According to Lori Mihalich-Levin, there are not enough resources out there about how to return to work after parental leave. Managers often have great intentions to support new parents but they don’t know where to start and most of the new parents are just as clueless.  That’s why Lori has developed the exact resources she wanted when she returned to work after welcoming her kids. In this episode she walks us through what managers need to be thinking about, what colleagues can do to support...

We all need advice on career advancement. We’ve heard from so many listeners who want to know how to find a mentor, how to start building leadership skills, how to prove they’re ready for a promotion and so much more.  Cate Luzio is ready to share all the secrets to her success. After a career in financial services, Cate opened a career advancement space called Luminary. With both physical and virtual spaces and events, the professional education and networking platform is meant to propel...

Presentations HAVE to be inclusive. That’s how you keep the attention of your audience.   Over 200,000 students have taken Ivan Wanis Ruiz’s Coursera course, Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age. In this episode, we have the opportunity to join them for just a taste of what Professor Ivan has to offer. He’ll take us through how to present and promote ourselves no matter the situation. We talk about presenting to a group of three or a group of thousands. We talk about engaging virtually...

What brings you joy? That’s where we start today’s conversation about mental health. Tramaine El-Amin is joining us from the National Council for Mental Well-Being. She's vice president for a program called Mental Health First Aid. The course teaches you where to start with conversations about mental health as well as where to go and where not to go. This conversation includes a mnemonic for how to be there for our co-workers, discussion of how gen z is getting mental health attitudes right,...

The idea of Coursera is to democratize education. That means breaking down the barriers to learning but also breaking down barriers to career success. That's why Still at Work exists!  Felicia Ann Rose Enuha also known as the Trillest MBA joins us as our guest today. Felicia is here to push us to learn how to self promote! Felicia is a fellow podcaster and she's also a career consultant. Her rallying cry is that it is ok to have a strategy or a tactic to get ahead at work.  Amanda Clark, CEO...

We all wish we had a crystal ball that can tell the future. Today’s guest doesn’t have a crystal ball, but she does have loads of data and trends about the future of work.  Dr. Kelly Monahan is a Managing Director at Upwork's Research Institute. Today, she'll tell us what those trends show and how to evaluate them for ourselves. Question: "There's so much uncertainty in the world right now and my job is the one place where I want to feel safe and prepared. I can't get advice from my parents...

Our listeners want to know how work will change in the coming years and how that will change our lives. Question: "What are the emerging trends in the workplace and how do we prepare ourselves for the future of work." We can’t give you all the answers about the future of work, but today’s guest is certain one thing will be a part of it, AI.  Angle Bush is the Founder and CEO of Black Women in Artificial Intelligence. Angle is clear that AI is a going to play a major role in the workplaces of...

Have you ever been told the best way to advance your career is networking? How did you feel about that advice?  In this episode, we’re not just going to tell you to network, we’re going to give you the secrets of how to do it in the most genuine way possible. Susan McPherson, The Serial Connector, is joining us to tell us exactly how to build relationships and connect even when it’s awkward. Susan is the Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a social impact based communications...

Today’s topic is something that doesn’t just happen at work. It happens at school, at the grocery store, even at home! Microaggressions, or as today’s guest calls them, aggressions are a very real and very serious problem. Dr. Ebbie Parsons III is the co-Founder of Yardstick Management. He’s worked with major companies like Facebook, Netflix, and Amazon to support their work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Questions: “I've been on the receiving end of microaggressions at work but I don't...

Change is a constant. There’s no job or situation where we won’t have to deal with it. But guess what, it doesn’t have to be terrifying. Amanda Clark is the CEO of WellBiz Brands and a Coursera Board Member. She’s previously held leadership positions at other major companies in times of both upheaval and growth. She joins us today to talk about how to approach change and how different people respond to it. Keep an eye out for Amanda in future episodes! Question: "I have noticed an increase in...

Grind culture, hustle culture, fast paced working environment. Whatever you want to call the current state of work, it’s clear that many people are exhausted and burnt out. But it doesn’t have to be that way.  As Deloitte’s first Chief Well-Being Officer, Jen Fisher has made well-being her mission. She’s the author of Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines. On the show, she uses her own story to explain how to prevent, spot...

Let’s be honest. When it comes to a thriving career, we’re all still figuring it out. Hosted by Kim Taylor, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Coursera, the Still at Work podcast seeks to figure it out alongside you.  Self-improvement is a constant journey. We often have more questions than answers. This is a show where we discuss some of those questions – submitted by you, the listener. Join us as we uncover insights and advice about how to navigate the workplace.  Let’s get to...

If you want a thriving career, learning the hard skills is half the battle. There’s also the tricky challenges of navigating work relationships, adapting to change, finding your purpose and so much more. We know it isn’t easy. That’s why on Still at Work, we’ll talk through the soft skills they don’t teach you in class. But can transform the life you live, at work. Can I build valuable connections while working remotely? When should I report issues with a coworker? (And will I look bad if I...