Coffee with Colby
Colby Reade
Colby Reade has navigated the soaring highs and gut-punching lows that come with building two successful careers by your mid-30's. He's been promoted, recruited and earned several prestigious awards. He's also been chewed out, cursed at, fired and even had to dodge office supplies thrown by an enraged boss. Because of his experience, he's been tapped by hundreds of individuals and professional organizations for career advice and tips.
On this podcast, Colby pulls from his own personal experience as well as thorough research from countless experts in the field of professional development to help listeners feel more prepared for whatever challenges the workplace may throw at them.
From manager and team member dynamics to moving up the corporate ladder to starting your own business to figuring out how to balance personal challenges like your health and family relationships that will impact your days on the job, Colby tackles the stuff you don't learn in school but everyone should know how to handle.
Episodes are bite-sized, running about 10-20 minutes each .... perfect to catch up on a commute or listen to in the moment over a cup of coffee should your boss go haywire on an average Tuesday.
Note: This podcast is the sole expression and opinion of Colby Reade and is not representative of any clients or organizations he works with currently, as well as any organizations he has worked with in the past or may work with in the future.
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Coffee with Colby Ep. 19 - Invest in your body
Coffee with Colby
09/28/18 • 18 min
How we feel has a direct impact on our work performance and yet so many of us walk through life accepting chronic illness or pain as just part of the gig. In today's episode, Colby wants to encourage every person listening to continue to invest in learning what makes their own body tick and how to develop a health plan that promotes your best life for you.
Coffee With Colby Ep 8 - Informational Interviews
Coffee with Colby
06/17/18 • 19 min
What is the one job hunting tool that is more important and more valuable than a good resume or cover letter? What one strategy will get you more results than spending hours trolling job boards online? The Informational interview.
In today's episode, Colby shares the value of informational interviews, how he has used these tools to get several positions along his own career path and how you can put this to work whether you are a brand new college grad or a seasoned professional making a mid-life career change.
03/17/19 • 14 min
Live from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications, Colby talks about the importance of asking questions early on in your role ... how asking the right questions can actually make you sound smart and why questions are critical to setting you up for long term success.
Coffee wth Colby Ep 32 - How to deal with an abusive boss
Coffee with Colby
03/02/19 • 23 min
Accusations leveled against Senator Amy Klobuchar recently have brought the issue of abusive bosses to the front of our conversation (see link below for detail). While not commenting on the Senator Klobuchar situation specifically, Colby shares his own examples of working with abusive bosses and the five steps every employee needs to take to address this kind of situation, whether their boss is throwing office supplies, cursing at staff or belittling team members in a staff meeting.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/us/politics/amy-klobuchar-staff.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage
02/18/19 • 10 min
Preparing for a job interview can be an agonizing process as you likely will receive several opinions on how to present yourself ... from your attire to your resume to your cover letter. In today's episode, Colby shares the one strategy that has helped him weed through the multitude of opinions and best prepare himself for numerous interviews and how you can apply it to your own job search no matter your level in the industry.
Coffee with Colby Ep. 28 - Networking 101
Coffee with Colby
01/11/19 • 19 min
Everyone knows they NEED to network, but not everyone knows HOW to network in a way that's going to move the needle on a job search or a career change. How do you build meaningful relationships with the people who can actually have a say in hiring decisions? Colby shares why he hates traditional "networking" and what steps any job seeker can take today to start building a robust network of professional colleagues.
Coffee wit Colby Ep 27: Preparing for your annual review
Coffee with Colby
12/23/18 • 20 min
Annual reviews can be a nerve wracking experience, especially if you are relatively new in your career or hoping for a raise/promotion. A few steps ahead of time can set you up for success and put you on the path to career growth.
Coffee with Colby Ep. 26 - The importance of saying Thank You
Coffee with Colby
11/23/18 • 25 min
Want to inspire a team to go the extra mile? Want to be the colleague your teammates WANT to work with? Want to make fiends and build influence within your organization, with vendors and with partners? Start with two simple words: Thank You.
In Today's episode, Colby shares the value of saying Thank you ... more than just the quick thanks we all tack onto the end of emails ... and some simple strategies to quickly express your gratitude with colleagues in a way that will uplift their day and help put you in a positive light.
Coffee with Colby Ep. 25 - Asking for a raise
Coffee with Colby
11/17/18 • 19 min
Asking for a raise can be one of the trickiest conversations you'll have in your career. In today's episode, Colby shares the five steps you should follow when requesting a compensation increase, including how to position yourself in the strongest possible way with your boss and how too figure out what you're REALLY worth.
Coffee wit Colby Ep 29: Being open on your career path
Coffee with Colby
02/02/19 • 13 min
Launching into a career can feel intimidating and scary. Whether you are just graduating from school or moving from one field into a new industry, you may feel like you have to pick the RIGHT gig with the RIGHT organization which just adds an entire layer of nerves and stress to an already challenging situation.
In today's episode, Colby shares why it is important to be open at every phase of your career path and why it is not important to land the RIGHT job right out of the gate.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Coffee with Colby have?
Coffee with Colby currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does Coffee with Colby cover?
The podcast is about Career Advice, Health & Fitness, Career Development, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Coffee with Colby?
The episode title 'Coffee wth Colby Ep 32 - How to deal with an abusive boss' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Coffee with Colby?
The average episode length on Coffee with Colby is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Coffee with Colby released?
Episodes of Coffee with Colby are typically released every 8 days.
When was the first episode of Coffee with Colby?
The first episode of Coffee with Colby was released on May 27, 2018.
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