David Corbett (WCAS60) talks about his book Portfolio Life: The New Path to Work, Purpose, and Passion after 50, which presents a new way to think and thrive in middle age—and move from a career to calling.
21:02 minutes (9.64 MB)
A thought leader on life transitions for executives and professionals, David Corbett (WCAS60) offers a 21st century alternative to traditional retirement. Corbett is founder and CEO of New Directions, which offers advice to people making the transition from work to life after a career. He talks about his book Portfolio Life: The New Path to Work, Purpose, and Passion after 50, which presents a new way to think and thrive in middle age—and move from a career to calling.
In Part 1 of this interview, conducted by Carol Ross (McC83, GMcC87), Catherine Kaputa (WCAS70) outlines the career strategies discussed in her book U R A BRAND! How Smart People Brand Themselves for Business Success. Kaputa received a BA from Northwestern, an MA from the University of Washington, and is currently a PhD candidate at Harvard University. Visit Kaputa's web site, SelfBrand.
In Part 2 of this interview, conducted by Carol Ross (McC83, GMcC87), Catherine Kaputa (WCAS70) outlines the career strategies discussed in her book U R A BRAND! How Smart People Brand Themselves for Business Success. Kaputa received a BA from Northwestern, an MA from the University of Washington, and is currently a PhD candidate at Harvard University. Visit Kaputa's web site, SelfBrand.
Professor William J. "Bill" White (McC60) discusses how to start your job on the right foot in "Water Cooler Talk from a CEO: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You."
Rob Sullivan (GJ90) explores why a career change is challenging, but also exciting. This informative and lively session was recorded as part of his presentation during 2009's A Day with Northwestern in Evanston.
40:29 minutes (18.54 MB)
Rob Sullivan (GJ90) is is a corporate trainer, inspirational speaker, and professional development coach. He is also the author of Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Don’t Have a Leg to Stand On, which has begun to replace the top-selling What Color is Your Parachute? as a text in college career development. Rob has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on WGN, ABC, and NBC where he served as a guest expert on Starting Over, an Emmy-winning reality show.
Nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) explores strategies for people who have been engaged in a job search for an extended period and want to seek new approaches.
6:50 minutes (2.74 MB)
The current employment market presents new challenges, and Northwestern is providing its alumni and friends with the resources and support to meet them. Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) is a nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist. In this Career Tracks podcast, Marilyn explores strategies for people who have been engaged in a job search for an extended period and want to seek new approaches.
Nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) explores strategies for people who are re-entering the job market after a lapse in employment.
9:36 minutes (3.85 MB)
The current employment market presents new challenges, and Northwestern is providing its alumni and friends with the resources and support to meet them. Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) is a nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist. In this Career Tracks podcast, Marilyn explores strategies for people who are re-entering the job market after a lapse in employment.
Nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) explores strategies for people who don't want to do more of what they've been doing.
8:39 minutes (3.47 MB)
The current employment market presents new challenges, and Northwestern is providing its alumni and friends with the resources and support to meet them. Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) is a nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist. In this Career Tracks podcast, Marilyn explores strategies for people who don't want to do more of what they've been doing.
Genevieve Thiers (GMu04) studied to be an opera singer, but you're more likely to hear others sing her praises as the founder and CEO of iVillage’s Sittercity.com®, an award-winning, online care-giving site for child care, pet care, senior care, home care, and tutors. She shared her story as part of 2009's A Day with Northwestern in Evanston.
32:16 minutes (12.93 MB)
As an undergraduate at Boston College, Genevieve Thiers (GMu04) babysat for over 30 families. That experience foreshadowed her career to come as the founder and CEO of iVillage’s Sittercity.com®, an award-winning, online care-giving site for child care, pet care, senior care, home care, and tutors. Thiers has appeared extensively in the media including The Today Show and CNN, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
Dr. Regina Lopata Logan (GSESP84,93) received her second master's and PhD from Northwestern. Today, she is research assistant professor at the Foley Center for Lives. Dr. Logan's research and interest areas include generativity, as defined by the renowned psychologist Erik Erikson, which was the topic of her 2009 A Day with Northwestern in Evanston session, "Giving Back: Midlife Career Change and Generativity."
Carol Ross (McC83, GMcC87) returns to Career Tracks with an interview with Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences alum and author Daniel Pink about his new book of career advice aimed at, but not exclusively for, Generation Y.
49:44 minutes (19.92 MB)
Daniel Pink graduated with honors from Northwestern and went on to Yale Law School. He served several roles in government including chief speechwriter to Vice President Al Gore before embarking on a successful career as an author. He spoke about his most recent books, Drive and The Adventures of Johnny Bunko, with Carol Ross (McC83, GMcC87) , career coach, social entrepreneur, and founder of Carol Ross and Associates.
In this episode of Career Tracks, Aspasia Apostolakis Miller shares the range of offerings NAA Career Services provides Northwestern alumni.
10:21 minutes (7.12 MB)
Every month, the NAA Career Tracks podcast brings you selections from events, live and online, provided by Career Services. These events, however, only scratch the surface of the broad range of offerings from this department. Aspasia Apostolakis Miller talked to us about the variety of ways Career Services can help Northwestern alumni.
Career Tracks is a production of the Northwestern Alumni Association.
Recent retirees and professionals hit by the recession are looking for ways to reinvent their careers in ways that enrich them personally, professionally and financially. In this episode of Career Tracks, a panel of experts offer their advice for navigating a successful career transition.
Mary Corbitt Clark (KSM75) spends much of her time with Winning Workplaces helping businesses create better work environments. Sometimes for the individual, a better work environment means a complete change of scenery. In this hands-on session, she provides tips for "Charting Your New Career Course."
Los Angeles careers can be unique, but the personal stories behind them provide insights into work and life decisions that are universal. For the June 12 Northwestern Explores in L.A. - Work Well, Live Smart event, we gathered a panel of alumni to share their own experiences:
• Janae Bakken (C96), television producer and screenwriter best known for her work on the television series Scrubs
Matthew Temple (KSM93) is the Director of Alumni Career Services at the Kellogg School of Management. He has also served as career counselor for the Harvard Business School and UCLA's Anderson School of Management. For this episode of Career Tracks, he offers his insights on career reinvention, including creating an action plan, maintaining energy and confidence, and tapping into new networks.
In this episode of Career Tracksrecorded in Washington, DC, former chairman of the Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee Jim Kolbe provides an overview of career options in international affairs.
13:20 minutes (9.16 MB)
On October 5, The Northwestern Alumni Association and The NU Club of DC hosted a reception and panel discussion on the subject of
In this episode of Career Tracks recorded during a Council of One Hundred Young Alumnae Event in Chicago on October 8, we sample selections from an insightful talk on "Intergenerational Communication in the Workplace."
In this episode of Career Tracks, renowned social entrepreneur Marc Freedman speaks on the subject of his latest book, The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife.
In this episode of Career Tracks recorded at an April 14 Council of One Hundred event, we feature career advice from our frequent and popular contributor, Professor Bill White (McC61).
Since 1993, the Council of One Hundred has gathered women leaders in their chosen professions who are willing to share their knowledge and experience to enrich the lives of Northwestern's undergraduate and graduate women students, and young alumnae.
The current employment market presents new challenges, and Northwestern is providing its alumni and friends with the resources and support to meet them. Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) is a nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist.
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