

CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Chicago Booth believes in life-long career development to help you maintain your professional edge. Through CareerCast, an online, audio recording series, we give alumni and students the chance to hear experts discuss topics such as crafting your story, making an industry or function change, managing employees, taking the entrepreneurial plunge and more. Because these talks are available online, you can access them anytime, anywhere and as often as you want.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We've created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month's topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
You will have the opportunity to submit questions to the speaker in advance of the broadcast. Then check in the third Friday of each month to listen to the interview. For 24 hours after the broadcast, you can submit follow-up questions.
We've created a CareerCast webpage for each broadcast where you can get more information about that month's topic. The page will feature useful links to tools, books, articles and first-hand stories.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 20, 2026 • 30min
How to Build Real Confidence
Build meaningful confidence with CareerCast, hosted by Anita Brick at Chicago Booth. In "How to Build Real Confidence," Christie Garcia, Founder of Mindful Choice Academy, outlines clear strategies for growing authentic self-assurance and tackling everyday challenges. Through practical tools and relatable stories, Christie explains how confidence is built, not inherited—helping you navigate setbacks and move forward intentionally. Whether you're advancing your career, leading a team, or exploring new opportunities, learn what true confidence looks like and how to develop it for lasting success. Listen to all available CareerCast episodes at www.chicagobooth.edu/careercast.

Feb 20, 2026 • 43min
Transforming Kindness into Capital
Unlock the power of applied modern leadership on CareerCast's next episode, "Transforming Kindness into Capital." Join Anita Brick in conversation with James Rhee, educator, investor, and author of The Red Helicopter. Discover non-obvious ways that kindness and trust fuel value creation in both people and enterprises. James shares hard-won wisdom from reviving Ashley Stewart and driving unexpected financial success. Explore the intersection of human connection and economic results, and learn practical strategies to elevate your career and organization. Don't miss this dynamic discussion on redefining goodwill to create tangible, lasting impact. Listen to previous CareerCast episodes at www.chicagobooth.edu/careercast.

Jan 16, 2026 • 31min
Improvising Career Success
On CareerCast's "Improvising Career Success," host Anita Brick talks with Chris Bishop, who moved from touring with major rock bands to shaping strategy and innovation at IBM. He connects life on the road with navigating complex, fast-changing workplaces in surprising, practical ways. Hear how he experiments, pivots, and builds unexpected opportunities at every stage—without a script. If you're curious about mixing creativity with ambition, or wondering how to make your next move when the path isn't clear, this conversation is for you. Listen to previous episodes at www.chicagobooth.edu/careercast.

Dec 19, 2025 • 33min
Where Work Feels Like Winning
What if work could feel less like a grind and more like a win—every single day? On the next episode of CareerCast, host Anita Brick welcomes Dean Carter, visionary HR leader and co-author of Employee Experience Design. Together, they explore what it takes to transform the everyday workplace into a space where people feel truly seen, supported, and motivated. Dean shares stories and proven strategies for building cultures of trust, collaboration, and genuine fulfillment. Whether you're leading teams or mapping your own career journey, you'll gain fresh insights for making work matter. Listen in at www.chicagobooth.edu/careercast.

Dec 19, 2025 • 33min
Where Work Feels Like Winning
What if work could feel less like a grind and more like a win—every single day? On the next episode of CareerCast, host Anita Brick welcomes Dean Carter, visionary HR leader and co-author of Employee Experience Design. Together, they explore what it takes to transform the everyday workplace into a space where people feel truly seen, supported, and motivated. Dean shares stories and proven strategies for building cultures of trust, collaboration, and genuine fulfillment. Whether you're leading teams or mapping your own career journey, you'll gain fresh insights for making work matter. Listen in at www.chicagobooth.edu/careercast.

Nov 21, 2025 • 31min
The Accidental Entrepreneur
From farm roots to AI CEO—discover how Dr. Severence MacLaughlin turned expertise into impact in The Accidental Entrepreneur. Tune in for insight + inspiration.

Oct 17, 2025 • 33min
Amplify Your Impact
Ready to supercharge your career and become unforgettable in today's competitive landscape? Don't miss this episode of CareerCast, hosted by Anita Brick, featuring the globally recognized personal branding leader Goldie Chan. Catch this insightful episode of CareerCast, hosted by Anita Brick, as she talks with widely respected personal branding expert Goldie Chan. Learn how to identify and showcase your unique strengths, build a professional presence that resonates, and shape a career narrative that attracts the attention of top employers—ideal for MBAs, alumni, and ambitious professionals. Goldie shares practical strategies and fresh approaches to help you make your personal brand a valuable asset as you navigate your career journey.

Sep 19, 2025 • 29min
Level Up Your Resilience
Navigating today's constantly changing business environment isn't easy—and resilience isn't just a buzzword. It's a skill you can build, step by step. On the latest episode of CareerCast, host Anita Brick talks with Dr. Lamell McMorris, author of The Power to Persist: 8 Simple Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience. Lamell shares concrete strategies and honest reflections drawn from real-world experience—offering practical ways to adapt to shifts, face setbacks, and approach obstacles with clarity and determination. He'll discuss how strengthening your resilience can directly improve your performance, help you think creatively under pressure, and expand your impact as a leader. With straightforward advice and memorable examples, this conversation is designed to help you develop lasting resilience in your career and everyday life. Join us to see how resilience can shape your path—as a professional and as a person.

Aug 24, 2025 • 30min
How's Work From the Mundane to the Meaningful
Looking for insights to make your work more meaningful, even during uncertain times? Join us for the next CareerCast from Chicago Booth—"How's Work: From the Mundane to the Meaningful in Challenging Times"—with special guest Mef Tefhe, Director of MBA Career Coaching at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Drawing on years of coaching, reflection, and real-world experience, Mef will share practical strategies to help you find purpose, motivation, and direction at work. As the author of the book How's Work?, Mef brings fresh perspectives on finding fulfillment and overcoming obstacles at every career stage. Whether you're feeling stuck, facing career uncertainties, or seeking inspiration for your next step, this episode is packed with actionable advice and authentic stories to help you thrive.

Jul 18, 2025 • 29min
The Power of Career Experiments
Craving a reset, but worried it might be overwhelming? Think again. In the next episode of CareerCast, host Anita Brick sits down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, founder of Ness Labs and author of "Tiny Experiments," for a lively conversation that combines imaginative thinking with practical approaches. Whether you're launching your career, pivoting to something new, or simply looking for fresh ideas, discover how small, evidence-backed experiments can make change more manageable—and more exciting. Anne-Laure draws on neuroscience and her research to show how curiosity and creative exploration can help you meet challenges in unexpected ways. Tune in for clear, actionable tips to navigate your career and personal growth with both structure and curiosity.


