Career Dreams

Michelle Baker and Chase Batt
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This podcast provides career development strategies and resources to help you learn and grow professionally. Hosted by Michelle Baker and Chase Batt with FORUM Credit Union's award-winning Talent Development team.

  1. 5D AGO

    209: Setting The Table

    Personality assessments - some people think they're used to put others in boxes or manipulate behavior. But when used well, tools like the Predictive Index (or the assessment of your choice) can help leaders and teammates understand each other better, communicate more effectively, and create environments where everyone performs at their best. In this episode, MIchelle and Chase explore what PI really measures, why self-awareness (internal and external) matters, and how to use insights thoughtfully without losing your authenticity or burning out. You'll hear the metaphor "set the table" from PI expert John Ranaletta, plus practical tips for leaders and individual contributors to improve collaboration right away. Whether you're leading a team or contributing to one, this episode helps you build stronger relationships, anticipate needs, and remove friction so you can work toward your career dreams with more clarity and confidence. You'll learn: Why using assessments well isn't manipulation, it's thoughtful How internal + external self-awareness improve collaboration The "set the table" approach and how to apply it Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    34 min

  2. FEB 10

    208: Counterfactuals

    As the Winter Olympics begin, Michelle and Chase take a closer look at a surprising insight from author Daniel Pink: bronze medalists are sometimes happier than silver medalists, and the reason why can change the way you think about your career. In this episode, Michelle and Chase break down the psychology of counterfactual thinking - the "what might have been" stories we tell ourselves and explore how both upward and downward counterfactuals influence motivation, confidence, and learning. They share: Why our brains default to certain "what if" scenarios How upward counterfactuals can motivate growth (without pulling you into self‑doubt) How downward counterfactuals help build resilience and perspective Practical ways to turn regret into insight instead of discouragement Whether you're celebrating a win or navigating a setback, this episode gives you the tools to use your past experiences to create better future outcomes. Article: Using Regret To Do Better Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    25 min

  3. FEB 3

    207: Manage Energy, Not Effort

    Michelle and Chase explore a powerful shift in how we approach our work and well‑being: managing energy, not just time and effort. We've been taught that in order to be successful, we have to manage effort by simply working more hours, working harder, pushing longer, but today's reality is much more complex, and it actually demands that we make our energy the true priority and manage it just as much, if not more, than our effort.    Training Industry Article: From Hours to Energy: The Power of Energy Management and Micro-Breaks Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    36 min

  4. JAN 27

    206: Renewable You

    Michelle and Chase explore a fresh idea that sparked for Michelle while writing her annual performance check‑in: what if we approached career development like renewable energy? Inspired by trends from the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report and the rapid disruption of core skills, Michelle and Chase talk about why development can't be a one‑and‑done effort, it has to be intentional, adaptable, and continuously renewed.    They introduce a Renewable Development Framework, built around four powerful outputs: Skills, Purpose, Momentum, and Relationships.    Research shows that people who set career goals engage in learning four times more than those who don't. So: How might you treat your development as a renewable resource?   Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    25 min

  5. JAN 20

    205: Creating Spaces to Connect

    Meaningful connections start with small, intentional moments. In this episode, Michelle and Chase share how creating spaces to connect can strenghten relationships, build community, and boost your career.  Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    22 min

  6. JAN 13

    204: Approach vs. Avoidance Goals

    Are you running toward something or away from something? In this episode, Michelle and Chase share the science behind why successful people set approach goals instead of avoidance goals. Approach goals focus on growth and opportunity, while avoidance goals can lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. Michelle and Chase share practical ways to reframe your goals so they inspire progress rather than fear, and explore how this mindset shift can boost your career development, continuous learning, and even your relationships - your ultimate career currency. Plus, Michelle and Chase share personal stories about how they used approach goals during big career transitions. Mindset matters, and this episode will help you harness a proactive, positive approach to achieving what's next. Inc. Article: Science Says Super-Achievers Don't Set Avoidance Goals. Here's Why Successful People Set Approach Goals Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    23 min

  7. JAN 6

    203: Living and Leading Without Hurry

    Season 5 is under way and Michelle & Chase kick off the new year with a deep dive into "hurry sickness" - that constant sense of rushing through work and life. They explore why hurry isn't the same as high performance and how chronic impatience, time urgency, and multitasking can erode health, trust, and effectiveness. From the hidden costs of switching tasks and attention residue to the myth that "busy equals impactful," Michelle and Chase unpack why scrambling rarely leads to success. You'll learn three strategies to reduce hurry sickness and three practical tips to reclaim time, simplify priorities, and set boundaries. Because sometimes, slowing down is the fastest way forward.   Harvard Businses Review: The Insidious Effects of Hurrying Forbes: Get Rid of Stupid Workplace Rules Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    34 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    202: Revisiting - Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success

    Michelle and Chase revisit Episode 153: Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success. In this special highlight episode, they explore why ongoing leader development matters more than ever. Tune in to hear key insights on how continuous growth helps leaders stay relevant, inspire their teams, set the right example, and drive organizational success in an ever-changing workplace.   You can listen to the entire episode here: Career Dreams Podcast: Episode 153 - Leader Development is Crucial for Team Success Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode!  Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com. To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website:  https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

    8 min
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This podcast provides career development strategies and resources to help you learn and grow professionally. Hosted by Michelle Baker and Chase Batt with FORUM Credit Union's award-winning Talent Development team.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Baker and Chase Batt
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Career Dreams