Your Employment Matters with Beverly Williams
Your Employment Matters. Changes in how we work are happening fast. Employers know they need to adapt to today’s workers and the demands of the marketplace. Whether you’re employed or unemployed changes in technology and AI have altered the jobs landscape forever. Because of these truths your employment success and even employment survival depend on your ability to adjust to change. This 30-minute podcast with host Beverly Williams is here to advocate embracing change. We’re going to show you how to use it to your advantage. You’ll hear from experts how have charted their careers successfully so far. We’ll cover trends and changes as they happen. Get your workweek off to a good start with Your Employment Matters every Monday. You can also view all episodes here - https://www.youremploymentmatters.com/podcasts/
Episodes
August 4, 2025 • 58 mins
On the latest episode of Your Employment Matters, Beverly Williams hosts a dynamic and honest conversation with three labor attorneys from Selikoff & Cohen: Elizabeth Pudel, Daniel Dowdy, and Hop Wechsler. explore the realities of labor law, the future of work, and why community, advocacy, and adaptability matter more than ever.
Here are the top takeaways from this insightful discussion:
There’s No One-Path Career JourneyEach gue...
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July 21, 2025 • 39 mins
In this inspiring episode, Tom Lenoble, host of the Opening Pathways podcast, sits down with Beverly Williams, employment attorney, author of Your GPS to Employment Success, and founder of Your Employment Matters, and Parthenon Enterprises, Inc. to talk about the winding roads of career, purpose, and perseverance. Beverly shares her deeply personal journey from employment law to empowering job seekers and future leaders through her...
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June 9, 2025 • 67 mins
In this episode of Your Employment Matters, host Beverly Williams speaks with Ann Mracek, an author, musician, performer, and content creator whose life is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and creative purpose.
Ann’s story is anything but traditional. Once a piano prodigy preparing to debut with a symphony at 16, her career trajectory was suddenly and violently altered by a devastating car accident that crushed her top vert...
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May 26, 2025 • 29 mins
In this timely episode of Your Employment Matters, host Beverly Williams shares actionable advice and emotional encouragement for anyone facing the stress and uncertainty of unemployment or career transition.
Recorded during Mental Health Awareness Month, Beverly speaks candidly about the toll job searching can take on emotional well-being, and why it’s critical to approach a job search with both strategy and self-care. Drawing fr...
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April 14, 2025 • 38 mins
In a thoughtful conversation on Beverly Williams' podcast, leadership
expert Kevin Eikenberry shared powerful lessons about potential, leadership,
and navigating today's evolving workplace. Here are some key takeaways:
🔹 Think of Leadership as a Verb, Not a Title
Kevin emphasized that leadership isn’t about holding a position , it’s about
actions and influence. True leaders inspire and guide others, even without
formal authority...
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February 24, 2025 • 33 mins
In the latest episode of Your Employment Matters, host Beverly Williams sits down with Tom Lenoble, a seasoned executive, leadership coach, and CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence. Tom shares his incredible career journey from MCI to Facebook and beyond, offering insights into the evolving job market, workplace dynamics, and career longevity.
💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ Career Evolution & Adaptability: Tom’s journey from telecommuni...
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February 17, 2025 • 33 mins
When you think of the entertainment industry, you might picture the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, red carpets, and award shows. But behind every breakout star and successful production, there are industry professionals like Zachary Spiegel working tirelessly to bring talent to the forefront. Zach is a casting director whose journey from actor to casting professional has been filled with passion, perseverance, and a deep commitmen...
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February 12, 2025 • 44 mins
In today’s ever-evolving work landscape, employment isn’t just about finding a job—it’s about taking ownership of your career, whether that means excelling as an employee or stepping into the world of entrepreneurship. On a recent episode of Your Employment Matters, host Beverly Williams welcomed Garrett Delph, CEO of Clarity Ops, to discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, business growth, and the importance of clarity in achiev...
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October 28, 2024 • 40 mins
On today’s podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Robert Ramirez, a professor, investment and business expert, and someone who transformed personal and financial hardship into an inspiring success story. Dr. Ramirez faced a turning point after the 2008 financial crisis when he nearly lost everything. Instead of letting it defeat him, he found a way to rebuild, and now he helps others achieve financial freedom.
I first en...
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October 14, 2024 • 12 mins
I’m an educated, professional woman who also considers herself well informed. It pains me to admit however that upon reconsideration, I am not as well-informed as I thought.
Until recently, I believed that voting is a right, indeed a fundamental right. I’m embarrassed to admit I was wrong.
As an American and an attorney, I am aware that at one time only white men were entitled to vote. In the 21st century, admittedly in my igno...
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August 12, 2024 • 42 mins
In this episode of Your Employment Matters, Beverly Williams engages in a compelling discussion with Stephen Kurkjian about the evolving landscape of journalism, the resurgence of unionism, and the enduring mystery of the Gardner Museum art heist. Prepare for an insightful conversation that delves into the intricacies of journalistic integrity, First Amendment responsibilities, and the transformative power of art.
Stephen is a hig...
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July 1, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode of Your Employment Matters, Beverly dives deep into the art of negotiation with Cindy Watson, Esq, and together, they share invaluable insights that challenge traditional beliefs about law, negotiations, and the workplace.
Cindy is a highly sought-after international speaker, negotiation expert, social justice attorney, coach, and founder of Women on Purpose. She’s also the author of “The Art of Feminine
Negotiat...
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June 10, 2024 • 35 mins
This episode of Your Employment Matters tackles two important topics in employment: finding the right job and building the right team, and how one’s role and co-workers have a significant impact on work experience.
Today’s guest, Betty Thorne Tierney, is Vice President and the Associate General Counsel for a large retail chain in the Southern US. She spent the last 31 years in retail, actively litigating all types of cases nationwi...
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April 15, 2024 • 46 mins
In this episode of Your Employment Matters, we continue the series on labor management. This topic is much needed after the years of decline in union membership, the changes in the workplace after the pandemic, and the great resignation. There is now a cautious optimism about a resurgence of unionism.
Our guest today is Stuart Davidson, Esq. He’s currently a partner at Willig, Williams & Davidson where he represents public and priv...
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April 8, 2024 • 47 mins
Right now, the workplace has five different generations of employees, and such a diverse environment comes its set of benefits and challenges. This can be a tricky situation to navigate. If managed right, it can foster a group that’s working cohesively together and a business that’s constantly innovating and growing. When not handled well, it can lead to underappreciated employees, unqualified managers, and tense disagreements. To ...
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April 1, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode of Your Employment Matters, Beverly Williams welcomes a very special guest, Mr. Richard Hooker Jr., a union leader, and officer. Together, they discuss the importance of collaborative negotiation in employment disputes, particularly in today’s post-COVID world.
As the Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 623, Richard is responsible for its 4,500 members. He makes sure that they receive protection, fair pay and good...
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March 25, 2024 • 31 mins
The court has been the place to settle all manners of disputes in family matters, estate dealings, and even employment issues. But taking things to court is expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally exhausting. In this episode, Beverly Williams is joined by esteemed attorney Marcia Werner to introduce us to the world of collaborative law and how it can be a better way to handle legal disagreements, even in labor management relatio...
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March 4, 2024 • 29 mins
Join host Beverly Williams in this episode of Your Employment Matters as she delves into the dynamic world of labor-management relations and shares invaluable career strategies to empower listeners in their job search journey. With insightful commentary and practical advice, Beverly explores key developments shaping the employment landscape and offers actionable insights for success.
Beverly draws upon her extensive expertise in em...
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February 5, 2024 • 42 mins
One of the guarantees in life is that we’ll face challenges. No matter what you do, there will come a time when you’re in a difficult situation and you’ll need to decide whether to give up or keep on going. But when you’re working towards a goal, you always need to try to keep on going. Our guest today shares some impressive stories of working through difficulties and how he kept going.
“You should be asking what's the right way to...
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August 28, 2023 • 34 mins
This episode of Your Employment Matters is the first in a series on labor unions and management relations. With all the recent news and headlines on unions and employment strikes, this series aims to demystify the labor framework, laws, and the underlying reasonings that shape our current system. And who better to start this series than our guest, Dean Burrell.
Dean, a distinguished labor and employment attorney, brings unparallele...
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