Conversations @ Work, Part II

Difficult conversations are a mainstay of any office. Particularly when it comes to talking with a co-worker on anything from office politics to personal habits.

On the next @ Work, tips and strategies for bridging the conversation divide with your co-workers.

Join us for At Work Friday at 3 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio.

Conversations @ Work

It’s never been easy to ask for a raise or to ask for help.

But experts say if you don’t have the conversation, you could be throwing away your future.

On the next @ Work, tips and strategies for bridging one very difficult conversation divide.

Tune in this Friday afternoon at 3, here on GPB

STRESSED MUCH?

Ever have one of those days when you just want to pull your hair out?




Odds are you're suffering from on-the-job stress.

Ya Think?

On the next At Work:

Tips on identifying your stress triggers.
And, working your way through the rough patches.

Listen in and join the conversation this Friday at 3pm. 1-800-RADIO-GA.

Click here for a LIVE STREAM!

Or chat with us live HERE!

Coming Up on At Work...How to QUIT

Quitting your job can be a daunting experience. Leave without a game plan, and you could find yourself out in the cold.


On the next At Work: How to Quit Your Job and When?


Join us for At Work this Friday at 3pm on Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio!

Communication at Work...

Coming up this Friday on At Work…

"Communication." It's supposed to be a two way street. But, sometimes, even the best relationships get bogged down in gridlock.

On the next At Work, why the key to success in any relationship means keeping the lines of communication open.

That’s At Work, Friday afternoon at 3 on GPB Radio.

"I Can Bring Home the Bacon..."

Even in a recession, women are bringing home more bacon then ever before.

Experts say the trend represents the advances women have made and the set backs men have experienced in typically male dominated jobs.

On the next At Work, how some families are adjusting to the shift in financial earning power.

Tune in to At Work later today at 3PM on GPB.

Photo: http://icanbringhomethebacon.com/2009/08/

Mounting Unhappiness in the Workplace

Coming up on At Work...

A new survey suggests more Americans than ever before are unhappy in their jobs.

Can the worst recession since the 1930s be fueling this wave of employee dissatisfaction or is there more to it?

Join us for At Work this Friday at 3 p.m. and hear what the experts have to say about mounting unhappiness in the workplace.

And a new year means new career goals. Tune in for tips on getting a fresh start in 2010!

That’s At Work this Friday at 3 here on GPB Radio.

The Art of Living~

Coming up on the next At Work... We speak with the author of French Women Don't Get Fat on the art of achieving work/life balance. And as always our experts are on hand to answer your questions... That's At Work this Friday at 3 here on GPB.

Behind the Scenes " At Work"

At Work

"Dresses For Success"

Last Friday the talent behind At Work participated in the show's theme of
"Dressing For Success." Our Guest,Career Fashion Consignment shop owner, Judi Gerhardt spoke about the importance of appearance in the workplace.



At Work Host Valarie Edwards along with our resident career counseling experts, Brandon Smith and Emory Mulling, were on hand to answer questions live from phone callers.

At Work Co-Producer Myriam Levy and Phone Operator Amanda Scott decided to spruce up their look for the office as well.

The At Work team took the initiative to exemplify one part of the At Work Career Makeover Challenge. Our career makeover candidates will be mentored through the process of re-creating themselves to become more marketable in their job search and career.

Join us this week when we talk about personal branding. At Work airs live this Friday at 3pm on http://www.gpb.org/ and on 88.1fm Columbus,Ga. Log on to http://www.gpb.org/ for how you can listen to GPB Radio on your local GPB Station.

On the next At Work: You INC.

WHAT'S YOUR BRAND?
(Fill in the blank)



Your most personal product is you... On the next At Work - Brand You. Become the best you, you can be. Our experts are ready with advice - here to answer your workplace questions. Join us for the next At Work this Friday at 3 here on GPB.

At Work says: Dress For Success!

On the next At Work, for some, Dressing for Success has meant the old standard...dark suits and power shoes. On this week's show, how "Dressing for Success," has taken on a whole new meaning.
Hear what local hiring managers have to say. That's at work this Friday afternoon at 3pm on GPB, or log on to our chat room at www.gpb.org/atwork to post your comments.

Also, meet local business and clothing shop owner, Judi Gerhardt. After Hurricane Katrina, Ms. Gerhardt has had to rebuild her consignment business more than once and will be talking about starting over and recreating your passion during times of disaster and recession . For more information about Judi log on to http://www.careerfashionconsignment.com/aboutus.php.

At Works Mentoring Tips 101 continued!

At Works Mentoring Tips 101 continued!

Last Friday our show was all about mentoring in business and personal life. We discussed how to find a mentor, what look for in a mentor and importantly the mentor mentee relationship.

We took to the streets of Atlanta,Ga to find out whats on your minds about Mentorship:

Helene Lollis, President of Pathbuilders

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Sarah O'Brien, CFO and Director of Operations for Dental System Group of Carestream Health

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Erin Wolf, Managing Partner of Suite Track

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The Recession is Over! - Or is it?

News reports say the recession is over --- But is it?

And what does that mean for people laid off?

Are you ready for what comes next?

On the next At Work: Managing your career post recession.

We’ll hear what the experts have to say and listen in on an interview with At Works Valarie Edwards and Jeffrey Rosensweig, Associate Professor of Finance at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Atlanta,Georgia.

Join us this Friday at 3 here on GPB.

Mentoring Tips 101

At Works Mentoring Tips 101!

Last Friday our show was all about mentoring in business and personal life. We discussed how to find a mentor, what look for in a mentor and importantly the mentor mentee relationship.

We took to the streets of Atlanta,Ga to find out whats on your minds about Mentorship:

Brent Herd, AOL

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Brenda Freeman, Turner Broadcasting

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Jacqueline Welch, Turner Broadcasting

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Julia Wallace, Atlanta Journal Constitution and AJC.COM

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Laura Balsar, Balsar Companies

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Finding Your Mentor

Like any relationship, mentoring can shape lives and propel careers. On the next At Work: Finding Your Mentor. How mentoring can guide your career and personal progress.

Our guest this week is Dr. Susan Kossak. A "Jill of all trades,"Dr. Kossak came together with Georgia Public Broadcasting on a documentary narrated by Jane Fonda, The Road Beyond Abuse, featuring the life story of her mentee, Johnnetta McSwain. The Road Beyond Abuse aired on GPB TV and also on GPB Radio with At Work host Valarie Edwards. Learn more about her at
"Discover The Power Of Us."

And as always our experts are ready to answer your questions.

Join us for At Work this Friday @ 3 here on GPB.

Freelance Your Way to SUCCESS!

Say you've got no interest in rejoining the rat race after being laid off... Why not freelance Your Way to Success? On the next @ Work, our experts show you how.

And as always, we answer your workplace questions...

Tune in to @ Work this Friday at 3, right here on GPB.

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Check out these websites for freelance opportunities:

freelanceswitch.com — offering 101 ideas to get more freelance work
getafreelance.com — where you can bid for a job; fields with the greatest demand include engineering, telemarketing, scientific research, graphic design and marketing. (This is a for fee site.)

**Neither @ Work nor GPB recommends any particular website or service.**

More Tips for Mompreneurs

Mompreneur Resources

http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/magazine/mommy-launching

http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/magazine/resources-for-mompreneurs

http://www.millionairemom.com

http://www.metromom.com

5 Tips for Mompreneurs

1. Start with a clear vision

For a vision to be compelling and inspiring, it needs to be more than just a list of things you are going to accomplish. For a rich vision to move you it must be about what you’ll do – and who you’ll be – and how you’ll impact others’ lives.

2. Have a plan that works for you

The idea of a traditional business plan can be intimidating. What’s key is that you’re clear about your goals, that you have them on paper, and that you have a timeline in which to accomplish those goals. The plan and the timeline will undoubtedly change, but having a timeline and a taskline will keep you moving forward.

3. Create a success support team

Ask for help. Delegate whenever possible. Even if you are bootstrapping, be alert to “partnering your weaknesses”—barter, trade, negotiate – get creative in outsourcing those tasks in your business that don’t require your unique talents.

4. Make self-care part of your business plan

Balancing business and family responsibilities requires that you treat self-care like any other business essential. Set boundaries with both the business and with you family. Have “office hours” for yourself (even if they are anything but “regular”) and stick to them. Schedule self-care “meetings” with yourself and honor those commitments.

5. Find a community of support

Don’t try to go it alone. Women seek a nurturing environment whether with family or friends and leverage relationships in a way that makes sense and moves people forward. Using your natural connecting abilities, and find a supportive environment, either online, in-person, or both.


Launching and Growing a Business during an Economic Downturn

In spite of troubling economic times, launching or expanding your business doesn’t have to be out of reach. Here are five tips to consider when making your decision to start or grow your business:

Organic approach. Connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and offering to exchange services to help each other’s businesses grow is a popular and effective strategy in launching on bootstrap budget. That is why it is so important to have professional organizations where you can meet and connect for support, tools and resources.

Side Launching. Transitioning from your full time job into your business is often a more comfortable starting point for entrepreneurs. Use evenings and weekends to start slowly on the side of your full-time job. This will give you the chance to measure success and determine whether your idea is truly viable before committing to it full-time.

Online Distribution of your product or service is often a more affordable entry point for those launching businesses. It reduces the costs of the traditional brick and mortar store fronts and allows for global accessibility to products immediately

Technology has changed the scope of how anyone can do business. Blackberries and Wireless Internet have made working from home or even the carpool line an acceptable method of doing business.

Investing in startup instead of stock market. It is possible taking a chance on starting a business or investing in a person you trust starting a business in some ways feels safer to those who are scared of the stock market right now.

Employment Issues - More sites to help you with your search:

http://atlantajobleads.wordpress.com/ (job listings)

http://www.skyresumes.com/job-board.aspx (job listings)

http://misspinkslip.wordpress.com/

http://www.joblanta.com/

Loss and Forgiveness - How to Move on

In light of the recent events at Yale University, we took a different route on last week's show. We were joined in the studio by Mark Victor Hansen, inspirational and motivational speaker,



trainer and author - to talk about loss, forgiveness, and passion. He is the co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and has recently authored a new book called, Cash in a Flash. If you would like a copy of the book, send us an email to atwork@gpb.org, we still have several copies left... Listen to this episode

Tune in to this week's show - as we resume with Freelancing - ... Join us this Friday at 3 on GPB!

Emory's Internet Tip of theWEEK!

SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business, is a website that aids entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. It also features a resource page specifically for women entrepreneurs and compliments today's AT Work theme: MOMPRENEURS.Take a look!

http://www.score.org/women/site.html

Meet the Experts

Each week on At Work we welcome two professionals in career development in the studio, LIVE as our At Work experts, along with a new guest. Brandon Smith and Emory Mulling have been sitting in with Valarie Edwards to give advice and answer your questions about your career and the job place.


Brandon Smith is a Co- Founder of Core Growth Partners, where he works with client organizations on discovering and developing their core strengths to continue success in their specific marketplace. Brandon is a professor currently at both Emory University's Goizueta Business School and Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business.







Emory Mulling is Chairman and Founder of the Mulling Corporation. Emory comes to At Work with a background in Human Resources which has lead him to consult with and mentor individuals to find the right career path for themselves. Emory has been an expert with At Work since the beginning of its conception in fall 2007.