CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago Booth believes in life-long career development to help you maintain your professional edge. Through CareerCast, an online, audio recording series, we give alumni and students the chance to hear experts discuss topics such as crafting your story, making an industry or function change, managing employees, taking the entrepreneurial plunge and more. Because these talks are available online, you can access them anytime, anywhere and as often as you want.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We've created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month's topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We've created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month's topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 19, 2016 • 26min
The Myth and Power of Control
How much do you believe that your career is the result of your own actions—or do things beyond your control determine your success? Caroline Webb, Chief Executive of Sevenshift, former Partner at McKinsey & Company, and author of How to Have a Good Day, considers control something that you can leverage to your advantage. In this CareerCast, Caroline shares her knowledge, experience, and in-depth insights from behavioral science on how to enhance your professional achievements and life.
Jan 15, 2016 • 24min
Giving Yourself an Edge
Do you have goals and yet aren't achieving them as quickly and effectively as you hope? You are certainly not alone. David Horsager, strategist, keynote speaker, and author of The Daily Edge: Simple Strategies to Increase Efficiency and Make an Impact Every Day, believes there is an approach and process to give yourself an edge with your personal and professional goals and aspirations. In this CareerCast, David shares both strategic and tactical actions to accelerate your goal achievement - now and for years to come.
Dec 18, 2015 • 30min
Entrepreneurial Failure is the Secret Sauce
Some people believe that failure could be career ending. Hap Klopp, founder of the iconic brand, The North Face, a Stanford graduate, and a serial entrepreneur, believes that the opposite is true. He has seen that failure can be (and often is) the secret sauce for massive amounts of courage, confidence, and even funding. In the next CareerCast, Hap will share how he and many other successful entrepreneurs have used failure as a foundation for significant entrepreneurial success.
Nov 20, 2015 • 31min
Moving on Without a Plan B
Would you ever leave a job without having another opportunity? While some people are forced to move on because of a job loss, others choose to leave in order to find the career and life they really want. Tess Vigeland, CEO of Tess Vigeland Production, former anchor for public radio's Marketplace, and A4:H14 of Leap, is a firm believer in jumping without having all the details mapped out. In this Career Cast, Tess shares her perspective, significant experience, and practical tips to help you consider your next move with or with a Plan B.
Oct 16, 2015 • 28min
Creating Success From a Career Challenge
Career obstacles (especially the big ones) can derail individuals, sometimes forever. Yet others use obstacles to create even greater success, contribution, and career satisfaction. In this Career Cast, Bonnie St. John, para-Olympics' silver medalist, Director of the National Economic Council in the White House during Clinton administration, business consultant, and author of several books (including How Great Women Lead). In the next CareerCast, Bonnie shares her powerful perspective on how to create success because of a career difficulty, not despite it.
Sep 18, 2015 • 35min
Successful Transitions: Out and In
Transitioning out of old roles and into new ones can be a big challenge – and the stakes are high. Yet you can make the most of your next move whether you are currently employed or have been out of the workforce for quite some time. In the next CareerCast, Alicia Bassuk, Executive Mentor at Ubica Inc. and Chicago Booth alumna will share how to think strategically about the implications of any move, marshal resources and knowledge fast to capitalize on opportunities, and more.
Aug 21, 2015 • 27min
Getting on Corporate Boards
Many business professional want to be a Director on a corporate board, yet few actually make it. Why is there such a big gap between aspirations and reality? Nancy Falls, CEO of The Concinnity Company and author of Corporate Concinnity in the boardroom, believes that there are clear actions you can take starting early in your career to have the skills, experience, and support for securing a board position. In the next CareerCast, Nancy will share insights, perspective, and wisdom from more than thirty years of experience in and around the C-suite and the boardroom.
Jul 17, 2015 • 20min
Making Your Networking Relationships Stick
Do you ever have what you think is a great initial networking conversation and then are never able build a solid relationship? You are not alone. Yet, Diane Darling, Founder of Networking Effectiveness and author of Networking for Career Success believes that there are subtle nuances in building relationships that can turn a network connection into an ally. In this CareerCast, Diane shares how to develop relationships for now and into the future that will enhance your career advancement, success, and impact.
Jun 19, 2015 • 27min
Onboarding for Success: Make the Most of Your First 101 Day
How do you succeed in a new company? According to Alexis Sermeno, Head of Organizational Development, Americas at Abbott, it's what you do from the time you say yes to an offer. In this CareerCast, Alexis shares his global experience in consulting and multinational organizations, strategies to create a positive first and lasting impression, and insightful approach for successfully transitioning into a new role.
May 19, 2015 • 30min
Your Career Story: Communicating to Influence
Does your career story inspire others to take notice or easily forget you? Ben Decker, CEO of Decker Communication and author of Communicate to Influence: How to Inspire Your Audience to Action believes that you can command attention, demonstrate value to others, and advance your career with the right message. In this CareerCast, Ben shares his vast knowledge, research-based approach, and deep insights on how to craft a career story that moves others to act on your behalf. Listen in and learn how to leverage your story to your next job, next career, and more.
