In episode 112 we sit down with renowned management scholar Dr. Yehuda Baruch to unpack one of today’s biggest questions: Are careers truly more dynamic now than in the past? Drawing on a decade of population‑level labor market data from Bulgaria, Dr. Baruch reveals surprising insights about job mobility, career transitions, wage growth, multinational vs. local employers, and the evolving nature of “career stability.”

If you want actionable insights on navigating modern careers this conversation offers a rare data‑driven look at the future of work.

You can find Dr. Baruch here (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/people/5xb698/professor-yehuda-baruch)

You can find his most recent book, “Managing Career & Employability” here (

https://bookshop.org/p/books/managing-careers-and-employability-yehuda-baruch/7cf2e77b4039d944?ean=9781529751840&next=t)

You can find the paper we discuss here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2025.104180

In Episode 111, we kick off 2026 with a powerful conversation featuring Drs. Julian Barling and Simon Rego, co-authors of The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Leaders. Together, they explore how evidence-based psychological strategies can help leaders manage stress, burnout, anxiety, and other mental health challenges that undermine leadership effectiveness.

Key insights include:

* Why mental health isn’t just personal—it’s professional, and how leaders’ emotional states shape organizational culture.

* Practical, science-backed tools from therapy to improve resilience and decision-making.

* How leaders can use this workbook to build skills privately, cost-effectively, and sustainably.

* Why focusing on leaders’ well-being is critical for team performance and psychological safety.

* The surprising gap in research on leaders’ mental health—and what needs to change.

You can find Dr. Barling at https://julianbarling.com/

You can find Dr. Rego at https://www.simonrego.com/

You can purchase their book from the publisher here:

https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648484773/the-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-workbook-for-leaders/?srsltid=AfmBOorV2FnZrax04gQ-Q-3ToPAaNfiQycuNWq890eHfcb5CrdTq5bNe

In Episode 110, we are joined by Dr. Gena Cox, IO psychologist, executive coach, and author of Leading Inclusion. We explore what it really takes to create workplaces where everyone thrives. Gina introduces her R-E-D-I framework (Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) and explains why respect must come first to build trust and meaningful inclusion.

You can find Dr. Cox on her website (https://genacox.com/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox/).

You can buy Leading Inclusion here (https://genacox.com/product/leading-inclusion-book/).

You can download 25 Ways and sign up for Dr. Cox’s email newsletter here (https://genacox.com/respectebo25ways/).