The Dignity of Work

In this episode of the Ready, Set, Grow series, Tatiana Ross, a career coach with Career Path Services, explores what civility looks like in the workplace, especially when conversations are difficult or people disagree. Drawing on her experience across cultures, she discusses how communication styles shape our perceptions, why curiosity can help us pause before judging, and how we can be honest, s...

Ready, Set, Grow is a podcast series that builds on Career Path Services' monthly learning sessions, exploring ideas and perspectives that deepen understanding and belonging. In this first episode, we mark Hispanic Heritage Month by discussing the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to Washington State's workforce. Through reflections on family, migration, and agricultural...

This episode, which formerly aired as Summer Snippet episode, features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, on the timely topic of self-care during election season stress. Cami shares practical strategies for maintaining well-being and productivity in the workplace even during turbulent times. Tune in to hear valuable tips for finding joy at work, including aligning tasks wi...

In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Coffey Solberg, author of the groundbreaking new book,  Reweaving What Matters: Practical Tools for Workplace Transformation (available at creativecouragepress.com). Using the tactical metaphor of a fiber weaving loom, Kathy reveals why applying quick, technical fixes to complex corporate problems never works. She introduces her two-phase Unweaving and Rewea...

In the third episode of our Summer Reading Series, Doug shares why Thomas Lewis's book, A General Theory of Love , feels even more relevant today than when it was first published. Joined by Cami and Lisa, the conversation explores the biology of empathy, why people are wired for connection and interdependence, and how relationships help us grow, heal, and change. Together, they also discuss what g...

In the second episode of our Summer Reading Series, Lisa shares how James Clear's bestselling book, Atomic Habits , helped her transform her health and continues to shape her approach to work and life. Joined by Doug and Cami, the conversation explores why small, consistent improvements create lasting change, how strong systems matter more than ambitious goals, and why consistency—not intensity—is...

Why  Strong Ground ? In the first episode of our Summer Reading Series, Cami shares why Brené Brown's latest book is at the top of her reading list this summer. Joined by Doug and Lisa, the conversation explores the ideas that stood out most, why they matter for today's leaders, and how they connect to building stronger workplaces rooted in trust, courage, and humanity.

In the third and final episode of  You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging , Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services; Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services; and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, move from naming the barriers to belonging toward the everyday practices that help build it. The conversation explores ho...

In the second episode of You Belong Here: Building Pathways to Belonging , Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services; Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services; and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, examine the often-unspoken standards that shape who is recognized, trusted, and rewarded as a leader. Through candid personal stori...

In this episode of The Dignity of Work , Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, Lisa Grund, Strategic Communication and Relationship Partner for Career Path Services, and Dr. Anna Valiavska, organizational researcher and professor, explore what it truly means to build a culture of belonging in the workplace. Together, they discuss why belonging is more than a policy, training, or initiative, ex...

What happens when life forces you to start over? In this episode of More Than a Label , Nicole shares how losing a job became the beginning of an unexpected new chapter as she launched her own pet sitting business with support from Career Path Services and the WIOA Dislocated Worker program. Joined by workforce professional Elizabeth Neal, the conversation explores career pivots, resilience, and t...

In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label , Duncan Taylor, CEO of the Washington Bankers Association and President of CareerWork$, shares a powerful and deeply personal story that challenges assumptions about success, struggle, and what people carry beneath the surface. Growing up in poverty and an abusive home, Duncan faced significant trauma and instability, but through mentorship, se...

From the Best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about building sustainable work practices through effective feedback systems. The panel explores how workpla...

From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) continue their conversation about effective workplace practices, focusing on what happens when employees first enter an organization. Th...

From the best of The Dignity of Work: In this episode of the Good at Work series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and Dr. Anna Valiavska (organizational researcher and professor) explore how organizations and employees can build a sense of belonging even before the first day of work. The panel discusses the evolut...

In this episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label , host Andy Dwonch, COO of Career Path Services and Co-founder of Dignified Workday, sits down with Bob Sturch to explore a powerful journey of resilience, recovery, and rediscovery. Bob shares how mental health struggles and substance use led to job loss and homelessness—and how a single day of work each week became the turning point that helpe...

In this episode of  My Whole Story: More Than a Label , Daniel and Luis explore what it means to live beyond the categories others assign to us. Reflecting on their immigrant journeys, they examine how labels like "refugee" or "immigrant" may describe a chapter of someone's life—but never their full capacity, character, or contribution. Luis shares how navigating complex systems, rebuilding commun...

This introductory episode of My Whole Story: More Than a Label explores why this series is needed right now. Joined by Kelli Eller, Vice President of Human Services, and Andy Dwonch, Chief Operating Officer, the conversation examines how people experiencing homelessness, poverty, immigration challenges, and other life barriers are often reduced to simplistic labels—and what gets lost when we stop...

In this episode, host Cami Eakins sits down with Dr. Tara Deliberto, clinical psychologist and co-founder of the AI mental health company Yuna.io, to explore how ethical, evidence-based AI can expand access to mental health support in the workplace. Dr. Deliberto shares her journey from academic research and clinical practice into product innovation, explaining how Yuna blends evidence-based pract...

This episode, originally recorded in 2022, features a conversation with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Darrell "Coach D" Andrews, Founder of Darrell Andrews, LLC, and Associates, as they discuss the importance of wellness, well-being and self-care. Though today's stressors may look different then they did in 2022, the core principles remain the same! 

In this episode, Cami returns to her annual tradition of choosing a single word to guide the year ahead—favoring intention over resolution—and reflects on how last year's word unfolded during a period of sustained ambiguity and high-stakes leadership. She shares candid insights on leading without full information, staying grounded in values, and navigating the mental and emotional load that comes...

Career Path Services' service recipient Natalie Bumgarner joins Cami Eakins to reflect on the moment her life began to shift—when support, encouragement, and a safe community helped her rebuild confidence during one of the hardest seasons of her life. Natalie talks openly about losing her footing, rediscovering her strengths, and the small but powerful ways Career Path Services staff "unlocked" ho...

In this episode, Cami Eakins and Lisa Grund explore the power of gratitude—how it shapes leadership, strengthens community, and helps us stay grounded in an abundance mindset even during challenging times. Through the lens of Career Path Services' 25 Days of Gratitude campaign, they reflect on the partners, staff, and supporters who make hope tangible every day, and why gratitude is far more than...

Welcome to the final installment of Your Path. Your Purpose. , a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Tony Parks, Program Manager at WorkSource Spokane/Career Path Services, whose story of transformation reminds us of the power of saying "why not." After fifteen years in corporate America, Tony found himself searching for meaning, connection, and a way to...

Welcome to another installment of Your Path. Your Purpose. , a special series from The Dignity of Work podcast. In this episode, we hear from Mariia Yanchak, a Career Path Services team member whose journey from Ukraine to the United States reveals the power of resilience and belonging. Mariia shares how arriving during a time of displacement led her to discover Career Path Services, turning what...