302 episodes

My name is Jenn Swanson and this is my NEWLY re-branded show called Careers by Jenn (formerly The Communication Diva Podcast.)

I started podcasting as a hobby in 2012 on the broad topic of communication. At the time, I was teaching Human Relation Skills to college students in the healthcare field, and realized that what used to be "common sense" is not really all that common anymore, because communication skills are not intentionally taught much anymore. I didn't have enough class time to cover very much in depth, and so decided I needed a platform on which to expand what I wanted to share with people. So, Communication Diva was born.

My early episodes are quite general, and then once I got to Episode 100 and beyond, I began to focus mainly on career, workplace, job search and self-improvement topics that help you to succeed in the workplace (and in life!) through great and more effective communication.

Then, right after (and before and around) episode 150, I re-branded the name and that is why you will see Careers by Jenn title and artwork from 151 onward!

It's been a journey and a progression.

This show is sometimes just me, waxing eloquent...(haha!) and more often, I interview fascinating guests from all around the globe who offer tips and actionable ways you can get the job, love your work and advance your career. Sometimes we focus on self-growth and personal improvement, and other times we give you step-by-step advice to get something particular done. In any case, thanks for reading this very long description! I hope you find something that resonates here and invite you to join the conversation. (Come join our private Facebook group too, it's called The Careers by Jenn Community.)

Careers by Jenn Podcast: Get the Job, Love Your Work, Advance Your Career Jenn Swanson: online career educator, coach, speaker, author (and church mi

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 14 Ratings

My name is Jenn Swanson and this is my NEWLY re-branded show called Careers by Jenn (formerly The Communication Diva Podcast.)

I started podcasting as a hobby in 2012 on the broad topic of communication. At the time, I was teaching Human Relation Skills to college students in the healthcare field, and realized that what used to be "common sense" is not really all that common anymore, because communication skills are not intentionally taught much anymore. I didn't have enough class time to cover very much in depth, and so decided I needed a platform on which to expand what I wanted to share with people. So, Communication Diva was born.

My early episodes are quite general, and then once I got to Episode 100 and beyond, I began to focus mainly on career, workplace, job search and self-improvement topics that help you to succeed in the workplace (and in life!) through great and more effective communication.

Then, right after (and before and around) episode 150, I re-branded the name and that is why you will see Careers by Jenn title and artwork from 151 onward!

It's been a journey and a progression.

This show is sometimes just me, waxing eloquent...(haha!) and more often, I interview fascinating guests from all around the globe who offer tips and actionable ways you can get the job, love your work and advance your career. Sometimes we focus on self-growth and personal improvement, and other times we give you step-by-step advice to get something particular done. In any case, thanks for reading this very long description! I hope you find something that resonates here and invite you to join the conversation. (Come join our private Facebook group too, it's called The Careers by Jenn Community.)

    Can The 4 Day Work Week Actually WORK?

    Can The 4 Day Work Week Actually WORK?

    The 4 day work week is not a new concept, but there is renewed interest given our post-pandemic world and a new study out of the UK. Join in as Jenn shares some research results and discusses the pros and cons of this working configuration.

    • 18 min
    From Dream to Reality: Achieving Your Long-Held Goals

    From Dream to Reality: Achieving Your Long-Held Goals

    Have you been dreaming about doing something for years, but haven't gotten there yet? I had a couple of very big dreams when I was younger, and discovered something interesting very recently that I share in this episode that I hope will inspire you into action. Take a listen as my dreams turned to reality and I achieved two of my long-held goals. 

    • 12 min
    Destroy Your Limiting Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential!

    Destroy Your Limiting Beliefs and Unlock Your True Potential!

    This is the first Careers by Jenn podcast episode in 2 years! In this episode, I come back to talk about becoming aware of your limiting beliefs in order to get rid of them, and therefore being able to unlock your true potential. Short and sweet!
    Come check out Careers by Jenn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CareersbyJenn/videos
    For one-to-one career and mindset coaching visit:
    https://www.careersbyjenn.com/mindset-and-career-coaching/
    To listen to the audio podcast:
    https://communicationdiva.libsyn.com/

    • 10 min
    This is the End My Friend, for Now...

    This is the End My Friend, for Now...

    In this last regular episode of the podcast, Jenn walks down memory lane, shares some clips of memorable episodes and explains what's next. Join her for a bit of nostalgia and find her making mayhem and fun as usual over at Careers by Jenn on YouTube.

    • 26 min
    How the Stories We Tell Affect Who We Are with guest Scott Swanson

    How the Stories We Tell Affect Who We Are with guest Scott Swanson

    How do the stories we tell ourselves and others affect our lives and our careers? Special guest coach and speaker (a.k.a. Scary Voice Dude and Jenn's husband)  Scott Swanson shares his wisdom around why stories are critical to our success in all that we do. Access the free Stories Webinar here: https://info.scottrswanson.com/stories

    • 38 min
    Level Up Your Presentation Skills With These 7 Tips

    Level Up Your Presentation Skills With These 7 Tips

    Does public speaking scare you? Do you have to make presentations at work or in other situations and do you want to level up your skills? Here are 7 tips to help you shine in your next presentation.

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Meimei Dai ,

Inspiring and practical career advice

I have been listening to Jen’s podcast for two years now. It has always been a delightful experience. It has also taught me lots of good stuff. Thank you.

@trutri0 ,

Devoted Listener

Very grateful to Jenn and all her guests for many valuable insights to be successful in our career and advices of how as individuals and as an organization we may make our workplace a better place.

Will always turn to the Careers by Jenn podcast for a healthy dose of career advice!

Mallikene ,

Real talk, great actionable tips!

Thank you Jenn for providing such a valuable resource for your listeners. I really enjoy your down to earth and real approach to finding solutions for everyday problems. Can’t wait to listen to more episodes!

Top Podcasts In Business

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
The Business of Doing Business with Dwayne Kerrigan
Dwayne Kerrigan
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Stanford GSB
Private Equity Podcast: Karma School of Business
BluWave
Dare to Lead with Brené Brown
Vox Media Podcast Network

You Might Also Like

The Job Interview Experience
Candidate Club, Bleav
Job Interview Coaching
Todd Dhillon
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving
FirmsConsulting.com & StrategyTraining.com
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
Stanford GSB
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
A Bit of Optimism
iHeartPodcasts