by Angela Copeland | Jul 10, 2018 | Drama, Podcast, Workplace Drama
Episode 176 is live! This week, we talk with Cy Wakeman in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cy is the President of her company, Reality-Based Leadership. She is an international keynote speaker, drama researcher & New York Times best-selling author who has spent more than 25 years cultivating a revolutionary approach to leadership.
On today’s episode, Cy shares:
- What you can do to cut down on the drama in your workplace
- What you can do if you’re switching jobs and you’re looking for less drama
- How work drama can impact us emotionally
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Cy’s work, visit her website at http://www.realitybasedleadership.com/.
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by Angela Copeland | Jul 9, 2018 | Career Corner Column, Company Culture, Media, Newsletter
It’s often said that employees don’t quit jobs. They quit bosses. Can you relate? If you’ve ever left a job, there’s a good chance you might agree with this idea.
If you’re looking for a new job, one of the first things to consider is the management you’ll be working for. I often believe that finding the right environment is just as important (if not more so) than finding the perfect title.
Glassdoor recently released their 2018 Top CEOs list. The list is created based on anonymous U.S. employee feedback received on Glassdoor.com between May of 2017 and May of 2018.
A company CEO sets the direction of the company, and influences the managers below them. It’s safe to stay the CEO is a great place to start when you’re thinking of where you may want to apply next.
The number one spot this year was taken by Zoom Video Communications’ CEO Eric S. Yuan. Yuan has an impressive 99% approval rating. The top five spots are filled by Michael F. Mahoney at Boston Scientific (99% approval), Daniel Springer at DocuSign (99% approval), Lynsi Snyder at In-N-Out Burger (99% approval), and James Downing at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (98% approval).
Four CEOs have made the Glassdoor Top CEOs list for six years in a row, including Marc Benioff at Salesforce (#10 with 97% approval), Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook (#16 with 96% approval), Lloyd C. Blankfein at Goldman Sachs (#77 with 92% approval), and Tim Cook at Apple (#96 with 91% approval).
These A-ratings are very impressive compared to the average CEO approval rating of 69% for all CEOs.
Zoom Video Communication’s CEO Eric S. Yuan shared his philosophy on the kind of company he wants to create for his employees. “I need to make sure I’m happy, and that my employees are happy. Asking myself that question, I realized if I’m not happy, my kids, my family will be impacted. Our employees will also be impacted. So that’s why our company culture is to deliver happiness. It’s personal to our company’s values. We’re going to care about each other, really focus on delivering happiness to each other. Ultimately, as a company, we deliver happiness to our customers.”
If you’re job seeking, you know that finding a job that fits both inside and outside of work is key. Unhappiness is like a domino. If things aren’t going well at work, chances are that they are going to follow you home to another area.
As you’re job searching, keep this in mind. Don’t simply look for the best title or the most money. Look for a great, healthy company. Very often, that starts with the CEO. Check out the entire 2018 Glassdoor Top CEOs list to learn more about the top 100 CEOs who made the cut. And, check out the company reviews on Glassdoor for even more information about how employees feel about their workplace.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on
Apple Podcasts or
Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jul 3, 2018 | Diversity, Inclusion, Podcast, Women in Business, Women in Tech
Episode 175 is live! This week, we talk with Maya Beasley in Washington, D.C.
Maya is the Co-Founder of the T10 Group, a diversity consulting group. She is also a Research Professor and the Director of the Diversity 360 Initiative at the University of Maryland. She earned her A.B. from Harvard University and her Ph.D. in sociology from Stanford University.
On today’s episode, Maya shares:
- Her thoughts on whether or not Starbucks recent diversity training will work
- Why there are still large income gaps between different racial groups, long after the civil rights movement
- How families impact careers
- The importance of networking connections and why they matter to diversity
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Maya’s work, visit her website at http://thet10group.com/. You can also visit https://ischool.umd.edu/diversity-initiatives. And, you can follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/inequalitymtrs.
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by Angela Copeland | Jul 2, 2018 | Career Corner Column, Happiness, Media, Newsletter
I hope you have a wonderful holiday week! I know I’m looking forward to spending time with friends, grilling out, and watching fireworks to celebrate this Independence Day. This holiday is also a great time to reflect on your career.
Are you feeling happy, or is something missing? If you’ve been thinking of making a change, this could be the perfect time. But, finding a job can take months. If you want to make a change, it’s important to get started before the winter holidays begin to approach.
Often, one of the sources of job frustration can be a lack of control. Whether you’re not doing the kind of work you enjoy, don’t like your boss, or are underpaid, you may feel helpless. It’s this helpless feeling that can really impact you each day as you go in. It can make your day seem longer, and tasks seem harder.
Finding career independence starts with identifying what is within your radius of control. What can you do today that will help you to gain more freedom tomorrow?
First, I recommend keeping your resume up to date at all times. You’ll be prepared, and you won’t forget important details later. On top of that, keep your LinkedIn current and connect to your colleagues. You never know when things could change.
If you’re not using your favorite skills at work, look for ways to keep your expertise up to date. Consider taking on small consulting projects, or volunteer at a non-profit. You may even want to take a class or two to keep any certifications current.
If you’d like to acquire a new skill, the same advice applies. Enroll in a class. There are many options at local colleges, and online. If you don’t have an opportunity to try your new skill at work, look for a way to volunteer your time – either on a non-profit project or at a part-time internship.
Nurture your network. Take the time to attend networking events. Get lunch and coffee with coworkers from previous jobs. Stay connected.
Reevaluate your priorities. Often, a source of unhappiness can be tied to a shifting of what’s important to you. Early in your career, you may have been willing to work for hours on end just to make the most money possible. As you’ve grown older, financial stability may be less important. You may now be looking for work-life balance, but are still saddled with a 60-hour per week job.
As you can see, much of the independence we crave is tied back to a self-awareness of what’s important to us. And, unlike Independence Day fireworks, career freedom rarely happens all at once. It doesn’t go off with a bang of beautiful lights. Independence at work takes time. It takes commitment. It takes a little dedication each day. But if you’re committed, over time you will find that independence, and the happiness that comes along with it.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on
Apple Podcasts or
Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jun 26, 2018 | Autism, Neurodiversity, Podcast
Episode 174 is live! This week, we talk with Steve Allen in Denver, CO.
Steve works at Colorado’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation where he helps job seekers navigate the job search process. Over the past ten years, he has identified many best practices for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and has helped with job placements ranging from retail stores to the high-tech industry.
On today’s episode, Steve shares:
- What the term neurodiversity means
- The biggest challenges faced by neurodiverse job seekers
- When we should disclose that we’re neurodiverse (if at all)
- Tips for those looking for a job, and how to help if you’re a loved one
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
To learn more about Steve’s work, visit his website at https://www.colorado.gov/dvr. You can also follow him on Twitter at @seallen21. And, you can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-allen-6467417/.
Thank YOU for listening! If you’ve enjoyed the show today, don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! When you subscribe, it helps to make the show easier for other listeners to find — and to get great free job search advice!
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