Jazzed About Work
Jazzed About Work features lively, informal conversations about everything it takes to create a resilient and rewarding career. In each episode, host Beverly Jones interviews experts who can share their knowledge and workplace stories. Jones is an executive coach whose new book, “Find Your Happy at Work,” is a guide to moving past boredom and frustration and finding ways to flourish in your career. Bev and her guests discuss leadership, career development and the link between well-being and job success. Often guests go beyond the research and get personal, as they talk about their own professional paths. Every show blends good stories with practical suggestions for navigating your work life.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 198
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Laura Hamill says a powerful culture can bring human values to the workplace
Today’s returning guest is Laura Hamill, an organizational psychologist who has helped many companies create environments where both employees and the business can thrive. Laura will tell us about he…
00:37:44 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Training show dogs means understanding their emotions, says top handler Kelly Marquis
Have you ever wondered about the difference between dog training and dog handling? Our guest today is Kelly Lyn Marquis, a top, all-breed dog handler. She explains that “handling” involves connecting…
00:34:52 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Leaders must become more adaptable, says career expert Kevin Eikenberry
Today we welcome one of our favorite guests: internationally known leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry. He addresses issues related to managing remote and hybrid teams, then focuses on his intriguing …
00:35:07 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Siobhan McHale says leaders can learn change management from honeybees
Today’s guest, leadership expert Siobhan McHale, says it may look like bees are just buzzing around, but actually a honeybee colony gets things done by creating a sophisticated eco-structure. Each be…
00:34:02 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Kory Kogon shares tips for managing projects
At work, and maybe at home, it can feel like we’re juggling far too many projects. And some of them aren’t as successful as we’d like. Today’s guest is Kory Kogon, vice president of content at Frankl…
00:42:00 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Craig Butler describes his rewarding career, serving the environment and the public good
Today’s guest is Craig Butler, a respected leader in the effort to care for the nation’s natural resources and environment. Craig’s work as a public servant includes 6 years has head of the Ohio EPA.…
00:35:47 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
Expert EEO attorney Arlean Leland says working hard & inviting others to the table can bring success
Today’s guest is a widely respected government attorney, and my friend, Arlean Leland. She recently retired from an impressive Federal career, including more than two decades as Associate General Cou…
00:46:32 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
Erin Lewellen says immersive, nonprofit experiences can change careers
Our returning guest today is Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures, a nonprofit that creates immersive programs to prepare young people for careers that might impact global issues. The organization -…
00:33:43 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
Kim Scott shares tips for a collaborative, healthy workplace
Our guest today, Kim Scott, is a popular expert on creating a more positive and respectful workplace. Kim helps leaders to create cultures where everyone does their best work and enjoys working toget…
00:39:38 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
These judges take the mystery out of legal procedures
This episode features two retired judges are committed to decoding legal jargon and taking some of the mystery out of the legal system. Judge Tom Hodson and Judge Gayle Williams Byers – sometimes kno…
00:36:10 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Judge Tatel describes his remarkable career, judicial challenges & his wonderful guide dog
Today, Judge David S. Tatel describes his remarkable new book, Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice. The book, co-written with his wife, Edie Tatel, beautifully weaves together several themes: h…
00:41:04 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Social media literacy leads to true relationships, says TikToc influencer Giselle Ugarte
Today’s guest, Giselle Ugarte, is an entrepreneur, an advertising whiz and a social media coach. And she has almost 300 thousand followers on the fast-growing platform, TikTok. Giselle believes in th…
00:38:01 |
Wed 29 May 2024
Life is short, so take that trip now, says travel expert Sandy Saburn
In this episode, we explore careers in the travel field, and describe new kinds of opportunities for agencies that specialize in luxury travel. Our guest is Sandy Saburn, a leader at Gifted Travel Ne…
00:34:48 |
Wed 15 May 2024
A job that fits can change your life, says psychologist André Martin
Today’s theme is the importance of creating a good fit between the way we prefer to work and the organization that employs us. Our expert guest, Dr. André Martin, is an organizational psychologist wh…
00:34:20 |
Wed 01 May 2024
Job search expert Mark Dyson says beware of scams, know AI & keep learning
For some people, launching a job search seems more challenging than ever. Our repeat guest, Mark Anthony Dyson, says “think about it like the weather.” Job market conditions vary a good deal, dependi…
00:36:07 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Try these techniques to reduce stress, says Judge Gayle Williams-Byers
This is the second of two episodes about how stress reduces your job performance and satisfaction, and what you can do about it. Our guest, Gayle Williams-Byers, a retired judge, now teaches judges i…
00:35:12 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
Mindfulness enhances your work, and your life, says Judge Gayle Williams-Byers
This is the first of two episodes about how stress impacts your career. When you’re stressed out, you’re not creative or good at solving problems. or making decisions. But our guest, Gayle Williams-B…
00:34:02 |
Wed 20 Mar 2024
New jobs are opening in 2024, says WorkingNation exec Joan Lynch
Our guest, Joan Lynch, is head of video and other content at WorkingNation, an innovative media company that creates well-researched and inspiring stories about everything related to jobs. Today, she…
00:42:21 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
Identify what matters, then build a retirement portfolio, says Tom Hodson
Today’s guest is our good friend – and WOUB colleague – Tom Hodson. His career has involved many types of expertise, and it seems like Tom never did just one job at a time. He spent years sitting as …
00:47:15 |
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Enjoy your job and make it count, says Greg Martin
Our theme is why and how to keep pursuing greater happiness -- as well as success – at work. Our guest is merger and acquisition expert Greg Martin. He’s a managing director at Origin Merchant Partne…
00:34:55 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of WOUB Public Media. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.