Episodes
Author Bee Ridgway burst onto the literary scene in 2013 with her accalimed debut novel The River of No Return. Writing with a nom de plume, Ridgway is a literature professor at Bryn Mawr College and will talk with host Michele Woodward about writing, the writer's life, and how she "works smart with heart" in her multiple roles.
Published 12/17/13
Expert Dr. Michael Gurian joins host Michele Woodward to talk about his book Leadership and The Sexes: Using Gender Science to Create Success in Business. We'll discuss how men lead, how women lead, and the things that the best leaders do regardless of gender.
Published 12/10/13
Lisa Gable is the President of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, a CEO-led initiative aimed at helping to reduce obesity, especially childhood obesity, in America. Under Lisa’s leadership, the foundation grew from 21 founding members to over 200 members in the first 24 months.  Lisa serves on the board of Girl Scouts of the USA and was named by President George W. Bush to serve as U.S. Commissioner General to the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan.  She'll talk with WiseWork host...
Published 12/03/13
Hiro Boga creates transformative programs to help people connect to their deepest "why" of their lives and work. Join host and Executive Coach Michele Woodward as she talks with Hiro about living into gratitude and how it elevates our miraculous selves.
Published 11/26/13
Ellen McCarthy is the Chief Operating Officer of the National Geo-Spatial Intelligence Agency - the people who use satellites and maps to analyze what's going on in the world. Join host and Executive Coach Michele Woodward as she talks about McCarthy's career trajectory from the government to private business and back to government.
Published 11/19/13
The world of work has changed, and your resume needs to change, too. Do you know the key elements you must include on your resume? Do you know how to craft a document that catches someone's eye - and lands you the interview? Join host and Executive Coach Michele Woodward as she talks with professional resume writer Beth Kujawski, and learn everything you need to know to create the perfect resume.
Published 11/12/13
Rev. Kip Banks exchanged a career in government relations for the pulpit, and in doing so found his life's work. Join host and Executive Coach Michele Woodward as she talks with Rev. Banks about his journey from the corner office to the church.
Published 11/05/13
Blanche Lincoln has served her home state of Arkansas in the US House of Representatives and in the US Senate. Now, she's running her own business, and talks with host Michele Woodward about her career path and the choices she's made to serve her priorities and goals of service to others.
Published 10/29/13
Susan Neely is the CEO of the American Beverage Association in Washington, DC. The  industry has a direct economic impact of $141.22 billion, provides more than 233,000 jobs and helps to support hundreds of thousands more that depend, in part, on beverage sales for their livelihoods. Join host Michele Woodward as she talks with Susan about how she has brought her values to her role, and the impact she's made leading the association over the last several years.
Published 10/22/13
Some partnerships are happenstance, and some are well-thought out. Join Executive Coach Michele Woodward in conversation with her new business partner, Karen Nussle, CEO of Ripple Communications based in Washington, DC. From the Speaker's Office on Capitol Hill to the corridors of power on K Street, Karen knows how things work. Learn how this partnership is going to work, too.
Published 09/24/13
Death is a subject many people try to avoid, but Dr. Martha Atkins has made a career out of helping people understand death. How did she choose this field? And what has she learned? Tune in and hear more with Executive Coach and host Michele Woodward as she and Dr. Atkins discuss this powerful topic.
Published 07/30/13
Dr. Michael Gurian is a social philosopher, family therapist, corporate consultant, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books published in fifteen languages. His newest book is The Wonder of Aging - join Executive Coach and host Michele Woodward as they discuss life after age 50 on the WiseWork radio show.
Published 07/23/13
NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman has been on three space missions, including a six-month stint at the International Space Station. What's it like to live in space? To see the Earth from that distance? To return to a grounded life? Join Executive Coach and host Michele Woodward as she and Col. Coleman discuss these and other issues on the WiseWork radio show.
Published 07/16/13
Last year, brand strategist Laurie Foley received a scary diagnosis - ovarian cancer. The journey she's been on has meant a change in her work, and attitude, and perspective. She'll discuss how to walk through a challenge and remain grounded in WiseWork in this riveting interview with Executive Coach Michele Woodward.
Published 07/09/13
What's it like to be a singer-songwriter? What's it like to create music and hear other people sing your tunes? How's it as a lifestyle? You'll hear the answers to these questions and more as Executive Coach Michele Woodward talks with singer-songwriter Tom Nichols on the WiseWork radio show.
Published 07/02/13
If you work too much, or perhaps drive yourself too much, or find yourself beset with "anxious striving", you'll want to listen to what Jen Louden has to say about the Conditions of Enoughness. Join Executive Coach Michele Woodward as she interviews Jen Louden about this powerful concept and its impact on work and lives.
Published 06/25/13
If you're career is stalled, or you're not yet where you'd like to be, tune into this great segment. Executive Coach Michele Woodward talks with Nicolette Pizzitola, CEO of  Compass Point Associates (recent TODAY show guest expert!) about steps you can take to get your career in gear.
Published 06/18/13
Dr. Angelica Perez, publisher and CEO of New Latina has made a career out of helping Latinas navigate the world of work. Join Executive Coach Michele Woodward and she talks with Dr. Perez about how Latinas can thrive today.
Published 06/11/13
Do you know how to "own the room"? How to access your authentic voice and engage people to action? Join Executive Coach Michele Woodward as she talks with Muriel Maignan Wilkins, coauthor of Own The Room, a new book from Harvard Business Review Press.
Published 06/04/13
Ask Executive Coach and Career Strategist Michele Woodward anything. Need to know how to nail a job interview? What a resume needs to look like? How to get promoted? How to solve that thorny workplace feud? Bring it on. And get answers that will help.
Published 05/28/13
Networking is vital today to career success. Do you know how to do it right? Executive Coach and WiseWork host Michele Woodward interviews Liz Lynch, author of Smart Networking and a premier expert on the ins and outs of making a name for yourself in this info-packed show.
Published 05/21/13
Entrepreneurship can be a venture with heart. Find out how when you join Executive Coach and WiseWork host Michele Woodward as she talks with entrepreneur Larry Robertson, author of A Deliberate Pause.
Published 05/14/13
What holds most people back from being able to "work smart with heart"?  Part of it is their relationship with money. Join Executive Coach Michele Woodward when she interviews Money Mojo expert Nona Jordan on the key ways you can get right with money.
Published 05/07/13
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Brigid Schulte wrote a seminal story about the American parent's search for free time - and out of that came a book, which we'll talk about on the WiseWork radio show. Plus you'll learn tips and approaches to help manage your time, too! Join Executive Coach Michele Woodward for what will be a fascinating and enlightening interview.
Published 04/30/13
Robert Egger is known around the world as the man who created innovative solutions to not only the hunger crisis, but the employment crisis, too. Founder of the new L.A. Kitchen, Robert talks with Executive Coach Michele Woodward about thriving in the non-profit world and how to make a difference.
Published 04/23/13