Looped in: Career Conversations

Emotional intelligence is often treated as a simple leadership skill, with one or two basic components, but is it really that straightforward?
In this episode, we explore what emotional intelligence looks like in practice, discuss common misconceptions, and examine how empathy, self-awareness, communication, conflict, and even neurodiversity shape how we work and connect with others.
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What drives you? What helps keep you motivated at work? In this episode, stay in the loop on evidence-based motivational theories.
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Reference
Imran, U. D., Ghazwan, M. F., & Firmansyah, F. (2025). The effect of recognition and appreciation on employee motivation and performance. Economics and Digital Business Review, 6(1), 1-18.

Just In! The First Official League of Organizational Psychologists (LOOP) Podcast Launch! Looped In: Career Conversations. In this episode, we discuss organizational development (and what attracts people to this area), careers in I/O psychology, and resume wins and woes. 
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How much can a resume really communicate in just a few seconds? In this episode, Dr. Alex DeChurch and I discuss applicant tracking systems (ATS), networking, resume strategy, and why understanding your unique value matters just as much as optimizing your resume for the hiring process.
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In this episode, Heather and Alex DeChurch discuss common resume mistakes and how to make your experience stand out. In addition, they also share ways to tell your story and showcase your accomplishments in a way that gets attention from hiring managers and recruiters. 
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In this podcast, Heather introduces the Spheres of Influence framework to help listeners focus their time and energy on what they can actually control in their job search. She shares practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and burnout and use both the Circle of Control and Circle of Influence to make meaningful progress toward career goals.
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I/O Psychology Career Accelerator Workbook

In this episode, Heather talks about the different areas within the field of I/O psychology and how this can lead to confusion and burnout in many new grads and career seekers. She also explains how many I/Os look for certainty before taking action. However, instead of trying to find one perfect "forever" path, work on identifying your strengths, values, and interests. 
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I/O Psychology Career Accelerator Workbook

In this episode, Heather talks about how the job search process can be challenging; however, it's important to prioritize your well-being.  She also shares that she's building something new for the I/O community to help students, new grads, and career transitioners gain more career direction and confidence.
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In this episode, Heather discusses why career readiness in I/O psychology is about more than just resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Using her three-step framework of Know Yourself, Know the Market, and Know Your Path Forward, she explores how new graduates can build clarity and confidence without feeling overwhelmed by all of the possible career directions in the field. 
I/O Career Readiness Checklist
I/O Career Readiness Checklist
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I/O Psychology Career Accelerator Workbook

In this episode, Heather talks about how early-career and aspiring I/O psychologists can build credible portfolios even before working with a single client. She discusses how your coursework, internships, research, LinkedIn content, and side projects can all become valuable portfolio pieces when positioned strategically. 
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I/O Career Accelerator Workbook
FREE I/O Career Accelerator Mini Workbook
Career Clarity Workbook
I/O Psychology Career Accelerator Workbook