My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are household names, and others you may be meeting for the first time. But each one of them has something to share that can help all of us grow. So if you’re looking for a spark — some insight, inspiration, or just a reminder that good things are possible — join me on A Bit of Optimism! Let’s grow together.

Laura Santamaria opens the listener mailbag to answer questions, including how to say yes or no to leadership opportunities without tanking your career or trashing your work-life balance. She also explores the mid-year review process and offers tips for successful self-evaluation and paths to self-growth. Episode Links: The Line Between Management and IC Leadership –... Read more »

The AI hype in project management software is real—but is everyone ready for it? In this episode, Galen sits down with returning guest Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Analyst at Capterra, to explore the findings from her 2025 Project Management Software Trends Survey. They unpack the real reasons behind the surge in demand for AI-enhanced PM tools and the foundational work teams need to do before expecting AI to deliver real ROI. Together, Galen and Olivia dig into what "AI readiness" ...

The Engineering Career Podcast Striving to engineer a successful career? Considering engineering as a career? Listen along for helpful tips and advice related to the transition from "I want to do that" to "getting there" and growing your professional career in Engineering or any related field! Content includes deep dives into specific growth topics, Q&A responses, and interviews of Professionals who have achieved a significant career milestone to see "how they got there". Engineering Success is hosted by Daniel Dahlinger and features regular guests.

The Engineering Career Podcast Striving to engineer a successful career? Considering engineering as a career? Listen along for helpful tips and advice related to the transition from "I want to do that" to "getting there" and growing your professional career in Engineering or any related field! Content includes deep dives into specific growth topics, Q&A responses, and interviews of Professionals who have achieved a significant career milestone to see "how they got there". Engineering Success is hosted by Daniel Dahlinger and features regular guests.

One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, as he interviews experts to provide actionable insights that help you communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. From handling impromptu questions to crafting compelling messages, Matt explores practical strategies for real-world communication challenges. Whether you’re navigating a high-stakes presentation, perfecting your email tone, or speaking off the cuff, Think Fast, Talk Smart equips you with the tools, techniques, and best practices to express yourself effectively in any situation. Enhance your communication skills to elevate your career and build stronger professional relationships. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes. Subscribe now to unlock your potential as a thoughtful, impactful communicator. Learn more and sign up for our eNewsletter at fastersmarter.io.

Have you ever wondered how your friend bought that vacation home or why that colleague of yours makes everyone meticulously split the tab down to the last Diet Coke? Other People’s Pockets is a show about other people’s money. We ask people from all walks of life to get radically transparent about their personal finances in order to learn more about who we are and what makes us tick (and perhaps we level the playing field a little bit along the way?).

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Interviews with people who have transitioned and got jobs in #infosec and #cybersecurity so you can learn and be inspired from their experience. There is no linear path into the field of Information Security, so the hope is that you will resonate with at least one of the guests. Some of my guests were teachers, paralegals, librarians, military vets, developers, and IT help desk techs (to name a few) before transitioning. Also featuring "spoof" ads poking fun at the industry.

Welcome to Confidently Step Up, your weekly go-to podcast for ambitious women ready to step up and lead with unshakable confidence. I'm sharing practical strategies alongside powerful daily practices you can use to calm your inner critic and overcome imposter syndrome. This is the perfect combination for those who want to own their success, be authentic, and lead with courage. Let’s dive in.

The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, as they help you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders they know.

Women in Chemical Engineering at the University of Southern California is a group aimed toward educating, empowering, and advocating for undergraduate and graduate women (and their supporters) in chemical engineering. Join us each month for a conversation with a ChemE professional to learn about their work. Submit questions for our next guest on Twitter with #letstalkwcheusc or via email to wcheusc@gmail.com. For more information, check out our website at wcheusc.com.

Awarded Best of Apple Podcasts, The $100 MBA Show delivers practical business lessons for the real world. These no fluff episodes are packed with only the pure business building training you want. Omar Zenhom shares lessons, strategies and insights from 20+ years of entrepreneurship. He’s bootstrapped two multi-million dollar businesses (and several smaller businesses, too). Join him for short, actionable lessons on how to do everything from validating your idea, to audience-building and marketing, to sales and reinvestment, and much, much more—all with the bare-minimum resources available to your average working person. Learn more at https://100mba.net

CEOs and business leaders, management consulting senior partners, ground-breaking professors, thought-provoking writers and journalists, record-setting athletes and coaches, and award-winning actors and celebrities discuss the key issues facing the business world and broader society. Get free access to our newsletter, Monday Morning at 8 am, along with sample episodes from our training programs on www.strategytraining.com. Go to https://www.firmsconsulting.com/promo.

The most successful leaders share one common trait: self-awareness. Coach to Coach explores how our strengths shape us and unlock our full potential. Listen now to start leading with greater impact!

We have one single mission: Help women find ease, meaning and joy at work and in life. We use our experiences as business owners, entrepreneurs, mentors and inspirational leaders to explore topics that all working women care about: shitty bosses; smashing the patriarchy; balancing work and life; navigating change and getting what you want! We guarantee that you will be entertained and inspired... promise!

Sales. Viele machen es , alle reden drüber, aber oftmals nicht ehrlich. Bei uns bekommst du keine Motivationszitate, keine 0815-"Du musst nur wollen"-Tipps und garantiert keine weichgespülten Erfolgsstorys à la "Ich hab in drei Wochen 300K gemacht". Stattdessen: harte Wahrheiten, ehrliche Gespräche und echte Einblicke in das, was im B2B-Vertrieb wirklich abgeht. Wir sprechen über alles, was sonst unter den Tisch gekehrt wird, Micromanagement, KPI-Wahnsinn, Mental Health und den täglichen Struggle zwischen Forecast und Realität. Egal ob SDR, AE , KAM, ode Leader, hier findest du dich wieder!

The BE Fluent Show Welcome to The BE Fluent Show – your ultimate resource for mastering business English, boosting your career, and gaining recognition in the global marketplace. Hosted by Leonilda Renaldo, expert in business communication, this podcast is designed for Learning & Development professionals, Human Resources leaders, decision-makers, and individuals who are ready to improve their professional English skills and stand out at work. Each episode provides actionable strategies for enhancing communication in high-stakes business settings. Whether you’re looking to boost your team’s English fluency, prepare for promotions, or confidently lead meetings in English, this podcast offers insights tailored to your career growth. Topics covered: - Business English for leadership and communication - Building confidence in English for workplace success - Strategies for improving business presentations and negotiations - English language skills for career advancement and promotions - Practical tips for Learning & Development and HR professionals - Overcoming common language barriers in international business Why listen to The BE Fluent Show? - Expert advice on mastering the language of business - Proven techniques for building confidence in English - Content designed to help professionals thrive in global markets - Tools and resources for HR and L&D professionals to elevate their teams Join us for short, insightful episodes that equip you with the skills needed to communicate effectively, get promoted, and stand out in today’s competitive business environment. Whether you’re a team leader, HR professional, or individual aiming for success, BE Fluent is here to help you achieve your goals through expert business English coaching. Subscribe now! Stop waiting and start speaking to get recognised in the global workplace.

Is it okay to ask your coworker how much they make? Is Gen Z set up for failure in the workplace? Should you really bring your whole self to work? Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew's resident career experts Kaila and Kyle—whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit, and startup sectors—debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them.

Love your career? Love your family? Best of Both Worlds is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of five, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of three, discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.