Career Dreams

Hosted by Michelle Baker and Chase Batt

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200

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Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

This podcast provides career development strategies and resources to help you learn and grow professionally. Hosted by Michelle Baker and Chase Batt with FORUM Credit Union's award-winning Talent Development team.

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August 25, 202636 min

236: Mattering At Work

Mattering at work is more than being included or appreciated. It's knowing your presence and contributions make a difference. In this episode, Michelle and Chase talk about the everyday moments that help people feel seen, valued, and needed, and why those moments matter more than we may realize. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

August 18, 202625 min

235: Rock, Chalk, Talk, Walk

This episode of Career Dreams explores a simple but powerful framework for moving from wishing to pursuing: Rock, Chalk, Talk, and Walk. Chase and Michelle break down how to choose a meaningful goal, make it real, share it wisely, and take the small, courageous steps that turn Career Dreams into reality. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

August 11, 2026Episode 23426 min

234: Pushing Through the Discomfort of Negative Feedback

Negative feedback can be uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to define your growth. Michelle and Chase explore how to pause before reacting, separate helpful feedback from destructive criticism, and decide whose opinions truly deserve a seat in your career journey. This is a practical, honest conversation about learning from feedback without letting it limit your Career Dreams. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

August 4, 2026Episode 23324 min

233: Career Health and Career Wellbeing

A healthy career isn't just about what looks good on paper, it's also about how your work actually feels day to day. In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase explore the difference between career health and career wellbeing, and why both matter for building a meaningful, sustainable career. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

July 28, 2026Episode 2327 min

232: Five Years Ago, I Wouldn't Believe This

Sometimes we're so focused on what's next that we forget to notice we're already living pieces of the dream we once hoped for. In this episode of Career Dreams, Chase reflects on growth, gratitude, change, and the question: what does the next version of you need to embrace, learn, or let go of? Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

July 21, 2026Episode 23128 min

231: The Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor

Mentors and sponsors both matter in career growth, but they serve different roles. This conversation breaks down the difference and why both can shape the opportunities, guidance, and support you receive along the way. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

July 14, 2026Episode 23023 min

230: The 4 Es of Career Development

Career growth & development is bigger than just getting training. In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase breakdown the 4 Es of development - Education, Engagement, Exposure, and Experience, and share how each one can help you grow and develop in a more intentional, practical way. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

July 7, 2026Episode 22923 min

229: 5 Drivers of Career Happiness

Titles, promotions, and accomplishments matter... but they don't tell the whole story. In this episode, Michelle & Chase explore five often-overlooked drivers of career happiness and how they can help us build careers that are meaningful, not just impressive. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

June 30, 2026Episode 22820 min

228: Finding Joy in Everyday Work

What if the workplace burnout story isn't the whole story? In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase talk about finding joy at work and not in a "forced fun" or toxic positivity kind of way, but through purpose, progress, connection, and support. They also explore how leaders can create an environment where joy has room to grow by reducing overwhelm, recognizing effort, and strengthening team connection. Article: The Quiet Erosion of Hope at Work - Everything DiSC Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!

June 23, 2026Episode 22730 min

227: Tag, You're It

In this episode of Career Dreams, Michelle and Chase talk about "Tag, You're It" — a simple, powerful approach to building meaningful connections. From growing your network through intentional conversations to the impact of recognition and appreciation, this episode is a reminder that strong relationships don't happen by accident. Who should you meet with next — and why? Listen, connect, and keep the momentum going. Got a question? Ask us! Do you have a question you'd like to hear answered on Career Dreams? You can submit an audio recording of your question to be featured on an upcoming episode! Like it? Share it! If you're finding value in exploring your Career Dreams through this podcast, please share it with your friends, followers and colleagues! Also, your ratings and reviews help others find the show...so please, let us know what you think! You can share your Career Dreams with us anytime via email: careerdreams@forumcu.com . To learn more about making your Career Dreams come true at FORUM Credit Union, visit our website: https://www.forumcu.com/careers Dream on!