The Career Strategy Show

Pete Beskas, Career Strategist & Executive Coach
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Welcome to The Career Strategy Show — where smart professionals come to make bold career moves. I help mid-career pros like you get clear on your strengths, build a personal brand that opens doors, and create real opportunities for growth—without burning out or starting over. With 30+ years across corporate, government, entrepreneurship, and coaching, I share the hard-earned insights, strategies, and no-BS tools you need to take your career to the next level. Subscribe for practical advice, real stories, and straight talk to help you lead your career with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

  1. 05/15/2024

    Why I always strive for B grade work.

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    12 min

  2. 05/08/2024

    Lessons learned from working in a restaurant

    I spent my formative years working in restaurants and I believe that a lot of who I am today was formed during that time. If you are someone who has worked in the "industry" this episode will resonate with you. And if you are not, listen anyways because you could learn a few things that may clear up. Each stage of my development from dish pig to manger taught me valuable lessons that I use every single day. This episode dives into those lessons. These include: Why it's important to soak your dishes.Keeping your knives sharp and working on a line.Dealing with difficult customers.The differences between being a bartender and a server.I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I did going down memory lane. Pete petebeskas.com

    20 min

  3. 04/24/2024

    Book Review: Never Split the Difference

    "Meeting half way results in a bad deal for both parties" - Chris Voss I've been waiting a while to do a podcast on this book, I just love it, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. Chris Voss was a celebrated FBI hostage negotiator who become a master in negotiations. So many of the lessons I've learned through coaching was solidified by reading this book. Chris does a masterful job, teaching each of his concepts with a field example and how it worked in real life. Concepts such as: Tactical EmpathyLabellingMirroringWhy No is a good thing in negotiationsDeadlinesThe "F" word - FairCreating the illusion of controlI highly recommend this book, you will be sucked in from page one and you will learn a new way to communicate and get what you want. Pete petebeskas.com

    20 min

  4. 04/10/2024

    Are you cut out to be a manager?

    This week on the podcast I ask the question "Are you ready to be a manager?" This is something that I've observed over my career where people grasp to move up through an organization only to be completely unprepared with the challenges and skills needed to lead people. I share some of my own personal experiences and challenges when faced with leading and managing. Pete petebeskas.com

    15 min

  5. 04/03/2024

    Kill your EGO - Qualities of Leadership

    The stoic writer Ryan Holiday wrote the book "Ego is the Enemy", which is the perfect way to sum up the role that Ego plays in leadership. Ego does nothing to cultivate leadership qualities and in fact holds you back from achieving true success.  Today I talk about things to be mindful of when addressing pride vs arrogance, and how your ego is behind it all. It was written  that "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Well that "haughty spirit" is your ego, and the sooner you face it and check it, the sooner you will accomplish that for which you are working towards. This is another one of podcast series "The qualities of leadership", also check out "Why having standards matters", and "How to build Resilience" If you want to learn more about leadership or how to become a better leader reach out to me to find out more. Pete petebeskas.com

    10 min

  6. 03/20/2024

    How to build resilience - Qualities of Leadership

    Today I wrap up my series on how to find your next opportunity by sharing a personal story of resilience.  What I learned from being unemployed, how I set myself up to overcome adversity and how I'm always creating new opportunities for myself. Pete petebeskas.com

    13 min

  7. 03/13/2024

    How to take control of an interview.

    So you've finally got the interview, now what? Well my guest today Frank and I have got you covered! Frank Burgoyne is an interview success coach and has decades of experience helping people prepare and successful showcase their skills and value in interviews so that they can get the jobs they want. Frank and I talk about the importance of how to show up in interviews, what questions to ask, and how to position yourself as the only one for the job. If you are interested in following Frank, I've including the links to website and social media profiles below: linkedin.com/in/frankburgoyne yourinterviewsuccess.com (Company) instagram.com/frankthecoach/ (Personal) And if you are struggling in any of the various phases of you career reach out for you own career strategy session HERE. Pete petebeskas.com

    45 min

  8. 02/28/2024

    How to use your network to find your next opportunity.

    It's been said that your network is your NET WORTH, and it's a fact. That's why I brought in Cindy Arcuri, Cindy has spent over 25 years working for Fortune 500 companies to develop their leaders. Cindy and I talk about the importance of your network and the value of constantly cultivating and meeting new people.  We also go over how NOT TO network, how to make it easier, and more comfortable. I really enjoyed this conversation. If you want to learn more about networking effectively, I'd love to chat with you. Curiosity Call  Pete petebeskas.com

    28 min
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Welcome to The Career Strategy Show — where smart professionals come to make bold career moves. I help mid-career pros like you get clear on your strengths, build a personal brand that opens doors, and create real opportunities for growth—without burning out or starting over. With 30+ years across corporate, government, entrepreneurship, and coaching, I share the hard-earned insights, strategies, and no-BS tools you need to take your career to the next level. Subscribe for practical advice, real stories, and straight talk to help you lead your career with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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  • Creator
    Pete Beskas, Career Strategist & Executive Coach
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
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