Your Employment Matters with Beverly Williams

Hopefully, you have begun to pursue a career that you are passionate about. If you are one of the lucky ones, it’s necessary to balance pursuing your passion while holding down a 9-5 job. Regardless of what anyone says, job security matters. Kristen J. Eddy is a full-time employee by day and a thriving TV production and talent management freelancer by night, so to speak. She joins Beverly to share...

Whether you have a bachelor’s degree, master’s, or no degree at all, it is important to remember that formal education does not define success or your ability to obtain success. In fact, it is well documented that a college degree is not required to be successful. Salimah Williams is joining Beverly to share her interesting educational journey and career planning in real time. Like so many others,...

Reportedly, there are more than 31 million entrepreneurs in the United States. Entrepreneurship is often thought to be exciting and glamorous, but what does it really take to become a successful entrepreneur?  Beverly shares the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition that an entrepreneur is “a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses taking on greater than normal financial risks.”...

Some people knew from a very early age the career path and dream job for them. Beverly knew early on that she aspired to be an attorney and she pursued that dream until it became a reality. Others feel their way through life searching for the right path, and that’s okay too.  Sergeant Walter Greene served in the Marine Corps for over 20 years but had to find his way through his military career aft...

In the US, November is the month when we pay special tribute to veterans. On this episode, U.S. Army Veteran Earl L. Jones is joining to discuss ways to become the most valuable asset to your employer. Earl’s career journey has taken him from sales-oriented banking in a grocery store to working in a branch as a personal banker. Currently, he runs his own insurance agency.  Learn more about your ad...

In today’s climate, it’s difficult to find reliable resources on training in fields that lead to employment. Beverly has a chat with guest Dominic Vogel, a cybersecurity expert, to dispel myths about the cybersecurity industry, how to acquire skills in this field, and who is capable of becoming a part of this industry.   Dominic began his cybersecurity career in corporate and later joined the entr...

Whether you are riding the Great Resignation wave or thinking about making a career change, it is so crucial that you make a well-informed decision. Alicia Jacobs, who started as a career development consultant before moving into learning and organizational development, is joining in on this episode to share her expertise and offer a consultant’s view.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

In a recent Washington Post poll, 1 in 5 Americans in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions have considered changing careers and are seriously assessing whether or not to make a professional change. Ximena Yanez Soto, made a major shift in her 20-year career as the CFO for a major environmental fund to healing a chronic health condition that later become the awakening she needed to move into be...

An article recently published in the Washington Post is gaining national attention, The Great Resignation, by Eli Rosenberg. The article highlights that more than 4 million people quit their jobs in August alone. What people are quitting their jobs to do varies across the board. Some are changing careers, others are sitting it out and acquiring new skills while they explore other areas.  Learn mor...

Whether you’re currently searching for a new job, leveling up your career, seeking a promotion, or pondering when your next career move will be, mindset is the key to success.  There are 3 major skills Beverly points out to keep in your toolkit from her second book, Your GPS to Employment: preparation, planning, and persisting. Mental and physical preparation, your ability to strategically plan an...

The pandemic has caused incredible loss and grief. Loss of a loved one, loss of job, loss of business, or loss of direction. Each loss is different and everyone goes through a different grief journey.  In this episode, Kathleen Blair will share her personal journey. It led her to inspire others to deal with life loss and grief with grace. Before starting her career as a grief and loss coach, Kathl...

These days, a 9-5 job provides the benefits necessary to someone starting their career. Given the employment landscape’s instability, it also pays to have another source of income, an alternate survival kit. Today’s episode features the Lemonade Legend, Michelle Faust. She specializes in amplifying the voices of people who have experienced breakthrough moments in their lives. Michelle made it her...

The employment landscape has changed and continues to change. Industry transitions bring shifts in individual career choices, paths, and opportunities. Where there are radical industry changes, adjustments are necessary to enable the industry and its workers to move forward, survive, and thrive. Today’s episode features David Boardman, former Exec Editor and Sr VP of the Seattle Times. He is curre...

When we go through career changes due to cataclysmic events like the pandemic we are forced to adapt and face the challenges. This leads us to think of the bigger picture and our higher purpose. We end up realizing we have choices and options not previously available or recognized. In today’s episode, Tim Winders shares his roller coaster employment journey from owning a conglomerate of real estat...

Our guest today, Dr. Brigette Serfaty, is distinguished in many ways: Associate Professor of Nuclear Pharmacy, Director of Nuclear Education online at the University of Arkansas and President of Aligned Engagement Strategies group (an executive wellbeing coaching practice focused on what matters, especially during COVID). Dr. Serfaty works with individuals to help them identify things that are imp...

Jennifer Sherwood, our guest today brings a lot to our discussion, not only through her career, but also because of the reason why she redirected her employment. Women are the focus of her work, and you might be surprised to learn that families, friends and work relationships all benefit and improve when women focus on their personal growth and happiness. Jennifer is laser-focused on helping women...

It might seem as if we’re back to a relatively “normal” life these days, but COVID-19 has certainly changed us and challenged our coping skills. According to a recent Psychology Today article, two out of three adults are feeling more stressed because of the pandemic—and that could be worse among younger adults.  Today’s guest is Tracie Pinnock, owner and therapist at Pursuit of Happiness Therapy L...

The journey you make in a lifetime of career choices brings experience and compelling connections. These are the things that mold your creativity, perseverance, talent, mindset, and attitude that carries you through each employment chapter.   Beverly expresses shared appreciation for career mindsets with Anne Allen, a science major who explored microbiology and regulatory affairs before venturing...

Sometimes the employment journey takes unexpected turns. At times, you may have control over the changes you encounter, and sometimes you may not. In the same way, the pandemic had an impact on many career transitions because of the effect it had on a country's economic downturn.  Today Beverly talks to Felicia Garland, a financial planner who has decided to pivot her career from being a practicin...

Get ready for an inspiring and fun conversation with Precious L. Williams also known as "Killer Pitch Master". She is a Founder, CEO of Perfect Pitches and was featured in Forbes magazine, CNN, Wall Street Journal and so on.  Precious will share her employment journey, her tips and tricks together with some information on how women entrepreneurs needed to become the killer pitch master in all indu...

It’s been more than a year since the pandemic first began. And while we see a lot of changes now compared to the first wave of Coronavirus, it’s important to realize that it’s not yet over.  Today Beverly talks to Dr. Leeroy Moyo, one of the frontline doctors fighting the war against COVID-19. After working his way through medical school, he became a physician who, for the past eight years, has ta...

As we celebrate Black History Month, let’s not forget the importance of knowing how to embrace differences and interact with people who may not look like us, not just for this month, but also for the upcoming months. Today Beverly is talking to Dr. Diana Artis, CEO and founder of Olive Branch Educators, about her professional journey towards her mission in diversity, equity and inclusion. She star...

You’re going to love today’s episode It’s a fascinating conversation about healing, trusting yourself and building a business. Beverly is talking to Andy Langberg about his professional journey. He started as a personal trainer. When conventional medicine didn't help with his own heath issues he began his search for answers. Reactivation was born. He and Beverly have a fascination conversation abo...

In a solo episode, Beverly talks about sexual harassment. This is an age-old issue and unfortunately most women (men too) have encountered. What can we do to address situations where sexual harassment exists especially where leaders take a taciturn attitude? Beverly reminds us that harassment is a form of intimidation by people in power. That’s why she’s shining a light on this topic so that every...

The ability to communicate effectively is a critical skill in today’s workplace. Writing and speaking are both essential. How can you learn what you need to know to get where you want to go? In this episode Beverly talks with Lori Stern. Lori is an advocate for Toastmasters, where she and Beverly met. She shares how presenting and then facilitating meetings helped her improve her communication ski...