Living Corporate

Tristan talks about a phrase we see in job descriptions, "pay is competitive." Since the phrase is so vague and subjective, it doesn't hold companies accountable to committing to any particular salary level. So when companies use this phrase, it can be a red flag for how they view compensation and labor. Check out the full tip to find out how to deal with this situation! Want to know more about ou...

Zach sits down with Katrina Jones, CEO & founder of Advancing Equity + Inclusion, to discuss Katrina's own journey, the work that she's doing, her own consultancy, and some of the professional services and public speaking that she's been participating in and leading as well as her own executive experience. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4hav...

Tristan talks about 3 ways to shift your job search approach. A lot has changed for job seekers since the start of the pandemic. The rules for finding a new job are completely different from what they were prior to the pandemic and even in the early days of the pandemic. This means we have to shift how we plan to find work in this job market. Check out the full tip! Want to know more about our Lin...

Tristan talks about a couple of resume issues you can resolve today. With resumes being incredibly important to the hiring process, you always want to keep at the forefront that this is a marketing document that should be tailored for the target audience you're trying to reach. There's no one size fits all approach, but these tips can help keep your job search moving forward. Want to know more abo...

Zach sits down with Nicole Sanchez, CEO and Founder of Vaya Consulting, to discuss her career journey, her outlook on the future of DEI, and more. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Learn more about Vaya Consulting by visiting their official website. https://bit.ly/3Bm3eFe Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn and Twitter. https://bit.ly/3HW32z3...

Tristan discusses 3 questions to ask your future manager in an interview. Many people see interviews as a one-sided conversation that your potential future employer leads, but interviews should be a two-way street. You should be screening and weeding out companies as much as they are screening and weeding out candidates! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https:...

Tristan discusses a method to help you develop new habits. Habit stacking can be a great tool to use in the workplace to learn a new skill or improve your time management. Test it out and see how it goes for you! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Have a topic suggestion? You can find our submission form here. http://bit.ly/tapintristan Ch...

In addition to talking about the NFL and Spotify, Zach sits down with author, executive, & mentor Kate Purmal to discuss her own journey and her book Composure: The Art of Executive Presence. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out Kate's latest book, Composure: The Art of Executive Presence, on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3uyw3Nq Connect...

Tristan talks about decoding vague corporate speak. He dives into 5 BS things your boss has said, courtesy of Amanda Natividad, or @amandanat on Twitter. Amanda listed a couple more phrases to decode, so check the link to the Twitter thread in the show notes! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out Amanda's Twitter thread. https://bit...

Tristan talks about a couple of factors that will increase your chances of being seen by a recruiter on LinkedIn. Even though most of us know that LinkedIn is the largest professional social networking site on the internet, many people still sleep on how clutch LinkedIn can be when it comes to your career. According to a 2020 study conducted by Jobvite, 72% of recruiters utilize the platform to fi...

Zach speaks with workplace & equity consultant Minda Harts, the best-selling author of The Memo and Right Within, to talk some about both of her books, The Memo and Right Within, dive deeper into her career journey and experience, and Minda shares her perspective and the landscape as she sees it from a D&I perspective, particularly the experience of Black women. Want to know more about our LinkedI...

Tristan discusses managing 2 different professions on LinkedIn. Right now, many people are juggling two different jobs or a job and a business. While it is relatively easy to modify and tailor your resume based on the opportunity you're applying to, it can be difficult to manage two different professions on a platform like LinkedIn, which remains fairly stagnant and is much more difficult to tailo...

Tristan discusses a couple of signs that you're selling yourself short in your career. Sometimes you don't even realize you're doing it, and other times, you might do it because you think it's what you're supposed to do. Either way, each time you sell yourself short, you hold up your career progress. Learn the signs in this quick tip! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check th...

Zach sits down with global DEI thought leader Wema Hoover to chat a bit about her career journey, reflect on the perspective of DEI today, and discuss what she's looking forward to in 2022. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out Wema's personal website. https://bit.ly/32zP5Yk Connect with Wema on LinkedIn and IG. https://bit.ly/35nFy...

Tristan discusses getting fired from your job. Getting fired is not as much of a scarlet letter as many managers would love you to think it is. While you want to avoid being fired, if you find yourself in that situation, remember it is not the end of the road for your career. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Have a topic suggestion? You...

Tristan discusses 3 things he wishes a recruiter would've told him. When we graduated from school, whether it was high school or college, everyone expected us to land employment, but no one really told us how to search for and land those jobs. Most of us stumbled our way through figuring out a process that sort of worked for us. Tristan shares a couple of things he thinks would’ve been helpful had...

Zach talks the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and the hypocrisy of DEI within the context of capitalism. Read through Judd Legum's Twitter thread outlining the political donations Zach mentioned in the show. https://bit.ly/3tD5NAY Support independent journalism by subscribing to Judd's Popular Information, a newsletter about politics and power. https://bit.ly/3If5C2R Interested in supporting Liv...

Tristan talks about how you can become a better manager of remote teams. Being a great remote manager, at the end of the day, is finding a groove of clear communication and availability. You have to make yourself available to everyone on your team. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Book a free consultation with Tristan! https://bit.ly/LRC...

Tristan discusses why you should let go of what doesn't serve you in your job search and career. While developing attachments is a part of life, you have to ask yourself, "Is this thing I'm attached to still serving me?" If the answer is no, then you have to be willing to let it go so it doesn't stunt your progress and get in the way of everything you're trying to achieve. Want to know more about...

Zach sits down with Candace Amos, the director of audience development & social media at The Daily Beast, to talk a bit about media, personal branding, & more. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy Check out Candace's personal website. https://bit.ly/3thUU7q Connect with Candace on LinkedIn, Twitter and IG. https://bit.ly/3r9qyS8 https://bit....

Tristan talks about easing back into work after some time off. Many of us take quite a bit of time off at the end of the year to relax and enjoy family and friends. During this time, we try to enjoy ourselves and forget about work entirely, but when the time comes to return, it can be really tough. Here are a few tips to help your return be as easy, stress-free, and productive as possible! Want to...

Tristan talks about how you can use some of that holiday money to advance your career. If you're anything like Tristan, if anyone asked what you wanted for whatever winter holiday you celebrate, you probably told them just to give you money. If you don't have any plans for the money, let's talk about 3 things you can put that money towards to help you progress your career. Want to know more about...

Kicking off the New Year, Zach talks a bit about his experiences last year and his collective vision for Living Corporate in 2022. Make sure you check out our shows, learning content, and merch in the links below. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them out! https://bit.ly/3k4havy We're proud to feature a wide variety of content - access it here. https://bit.ly/3FVzW1I In...

Tristan talks about the top 5 growing career fields in 2022. With so many people considering exploring their options, it's important to know what fields may be hiring and which ones have the potential to keep growing. Remember, the key to any career shift is understanding how to leverage your skillset to help you get to where you want to go! Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? C...

Tristan discusses a few things to help you stay on track and achieve your 2022 goals. Goals are great to have, and they can serve as a guiding light when we sometimes lose our direction, but remember that all goals can and should be modified or replaced if your circumstances and situation changes. Remember, give yourself some grace. Want to know more about our LinkedIn Learning courses? Check them...