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.

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Update frequency: every 13 days
Average duration: 35 minutes
Episodes: 198
Years Active: 2017 - 2025

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Kayvan Kian offers tips for thriving in uncertain times

Navigating your career in a world that feels out of control can be daunting. In his thoughtful and clearly written book, What is Water? McKinsey consultant Kayvan Kian offers simple tips for changing…

00:34:00 | Wed 30 Dec 2020

Psychologist Laura Hamill describes workplace burnout

We know that many workers are struggling, and a recent survey takes a deep look at the specifics of how employees how feel about their jobs. In this episode, Laura Hamill, an executive at software co…

00:38:35 | Wed 16 Dec 2020

Conscious learning promotes resilience and career growth

The power of learning new things is the topic in this lively conversation with guest host Tom Hodson, coach Bev Jones and frequent WOUB guest Judge Gayle Williams-Byers. Your days at work are more re…

00:41:17 | Wed 02 Dec 2020

Greg Besner says organizational culture is key to employee engagement and performance

“Organizational culture” is a hot phrase these days in leadership discussions. And Greg Besner knows all about it. He is a highly accomplished entrepreneur who has won praise for his performances as …

00:35:19 | Wed 18 Nov 2020

John-Mark Bolton’s keys to entrepreneurial success

Immediately after his college graduation in 2013, John-Mark Bolton launched a company, ClearDefense Pest Control. In just a few years, he and his co-founders have built a thriving business, with a te…

00:35:35 | Wed 04 Nov 2020

Recent retiree Tom asks Bev’s advice about moving past his sense of loss

In two March episodes, guest host Tom Hodson talked with Bev Jones about how to build a portfolio career, as an alternative to traditional retirement. Since then, Tom has in fact retired from his lea…

00:37:08 | Wed 21 Oct 2020

International executive search expert discusses getting hired and getting ahead

Umesh Ramakrishnan is a senior leader at Kingsley Gate Partners, a global executive search firm. And he’s a thought leader, often called upon to share insights about what it takes to rise to the top …

00:32:03 | Wed 07 Oct 2020

Composer and career coach Garrett Hope discusses new work opportunities

Today’s guest has a broad career portfolio. Garrett Hope is a composer, an occasional music professor and a career coach. His podcast – The Portfolio Composer – helps composers and performers see the…

00:38:17 | Wed 23 Sep 2020

Palm Beach real estate broker Rosalind Clarke shares career tips

For more than 30 years, Rosalind Clarke has been a major player in Palm Beach residential real estate. It’s a career this talented Brit fell into, after her London-based employer closed their Florida…

00:28:43 | Wed 09 Sep 2020

Career expert Kerry Hannon shares tips for working remotely

Prolific jobs and finance writer Kerry Hannon has a new book out, and it could be THE career book of 2020: “Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working from Home.” In this episode, frequent gu…

00:38:41 | Wed 26 Aug 2020

Black job searchers face special challenges, says Mark Anthony Dyson

Career expert Mark Anthony Dyson is a prolific writer and speaker, and his savvy advice has helped countless job seekers become more effective. In this return visit to Jazzed About Work, Mark focuses…

00:37:09 | Wed 12 Aug 2020

There are employers seeking recent grads, say Scott Dettman

Yes -- there are jobs out there for the college class of 2020. And in this episode Scott Dettman offers tips to help them and other recent grads to find them. He suggests that you not try to go it al…

00:38:44 | Wed 29 Jul 2020

You can be a change agent from any job description, say authors of Start Within

Today’s guests, Karen Holst and Douglas Ferguson, are co-authors of “Start Within,” a handbook for pursuing innovation, even if you’re not a leader within your organization. They’ll share strategies …

00:33:25 | Wed 15 Jul 2020

Esports and other sports businesses will generate new jobs and big revenues, says strategic communications expert Jackie Reau

If you’re looking for billion-dollar businesses that are likely to grow in coming years, consider the world of sports. That’s the advice of today’s guest, Jackie Reau, CEO of Game Day Communications.…

00:32:21 | Wed 01 Jul 2020

Tech veteran creates platform to help people live longer, happier lives

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