Career Dreams

215: Thinking About Thinking

Mar 31, 2026

Thinking at work can often feel invisible, but it’s never been more important. In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore why critical and strategic thinking matter more now than ever in an AI-enabled workplace, how they differ, and why technology hasn’t replaced our responsibility for judgment. As AI...

214: Having Agency is Essential

Mar 24, 2026

In this episode of the Career Dreams Podcast, Chase and Michelle explore why having agency is essential for growth at every stage of your career. They break down what agency really means (and what it doesn’t), drawing on research like self‑efficacy and self‑determination theory to make the concept practical and...

213: The Way You Listen Can Change What People Say

Mar 17, 2026

Does the way you listen change what people say?

In this episode, Michelle & Chase explore how the quality of your listening shapes the quality of your conversations. They discuss why active, intentional listening makes interactions more meaningful, memorable, and impactul, and how it can transform relationships at work...

212: The Power of Observation

Mar 10, 2026

What could you learn by observing? In this episode, Michelle and Chase explore the often-overlooked power of observation, and why simply spending time in other departments, with intention, can be one of the most valuable development experiences in an organization.

They talk about how stepping into the day-to-day work...

211: The Challenge and Genuis of Simplicity

Mar 3, 2026

Michelle and Chase explore why deep understanding must come before simple solutions, and how that mindset leads to better habits and more intentional career growth. Inspired by James Clear and Atomic Habits they explore the importance in understanding details before simplifying.

3 - 2 - 1 Artcle: Ignorance vs....