šļø SharpHR Career Corner is a podcast created to inform, enlighten, and inspire people at every stage of their career journey. We share practical tips, trusted resources, and conversations with professionals on all topics surrounding careers, work, and professional growth.
SharpHR Second Chapters: Unforgettable Career Stories is a featured series within SharpHR Career Corner. This series focuses on real career pivots, unexpected paths, and the courage it takes to begin again.
Hosted by career coach Karen Sharp-Price, these episodes highlight honest stories from people who have quit jobs, lost roles, reentered the workforce, or chosen a new direction when their work no longer fit. Together, both formats support clarity, confidence, and forward momentum in your career.
New episodes release monthly. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
SharpHR Career Corner spoke with Lisa Stefanie today from TripleTrackHR Partners about her career journey from Education to Human Resources.Ā Plus Lisa shared with us tips for job seekers.Ā You don't want to miss it.Ā
If you are interested in reaching out to Lisa to talk about HR or you need HR assistance in your company her contact information is below.
Lisa Stefanie - President, TripleTrackHR Partners
lisa@tripletrackhrpartners.com
linkedin.com/in/lisa-stefanie-31169b10
6265 Sheridan Drive Suite #106
Williamsville NY, 14221
716.639.8041Ā Ā
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Introduction by David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Scott Holmes - Upbeat Party
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Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
The last episode of 2020 has Karen Sharp-Price talking with another career coach, Cathy Lanzalaco from Inspire Careers.Ā They talk about what job seekers can do in 2021 so that they are successful in finding and landing career opportunities.
The topics include resume writing, the job market outlook in 2021, LinkedIn, and as a candidate how to best stand out among other job seekers.
You don't want to miss out on the conversation that could change how you strategically prepare for finding that new opportunity.
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
McKenzie Higgins joins us today to talk about alternative careers within Law.Ā If you are thinking about law school and would like to hear about a different path than becoming a lawyer then you won't want to miss this episode.Ā Ā
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Feeling stuck in your current position?Ā Have you been laid off or furloughed during COVID-19?Ā Listen to Aleta Mann talk about her story of being let go, reaching out for help, and finding a new career in just a couple of months right in the middle of the pandemic. She explains all the things she went through to help herself change careers and find something she loves to do.
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Interested in learning how to transition into a new career after being in a career for years?Ā Listen to my guest Julie Ann Sullivan talk about how she started out with a psychology degree, moved into accounting and transitioned again after 30 years into Joyology and Laughter Therapy Trainer, C-Suite Network Advisor, Trainer for HR Education Network, Certified Virtual Presenter and started Your Catalyst of Culture.Ā Ā
She has successfully pivoted into different careers that continue to help her grow and develop as a human being.Ā
She has written A Little Bit of Gratitude Goes a Long Way, Catalysts of Culture ā How Visionary Leaders Activate the Employee Experience, and Blueprint for Employee Engagement, 37 Essential Elements to Influence, Innovate and Inspire.Ā You can see the full list of books she has written atĀ https://julieannsullivan.com/books-gifts/
To connect with Julie Ann Sullivan go to: https://julieannsullivan.com/about-julieann/
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
This episode we talk to 3 recent college graduates and discuss how each of them were able to find employment in their chosen career field especially during the pandemic.Ā They share tips on what worked and what didn't in their job search.Ā We hear about some of their good vs. bad interviews.Ā And they leave us with 3 things job seekers can do to help them find opportunities in their field.Ā You won't want to miss it!
If you want to reach out to them here are their contact info.
Madison Cratsley - linkedin.com/in/madison-cratsley
Nicole Conklin - linkedin.com/in/nicole-conklin
Greg Hester - linkedin.com/in/roger-hester
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Are you looking for a new career?Ā Have you always loved numbers, been described as a people person, and self-motivated?Ā Then you will want to listen to this episode with Nick Aguglia from Equitable Advisors as he explains about the career of a financial advisor. Nick is a great resource if you are interested in learning more or becoming a financial advisor.
You can reach Nick Aguglia at 716-626-2596Ā of on LinkedIn atĀ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-aguglia-487bb246/
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
SharpHR Career Corner sits down and talks with JoAnne Sundell, co-owner of Dark Forest Chocolate which is Western New York's first small-batch chocolate maker.Ā Listen to how JoAnne and her husband Dan decided to become bean-to-bar chocolate makers.Ā JoAnne shares great tips on what is important when deciding to open up a business.Ā She shares resources like the book she credits for shifting her mindset into more of a positive frame of mind -Ā The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander
Plus JoAnne talks about networking and how important it is when starting your own business.Ā She creditsĀ New York State Women, Inc - Buffalo Niagara ChapterĀ and the women that have given her the support and advice she needed.
If you enjoy this episode please leave a review and share with your friends.Ā
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Wednesday May 06, 2020
Join SharpHR Career Corner this episode as we learn about a Buffalo Business Facebook group called G.R.O.W. that was started during the COVID-19 pandemic to help support small businesses and sales professionals.Ā They are growing fast each week.Ā They share helpful information, provide networking opportunities and plenty of workshops and educational events.Ā The three co-creators of this Facebook page are Michael Anderson, Kanishka Wanninayaka, and Connie Keough Whitesell.Ā Enjoy!
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Join SharpHR Career Corner as we discuss with Daniel Schlein from Alliance Advisory Group, three things you can do right now to help prepare, plan and create a financial strategy especially during COVID-19.Ā We discuss holistic planning, how money is emotion, how to create a budget, and the differences between good and bad debt.Ā We packed a lot of information into the 30 minutes. If you would like a copy of the budget template please contact either Dan or Karen and we would be happy to send it to you no strings attached.
If you would like to reach out to Dan Schlein at Alliance Advisory Group, you can contact him atĀ daniel.schlein@allianceadvisorygroup.comĀ or call him atĀ 716-817-7109 x262Ā (Work).
If you would like to reach out to Karen Sharp-Price at SharpHR, you can contact her atĀ sharphumanresources@gmail.comĀ or visit www.sharphumanresources-buffalo.com
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Music provided by:
Konstantin Kasyanov - Relaxed Inspiring Corporate
Introduction by: - David Bittner, Independent Producer - David Bittner, LLC
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