Episodes

  • Uncovering the Why and Why That Matters

    Uncovering the Why and Why That Matters
    Jul 16 2021

    Have you ever felt lost in your career? Are you concerned about feelings of purposelessness and discomfort? Today Dr. Candace talks with Kat Gordon, Founder, and Owner of Muddy’s Bake Shop, about her journey into entrepreneurship, why it is critical to match your passion with your purpose, and the difference between being on a waterwheel and a hamster wheel. She also highlights the power of visioning your future and defines if you want to be effective or efficient.

    Check out Dr. Candace’s website: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/

    Check out Muddy’s Bake Shop https://www.muddysbakeshop.com/
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    40 mins
  • Find a Mentor Who Challenges You

    Find a Mentor Who Challenges You
    Oct 21 2020
    How many people have sowed the seeds of wisdom and guidance to help you navigate your career? Dr. Candace Steele Flippin attributes her success to others: “The reason I’ve been able to achieve as much as I have been able to is because of the investment others have poured into me and I want to pass that on.” On today’s episode of Beyond the Gap, Dr. Candace talks with two of her mentees, Tamika Morris and Tyler Craft. Tamika shares what she wishes people would see in her generation. Tyler shares what he defines as a “zeitgeist of authenticity”. They both share what they wish they had known earlier in their careers. Check out Dr. Candace’s website: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/
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    51 mins
  • Millennial Career Insights (w/Dr. Shmeka Gibson)

    Millennial Career Insights (w/Dr. Shmeka Gibson)
    Apr 13 2020

    Have you ever found yourself wondering how to engage Millennials in the workplace? Or why your retention rate is so low? Today, Dr. Candace talks with Dr. Shmeka Gibson, author, Founder & CEO of SG Consulting & Data, and Board President at Changing the Mindset Inc. Dr. Gibson helps people identify and modify behaviors to achieve the goals they are trying to reach. As a Millennial herself, Dr. Gibson shares about her own path to her current success and what experiences helped her feel valued or contributed to her feeling not valued. Dr. Gibson also discusses how to build skills with or without formal education so you can get ahead in your career.

    Check out Dr. Candace’s website: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/

    Find out more about Dr. Shmeka Gibson: www.sgcdata.org, www.changingthemindset.org
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    22 mins
  • When to Quit? (w/Debbie Harvey)

    When to Quit? (w/Debbie Harvey)
    Apr 13 2020

    What do you hate about your job? Are you considering quitting but wondering if it’s the right move for you? In today’s episode Dr. Candace speaks with Debbie Harvey, Founder & CEO of DHW Executive Consulting. She uses an integrated communications approach to help businesses evolve their brands. They discuss determination and its positive and negative sides, whether Gen-Xers haze Millennials or not, and questions to ask yourself as you consider if it’s time to leave your job.

    Check out Dr. Candace’s website: https://candacesteeleflippin.com/
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    28 mins
  • Office Politics (w/John Daniel)

    Office Politics (w/John Daniel)
    Mar 8 2020

    Frustrated by office politics? Organizational behavior expert, John Daniel, joins Dr. Candace Steele Flippin to talk about the good, bad and science behind office politics. Tune in as John shares a rarely discussed contribution of his generation and offers tips to help you navigate office politics.

    Check out his TEDx talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/john_daniel_everything_will_be_alright

    Learn more about this episode at beyondthegappodcast.com
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    23 mins