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Side of the Mic

Podcast by AB SoBizze

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The professional development podcast that respects your time & intelligence by giving you the takeaway first. Then I’ll outline the learnable steps to get there, breaking down complex ideas into manageable actions. I’m an educator that has taught since 2016 & over 30 sections from the fundamentals of business, entrepreneurship, marketing, & human relations in the workplace. I’m also a career coach. My doctoral research focuses career adaptability & career engagement for those navigating transitions. You'll get the "why it works" & the "how to do it".

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51 episodes

episode CCE50 | Accountability and Responsibility: Stop Waiting to Be Asked artwork

CCE50 | Accountability and Responsibility: Stop Waiting to Be Asked

There is a difference between being busy and being dependable. That difference matters in classrooms, workplaces, families, organizations, friendships, and relationships. It matters because people are not just remembering what we say. They are remembering whether we follow through, whether we contribute, and whether we help move things forward when things are not convenient. Lately, I have been reminded of that in conversations with students, colleagues, and peers. As an educator, career coach, and PhD student, I have had a full season of teaching, learning, advising, and reflecting. And through it all, one message keeps showing up: accountability and responsibility are not old-fashioned ideas. They are essential life skills. Responsibility means doing what is expected of you in your role. Accountability means owning your actions, your choices, and your follow-through. Those two things sound simple, but they shape how people experience us. Too often, people stay stuck in the past and use it as a reason why things cannot change. The past should be understood, respected, and learned from. But the past should not become a permanent excuse. Remembering what happened is wise. Living there is limiting. Growth requires more than memory. It requires ownership. That is especially true when we work with other people. Shared responsibility means we do not expect one person or a small group of people to carry everything. It means we contribute without needing to be chased. It means we support the mission, not just the conversation about the mission. Complaining is easy. Solutions require effort. If something is not working, it is fair to say so. But if we are going to voice concerns, we should also be willing to listen to feedback, consider another perspective, and offer a path forward. Accountability is not about perfection. It is about willingness.

23 May 2026 - 14 min
episode CCE49 - Design Your Own Career Curriculum artwork

CCE49 - Design Your Own Career Curriculum

Your career does not have to be something you passively “go through.” You can curate it like a syllabus: choose the core skills you need, add electives that keep you energized, and build in assessments that help you reflect, adapt, and grow. This episode connects naturally to career adaptability, engagement, and confidence by showing listeners how to design a life and career that is both practical and personally meaningful. * C - Core competencies. The essential skills, knowledge, and habits that support your next step. * A - Add electives. The creative outlets, side interests, and joy practices that replenish your energy. * R - Reflect and reassess. The check-ins, journaling, and feedback moments that tell you what is working. * E - Experiment and evolve. The small action steps that help you adapt without needing to have everything figured out. When you combine these four pieces, you create something powerful: a personal syllabus for career advancement. That syllabus does not need to be formal. It just needs to be honest. Ask yourself: What do I need to learn next? What gives me energy? How will I check my progress? What small experiment can I try this week? This is how we make career development feel less overwhelming and more human. This is also why creative outlets matter. They are not luxuries to add after everything else is done. They are part of the design. They help us stay engaged, reduce burnout, and remember that we are more than our job titles. A career that lasts is not built only on effort. It is built on energy, reflection, and intentional design. So this week, I encourage you to create your own one-page career syllabus: * 3 core competencies * 2 creative electives * 1 reflection question * 1 experiment for the week * Then share it with a friend. Because growth is stronger when it is spoken, shared, and supported. My Professional Hub via Beacons [https://beacons.ai/sobizze]

2 May 2026 - 8 min
episode CCE46 - Is Your Resume a Biography or a Brochure? artwork

CCE46 - Is Your Resume a Biography or a Brochure?

Control the Scan: Why Your Resume is a Billboard, Not a Diary In this Commuter Chronicles episode, we are talking about the one-page resume, but not in a rigid, outdated way. This is about strategy. Your resume is not your whole story; it is your first signal. Your application is your details. Your LinkedIn or portfolio is your proof. In this episode, I break down how to control the flow, highlight what matters, and present yourself like someone worth interviewing. If you have ever wondered why your resume is not getting results, this conversation will help you think clearer, write stronger, and build a job search strategy that actually works. * Ditch the Columns: I know the templates on Canva are pretty. But Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and tired human eyes don't read in zig-zags. Control the flow. Top to bottom. Left to right. Boring? Yes. Effective? Absolutely. * The "One-Line Header" Trick: Get your Phone, Email, and LinkedIn URL onto one single line under your name. It saves 3-4 lines of precious real estate that you can use for impact. * The Professional Summary Hook: Don't waste space on an "Objective" that says "Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my skills." That's filler. Write a 2-3 sentence Professional Summary. This is your elevator pitch. It should make the reader think, "Okay, I need to know more about this person." The Application Portal: The Receipts This is where you get to breathe. The online application asks for start dates, end dates, supervisor names, and that random certification you got in Excel back in 2018. Leave the minutiae there. The resume is the highlight reel; the application is the full legal transcript. Stop trying to make the resume do the job of the application portal. LinkedIn / Online Portfolio: The Story This is where the one-page resume comes to life. On a resume, you say "Increased engagement." On LinkedIn, you can show the graphic or write a post about the how. Use your LinkedIn Featured section as the second page of your resume without making the recruiter print anything.

13 Apr 2026 - 12 min
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