What does it really mean to lead with confidence—especially when the pressure is high? Aletta Rochat, International President-Elect of Toastmasters International, joins Mary Ann Faremouth to explore how communication skills built in safe, supportive spaces can change lives. From stories of crisis and calm to inclusive leadership on the global stage, this episode is a reminder that growth begins with one brave decision: to speak up

Is work-life balance real—or just a concept that sets us up to fail? Kathy Oneto, founder of the Sustainable Ambition Movement, joins Chris Sandland for a special edition of Career Can Do to explore a different approach. Kathy’s method focuses on aligning the right ambitions at the right time with the right effort, helping professionals pursue meaningful, motivating goals in a sustainable way. She shares how tuning into personal motivators like values, vision, and purpose can protect against burnout and bring more clarity, focus, and resilience.

I will always value those days being with my grandmother and watching her take such good care of her lovely garden. The lessons she taught me about nature and caring for her garden—or the garden of life—will continue to remind me of how we can all chose to spring forth in the New Work World and beyond!

Leadership is tested in many ways. But few tests are as personal—or as powerful—as the one faced by the Cipra family. After losing Bo in a golf cart accident, they didn’t retreat into grief. They built a foundation to prevent others from suffering the same fate. This episode is about resilience, purpose, and the kind of legacy that reaches far beyond one life. A must-listen for anyone who believes community can drive real change.

Let’s all use the legacy of Bo Cipra’s life as a model for positive change and contributing to the world. Whether you volunteer or become an activist, you are learning valuable skills and changing your life by giving back to others. It is a New Work World, but let’s make it the best New Work World by giving back so that everyone wins!

The best teams aren’t built on paychecks alone. They’re built on culture, alignment, and a shared purpose. This episode digs into why hiring the right people—people who share your values and vision—creates a stronger, more loyal team. If you’re looking to boost employee retention, don’t miss this episode of Career Can Do.

No matter our field, we are all important members of the New Work World. Let’s have our own “resurrection,” of sorts, and rise up to meet the new demands and challenges we are facing. As you shop for the holiday and pick out that sweet Easter Bunny for your kids or grandkids, eat those yummy chocolate eggs or go on that egg hunt in your backyard, smile to yourself about how you can use the metaphor of resurrection to enhance your work world to make 2025 the best experience ever!

How can storytelling shape your career? In this episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth and B. Alan Bourgeois, a professional writer and storytelling expert, dive into the impact of writing and authentic communication in the workplace. Discover actionable tips to craft your narrative and unlock your next career breakthrough.

We have to put forth a conscious and deliberate effort to look through a new lens to create our own new reality. We must envision that new mindset in order to create it. It has been shown that when we imagine what that New Work World might look like, we are able to see ourselves in a much better position where we can thrive economically and personally.