3, 2, 1 iRelaunch Podcast

Episode 46: Financial Strategies for Career Breaks and Returning to Work with Jean Chatzky

Jean Chatzky, financial editor of NBC’s TODAY and weekly podcast host of “HerMoney with Jean Chatzky” answers the financial questions surrounding a relaunch in this must-listen episode. Jean and Carol discuss how to calculate the financial impact of a career break, what you can do during your career break to…

Episode 45: A Paycut May Be Your Springboard to Success with Mara Feldman

Mara Feldman was a multiple award-winning pharmaceutical sales representative and regional sales trainer at GlaxoSmithKline when she left to become a stay-at-home mother. Mara decided to return to work eight years later. In this podcast, Mara describes how she knew it was time to go back to work, the difficulty…

Episode 44: To Achieve Success, Be "Gutsy" with Kate White

Best-selling author, international speaker, and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, Kate White knows what women can do to get ahead and achieve their goals. In this episode, Carol talks with Kate about her latest book, The Gutsy Girl Handbook: Your Manifesto for Success, Kate’s inspirational guide to career success. Touching…

Episode 43: Keep the Pilot Light Burning on Your Career with Lisa Heffernan

Lisa Heffernan, co-founder with Mary Dell Harrington of "Grown and Flown," and best-selling author of Goldman Sachs : The Culture of Success, joins Carol to discuss her varied career path and the motivations that led to her professional decisions (here’s a hint: sometimes the answers come to you – you…

Episode 42: Valuing Your Personal and Professional Skills as a Technical Relauncher with Jane Pastoor

"You don't unlearn what you already know!" Jane Pastoor, two-time relauncher and Sr. Manager for Systems Engineering at Raytheon, shares her relaunch story in this informative episode. Jane talks with Carol about what led to her career break (and her perception that it would mark the end of her technical…

Episode 41: A Deeper Dive into Interviews - Answering the Toughest Questions with Mary Beth Barrett Newman

The interview process has become more and more complex over time. Are you ready to answer even the toughest questions with confidence? In this podcast Carol speaks with Mary Beth Barrett-Newman, the founder and President of 2nd Career Consulting, a moderator on the iRelaunch Return to Work Forum private Facebook…

Episode 40: After a Career Break - "Secrets to Re-entering the Workforce" with Lesley Jane Seymour

Lesley Jane Seymour, former More magazine Editor In Chief and creator of CoveyClub.com, interviews Carol Fishman Cohen on the secrets to re-entering the workforce. Lesley and Carol discuss the growing number of reentry internship programs and employers’ recognition of the high-caliber value of relaunchers. Carol offers the “two most important…

Episode 39: The 5 Critical Phases of Returning to Work with Jill Kravetz

What are the 5 most important phases of your relaunch and how can you best break them down into actionable steps to ensure your success? Join iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen as Jill Kravetz, iRelaunch CEO talks to her about the foundation of the iRelaunch Return to Work…

Episode 38: "Optimizing LinkedIn Profiles, Networking, and Learning" with Oliver Schinkten

Join Carol and Oliver Schinkten, LinkedIn Staff Author, Business, Education & eLearning for this informative episode detailing how relaunchers can best use all that LinkedIn offers. Whether it’s learning how to portray yourself in your Profile, using LinkedIn Learning resources to build your confidence and skills, expanding your networking opportunities,…

Episode 37: Transitions - Pursuing a Career You Love After a Career Break with Diane Lindsey-Adler

If you’ve ever considered relaunching in a new career but feel discouraged by the lengthy training and interviewing path ahead, you’ll find this podcast with Diane Lindsey-Adler inspiring. A successful marketing professional with Revlon, Diane took a 7-year career break to raise her children. The serious food allergies her second…

Episode 36: Re-entering the Workforce as a Financial Planner with Eleanor Blayney

Recently retired from her position as Special Advisor on Gender Diversity for the Certified Financial Planner Board, Eleanor Blayney, a long-time advocate for women in financial planning, speaks with Carol about the role of Certified Financial Planners in providing 360-degree guidance in personal financial management. She and Carol discuss the…

Episode 35: "Meet 100 People" - Networking with Confidence with Pat Hedley

In this episode, Carol speaks with Pat Hedley, author of “Meet 100 People: A How-to Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone's Missing.” A relauncher herself, Pat shares specific tips about the importance of being proactive and consistent about networking and how you can become more successful with a…