Career Dreams

Chase and Michelle are back from their recent travels to San Diego for the 2023 Association for Talent Development International Conference! In this episode, they share key takeaways from their experience, and share insights on networking, professional development, and other tips for maximizing the time and financial investment.

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Michelle and Chase talk through the lessons learned about teamwork from the Indianapolis 500. Take a lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Michelle and Chase take the green flag, hit the corners, and watch the checkered flag fly. Listen in to hear why it takes a strong team to end up in victory lane, both at the racetrack or at work! 

We've discussed the concepts of having a fixed or a growth mindset, but what if there was a way to take growth mindset up a notch? In this episode, Michelle reflects on an article that explored the benefits of having not just a growth mindset, but one of abundance.

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Episode 49: A Tale of Two Mindsets (Career Dreams)

Episode 60: Bloom Where You Are Planted (Career Dreams)

Article: Plenty to Go Around (td.org)

Credibility on the surface might be easy to take for granted, but it turns out credibility is a bit more nuanced and complex. In this episode, Michelle and Chase break down credibility through the lens of personal credibility and professional credibility. The duo explores how this seemingly simple difference is quite significant. Take a listen to hear how you can focus on improving both personal and professional credibility, the benefits of both when it comes to leading, working in teams, and managing up. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) news is everywhere you look these days, and Chat GPT is really having a moment. In this episode, Chase and Michelle break down the advice Chat GPT gave Michelle when she asked a question about career development. You might be surprised at the answer!

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Just like our body needs time to rest and recover, our minds do, too. In this Career Dreams episode, Michelle and Chase talk about the importance of boredom! Okay, not really boredom, but they talk about the importance of doing nothing to serve a purpose. Have you ever wondered why some of your best ideas come in the most interesting, perhaps mindless, moments? This episode explores that idea and the benefits of balancing work and activities with rest. 

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Just like a plant requires sunlight, nutrients, and attention to grow and thrive, our careers need the same care and nutrition over time. In this episode, Michelle and Chase reflect on the blooming spring season and make comparisons to our career through planting our seeds to grow, nurture and thrive in our careers now and in the future.

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What if we thought about investing in ourselves, our professional wealth, just as much as we think about investing in other forms of wealth? 401(k), IRA, Compound Interest, Capital Gains... these are words and phrases most of us our familiar with, but what about the return we get when we invest ourselves, in our ongoing professional development? Michelle & Chase take inspiration from Tax Day in the United States and explore the importance of career development similar to the importance of compound interest. 

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Article: Compound Career Opportunities (Discover Praxis)

Article: Career Compound Interest Magic (My Career Habit)

Podcast: Lessons from a Super Bowl Champion (Career Dreams)

Podcast: Becoming a Manager is More Than a Promotion (Career Dreams)

Podcast: Career Insights from Inside the C-Suite Part 1 & Part 2 (Career Dreams)

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To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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Words matter! In this episode, Michelle and Chase talk about the word "just" and how it can minimize impact and diminish communication. The word "just" has a time a place but it also can be overused. Take a listen and challenge yourself to examine the words you say that might discount yourself or your communication. 

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Life and work doesn't always go according to plan! In this episode, Michelle shares insights on the importance of developing adaptability skills to navigate the unplanned circumstances and setbacks we all experience.

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Article: Adaptability in the workplace: Defining and improving this key skill (BetterUp)

Report: 2023 Employment Outlook Survey (Manpower Group)

Podcast: Rise with Resilience (Career Dreams)

Podcast: A Tale of Two Mindsets (Career Dreams)

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To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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How can finding joy in everyday moments help you build connections and find fulfillment in your work? In this episode, Michelle reflects on a recent discussion at a virtual networking event where joy was definitely at the forefront. 

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Article: How to Find Joy in Your Work (Conant Leadership)

Podcast: Making Gratitude a Daily Practice (Career Dreams)

Podcast: Big Improvements Through Small Actions (Career Dreams)

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What happens if you give yourself room to grow? In this episode, Chase talks through how change and growth are not mutually exclusive and how we can push ourselves to change by giving space for growth. 

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Article: Growth Requires Change & Here's Why (John Barrett Leadership)

Podcast: Choose Your Own Career Adventure (Career Dreams)

Podcast: Big Improvements Through Small Actions (Career Dreams)

Podcast: A Tale of Two Mindsets (Career Dreams)

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To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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"Trust is impossible to build in the moment you need it." - Sarah Noll Wilson

In this episode, Michelle and Chase reflect on their recent Leader Development Series kickoff, Foundations of Trustworthy Leadership, including insights from leaders who participated in the session. 

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Website: Leading at the Speed of Trust (FranklinCovey)

Article: Building Trust in Teams and Organizations (Zenger-Folkman)

Video: Trust Changes Everything (Zenger-Folkman)

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What is the biggest factor in achieving your Career Dreams? In this episode, Michelle takes the wheel to answer this question, challenge our thinking, and share insight on how we can take ownership of our goals in pursuit of career satisfaction and success.

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Article: Top Work Ethic Skills (and 4 Tips to Improve Yours) (Indeed)

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To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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We often hear the phrase, Leaders aren't born, they're made, but what about learners? Michelle and Chase break down the idea of learning how to learn in this episode. By organizing your goals, thinking about your thinking, and reflecting on your learning - you can learn how to maximize your learning.

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Article: Learning Is a Learned Behavior. Here's How to Get Better at It. (Harvard Business Review) 

Development Plan Worksheet: A Rock, Scissors, Paper Approach to Development (Career Dreams)

Article: Learning to Learn (Harvard Business Review)

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To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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Michelle and Chase share three little words many of us use everyday, but perhaps we should use these three words with caution. In this episode you will hear how you can approach conversations with more intent that ultimately results in deeper conversation and connection. Small talk ... big impact. 

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To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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Michelle and Chase use Michael Bungay Stanier's book, How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters, as a reflection on starting the Career Dreams Podcast as they hit the 50th episode milestone. Michael's book offers a powerful process in nine steps to help people find their Worthy Goal, commit, and cross the threshold to begin. This episode will inspire you to establish and work towards your Worthy Goal!

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Michael Bungay Stanier Website

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You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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Michelle and Chase talk about how we approach life and work with two different mindsets - either with a fixed or growth mindset. In a Tale of Two Mindsets there are five key areas the duo explores that relate to having a fixed mindset versus a growth mindset. You will hear several benefits of approaching life, challenges, setbacks, and work with a growth mindset and ideas for shifting your thinking if you find yourself in a fixed mindset.  

Resources:

Article: Growth Mindset: Definition, Characteristics, and Example (wework)

Article/Infographic: Carol Dweck Mindset

Article: What Leads to Higher Achievement (Mindset Works)

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You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

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Onboarding is a prime opportunity to win the hearts and minds of new employees.

In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore the importance of new employee onboarding. There are various stakeholders involved, beyond the new employee, who have an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute during onboarding. Michelle and Chase share their reflections and provide suggestions to incorporate into onboarding to make it a meaningful experience for everyone involved. 

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Book: Talent GPS: A Manager's Guide to Navigating the Employee Development Journey

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You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com.

To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers

Dream on!