Have you ever been told the best way to advance your career is networking? How did you feel about that advice?

In this episode, we’re not just going to tell you to network, we’re going to give you the secrets of how to do it in the most genuine way possible. Susan McPherson, The Serial Connector, is joining us to tell us exactly how to build relationships and connect even when it’s awkward. Susan is the Founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a social impact based communications consultancy.

Question: "Working remotely has been great for my work-life balance, but I feel disconnected from my team. How can I build stronger relationships and stay engaged while working from home?"

Since we’re on the topic of connection…

One way to connect with me, Coursera, and the show is to ask us a question about work! You can submit anonymously or with your name and contact information.

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Another way to connect with us is to follow me and Coursera on social media. Coursera is on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. We also recently created a Tik Tok!

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

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Today’s topic is something that doesn’t just happen at work. It happens at school, at the grocery store, even at home! Microaggressions, or as today’s guest calls them, aggressions are a very real and very serious problem.

Dr. Ebbie Parsons III is the co-Founder of Yardstick Management. He’s worked with major companies like Facebook, Netflix, and Amazon to support their work in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Questions:

“I've been on the receiving end of microaggressions at work but I don't know how to address them without escalating the situation. Any advice on how to handle this delicately?”

“I've witnessed microaggressions on my team. How can I be an effective ally in these situations?”

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Change is a constant. There’s no job or situation where we won’t have to deal with it. But guess what, it doesn’t have to be terrifying.

Amanda Clark is the CEO of WellBiz Brands and a Coursera Board Member. She’s previously held leadership positions at other major companies in times of both upheaval and growth. She joins us today to talk about how to approach change and how different people respond to it. Keep an eye out for Amanda in future episodes!

Question: "I have noticed an increase in defensiveness, reluctance to change and an unwillingness to innovate among my colleagues... I am committed to creating a learning environment where my colleagues feel comfortable taking risks, experimenting with new ideas and growing their skills. I would appreciate your guidance on how to best address the concerns of my coworkers.”

Produced by Coursera and Hueman Group Media.

Learn more about Coursera here: www.coursera.org

Submit your questions to Still at Work here: bit.ly/still-at-work-question

Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of Coursera or Hueman Group Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.