our conversation. A surprising conversation with a neighbor jumpstarted her relaunch, and ended up in a returnship-like role for his company. Mary Catherine details the key role networking played in her relaunch, and how attending our iRelaunch Return to Work Conference twice and the iRelaunch Roadmap helped guide her relaunch. This episode is part of our "Relaunching in Senior Roles" mini-series and is a rebroadcast of a...
2024-04-1830 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 284: Harnessing disruption when you least expect it, a conversation with Carol Fishman CohenWe are pleased to present you with a special broadcast of a previously recorded interview where Carol Fishman Cohen, host of the 3,2,1 iRelaunch podcast, CEO & Co-founder of iRelaunch, sits on the opposite side of the podcast mic and answers questions regarding her relaunch and more on the "Disrupt Yourself Podcast" with Whitney Johnson. We hope you enjoy this insightful and inspirational conversation, and get a peak into aspects of Carol's relaunch story and her journey in founding iRelaunch.
2024-03-0848 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 282:Top Examples of Diversity Initiatives that Work, with iRelaunch Diversity Lead Janet PetersonJanet Peterson is Diversity Lead at iRelaunch, and like many on the iRelaunch team, Janet is a relauncher. Prior to her five-year career break, Janet held leadership roles in sales, marketing, and training and advocacy at Johnson & Johnson, and at Xerox Corporation. She served as board member for the American Diabetes Association and was a liaison for the National Urban League, NAACP and La Raza. Janet currently serves her community through Mocha Moms, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Women's Ministries. Janet discusses the initiatives, events, and programming that have made the biggest impact in diversifying the iRelaunch pool. Employers...
2024-02-0820 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 277: The Black Relaunchers' Perspective discussion; a Mocha Moms + iRelaunch eventToday, we are pleased to share an excerpt from The Black Relauncher’s Perspective Panel, a webinar hosted recently by Mocha Moms + iRelaunch. This panel highlights the professional return to work stories of four Black relaunchers, Catherine Duffy, Country Leader of Bermuda, AIG; Kuae Kelch, National President of Mocha Moms Inc.; LaBrena Settles, SVP, Program Manager, Bank of America; and Tiana Sousa, Contract Manager, Iron Bow Technologies; hosted by iRelaunch’s Diversity Lead, Janet Peterson (who is also a relauncher!)
At iRelaunch, we recognize that relaunching can be a difficult undertaking, and that the intersectionality of relaunching as a Black prof...
2023-11-3044 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 276: Resume advice for relaunchers, with iRelaunch resume expert Heidi RavisToday we welcome Heidi Ravis, our iRelaunch recommended resume expert. Heidi has over 30 years experience working with relaunchers in a wide range of industries and situations. She's a relauncher herself and has a first-hand understanding of relauncher résumé challenges.
In this episode, we speak with Heidi about her career journey, and get her best resume recommendations. Listening to this episode is a must if you’re struggling with framing your resume for career reentry programs and traditional positions.
2023-11-1640 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 272: Relaunching as a business systems analyst in academia with Priya VenkatesanPriya Venkatesan works as a Business Systems Analyst at University of California, Davis. She relaunched into her position with UC Davis after a 16 year career break. Her relaunch involved many job applications, interviews and rejections before she ultimately found success.
She became a certified Scrum Master during her career break, and since she's been back at work, she has achieved her Lean Six Sigma white, yellow, and green belts.
Priya calls attending the iRelaunch Return to Work conference while she was relaunching, “life-changing”. In the ultimate full circle, she returned to the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference in 2022 to speak abou...
2023-09-2140 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 266: Reaching Senior Level Management after Relaunch: Keita Young's Exciting Career PathKeita Young is an attorney who is currently Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at FanDuel. After practicing employment law earlier in her career, Keita took an 11-year career break from the legal profession. During that time she was an entrepreneur - owning a children’s specialty boutique and eventually relaunched her legal career through JPMorgan Chase’s ReEntry Program. She was selected for the inaugural 2014 Legal ReEntry cohort and over the next 8 and 1/2 years, Keita rose in seniority in the legal department, moved to Human Resources to program manage a global diversity strategy and eventually rejoined the legal department to serv...
2023-06-2932 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 250: How I Relaunched after Years of Trying, and Where I am Today, with Amanda LiuAmanda Drake Liu is currently Senior Director, Data Analytics, for ADP. She took a 14-year career break before relaunching as part of MetLife’s Act2 Program in 2014, to which she connected with through iRelaunch’s Return to Work Conference. Amanda got in touch with us last year because she was interested in hiring a relauncher to work for her! We discuss Amanda’s relaunch journey, how the first few years she tried to reenter the workforce were unsuccessful and what made the difference in finally breaking through, connections she made during her returnship that were critical later in her career advanc...
2022-11-1727 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 246: Returning to the Legal Profession After a 12 Year Career Break, with Kendra JohnsonKendra Johnson is currently Senior Counsel/Manager, Management Liability Claims at the global insurance giant, Markel Corporation. Kendra had been out of the legal profession for over 12 years when she attended our Spring 2019 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference in metro Chicago, at a pre-Pandemic time when our conferences were in person! Shortly after attending, she was hired at Markel handling management liability claims. Now at Markel for over three years, Kendra has been promoted twice, and was recently honored with one of the Markel Style Awards for Excellence, awarded to only 11 people in the entire company. Kendra discusses the "play...
2022-09-1531 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 243: Relaunching at Lockheed Martin after a 20 year Career Break, with Jennifer TufillaroJennifer Tufillaro is a Control Account Manager for the Radar Systems Engineering Group at Lockheed Martin. She initially joined Lockheed Martin after receiving her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Villanova University, and subsequently took a 20-year career break for childcare reasons. Jennifer returned to Lockheed Martin when she relaunched her career through Lockheed’s Chapter Next program, which she found through iRelaunch, and now works in a part-time engineering role. In this episode, we get the details on how Jennifer successfully returned to a technical role after a very long career break.
2022-08-0429 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 237: How to Encourage the Relauncher in Your Life, with Chad KoenigChad Koenig is a Managing Director with Cushman & Wakefield's Atlanta Office Tenant Advisory Group. His wife, relauncher Kati Koenig, was our guest for the 223rd episode of the 3,2,1 iRelaunch podcast. Kati took a 20-year career break before relaunching her career as a Salesforce Administrator. She is now a Senior Salesforce Business Analyst for Booz Allen Hamilton. In this episode, which is the first of our “The Importance of Significant Others in Relaunching” mini-series, we’ll talk with Chad about how he and Kati navigated Kati’s career break and her return to work.
2022-05-1221 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 236: Applying to and Participating in the JP Morgan Chase ReEntry Program with Cedric LaytonCedric Layton is the Global ReEntry Program Co-Ordinator at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., responsible for all facets of their long running, rapidly growing, global career ReEntry Program - including all executive champions, managers, other internal stakeholders and especially the relauncher "Fellows" themselves. We discuss what to expect when applying to and participating in the ReEntry Program, and the major features of the program.
The ReEntry Program is one of the oldest career reentry programs, having launched in 2013. Fellows from the earliest cohorts are now senior enough to be managing the newest participants, something we could only dream about back...
2022-04-2826 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP: 231 Richard Eisenberg, former Managing Editor of Next Avenue, shares thoughts on “Unretiring”Richard Eisenberg was, until recently, the Managing Editor of Next Avenue, the PBS’s website for people 50+, and the editor of the site's Money & Policy and Work & Purpose channels. Richard was a previous guest for Episode 197 of the 3,2,1 iRelaunch podcast, when we discussed career progression trends for the 50+ worker, how COVID impacted those trends, and his predictions about what working behaviors will look like post-COVID. Since that conversation, Richard has retired from Next Avenue to start his "unretirement." In this episode, we ask him to turn the lens on himself and discuss his personal career journey, his thought process and ex...
2022-03-2433 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 227: The Ins and Outs of Relaunching in Higher Education, with Marion VirayMarion Viray is Program Manager of the Technology Leadership Development Program
at Baruch College and Advisor for the Starr Career Development Program. Marion moderated our Successful Relaunchers Panel at the October 2021 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference. Marion stepped away from full-time employment to focus on childcare. In the years since, he has held a variety of freelance, adjunct, and part-time positions in higher education, many of which focus on career counseling. In this episode, Marion talks about these roles and his experience relaunching in higher education and career counseling.
2022-02-2433 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 224: How Networking Makes the Difference Relaunching to a Senior Role, with Mary Catherine MalleyMary Catherine Malley is Senior Corporate Counsel for Juniper Networks. Her route to this huge role for a global, NYSE listed, multi-billion company following an 11 year career break is the topic of our conversation. A surprising conversation with a neighbor jumpstarted her relaunch, and ended up in a returnship-like role for his company. Mary Catherine details the key role networking played in her relaunch, and how attending our iRelaunch Return to Work Conference twice and the iRelaunch Roadmap helped guide her relaunch. This episode is part of our "Relaunching in Senior Roles" mini-series.
2022-02-0329 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 219: “Best Piece of Advice for Relaunchers” Holiday 2021 Compilation EditionHear the “Best Piece of Advice” from ten episodes of the 3,2,1 iRelaunch podcast series:
Author Laura Zigman explains how to move forward through life’s most challenging time; Learn about angel investing and if it’s right for you with Nicole Cuellar-Lopez; Kathryn Troutman gives guidance on applying for jobs with the federal government; Dr. Ella Washington discusses how to have difficult and meaningful discussions with your team; LinkedIn Learning instructor Selena Rezvani explains how to have better executive presence; NY Times bestselling author Lindsey Pollak discusses navigating work in a virtual world; David Boehmer, founder of Banff Advisors, gives an insid...
2021-12-2329 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 216: An HR Professional’s Nonlinear Job Search Leads to Her Dream Job, with Renee RudczynskiRenee Rudczynski is a human resources professional who has worked in HR consulting and led HR teams within a variety of environments, including higher ed, finance, and startups. After a seven-year career break, she recently began an organizational development role. Renee discusses her non-linear job search and how networking helped her land her dream job at a tech startup. She also shares how her experiences at the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference and as a member of the iRelaunch Return to Work Facebook Forum helped with her relaunch and how she is now giving back.
2021-12-0233 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 215: How a Marketing & Communications Professional Relaunched in UX Design, with Eraina FergusonEraina Ferguson is a Marketing & Communications Manager who spoke on our Successful Relaunchers Panel at our October 2021 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference. She is a special needs advocate, UX (user experience) designer, journalist, and TEDx curator who took a 10-year career break to stay at home with her four children before returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eraina discusses her experiences freelancing during her career break and why it was important for her to share her journey about raising a daughter with special needs prior to her relaunch. She also shares her pathway to relaunching in a marketing and...
2021-11-1839 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP213: How Misbah Sheikh Relaunched as a Salesforce Consultant When She Had Never Heard of It BeforeMisbah Sheikh is a Salesforce consultant who spoke on our Successful Relaunchers Panel at our recent virtual iRelaunch Return to Work Conference. She went on career break after the birth of her twins in 2009 – a story in itself. During a career break that was for childcare as well as eldercare, Misbah continued to be an active learner, completing an initial Salesforce certificate program and then moving on to complete a variety of others. Hear about the certificate programs she pursued, how she managed to do the work with all her caregiving responsibilities, and how the certificates ultimately led to her re...
2021-11-0440 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 212: An Expat Relaunches and Later Pivots to a Cybersecurity Career, with Mai EnsmannMai Ensmann is the Senior Program Planner at Cyber Florida: The Florida Center for Cybersecurity. Previously Mai had worked as a program manager and trainer for international higher education programs and non-profit and humanitarian organizations in the U.S. and across Europe, Africa and Central Asia. Mai took an 11-year career break while raising her children in Belgium, Switzerland and Ghana. She spent many hours folding laundry and listening to the 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch podcast while planning her successful return to work. Hear Mai describe the unique strengths that expats/trailing spouses bring to the workforce and how she relaunched in Belgium...
2021-10-2838 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 211: From Goldman Sachs Returnship to Managing Director in Less Than Five Years, with Lori TaylorThis is the first episode in our "Relaunchers in Senior Roles" mini-series.
Lori Taylor is head of America’s corporate lending and derivatives in Credit Risk at Goldman Sachs. She relaunched her Wall Street career by participating in Goldman’s Returnship program in 2015, which she joined shortly after attending our iRelaunch Return to Work Conference in the Fall of 2014. Lori advanced from her Goldman Returnship to a Managing Director role in less than five years. Hear about Lori’s experience at the Return to Work conference, the subsequent events that led to her getting hired for the Returnship program, her time d...
2021-10-2128 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP205: Relaunching in Data Analytics & the Special Project She Did for iRelaunch, with Cynthia CorbyCynthia Corby was a financial analyst on Wall Street before taking a 17 year career break. She decided to pursue a masters degree in business analytics as a way to relaunch her career. We met Cynthia when she reached out to us to see if she could focus her final project for her degree on data analysis that would be helpful to us. A dedicated relauncher and looking for a way to pay it forward, she produced a remarkable analysis to update our estimate of the number of relaunchers in the U.S. We discuss Cynthia’s career path, her decision to...
2021-09-0936 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 204: Don't Talk Yourself Out of an Opportunity, with Cheryl McGee Wallace [episode re-run]Today’s episode of “3, 2, 1, iRelaunch” is a re-run of an interview Carol did in 2017 with Cheryl McGee Wallace, who later became Special Advisor and Guest Podcast Host for iRelaunch. Cheryl shares some of the pivotal moments from her relaunch journey, including the approach that she took with regards to informational interviewing and networking, and the three questions that she always asked. She also discusses the steps that she took to prepare for the iRelaunch Return to Work conference, how she strategically approached her discussions with the recruiters, and what happened after the conference. This interview is filled with actionable steps and ad...
2021-09-0231 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 199:Reskilling & Relaunching as a Data Analyst After a 20 Year Career Break with Miriam BerkowitzMiriam Berkowitz started her career as a software developer and returned to work as a data analyst after a 20 year career break. To update her technology skills, she enrolled in a 6-month intensive Data Analytics & Visualization bootcamp. She is thriving in her role and has been an active member of our private Facebook group, the iRelaunch Return to Work Forum, where she has shared her valuable inspiration and advice. In this episode, Miriam shares the specifics of applying to and attending her bootcamp as well as the steps she took to prepare and apply for jobs. She also discusses the...
2021-07-2938 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 195: "Best Piece of Advice for Relaunchers" 4th of July Compilation EpisodeCombining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 8 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from Anandi Krishnan on relaunching in scientific research with an NIH Career Reentry Grant; relaunching veteran Ashley-Bria Leo at the start of her Return to Work program; military spouse Karen Golden on the critical role of volunteering in her relaunch; Hang Tran on relaunching in market research; Lori Banov Kaufmann on being a "serial" relauncher; Amy Impellizzeri on relaunching as a published author; relauncher Rochelle Nemrow on the growth and sale of her company; and Charlotte Japp on navigating the intergenerational workforce when relaunching. Be sure to listen...
2021-07-0128 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 190: "Best Piece of Advice for Relaunchers" Memorial Day Compilation EpisodeCombining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 10 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including Liz Thorne on relaunching in sustainable investing; Cynthia Siemens on recruiting video introductions & interviews; Susan Samuelson on relaunching in academia after a career in corporate law; Mimi Kahn on relaunching in a social work career; Ellie St. John on relaunching as a human resources professional; Pam Waterman on returning to engineering after a 31-year career break; Diane Keane on returning to work in finance in non-profits; Global Head of Recruiting Miranda Kalinowski on Facebook's Return to Work Program (with Guest Host Cheryl McGee Wallace); Becca...
2021-05-2730 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 183: Relaunching in Real Estate and Academia After a Divorce, with Samantha KranyakAfter a divorce and becoming a single parent, Samantha Kranyak was looking to relaunch close to home in order to gain financial independence and provide stability and consistency for her family. Sam shares how she first went into real estate, then added an adjunct teaching role at a nearby university and was later offered the opportunity to join the university as a non-tenure track professor, which is full time. We originally connected with Sam when she wrote to us to let us know our iRelaunch Return to Work Conference and Back on the Career Track Book “were instrumental in helping me...
2021-04-0832 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 180: Relaunching in Engineering After 22 & 19 Year Career Breaks - Gabriella Bean & Sue SpillaneGabriella Bean and Sue Spillane relaunched their engineering careers in Fall 2017 as part of the inaugural cohort of iReturn, Northrop Grumman’s return-to-work program, after career breaks of 22 years and 19 years respectively. Northrop Grumman launched iReturn as a member of the STEM Reentry Task Force, the groundbreaking multi-company return to work collaborative run by the Society of Women Engineers and iRelaunch. The iReturn program has now expanded to five cities. Gabriella is principal engineer, operations program manager and Sue is a manufacturing engineering manager at Northrop Grumman. We catch up with them about their return to work, whether they feel li...
2021-03-1834 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 177: Developing Executive Presence - Relauncher Edition, with Selena RezvaniSelena Rezvani is a popular Leadership Speaker and Inclusion Consultant as well as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. In fact, her most popular LinkedIn Learning course is on Executive Presence, the topic of our podcast. Selena writes a column for Philadelphia Magazine on how to make work "work" and hosts a weekly show on LinkedIn Live, an invite-only platform, about ways to elevate women at work. About a year ago, Selena was our guest on 3,2,1 iRelaunch to discuss how to brag about yourself without sounding obnoxious, and reach out to people to help you in your job search without coming across...
2021-02-2536 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 169: "Best Piece of Advice for Relaunchers" Compilation EpisodeCombining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 11 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including Liz O’Donnell on relaunching after an eldercare career break, Ginny Brzezinski on her relaunch journey and “Comeback Careers,” Cynthia Stewart on relaunching as a systems engineer, Kara Goldin on building Hint into a $100 million business, Dorothy DeWitt on relaunching in financial regulatory compliance, Kendell Brown on relaunching and career transitioning, Lisa Fain on mentoring and relaunching, Selena Rezvani on being a fierce self-advocate, Kim Winsey Stevenson on relaunching in non-clinical medicine, Letitia Shen on relaunching as a hazardous substances engineer, and Salli Cobb on indust...
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3,2,1 iRelaunchEP164: A Relaunching Veteran’s Perspective on Starting a Return to Work Program with Ashley-Bria LeoAshley-Bria Leo is a relauncher who spent four years in military intelligence for the US Air Force followed by an entrepreneurial venture. While on career break she moved to a new city, completed an accelerated, executive MBA program and discovered the brand new Wells Fargo Glide-Relaunch program. She applied and was one of the few accepted to this competitive return to work internship program. We speak with Ashley-Bria at a milestone moment- she is starting Glide-Relaunch the following week. Ashley also attended our virtual iRelaunch Return to Work Conference and reported on LinkedIn how valuable she found it. We will...
2020-11-1222 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEp 154: Best Piece of Advice for Relaunchers Special Compilation EpisodeCombining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 11 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including our very own Shannon Amspacher whose podcast was on what the next generation of career breaks look like, Kerry Schrader on her Mixtroz entrepreneurial venture after a 25 year career in HR, Mike Montague on sales training, Chris Donovan on his journey from telephone repairman to luxury shoe designer, Laura Persky on the career switch into academia, Leah Vickers Marincovich on relaunching in media sales, Stewart Friedman on parenting and relaunching, Lisa Damour on managing families at home during Covid, Judaline Cassidy on relaunching in the...
2020-09-0328 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 151: How to Be Flexible and Fearless When Your Company Pivots During Covid - with Sarah MillsSarah Mills is Senior Director of Events for iRelaunch, which means she manages all iRelaunch conferences and events. She is a relauncher who took an 8 year career break but has now been back in the workforce for 10 years. Sarah had to embrace uncertainty and fearlessness when iRelaunch pivoted hard and changed its three in-person 2020 iRelaunch Return to Work Conferences to two virtual conferences. On relatively short notice, Sarah had to evaluate and recommend the best virtual conference platform, and then dive in and learn the technical platform for the virtual event well enough to train our employer representatives on how...
2020-08-1334 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 148: Relaunching at the State of California: Persistence Pays Off - with Letitia ShenLetitia Shen is a Hazardous Substances Engineer at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, a role she got after a career break of over 20 years. She has been an active member of our largest private Facebook group, the iRelaunch Return to Work Forum. Letitia tells us how to navigate a state employment process, and the wide range of opportunities within state environmental agencies – including related to cannabis production, food safety, enforcement, schools, and others in addition to hazardous waste. She also discusses the resilience involved in engaging in more than 30 interviews, how she met the person who was most he...
2020-07-2337 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 145: Special 4th of July Compilation EpisodeCombining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 13 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including Randi Childs who returned as a creative; seasoned recruiter Donnie Watson on relaunching; Corporate Council for TheRealReal, Liz Logie; Theresa Harris who relaunched in the arts; Chris Rudnicki on maintaining mental health during your relaunch, and many more. Be sure to listen to the full podcast content from each of these special guests in previous episodes.
2020-07-0235 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 143: Relaunching and Career Transitioning - with Kendell BrownKendell Brown, Founder of Ascension Careers, first transitioned her career from finance to brand management after she got her MBA. Later, after her career break, she transitioned her career again when she took a role in career services at a major university. Finally, she used all of her accumulated skills to develop a career and executive coaching business alongside her university work, and then on her own. Listen as Kendell tells us how she convinced the university that she would be an excellent candidate for a role for which she had no prior experience. As the resume expert for the...
2020-06-1936 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 140: Best Advice for Relaunchers Special Memorial Day Compilation EpisodeEP 140: Best Advice for Relaunchers Special Memorial Day Compilation Episode by iRelaunch
2020-05-2229 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 138: “Stronger, Wiser, Better”: The Relaunch Journey with Ginny BrzezinskiGinny Brzezinski is a former Capitol Hill press secretary, writer, speaker, iRelaunch Advisory Board member and co-author, with her sister-in-law, Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski, of the recently released Comeback Careers. Ginny talks with Carol about her own career break, relaunching in real estate which gave her some flexibility while raising her children, and now co-authoring Comeback Careers. Ginny explains the value of relaunching later in life and how the resilience and maturity you bring to the table makes you “stronger, wiser, better.”
2020-05-0738 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 136: Job Searching During the COVID-19 Pandemic” with Mary Beth Barrett-NewmanIn this episode, Carol speaks with Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, Founder and President of 2nd Career Consulting, a moderator on the iRelaunch Return to Work Forum private Facebook group, frequent iRelaunch Return to Work Conference speaker, and a member of the iRelaunch coaching team, about the challenges of returning to work during COVID-19. Mary Beth gives advice on using this time to update your resume and LinkedIn profile, take a new headshot and practice video interviewing with a friend, former colleague or the alumni career services office of your alma mater. She also discusses the importance of setting realistic goals during...
2020-04-2437 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 132: “Building and Maintaining Resilience When Job Searching in a Downturn” with Matthew TempleIn part 2 of our series on the COVID-19 pandemic, Carol welcomes back Matthew Temple, Senior Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development at the Kellogg School of Management and an iRelaunch Advisory Board member. Carol and Matthew talk about building and maintaining resilience when job searching in a downturn; how to best use your time while at home; tips on video interviewing and other elements of the remote job search and more.
2020-03-2730 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 128: The Immense and Complicated World of Insurance with Cathy DuffyIn this compelling episode of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch" Carol talks with Catherine Duffy, Country Manager at AIG Insurance in Bermuda. Cathy and Carol discuss navigating the global world of insurance with Fortune 500 and 100 companies both in the insurance and re-insurance markets. Cathy shares her experience entering and rising to the top of a mostly male field, and the difficulties she faced (and conquered) upon relaunching.
2020-02-2857 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 121: “Dare Dream Do” and “Disrupt Yourself” For Relaunchers With Whitney JohnsonCarol talks with Whitney Johnson, CEO of WLJ Advisors, Author, Keynote Speaker, Lecturer, iRelaunch Advisory Board member and longtime friend of Carol’s about Whitney’s books “Dare, Dream, Do,” “Disrupt Yourself” and her latest, bestseller “Build an A-Team,” and how their themes and messages relate to companies and relaunchers. They also delve into the importance of “how you tell your story.” Finally Whitney talks about her podcast conversation with the beloved Brene Brown and recommends particular “Disrupt Yourself” podcast episodes for our relauncher audience.
References in this conversation include:
https://whitneyjohnson.com/meet-whitney/
https://whitneyjohnson.com/disrupt-yourself-podcast/ - Episodes 130, 120, 111, 100, and 22
https://hbr.org/2...
2020-01-0937 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 120: Curiosity and Confidence – With Nikki Steingold iRelaunch Chief Marketing OfficeriRelaunch Chief Marketing Officer, Nikki Steingold, has been through two relaunches during her more than 40 year career in communications. During that time, she has not only adapted to new marketing media, but has been the catalyst for new communications platforms at iRelaunch, including the Return to Work Roadmap and this podcast series. With a solid foundation and background in her field, and a fearlessness for identifying and learning new software and communications vehicles, Nikki represents a combination of confidence and curiosity that is a proven formula for any successful relaunch.
2019-12-2729 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 119: “What is your Best Piece of Advice for our Relauncher Audience?” Special Compilation EpisodeWe have once again put together a “Valuable Advice for Relaunchers” special episode from 12 previous episodes of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch. You’ll hear top advice from jobs expert Mac Prichard, one of the first returnship participants Kathy Preble Bayert, supply chain relauncher Lisa Fenton, women’s career path expert Michelle Friedman, networking expert Kelly Hoey and many more. We hope you enjoy this special compilation edition podcast.
2019-12-2031 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 118: “How to Highlight Accomplishments without it Feeling Like Bragging” with Carla BassIn this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Carol talks with Carla Bass, Colonel in the United States AirForce (Ret) and author of “Write to Influence”. In a mock interview and a discussion about performance reviews that require the relauncher to write about accomplishments on the job, Carla advises how to highlight those accomplishments without having it feel like bragging.
2019-12-1219 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP: 117 “How Carefully Managed Career Restarts Can Benefit Individuals and Employers”Today’s episode of “3, 2, 1, iRelaunch” is a rebroadcast from an interview Carol did earlier this year with Joseph B. Fuller, Professor of Management Practice and Co-Director of the Project on Managing the Future of Work at Harvard Business School. In this episode (also entitled “Managing the Future of Work”) Carol shares her relaunch story as well as her insights and experience on returning to work after a career break, the challenges faced by relaunchers, and the talents and expertise the career returner brings to the workplace. You can listen to the HBS Managing the Future of Work podcast on their website, i...
2019-12-0528 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 115: "Professional Development Considerations for a Relaunched Career" Dr. Sylvia Ann HewlettAs relaunchers, we focus almost myopically on the critical first role post-relaunch. While that is of course crucial, it is also important to consider longer term issues as well. In this episode, iRelaunch Guest Host and Special Advisor Cheryl McGee Wallace speaks with Dr. Sylvia Ann Hewlett, founder and president of the Center for Talent Innovation, about her research on executive presence, the crucial distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, and the importance of building relationships throughout one’s career.
2019-11-1456 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 111: “The Benefits of Coaching” with Sara Dickison TaylorEP 111: “The Benefits of Coaching” with Sara Dickison Taylor by iRelaunch
2019-10-1732 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 109: A Seasoned Recruiter’s Perspective on Relaunching: A conversation with Donnie Watson” Part 2In this special 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch series on the nuts and bolts of the recruiting process, we speak with recruiters from firms with and without back-to-work programs to provide you with the broadest perspective possible. iRelaunch Special Advisor and Guest Podcast Host Cheryl McGee Wallace talks with Donnie Watson, Talent Acquisition Manager at ZoomInfo/DiscoveryOrg. Donnie stresses the need for relaunchers to be pro-active and appropriately assertive in their dealings with recruiters. In part 2, we discuss relauncher questions on negotiations and post-interview silence.
2019-10-0327 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 108: “A Recruiter’s Perspective on Relaunching: A conversation with Donnie Watson” Part 1In this special 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch series on the nuts and bolts of the recruiting process, we speak with recruiters from firms with and without back-to-work programs to provide you with the broadest perspective possible. iRelaunch Special Advisor and Guest Podcast Host Cheryl McGee Wallace talks with Donnie Watson, Talent Acquisition Manager at ZoomInfo/DiscoveryOrg. Donnie stresses the need for relaunchers to be pro-active and appropriately assertive in their dealings with recruiters. In part 1, we discuss how to address your break, determining level and fit, and position descriptions.
2019-09-2632 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 107: "First things first: Developing your resume" with Kendell BrownA well-crafted resume is an applicant's calling card. Whether applying for a job or seeking an informational interview, it's a critical first impression, often judged at a glance. In this special edition of 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch, we talk to career coach Kendell Brown of Ascension Careers about resumes, including drafting accomplishments vs. responsibilities, reflecting keywords, addressing career gaps and leveraging social media. For more information on the work that Kendell does please visit https://www.ascension-careers.com
2019-09-1942 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 106: “Relaunching as a Creative” with Randi ChildsA professional photographer specializing in individual and family portraits, headshots, nature and lifestyle photos, Randi Childs talks with Carol about the exhilaration, fear and passion she experienced when she started her own business after an extended career break. Note: Randi will be speaking at the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference at Columbia on October 3, 2019. For more information visit our web site.
2019-09-1334 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 105: “Recruiting for the JNJ Re-ignite #ReturnToWorkProgram" with Elizabeth MarkusEP 105: “Recruiting for the JNJ Re-ignite #ReturnToWorkProgram" with Elizabeth Markus by iRelaunch
2019-09-0527 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 103: “Relaunching After A Military Career” with Chris DeJesusEP 103: “Relaunching After A Military Career” with Chris DeJesus by iRelaunch
2019-08-2232 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 100: 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch’s 100th Episode: Building Back Your Confidence, with Claire ShipmanToday 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch reaches a milestone! This is our 100th episode and we are delighted to showcase Carol’s conversation with Claire Shipman, Co-Author, with Katty Kay, of “Womenomics”,“The Confidence Code”and “The Confidence Code for Girls”,and former national news correspondent for ABC, NBC and CNN. Claire and Carol discuss how to build back confidence after experiencing the diminished sense of self so common to relaunchers on extended career breaks.
2019-08-0134 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 99: “Career Pivoting” What it means and How it Works with Marc MillerEP 99: “Career Pivoting” What it means and How it Works with Marc Miller by iRelaunch
2019-07-2538 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 93: “36 Steps to Relaunch Success! - with Cheryl Payne”After a nine-year break from her healthcare sales career, Cheryl Payne documented her relaunch journey in our private iRelaunch Facebook Forum group in an effort to help other relaunchers. Her raw and honest essay on the ups and downs of her relaunch journey was one of the most popular posts to date. "Persevere, prepare, practice, take notes, follow-up, ask questions" are some of Cheryl's steps discussed in this candid conversation with Carol. (And if you are a relauncher, please join our private FB group here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iRelaunchReturntoWork/ (note: there are a few questions you need to...
2019-06-1336 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 92: “Relauncher Mindy Berkower. Corporate Lawyer to iRelaunch Chief Client Officer"Our own Mindy Berkower, Chief Client Officer and General Counsel, talks with Carol about her legal career, her 18 year career break and her relaunch, which began when she became our first iRelaunch Executive in Residence (our periodic return to work internship) after attending the 2012 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference in New York.
2019-06-0729 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 88: "How I Have Maintained Career Continuity as a Military Spouse" with April KeatingEP 88: "How I Have Maintained Career Continuity as a Military Spouse" with April Keating by iRelaunch
2019-05-0937 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 87: “Psyching Up and Calming Down” with Daniel McGinnEP 87: “Psyching Up and Calming Down” with Daniel McGinn by iRelaunch
2019-05-0234 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 86: "Relaunching with a Child with Disabilities" with Suzanne WallSuzanne Wall, Chief Operations Officer at iRelaunch is the mother of four, including her youngest who has Down Syndrome. She talks with Carol about the unique challenges faced when relaunching with a child with developmental disabilities, how to know when you are ready to return, and lessons learned post-relaunch.
2019-04-2537 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 85: “Time Management and Relaunching” with Laura VanderkamEP 85: “Time Management and Relaunching” with Laura Vanderkam by iRelaunch
2019-04-1835 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 84: A Career Break Can be an “Explosive Time of Growth” with CNN Producer Kuae Kelch MattoxEP 84: A Career Break Can be an “Explosive Time of Growth” with CNN Producer Kuae Kelch Mattox by iRelaunch
2019-04-1140 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 81: “Researching Prospective Companies" with Jennifer Bewley, Founder of “Uncuffed”Description: In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Carol talks with Jennifer Bewley, Founder of Uncuffed. Uncuffed provides detailed research on companies, far beyond the company website and social media. She shares details on how relaunchers can get information on companies, both public and private, including sources we bet you have never heard of before!
2019-03-2133 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 80: “Hired After Attending the iRelaunch Return to Work Conference!”. with Lisa BurnsLisa Burns, Relauncher and 2018 iRelaunch Return to Work Conference attendee joins Carol to talk about the toughest parts of her relaunch, and how the Conference changed her outlook and job search approach. They discuss persisting when discouraged, the pitfalls of only applying for jobs online and combating age discrimination. Lisa attributes attending the Conference to her newfound confidence level and ability to do the networking necessary to land her new job.
2019-03-1432 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 79 "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis' Stellar Career in Marketing and AdvertisingIn this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch!, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen talks with "Serial Relauncher" Susan Smith Ellis. Smith Ellis' stellar advertising and marketing career includes career breaks along the way. Hear how a forward thinking recruiter back in the mid-1990's changed how Susan viewed herself as a relauncher. Listen to Susan discuss how she made decisions about when to leave the workforce and later relaunch. Susan and Carol also discuss how relaunchers with traditional marketing backgrounds not only can relaunch, but thrive, in today's digital marketing world.
2019-03-0830 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 78: “Financial Analyst to High School Spanish Teacher” - Relauncher/Career Pivoter Judy ScintoRelaunching can involve career transition. What’s the thought process and re-entry strategy when relaunching and career transition happen at the same time? In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder, Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with high school Spanish Teacher Judy Scinto, who was a hedge fund financial analyst before her career break. Listen as Judy describes her career journey in detail and gives a revealing look at how she did it.
2019-03-0134 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 77: "Disrupternship: What it Means and How it Affects Today's Relaunchers" with Ginny BrzezinskiIn this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch, Author, Former Capitol Hill Press Secretary and iRelaunch Advisory Board Member, Ginny Brzezinski, interviews Carol Fishman Cohen about “Disrupternship.” They discuss how mid-career return to work programs have disrupted traditional University internships and how the use of mid-career internships have disrupted the way employers engage with relaunchers.
2019-02-2235 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 76: Episode 76: “Mind Your P’s and Q’s: The Art of Business Etiquette” with Jacquelyn FlesnerHas the world become more self-centered and inconsiderate? Do we treat people like we would like to be treated? Certified Business Etiquette Trainer and Founder of “The Etiquette Network” and “Professional Moms," Jacquelyn Flesner discusses business etiquette with Carol Fishman Cohen in this episode of “3, 2, 1, iRelaunch.” From the “Art of Business Dining” to “Politely Resolving Conflict,” from “Appropriate Verbiage of Titles of Respect” to “Cyber Civility and the Effect of Social Networking,” Jacquelyn and Carol discuss how listening to others and respecting their role and opinions can go a long way in the business world as well as your personal life.
http://www.theetiqu...
2019-02-1535 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 75: “Five Top Rated 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch Podcasts”Jill Kravetz, CEO at iRelaunch, reviews the five top rated 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch podcasts since our first episode posted on Jun 28, 2016. We’ve produced 74 podcasts so far - all relating to getting back to work after a career break. Our guests have ranged from relaunchers just like you, to economists, magazine editors, start-up founders, career coaches, authors and other experts in the return-to-work field. Please go to SoundCloud, iTunes and Stitcher to listen to all of our information packed podcasts to help relaunch your career.
2019-02-0804 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 73: Learning Curves and Relaunching: Mastery Once Back On The Job, with Michelle FriedmanWhether dusting off expertise mastered before a career break, or practicing a newly acquired skill, relaunchers are likely to experience a learning curve once back on the career track. Learn about the four stages of mastering new skills and why there is often a "dip" in the learning process early on. Understanding and expecting these stages to occur can help with keeping a patient mindset as the learning takes place. In this podcast, Carol speaks with executive coach Michelle Friedman, founder of Advancing Women’s Careers and special advisor to iRelaunch, about the four stages of competence, and how relaunchers ca...
2019-01-2534 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 69: "Understand How the System Works, and Make it Work for You" with Mac PrichardAre you spending your job-searching time wisely? Mac Prichard, founder and publisher of the “Mac’s List” job board and host of the "Find Your Dream Job" podcast joins Carol for an instructive discussion about the importance of defining your career goals and developing a solid job-search strategy before you look for your next job. Learn about the “hidden job market” and the most effective way employers search for the best talent.
macslist.org/irelaunch
https://www.macslist.org/books/land-dream-job-anywhere-book
2018-12-2831 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 68: Best Advice Special Holiday EditionE68 Best Advice for Relaunchers Special Holiday Compilation Episode
Combining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 14 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including NBC's TODAY show financial editor, Jean Chatzsky; former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, Kate White; Ladders Founder and CEO, Marc Cenedella; "The Lawyer Whisperer," Julie Brush; authors of The Ambition Decisions, Elizabeth Wallace and Hana Schank, co-founder of "Grown and Flown," Lisa Heffernan; and many more. Be sure to listen to the full podcast content from each of these special guests in previous episodes.
2018-12-2027 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 64: Best Advice for Relaunchers Special Compilation EpisodeCombining the "Best Piece of Advice" from 14 episodes of "3, 2, 1, iRelaunch," you'll hear from guests including the author of "Meet 100 People" Pat Hedley, LinkedIn staff instructor Oliver Schinkten, divorce coach and co-founder of "SAS for Women" Liza Caldwell, Senior Product Manager at MobileIron Maureen Byrne, founder and principal at Advancing Women's Careers, LLC and special advisor to iRelaunch Michelle Friedman, two-time relauncher and Senior Manager for Systems Engineering at Raytheon Jane Pastoor, President of 2nd Career Consulting and iRelaunch career coach Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, and many more. Be sure to listen to the full podcast content from each of these special...
2018-11-2128 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 56: "How to Ace the ‘Tell Me About Yourself' Question and Set Yourself Apart" with Carroll WelchIn this episode, Carroll Welch, iRelaunch Coach and Founder of Carroll Welch Consulting talks with Carol Fishman Cohen about crafting the perfect response to the “tell me about yourself” prompt. What information should you include, what does your body language add to the conversation, and how would you answer differently depending on the context and people to whom you’re talking? Don’t be caught off guard the next time you’re asked. Learn how preparation can ensure you make a great first impression.
2018-09-2028 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 48: Story of a Successful Re-Entry Internship: Inside United Technologies’ “Re-Empower”In this episode, Carol talks with Shanda Hinton, Global Diversity Talent Attraction Leader at United Technologies (UTC) and one of the leaders of the United Technologies Re-Empower return to work program. A member of the Society of Women Engineers/iRelaunch STEM Re-entry Task Force, UTC is starting their third cohort of this successful program. Hear details about Re-Empower and some of its participants in this informative episode. http://www.utc.com/Careers/Work-With-Us/Pages/ReEmpower_Program.aspx
2018-07-2729 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 41: "A Deeper Dive into Interviews – Answering the Toughest Questions"The interview process has become more and more complex over time. Are you ready to answer even the toughest questions with confidence? In this podcast Carol speaks with Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, the founder and President of 2nd Career Consulting, a moderator on the iRelaunch Return to Work Forum private Facebook group, and frequent iRelaunch Return to Work Conference speaker about how you can prepare for the “next level” of interviews, including salary and compensation negotiations, behavioral interviews, case interviews and the three “questions” that are at the root of every good interview.
2018-06-0837 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 39: "The 5 Critical Phases of Returning to Work" with Jill KravetzWhat are the 5 most important phases of your relaunch and how can you best break them down into actionable steps to ensure your success? Join iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen as Jill Kravetz, iRelaunch CEO talks to her about the foundation of the iRelaunch Return to Work Roadmap.
2018-05-2537 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 36: "Re-entering the Workforce as a Financial Planner" with Eleanor BlayneyRecently retired from her position as Special Advisor on Gender Diversity for the Certified Financial Planner Board, Eleanor Blayney, a long-time advocate for women in financial planning, speaks with Carol about the role of Certified Financial Planners in providing 360-degree guidance in personal financial management. She and Carol discuss the “Financial Planner Re-entry Initiative,” a program developed by The CFP Board Center for Financial Planning in partnership with iRelaunch, that connects firms in the financial planning sector with experienced professionals seeking to reenter the workforce after a career break by establishing return-to-work internships. https://www.cfp.net/career-center/resources-for-job-seekers/financial-planner-reentry-initiative Tune...
2018-05-0433 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 32: "Using LinkedIn to Upgrade Your Profile and Your Skills" with Oliver SchinktenIn this special episode, Carol speaks with LinkedIn Instructor Oliver Schinkten. Author of more than 35 LinkedIn courses, Oliver remarks on how relaunchers can most effectively use the LinkedIn “Summary” section, suggestions for using the “Headline” strategically, and listing volunteer work. Oliver will be a speaker at the upcoming iRelaunch Return to Work Conference with the Stanford Alumni Association, May 1, 2018 at Stanford University. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more in his breakout session, “LinkedIn: Upgrade Your Profile and Your Skills.” For more information about the conference please visit https://www.irelaunch.com/viewconference/2459
2018-04-1014 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 29: "The Tech Tools You Need to Go Back to Work" with Jill KravetzGuest: Jill Kravetz, Special Projects Advisor to iRelaunch
Are you intimidated by technologies that have come into prominence since you left the workplace? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode of 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch, Carol speaks with Jill Kravetz, special projects advisor to iRelaunch and our “go-to guru” on a variety of social media and technology questions. Jill shares the six tech tools of which everyone should have a basic understanding before starting a new job. She touches on social media, file sharing, team collaboration, personal productivity and advancement, company-specific tools, and ends with must-have workplace tools. By taking a small amo...
2018-03-2233 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 26: "The STEM Re-entry Internship – A Benchmark for Success" with Jen ScottCarol talks with Jen Scott, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and co-lead of the STEM Re-Entry Task Force. Since its inception in 2016 the STEM Re-entry Task Force has been a pipeline for more than 200 female technical professionals to return to the workforce. In this podcast, Carol and Jen discuss how the Task Force was initially conceived, its substantial growth over the past few years, how returning professionals can find out more about these programs, how to apply, and what to expect in these programs. Companies considering developing a re-entry internship will hear about...
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3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 24: Finding the thing that makes you "sparkle" with Manisha ThakorCarol Fishman Cohen speaks with Manisha Thakor, host of the MoneyZen podcast about her personal relaunch, how it led to the creation of iRelaunch and how she draws inspiration from her new career.
2017-11-1640 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 16: "Navigating Executive Search for Relaunchers" with Vivian Steir RabinCarol Fishman Cohen interviews her iRelaunch Co-Founder and co-author of Back on the Career Track, Vivian Steir Rabin. Vivian now runs VSR Advisors, a retained executive search firm focused on commercial real estate and financial services. Vivian shares her relaunch story with us and helps us navigate the executive search / staffing / recruiting landscape as relaunchers.
2017-08-2528 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 15: Carol Fishman Cohen Tells the iRelaunch StoryIn the first episode of our second season, Matthew Temple, Director of Alumni Career and Professional Development at the Kellogg School of Management and an iRelaunch Advisory Board member, interviews Carol Fishman Cohen about the history of iRelaunch and its Return-to-Work Conference. From its early days following the publication of the book, Back on the Career Track, iRelaunch has grown to become the leader in career reentry initiatives helping employers identify and recruit professionals looking to return to work after career breaks and helping those professionals gain the confidence and skills they need to be successful in today's workforce. Carol...
2017-08-1826 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 14: "Relauncher Resumes that get you Hired" with Tamara DowlingIn our final podcast episode for this season, iRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with Tamara Dowling, resume-writing expert and Owner of SeekingSuccess.com about that killer resume that best positions you for the jobs you are interested in.
For more info on Tamara and her services at SeekingSuccess.com, please visit: https://www.irelaunch.com/resource_partners
2017-05-2628 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 13: "Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Relaunchers" with Carroll WelchiRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with iRelaunch Coach Carroll Welch about social media tips for relaunchers. Figure out what the critical components are of a relauncher's LinkedIn profile, how to describe a career break and / or career transition, and how to get the most out of yours and prospective employers' social media feeds.
Carroll Welch is a bootcamp coach for iRelaunch. Learn more about our bootcamps at www.iRelaunch.com/bootcamp
2017-05-0428 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 12: "Getting Your Family Involved in Your Relaunch" with Michelle FriedmanIn this episode of 3,2,1 iRelaunch, Carol Fishman Cohen talks with Michelle Friedman, Founder of Advancing Women's Careers and Special Advisor to iRelaunch about how best to approach your relaunch plans with your family. Carol and Michelle explore both conceptual and practical ways to deal with some of the most common issues in returning to work for family life including household management, your partner's career goals, and dealing with the loss of time at home and with children.
For more from Michelle, go to: https://www.irelaunch.com/node/2048
2017-04-2031 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 10: "Salary Negotiation Tips for Relaunchers" with Katie DonovanEnsure you're getting what you're worth. Salary negotiation expert, Katie Donovan of Equal Pay Negotiations LLC, shares tips with iRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen. Katie is a founding member of the MA Equal Pay Coalition and a co-president of the Massachusetts branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW). Katie and the MA Equal Pay Coalition were honored with the Be the Change Award at the 12th Annual Massachusetts Conference for Women which was held on December 8, 2016.
For more info, please visit https://equalpaynegotiations.com/negotiating-for-irelaunchers/.
2017-03-3129 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 9: "Don't Talk Yourself out of an Opportunity" with Cheryl McGee WallaceiRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen speaks to successful relauncher Cheryl McGee Wallace about networking and maintaining the confidence you need to pursue return-to-work opportunities.
2017-03-2331 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 8: "When Dad Returns to Work After a Career Break" with Dave CartyHow do relaunches differ (or do they?) when the traditional roles are reversed and the father takes the career break? Hear one father's relaunch journey as iRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen interviews Dave Carty, father of three who took a 13 year career break to be home with his kids. He left an international business development role to go on career break and relaunched in a strategy role for a K-12 independent school.
2017-03-1629 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 7: "What Can I Do During My Career Break To Maximize My Relaunch Success?"We are on career breaks for a reason - usually child care, eldercare or another reason of equal importance. However as we prepare to relaunch, taking a course, engaging in volunteer work, or working occasionally on a paid special project can be great resume and conversation material. In this 4th episode of 3,2,1,iRelaunch, Carol Fishman Cohen talks with career coach Arjan Eenkema van Dijk about what you can do during your career break (whenever that timing is good for you) to prepare for your relaunch. Listen here>>
2017-03-0934 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 5: "Relaunching as an Entrepreneur: From Pad and Paper to Industry Leader" with Mindy DiamondiRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen interviews relauncher Mindy Diamond, Founder and CEO of Diamond Consultants. Carol and Mindy discuss the sometimes circuitous route to career passion and relaunching in a new career.
2017-02-1526 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 4: "How Can I Regain My Confidence after My Career Break?" with Valerie CherneskiIf you're feeling intimidated about getting out there and talking to potential employers, you're not alone. It is quite common for relaunchers to feel a lack of confidence. iRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen interviews executive coach Valerie Cherneski about how to regain and project confidence while in the job search. Regain that fearless professional image!
Check out our breadth and depth of services for return to work professionals, corporations, academic institutions, and professional associations at www.irelaunch.com.
Read about Valerie Cherneski at: http://bit.ly/2lfjqzT
2017-02-1032 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 1: "Get Ready to Relaunch Your Career" with Carol Fishman CohenLearn about the new podcast: 3,2,1 iRelaunch.
2017-02-0902 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 3: "Dealing With Relaunch Rejection" with Valerie CherneskiWhat's the best way to handle rejection when you are relaunching your career? Tips and advice from Carol Fishman Cohen, CEO iRelaunch, and Valerie Cherneski, Founder Cherneski Coaching and iRelaunch Coach.
2016-10-1629 min3,2,1 iRelaunchEP 2: "Ace the Job Interview as a Relauncher" with Michael NeeceJoin us for tips and advice on how to bring your best performance to your job interviews with CEO of InterviewMastery.com, Michael Neece. Michael talks with iRelaunch CEO Carol Fishman Cohen about a range of interview and prep techniques including how to describe paid and unpaid experience, how to prepare for that dreaded "tell me about a weakness" question, and best practices for following up.
InterviewMastery.com is an iRelaunch Resource Partner. For more info, go to:
https://www.irelaunch.com/resource_partners
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