Create a Bridge When There Aren't Any

CareerCast - Life-long Career Development

Ever felt like you are speaking a different language when trying to connect with colleagues who see the world differently? You are not alone. Join us for this episode of CareerCast, hosted by Anita Brick, featuring renowned career expert Vicky Oliver. In "Create Bridges Where There Aren't Any," Vicky tackles the challenge of building meaningful connections across diverse perspectives and values. She shares innovative strategies to overcome barriers that often impede collaboration and mutual support in today's complex professional landscape. Whether you are launching your career or navigating new challenges where relationship building is key, Vicky's insights will empower you to expand your network and thrive in any environment. Discover how to turn differences into opportunities and forge authentic connections that can transform your professional journey.

Aired December 20, 2024

Biography

Vicky Oliver is leading career development expert and the multi-bestselling author of five books, including Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots (Sourcebooks, 2008) and 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Sourcebooks 2005), named in the top 10 list of “Best Books for HR Interview Prep

Writing on career topics from job interviewing to job burnout, Vicky Oliver blogs for Harvard Business Review Ascend, LifeHack, B2C, ThriveGlobal, KivoDaily. She is an Opinion Columnist for CeoWorld Magazine. Her savvy career advice has been featured in over 901 media outlets, including the NY Times, WSJ, NY Post, and Esquire..

Vicky also gives spirited seminars on job-hunting, networking, and business etiquette for groups of 50 to 200 people.

Vicky is a very active Brown University alumna who received her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School (NYC) in 2022.

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