Career Lab Podcast

About Career Lab Podcast

Are you stuck in a career you don't like, or confused about how to even get one started? Welcome to the Career Lab, a podcast featuring the real life clients of America's Career Counselor, Julie LaCroix and her co-host Joel Siegel PhD. Julie is an expert career counselor dedicated to launching the lives of young professionals by bringing their skills into alignment with today's job market. Don't settle for underemployment, dissatisfaction, or lack of direction. Join in the fun and real life lessons here at the Career Lab, and launch a career you'll love!

Publisher

Julie LaCroix, M.A. Ed.

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2018

Latest episode

13 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Sept 2025

   The Future of Work with AI — Joel Siegel, Julie LaCroix & Vincent Serpico

   Joel Siegel, Ph.D., and Julie LaCroix, M.A. Ed., welcome AI expert and entrepreneur Vincent Serpico to demystify AI at work. Vincent shares a clear starting plan for teams and individuals: choose one model and upgrade, turn real processes into flow diagrams, and insert small automations that deliver quick ROI. You’ll learn the six elements of a strong prompt, how context engineering boosts accuracy, beginner build paths (Google AI Studio), and what leaders should do before any AI rollout. We also address privacy, job-displacement risk, and why agentic workflows are becoming essential career skills. Practical, candid, and immediately usable.

2. 

   16 Aug 2025

   AI, Technology & the Future of Work with Brett Gregor

   In this episode of Career Lab, hosts Joel Siegel, Ph.D. and Julie LaCroix, M.A. Ed. sit down with technology leader Brett Gregor to explore the future of careers in tech. From coding on mainframes at age 10 to scaling billion-dollar companies, Brett shares lessons on: How AI is reshaping programming and business What new engineers must know to stay relevant How mid-career pros can embrace change with confidence Why problem-solving and customer focus still matter most Whether you’re starting out or established, this conversation offers practical insights for thriving in the age of AI.

3. 

   3 Apr 2025

   Did She Stay or Go?: Judy Ortega returns to the podcast to update us on her incredible journey

   Judy Ortega, a returning guest, has previously appeared on the podcast to discuss whether she should leave her company or stay. In this episode, she shares her experience of quitting her job to join Microsoft as a Team Director for Global Events. She now serves as the Director of Planning for C-Suite events at Microsoft.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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