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S:2 E:2 - The Power of Women in Financial Services

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0700

A timely reminder for all members of the financial services industry as to where "their bread is buttered" and a call to action. Michael Hausknost discusses the importance of focusing equally on qualitative issues when engaging with clients while calling for more support of women in wealth management and financial planning.

If you are interested in sponsoring more women in financial services, consider a contribution to the Patricia Hausknost Scholarship Fund at UCLA for women in the CFP® program:

https://giving.ucla.edu/Standard/NetDonate.aspx?SiteNum=41&Fund=13570c&Amount=0&AZF=Y&code=M-33231

S:2 E:1 - New Experiences

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0800

Learn what is up next for your host, Michael Hausknost, as he embarks upon new adventures to add to his own experience.

S:1 E: 32 - New Beginnings

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0800

Listen to your host, Michael Hausknost, as he shares with you how even the most difficult obstacles can be overcome and how, in a business context, you can move beyond professional setbacks and/or changes.

S:1 E:31 - Are you sleeping well at night?

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

In a cross-over episode with the L.I.F.E. Podcast, your host, Michael Hausknost, asks that pivotal question to make sure you are doing everything necessary to protect your loved ones and to prepare for a successful future, whether that’s retirement, a career change or anything else. Listen and learn!

S:1 E:30 - Be A Role Model - Every Day

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Be that exceptional person who everyone looks up to for the behaviors you model. It’ll make you stand out in business and in your personal life. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, give you a few pointers so you too can be extraordinary!

S:1 E:28 - Greener Grass - or is it?

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0700

In today’s frenzied job market it’s easy to “jump ship and look for that greener grass on the other side of the fence”. Listen to your host Michael Hausknost, as he imparts some key knowledge points as to when to “jump” and what to look for before making that move so that you will never regret it!

S:1 E:27 - Let’s get physical

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Summer is the best time to pick up good exercise habits that will form a strong foundation to be your best self when it comes to your work product. Your host, Michael Hausknost, provides you with the easy steps to incorporate a healthy exercise habit into your day without sacrificing anything else worthwhile!

S:1 E: 26 - Old Dogs - New Tricks!

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Almost in time for the “Dog Days of Summer”, here is your opportunity to become fully versed in new tricks all the time and be a life-long learner. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, share his experiences and moves to remain relevant over a nearly 40 year career in financial services.

S:1 E: 25 - Take Time off already!

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Congratulations to us! It’s our 25th episode and is it an important one, especially during the summer time. Too many of us never or rarely take time off from work, so stop it!

Learn from our host, Michael Hausknost how you can learn to enjoy your time off and to do it regularly without missing a beat at the office.

S:1 E: 24 - Take Charge!

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Have you ever really taken charge of your career, your personal life, today’s lunch order? Whatever you need to take charge of, listen to our host Michael Hausknost to learn how you can take charge and stay in charge of YOU!

S:1 E:23 - Be Great, Not Just Good

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0700

It’s not enough to be good today, you have to be great, but what does that really mean and can you achieve greatness in your career? Listen to this week’s episode to learn more and take advantage of what our host, Michael Hausknost, shares here.

S:1 E:22 - Building Your Referral Network

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Nothing helps you grow your business like an effective referral network. Listen to your host, Michael Hausknost, for some great insights on how to build and maintain your own referral network that will keep on giving!

S:1 E:21 - First Impressions - The Elevator Pitch!

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

In the third installment of our mini-series on “Selling”, here is your opportunity to build your own perfect elevator pitch (or pitches). Follow along with our host, Michael Hausknost, as he lays out, in simple steps, how to create and use the perfect elevator pitch every time.

S:1 E:20 - First Impressions - what’s your brand?

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

The second of our “Selling” mini-series, today’s episode is devoted to making the right first impression and building a brand, on social media as well as in-person. Our host, Michael Hausknost shares some great insights and practical examples to apply every day!

S:1 E:19 - Selling - what, me???

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

So many of us have an unnatural fear of having to sell something. We’re almost as afraid of that than we are of public speaking and yet both are required to be a successful professional. Episodes 19 through 21 represent a “mini-series” of episodes dedicated to the importance and craft of selling yourself, including how to best market and brand yourself.

Today’s episode contains an overview of the series as well as a deeper dive into losing the fear of selling and getting good at it.

S:1 E:18 - Unconscious Biases - We all have them!

Mon, 31 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

How do we deal with something we’re not even really aware of? Listen to your host Michael Hausknost as he walks you through becoming aware of your unconscious biases and effectively dealing with them. There is no one who doesn’t have unconscious biases, so it’s best to learn more about them!

S:1 E:17 - Back At the Office - At Last! Or.... Oh No!

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Now that vaccinations have picked up steam and more and more of the country is reopening are you ready to open the office back up (as an employer) or go back to the office (as an employee)? Listen to the insights on how to approach this reality the right way with our host Michael Hausknost.

S:1 E: 16 - Diversity - Embrace It!

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Diversity is a fact of life and something we must all embrace in our daily professional and personal lives. Listen to our host, Michael Hausknost, explain why diversity is good for all of us, as we are all one people.

S:1 E: 15 - Philanthropy - Start Early!

Mon, 10 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

In this episode Michael Hausknost discusses the importance of philanthropy and outlining a clear path for giving back and supporting worthy causes in deed and action while furthering your own career.

S: 1 E: 14 - Career Development

Mon, 03 May 2021 09:00:00 -0700

A must listen for everyone who works for a living. Stop letting things happen to you and take charge of your own career, no matter what stage of (professional) life you are in. Follow our hosts five simple steps to get started!

S:1 E: 13 - Focus on YOU!

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

We rarely take out time for ourselves - listen to this episode to learn how to incorporate a little “you time” into your day and become a better person for it, at home and at the office!

S:1 E:12 Leadership

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Today’s episode provides the listener with some simple but important steps to develop leadership skills and to differentiate between “managing” and “leading”. Tune in now to learn some critical skills!

S:1 E:11 Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Like everything else in life that impacts us, we can either let things happen to us, or we can help shape how they happen. The same is true for our democracy. Tune in and find out why it’s important for all of us to participate, no matter what side of the aisle you are on!

S:1 E:10 Values - Stand for something or fall for for anything

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0700

In our 10th episode we explore the importance of personal values, in business and at home. Tune in now to learn how to best define your values and live them every day,

S:1 E:9 Relationships Matter

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Personal relationships are the lynchpins to success throughout your career. In this episode learn how to develop, maintain and grow relationships that will benefit you and those around you.

S:1 E:8 Get A Mentor, Be A Mentor

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Having mentors early in life and becoming a mentor in time have shaped the career and the life of our speaker, Michael Hausknost. In this episode he shares his experiences in finding mentors and issues a call to action for those listeners with a lifetime of experience, to become mentors today.

S:1 E:7 Speak Up!

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0700

If this pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s that speaking in front of others, whether that’s virtual or in-person, doesn’t go away. In fact, it’s becoming an increasingly more important and relevant skill to have. Yes, most people would rather die than speak in front of a crowd, but public speaking can also become a joy and a real career starter. Listen to this episode to learn how easy it is to “Speak Up!”

S:1 E:6 Lifelong Learning

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0800

We never stop learning, but are we always learning purposefully? How do you separate the daily “learnings” that clutter up our brains from the learning you do on purpose for a tangible benefit?

Listen to this week’s episode to do more of the latter and less of the former!

S:1 E:5 Execution - what you must do well in order for an idea to become reality

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0800

In business great ideas are a dime a dozen. Only once they are flawlessly executed do they become valuable. Listen to this week’s episode to learn how to execute, so that your great ideas deliver the results you envision!

S:1 E:4 Opportunity - and how to create one or two or more......

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0800

Gain great insights into creating opportunity for yourself every day and pursue a path towards the career you always wanted. Read on to learn why flexibility is so important because “opportunity doesn’t always come calling when it’s most convenient for you”.

This episode also introduces another great podcast from the UCLA Extension Business Insights programs with Roger Torneden as the host. Mr. Torneden brings immense financial markets experience to the table and shares his insights freely on SoundCloud.

S:1 E:3 Separation or more appropriately: “here today, gone tomorrow”

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0800

Learn from Michael Hausknost’s perspective on the critical steps you should take now, to be forever prepared for employment changes. There is something in here for anyone working for someone else and for every employer.

S:1 E:2 It’s the Communication, Stupid!

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0800

Join Michael Hausknost and learn about the dos and don’ts of communicating. These great insights apply to your personal as well as your professional life.

S:1 E:1 Change is good - generally.........

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0800

Join Michael Hausknost in his discussion about change. You’ll get some great insights into how to drive change and what pitfalls to avoid

This is Michael Hausknost, let me introduce myself

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0800

Introduction of purpose & content of this podcast series.

Michael has been fortunate to have had access to C-Suite mentors starting at a very young age and throughout his career. His podcast series intends to share his vast experience in financial services and business in general with a broad audience, delivered in bite-sized episodes.
It is his intent to provide all listeners with the same insights that were shared with him and which he himself learned and experienced over nearly four decades in senior management roles.