The Dignity of Work

In this episode of our Beyond the Paycheck series, we're focusing on Building Your Financial Foundation . If you're just starting your career or re-entering the workforce, this conversation is for you. We'll break down how to set short-, medium-, and long-term financial goals, how to balance debt with saving, and why starting now—no matter how small—can make a big difference. You'll learn how to m...

Navigating a new job comes with a maze of important financial decisions that can impact your future for years to come. In this podcast series, we break down the often-overwhelming world of workplace benefits, compensation packages, and financial choices facing newly employed individuals—whether you're starting your first job or returning to the workforce after time away.   In this second episode i...

Navigating a new job comes with a maze of important financial decisions that can impact your future for years to come. In this podcast series, we break down the often-overwhelming world of workplace benefits, compensation packages, and financial choices facing newly employed individuals—whether you're starting your first job or returning to the workforce after time away. Each episode features conv...

In this final 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 career transitions, diving deep into how organizational exits can be handled with care, dignity, and long-term impact in mind. They e...

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 workplace communication tools, knowledge mana...

In this third 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. They explore how the initial 30-90...

In this second 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 evolution of hiring practices from se...

Tune in to hear from organizational researcher and professor, Anna Valiavska , in the introductory episode of "Good at Work: The Career Playbook for Leaders and Teams." Drawing from Anna's expertise as both a corporate innovation researcher and university professor, this comprehensive guide explores the four crucial phases of organizational socialization - from anticipating your next career move t...

Tune in for the concluding episode of "Advocating for Your Future Self." This wrap-up discussion explores common obstacles in career development, from fear and perfectionism to self-worth, while offering practical insights on embracing imperfection and taking intentional steps toward professional growth. 

In this episode, Cami reflects on her annual tradition of choosing a meaningful word to guide her year instead of making traditional resolutions.. She also reveals how this practice has shaped her leadership approach in workforce development and helped transform organizational challenges into opportunities. Cami shares practical insights on maintaining curiosity and discusses how her chosen word f...

In this episode of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services) and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) explore the transformative power of professional networking. Through personal stories and practical insights, they discuss how building authentic relationships can shape careers, from Lisa's succes...

In this episode of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services) and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) explore the strategic concept of "raising your hand" in the workplace. Through personal stories and practical examples, they discuss how to thoughtfully identify and pursue growth opportunities whi...

This episode, part of the "Advocating for Your Future Self" career development series, continues the conversation about sponsorship with Cami Eakins (CEO of Career Path Services), Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services), and special guest Anna Valiavska, PhD (FedEx Dataworks). The conversation explores how sponsorship differs from mentorship, with sponsors actively...

This episode is part of the series  "Advocating for Your Future Self" and explores the importance of sponsorship in career development. Host Doug Foresta and Lisa Grund (Organizational Development Partner for Career Path Services) discuss how sponsors actively create opportunities and advocate for individuals in rooms where they're not present. The episode breaks down how sponsorship emerged as a...

This episode is part of the series "Advocating for Your Future Self"  and continues the discussion about the importance of coaching in career development. Cami Eakins (CEO of CareerPath Services) and Lisa Grund (Workforce Snohomish Director of Operations) are joined by special guest Eva-Bautista Fung, a seasoned leader, mentor, and coach. Building on their previous conversation, the hosts dive dee...

This episode is part of the series  "Advocating for Your Future Self" and explores the importance of coaching in career development. Cami Eakins (CEO of CareerPath Services) and Lisa Grund (Workforce Snohomish Director of Operations) discuss how coaching differs from mentoring and its role in professional growth. Lisa shares her personal experience implementing a coaching program for her team and...

This 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 with personal strengths, taking mind...

This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, as she shares her professional reading list. The conversation focuses on books that address navigating differences, fostering inclusion, and facilitating bold conversations in the workplace. Cami discusses why these books are particularly relevant in today's polarized climate and how they can help lead...

This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, about the importance of leadership adaptability. Cami introduces the "Gumby Principle," a concept she developed early in her career that emphasizes the need for leaders to remain flexible and adaptable in the face of unexpected challenges. She also offers valuable advice for leaders looking to enhance...

This Summer Snippet episode features a discussion with Cami Eakins, CEO of CareerPath Services, on the crucial leadership topic of repairing, rebuilding, and restoring trust. Cami presents a three-step framework for leaders to address mistakes and rebuild relationships within their organizations. The conversation covers the importance of acknowledging errors with humility, offering sincere apologi...

Summer Snippets is a special podcast series designed for busy workforce professionals who want to stay informed and inspired during the sunny season. Recognizing that our listeners are enjoying their summer breaks, vacations, and outdoor activities, we've crafted bite-sized episodes packed with valuable insights and practical tips. Each snappy snippet focuses on a different aspect of professional...

In this episode, we welcome special guest Kisha Wallace-Brown from Procore Technologies, to discuss mentoring relationships, personal growth, and building a circle of influence. Below are the key points and notes from the conversation: Introduction to Mentoring Relationships The importance of recognizing the potential in others and encouraging their growth Characteristics of a Good Mentor Someone...

In today's episode, Lisa and Cami discussed mentoring, the difference between formal and informal mentors and how to go about selecting a Mentor and building your Circle of Influence. Below are the notes to help you get started: 1. Someone you respect & someone who respects you 2. Someone who will push you 3. Someone who will have critical conversations without hesitation 4. Someone who is investe...

Welcome to "Advocating for Your Future Self: A Career Development Series," a podcast designed to empower professionals at any stage of their career to take control of their professional growth and make a lasting impact on their future. Hosted by Lisa, Cami, and Doug, this series will explore five crucial areas: Mentoring, Coaching, Sponsorship, Raising your hand, and Networking. Drawing from the c...

This episode of the Partners in Progress series features part two of a two-part conversation with Eva Marquette, owner of FreshVue, a strategic design and organizational development company based in Spokane, Washington. Cami Eakins, CEO of Career Path Services, and Eva discuss the immense value of executive coaching for leaders. Cami shares her personal experience working with Eva and how it has h...