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Taking a career break to pursue your dreams - Remix (Part 2)
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In this episode, host James Frison interviews Katrina McGee, a career break and sabbatical coach, about the benefits and challenges of taking a career break. Katrina shares her own experience of taking a 20-month break and how it transformed her life. She defines a career break as a period of intentional unemployment and emphasizes the importance o…
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Finding The Courage to Pivot in Your Career
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In this episode, host James Frison interviews Michelle Coley, a DEI strategist and executive coach, about her career journey and navigating the corporate world as a black professional. Michelle shares her experiences working in various industries and the importance of aligning your career with your values and personal satisfaction. She emphasizes t…
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Stay ready so you don't have to get ready
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Join host James Frison on the Black Corporate Life podcast as he converses with Shawn Huggins, an experienced project management professional with nearly 20 years of experience. Shawn shares his career journey, starting from humble beginnings at NCR to navigating through various challenges in retail and technical services industries. He emphasizes …
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Guiding principles for effective leadership
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In this episode of the Black Corporate Life Podcast, host James Frison discusses effective leadership with guest Elton Evans, a finance executive with over 28 years of experience in leading global Fortune 500 and private equity sponsored organizations. Elton shares his career journey, starting from his early days at General Electric and Pepsi, to h…
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The power of reading the room and trusting your instincts
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In this episode, Tina Taylor, former Chief Quality and Chief Information Officer for GE Lighting, shares her career journey and the lessons she learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of reading the room, understanding your why, and trusting your instincts. Tina also discusses the challenges and pressures faced by black professionals i…
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Taking a career break to pursue your dreams
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Summary In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, Katrina McGhee, a career break and sabbatical coach, shares her insights on how to take a break from your career to invest in yourself. She discusses her own career journey and how she overcame the fear and barriers to take a break. Katrina emphasizes the importance of planning for a brea…
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Health management for Black professionals
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Health management for Black professionals Disclaimer: The information provided on our show should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions you may …
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How to leverage your influence to help others
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In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison talks with entrepreneur and founder of Creators Collab, Gerard Littlejohn. They delve into Littlejohn's diverse career path which includes working in professional sports, corporate America, and non-profit settings. Littlejohn shared substantial insights on the importance mentori…
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Working your what's next while working your what's now
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In this episode of the Black Corporate Life podcast, host James Frison conducts a candid discussion with Lynne Stokes, founder of Stokes Unlimited. Lynne shares her journey from a technical background, to marketing roles in renowned companies like PepsiCo, and to her current endeavor of assisting mid-life professionals in pursuing their dreams whil…
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