Deviant Thinking with Jennifer Thompson

No topic was off limits in this awesome interview with Hayley Darden.  Looking for more engagement at work, Hayley has you covered.  

Hayley's nontraditional career has always involved innovation, people, and words. For "part 1" of her career, she helped vet and hire intrapreneurs to the well-known social entrepreneurship organization, Ashoka. In "part 2," she was on the R&D team at a national youth deve...

Networking is not a dirty word. I promise you - networking can be fun and easy. And much of it can be done from your couch with your PJ’s on. Who would have thought that?

In today’s episode, I share my 3 Deviant Strategies for Networking and I promise none of them has to do with a Chamber of Commerce Meeting. 

Instead, we look at ways to authentically and helpfully connect with people in your network. Ways that any of you can feel go...

The future of interviewing is changing.  Virtual Interviews will be commonplace. Do you know how to set yourself up for success?

Well - I gotcha ya!  I have been working in the online Zoom world for what feels like a lifetime now. AND as you all know I am a bit Deviant. So in today’s episode I share some of my SECRET tricks that will help  you interview like a pro.

Don’t have an interview coming up? Never fear, this episode will bene...

Today’s guest is Tricia Carey of the Lenzing Group. Tricia is a well-known advocate for innovation and sustainability in the textile and apparel industry.

Tricia directs the Global Business Development team for apparel brands and retailers, with a special interest in advancing more sustainable apparel development from fiber to consumer use.

In today’s podcast, Tricia shines the light on the global perspective of how the CO...

There is no time like the present to get your house in order. And, I don't mean cleaning out your closets. I mean cleaning up your career house. 

How do you make everything shiny and new so that as we come out of the COVID-19 haze we are ready to move our careers forward? 

In today's podcast, I interview Courtney Cook, and she has some great suggestions for what you can be doing to clean your career house and be ready post-...

You don’t have to be looking for a job for this podcast to have impact. 

This podcast is about becoming the kind of person, employee, consultant, teacher, etc. that stands out for being the best in what they do.  

“Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You” is the statement that Steve Martin gives when asked for advice on how to be a good comedian and it is the title of Cal Newport’s book by the same title. 

What does it take to BE REMARKABLE?...

In today’s podcast I am baring it all!  Pulling back the curtain on how I work from home!

I promise you won’t see naked knees (or anything else for that matter). But I will share what I have learned after 20+ years working from home, both as an entrepreneur and a corporate warrior. I have seen it all. The good. The bad. And the fuzzy pajamas.

It can be enough to drive lesser mortals a bit crazy.

But, never fear!  I’ve got you covered.

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A special interview with Pim de Morree from the Corporate Rebels.

Pim has spent the past few years interviewing amazing companies around the world.  These stories are shared in their new book Corporate Rebels.

Today, Pim shares the mission of the Corporate Rebels, talks about some of the great companies he has visited, and what makes them stand out.  He also gives you a glimpse of what you need to do to be the type of pers...

With a world crisis happening, how do you ground yourself to come out of this in a better position?  

There is some good news in all of the craziness!

You got time.  Time like you have never had before. With activities canceled, commutes nonexistent, and work changing.  There is the opportunity of time.

In this weeks podcast episode we discuss how you can be resilient, flexible, and agile in this time to come out ahead in your life an...

Loving your job is a good thing. Right?  

You can just relax and get the work done. 

But what if something changes unexpectedly? Are you ready?  Have you done the work to shift companies or apply for that promotion?

Today, I will share why you always need to be prepared for unexpected changes that can affect your career. And how not to get caught flat-footed and left behind.

We will explore the 3 areas of development to focus...

Ever feel like you are running out of time?

 That the battle of age is winning? That you just might not be as relevant as you thought in this market place?

These are fears that I hear every day. But I am here to BUST THAT MYTH!

With this episode of the Deviant Thinking Podcast, I am handing you the sledge hammer that will help you bust through this mindset once and for all.

Join me as I share insights on the mindset needed to...

Curiosity killed the cat, or did it?

In today's episode, we will get curious about the #1 most sought after leadership skill. Curiosity is a buzzword among leaders. It is being seen as the superpower in leadership today. 

Are you curious enough? 

How do you show curiosity? 

Can you grow the skill (yes, I called curiosity a skill) of curiosity?

Learn how curiosity can make you a better leader, how it can help you land a job. And how...

Standing out and being remarkably different is essential in any job hunt. And even more so when just starting out in a new career. 

While you might be feeling like you don’t have enough experience and that wish you could magically make some appear. Don’t stress. There is still so much that you can capture in your resume to stand out and be remarkably different. 

Today I’m going to demonstrate how you can take the experience that you ...

We have all wished we could see into the inside of the brain of the hiring manager.  

Celia Hurley has been rapidly growing a team at the University of Technology, Sidney.  

Today she shares her experiences, good stories, and ways to stand out and BE REMARKABLE in your interview. 

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What is it that we are really seeking? Who came up with the idea of work/life balance anyway?

You and I both know that showing up to a job and feeling like we have to give our left arm is not very fun. It causes stress, hurts relationships, and damages our health. But how do we find this Work/Life balance that everyone is seeking?

Today, I explore the real disconnect that drives us to scream, “I need more work/life balance.”

What if y...

I love a good story. Actually, everyone likes a good story. We are wired for story.

So the question is…

Are you owning your story?

There is so much to story:
It is how we communicate.
It defines us
It helps us get ahead. 

Today I am deep diving into story. I will be discussing why story is sooooo important to your career — and sharing how to tell your story, even if you are currently uncomfortable with your story or don’t k...

Breakin’ the rules. That is what we are always doing here at Deviant Thinking. 

What rules am I talking about? All of those should’s and the conventional wisdom that is driving you crazy and limiting your career. 

Rule-breakers move ahead. 

Rule-breakers get noticed. 

And Rule-breakers flourish.

Rules are sneaky devils. They show up where we least expect them. They masquerade as protection, but what they really do is shackle our dreams ...

We all know we need a resume. Oh, but the excuses we all have for procrastinating this vital task. 

No one wants to be caught with an outdated resume, but somehow we never seem to find the time to chunk one out. 

Today, I am going to share why it is essential to have an updated resume, what makes a modern and compelling resume, and how to capture your data, so you have everything you need. I promise this won’t be boring or the same o...

When it comes to building a successful career, there’s no doubt that you’re going to have to get out there and network. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re going to love it!

Today, I share strategies and real-world advice to help make Networking “not a dirty word.”

You and I both know how much time it takes to cultivate a great network, right? Hours, if not days, of follow up, events, and putting yourself out there.  

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