Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits

Tattooed Freaks in Business Suits

Hosted by: Donna Shannon

The world of work in the US is changing, especially as Gen X, Millenialls and those to come after us seek positions of leadership that still allow them to be themselves. Join us as we explore modern business, changing...

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What is a 'Job Search Strategy' Anyway?

Episode #23

Believe it or not, just searching for jobs online and filling out applications is not a real job search strategy. So, what are you really doing all day? From dealing with the HR departments to tracking down hiring...
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When Manners Matter in Building Professional Relationships

Episode #22

It seems like today that manners and etiquette often get pushed aside, even in the workplace. However, these important social conventions do more than just dictate how professionals should communicate with each other....
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What Does 'Excellent Communication Skills' Really Mean?

Episode #21

You’ve seen it in every single job posting’s requirement: “Must have excellent communication skills.” In fact, it is such a cliché, the words themselves have become meaningless. So, why does HR keep using them? Even...
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What to Expect When You're Expecting...A New Tattoo!

Episode #20

We love tattoos! However, walking in to a shop for your first tattoo can be daunting! We speak with Tattooers Sarah Jamison of Lucky 13 in Lakewood, CO and Monica Lee of Auspicious Tattoo in Boulder, CO about what to...
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Body Piercing: You Can do Better Than the Mall

Episode #19

Modern Body Piercing has existed as a sub-culture of a sub-culture since the 1970’s, but has seen a surge in mainstream popularity since the 1990’s. Now, more popular than ever, Professional Body Piercer’s want you to...
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Becoming a Successful Failure

Episode #18

Failure: an inevitable fact of life. But is it actually the backbone of real success? My guest Jordan George, speaker, HR and Talent Development Leader and a successful screw-up will talk about how failure is the...
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Solve the People Puzzle

Episode #17

With the current record-breaking low unemployment, companies are fighting to attract and retain top talent. One of the best tools is to develop a good company culture. But what does that really mean? While both...
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Overcoming Employment Barriers by Becoming a Trauma-Informed Employer

Episode #16

For most of the USA, the unemployment rate is hovering between 2.5% to 4%. However, for people struggling with such difficulties as addiction recovery, domestic violence, and homelessness, the unemployment rates soar...
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Bonnie Low-Kramen's Dream Career: From Celebrity Personal Assistant to International Speaker

Episode #15

If you’ve seen “The Devil Wears Prada,” you may have one vision of what it means to be the personal assistant to a celebrity. But what is the reality like? My guest, Bonnie Low-Kramen, worked with Oscar winning...
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Diversity and the Ink Ceiling

Episode #14

Is your company embracing its company culture or is it unwittingly falling into groupthink? While everyone wants to “fit into” an organization, diversity can unconsciously be pushed to the wayside – including the...
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I, Too, Am Qualified: The Face of Age Discrimination

Episode #13

It’s hard to believe that only in their 40s, many Gen Xers are facing age discrimination in their job searches and at work. However, employers that follow this practice are overlooking a vast resource in terms of...
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What makes a great resume?

Episode #12

Resumes: your foot in the door to a wonderful job or the cursed document that will get you sent straight to the rejection pile. How can you make sure that you are using all the best practices to land interviews? Along...
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