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Biography

Inside JobJail with Stuart Friedman

National business consultant, speaker, and author of Break Free from JobJail® 8 Proven Steps to Freedom…and You Don’t Have to Quit Your Job!, Stuart Friedman works with individuals and organizations to maximize human potential, develop strong leaders, and align cultures and values in pursuit of desired personal and strategic outcomes. He has developed a systematic approach in a powerful process designed to help even the most discontented professionals and business owners break free from self-imposed “JobJails.”

Once an executive for a Fortune 500 company with a six-figure salary and great benefits, Friedman hit the ceiling at the end of 1999 and saw the cell bars of JobJail looming. Ready for his next challenge, he created his “8 Proven Steps to Freedom” process and broke free from JobJail in 2000.

Today he has a thriving consulting business with clients including CEOs, senior executives, and teams spanning a broad range of industries. He is also an in-demand professional speaker, coach and writer.

Friedman has an MBA in accounting and a BA in chemistry.

He welcomes the opportunity to work with people interested in exploring how they can break free from JobJail®.
Friedman is readily available to organizations, companies, government agencies, and the media for speaking, personal appearances, and interviews. He can be reached by email at stuart@stuartmfriedman.com or by phone at (773) 388-8085.

Archived Shows

• Inside JobJail - Learn How You Are Like Shampoo! Get Your Targeted Company To Hire You!

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Brenda Bence an expert in “branding.” She spent her first 20 years in business successfully branding Fortune 100 companies. Brenda has taken this experience and is applying it to individuals as well. She wrote the book, “How You are Like Shampoo!” Plus, she has free give-aways for you to learn how to “brand” yourself so that companies select you and not the other candidates. Next he speaks with Leslie Truex, dubbed, “The Pajama Mama”, who wrote, “The Work at Home Success Bible.” She shares tips how to find the right “at home” job or activities to generate an income. Leslie discusses the ins and outs of work at home possibilities and guides around land-mines, makes us aware of the stay-at-home scams that exist in this world. You’ll want to hear this show!p>

• Inside JobJail - How to Tell Your Boss They're a Jerk and Get Them to Love You...

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Joy Huber, dubbed “Ms. En‘Joy’able.” Learn how to turn oppressive situations with the boss or co-workers into meaningful relationships that increase productivity and reduce stress; all through communication effectiveness. Joy shares a few secret phrases that shift conflict into collaboration. Plus, she has free giveaways at her website. Next he speaks with Patricia King, who was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. She shares tips to eliminate abusive behavior by your boss, or from anyone acting in an inappropriate fashion. You’ll be surprised by the easy and simple methods Patricia shares so that you can implement immediately. You’ll want to hear this show!

• Inside JobJail - Do You Pursue Misery or Do You Pursue freedom? Learn Which Path You Choose...

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Kimberly Schneider, “The Manifestation Maven.” She coaches individuals toward what they want from life rather than that which they don’t. Kimberly shares 3 simple ways to begin the path to achieve that which you choose rather than what you perceive others want you to achieve. Next he speaks with Despina Gurlides, a “material girl” of sorts, who accomplished just about everything one can in the “material world”: big office in Manhattan, an apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, a vacation home in the Hamptons, a blissful marriage…so she thought. Then her husband left for another woman. Listen to Despina tell her story breaking free from this masquerade to pursue her life’s mission. You’ll want to hear this show!

• Inside JobJail - Job Situation Causing Stress? Embrace Your Emotional Eating; Enjoy Your M&Ms...

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Peggy Hall – the Ultimate Wellness Expert (Women’s World Magazine). She shares insights about “emotional eating” related to stressful times. She will tell you it’s okay to eat your M&Ms. In addition Peggy shares insights about her “Break Free From JobJail” experience. Next he speaks with Nancy Agajeenian, VP Human Resources at Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter in Glenview, IL. She shares how she decided to be free from JobJail and then go into JobJail… like women’s shows, all in the name of looking good, in this case all in the name of pursuing a job “title.”

• Inside JobJail - This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Julie Delgado – a seasoned CFO/Strategist.

  She shares insights about her “Break Free From JobJail” experience. Is she still breaking free? Next he speaks with Karen Nowicki, the Ultimate Excuse Buster! Have a favorite excuse for not breaking free in your life? Karen shares with listeners the most common excuse and insight to bust it loose… You won’t want to miss this show unless you’re too tired, have a headache, too busy…

• Inside JobJail - Week 1024

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Dawn Smith, HR Executive at a manufacturing plant in Houston, TX. She shares insights about what employers REALLY WANT TO HEAR during a job interview. Next he speaks with Sandra Sciulli, a “job hopper” during the past 5 years and asks the question, “…why are you still in JobJail?” Stuart helps Sandra come to terms with her dilemma. You’ll be inspired and perfect timing: before your next right job interview. You’ll want to hear this show!

• Inside JobJail – The Bible is Wrong! Do Not Do Unto Others…!

  John Schaefer, America’s Employee Recognition Expert, states that to be successful one needs do unto people what they need and want for support. Then we speak with Antonio Smith, author of “The Sellionaire”, shares the secret how he made a 6 figure income from investing $250. Here’s a clue, it wasn’t buying lottery tickets.

• Inside JobJail – Want More Choices? Start Saving 10% of Each Paycheck!

  Gordon Bennett, author of “Give Yourself a Raise: How to Have – More Money – Less Stress – Financial Freedom” shares with us a couple secrets to gaining more choices in our life. Take on the conversation and your relationship with money now. Do you want to Break Free? Here is a golden nugget to assist you on your journey.

• Inside JobJail – The Bible is Wrong! Do Not Do Unto Others…!

  John Schaefer, America’s Employee Recognition Expert, states that to be successful one needs do unto people what they need and want for support. Then we speak with Antonio Smith, author of “The Sellionaire”, shares the secret how he made a 6 figure income from investing $250. Here’s a clue, it wasn’t buying lottery tickets.

• Inside JobJail – Cut Your Time In Half Finding Your Next Right Job!

  Andrea Sittig-Rolf, a columnist with WomenEntrepreneur.com, shares with us secrets to expedite the process of finding your next position. Then Mary Sheehan, currently and formerly CEO, gives us insight as to how to break free when at the pinnacle of your profession and why you should consider breaking free now!

• Inside JobJail – You’re Not Getting Older, You’re Getting Better!

  This had better be your motto for the rest of your income producing years. Nina Price shares secrets how to use your age as an advantage to find your next right job. Then we speak with Mick Quinn, author of “The Uncommon Path” a best seller, who shares what it takes to get along with the most difficult of people to be successful.

• Inside JobJail – Think! Plan! Act!

  These are the three easiest words to remember to get off your arse and find your next right job or start a new career. Laura Lowell, marketing and branding expert, shares 4 secrets to help you make yourself more noticed than the next applicant or candidate. Make no mistake, it’s up to you to make it happen and achieve success.

• Inside JobJail – Break Free! Break Free! Break Free!

  Start practicing now to find the right next job. It may take more than one attempt to land that perfect fit. Judy Delgado shares her story how each experience led her to the right “job.” Then we speak with Dr. Sheila Foreman. She shares insights to take on your greatest fears to take on any and all challenges to achieve success.

• Inside JobJail – : Want to Change Your Job? Change Your Energy!

  Tisha Morris, former practicing attorney, turns her life 180 degrees, literally, and teaches us through the practice of “Feng Shui” how to change our lives and break free from JobJail®. Then Brenda Bence gives us the no-nonsense approach to personal branding. Make no mistake; everyone you meet can change your life forever.

• Inside JobJail – Get Your Head Screwed on Straight! It’s All About Changing Mind-Set!

  Bud Bilanich, Harvard educated, author, coach, consultant, shares the four “Cs” of Success. Next, Dee Seiler shares her chilling tale that occurred in her life. Not sure any of you could survive and then be able to lead a normal life. It’s all about being inspired and getting off your arse to find your next right job.

• Inside JobJail – Do You Want to Hear CEO Gossip…Who They’re Hiring?

  We speak with a human resources consultant, expert, Elaine Hugar. She is President of DPG Management. She answers the question “What’s the Inside Scoop?” Then we speak with author Henry Seiler who wrote “Henry Dared to Live.” This is a story that anyone having difficulty getting off their arse to find their next right job is required to hear.

• Inside JobJail – Locate Your True Talent – That’s What CEOs Want!

  Jay Forte, an author, coach, consultant shares with the listeners the secrets to what CEOs want in applicants and ultimately the people they hire. The landscape for interviewing and finding your next right job has changed…forever. This is a must listen to program to find out exactly what you need to know to break free!

• Inside JobJail – Find Your Soul And You’ll Find Your Job!

  Garrett Gunderson, Author of “Killing Sacred Cows”, a New York Times bestseller, shares how to find your purpose to make it happen. Then Cheryl Lynch Simpson, executive resume writer and career coach with over 20 years of experience, says create the WOW! factor in you. She shares these secrets so you will find your next right job.

• Inside JobJail – Power Up, Get Juiced and Feel The Energy to Get Off Your Arse!

  Listen to America’s Power Coach Madeline Alexander as she shares steps to break free from JobJail®. Then Allison Maslan, entrepreneur, 9-time business owner, shares secrets as to what it takes to break free and start your own business. She will tell you how to cross the “bridge” to freedom rather than jump off the “bridge.”

• Inside JobJail – So You Want To Take This Job And…?

  Stacey Mayo “The Dream Queen”, established the Center for Balanced Living and shares how to find your life’s work to live your dream. Then Dr. William DeFoor speaks to what personal happiness really is and how to achieve it in our jobs. He tells us that life is not about being giddy-happy but fulfilled internally based on our choices not on what is given to us.

• Inside JobJail – Read All About It; It’s In Your Face!

  Naomi Tickle, an expert in “personology”, reveals a scientific approach, reading a face, to learn one’s traits in order to match the person with a career. Then Laura Morales, a networking “guru”, shares the secrets of how to get over nervousness in networking events and how to enter and depart from conversations while meeting others at events.

• Inside JobJail – Want A Job? Network Your Arse Off…Choose Your Targets!

  Lillian Bjorseth, THE networking expert, shares secrets to finding and making successful connections in seeking your next right job. Then we speak with Karen Nowicki, the Ultimate Excuse Buster! Have a favorite excuse for not breaking free in your life? Karen shares the most common excuse and insight to bust it loose… You won’t want to miss this show unless you’re too tired, have a headache, too busy…

• Inside JobJail - Want A Job? Get Rid Of Your Resume!

  Rick Gillis shares that your current resume is nothing more than an “obituary.” He states that this document will only help you get eliminated from the hiring process. Our second guest is Cam Mather who has done the ultimate in simplifying his life. You’ll want to hear how you too can make your life easier, healthier and better for this planet.

• Inside JobJail - Retire Rich! And, Your Current Situation Doesn’t Matter.

  Alan Haft, well known financial advisor, tells us the 4 secrets to have more money when we retire then we have today. Then Jason Frenn shares with us how to make 2010 the best year we’ve ever had. And, by telling your story the right way during an interview you will become the lead candidate for the right job.

• Inside JobJail - STAND OUT and Get Hired!

  Jay Forte, consultant, author, employment coach extraordinaire, shares with us secrets to getting that next right job. Find the attitude to find a job! Then, Susan Beachem speaks about how being a high ranking executive in a bank was “doing it for her” and how she started her successful business. Before you send out your next resume, you'll want to hear this show!!

• Inside JobJail - Separate Yourself From The Competition!

  Job Consultant Lorraine Sullivan instructs us how to put together a resume that wows the hiring CEO so they select you for that next job. Then, Joan Stanek speaks about earning a six-figure income as an executive in "Corporate America", and giving it up to find her heart's desire! Before you send out your next resume, you'll want to hear this show!!

• Inside JobJail - Learn How To Guarantee Your Success Starting a New Business!

  Jeffrey Taylor, an extremely successful entrepreneur for over 20 years, shares his secrets how to start a business successfully even in this economy. Then Dr. David Gruder speaks to integrity and how it impacts achieving your goals. He’ll share how living an inconsistent life, not walking the talk, will diminish your success in your job and in your life.

• Inside JobJail - Forget About It – Working On Yourself Doesn’t Work!

  ! My guests Ariel and Shya Kane are world-renowned authors & consultants. They will share secrets about improving relationships in both your personal and professional lives. They speak about how-to better these partnerships via “Instantaneous Transformation.” You don’t want to miss this show!

• Inside JobJail - Forget About Yesterday: It’s Done, Over, Finished, Gone Forever!

  Richard Stieglitz is all about change: anticipate it and embrace it. He shares insights how to take action to leverage it. Then Paul Kyriazi gives us the insights how to live the “James Bond” lifestyle. Be daring, get a piece of the action and the glamour. Learn the secrets of “James Bond” and create a similar destiny.

• Inside JobJail - Become Illness Proof and Recession-Proof, Now!

  Dr. Stuart Reeves shares with us how the immune system is negatively impacted during these economic times and creates ailments you aren’t aware of that are inside us. Then Margaret McElroy speaks to how we hoard “junk” from the past creating fear for the future. She gives us tips to let go of our past in order to create our chosen destiny.

• Inside JobJail - Stop the Stinkin’ Thinkin’ and Never Say Can’t!

  Wonda Novak, a woman who is all about “firsts”, shares with us what it takes to get what we want and it’s not due to being a spoiled brat. Then Dr. Puff author of “Living a Peaceful Life” shares insights that our current fears are based on our past. In his calming voice he gives us tips how to let go of the past so we can go forward and create a better future.

• Inside JobJail - How Not To Have Your Job Outsourced and Stay “Obama” Cool While Doing It!

  Daven Michaels, an extremely successful entrepreneur, shares why companies outsource some services. You’ll learn a few tips how to prevent this activity. Then Rik Isensee will guide you on a path of staying cool, calm, and collected during the most aggravating situations you’ll encounter during this economy.

• Inside JobJail - Love Your Boss and Then You’ll be Happy? Be Happy and Then Reap the Benefits!

  Doris Helge, Ph.D., “The Joy Coach” shares with us how to transform emotional pain into peace to enjoy our jobs. Then Gary Patterson, an expert in accounting/finance, helps us create opportunities for the long term. Facing facts is required and it’s well worth your future.

• Inside JobJail - The Best Debt to Owe and CIA Secrets to Be a Leader at Work!

  Tessa-Marie Shillingford, author of “Controlling the Debt Monster” shares insights to getting out of debt. Then Mike Mears author of “Leadership Elements” guides us to be a leader at work, methods used at the CIA.

• Inside JobJail - Surgical Procedures at No Cost...Except The Cost of Your Happiness in Your Job and Life!

  Dr. Harriet Haberman gives insight to what stops us from moving forward is buried deeply within us. Then Trace Mayer, economist, helps us understand how our economic future is in our hands.

• Inside JobJail - Want a Job, the Next Right Job? Think Talent Not Skills and Experience!

  Jay Forte, an author and coach will share how to stand out and Get HIRED! Then Barbara Riley, co-author of “Are You Ready for Outrageous Success?” will share the secrets about how to wake up and let go of your “habit energy” that stops you from achieving. Make a difference in your life by listening to this show!

• Inside JobJail - Healthcare Reform? Are You Kidding?

  Learn to Take Care of You While in JobJail®! Doug Splittgerber, a certified trainer and former “strongest man” champion, shares how not to worry about Government’s solution to health insurance. Then Larry Low shares how to get our minds healthy during these “dark” times of history. You will not want to miss this show!

• Inside JobJail - From the Greatest Fears of Cancer to the Great and Fearless CEO!

  Mary Sheehan, CEO of the “Midwest CareCenter”, shares her “break free” story from personal issues to pursue her passions in life. Then Dr. Tim Ursiny, founder of “Advantage Coaching & Training Inc.” & author of “The Coward’s Guide to Conflict”, will help us understand our fears and give us tools to get past them as well.

• Inside JobJail - Learn How to Break Free From Your Fears and Achieve Success of a Life Time!

  TJ Hoisington, author of the international best-selling book, “If You Think, You Can!” shares insights behind the science of success. Then Margie Warrell, best-selling author of “Find Your Courage…” gives us secrets to break through fear and pursue our heart’s desires!

• Inside JobJail - Learn how an "old dog" learned new tricks, and made big bucks!

  This week: Learn how an “old dog” learned new tricks and made big bucks! Jean Newell was given a pink slip after 35+ years in a company and made it the best thing that ever happened to her. Then Susan Joyce tells you to beware! If an Internet job opportunity looks too good to be true it probably is! After 25+ years in corporations she also turned a pink slip into creative business genius.

• Inside JobJail - Get inspired to get off your “arse” and make it happen for yourself.

  Henry Seiler experienced a life threatening catastrophe and will guide you to make lemonade from lemons. Then Frank McNair author of “The Golden Rules for Managers… 119 Incredible Lessons for Leadership Success guides managers to understand that your people are not the enemy. If you’re looking for something completely different and even if you’re not this is the show for you. You’ll want to hear this program!

• Inside JobJail - How to be a Cheapskate During These Times and Live Lavishly!

  This week: Learn how to live lavishly during these economic times even if you are a cheapskate. Once $77K in debt, author Ardy Skinner tells us how. Then Roxanne Emmerich, a highly sought after speaker, author (#1 Best Selling Author), entrepreneur, will share why to “Thank God It’s Monday” and how to put Fun into your job. If you’re looking for something completely different and even if you’re not this is the show for you. You’ll want to hear this program

• Inside JobJail - 5 Steps to Break Free From FEAR, Any FEAR!!!

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Dr. Sheila Forman. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and former civil litigation attorney and shares why we have fear and how to break free. Next he speaks with Jim Klimek a long time CFO. So you want to work in an entrepreneurial company? Jim will share what it takes to be successful in this type environment. If you’re looking for something completely different and even if you’re not this is the show for you. You’ll want to hear this program!

• Inside JobJail - The Gift of Identity Theft! and Your Mouth Does Impact the World!

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Jonny Andrews; top expert in earning millions on the Internet! He started from less than $0 due his identity being stolen. And, he’s not PC savvy. Next he speaks with Dr. Sandy Venditti, the “Traveling Dentist” who wrote the book, “Pearls of Wisdom.” Learn the agonizing truth about how drilling and filling your tooth impacts the world economy. If you’re looking for something completely different and even if you’re not this is the show for you. You’ll want to hear this program!

• Inside JobJail - Talk to Yourself, It's Healthy! Get a Team of People To Support Talking To Yourself.

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Terry Diebold regarding staying positive in tough times. Terry speaks to how our behavior and actions directly impacts those closest to us and we don’t know it. Start thinking about how your children are impacted by our behaviors. Terry shares 3 tips to stay positive during this current economic period. Next he speaks with Virginia Ellen on how to re-train your brain in order to receive that which you desire. She has a new four-CD money course called CURE FEAR, BUILT AND SHAME: Reprogram the Unconscious Mind. Teach your brain to support you with positive reinforcement rather than the usual negative thoughts we’ve learned since early childhood. If you’re looking for something completely different and even if you’re not this is the show for you. You’ll want to hear this program!

• Inside JobJail - Week 0923

  This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Elaine Hugar, President of DPG Management, a HR Consulting Firm; she answers the question, What’s the “Inside Scoop”, What do Employers REALLY Want in a Candidate?” Next he speaks with Mark Henderson, a corporate leader, 15+ Years Experience, and asks the question, What Are You so Afraid Of? Stuart helps Mark Create a Break Free Plan During the interview. You’ll be inspired and before your next right job interview, you’ll want to hear this show!!

• Inside JobJail - This week on Inside JobJail, Stuart Friedman speaks with Resume Writer Extraordinaire Frank Short;

  If Resume writing were an Olympic Sport, Frank would be a multiple Gold Medal winner. Next he speaks with Cathleen Marine who was recently laid off and realizes, “…it was the best thing that ever happened to her!” You’ll be inspired! Before you send out your next resume, you’ll want to hear this show!!

• Inside JobJail - Learn How to Get the Job that makes you Happy!

  This week on Inside Job Jail, Stuart Friedman talks to Job Consultant Lorraine Sullivan about how to put together an effective resume - and how to catch an employer's attention in a profession manner. Next he talks to Joan Stanek about what it means to earn a six-figure income an executive in "Corporate America", and why she gave it all up to find her heart's desire! Before you send out your next resume, you'll want to hear this show!!