Leading Up: The Work Shift
Udemy | Pod People
Shift happens. This podcast can help. Layoffs can leave you scrambling for what’s next. Company priorities can switch at the speed of light. Promotions can feel out of reach. Or perhaps you’re starting a new venture. For better or worse, our work lives are constantly changing. How do we forge our career path through this ever changing landscape?
Leading Up: The Work Shift is the compass that will guide you back to your career values, goals, and vision. If you’re feeling lost, you're not alone. Host Elizabeth Weingarten talks to executives, entrepreneurs, and Udemy instructors who have survived layoffs and career uncertainty. We ask how to rebound after getting fired, what blocks talented individuals from getting promotions, and how to build a career that makes you proud.
Elizabeth is a journalist, applied behavioral scientist, and author of the book “How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.” Elizabeth is the Director of Thought Leadership for Udemy, and your guide through whatever shifts are happening in your world of work.
We all deserve to thrive in our careers, even when we’re not sure what’s next. Whether you're stuck in a job that's crushing your soul, facing an unexpected layoff, or ready to make a bold move but don't know where to start, your next chapter starts now.
Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube. New episodes drop Tuesdays.
Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast
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Leading Up: The Work Shift is the compass that will guide you back to your career values, goals, and vision. If you’re feeling lost, you're not alone. Host Elizabeth Weingarten talks to executives, entrepreneurs, and Udemy instructors who have survived layoffs and career uncertainty. We ask how to rebound after getting fired, what blocks talented individuals from getting promotions, and how to build a career that makes you proud.
Elizabeth is a journalist, applied behavioral scientist, and author of the book “How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.” Elizabeth is the Director of Thought Leadership for Udemy, and your guide through whatever shifts are happening in your world of work.
We all deserve to thrive in our careers, even when we’re not sure what’s next. Whether you're stuck in a job that's crushing your soul, facing an unexpected layoff, or ready to make a bold move but don't know where to start, your next chapter starts now.
Follow Leading Up: The Work Shift on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube. New episodes drop Tuesdays.
Find out more about Leading Up: The Work Shift at business.udemy.com/leading-up-podcast
Production by Pod People
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Oct 11, 2023 • 33min
Making Your Own Seat at the Table
Yvell Stanford, Talent and Learning Lead at the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority, is a lifelong teacher and learner. So when she found herself outside of academia for the first time, she decided to use her talents and drive to create her own position, making her responsible for the professional development of over 70,000 employees of the MTA. In her role, she’s forged new ground, creating a job pipeline at the MTA for students in New York City’s public university system.Whether you’re an early career employee in need of a confidence boost or a seasoned leader looking to bring stakeholders together to make common cause, Yvell’s advice and story will inspire you to lead with more passion.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Oct 4, 2023 • 29min
Supporting Early-Career Employees
Jennifer Barnes, Global Learning & Development Leader at chemical and materials company Celanese, has led learning and development efforts across industries from healthcare to telecom. She sits down with Alan Todd to talk about how she thinks about supporting early-career employees, from internship to onboarding and beyond. Jennifer’s insights into company culture and how to achieve your highest potential (and help identify potential in others) just might inspire you to seek out a new skill to learn.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Sep 27, 2023 • 37min
Leading with a Virtual-First Mindset
Sacha Connor, the CEO and Founder of Virtual Work Insider, is no stranger to leading remote and hybrid teams. She joins Alan Todd to discuss the biases that leaders must overcome and best practices for leading and contributing to distributed teams.If you’re in the corporate workforce, there’s a good chance that your team is distributed over different locations or time zones. This episode will unlock the secrets of making virtual work better, from good meeting hygiene to building a foundation for productive, asynchronous communication. To access Sacha's handout on building influence in a hybrid environment, go to https://virtualworkinsider.com/leadingup. To learn more about the Udemy invested Leader Program, visit https://bit.ly/udemy-invested-leader.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Sep 20, 2023 • 33min
How to Be a Leader Even If You Don’t Have the Title
Roberta Matuson is a talent consultant and author of several incredible leadership books, including international bestseller Suddenly In Charge, Can We Talk?, and The Magnetic Leader. She discusses how to manage up and how to have difficult conversations at work.If you're looking to become a more effective leader, this episode is for you. Listen now to learn from Roberta Matuson's years of coaching diverse clients who work in a range of organizations, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Sep 13, 2023 • 35min
Empowering the Right People in the Right Jobs
Brad Watt, Chief Learning Officer at Colgate-Palmolive, joins host Alan Todd to discuss why leaders who put people first make their teams shine. Brad shares his insights on why great leaders are also great teachers, and how to create an environment where every employee can thrive. He also reveals how Formula 1 racing can teach us a thing or two about team building. Brad’s decades of leadership experience provides actionable advice for leaders – and future leaders – at every stage of their career.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Sep 6, 2023 • 2min
Leading Up to the Future in Season 4
Leading Up is back with a brand new season of episodes. Host Alan Todd, VP of Leadership Development at Udemy, dives into engaging conversations with leading executives and professional development experts. This season, we’re focusing on how to leverage new technologies like AI and create invested leaders who unlock the potential of employees, whether they’re working in the office or home. This is the podcast for emerging and seasoned leaders alike and anyone looking to level up their career.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.If you want to develop invested leaders who motivate, inspire, and engage distributed teams across your organization, visit https://bit.ly/invested-leaders
Aug 30, 2023 • 27min
RERUN: Why Communication is the Most Important Skill
Originally released April 2022. Alan sits down with Molly Nagler, Chief Learning Officer at PepsiCo, to discuss the dramatic evolution of the way we work from in-person to distributed work. Arguably, there’s one skill you need to hone more than any other in order to keep up with rapid change: Communication, the ability for nothing to get lost in translation. It’s a special episode and we’re re-releasing it in anticipation of Season Four. Season Four of Leading Up With Udemy returns in just a few weeks, on Wednesday September 13th and we’ll be kicking off the new season with Brad Watt, Chief Learning Officer at Colgate-Palmolive.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Aug 9, 2023 • 43min
The Power of Vulnerability at Work
Stephanie Stapleton-Sudbury, President of Udemy Business, joins host Alan Todd to discuss how self-awareness and vulnerability-based leadership are crucial when tuning into your customers’ and company’s needs alike. Stephanie has revolutionized the customer success industry with her resourcefulness and curiosity, and she guides us through the key components needed to create an environment that fosters growth for yourself and everyone around you.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Aug 2, 2023 • 39min
Thriving in a Hybrid Work Environment
Hassan Osman, Senior Vice President of Professional Services at NWN Carousel, joins host Alan Todd to share insights on being effective in the remote workplace. Hassan discusses the importance of balancing organizational needs with personal ones, setting boundaries, and maintaining proactive and responsive communication. Hassan provides actionable tips to thriving in our evolving hybrid work world, for both leaders and employees alike.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
Jul 26, 2023 • 29min
Team Is a Verb, Not a Noun for Leaders
This week on Leading Up, Dr. Robert Wengrzyn joins host Alan Todd to discuss how servant leadership empowers employees to take ownership of their roles, creating a more dynamic and healthy workplace. As Supply Chain Talent & Learning Manager at Intel, Dr. Rob shares personal anecdotes with valuable insights on how building equity with your team can lead to long-term benefits for your organization.From seasoned leaders to those starting their journey, Dr. Rob gives practical advice to help you lead more effectively. So, get ready to feed your mind and lead with a new rhythm.Learn more about Udemy Business at https://bit.ly/udemy-podcast.
