The How to Corporate show, with host Fela Abioye, is dedicated to helping you advance your career. We decode the intricacies of corporate America to help you identify what's holding you back. In each episode we dive into varying real-world topics such as navigating office politics, negotiating your worth, building your brand, creating opportunities, and more. The interview-driven show reveals the truth that people don't usually talk about in the workplace, but need to know to get ahead. Let's build together!
This episode of How to Corporate with host Fela
Abioye and guest Dr. Jackie C. Thomas Jr. explores The Power of Feedback and its critical role in career growth. Dr. Thomas, an Executive Coach and seasoned professional in higher education and, shares his journey and insights on
navigating feedback effectively to achieve success.
The discussion begins with an overview of career paths in
higher education, followed by personal anecdotes about receiving and responding to challenging feedback. Dr. Thomas highlights the importance of self-awareness
in the feedback loop and elaborates on the distinction between reacting vs. responding when processing feedback.
Key topics include strategies for mastering the feedback
cycle, tips for interpreting and acting on feedback, and reflections on why people often resist constructive criticism. The episode concludes with actionable advice for listeners looking to leverage feedback to propel their careers forward and practical tips for maintaining an open mindset toward
growth.
Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how
to embrace feedback as a tool for professional development and success.
You can email Dr Thomas at INFO@COMPEDV.COM (mailto:INFO@COMPEDV.COM)
or visit his website at https://competitiveedvantage.com/ (https://competitiveedvantage.com/)
Visit How to Corporate’s website at howtocorporate.net/ (https://howtocorporate.net/) to purchase our book, How to Corporate: Proven Lesson for Winning at Work
28 Aug 2024
33: About How to Corporate
It’s been a while and I missed you! Thank you for continuing to rock with me, but it’s good to be back. We’ve been working on some exciting projects that will be announced soon so remain the lookout through our social
media pages.
We’re switching it up this time in this episode. My guest,
Whitney White, a Senior Culture & DEI Consultant interviews me as I share the what, how, and why I started How to Corporate.
We also discuss the challenges of podcasting, the financial gain, and what’s coming soon.
I started this show to empower you the working professional so you can advance your career through other people’s experiences. If you’re a new or existing listener, check out the prior episodes filled with gems to help you along your career.
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20 Sept 2023
32: Run a Career Experiment
Have you ever thought of your career as one big science experiment?
In this episode, my guest, Carla Fowler, MD, PhD, a former scientist introduces us to the concept of career experimentation through the lens of performance science.
Running a “test and reaching new conclusions” allows an opportunity to make mistakes, learn, and grow. As an Executive Coach to leaders, entrepreneurs, and executives, Carla has a wealth of knowledge that she gladly shares with us.
Check out the entire episode to learn more. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Carla has provided a free download just for How to Corporate listeners on how to look for and choose a coach plus how to avoid common mistakes.
https://www.thaxa.com/p/how-to-corporate (https://www.thaxa.com/p/how-to-corporate) - 8 Biggest mistakes people make when choosing a coach (and how to avoid them)
You can connect with Carla at her website (https://www.thaxa.com/), via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/), or X - previously known as Twitter (https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler)
Click this link to subscribe for additional content and follow our social media pages: https://linktr.ee/howtocorporate (https://linktr.ee/howtocorporate)
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