Tips to Handle Conflict at Work - Create an opportunity to speak to the person face-to-face (if remote, use video) - Step away from the conversation/conflict and play Devil’s advocate - Find your voice and stick to it - Do not be reactive - Take and provide feedback - Use "Because of This, I feel That" statements - Ask for Third Party perspective(s) - Prepare documentation for HR
A survey completed by Forbes Advisor states, 43% of married couples report they met at work while over 60% of adults have had a workplace romance. Most couples are unaware of what or if their employer has a policy on workplace relationships. Sound familiar? Our Summer Session trio, Tara Thuber, Victoria Wright and Eille Bright, takes on the spicy topic in our latest podcast. Tune in now!
As of 2023, women hold 26.7% of technology jobs . This week, Tara Thurber sits down with three talented professional women as they discuss their Top5 Tips for Women in Tech. Alison Lamano , Senior Product Manager and Competency Lead at DefinedLogic, Brittany Jacobs , Senior Software Engineering Manager at Vydia and Jenna Gaudio , Co-President at Vydia discuss trending technologies, social media platforms, inspiring female leaders and the state of women in the tech industry. Together, Jenna, Alis...
DefinedTalent is proud to showcase a successful working partnership with TechUnited in our newest podcast! Jasmine Ward, Vice President Strategy & Operations at TechUnited sits down with Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright to discuss the benefits of using a recruiter. With extensive professional experience connecting the innovation and business community in meaningful and high-value ways, Jasmine relies on DefinedTalent to grow the team responsible for Propelify, what Forbes calls “the SxSW of the...
80% of US businesses with more than 50 employees offer corporate wellness programs.* How important are workplace benefits? Does your insurance provider offer employee wellness initiatives? These are the questions Tara Thurber discusses with the owners of Innate Living, a chiropractic care center located in Bradley Beach/Matawan, NJ. Dr. Tom and Brigette McGuire share the history of their practice, the importance of workplace wellness benefits, tips for easy-to-manage wellness tricks in the offic...
Tara sits down with a woman that does it all, Karyn Cusanelli! Karyn successfully transitioned from a stay-at-home mom to honored real estate agent at Diane Turton Realtors. Sharing her story with anyone seeking career transformation, Karyn shares this advice, "If someone has done it, you can do it." In addition to her community service, Karyn is a member of the Monmouth/Ocean Board of Realtors, serving on the Education Committee, Public Relations Committee and Associates Committee. She also ser...
Today, Tara Thurber is joined by special guest, Aaron Price, CEO and Founder of Tech United and Propelify. Aaron shares his roots, his previous experience, his drive for success and even some of his failures. A serial entrepreneur, Aaron founded several technology startups, including deliverU, effordables, weCraft and livecube. Additionally, he served as the entrepreneur-in-residence at the NYC venture capital firm, DFJ Gotham. His experience includes but is not limited to serving as the tech co...
Did you know the average person spends 92,000 hours or one-third of a lifetime at work? That statement only reinforces the importance of this week's podcast topic, the Top5 Tips For Finding the Right Professional Environment. Jennifer Barker, a digital strategy and thought leader, business development professional, educator, mentor and solutions expert, sits down with Tara Thurber to discuss the importance of working in a professional environment that's right for you. In Jen's own words, the rig...
DefinedTalent's Top5 podcast presents. a conversation about grief in the workplace . Our guests, Daniela Herrera of RG/A , Kelly Parrotto , Talent Acquisition/Management Specialist and Dana Fahey , Talent Consultant/Professional Coach, share their experience with grief. Since grief comes in stages, often it is not fully addressed in a professional environment. Currently, grief is even more difficult to understand if you work in a hybrid for a fully remote environment. Grief is an important topic...
Today we discuss the trending topic of imposter syndrome - when an individual doubts their skills, talents or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. 84% of people have identified as having imposter syndrome. Catherine Tsavalas of Tech Elevator joins Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright to discuss the five main types of imposter syndrome and her Top5 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome. If you have ever felt like you don't belong, you're not good enough, you're no...
"I've learned that it's not selfish to take care of yourself," said Jackie Kazar, our most recent podcast guest. The wife, mother of two, teacher, event planner and fitness guru shares her story with Tara Thurber while encouraging the audience to live life to its fullest. Jackie's Top5 Tips to Become Your Healthiest Self 1) Personal Development 2) Eat Healthy 3) Exercise 4) Shift Your Mindset 5) Make yourself a priority **Jackie Kazar is a wife, mother to Greyson (4) and Blake (6 months) current...
Karen Ann Bulluck, founder of Transcendence: Living A Life of Meaning , a boutique executive coaching practice, helps Tara Thurber ring in 2023 with blank slate! The topic of conversation is risk taking. We want everyone to ask themselves what risks are you going to take this year? What kind of magic are you going to make? If you are not fully satisfied and living up to your fullest potential, this is a podcast to help steer you in the right direction! "Acknowledge where you are, and what the tr...
Join Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright as they discuss the hot topic of pay transparency with Founder and Principal of Talent Masters, Tsveta Semova. Tsveta offers tips for companies looking to adopt pay transparency policies due to and ahead of regulated laws. Currently, CO, CA, Maryland, Washington State, RI, NV, CT and NY are required to proactively disclose pay to applicants and employees. 5% of the US population is covered by these laws (86 million Americans). Tune in to hear Tsveta's tips for ...
Join us this week for a special brand new episode of Top5! Tara Thurber is joined by two extraordinary women who discuss and offer tips for working mothers. Marilyn Schlossbach and Amy Quinn are pillars in their community, mothers of young children and successful businesswomen. Together, the women discuss self-care, how the pandemic affected their personal and professional lives and how they rely on their local "villages" to help share the responsibilities of motherhood. Marilyn Schlossbach tran...
Allison Cheston joins Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright from DefinedTalent to discuss their experiences with neurodiversity (displaying or characterized by autistic or other neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior) and mental health challenges. Together, the women discuss examples and provide suggestions for neurodiverse individuals (ADHA, autism, dyslexia, anxiety) to overcome challenges during the interview process. Allison provides her Top5 Interview Tips for Neurodiverse Candidat...
Our special guest, Beth Ricca has 20+ years of career development experience in higher education. As Executive Director for Career Development at Monmouth University she sets the strategic direction and delivery of career initiatives to support undergraduate and graduate students and Monmouth’s growing alumni network. Beth is a Monmouth County native, lifelong NY Rangers hockey fan and enjoys the beach and reading, especially when she can relax while reading on the beach! Beth & Tara talk al...
Tara Thurber and James (Jimmy) Levin sit down to discuss Jimmy's Top5 Tips to FIGURE IT OUT! You'll have to tune in to discover what he means! Jimmy has had an incredible professional journey. He has advice for young, entry level hopefuls and seasoned professional dealing with ageism. Some of our favorite sound bites from Jimmy's podcast: "Networking is the secret sauce for any age, or any level. " "Experience does not have to represent old, it represents experience, it represents being qualifie...
Today, Tara speaks with a strategic leader, Jen Durkee, formerly the Head of Global Community Engagement at Mogul. Jen offers her perspective and expertise on the Top5 Ways Mogul is Shaping Recruitment. Previously, Jen founded The Nonprofit Collective, an online community and consulting business that helps nonprofits scale their impact sustainably and acted as the Director of Community at ChIPs, a nonprofit organization that advances and connects women in technology, law and policy. She earned h...
Fresh episode now streaming! If you are looking for a new opportunity and considering using a recruiter, this is the podcast episode for you! Brian Motzenbecker, Manager, Business Development - Insurance at Gerent joins Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright to discuss his Top5 Tips for a Successful Recruitment Journey. Brian's roots stem from his education at Virginia Wesleyan University and his service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve . Over decades, Brian's career transformed from selling sma...
Tara Thurber talks with Lynn Shaw, CFO at DefinedLogic, about her long-standing history at the agency and her Top5 Tips for a Financially Stable Small Business. Lynn shares her extensive experience at DefinedLogic, her professional past and her enthusiasm for the future.
As an extension of our last episode, Tara shifts the conversation toward the idea of leadership with her guest Mike Simon, partner at DefinedLogic. Mike opens up about gaining a 20-year-old business 3 days after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down American businesses. Mike and Tara discuss the importance of mentorships, company culture and valuing employees. "Never call your employees 'employees' - we are all team members." Mike addresses learning from mistakes and the emphasis on a work/life balanc...
DefinedTalent is excited to bring you part two of our podcast episode with Taylor Meadows of Indeed. Together, Taylor and Tara discuss the "Top5 Ways Job Seekers can Sharpen their Candidacies". Taylor laid the foundation for his career with a BA in Communication, Advertising, and Media Studies from Ohio State University. From there, Taylor continued to grow his professional life with positions at Apple, LinkedIn, and Indeed. Currently, Taylor is the Senior Evangelist, Employer Brand ConsultantSe...
On this episode of Top5, Cory Kazar and Mike Simon of DefinedLogic , a digital product agency, join Tara Thurber to discuss their tips for a thriving business. Mike Simon's roots stem from Old Dominion and his degree in Computer Science/Engineering. With extensive experience as a leader in digital innovation, Mike guides the day-to-day operations at DefinedLogic. He is currently pursuing a Micro Masters in Digital Product Innovation and is the Partner/Lead Consultant at Gerent, LLC, a leading Sa...
Joining us this week to discuss his Top5 Reasons Why Employers Need to Have a Captivating Employer Brand is Taylor Meadows . Taylor brings ten years of experience to the table, having served in Recruitment Marketing and Customer Success roles at Apple , LinkedIn , and now Indeed . His role as an Evangelist allows him to leverage his public speaking background by inspiring companies to innovate their talent processes while leveraging Indeed, data, and insights to create powerful brand strategies ...
Today, Tara Thurber sat down with guest Colleen Gutwein O'Neal to discuss her, "Top5 Tips for Embracing the Journey in Academia & the Real World." Listen as they review strategies for overcoming obstacles throughout the pandemic. Colleen is a photographer, curator and educator exploring the human experience through personal engagement. She lectures while earning her MA at Rutgers University. Colleen's work is featured in the permanent collection at the Newark Public Library and the Thomas J....
Over the last two years, the traditional 9 AM - 5 PM workday was tested. Remote work, flexible schedules and work/life balance became center-stage while "typical" work hours no longer applied. As businesses and employees continue to adjust, Tara Thurber and Ellie Bright of DefinedTalent discussed their Top 5 Tips on Redefining and Managing the New 9-5 Workday....
On this episode of Top5, Tara Thurber chats with Brian Duran, VP of Sales & Marketing for Giftogram . They discuss how to simplify your organizations' gifting program by offering employees and clients the opportunity to choose their favorite eGift Card. With a decade of experience, Brian is a leader in digital promotions with a proven track record as a problem solver for logistical challenges. Tune in to hear how Giftogram offers over 200 options, designs for every occasion, personalization ...
Listen to the newest episode of Top5 as Tara Thurber chats with our special guest, Charleen Cucci, the Associate Director of Development at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern New Jersey. Charleen shares her tips for the best ways either corporations or individuals can become involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Charleen has 11 years of experience as a non-profit development professional with a successful record of executing fundraising events with a focus on increasing funds r...
