Off The Dome Radio

Episode 197: Randy Brown, Executive Career Mentor at Butler University and Former Anthem Chief HR Officer

Episode  |  October 21st, 2022  |  1 hr 15 mins

career advice, career development, career tips, company culture, company culture tips, how to be a leader, job search, job search advice, job search tips, personal branding, workplace culture

Randy Brown is an Executive Career Mentor & MBA Leadership Coach at Butler University. Before joining Butler, Randy gained 32+ years of experience as an HR professional, leader, Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer role at Anthem, a Fortune 50 healthcare company. He also provided value in roles at RCA, GE, and Thomson.

In this interview, Randy discusses the key lessons learned from his corporate executive experience, including contributing to a healthy company culture, seeking enriching feedback from others, and how to maximize your experience at an organization. He also dives into many of the principles he instills in his undergraduate and MBA students, including job search tips, building a meaningful personal brand, finding your passions, and navigating today's job landscape in a digital age.

Episode 35: College Admission Scandal, FDA and the Opioid Addiction Fight, Power of Asking, Effective Time Management, and Professional Self Awareness

Episode  |  March 19th, 2019  |  55 mins 18 secs

addiction, college admissions, confidence, fda, honesty, job search, lori loughlin, opioids, power of asking, professionalism, self awareness, time managment

Drawing from the biggest stories from last week, we discuss the FDA and the newest opioid legislation, and the effects that it could have on doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. We also discuss the recent college admission scandal and the overlying issue with the college admission process.

We talk about some life events involving the power of asking. Involving our readings from this week, we get into effective time management and being aware of how negative habits and fear can keep you in a job that doesn't truly fulfill you.

Episode 19: How to Win Your Next Interview or Presentation

Episode  |  January 22nd, 2019  |  29 mins 55 secs

body language, communication, confidence, elevator pitch, emotional intelligence, interview tips, interviews, job search, mindset, negotiation, persuasion, presentations, public speaking, question asking, self-improvement, visualization

Nervous about that next interview or elevator pitch, or looking to improve your presentation or negotiation skills? In this episode, we explain strategies to help you have a more memorable conversation when convincing someone to hire you or trust in you. We discuss the right questions to ask, the research and homework you need to do leading up to your meeting, as well as the key points to hit when explaining your personal value and how you can help someone.

Episode 18: Breaking Through A Work Environment with Limited Flexibilty

Episode  |  January 17th, 2019  |  50 mins 44 secs

book talk, cliff bar, cross-functional collaboration, fail successfully, job search, limited work flexibility, reacting vs responding, unproductive working environment

Are you currently in a work situation where you wish you had more freedom and flexibility? We discuss the important steps you can take individually to make your transition from college to the work office a healthy and productive one, and the strategies you can implement to take ownership of your role at your company and make an important difference.