Sometimes the paths we take on our life's journey leads us to some tough places. In this episode we learn how we should approach those tough times and allow them to build us and not let them tear us down with our special guest Lord-Rudy Goudy.Lord-Rudy Goudy is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, youth mentor and friend of the show. Be sure to follow him on social media and pick up a copy of his book 21 Days A Habit: Break Bad, Build Better Habits.IG | https://instagram.com/iamlordrudyBook | https://21daysahabit.com--Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtcFacebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtcTwitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtcEmail - [email protected] - https://spoti.fi/2FvdxvDApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Ghpg2S

Allowing how others perceive you to control your moves can be crippling. In this episode, we begin our series where we dive into the career journeys of those we admire to gain perspective on the many paths to success.Our first guest, Stephanie Amponsah, is a VP and co-leader of the Dream Big Foundation, a Maryland based nonprofit that enables under-resourced youth to choose with dignity their own path to healthy and happy lives.Connect:https://instagram.com/thisisbtchttps://facebook.com/thisisbtchttps://twitter.com/thisisbtc

We are back from hiatus and there are words that are easy to string together to describe what the 2020 experience has been to this point.In this episode, we catch up and discuss what quarantine has been like. Then we get into sharing tips for those whose careers are being impacted by COVID-19 and how to try and begin to use the time to start new positive habits.Our thoughts are with the essential workers and those impacted by the virus.

On today's episode, we pick up part 2 of our conversation with Brandon Mitchell, founder & CEO of BrandResumes (@officialbrandresumes), the title sponsor of the pod. We discuss resume building tips, the career mismatch epidemic plus we talk about some current job trends in the market. ⁣ The pod is sponsored by BrandResumes where getting more interviews is made easy. Head over to https://brandresumes.com to book your FREE 15 minute consultation. Connect With Us: IG | https://instagram.com/thisisbtc FB | https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Tw | https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Em | [email protected] Web | https://thisisbtcpod.com

You only get one chance to make a first impression. Your resume often introduces you to potential employers before they've even had a chance to see your face.⁣ ⁣ On today's episode, we welcome Brandon Mitchell, founder & CEO of BrandResumes (@officialbrandresumes), the title sponsor of the pod. We also call him the Resume Guru. ⁣ ⁣ Brandon shares with us his journey, how he began helping set people on their career paths and offers some tips on improving your job search results.⁣ The pod is sponsored by BrandResumes where getting more interviews is made easy. Head over to https://brandresumes.com to book your FREE 15 minute consultation. Connect With Us: IG | https://instagram.com/thisisbtc FB | https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Tw | https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Em | [email protected] Web | https://thisisbtcpod.com

Who knew that we could do an episode all about food and it relate to careers somehow. Well, we did it. ⁣ ⁣ Check out this episode with Xav Handfield (IG: @kallmexav) aka @theplantbasedbrotha where we talk about his plant-based journey, how he remains disciplined in his diet and some tips on making healthier choices.⁣ ⁣ Discipline is a big key to achieving our career goals and this conversation was fun and enlightening. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving.⁣ The pod is sponsored by BrandResumes where getting more interviews is made easy. Head over to brandresumes.com to book your FREE 15 minute consultation.

The last entry in our 'Navigating Office Politics' series touches on compromise. We share tips on how to find the win-win in any situation. Source: Playbook Overview: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/25/your-office-politics-playbook-pick-your-battles-at-work/#7b905ce82a84 Find The Win-Win: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/24/your-office-politics-playbook-always-look-for-the-win-win-at-work/#2e7f22134680 The pod is sponsored by BrandResumes where getting more interviews is made easy. Head over to https://brandresumes.com to book your FREE 15 minute consultation. Connect With Us: IG | https://instagram.com/thisisbtc FB | https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Tw | https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Em | [email protected] Web | https://thisisbtcpod.com

It is human nature to adapt to our surroundings for survival. Taking the opportunity to understand those that work around us, their habits, they're styles in order to adapt is important to navigating office politics. Source: Playbook Overview: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/25/your-office-politics-playbook-pick-your-battles-at-work/#7b905ce82a84 Learning To Adapt: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/23/your-office-politics-playbook-adaptation-is-your-key-to-the-kingdom-at-work/#4ad03bfd5386 The pod is sponsored by BrandResumes where getting more interviews is made easy. Head over to https://brandresumes.com to book your FREE 15 minute consultation. Connect With Us: IG | https://instagram.com/thisisbtc FB | https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Tw | https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Em | [email protected] Web | https://thisisbtcpod.com

A critical key in navigating office politics and having influence. You build influence by building positive relationships. Let's dive in. Source: Playbook Overview: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/25/your-office-politics-playbook-pick-your-battles-at-work/#7b905ce82a84 Building Positive Relationships: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/22/your-office-politics-playbook-relationships-are-your-goal-at-work/#62dc99017f09 The pod is sponsored by BrandResumes where getting more interviews is made easy. Head over to https://brandresumes.com to book your FREE 15 minute consultation. Connect With Us: IG | https://instagram.com/thisisbtc FB | https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Tw | https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Em | [email protected] Web | https://thisisbtcpod.com

We think that we are rational creatures, able to make decisions without a hint of emotions when needed. What if I told you that was not true...at all? Source: Playbook Overview: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/25/your-office-politics-playbook-pick-your-battles-at-work/#7b905ce82a84 How Our Brains Work: https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlynborysenko/2019/01/21/your-office-politics-playbook-people-are-not-logical-and-rational/#653350174671 The pod is sponsored by BrandResumes where getting more interviews is made easy. Head over to https://brandresumes.com to book your FREE 15 minute consultation. Connect With Us: IG | https://instagram.com/thisisbtc FB | https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Tw | https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Em | [email protected] Web | https://thisisbtcpod.com