Let the beautiful lessons of the dragonfly allow you to embark on a journey of transformation and soar to new heights of fulfillment. With the right attitude and a plan of direction, you can create success for your new adventure.

Is your plan for a career path nothing more than a list of vague aspirations? What if you could create a concrete plan and gain the skills that will help you achieve the career success you’re hoping for? Mark Herschberg joins Mary Ann Faremouth in this episode of Career Can Do and shares his insights on how to navigate the new work world.

Be determined to let the 2024 New Work World be one that all can enjoy. As the company enjoys the positivity of the workforce, the growth and profits can also be shared by all!

You can grow your personal network while you help make lasting change in the world. Eric Liu, the past District Governor of Rotary International, joins Mary Ann Faremouth on this episode of the Career Can Do podcast. Eric shares how uniting with a diverse group of volunteers to promote peace, fight disease, support education, and more. It will give you the opportunity to develop leadership skills, improve communication, teamwork abilities, and expand your professional horizons. Learn how you can get involved and make a difference in your community.

Elle Ballard, founder and Executive Director of the Women of the World Network, joins Mary Ann Faremouth on this episode of Career Can Do to share her insights on empowering multinational women. Elle's journey from corporate marketing to establishing a thriving community to advance the professional and personal growth of women worldwide is indeed inspirational.

“The Twelve Days of Christmas,” as we refer to it today, was made famous in 1909 by an English composer, Frederic Austin. The Christmas carol is organized into twelve days with a new gift each day, building upon the previous ones as the song progresses. The song might be familiar, but what lessons could it teach us about moving our careers forward, especially if you are considering a career change? These twelve gifts might represent twelve efforts to be as productive and innovative as possible.

Rather than taking jobs, AI will make space for more meaningful work by eliminating repetitive tasks. AI needs human guidance to function well; far from reducing our value, over time AI will actually make human creativity, ethics and judgment even more vital. Tune in to this week’s episode of Career Can Do to learn more!

Visiting places in Greece where the great philosophers roamed prompts philosophical “roaming” about your life. Exploring the ancient dungeons of Malta brings the realization that we can create our own “dungeons of self” where we hold ourselves back from trying something new, such as going on that interview for a major career shift or taking that class. So much of the knowledge gleaned from travel can widen your viewpoints on so many things. A trip away from your desk can birth ideas that lend themselves to expanded awareness and growth.

What if you could reprogram your mind to achieve career success? Alex Morgan, joins Mary Ann Faremouth on this episode of Career Can Do, to explain how we can tap into the power of our unconscious mind to unlock our limitless potential.

In the latest episode of Career Can Do, Mary Ann Faremouth and Megan Dougherty explore the dynamics of podcasting for businesses and share valuable insights. Don't miss out on the upcoming Podcasting for Business conference, where Mary Ann will be speaking on the importance of guest selection. Discover more about the conference, events, and the transformative impact of AI on podcasting.

When employees feel that their contributions are appreciated and that they are being recognized for their accomplishments, they are more likely to be engaged in their work and to feel a sense of belonging to the company. As Bill SIms puts it, leaders can either ignite a fire underneath their people or inside them. He joins Mary Ann Faremouth to unravel the keys to creating a safer and more productive work environment through effective leadership and tailored positive reinforcement.

Feedback isn't just a formality—it's a powerful tool for personal and professional development. Professor Ellen Taaffe shares her own journey with feedback and stresses the importance of asking powerful questions to understand how to improve. Effective feedback delivery, infused with positivity and gratitude, is key. She joins Mary Ann Faremouth to provide valuable insights about the art of listening and communication in this episode of Career Can Do. Tune in to hear more.

With today's dynamic job market, the ability to communicate your transferable skills has become crucial. Michael Sherlock's Enlightened Workplace community offers specialized training that helps individuals present themselves authentically during interviews. Emphasis is placed on understanding and showcasing your true value in the workplace, allowing for more fruitful and fulfilling career opportunities. Tune in to learn more.

If you find yourself in a challenging situation, do your own self-reflection by accepting what is, letting go of what was and having faith in what will be. Remember the dragonfly represents transformation and bouncing back. Think of the dandelion when making your own wish and getting rid of the weeds in your garden of life. Evaluate where you are in your life and make changes that allow you to bask in the bright rays of success and happiness that we are all so deserving of in our personal and professional lives.

The brain, our biological supercomputer, is central to our mental well-being. Focusing on brain health is not just about discussing mental health and illness. Instead, it's about a comprehensive understanding of how our mind functions and the steps we can take to nourish it. By optimizing our brain's health, we inadvertently boost our mental resilience and overall happiness.

Isn’t life a lot like a dance? It’s not always a straight line dance. Lately it’s more like a cha-cha where we have to take a step back after taking a step forward. I think we all are ready to take more steps forward than back these days, but often in life we need to review the past to be able to renew and move forward.

What if we focused on embracing a mix of the tried-and-true along with the trendy-and-new to make a better contribution to the workplace and the world at large? Although the past several months have posed extreme challenges for so many, it’s important to recognize the many positive happenings in how we work. New developments allow us to grow, expanding our positive work experience. After all, we are all in this together.

Is there a right way to guide young professionals in today's competitive world? In this episode of Career Can Do, guest Robert Khoury shares insights into Agile Rainmakers' unique internship program, which offers students a rich blend of autonomy, hands-on experience, and valuable interactions with clients.

Finding good people is one thing. Keeping good people is more and more challenging these days. Let’s all be determined to prioritize retention to revel in the rewards of happy employers and employees!

Let’s take all the limitations imposed by our previous negative mindset and turn them into endless opportunities we can explore. We have to be willing to walk through a new door to success in ways we never might have imagined.