CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Have you ever felt like a bit of a fraud and everyone is about to find out, especially when you are take on something new? Dr. Valerie Young, an internationally-recognized expert on the impostor syndrome and author of the award-winning book, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It, knows you are not alone. In this CareerCast, Valerie shares her knowledge, insights and strategies from speaking to and coaching tens of thousands of executives in technology, consumer goods, consulting, and more, about transforming the imposter syndrome into greater courage, capacity, and confidence.

Is it possible to create a meaningful career at any stage of life? Anita Hoffmann, Managing Director of Executiva Ltd, Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University’s Doughty Centre for Corporate Responsibility, and author of Purpose & Impact, believes this is not only possible, but an absolute necessity for a successful career and life. In this CareerCast, Anita shares her perspective from deep experience in global corporate and consulting roles, insights, and practical strategies on how to build a meaningful second (or even third or fourth) career.

Do you remember how you felt the last time you entered an unfamiliar networking situation? While some can’t wait to meet someone new, many individuals prefer to hang out with people they already know. Yet to advance in your career, expanding, deepening, and diversifying your connections is essential. Gloria Petersen, CPP, Founder and President of Global Protocol understands your hesitancy and even fear. In this CareerCast, Gloria shares her deep knowledge, extensive experience, and practical strategies to manage professional and social situations with finesse, confidence, and positive presence.

Everyone has an opinion about innovation and creativity. Some people believe you need to think outside the box. Others think real breakthroughs occurs thinking inside the box. While Alan Iny, a senior specialist in creativity and scenarios at the Boston Consulting Group and author of Thinking in New Boxes: A New Paradigm for Business Creativity doesn’t reject either approach, he believes they are complete for today’s rapidly changing world. In this CareerCast, Alan shares how to identity the optimal set of boxes for growth and innovation in your job, venture, and career.

How do you gain visibility, exposure, and influence in a crowded and noisy world? On top of that, how can you promote yourself when it’s awkward, uncomfortable, and even intimidating? In this CareerCast, Nancy Ancowitz, creator and author of Self-Promotion for Introverts® shares her perspective, strategies, and insights on how to market yourself with promotional methods to harness your strengths, make a plan, set goals, and take action.

In this CareerCast, David Weinstein will discuss the perils and thrills of entrepreneurship from his lessons of riding the waves of the dot com era, to crashing and burning, and successfully starting again — more humble and wiser.

Are you are being asked to do more with less at work? Are you spending time on things that may not matter, even a month from now? Dr. Rob Fazio, Managing Partner at OnPoint Advising, author of Simple Is the New Smart, and contributor to Forbes, NBC News, and the CEO Magazine, believes there is a better way to get things done. In this CareerCast, Rob shares how you can block out the static so you can turn up the volume on the right information and accelerate your path to success.

Are you a leader who inspires, empowers, and creates a strong, engaged, and resourceful team? Leadership and Workplace Agility Expert, serial entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author Christine Comaford believes that your ability to create resilient teams is the difference between success and failure. Having built and sold five companies with an average ROI of 700 percent reinforces her ability to lead and power up teams. In this CareerCast, Christine shares her vast experience, deep wisdom, and practical insights on how to empower your teams.

Granville Toogood, an executive coach for numerous Fortune 500 CEOs and author of best-selling books, delves into the elusive qualities of executive presence. He reveals how to cultivate confidence, knowledge, and authentic communication to enhance this key trait. Granville discusses the balance between assertiveness and humility, and how cultural nuances affect communication styles. He also provides practical techniques like the 'eight-second drill' to craft impactful messages, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, especially during career transitions.

Does your career story command attention and help you make your case for a promotion, career change, or new venture funding opportunity? Rohit Bhargava is the founder of the Non-Obvious Company, global leader in digital and marketing strategy for organizations like Intel, LinkedIn, Disney, and Under Armour, and best-selling author. He believes that career stories can be powerfully compelling when they are authentic, fact-based, and have a strong emotional content. In this CareerCast, Ben shares his vast knowledge, research-based approach, and deep insights. Listen in and learn how to design a story to help propel you into your next job, next career, and more.