Episodes

  • Ep 51 - What Do You Do When Your Boss Hires An Employee For Your Department Without Your Consent

    Ep 51 - What Do You Do When Your Boss Hires An Employee For Your Department Without Your Consent
    Oct 1 2024
    Ep 51 - What Do You Do when Your Boss Hires An Employee For Your Department Without Your Consent
    Welcome to another episode of the 'Career Coaching Xs and Os' podcast, where we unlock the strategies and secrets of career success. In today's discussion, we tackle a scenario that many managers encounter but seldom discuss: the unexpected hiring of a new team member by your superior without your input. It's a delicate situation that can test the limits of your professional relationships and decision-making. Before you consider stepping down, join us as we explore the complexities and nuances behind such decisions. Stay tuned for indispensable advice that could redefine your approach to career challenges. Hit play and take control of your career journey.

    Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:

    1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML

    2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1

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    4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform. If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link- https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support

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    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.

    If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).
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    9 mins
  • Ep 50 - How To Negotiate Your Salary If You Are An Internal Hire

    Ep 50 - How To Negotiate Your Salary If You Are An Internal Hire
    Sep 2 2024
    Ep 50 - How To Negotiate Your Salary If You Are An Internal Hire
    Greetings, and thank you for joining us on another insightful episode of the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast. Today, we delve into a crucial topic that many professionals face: negotiating your salary as an internal hire. We'll explore strategies to help you confidently navigate this conversation, ensuring you're equipped to advocate for your worth within your organization. Don't miss out on these valuable insights—press play now to empower your career trajectory.

    Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:

    1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML

    2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1

    3. Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:
    X.com - @ceyeroconsltg
    Instagram - @ceyeroconsulting
    Facebook - @ceyeroconsulting

    4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform. If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link- https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support

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    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.

    If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).
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    11 mins
  • Ep 49 - What Career Lessons Can We Learn From Snoop Dogg?

    Ep 49 - What Career Lessons Can We Learn From Snoop Dogg?
    Aug 18 2024
    Ep 49 – What Career Advice Can We Learn From Snoop Dogg
    Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, where today's narrative is as unconventional as it is inspiring. We delve into the career trajectory of Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg, and extract four pivotal career lessons from his remarkable journey. From his origins in the 1990s gangster rap scene to becoming a global phenomenon and the emblematic face of the Olympics for NBC, Snoop Dogg's evolution is a testament to versatility and reinvention. Join us as we explore how Snoop Dogg's career can inform and transform our professional paths. Tune in now to uncover these insights.

    Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:

    1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML

    2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1

    3. Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:
    X.com - @ceyeroconsltg
    Instagram - @ceyeroconsulting
    Facebook - @ceyeroconsulting

    4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform. If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link- https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support

    *****

    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.

    If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).
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    12 mins
  • Ep 48 - How To Master The Game of Career Development

    Ep 48 - How To Master The Game of Career Development
    Jun 28 2024
    Ep 48 – How To Master The Game of Career Development
    In this episode, I take you through each chapter of my new book, “Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development.” The book offers a strategic approach to career development, equipping readers with the tools to navigate the complex job market effectively. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and adaptability, crucial skills in today's ever-evolving professional landscape. If you are the mother or father of a kid in high school or college, you need to get a copy for them. Are you a middle manager stuck in your corporate structure? You need this book. Are you an entrepreneur working in corporate America, and are you ready to leave to launch your startup? You need this book. Unlock the secrets to career success with 'Career Coaching Xs and Os: How To Master the Game of Career Development' – your playbook for professional growth!

    Want To Co-host An Episode of Career Coaching Xs and Os? If you want to be entered into a drawing where the winner(s) are offered the opportunity to co-host the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, please do the following:

    1. Buy My Book - Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML

    2. Write a review for my book on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CXMM24R1

    3. Follow me on one of the following social media platforms:
    X.com - @ceyeroconsltg
    Instagram - @ceyeroconsulting
    Facebook - @ceyeroconsulting

    4. Post a message on one of the Social Media platforms above stating that you submitted a review on Amazon. We will randomly select the winner(s) from the list of reviewers on August 31, 2024.

    If you like this podcast, please subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple Podcast, Spreaker, or your favorite podcast platform. If you want to support this Podcast as a Loyal Listener (Supporter) on Spreaker.com, please use this link- https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support

    *****

    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to launching your startup or small business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books.

    If you like the Career Coaching Xs and Os podcast, you might also like my other business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).
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    34 mins
  • Ep 47 - You Just Got Promoted, and Members of Your New Team Don't Want to Report to You

    Ep 47 - You Just Got Promoted, and Members of Your New Team Don't Want to Report to You
    May 1 2024
    Ep 47 - You Just Got Promoted, and Members of Your New Team Don't Want to Report to You

    In this episode, I attack the issue of microaggressions that female and minority senior executives face. In this case, a junior team member refused to report to a senior team member who was promoted to leader of the group. What would you do if you faced this type of rebellion? Listen to this episode and find out.

    I have released my new book, Career Coaching Xs and Os: How to Master the Game of Career Development. The book offers a strategic approach to career development, equipping readers with the tools to navigate the complex job market effectively. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and adaptability, crucial skills in today's ever-evolving professional landscape.

    Buy your copy from Amazon - https://a.co/d/f7irTML

    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to develop a business pitch for your startup or small business? Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $139.00. Are you thinking of launching a business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes - shorturl.at/tvLM9

    If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a comment. Please share this episode with your colleagues. Follow us on Twitter @ceyeroconsltg, Instagram, and Facebook @ceyeroconsulting. Please find us on the web at https://www.ceyero.com.

    Suppose you like Career Coaching Xs and Os. In that case, you might also like my other two business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support.
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    17 mins
  • Ep 46 - Navigating Mental Health Issues in Corporate America

    Ep 46 - Navigating Mental Health Issues in Corporate America
    Mar 26 2024
    Episode 46: Navigating Mental Health Issues in Corporate America


    Anxiety and Depression are growing problems in America. According to Forbes, 19% of US Adults suffer from some form of Anxiety and Depression. Unfortunately, one of the side effects of Anxiety and Depression is procrastination. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this problem, increasing Anxiety and Depression among adults by 25% since 2020, according to the World Health Organization. As a manager, you are more likely to encounter an employee who suffers from Anxiety and Depression than at any other time in American history. How should you handle a poor-performing employee who suffers from Anxiety and Depression? We discuss some possible options in the episode.


    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to develop a business pitch for your startup or small business? Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $139.00. Are you thinking of launching a business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes - shorturl.at/tvLM9

    If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a comment. Please share this episode with your colleagues. Follow us on Twitter @ceyeroconsltg, Instagram, and Facebook @ceyeroconsulting. Please find us on the web at https://www.ceyero.com.

    Suppose you like Career Coaching Xs and Os. In that case, you might also like my other two business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support.
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    13 mins
  • Ep 45 - Top Five Mistakes New Employees Make In Corporate America

    Ep 45 - Top Five Mistakes New Employees Make In Corporate America
    Jan 22 2024
    Episode 45: Top Five Mistakes New Employees Make In Corporate America

     Welcome to Career Coaching Xs and Os, the podcast that helps you navigate the challenges of working with extraordinary people. I'm your host, Mark Anthony Peterson, and today we discuss the “Top Five Mistakes New Employees Make In Corporate America.”

    The top mistakes are:
    1. Not Asking Questions At Weekly Corporate Teams Meetings.
    2. Talking Too Much at Weekly Corporate Teams Meetings.
    3. Not Taking Notes When Your Boss Assigns You A Project.
    4. Not Taking Initiative
    5. Being Too Informal With Senior Executives


    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations: (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to develop a business pitch for your startup or small business? Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $139.00. Are you thinking of launching a business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes - shorturl.at/tvLM9

    If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a comment. Please share this episode with your colleagues. Follow us on Twitter @ceyeroconsltg, Instagram, and Facebook @ceyeroconsulting. Please find us on the web at https://www.ceyero.com.

    If you like Career Coaching Xs and Os, then you might also like my other two business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support.
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    14 mins
  • Ep 44 - Top Ten Bad Bosses of 2023

    Ep 44 - Top Ten Bad Bosses of 2023
    Jan 2 2024
    Welcome to Career Coaching Xs and Os, the podcast that helps you navigate the challenges of working with extraordinary people. I'm your host, Mark Anthony Peterson, and today we will discuss how to the Top Ten Bad Bosses of 2023.

    Here is the list I compiled:

    10. Eric Yuan, CEO of Zoom
    9. Casey Bloys, CEO of HBOMax
    8. Bernard Looney, CEO of BP
    7. Bill Gates, former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    6. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook
    5. Micahel Vale, Group President and Chief Business Officer for 3M
    4. Jeff Shell, CEO of CNBCUniversal
    3. Vishal Garg, CEO of Better.com
    2. Greg Becker, CEO of Silicon Valley Bank
    1. Elon Musk, founder, chairman, CEO, and chief technology officer of SpaceX & owner, chairman and CTO of X Corp

    Listen and learn why these bosses made the list.


    Want to improve your negotiation skills? Take the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge. The goal of the 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Challenge is to desensitize yourself to the pain of rejection and to overcome fear. Check out the website at https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy. I took several challenges. Click the links to see if I got rejected during my negotiations:
    (1) Rejection 7: Speak Over Costco's Intercom - https://youtu.be/AycKKgP21fQ
    (2) Rejection 43: Hug a Walmart Greeter - https://youtu.be/GSjyly_C8pM

    Subscribe to Ceyero Consulting's YouTube Channel. Track my progress as I complete all 100 Challenges. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7lxMSEtBOAgNBOPrmA9O_w

    Need help to develop a business pitch for your startup or small business? Check out my online course "How To Develop A Winning Business Pitch" https://ceyero-consulting-eschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-develop-a-winning-business-pitch. The course is only $139.00.

    Are you thinking of launching a business? Please check out my book, #Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy for Davids Wanting to Defeat Goliath, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iTunes - shorturl.at/tvLM9

    If you like this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and leave us a comment. Please share this episode with your colleagues. Follow us on Twitter @ceyeroconsltg, Instagram, and Facebook @ceyeroconsulting. Please find us on the web at https://www.ceyero.com.

    If you like Career Coaching Xs and Os, then you might also like my other two business podcasts, #Guerrillapreneur: The Art of Waging Small Business Warfare (Mastermind Interviews with Entrepreneurs, Consultants, and Business Mavericks) and #Gigging: Everything and Sharing Economy (news and predictions about the Sharing Economy).

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/career-coaching-xs-and-os--3047801/support.
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    15 mins