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Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?

Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?

Di: Ryan Foland
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 The world of work has changed. The rise of AI, hybrid work, portfolio careers, and entrepreneurship is reshaping what it means to build a career. Success today isn't about following a single path. It's about navigating a landscape full of shifting opportunities. Career Flair is a podcast from the UC Irvine ANTrepreneur Center, in partnership with the Graduate Division and GPS-STEM. It's built for college students, grad students, PhDs, and emerging professionals who want to be more than job-ready. They want to be business ready. Each episode features alumni, startup founders, scientists-turned-CEOs, recruiters, and communication and leadership experts who share the skills, insights, and entrepreneurial mindsets you won't find in a classroom. From networking and personal branding to resilience and innovation, this is the behind-the-scenes playbook for thriving in a fast-changing world. Whether your next step is joining a company, launching a startup, or creating your own path, Career Flair gives you the tools and confidence to stand out. The future of work isn't just something to adapt to, t's something to shape.2025 Economia Gestione e leadership Leadership Ricerca del lavoro Successo personale
Episodi
  • Ep 5 - Be You for You: Authenticity as a Career Superpower with Guest Benan Yuceer and Host Jennifer Ellinger

    Ep 5 - Be You for You: Authenticity as a Career Superpower with Guest Benan Yuceer and Host Jennifer Ellinger
    Jan 7 2026

    In this podcast interview, Benan Yuceer discusses his experience working as a Talent Acquisition Leader at Taco Bell to founding BeYu Wellness, a holistic coaching practice.

    In this episode, we'll explore what emotional intelligence really means, how culture and mindset influence it, and practical ways you can develop it whether you're preparing for interviews, leading teams, or stepping into entrepreneurship. He defines emotional intelligence as a critical leadership skill comprised of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

    Throughout the conversation, Benan shares how his upbringing in German and Turkish cultures shaped his early emotional suppression and how he eventually utilized neurolinguistic programming to improve his decision-making. He encourages students to prioritize networking and authentic storytelling, while warning against the "trap" of making assumptions.

    So grab your coffee, settle in, and get ready to learn how emotional intelligence can help you not just get the job, but enjoy the journey.
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    54 min
  • Ep4 - Turning Pressure Into Confidence: A Guide to Behavioral Interviews with Guest Brad Gray and Host Jennifer Ellinger

    Ep4 - Turning Pressure Into Confidence: A Guide to Behavioral Interviews with Guest Brad Gray and Host Jennifer Ellinger
    Jan 7 2026
    Are you business ready? In this episode of Career Flair, host Jennifer Ellinger is joined by Brad Gray, an industry veteran boasting over 35 years of experience in the biotech and medical device sectors at global powerhouses such as Baxter, Abbott, and Johnson & Johnson. Together, they dive into one of the most daunting aspects of the job search: the behavioral interview. While these interviews can often feel uncomfortable for candidates, Brad explains why they are actually your best opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills and thought processes to potential employers. Drawing on his professional background as a biologist, Brad introduces unique, science-backed methods for managing interview anxiety and building resilience. Listeners will learn about: • "Box breathing" techniques utilized by Navy SEALs to stay calm under pressure. • Wim Hof principles, including the benefits of cold exposure for building mental toughness. Whether you are preparing for a major career move or looking to refine your interview presence, this episode provides the tools you need to turn high-pressure moments into confident breakthroughs.
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    40 min
  • Ep 3 - The Future of Work and AI: Futureproofing Your Career with Guest Jeremy Schifeling and Host Jennifer Ellinger

    Ep 3 - The Future of Work and AI: Futureproofing Your Career with Guest Jeremy Schifeling and Host Jennifer Ellinger
    Oct 24 2025
    How can you thrive in a professional landscape that is constantly being reshaped by technology? In this episode of Career Flair: Are You Business Ready?, host Jennifer Ellinger sits down with Jeremy Schifeling, to explore the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence. Drawing on his extensive background at LinkedIn, his experience launching startups, and his success as a best-selling career author, Jeremy provides a roadmap for future proofing your career. Rather than fearing displacement, Jeremy explains how to leverage AI as a tool to enhance your unique value. Key highlights from this episode include: • Building AI Literacy: Learn why understanding technology is essential for the modern worker. • The Power of Human Skills: Why empathy, leadership, and storytelling remain irreplaceable in an automated world. • LinkedIn Insider Tips: Secrets to mastering the LinkedIn algorithm and networking with authentic connection. • Avoiding "Generic" Pitfalls: How to move away from robotic, generic job applications to stand out to employers. • Curiosity-Driven Careers: Using curiosity as a guide to navigate an ever-changing professional path. Tune in to discover how to merge human creativity with technology to ensure you always show up with flair!
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    31 min
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