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
Dec 14, 2023 • 29min
Master the Networking Meeting with Nathan Perez
Nathan Perez, principal of Career Innovation and co-author of the 20-Minute Networking Meeting, shares tips for successful networking meetings. Topics discussed include preparation, being concise, creating rapport, offering help, staying relevant, increasing opportunities, expressing gratitude, summarizing information, and career pivots.
5 snips
Nov 16, 2023 • 32min
Career Advancement GPT
Jeremy Schifeling, an expert in career growth, shares insights on using AI for career advancement. Topics include leveraging AI in job search, optimizing LinkedIn headline, importance of skills density in applications, impact of overqualification, power of referrals, and conducting background checks on potential bosses.
6 snips
Oct 19, 2023 • 33min
How to Succeed When the Odds are Against You
Polina Marinova Pompliano, founder of The Profile, shares insights, lessons, and strategies to help you succeed when the odds are against you. Topics discussed include overcoming failure, asking the right questions, professional relationships, gratitude, and tips for succeeding against the odds.
18 snips
Sep 14, 2023 • 32min
Build Your Best Career Ever
Dr. David Burkus shares how to build a career by being part of a team that promotes psychological safety, prosocial purpose, and common understanding. He discusses the significance of teams in the workplace, creating trust and open communication, valuing behind-the-scenes staff, the power of gratitude, and building a successful career and team.
Aug 18, 2023 • 28min
Create Your Authentic Story
Guest Kelly Parker, marketing professional and host of “Business Storytelling Made Easy” Podcast, shares tips on creating an authentic career story, connecting past experiences to the present, highlighting transferable skills, and effectively communicating qualifications.
Jul 21, 2023 • 34min
From Wrong Fit to Right Fit
Does it feel harder than it should to find a company where you can thrive? Are you wondering how we could make work, less work? André Martin, operating advisor, board member, ex-Chief Talent Officer for Google/Nike/Target/Mars, and coach to top founders and c-suite executives, would tell you the issue isn’t good or bad culture, but the fit between your ideal way of working day-to-day and that of the companies you join. Finding the right fit, with massive shifts in the workplace, is hard and yet doable. In this CareerCast, André shares his approach, utilizing social science research, innovative practices from progressive companies big and small, and practical day-to-day strategies. You can leverage these to find ways to work and thrive and help your colleagues and teams do the same.
Jun 15, 2023 • 29min
How Entrepreneurs Win by Experimenting
When an entrepreneur makes it big, it can look like it was a smooth ride straight to the top. Of course, this doesn’t happen. There are many twists and turns that can end in a very different place than where things started. Mike Stemple, successful serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and advisor to global corporates and startups, would tell you that successful ventures are a series of experiments and pivots. In this CareerCast, Mike shares how keeping the goals firmly in mind, driving forward with courage and perspective, and using experiments will lead to successful outcomes in established organizations, early stage ventures, and in your life.
May 19, 2023 • 31min
A CEO's Masterclass in Finding Value in Others
How do you build beneficial and enduring relationships? Douglas Conant, former CEO of Campbell Soup Company, New York Times bestselling author, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies, would tell you to find the positive value in the other person, which he has done his entire life. In this CareerCast, Doug shared his insights, empowering spirit, and determination to express the value he finds in others that have helped him develop lasting and value-creating relationships all of the world.
Apr 21, 2023 • 28min
The Power of Imperfection
Did you grow up being told that “practice makes perfect”? While there are definitely benefits to take actions that refine your skills, knowledge, and experience, in today’s world, it is not enough. According to Robert McLean, Director Emeritus of McKinsey & Company, former Dean of the Australian Graduate School of Management, and author of multiple books including, The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times, there is power in imperfection when you have the courage to experiment and learn. In this CareerCast, Rob shares how to be imperfect as a route to greater success, versatility, and agility in uncertain times.
Mar 17, 2023 • 21min
Beyond the Impasse
The world is filled is with challenging people and situations and it’s easy to reach an impasse where forward progress stops. Roger L. Firestien, PhD, Senior Faculty and Associate Professor at the Center for Applied Imagination at SUNY Buffalo State, President of Innovation Resources, and author of several popular books including Create In A Flash: A Leader's Recipe For Breakthrough Innovation, believes that getting beyond the impasse requires a shift in your mindset, process, and actions. In this CareerCast, Roger shares his research-based methodology, vast experience working with clients all of the world, and strategic insights that you can apply for greater success in your career, company, and life.
