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Episode 4: How Can I Regain My Confidence after My Career Break? with Valerie Cherneski

If you're feeling intimidated about getting out there and talking to potential employers, you're not alone. It is quite common for relaunchers to feel a lack of confidence. iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen interviews executive coach Valerie Cherneski about how to regain and project confidence while in the…

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Episode 5: Relaunching as an Entrepreneur: From Pad and Paper to Industry Leader with Mindy Diamond

iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen interviews relauncher Mindy Diamond, Founder and CEO of Diamond Consultants. Carol and Mindy discuss the sometimes circuitous route to career passion and relaunching in a new career.

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Episode 6: The Key Step You Cannot Skip to Relaunch Your Career Successfully with Carroll Welch

What's the most important step you can take when you're thinking about returning to work? It may not be what you think. Carol speaks with career coach, Carroll Welch.

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Episode 7: What Can I Do During My Career Break To Maximize My Relaunch Success? with Arjan Eenkema van Dijk

We are on career breaks for a reason - usually child care, eldercare or another reason of equal importance. However, as we prepare to relaunch, taking a course, engaging in volunteer work, or working occasionally on a paid special project can be great resume and conversation material. In this 4th…

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Episode 8: When Dad Returns to Work After a Career Break with Dave Carty

How do relaunches differ (or do they?) when the traditional roles are reversed and the father takes the career break? Hear one father's relaunch journey as iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen interviews Dave Carty, father of three who took a 13-year career break to be home with his…

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Episode 9: Don't Talk Yourself out of an Opportunity with Cheryl McGee Wallace

iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen speaks to successful relauncher Cheryl McGee Wallace about networking and maintaining the confidence you need to pursue return to work opportunities.

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Episode 10: Salary Negotiation Tips for Relaunchers with Katie Donovan

Ensure you're getting what you're worth. Salary negotiation expert, Katie Donovan of Equal Pay Negotiations LLC, shares tips with iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen. Katie is a founding member of the MA Equal Pay Coalition and a co-president of the Massachusetts branch of American Association of University Women…

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Episode 11: Career Transitions and Relaunching with Arjan Eenkema van Dijk

Is going to back to your pre-career break profession always the best choice? Not always. Here is how to evaluate the best fit for you now as you relaunch your new career. Carol speaks with career coach Arjan Eenkema van Dijk.

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Episode 12: Getting Your Family Involved in Your Relaunch with Michelle Friedman

In this episode of 3,2,1 iRelaunch, Carol Fishman Cohen talks with Michelle Friedman, Founder of Advancing Women's Careers and Special Advisor to iRelaunch about how best to approach your relaunch plans with your family. Carol and Michelle explore both conceptual and practical ways to deal with some of the most…

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Episode 13: Getting the Most Out of Social Media for Relaunchers with Carroll Welch

iRelaunch Chair and Co-Founder Carol Fishman Cohen speaks with career coach Carroll Welch about social media tips for relaunchers. Figure out what the critical components are of a relauncher's LinkedIn profile, how to describe a career break and / or career transition, and how to get the most out of…

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