Welcome back to the Power of Owning Your Career Podcast! Simone Morris is joined by Dan Castle, a 30-year career veteran with a story you won't want to miss. From astronaut dreams to tech leadership, Dan's journey is a masterclass in embracing change and leveraging your strengths. He'll share his invaluable insights on career strategy, networking, and standing firm on your values. Get ready for a candid conversation on integrity, disruption, and taking control of your professional path.
Dan's Bio:
Dan has formal training in psychology, philosophy, information systems management, design thinking, and organizational dynamics. Dan has facilitated workshops and spoken at several organizations, worked as a TA in the graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, facilitated workshops at Penn State University, and is currently an adjunct professor at Drexel University. In addition, Dan is enrolled in the Doctoral program at Fielding Graduate University in Organizational Change and Development. Dan is both a published author (2022) and TEDx speaker (2023) and believes wholeheartedly in sharing his life experiences and stories with the world.
Since the recording of this episode, Dan has taken on a new role at Oligo Security.
A Time Stamp Of The Episode:
00:00 Customer Success and Organizational Dynamics
05:18 "Interview Preparation Beyond Algorithms"
09:42 Networking: Key to Opportunity
13:33 Respect: Earned, Not Demanded
14:18 "Respect is Earned, Not Given"
20:34 Commitment and Contribution Over Paycheck
23:52 "Breaking Vicious Cycles"
26:45 Finding Personal Empowerment Through Education
28:27 Podcast Guest Dan Castle
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Connect with our guest, Dan Castle, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/castledano/.
Connect with the show's host, Simone E. Morris, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonemorris/.
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