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
Bev and Tom discuss more tips for planning your entrepreneurial career
Continuing a discussion started in the last episode, here executive coach Bev Jones and guest host Tom Hodson continue talking about how to plan a portfolio career, as an alternative to retirement. U…
00:33:19 |
Thu 26 Mar 2020
Entreprenuership Tips From “Jazzed About Work” Host Beverly Jones
In this episode of Jazzed About Work, guest host Tom Hodson interviews our own Beverly Jones. Bev wears her career coaching hat this time as she gives some nuts and bolts advice about how to launch y…
00:36:10 |
Thu 12 Mar 2020
Sustainability is good for business, says Katie Secrist
A sustainable business is one that has a minimal impact -- or maybe even a positive impact -- on the environment, and on the world generally. Our guest in this episode is Katie Secrist, of Seattle’s …
00:30:53 |
Thu 27 Feb 2020
Seek meaningful work as you consider your whole life, suggests Shawn Askinosie
For years, Shawn Askinosie loved being a successful criminal defense lawyer in Springfield, Missouri. But then he felt like the work was killing him. In this episode, Shawn describes why he changed e…
00:44:39 |
Thu 13 Feb 2020
A good plan will help you thrive in your new job, says career coach Robert Moment
Today’s episode will be particularly helpful for young professionals eager to get their new jobs off to a great start. Washington career coach and personal branding strategist Robert Moment has speci…
00:30:49 |
Thu 30 Jan 2020
Taking good care of employees is smart business, says psychologist Laura Hamill
Laura Hamill’s dad struggled to find a stable, supportive job. So young Laura was determined to get her Ph.D. and work her way to the top. She succeeded, but then she burned out. So she looked for so…
00:36:08 |
Thu 16 Jan 2020
Powerful writing can empower your success, says award-winning author Carla Bass
For 30 years, retired Air Force Colonel Carla Bass worked with officers, ambassadors, and congressional delegations, drafting executive letters, talking points, personnel appraisals and nominations. …
00:35:32 |
Thu 02 Jan 2020
Manage your attention, not just your time, says productivity expert Maura Thomas
For busy professionals, the workload can feel overwhelming, pushing us into a defensive mode. And it’s tough to sort out what matters when we’re constantly being distracted by messages that feel urge…
00:38:11 |
Thu 19 Dec 2019
Sales skills can bring success in any kind of job, says Connie Whitman
In today’s episode, New Jersey teacher, coach and marketing consultant Connie Whitman explains how sales and customer service skills can empower your career, no matter where you work or what you do. …
00:35:35 |
Thu 05 Dec 2019
Business ownership can end poverty, says entrepreneurship expert Steve Mariotti
Social entrepreneur and celebrated teacher Steve Mariotti has written numerous guides for starting your own business. And he is well known for launching the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, whi…
00:35:02 |
Thu 21 Nov 2019
Is networking creepy or critical?
In this episode, we revisit the popular topic of networking. Tom Hodson has a big, diverse network, but is cynical about the verb “to network.” Bev Jones notes research suggesting that creating a br…
00:36:48 |
Thu 07 Nov 2019
Foreign correspondent Peter Copeland shares stories & lessons
Journalist, editor and master story-teller Peter Copeland is still passionate about the career that took him around the world. In this episode, he talks about his latest book, Finding the News: Adven…
00:41:17 |
Thu 24 Oct 2019
Get online! says career guru Mark Anthony Dyson
“The Voice of Job Seekers,” is the platform of compassionate career and jobs expert Mark Anthony Dyson. He’s a prolific writer, speaker and podcaster, and his website is a rich source of information …
00:35:28 |
Thu 10 Oct 2019
Nobody is qualified to do something new
In 2008, stay-at-home Mom Rachel Stewart reentered the job market as the unqualified bookkeeper and office manager for a tiny company, Titan Restoration. She helped to grow the company, and now she’s…
00:36:41 |
Thu 26 Sep 2019
Extreme approaches to health aren’t smart, says Canyon Ranch’s medical director
In his new book, “What Happened to Moderation?” Dr. Stephen Brewer says that Americans are drawn to extreme health care choices, just as they gravitate toward political extremes and non-stop work pat…
00:32:53 |
Thu 12 Sep 2019
You’re not too old to open a business, says Kerry Hannon
If you’re thinking about starting a business -- either now or off in a distant future – listen here. Dynamic career and personal finance expert Kerry Hannon is talking her most recent book, “Never T…
00:30:28 |
Thu 29 Aug 2019
Even shy people can become great connectors, says marketing guru Bob Shaff
When Bob Shaff walks through a room of strangers, you can observe that he’s a master networker. Bob interacts with person after person, asking gentle questions and helping each to relax and engage wi…
00:32:13 |
Thu 15 Aug 2019
Diversity programs are out of date, says Rob Jones
Some advocates for equal career opportunity assumed that, if a diverse mix of people is hired, eventually everyone would work well together. Consultant and executive coach Rob Jones says it’s not bee…
00:37:01 |
Thu 01 Aug 2019
Moving past career failures, with Bev Jones & Tom Hodson
Everybody encounters bad days at work. And sometimes a career stumble can feel like the end of the world. In this episode, guest host Tom Hodson talks with our own Bev Jones, author of the career suc…
00:33:34 |
Thu 18 Jul 2019
Sabbaticals can change your life & transform work cultures, says DJ DiDonna
Right after Harvard Business School, DJ DiDonna launched a startup. And then for 7 busy years he traveled the world, supporting small businesses in emerging markets. DJ’s company was successful, but …
00:43:04 |
Thu 04 Jul 2019
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