Episodes
Many of Lorraine's clients want to know how to evaluate a company when they are interviewing for a new job. How can you know what a job will be like? Can you ever know the truth until it's too late? Lorraine will answer these questions. If you are in a job search, listen up!
Published 02/06/23
Martha Paben returns to the show! Listen to her first interview on episode 12 and then hear her update in today's show- 4 years later! Find out how she made the transition out of the public school system and what life is like in the corporate world.
Published 01/23/23
The job market is uncertain right now. Layoffs are happening in tech and finance. What can you do to prepare? Listen to this show for 5 strategies to make the most of the current economy and still thrive in 2023!
Published 01/09/23
In the last show of 2022, Lorraine shares her personal and professional accomplishments and lessons learned and gives you the opportunity to do the same!
Published 12/12/22
Don't fall for the myth of reduced hiring during the holidays. While this is true at some companies, many companies still hire during this time. Delaying your job search will only delay your progress. Lorraine shares four distinct reasons why you should take advantage of the holiday season and keep applying!
Published 12/05/22
The pursuit of happiness. The American Dream. We're all supposed to chase success and happiness, right? Not exactly. This inspirational show will provide a new perspective on what life is really all about and you should be focusing on in order to be happy, and it's not what you think!
Published 11/21/22
We've all had that boss that micromanages us and gets under skin. Why do people do this? Is it even effective? Lorraine will shed light on this behavior and help you learn how to work productively with your micromanaging boss.
Published 11/07/22
We're either in a recession, or heading for one. What can you do to maintain job security? How can you improve your prospects? Lorraine passionately believes that EVERYONE is employable. Listen to today's show that is packed with specific strategies and action items to recession-proof your career, no matter who you are!
Published 10/24/22
There’s a lot of talk about this idea of quiet quitting. What it is, what it isn’t. Quiet quitting is not new. Nearly everyone has done this at some point. In today's show, Lorraine will weigh in on this trending issue and you share the REAL reason you are quiet quitting and who you are actually quitting on. It's not what you think!
Published 10/10/22
One of Lorraine's clients (aged 55) recently landed two fantastic job offers in just 30 days. Hear his story and learn how he did it!
Published 08/29/22
After working with Lorraine on her Career Jumpstart program, Joel landed his dream job at a new startup. Hear his story and learn how he landed this amazing position, even as an older job seeker.
Published 08/15/22
After moving to a new country with an unfamiliar language and culture, Lizeth found herself lost and adrift in her career. After five years of waitressing and losing self-confidence, she found the courage to relaunch her career. Listen to her inspiring story and how working with Lorraine and her team transformed her thinking, and her career.
Published 08/01/22
Money makes many of us uncomfortable. Through Career UpRising, Lorraine and her team have coached hundreds of clients on the salary negotiation process. Today's episode will share revealing insights and strategies for how to master this process and make more money in your next positions, or your current one!
Published 07/25/22
It's another Career UpRising success story! Brian McMullen is personal friend and former client of Lorraine's who recently landed a new job. As a late-career job seeker, Brian shares his journey and lessons learned during the coaching and job search process.
Published 07/11/22
Everyone has pain in their past. But how can you prevent your past pain from becoming your future pain as well? Despite what you may have been thought, you CAN change your past. In today's show, Lorraine will teach you how to change what the events of your past mean in order to change how you experience them today. The results will transform your life.
Published 06/20/22
Lorraine understands all to well the desire to maintain harmony in relationships, but it comes with both benefits and dangers. This episode is love letter to all you who've been labeled "people pleasers" or "conflict avoiders" and want to finally learn how to use conflict constructively, both in your career and personal life.
Published 06/06/22
There's nothing more frustrating than a job search that is going nowhere. It's exhausting to apply endlessly and not get interviews. What can you do? Today's show will lay out three specific ideas for what to do when nothing else seems to work!
Published 05/16/22
Love them, or hate them, recruiters are part of most people's job search strategy. Job seekers need to understand the different types of recruiters and how to leverage them. Listen to today's show as Lorraine reveals secrets from her time as recruiter and hiring manager.
Published 05/02/22
We close our hearts to other people, and ourselves, every day without even knowing. Taking inspiration from Michael A. SInger's book, The Untethered Soul, Lorraine shares a transformational message today. Learn how to see life, and yourself, in a new way that cultivates loves, openness, and freedom. Learn how to live life with an open heart!
Published 04/18/22
In the second part of this series, Lorraine teaches her signature networking strategy that will help you land a new position by being referred. In you've ever struggled with networking, this episode will put an end to the struggle and get you in a new position.
Published 04/04/22
It's been said that your network is your net worth. There are dos and don'ts to building a quality network. You don't have to be lucky or even an extrovert. Being well-connected is something that everyone can achieve. Today's show starts a two part series that will focus on how to grow your network and how to use it to your advantage in a job search.
Published 03/28/22
Most people look for a new job before they need one. These are called "passive job seekers" and they are the ones recruiters want! But how do you keep your employer from learning about your job search. There are certain dos and don'ts to make this happen and Lorraine covers them all in this episode.
Published 03/14/22
Letting go. These two words can bring a lot of pain to many people. Letting go of a loved one, a relationship, a job or even a pet. We all have to learn to let go and move in life. In today's how, Lorraine will walk you through how to decide what to hold on to in life, and what to let go of.
Published 02/28/22
Many people believe that a college degree is the ticket to success. In some cases, this is true but not everyone needs a degree. Many careers don't require one and there are other ways to obtain the skills you need. In today's digital world, the landscape of higher education is changing. Listen to this episode for Lorraine's take on this issue and how you can still have a successful career even without going to college!
Published 02/21/22
Changing industries is a common move to make mid-career. Many skills are transferrable across multiple industries including tech, healthcare, and finance. Today's episode will share the strategies she's used with clients who've successfully pivoted careers!
Published 02/14/22