Founded by actor/comedian Amy Poehler and producer Meredith Walker, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls is dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves. Meredith, an Emmy Award-winning TV producer, joins Tim Muma to discuss the mission of Smart Girls and how they try to help people change themselves...and the world. No matter the topic - life, career, family, fun - Smart Girls looks to act like a big sister for...

If you want to live and work at a foreign location—whether outside the United States for a U.S. citizen or within the United States for a citizen of another country—your resume has to meet certain special criteria.You will want the hiring manager or recruiter to know that you are familiar with the language of the country where you want to work. It is also important to mention if you have citizenship or dual citizenship in t...

We’ve all heard that it’s not smart to talk about contentious issues, like politics or religion, at the office. Some companies even have rules against discussing political and other potentially inflammatory matters in the workplace.And most of us agree, at least in theory, that it’s wise to avoid talking politics with your colleagues. And yet in this election season it seems that a rising tide of workers are complaining tha...

Do you have a bucket list? I just crossed a big one off mine – delivering a TEDx talk!My client, Estée Lauder, presented the opportunity to me. It was gratifying to be invited, amazing to watch other live talks and inspirational to see the positive response to my key message: Millennials are our future; let’s stop bashing them.Griping About Millennials? So Old SchoolIt’s certainly no secret that Millennials have a bad rap....

There are a lot of thoughts and beliefs when it comes to mature workers. While some information regarding this group may be true, there are also plenty of myths regarding the hiring and employment of the older demographic. Author Kerry Hannon, AARP's Jobs Expert, joins Tim Muma to figure out which phrases commonly associated with mature workers are true or false. Kerry offers us facts, practical insight, and a better unders...

A new book by McKinsey and Company outlines four major forces that will transform the world of the mid 21st century.A disruptive force is one that causes a major change in the fabric of an industry or society. Consulting firm McKinsey and Company believes that globalization, technological change, aging population, and trade connectivity will profoundly affect business and the economy. As they gain strength, they feed on, in...

For some, retirement is a long-awaited vacation where they can enjoy the fruits of their labor. For others, it's a frightening proposition due to money, health or a host of other factors. Rick Martin, senior financial planner for Szarka Financial, gives the listeners key insights into the 8 reasons you should continue working even after "retirement." He explains to Tim Muma that whether you need to work or want to have a jo...

Today’s my birthday, and traditionally, I’ve loved this day – June 2nd. I have very happy memories going way back, of celebrating this day with dear friends and family. One of my fondest memories is of a wonderful party for my 18th birthday given by my dear friend Nan in her garage (because the outdoor party was rained out). I felt treasured and very happy on that day, even with the heavy downpours and dampened festivities...

At this point, most of us have heard of Marie Kondo and her best-selling manifesto, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She suggests decluttering by asking yourself about every single thing you own: Does this spark joy?I love this question, but the truth is my decluttering bar is set a little lower: I don’t always need what I have to bring me joy. I just need it to not bring me angst. That’s been my key takeaway so far f...

My first name, Debra, is spelled in a nontraditional way. I spell it out for people, and it still comes back “Deborah.” You would think that I would have become accustomed to this by now, but to be truthful, each time it happens, it’s slightly more annoying than the previous infraction. My name is part of my identity, and when someone can’t be bothered to spell it correctly, I feel a bit marginalized.I work with clients fro...