Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development Insights

Episode 86. Be Human, Lead Human: Insights & Strategies To Becoming A Better Leader – Dr Jennifer Nash

Looking for insights and strategies to develop your leadership skills and navigate the new world of work? I discussed this, her book Be Human, Lead Human and so much more with Dr Jennifer Nash, on Episode 86 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
How she managed the transition from university to the professional world and gained a breadth of knowledge by working in different departments,
The importance of understanding what you enjoy doing, what you like and trying to marry the two,
How she reached out and connected with the CEO at Ford as his leadership style inspired her,
The importance of building strong working relationships between managers and their team,
How finding commonalities can strengthen working relationships and is easier than you think,
Overview of the HUMANS leadership framework ,
Why it’s important to trust your team quickly rather than make them earn it over an extended period,
How to transition from a purely technical role to leading a team, and
There are different ways to lead effectively, find a leadership style that suits you and your personality.
Jennifer is a leadership consultant and executive advisor who helps leaders and organizations prioritize people to power performance. Select clients include Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, The Boeing Company, Deloitte, The University of Michigan, and Verizon. 
She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, a global leadership advisory and consulting firm that connects people and performance to deliver exceptional results. She was invited to join Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches organization as one of the world’s top executive coaches. Jennifer is the author of the award winning book Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance. 
Jennifer’s resume includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company. She served as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, where she earned her MBA, and taught hundreds of rising leaders at Deloitte University. Jennifer earned her PhD in management from Case Western Reserve University—during which she conducted multiyear empirical research on coaching and leadership as a research fellow at the Weatherhead School of Business. She is also a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow.
Jennifer contributes leadership perspectives to Harvard Business Review and select academic journals, and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching and Columbia University. A sought after speaker, she regularly presents to groups and organizations on topics related to the human element of business. She or her work have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., LinkedIn, Investor’s Business Daily, BBC Online, Deloitte, Leader to Leader, and other notable media outlets. 
 
People & Resources mentioned
Sylvie Guillem
Dr Robert Ciadini
Stephen Covey
 
Contact Jennifer
Website: https://drjennifernash.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennifernash/
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 18th December. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 85. Speak Out, Listen Up: Navigating Power Differences & Ensuring Your Voice Is Heard – Megan Reitz

Looking for strategies to help you navigate power differences at work and ensure your voice gets heard? I discussed this, her book Speak Out, Listen Up and so much more with Megan Reitz on Episode 85 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Lessons she learned from working in a start up in the early days of the internet boom,
How she developed an interest in management, teamwork, change and culture,
The TRUTH framework which can help you understand power and to communicate more effectively,
The importance of empathy,
Understanding and managing workplace politics,
The 5 Ws of speaking up,
Preparing for and having difficult conversations and
How mindfulness can help leadership.
Megan is Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, Oxford University and Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Hult International Business School. She focuses on how we create the conditions for transformative dialogue at work and her research is at the intersection of leadership, change, dialogue and mindfulness. She is on the Thinkers50 ranking of global business thinkers and is ranked in HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers listing.
Megan has written Dialogue in Organizations and Mind Time and she has just published Speak Out, Listen Up which is the second edition of her bestselling book Speak Up, with Financial Times Publishing. Speak Up was shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2020.
Megan is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. She has presented her research on the BBC, CNBC and Deutsche Welle and she writes for numerous academic and practice-based journals. Her research on employee activism was nominated for the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award 2021 and her TED talk on the topic has been viewed more than one and a half million times.
Her latest research focuses on ‘spaciousness’; how, whilst attending to the task, we can also create, hold and value the space to innovate, reflect, learn and develop relationships, in workplaces that are increasingly experienced as instrumental and addicted to busyness.
She is mother to two wonderful teenage daughters who test her regularly on her powers of mindfulness and dialogue.
 
People & Resources mentioned
Amy Edmondson
TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_reitz_how_to_lead_in_the_new_era_of_employee_activism?subtitle=en
 
Contact Megan
Website: https://www.meganreitz.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-reitz-3a44732
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 20th November. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*
 

Episode 84. How To Level Up Your Communication Skills To Help You Stand Out At Work – Chris Fenning

Looking for insights to improve your communication skills at work? I discussed this, his books and so much more with communications expert and award-winning author, Chris Fenning, on Episode 84 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Being strategic and working smarter not just harder,
Focusing on gaining new skills & experience will help you stand out in your current role and to potential new employers,
You don’t have to be an extrovert to be a good communicator,
How to escalate an issue and communicate its impact concisely to your boss,
How communication can help you build your personal brand,
How regular communication with your managers can keep you top of mind so they think of you when interesting opportunities come up,
Opportunities are more available than your realise, take time to evaluate before reject anything,
Strategies to help you ace your next interview,
Ideas to make the most of your next networking event and
Most people can become good communicators, you have to work at it and give it time.
Chris helps us master our communication at work. He helps experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, and much more. His practical methods are used in organisations like Google and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review.
Chris is the author of multiple award-winning books on communication and training, including The First Minute and Effective Emails, that have been translated into 16 languages. 
Before starting his business, Chris held senior director and project roles for some of the world’s largest companies, where he managed teams of up to 100 people. He has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southampton.
 
People & Resources mentioned
Thinking 101 – Professor Woo-kyoung Ahn
Croissants vs. Bagels – Robbie Samuels
 
Contact Chris
Website: https://chrisfenning.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIXD8AIH-LUV-B1V5KJ4Ww
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 23rd October. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 83. Mentoring: How To Find & Build Strong Relationships From Both A Mentor’s & Mentee’s Perspective – Dr Ruth Gotian

Looking for insights into finding, building and maintaining strong mentoring relationships from both a mentor’s and mentee’s perspective? I discussed this, her new book The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring and so much more with Dr Ruth Gotian on Episode 83 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
What are the 4 key elements of success?
The importance of mindset to high achievement,
The benefits of mentoring for the mentee and mentor,
The differences between coaching, mentoring and sponsorship,
Strategies To Find A Mentor,
Developing a team of mentors including reverse mentors and peer to peer mentors,
What makes a good mentoring relationship?,
How to deal with a mentoring relationship which is not working, and
How Social Media including LinkedIn can boost your job search.
Ruth is the Chief Learning Officer, Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology and former Assistant Dean for Mentoring at Weill Cornell Medicine, is a globally recognized expert in mentorship and leadership development. Hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development, she was named a top 20 mentor worldwide.
Thinkers50 ranked her as the #1 emerging management thinker in the world in 2021, and LinkedIn recognized her as a top voice in mentoring in 2023. A semi-finalist for Forbes 50 Over 50, Ruth is a prolific contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today, where she shares insights on 'optimizing success.'
With a focus on the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympic and NBA champions, she's also an award-winning author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring along with Andy Lopata.
 
People & Resources mentioned
Ann E. Dunwoody – A Higher Standard
Robert Lefkowitz – A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Stockholm
Dr Robert Cialdini - Influence
Mentoring: A Complete Guide To Effective Mentoring -  https://mentoring-guide.com/
Ruth’s Previous Interview (Episode 25) -  https://harshaboralessa.podbean.com/e/episode-25-the-success-factor/
 
Contact Ruth
Website: www.ruthgotian.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthgotian
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthgotian/
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. I will be taking some time off from the podcast over the Summer and will only be releasing a new episode every 4 weeks. The next episode will be available on Weds 25th September. Hope you're having a great Summer!
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 82. Finding Your Purpose And Unlocking The Leadership Potential Within You – Rashmir Balasubramaniam

Looking for ideas and strategies to help you find your purpose and unlock the leadership potential within you? I discussed this and so much more with Rashmir Balasubramaniam on Episode 82 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Understanding what success means for you, don’t compare yourself to your peers,
Not being afraid to take risks and expand your comfort zone, especially if you’re risk averse,
Learning from “failure” and how this eventually led to her working at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
What is authentic leadership and why it matters?
We all have good ideas and the importance of partnering with the right people who will nurture them,
Reframing setbacks and focusing on the experience and knowledge that you have acquired,
Being aware of what type of leader you are and does it align with the current state of the organisation?,
Strategies to future proof you career and
Incorporating fun and enjoyment into your work.
Rashmir is a Transformational Leadership Coach and Strategic Thought Partner to founders, philanthropists and changemakers. She specializes in enlivening leaders and their teams, aligning their work with their unique purpose to unlock greater authenticity, impact, creativity and joy.Known for her ability to build trust and foster collaboration among diverse, multicultural, and multidisciplinary groups, Rashmir has held strategic and leadership roles across the social impact and private sectors. At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she led a study of market-based approaches across the Global Health and Global Development teams and brought a systemic approach to work on water and sanitation unlocking a major new funding for this sector. She has served as a trustee/NED to non-profits in the US and UK, and founded an innovative social enterprise to address the global nursing brain drain. Her experience includes 6 years in finance and investment banking and work across Africa, South Asia, the US, and the UK.Rashmir holds a Yale MBA and numerous qualifications in business, international development, and coaching. As a dedicated meditation and mindfulness practitioner, she integrates these practices into her coaching, helping clients achieve a contemplative edge that transforms their personal and professional lives. 
 
People & Resources Mentioned
Gene Keys
 
Contact Rashmir
Website: https://rashmir.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmirbalasubramaniam/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rashmir
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. I will be taking some time off from the podcast over the Summer and will only be releasing a new episode every 4 weeks. The next episode will be available on Weds 28th August. Hope you're having a great Summer!
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 81. Ordinary Resilience: How To Adapt And Thrive In The Face Of Challenges At Work And In Life – Dr Luis Velasquez

Looking to learn more about resilience and the strategies that can help you adapt and thrive when challenged at work and in life? I discussed this, his book Ordinary Resilience and so much more with Luis Velasquez, MBA, PhD. on Episode 81 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
How Luis was inspired by his father who overcame a terrible accident to build a successful business,
Overcoming being diagnosed with a brain tumour which took away a successful career as an academic,
The importance of reframing difficult situations,
The three key drivers of resilience,
The five core pillars of resilience
Expanding your comfort zone,
Focusing on the potential benefits not the downside when faced with a challenging situation,
Being aware of the value that you are creating at work or in your business, and
Potential strategies for building resilience.
Luis is an executive coach in Silicon Valley and a facilitator for the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Once a university professor and research scientist, Luis helps mid-level managers to C-suite executives around the world learn, adapt, grow, and thrive by helping them learn how to reframe their challenges and take the most beneficial next step.
Luis is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Fast Company and was featured in best-selling author Dorie Clark’s book, The Long Game. An avid endurance athlete, he runs marathons, ultra-marathons, and Ironman triathlons.
Drawing from his rich background and personal challenges, including recovering from a life-altering medical diagnosis, Luis brings a unique perspective to the discussion of leadership and resilience.
 
People & Resources Mentioned
Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway - Susan Jeffers
Plan B - Adam Grant
The Obstacle Is The Way – Ryan Holiday
The Leadership Challenge – Barry Posner & James M. Kouzes
 
Contact Luis
Website: https://www.velascoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velasquezluis/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Luis1_velasquez
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. I will be taking some time off from the podcast over the Summer and will only be releasing a new episode every 4 weeks. The next episode will be available on Weds 31st July. Hope you're having a great Summer!
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 80. The Laws Of Connection: Strategies To Reshape Your Mindset, Life & Happiness – David Robson

Looking for social strategies to help you build and maintain your relationships and connections? I discussed this, his latest book The Laws Of Connection and so much more with David Robson on Episode 80 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
How understanding and overcoming the liking gap can help build new connections,
The impact of having an ambivalent connection/ frenemy,
Understanding which connections are healthy from those that are not,
Why benign envy can sometimes be helpful,
The importance of conversation, asking appropriate questions and actually listening,
How praise and appreciation of your colleagues can be valued by them like financial rewards,
Giving honest feedback and limiting “white lies”, and
How to promote yourself in a pleasant way and avoiding “humble bragging”.
David is an award-winning science journalist. His first book, The Intelligence Trap, has been translated into 15 languages and his second, The Expectation Effect, won the British Psychological Society Award. Previously an editor and senior journalist at BBC Future, Robson is now a freelance journalist; his writing has appeared in The Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Atlantic, Washington Post and more. He graduated with a degree in mathematics from Cambridge University.
 
People & Resources Mentioned
Rebecca West
Matt Haig – The Midnight Library
 
Contact David
Website: https://davidrobson.me/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-robson-5761791b/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/d_a_robson
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. I will be taking some time off from the podcast over the Summer and will only be releasing a new episode every 4 weeks. The next episode will be available on Weds 3rd July. Have a great Summer!
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*
 

Episode 79. How Understanding Culture Can Help You Build Influence, Your Personal Brand & Your Career – Professor Marcus Collins

What is Culture and how can understanding it help you build influence, your personal brand and your career. I discussed this, his best-selling book For The Culture and so much more with Professor Marcus Collins on Episode 79 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
How Marcus got his big break running digital strategy for Beyoncé,
How he learnt that facilitating an existing community is more powerful than building it from scratch,
What is culture and the three systems of culture?
What is a congregation and how it can help spread the message?
Differentiating products and services through the feelings they evoke rather than value and function,
Moving your target audience through emotion,
How brands like Patagonia and REI put their values into action even if it may potentially cost them financially,
Find the “true believers”, who love you and your product and focus on cultivating a connection with them,
Strategies for cutting through the noise and stand out from the crowd, and
Creating content consistently over time and not focusing simply on what is popular as you never know who is viewing your content.
Marcus believes there is no external force more influential to human behavior than culture. What we wear, what we eat, where we work, how we vote, and just about every facet of social living is informed by our cultural subscriptions. So he studies cultural contagion and how it manifests in our consumption proclivities, organizational dynamics, and society writ large. He leverages his scholarly work as a clinical professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and the many years he spent in marketing as an advertising executive—most recently as the head of strategy at Wieden+Kennedy, New York—to bridge the academic-practitioner gap and use this knowledge to help people get people to take action.
Throughout his career, he has been acknowledged for his strategic, creative, and scholarly contributions (American Advertising Federation’s Advertising Hall of Achievement inductee, Thinkers50 Radar Distinguished Achievement Award, Cannes Lion Creative Strategy juror, Ad Age's 40 Under 40 recipient, and Crain’s Business 40 Under 40 recipient) as well as launched successful campaigns like “Cliff Paul” for State Farm, the Made In America Music Festival, and Google’s “Real Tone” technology—among others. Before his tenure in advertising, he worked in music and tech as a startup co-founder. Then he led iTunes + Nike sports music initiatives at Apple before running digital strategy for Beyoncé.
He is the author of the best-selling book, For The Culture, which examines the relationship between culture and human behavior. He has spent the last decade helping organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to startups and non-profits—use this knowledge to create culturally contagious ideas that get people to move. The book aims to do the same for readers.
He is a graduate of Temple University (DBA) and the University of Michigan (BSE in Materials Science Engineering and MBA with an emphasis in strategic brand marketing).
 
People & Resources Mentioned
The Alchemist – Paolo Coelho
Emile Durkheim
Raymond Williams
Brené Brown
Charles “C.C.” Chapman
 
Contact Marcus
Website: https://marctothec.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marctothec/
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 5th June with David Robson, the award-winning author of The Intelligence Trap, The Expectation Effect and his latest book The Laws of Connection.
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*