Skip to main content
Real Talk Business Conversations | Career Growth, Motivation, Leadership!

Real Talk Business Conversations | Career Growth, Motivation, Leadership!

By Kari Kohal, Career and Leadership Consultant

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the competition surrounding career growth?

Welcome to Real Talk Business Conversations, a podcast with a no-BS approach to helping women build their value and leverage their skills for continued success! Hosted by career coach and leadership consultant Kari Kohal.

In each episode, we will break down today’s hottest business topics surrounding career growth. Stick around for special guests too, where we interview other successful women in business who share practical advice that you can apply immediately to your career.

Subscribe to this new podcast today!
Available on
Amazon Music Logo
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
iHeartRadio Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

How a Culture Turns From Good to Bad & What a Bad Culture Does to a Company | Part 1 Company Culture

Real Talk Business Conversations | Career Growth, Motivation, Leadership!Jan 18, 2023

00:00
20:41
Is Quitting my Job Every Few Years Worth it?
Aug 31, 202329:36
Keeping Cool in Conflict | Best Practices For Workplace Conflict
Aug 09, 202334:11
Best Management and Leadership Style to Gain More Influence & Be More Productive

Best Management and Leadership Style to Gain More Influence & Be More Productive

Whether you hold a leadership title/position or not, you can gain more influence and become a successful leader! In this episode, Angela and I discuss different leadership styles and how they differ from management. Most of all we discuss how important it is to be intentional in your leadership approach to gain the most influence as influence is where success, productivity, and skill-building happen! Follow along to learn how to grow your leadership skills as a woman in business to become a stronger and more influential leader to your team and the people around you.

*************************************************************************************************************************************************

Thank you to our sponsor! Driftless Provisions - Take Your Charcuterie Boards to the Next Level!

Use code BALANCED15 for 15% off your next order!

www.driftlessprovisions.com

***************************************************************************************************************************************************

To help support our podcast, follow/subscribe, like, and share with your friends, family, and coworkers! Spreading the word of Real Talk Business Conversations and how it will help grow their career will support us in bringing on new guests! Sharing is caring :-)


If you are interested in career & leadership coaching and consulting, reach out to me on Instagram @balancedinpink or email kari@balancedinpink.com


As a Career and Leadership Coach with over 16 years of business experience and 10 years of leadership experience, I help amazing women like you leverage your skills, build your confidence, and create the successful career you want. Check out my services here: www.balancedinpink.com


Being a woman in business trying to grow a successful career or grow into leadership is tough. But you don't have to do it alone! Having a career coach and leadership coach by your side could make the difference in getting promotions, growing your career, and getting those raises! Growing your career and not sacrificing your fulfillment and mental health is possible, especially when working with a career coach and leadership coach that has been in your shoes! I would love to be part of your career and leadership journey. Follow me on Instagram @balancedinpink or email kari@balancedinpink.com (no solicitors)

**************************************************************************

Be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast


The episode on Building a Positive Culture. Listen Here


Grab the 2023 planning workbook digital ⁠download now⁠!


Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email or message me on IG @balancedinpink


Check out our website here: ⁠balancedinpink.com⁠


See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their careers with practical career advice and motivation, plus build their leadership skills. We also break down the hottest business topics in the media today!


I would be honored to be your career coach and leadership consultant. Reach out today on Instagram @balancedinpink or visit www.balancedinpink.com


Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Apply today (no solicitors)

Jun 21, 202332:52
Should you Take That Vacation? The Power of Taking Time off & Your Career

Should you Take That Vacation? The Power of Taking Time off & Your Career

Making more healthy diet switches and going vegan, to should you take a vacation, how to prepare at work for a vacation, and how to grow your career into a management role (from our guest Jamie who grew into a Vice President role at a multi-billion dollar company).... this podcast has a little bit of everything and is worth the listen!


To help support our podcast, be sure to follow/subscribe, like, and share with your friends, family, and coworkers! Spreading the word of Real Talk Business Conversations and how it will help grow their career will support us in bringing on new guests! Sharing is caring :-)


If you are interested in career & leadership coaching and consulting, reach out to me on Instagram @balancedinpink or email kari@balancedinpink.com


As a Career and Leadership Coach with over 16 years of business experience and 10 years of leadership experience, I help amazing women like you leverage your skills, build your confidence, and create the successful career you want. Check out my services here: www.balancedinpink.com


Being a woman in business trying to grow a successful career or grow into leadership is tough. But you don't have to do it alone! Having a career coach and leadership coach by your side could make the difference in getting promotions, growing your career, and getting those raises! Growing your career and not sacrificing your fulfillment and mental health is possible, especially when working with a career coach and leadership coach that has been in your shoes! I would love to be part of your career and leadership journey. Follow me on Instagram @balancedinpink or email kari@balancedinpink.com (no solicitors)

**************************************************************************

Be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast


Episode on Building a Positive Culture. Listen Here


Grab the 2023 planning workbook digital ⁠download now⁠!


Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email or message me on IG @balancedinpink


Check out our website here: ⁠balancedinpink.com⁠


See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their careers with practical career advice and motivation, plus build their leadership skills. We also break down the hottest business topics in the media today!


I would be honored to be your career coach and leadership consultant. Reach out today on Instagram @balancedinpink or visit www.balancedinpink.com


Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Apply today (no solicitors)

Jun 07, 202352:16
Don't Ask For a Raise - Do This Instead!

Don't Ask For a Raise - Do This Instead!

Do you feel like it is time for a raise? It probably is! In this episode, I share how to effectively ask for a raise so that your managers will be more receptive and help you in your career journey. The extra money is great, but getting a raise and more career opportunities is better! After listening to this episode, you will gain tools to use immediately in your career!


If you have questions or want to ensure you are prepared for your meeting, reach out today and I can help! As a Career and Leadership Coach with over 16 years of business experience and 10 years of leadership experience, I help amazing women like you leverage your skills, build your confidence, and create the successful career you want. Check out my services here: www.balancedinpink.com


Being a woman in business trying to grow a successful career or grow into leadership is tough. But you don't have to do it alone! Having a career coach and leadership coach by your side could make the difference in getting promotions, growing your career, and getting those raises! Growing your career and not having to sacrifice your fulfillment and mental health is possible, especially when working with a career coach and leadership coach that has been in your shoes! I would love to be part of your career and leadership journey. Follow me on Instagram @balancedinpink or email kari@balancedinpink.com (no solicitors)

**************************************************************************

Be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast

Episode on Building a Positive Culture. Listen Here

Grab the 2023 planning workbook digital ⁠download now⁠!

Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email or message me on IG @balancedinpink

Check out our website here: ⁠balancedinpink.com⁠

See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their careers with practical career advice and motivation, plus build their leadership skills. We also break down the hottest business topics in the media today!

I would be honored to be your career coach and leadership consultant. Reach out today on Instagram @balancedinpink

Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Apply today



When asking for a raise, don't ask for one, share a growth plan instead.

May 10, 202322:26
How to Build & Promote a Successful Culture | Part 2

How to Build & Promote a Successful Culture | Part 2

Welcome to our latest podcast episode on building and promoting a successful culture in your organization. In today's highly competitive business landscape, a strong and positive organizational culture is essential for attracting and retaining top talent, driving innovation, and achieving long-term success.


In this episode, we will discuss practical strategies and tips for building a positive and successful organizational culture, including:


Defining your core values: We'll explore the importance of defining your company's core values for your culture, and how they can serve as the foundation for rebuilding and promoting your work environment.


Creating a culture of transparency and trust: We'll discuss how transparency and trust are critical to building a positive culture and ways to foster these values within your organization.


Hiring the right person for the task: We'll discuss the benefits of collaboration and teamwork and ways to encourage these behaviors within your team by hiring the right person without forcing anything.


In addition to building a positive and successful culture, we'll also discuss how to promote it effectively. We'll explore the role of leadership in promoting a positive culture, the importance of communication and feedback, and ways to measure and track your progress.


Whether you're a business owner, manager, or employee, building a positive culture is critical to your career success. So, tune in to this episode to learn how to build and promote a successful culture in your organization.


**************************************************************************

Be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast

Part 1 on Culture. Listen Here

Grab the 2023 planning workbook digital ⁠download now⁠!

Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email ⁠balancedinpink@gmail.com⁠ or message me on IG @balancedinpink

Check out our website here: ⁠balancedinpink.com⁠

See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their careers with practical career advice and motivation, plus build their leadership skills. We also break down the hottest business topics in the media today!

I would be honored to be your career coach and leadership consultant. Reach out today on Instagram @balancedinpink or balancedinpink@gmail.com

Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Apply today by emailing ⁠balancedinpink@gmail.com


Mar 29, 202338:26
How a Culture Turns From Good to Bad & What a Bad Culture Does to a Company | Part 1 Company Culture

How a Culture Turns From Good to Bad & What a Bad Culture Does to a Company | Part 1 Company Culture

Have you worked or are working at a company where when you started the culture seemed to be thriving? Everyone worked great together and then something happened. Little by little employees started to turn on each other, clicks started, people were always in bad moods, etc. How does this happen? There wasn't a huge blow-up or big event that caused it and managers didn't outwardly promote it. This episode breaks down how a culture turns from good to bad, and what implications it has on a company. Part 2 of this culture series will share how to rebuild and maintain a positive work culture.

Be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast

Is Your Team Holding you Back? How to Know if You Are on a Dysfunctional Team. Listen Here

Grab the 2023 planning workbook digital download now!

Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email balancedinpink@gmail.com or message me on IG @balancedinpink

Check out our website here: balancedinpink.com

See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their careers with practical career advice and motivation, plus build their leadership skills. We also break down the hottest business topics in the media today!

I would be honored to be your career coach and leadership consultant. Reach out today on Instagram @balancedinpink or balancedinpink@gmail.com

Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Apply today by emailing balancedinpink@gmail.com


Jan 18, 202320:41
Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Last & How to Plan For The Best Year Yet | Planning for Success

Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Last & How to Plan For The Best Year Yet | Planning for Success

Ever wonder why you just can't seem to get your new year's resolutions to last? You have the best intentions, you go in with so much motivation, and then they just fizzle out as the year goes on. In this last episode of season 1, we go through 5 reasons why they don't last and how to plan for the best year yet! These planning steps can be used for any aspect of your life! Give it a listen now!

Be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast! Season 2 starts on January 4th, 2023.

Grab the 2023 planning workbook digital download now

Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email balancedinpink@gmail.com or message me on IG @balancedinpink

Check out our website here: balancedinpink.com

See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their careers with practical career advice and motivation, plus build their leadership skills. We also break down the hottest business topics in the media today!

Blog Post / Activity for discovering your purpose Click Here

I would be honored to be your career coach and leadership consultant. Reach out today on Instagram @balancedinpink or balancedinpink@gmail.com 

Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Apply today by emailing balancedinpink@gmail.com 

Dec 21, 202234:50
How to Optimize Your Resume For Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to Get Noticed

How to Optimize Your Resume For Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to Get Noticed

Did you know almost all larger companies utilize ATS in some capacity? Did you also know 88% of qualified resumes go unnoticed within ATS due to the lack of resume optimization? In this short episode, we get right to the point of what you can do to optimize your resume to get noticed in ATS and still have it read well when a human recruiter picks it up. 

If you are wanting a professional to look over your resume or are interested in more job-searching services I would love to be part of your journey. Email me today! I provide many different resume and job searching services starting at $50, that can help you land that job you've been eyeing up.

Also, be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast! Just a simple recommendation to your coworkers would mean the world!

Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email balancedinpink@gmail.com or message me on IG @balancedinpink

Check out our website here: balancedinpink.com

See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their careers with practical career advice, motivation, and leadership skills for women. We also will break down the hottest business topics in the media today!

Nov 30, 202211:09
What Every Resume Should and Shouldn't Have When Job Searching

What Every Resume Should and Shouldn't Have When Job Searching

Job searching and applying can be downright exhausting. You get excited about a job, apply, and then hear nothing back. This episode helps you build a resume that is authentic to you, gets past applicant tracking systems (ATS), and could help you land you that interview. Give it a listen now!

If you are wanting a professional to look over your resume email me today! I provide many different resume and job searching services starting at $50, that can help you land that job you've been eyeing up. 

Be sure to like, follow/subscribe, and share to help support our podcast!

Want to reach out, book a call, or be a guest speaker? Email balancedinpink@gmail.com or message me on IG @balancedinpink

Check out our website here: balancedinpink.com

See you in the next episode! Each episode helps women in business grow their career with practical career advice, motivation, and leadership skills for women. We also will break down the hottest business topics in the media today!

Nov 23, 202227:28
Is Your Team Holding you Back? How to Know if You Are on a Dysfunctional Team.
Nov 02, 202232:11
A Manager's Impact on a Customer Experience
Nov 01, 202208:22
Quiet Quitting. What is it? Should You do it?

Quiet Quitting. What is it? Should You do it?

Have you been seeing or hearing the buzz around quiet quitting and are wondering if it would benefit your career? You will want to listen to this career growth business podcast episode filled with what is quiet quitting, the benefits & the fallbacks, and guidance on other things you can do immediately to improve your mental health and still grow your career! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, share, and like so that we can continue to release new episodes. 

Want to reach out? Follow on Instagram @balancedinpink 

Interested in advertising on the podcast or looking for a career coach? Email me at balancedinpink@gmail.com 

Oct 12, 202223:59
Is it Time to Find a New Job?

Is it Time to Find a New Job?

Ahhh yes the great resignation. You probably know someone who was part of it. But is it right for you? In this episode, you will gain clarity surrounding the great resignation and if it would benefit your career progression. 

Want to reach out? I would love to hear from you. You can find me on Instagram @balancedinpink or email balancedinpink@gmail.com 

Sep 29, 202221:59
Welcome to Real Talk Business Conversations

Welcome to Real Talk Business Conversations

Career growth advice can be overwhelming. Each episode we breakdown the hottest business topics and share practical advice that you can apply immediately in your career.
Sep 21, 202200:54