Career Therapy

On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#43), we talk with career coach and author Rud Hopkins. Rudd is the founder of PM Potential, a coaching service that “enables others – through curriculum design, content creation and personal coaching – to break into the professional field of product management.”During the episode, Rudd explains some of the ways he’s helped his clients throughout their job searches. He also offers tips on how to break into the field of product management, and how to leverage LinkedIn to network effectively. Rudyard’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudyardhopkins/Rudd’s Coaching Site: PM Potential - https://www.pmpotential.com/

On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#42), we talk with UK-based Eleni Nicolaides, an aspiring junior software developer, language learner, travel enthusiast, and keen cook. During the episode, Eleni explains the process she’s using to break into the tech industry, and how she utilized university courses as a jumping off point to build her coding skill set. We also discuss the importance of community building with social networks and resources like Discord, LinkedIn, and more.

On this week's Career Therapy Podcast (#41), we talk with Erica Fochtman, an apparel buyer turned small business owner. During the episode, Erica runs us through the many phases of creating her online business, Winsome, which sells clothing, jewelry, and accessories. We discuss the branding side of building a business, the challenges in opening a digital store, and how social media marketing is changing the small-business ecosystem. Winsome Shop Website - https://www.shopwinsome.com/​Use code: CAREERTHERAPY15 for 15% off your next purchase!Winsome Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shop.winsome​