Career Lab Podcast Julie LaCroix, career counselor and podcaster

Caroline Raffi is going to provide us with information about Ducere University, which is at the forefront of a new online style of education. This type of education is more practical and applicable to your present career and is a fraction of the cost of a typical MBA program. Join Julie and Joel to learn more about Ducere University, what it has to offer, and whether it might be a good fit for you.


Julie and Joel have a conversation with Hollis, a child actor who is transitioning to become an Occupational Therapist with Julie's guidance. Listen to her career journey and learn how it can benefit you!

Matt Jacobson is here to tell us about Ducere University, who is leading the way in a new online style of education that is more practical, applicable to your current career, and a fraction of the price of a typical MBA. Join Julie and Joel as they uncover what Ducere University is about and how it could be a good fit for you.

Join Julie and Joel as they visit with a special guest Scott Hamilton of Executive Next Practices. Located in the UC Irvine Beall Center for Innovation, Scott’s ENP group meets at the forefront of discovery, innovation and commercialization. Listen in on how Scott Hamilton leads his organization to collaborate on the nation’s most innovative discoveries. There’s a group like this in your part of the country too, so use this model to get out there and find the forefront of discovery in YOUR neighborhood!

Returning guest Megan Medlin shares her immense insight into the world of formerly incarcerated individuals and the struggles they face upon reentry into the workforce. The taboo of hiring reformed criminals is fading fast, and Megan makes the case why this population is a largely untapped resource for industries across the board. Join Julie and Joel as they dive in to exploring the world of helping an at-risk demographic find a career.

Author Gregg Ward joins us this week to discuss strategies to help handle conflict in the workplace. Toxic professional environments are a leading cause of dissatisfaction among workers today, so learn how you can help mitigate conflicts and encourage mutual respect in your workplace, whether or not you are in a leadership position. Listen in as Julie and Joel boil down Gregg’s wisdom into easy applied strategies for you to use in your day to day.

Judy joined us on our episode published June 11th, 2021, "Should I Stay or Should I Go", with a dilemma caused when she was offered a job at a competing company. Join Julie and Joel to as they find out what happened, what she learned, and if it was the right decision. 
Julie LaCroix: julie@julielacroix.com
Joel Siegel: info@joelsiegelphd.com