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    Careers by Jenn Podcast: Get the Job, Love Your Work, Advance Your Career

    My name is Jenn Swanson and this is my NEWLY re-branded show called Careers by Jenn (formerly The Communication Diva Podcast.) I started podcasting as a hobby in 2012 on the broad topic of communication. At the time, I was teaching Human Relation Skills to college students in the healthcare field, and realized that what used to be "common sense" is not really all that common anymore, because communication skills are not intentionally taught much anymore. I didn't have enough class time to cover very much in depth, and so decided I needed a platform on which to expand what I wanted to share with people. So, Communication Diva was born. My early episodes are quite general, and then once I got to Episode 100 and beyond, I began to focus mainly on career, workplace, job search and self-improvement topics that help you to succeed in the workplace (and in life!) through great and more effective communication. Then, right after (and before and around) episode 150, I re-branded the name and that is why you will see Careers by Jenn title and artwork from 151 onward! It's been a journey and a progression. This show is sometimes just me, waxing eloquent...(haha!) and more often, I interview fascinating guests from all around the globe who offer tips and actionable ways you can get the job, love your work and advance your career. Sometimes we focus on self-growth and personal improvement, and other times we give you step-by-step advice to get something particular done. In any case, thanks for reading this very long description! I hope you find something that resonates here and invite you to join the conversation. (Come join our private Facebook group too, it's called The Careers by Jenn Community.)
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    Episodes (303)

    283 CBJ- Expectations Versus Reality

    283 CBJ- Expectations Versus Reality

    Feeling stressed and overwhelmed right now? What expectations are on you? Are they someone else's or are they your own? And what is the reality of the situation, anyway? These are questions I ask in order to help you sort it all out so you can feel less tired and more in control of your life.

    For coaching and courses and more content:

    Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w

    And there is lots on the website too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    Thanks for listening!

    282 CBJ- 2020 Year End Review

    282 CBJ- 2020 Year End Review

    Well what a year 2020 was! As horrible and hard as it was, and as glad as I am to see the back of it, there were some silver linings. This is my review, and a little of what I'm looking forward to in 2021. I share some of what has inspired me, and hope that my reflection will also give you a chance to do some reflecting and your own year end review. Join me as I share some of the inspiration and people I have learned from in this last episode of 2020.

    For coaching and courses and more content:

    Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w

    And there is lots on the website too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    Thanks for listening!

    281 CBJ- Managing Your Team Digitally with Peter Montoya

    281 CBJ- Managing Your Team Digitally with Peter Montoya

    Guest author, keynote speaker and leadership strategist Peter Montoya joins Jenn for this conversation about how to lead and manage teams digitally in this time of remote working.

    Find out more about Peter here: https://petermontoya.com/

    For coaching and courses and more content:

    Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w

    And there is lots on the website too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    Thanks for listening!

    280 CBJ- Breathe

    280 CBJ- Breathe

    Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Do you want to find ways to slow down and just breathe, especially this time of year? Here is an episode for you that offers a few ways you can do that, AND includes about an 8 minute guided meditation (around the 14:53 time mark) that can help you to fully relax.

    For more content:

    Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w

    And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    Thanks for listening!

    279 CBJ- Why Good Employees Quit

    279 CBJ- Why Good Employees Quit

    Have you ever felt like quitting a job? Have you known good people who have left the place you work, and you wonder why? Why do good and great employees quit? Find out the 10 tops reasons in this episode.

    For more content:

    Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w

    And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    Thanks for listening!

    278 CBJ- 7 Steps to More Effective Communication

    278 CBJ- 7 Steps to More Effective Communication

    In this episode, I share 7 ways to help you communicate more effectively at work and in general. Excellent and effective communication is an ongoing practice and takes work, but these 7 steps can massively improve your experience and help you to be a far better communicator.

    Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w

    And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    Thanks for listening!

    277 CBJ- Why Your Career Needs a Passion for Solving Bigger Problems with Shane Foss

    277 CBJ- Why Your Career Needs a Passion for Solving Bigger Problems with Shane Foss

    Shane Foss, founder of Hooray Health,  shares his wisdom around passion and problem-solving and how these benefit your career in this jam-packed guest interview. Join us!

    For more, visit Shane's website at https://hoorayhealthcare.com/

    Careers by Jenn is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w

    And there is lots at our site too: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    Thanks for listening!

    276 CBJ- Finding Positivity, Perspective and Perseverance in Challenging Times

    276 CBJ- Finding Positivity, Perspective and Perseverance in Challenging Times

    Is it hard to be positive, find perspective and to have perseverance right now? Is life just one big struggle? In today's podcast episode, Jenn talks about her ways of thinking and offers some ideas on how to find these things, even now.

    For more, please visit https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    275 CBJ- Maximizing Your Network

    275 CBJ- Maximizing Your Network

    Are you in a job search or thinking of changing careers? Are there people who might be able to help you by offering their experience, wisdom or connections as you search? This episode shows you how to identify and then maximize your network in preparation for you making your move.

    For more info: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/

    271 CBJ- How to Manage a Micro-Manager

    271 CBJ- How to Manage a Micro-Manager

    Are you being micro-managed? Is it making you want to pull your hair out? Here is WHY people micro-manage, and ways you can work with them to help them stop. Are you the micro-manager?

    For coaching and more:

    Website: https://www.careersbyjenn.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfKP7MlLfPYkE5yv3vkjd-btCTEno67w
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/careersbyjenn/