To conclude the Happiness series, Clayton goes over the highlights and major takeaways of the previous conversations.More episodes: https://www.edu.gcfglobal.org/work-and-money-podcasts/Music: "Dimmy" by Podington Bear (CC BY-NC 3.0)

Happiness In The Workplace: Repetition And Red Tape

Aug 16th, 2017 13m 54s

Repetition and bureaucratic red tape can turn any job into a slog. Our guest Dan talks about his experience as a social worker, and how working through the repetition led to positive change within his community.More episodes: https://www.edu.g

Happiness In The Workplace: Muggy Days And Soggy Shoes

Jul 31st, 2017 14m 17s

You do what you have to do in order to earn a living, and sometimes that means walking outside in the summer heat reading electric meters. During this episode, Todd talks about his experience as a meter reader, and how he kept his spirits up an

Happiness In The Workplace: A New Perspective

Jul 18th, 2017 16m 43s

When leadership doesn’t support you or your colleagues, the results can be miserable. In this episode, Lisa discusses her time teaching students and dealing with a difficult work environment.More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/work-and

Happiness In The Workplace: The Boss

Jul 4th, 2017 14m 7s

Even if you work in the job of your dreams, it can quickly turn into a nightmare. In this episode, Danielle talks about her career in publishing and how she kept her sanity despite the pressures of a tough boss.More episodes: https://edu.gcfgl

Professional Rejection: Conclusion

Jun 20th, 2017 5m 31s

Refuse to give up. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Keep a thick skin. In the final episode of the Professional Rejection podcast, Clayton sums up the themes and advice discussed throughout the series.More episodes: https://edu.gcfglobal.or

Professional Rejection: Maintaining the Fire

Jun 5th, 2017 16m 36s

Getting a job in your desired field could take time. For instance, it took Clayton six years to develop his skill set and land a job as a professional writer. In this episode, Lisa and Clayton discuss the emotional impact of rejection, and how

Professional Rejection: Rejection and the Creative Process

May 24th, 2017 21m 7s

Being creative in the professional world means having to deal with rejection occasionally. In addition to discussing rejection during the job search, Brenda talks about rejection as an inevitable part of the creative process, and how to listen

Professional Rejection: Making the Most of Opportunity

May 9th, 2017 23m 6s

Rejection can happen to anyone, from entry-level workers to seasoned professionals. In this episode, we learn about Shane’s varied work history, from the restaurant industry to the video game business to GCFLearnFree.org, and how rejection shap

Professional Rejection: The Ten-Year Job Search

Apr 26th, 2017 17m 12s

Every job search includes its share of rejection and frustration, especially if it lasts 10 years. In this episode, Jessica shares how these obstacles became stepping stones in her decade-long journey for a job worthy of her experience and tale

Turning the Blind Corner: The Conclusion

Apr 8th, 2017 5m 54s

To conclude this series, listen as your host, Lisa, takes a look back at some of the main themes that became apparent in the interviews with her guests. In this episode, you'll hear an analysis of the common mental barriers associated with tran

Turning the Blind Corner: Having the Courage to Explore

Mar 30th, 2017 24m 28s

After getting married, buying a house, and having a child all in the same year, Sarah realized that she’d need a new career that better fit her quickly changing life. Despite the anxiety of stepping outside of her comfort zone, she pushed throu

Turning the Blind Corner: Learning Along the Way

Mar 30th, 2017 30m 21s

When job after job left Jessica feeling like she wasn’t reaching her full potential, she realized it was time to move in a new direction. As she reflected on her work experiences, she learned a lot about herself and who she wants to be. After n

Turning the Blind Corner: When Patience Pays Off

Mar 30th, 2017 18m 12s

After spending six years working at an unfulfilling job, Clayton was ready to make a change. With aspirations of becoming a full-time writer, he found breaking into the industry a long and arduous task, as he lacked the professional experience

Turning the Blind Corner: Lisa’s Story

Mar 30th, 2017 10m 12s

In this first episode, listen as your podcast host, Lisa, shares her story of career transition. From working with children on the autism spectrum to working for a tobacco company to working as a voiceover producer, Lisa has transitioned into s