Career Advancement Academy
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're here to help! Join us every week as we give you practical tips to empower yourself in your career journey. Hosts Jack and Kara Dennison, SPHR, have a combined expertise in human resources, executive career coaching, and entrepreneurship. They will provide you with the tools and insights you need to advance in your career. With over 1,700 professionals under their belts and $12 million in salary increases negotiated, they're eager to share their wealth of knowledge with you.
Episodes
43 episodes
#42 - 4 Steps For Great Leaders To Create More Great Leaders
In this week’s episode, hosts Jack and Kara dive into the crucial topic of creating great leaders in the corporate world. They discuss the importance of empowerment, emphasizing the need for leaders to trust their teams and provide autonomy in ...
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#41 - Pitfalls To Avoid If You're Managing In A Matrixed Organization in 2024
Picture yourself effortlessly managing multiple tasks in a complex organization—it's exactly what our latest episode is all about. We're here to equip you with the essential strategies needed to handle the challenges of a matrix structure with ...
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#40 - Influence Without Authority - Learning to Manage From The Middle
Learn how to boost your influence at work, regardless of your job title. Join us at the Career Advancement Academy as we share practical strategies for leading effectively from any position. Whether you're a new supervisor or an experienced mid...
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#39 - Your Guide To Advancing Your Career By Managing Up
Join us in today’s episode and learn how to advance your career by mastering the skill of managing up, a strategy expertly unpacked in our latest episode with insights from Harvard Business Review. Learn how a harmonious relationship with your ...
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#38 - Burnout or Misalignment - Recharge Your Career & Regain Fulfillment
Feeling drained and distant from the job you once loved? Join us in today’s episode as we unravel the burnout cycle, delving into personal tales and lessons illuminating professional exhaustion's shadowy corners. In our candid discussions, we d...
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#37 - How To Upskill Your Way Into Your New Career
Ever wondered how continuous learning could be your ticket to career advancement and fulfillment? In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the essential world of upskilling. You'll discover how investing in your own growth aligns with the de...
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#36 - Your Hidden Superpowers - Uncovering Your Strengths
Are you ready to reignite your passion for your career? Let us guide you through a transformative journey of self-discovery and professional rejuvenation. In this episode, we share personal insights and practical exercises to help you tap into ...
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#35 - Is It Time To Break Up With Your Career?
Do you feel like your career flame is flickering out? We've got the spark to reignite your passion! Join us in this transformative episode; with a blend of humor and heart, we tackle the sobering findings from a Gallup poll, revealing a crisis ...
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#34 - The Importance Of Celebrating Your Career To Go Further
Ever feel like you're racing from one career achievement to the next without taking a breath? That's about to change. In this episode, we unpack the monumental value of pausing to celebrate your professional victories. Revel in the stories and ...
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#33 - Leveraging Linkedin Best Practices To Get Your Profile Seen
In this episode, we delve into the strategic use of LinkedIn to optimize your profile for maximum visibility. We'll walk you through creating a LinkedIn headline that captivates, strategically placing keywords to pop up in the right searches, a...
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#32 - The 3 Strategies You Need To Land Interviews At Your Dream Companies
Unlock the secrets to a flourishing professional life with your hosts, Jack and Kara Dennison, as we share our expert toolkit for savvy networking and career advancement. Imagine establishing authentic connections that not only open doors but a...
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#31 - The Personal Branding Framework Your Competition Is Using to Land Your Dream Job
Discover the untapped potential of personal branding as we reveal the transformative power it holds in steering your career trajectory. In this episode, we go through our personal evolutions from personal trainers to career coaches and learn ho...
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#30 - Reasons WHY Your Resume IS NEVER CHOSEN
Have you ever wondered why some resumes open doors while others seem to vanish into the void? Prepare to unlock the secrets to career elevation as we delve into authentic personal branding and resume strategy nuances. In this episode, we kick o...
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#29 - Why Seeking Work-Life Balance Is A Mistake In 2024
Are you tired of juggling your professional and personal life like a circus act that's one dropped ball away from chaos? In this episode, we introduce you to the concept of work-life harmony—where the quest for a rigid 50-50 split becomes a tal...
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#28 - Can One Word Drive More Success In Your Career In 2024
In this episode, we explore the impact of New Year's resolutions on career development. We discuss two types of resolutions: approach-oriented goals that focus on growth and empowerment and avoidance-oriented goals that address obstacles and ro...
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#27 - The Overlooked Aspect of Goal Setting That Sets Careers Back Years
Have you ever felt like your career goals are leading nowhere? It might be because you're missing a crucial part of the equation. It's time to discover the power of tying your goals to what you truly crave in life. In today’s episode, you'll le...
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#26 - The 3 Steps You Need To Ace Your Upcoming Performance Review
Feeling stressed about your upcoming performance review? You're not alone. In today’s episode, we share how performance reviews can be a golden opportunity for career advancement and personal growth. We're here to shift your perspective and hel...
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#25 - The Mindset Hack You Need To Overcome Rejection
Have you ever felt that stinging sensation of rejection, especially from a job you were rooting for? You're not alone, and we're here to tell you - it's not you, it's them! In this episode, we emphasize the need to detach worth from outputs and...
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#24 - 4 Surprising Ways Gratitude Helps In The Workplace
Imagine living a life of fulfillment that effortlessly propels your career, all thanks to an untapped power called gratitude. A power that enhances your emotional intelligence, transforms your brain's neural pathways, and sets you up for succes...
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#23 - Your Secret Weapon To Create Clarity In Your Career
Imagine harnessing the transformative power of your mind to manifest your dreams and aspirations. This is exactly what we accomplished when we embarked on our entrepreneurial journey, using a vision board as our compass through the complex laby...
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#22 - How a Neutral Mindset Will Elevate Your Career Further Than Positive Thinking
Ready to elevate your career and decision-making skills, especially in tumultuous times? In this episode, we promise to unveil how a neutral mindset can be a game-changer in your professional life. We emphasize the everyday challenges peo...
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#21 - Why You Need Success Schedule to Lighten the Mental Load
Have you ever felt like your brain is about to explode from an overload of decisions, tasks, and stressors? Brace yourself for a game-changing solution to declutter your mind. Welcome to the Career Advancement Academy podcast, where we spotligh...
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#20 - The 1 Question That Changes Everything In An Interview
What if you could unlock a powerful strategy that can change the outcome of your job interviews? In this episode, your trusty career coaches reveal the game-changing question that surprisingly few interviewees ask - "What are the next steps?" T...
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#19 - From Peer to Panel: How to Excel in Various Types of Interviews
Feeling overwhelmed with the job hunting process? You're not alone! The average hiring process nowadays stretches over 44 days, with non-managerial positions involving three to five rounds of interviews. But fear not, as we unravel the mysterie...
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