Navigating Workplace Cultures with RedBallon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes

Your life is summation of every choice you've ever made up until this point. So what? Why does that matter? It matters if you want to take any area of your life in a different direction.  Making intentional choices is the secret to ending your "victim mindset" forever and finally living free.  Learn more at www.careeruprising.com. 

No degree? No problem? Today, we dive into the growing trend of skills-based hiring and what it means for you. Discover why companies are shifting their focus from degrees to demonstrable abilities, and how job seekers can capitalize on this trend.  If you’re navigating your next career move, this episode will equip you with the insights you need to stay ahead in the modern job market.  Learn more at www.careeruprising.com. 

Lorraine sits down with Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of RedBalloon, to discuss how job seekers and employers can navigate today’s evolving workplace cultures. Andrew shares insights on aligning careers with personal values, fostering freedom in the workplace, and thriving in a job market shaped by shifting cultural and economic trends. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or hire talent that fits your company’s mission, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. Tune in to discover how to build a fulfilling and values-driven professional journey.

Starting over in your career is an overwhelming process, especially when you are 40 or 50+. No matter how old you are, it's not too late for you. Learn how to leverage the experience you already have to make the second half of your career, the best half. Did you know that Lorraine wrote a book? Get a copy at www.careeruprising.com/book.

The election is behind us, and a new hiring landscape is taking shape. In this timely episode, I dive deep into the key trends reshaping the 2025 job market, unpack what "hiring season" really means this year, and provide concrete strategies to help you stand out in a changing environment. Whether you're actively job hunting or strategically planning your next move, this episode equips you with the insights needed to make 2025 your year. Learn more at www.careeruprising.com. Learn more at www.careeruprising.com

Have you been fired from a job? So has Lorraine. So has Beth Solomon. More than once, in fact. Getting fired can happen to anyone. Learn how to overcome this transition and come back stronger than ever. Learn more at www.careeruprising.com. Purchase Beth's new book, From Fired To Fabulous at https://www.fromfiredtofabulous.com/

The podcast is back! After a transformative six-month hiatus, join me as I pull back the curtain on both personal and professional changes at Career UpRising. I share the story behind my break, the lessons learned during my time away, and unveil exciting new directions for both the show, my business and my life. Get ready for an honest conversation about growth, change, and the need to press pause. Learn more and find the archives at www.careeruprising.com/podcast

Recruiter ghosting! Fake postings! Scams! Marathon interviews! The job market is nuts. Why? In this episode, Lorraine uncovers numerous reasons why it's a tough market and what you can do about it. Learn more at www.careeruprising.com

Brandon Bramley is the Founder of The Salary Negotiator. He has a background in strategic negotiations from working in many professional negotiation roles at many global companies, including Amazon and American Airlines, where he’s not only led multi-million-dollar business-to-business negotiations but has also recruited and hired many career professionals. He also has over 10 years of experience in negotiating salaries and currently runs The Salary Negotiator, which provides professional job offer negotiation coaching and courses to help individuals. Learn more at https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/

Explore the importance of embracing change and cultivating adaptability in today's rapidly changing workplace. From mastering the art of flexibility to cultivating a growth mindset and leveraging change, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration to empower listeners to embrace change as a vehicle for success. Learn more at www.careeruprising.com