Unpacking Perspectives
Unpacking Perspectives
Nicole Davison
Join Career Coach Nicole Davison each Wednesday morning as she interviews guests discussing the place we began, the paths we have taken, and the forks in the road that sometimes cause us to lose our way. In each episode, Nicole will unpack how our backgrounds and experiences may impact our life’s journey.
Unpacking Season 2
Nicole flies solo on this last episode of the season as she talks about the importance of sometimes taking a step back and taking a pause. She reflects on the incredible guests that were welcomed to the podcast this season and mentions how easy it is to forget how far we’ve come when we are so fixated on where we’re going. Nicole takes time to look back on this past season with gratitude and shares her excitement as she looks ahead to Season 3. Host: Nicole Davison Listen t...
Aug 9, 2023
15 min
Unpacking ChatGPT - AI Technology and It's Impacts
In this week's episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole and Jade talk all things ChatGPT. This topic has been a long time coming, in fact! Nicole and Jade discuss their own experiences with ChatGPT and AI, their thoughts on it, and the various ways it can be used. They also talk about the positives and negatives of this particular AI technology. Host: Nicole Davison Co-Host: Jade Moffett Resource: Chat GPT www.chat.openai.com Listen to the show & follow: https://podcasts.apple.com...
Jul 26, 2023
46 min
Unexpected Opportunities: Envisioning a Career in Law Enforcement with Lt. Kate Cummings
In this week's compelling episode of Unpacking Perspectives, we have the honor of featuring Lieutenant Kate Cummings, a ten-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police and former adult probation officer. Join us as we delve into LT Cummings' rich background in law enforcement and explore the intricacies of her distinguished career. Also, tune in to discover how social media can play a vital role in recruiting the younger generation into law enforcement, and explore the characteristics and de...
Jul 12, 2023
35 min
Meet Jade: From Student to Co-Host - Unveiling Her Story on Unpacking Perspectives
For this week’s episode of Unpacking Perspectives, we welcome Nicole’s second co-host to the podcast! Meet Jade, a previous student of Nicole’s as well as a rising senior at Quinnipiac University. Today we learn all about her, her experiences, and how she came to join the podcast! Listen in to learn more: People need to learn to take a step back sometimes and appreciate that the person they’re sharing space with has a lot of insight that maybe we don’t realizeThe age difference between us i...
Jun 28, 2023
34 min
Behind the Badge: Navigating Life as a Police Officer's Spouse
In the upcoming episodes of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole brings a fresh dynamic to the show by introducing her brand new cohosts. In today's episode, she welcomes Allie, a close friend of Nicole's, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a dedicated police officer’s wife while raising three children. Join Nicole and Allie as they delve into the unique experiences and challenges of being a police officer's wife. Together, they offer a heartfelt and insightful perspective, provid...
Jun 14, 2023
36 min
Unpacking Perspectives: The Evolution of a Podcast
In this episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole decides to take a retrospective approach; she reflects on how things evolved from starting this podcast all the way to the current day. She talks about her thought process behind the podcast and what exactly has changed over this time. Listen in to learn more about : We all come from our own foundations, and to expect everyone to agree on everything is an unrealistic expectationOur world is always changing so quickly, from industries to ...
May 31, 2023
25 min
Dear Class of 2023
In this heartwarming solo episode of Unpacking Perspectives, Nicole takes center stage to celebrate the graduating class of 2023, as we find ourselves in the midst of a joyous graduation season. Nicole dedicates this special episode to all the remarkable individuals stepping into a new chapter of their lives. Listen in to learn more : Who you are today is about to continue to change - embrace that. Don’t stay the same.Don’t be in such a rush to get to the top because some of the ...
May 17, 2023
23 min
Making a Difference: Serving Our Communities and Finding Happiness with George Logan
Today, we join Nicole as she talks with George Logan, the director of community relations at Aquarion Water Company. He previously served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 2017 to 2021. He and Nicole discuss his career, giving back, and experiences. Today, Nicole and Erin talked about the following: Serving our communities in any way we can is essential - while so many people are busy and might have a lot on their plate, even just doing one thing makes such a difference in thes...
May 3, 2023
39 min
Exploring the Intersection of Law Enforcement and Mental Health with Dr. Erin Craw
Join Nicole in this fascinating conversation with Dr. Erin Craw! Erin, who specializes in researching health and interpersonal communication, shares her insights and experiences. In particular, Erin discusses her career and passions, mainly focusing on mental health and law enforcement conversations. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Today, Nicole and Erin talked about The families' perspectives and roles are critical. It’s not something that’s taught a whole lot.&nbs...
Apr 19, 2023
58 min
Paving Your Path and Building Your Story: Insights from Karen Lesh
In this episode, Nicole talks with Karen Lesh! Karen is the vice president of marketing for a consumer packaged goods company and is the face behind MOBTRUTHS, a blog about her experience as a mother of boys. Today, Nicole and Karen talked about : [6:36] My mantra has always been, “I’m doing the best that I can under the circumstances”; sometimes, something has to give[19:44] Not everything you do has to be about building your resume; there’s so much pressure on getting into the right colle...
Apr 5, 2023
47 min
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