Beyond The Cubicle

The social skills developed in college can be priceless. People from different backgrounds, different perspectives, different opinions coming together on one campus. It’s a beautiful thing. Still, there are things that we couldn’t learn as it relates to the importance of socializing in our careers. In part 2 of ‘Things They Didn’t Teach Us In College’ we cover: - Your peers may not be as successful as you think - Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should - Greatness takes time...Be patient - Dressing for success takes time - The people who tell you that you can’t, couldn’t themselves. Find YOUR community. Get in contact with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Email - podbtc@gmail.com Some items sourced from an article in INC Magazine here: https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/19-things-they-dont-teach-you-about-business-in-ar.html

College was great but there are many things about building careers and nurturing them that wasn’t in the curriculum. In this episode we begin a 3 part series breaking down some ‘Things They Didn’t Teach Us In College’. ‘Things’ covered in this episode include: - You don’t get paid what you’re worth, you get paid what you negotiate. - Careers are built on relationships - Consistency beats talent….every time. - “No” doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’ve been given tips on how to be successful - If you want to grow faster, practice often. Get in contact with us: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Email - podbtc@gmail.com Some items sourced from an article in INC Magazine here: https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/19-things-they-dont-teach-you-about-business-in-ar.html

It takes more than just hard work to accomplish the progress we want to see in our careers. In this episode, we share some thoughts on a range of topics including: - How fairness is just a 4 letter word - Why building relationships is key - Engaging with your spirituality - Tips for how to approach work attire. Connect with us on social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

Let's keep everyone gainfully employed. That's the goal this episode as we dive into a list of "taboo" topics that we should side step in the workplace. We break down topics into 2 categories: 1. Stay Away 2. Be Careful Taboo topics we discuss include: - Sex - Salaries - Religion - Politics - and more Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

Setting lofty goals without designing the small steps is an easy way to continuously disappoint yourself. The key is to set achievable goals that not only boost confidence but that also shape a realistic view of where you want your career to go and the time it takes to get there. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

We're back from break. The new year is all about fresh starts, setting visions and big goals. In this episode we lay out the 6 Stages of Career Development as a way to help focus how we should be approaching our careers. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

No joke. This really will be the BEST CAREER ADVICE you've ever heard. Sometimes a person(s) come along and gives you a fresh perspective on things that allow a breakthrough in your situation. This could be one of those moments. To wrap up 2018, we revisit the guiding philosophy of our show: PIES (Performance, Image, Exposure & Spirituality). Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

It's very easy to compare our paths in life and work to others and judge ourselves against their success. Everyday we are pursuing success and fulfillment but often we aren't sure what that means to us. In this episode we discuss what it means to define success for yourself. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

WE'RE BACK! In this episode, we discuss how when figuring out how to unlock your potential you first need to evaluate yourself. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

NOTE: We will be on a one-week break for Thanksgiving. Enjoy. In this episode, we turn the discussion on ourselves to share lessons we've both learned over the course of our careers. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

We often focus on the core skills we need for our jobs: attire, computer skills, interview skills, writing, etc. In this episode, we discuss 7 underrated skills that can be useful to our careers. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

Why do we go to work? For money of course. And your money is directly tied to your performance. The better you perform, the better you chances are to earn more money. In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding your company's performance review process and give tips on how to ensure good reviews. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

So you have all the credentials, you've worked your butt off and sacrificed for the company....and they passed you over for a promotion. Now what? In this episode we discuss our typical reaction to being passed over and how our expectations play a large role in how we approach the ups and downs of our careers. Social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

Part 2 of of our discussion on various mindsets that could be derailing your career. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

You may be derailing your career and not realizing it. In this episode, we breakdown 4 ways the way you think may be killing your career. Topic source: https://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/20/7-ways-your-mindset-is-holding-you-back-and-how-to-change-it.html Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

We continue our discussion on the personalities of your bosses and how to work with them. Social Media Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https//facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

You don't CLIMB the career ladder, you are PULLED up the ladder. To put yourself in a position to be pulled, building a solid relationship with your boss is pivotal. In this episode, we continue our series on personalities in the workplace by breaking down the various types of personalities we find in bosses. Social media Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

We continue our discussion on the various personalities in the workplace and how to navigate them. Social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc

Welcome to the zoo!!! We also call it the workplace. Like the zoo, there all types of species of personalities and managing them can be an interesting challenge. In this episode we kick off part 1 of our discussion by tackling 3 of 7 of the co-worker personality types that you may encounter. Social Media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc Source: https://www.fundera.com/blog/different-personalities-in-the-workplace

There are 3 sides to every story and 3 agendas always fighting for priority at work: - The company's agenda - Your boss's agenda - Your own agenda In this episode we discuss these agendas and the tricky balance of focusing on your career while helping the company achieve their goals. Social media: Instagram - https://instagram.com/thisisbtc Facebook - https://facebook.com/thisisbtc Twitter - https://twitter.com/thisisbtc