Career Focus

Hey there! Welcome to Career Focus, the podcast about making work work for you. Whether you're starting out, growing, or at your peak, we all have career questions—trends, skills, and figuring things out. I’m Dan Brodsky, bringing my expertise in career readiness, recruiting, and corporate training to help untangle workplace challenges. I chat with experts to uncover insights that matter for work and life. So, settle in and let’s dive into today’s Career Focus!

Career Focus is a business podcast hosted by Dan Brodsky, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dan Brodsky hosts Career Focus, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Your Career Won’t Build Itself—Take Ownership with Erika Badan - Ep. #16

  Feb 11, 202521 minS0

  <p>In this episode ofCareer Focus, I sit down with Erika Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports. Erika has built an incredible career across marketing, sales, and executive leadership, holding roles at Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL, and more. She’s been named one ofFast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and one ofForbes’ Most Powerful Women in U.S. Sports.</p><p>We dive into her journey from a receptionist at Fidelity Investments to leading some of the most well-known brands, her perspective on career growth, making career pivots, and the lessons behind her book,Nobody Cares...

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  Squiggly Careers, Human Skills, and AI: A Conversation with Hayley Dawson - Ep. #15

  Jan 14, 202545 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Career Focus, I’m joined by the brilliant and down-to-earth Hayley Dawson, founder of Let’s Talk Human Skills. Hayley’s had a “squiggly” career journey that’s as impressive as it is inspiring—she’s been a translator, researcher, educator, and now a full-time career development entrepreneur. Together, we dive into what makes human skills like courage, curiosity, and empathy the secret sauce for career success, and how AI can be a tool—not a threat—when paired with the right mindset. Hayley’s elegant yet practical insights make this conversation one you won’t want to miss, especial...

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  Scaling Peaks and Shaping Leaders: Jez Benton on Adventure, Values, and Transformative Leadership - Ep. #14

  Nov 12, 202443 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Career Focus, I sit down with Jez Benton, founder of Canvas Leadership and host of the Route to the Top podcast, to explore the connections between leadership, personal values, and adventure. Jez shares stories from his life, including his ascent of Mount Everest and his work helping executive teams and leaders create meaningful culture change. We discuss topics like resilience, understanding motivation, building genuine relationships, and the importance of aligning work with personal values. Jez’s insights provide a refreshing perspective for early career professionals looking to build meaningful and fulfilling careers.</p> <p><br /></p>...

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  Navigating Leadership, Culture, and Succession Planning with Chuck Cooper - Ep. #13

  Oct 23, 202449 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Career Focus, I talk with Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting, about career transitions, leadership, and business culture. Chuck shares his journey from growing up in a family business to becoming a consultant for small and mid-sized companies. We discuss his two books—Unprecedented and The Family Business Blueprint—and explore topics like leadership in a post-COVID world, values alignment, mentorship, and succession planning in family businesses. Chuck offers valuable advice for early career professionals and entrepreneurs on communication and navigating business challenges. </p> <p>Introduction: Meet Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting.</p> <p>Whit...

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  Unemployment Monologue #1: How It Happened to Me and Initial Thoughts

  Feb 16, 202410 minS2

  <p>Join me for a real talk as I spill the tea on getting laid off and all the feels that come with it – from "wait, what just happened?" to "okay, now what?"</p> <p>Future monologues like this are gonna be interesting. I'll be sharing my experience job hunting, sharing my latest activities outside of the "job hunt grind," and basically just figuring out this whole thing with you. </p> <p>This first monologue is about what took place as I was laid off, and what my first thoughts were as they happened.</p> <p> </p> <p><br></p> <p>...

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