Preparing for a Career in Global Broadcast Journalism

September 5, 2018
Hosted by Alise Cortez, PhD

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Generation Z youth graduating from high school today literally can enjoy a beautiful, open canvas of endless possibility in their lives. They can study anything they want, pursue any career of interest, and be anyone they want to be. Exciting in abundant possibilities. Daunting in the dearth of choices. And how will this new talent show up in the workplace? In this episode, we talk with junior high school student Kate Benedict about her young trek to discover and develop her passion and talents and apply them in an eventual career. From an early focus and years of dedication to dance, Kate is grounded in her resolve to pursue a career in broadcast journalism as she travels the globe to share the stories of lives she encounters. And she knows how to ground herself in her strengths to unleash her best in this career. Look out, world, for this young dynamo – you just might find yourself on the other end of her microphone in an interview!

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Alise Cortez, PhD

Dr. Alise Cortez is affectionately referred to as “The Anti-Undertaker” as she awakens the often otherwise “walking dead” to discover and nurture their passion, inspiration, and purpose in life and at work. She is one part Chief Purpose Officer and Management Consultant specializing in meaning and purpose, and one part Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Radio Host. Having developed her expertise within the Human Capital / Organizational Excellence industry over the last 20 years, today she is focused on enabling organizations to lead from purpose and create cultures of meaning that inspire impassioned performance, energizing engagement and fulfillment, while encouraging a devoted stay within the organization. For individuals, she also facilitates the online Catch Fire global community and various retreats to enable people hungry for a more meaningful and purposeful life to discover and create it for themselves.

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