HOW TO BECOME A HIGH-PERFORMING PERSON

Guest:  Darcy Luoma, Certified Life and Executive Coach and 

Organization Development Specialist

Are you wanting to "kick your life up a notch" - go from “good to great?” Are you really living the life you want, following your passion and fulfilling your potential?  Or, are you unsettled with your life, your job, and not sure how to set a new course for yourself or maximize the opportunities you currently have?

On this program, Darcy Luoma shares tips on how individuals, teams, and relationships can be more effective in defining what they want out of life, creating goals, and breaking down the process of achieving them into concrete steps.

CONDUCTING AN EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH

Guest:  April McHugh, Career and Educational Counselor, UW-Madison's Division of Continuing Studies;  Facilitator, Job Search Support Group




Are you looking for a job or considering changing jobs?  Then put aside that resume you are working on and listen to this conversation with April McHugh to find out what the smartest and most effective ways are to find that next job.  Experts guesstimate that 80% of all job vacancies are never listed.  Employers have their own systems they follow to fill vacancies.

On this program, April McHugh discusses how employers connect with job-seekers which is opposite to how job-seekers typically look for jobs.  You’ll hear what works when looking for a job, and why an employer will hire you over someone else.

OH, MY ACHING BACK! MAINTAINING SPINAL HEALTH

Guest:  James Leonard, DO, PT, Spine Clinic, School of Medicine and Public Health, Dept. of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, UW-Madison

Don’t feel alone.  80% of adults report lower back pain at some point in their lives, and 10-15% of all sports-related injuries involve the spine.  Low back pain accounts for more lost person hours than any other type of occupational injury and is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in those under age 45.  So, what can you do about it?  What are the different options available to you?  Medical procedures, surgery, medications, supplements, exercise, stress relief?  What would work for you?

On this program, you'll hear a comprehensive conversation on maintaining spinal health and the options available to you with Dr. James Leonard, UW-Madison Spine Clinic.

WHEN YOUR SPOUSE HAS ALZHEIMER'S: REAL LIFE STORIES

Guests: Jack, Moira and Henry, Alzheimer's caregivers; Pat Wilson, Family Support Coordinator; Ingrid Kundinger, Director of Development; Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin

Moira and Jack did not know each other; however, they share a common bond.  Each is living with a spouse who has Alzheimer’s, and each reached out to the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin for help.  “I couldn’t do it alone anymore,” said Jack.  With the help of the Alliance, Moira is managing to juggle three lives - professional woman, wife of a husband with Alzheimer’s, and mother to their active 11-year-old son.

On this program, Jack, Moira, and 11-year-old Henry share their stories. They are joined by Pat Wilson and Ingrid Kundinger who describe the support they have provided to them and other individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's through the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.

Then - hear more stories of hope and support at the ADAW’s spring fundraising event, AN EVENING TO REMEMBER, Friday, April 1, at The Edgewater.  Celebrating the positive impact of art on those with cognitive changes, the Reception and Silent Auction begin at 5:30 with dinner and program to follow.  For more information and to purchase tickets, go to alzwisc.org.

THE ART OF CHOOSING PERSON-CENTERED CARE

Guests:  Bonnie Banker, Executive Director, BrightStar Senior Living;  Wendy Sulzer, Branch Manager, BrightStar Care

As the aging population grows, increasing attention is given to what people need to help them maintain their independence while assuring they are safe, cared for, and able to maximize their health and well-being.  When is it time to bring in assistance in the home?  And what are the signs that home care is just not enough, and it’s time to move to assisted living?

Wendy Sulzer and Bonnie Banker face these questions every day from seniors themselves and family members concerned about the well-being of their loved ones.  On this program, Wendy and Bonnie walk us through the art of making the right care choices.

For more information, go to brightstarseniorcareofmadison.com. 

WORKING INTO THE NEW RETIREMENT

Guest: Sybil Pressprich, Senior Career Counselor, Adult Career and Special Student Services, UW-Madison

Are you planning to retire?  Then what?  That is a question boomers are asking themselves as they prepare to move from a life of structured work to one with more flexibility and choice.  As one source put it, “If the golden-years dream was the freedom from work, the dream of this new wave is the freedom to work.”

On this program, Sybil Pressprich talks about how today’s retirees are re-envisioning their later life - one that continues to seek purpose, engagement and fulfillment.  Rather than a life of leisure, boomers are exploring more flexibility, phasing out, working part-time, taking on limited-term projects, volunteering or starting a whole new career.  But succeeding on your terms takes planning.  You'll learn what you can do to make retirement “work’ for you.


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TONY AND JANE EARL: A WINNING PAIR

Guests: Tony and Jane Earl

Back in 2010, Jane Nemke wanted to support the River Alliance of Wisconsin’s auction, so she went online to bid on something.  One item particularly caught her attention - dinner with former Wisconsin Governor Tony Earl.  Jane ended up winning the dinner and, at the same time, Tony Earl’s heart.  They were married one year later, October 14, 2011.

On this program, Jane and Tony share the story of their later in life romance.  Hear them describe how they continue to maintain their separate passions - Tony Earl promoting clean air and improving quality of life in the Great Lakes States;  Jane Earl as an internationally-accredited color consultant, harnessing the power of color in her clients’ work and home environments.  Plus, don’t miss Tony Earl’s reflections on his years as Governor and the state of Wisconsin politics today.

ADVANCED CARE PLANNING COVERED BY MEDICARE

Guests:   Janet Bollig, M.S.S.W. and Outreach Manager; Laura Hunt, Social Worker, Home Health United

End of life may be elusive, but it is something each of us will face.  Now Medicare is covering the cost of physicians having the conversation with their patients to discuss getting the care they want and need, not only for the end of their lives but also as they advance with their complex and serious conditions.  Home Health United is a provider of care in the home including hospice services and offers a continuum of care from skilled services to palliative care to hospice care.

On this program, Janet Bollig and Laura Hunt update us on the life cycle options available for health care today to help us make educated decisions on the care we want and need throughout the entirety of our lives.

Home Health United will also be presenters at Mid-West Family’s Healthy Living Expo, Sunday, March 6, from 10 am - 3 pm at the Madison Marriott West.  Free to the public, the EXPO will feature fun activities and educational opportunities for all ages - including a Cooking Stage with samples and meeting and moving with world-renowned Tae Bo Fitness creator, Billy Blanks.  For more information, go to madisonhealthexpo.com.

BILLY BLANKS BRINGS TAE BO FITNESS TO MADISON

Guests:  Billy Blanks, creator of Tae Bo Fitness;  Lanette Hansen, Magic 98 on-air personality

Tae Bo Fitness is more than a workout. It is a life mantra combining mind, body and soul that, according to Billy Blanks, can empower people and change lives.  Millions of people around the world have benefitted from Tae Bo Fitness, and Billy Blanks will be coming to Madison to share the experience at Mid-West Family’s Healthy Living Expo, Sunday, March 6, at the Madison Marriott West Hotel.  This free event from 10 am to 3 pm will be filled with activities for all ages - including a healthy cooking stage with samples.  For more information, go to madisonhealthexpo.com.

On this program, legendary fitness guru, Billy Blanks, shares the remarkable story of his success and tells us what is unique about the Tae Bo Fitness program that inspires so many to move up the fitness ladder and maximize their total life experience.  Magic 98’s Lanette Hansen, a Tae Bo Fitness fan and participant, joins the conversation.

MANAGING YOUR CAREER

Guest:  April McHugh, Career and Educational Counselor, Division of Continuing Studies, UW-Madison

It is one thing to be employed.  But job security and advancement cannot be taken for granted in today’s working world.  Managing a career is a lifelong process where an individual takes charge of directing his or her professional growth and success.  It involves setting personal goals and regularly updating skills to ensure competency over the long term. The outcome should include personal fulfillment, work/life balance, goal achievement and financial security.

Sound easy? Not necessarily so says April McHugh.  In fact, it’s a relatively new concept to many professionals, but it can make all the difference in whether goals are achieved and sustained.  Learn more about the career management process from April McHugh on this program.