Transferable Skills

Tara Fisher shares her remarkable career journey as a birth and postpartum doula into adult education, corporate HR, with a focus on learning and development. The conversation touches on the value of diverse backgrounds in the workplace, the importance of finding meaningful work, and overcoming obstacles like imposter syndrome and financial challenges. Tara also generously shares her personal experience of the impact trauma can hav...

Stephen Kohler, who transitions from a career in product and brand marketing to a successful path in music and executive leadership coaching, shares insights from his book, 'The Leadership Anthem,' which explores how music concepts can enhance leadership skills. Discover how his journey, fueled by a deep-rooted passion for music and a knack for curiosity, led him to start his own leadership development firm, AUDIRA Labs.

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Denise Maple shares her journey, starting from her early interest in business and finance, her 25-year career in banking, and her eventual move into entrepreneurship and spiritual coaching. Learn about the valuable transferable skills she picked up along the way, the challenges and rewards of her diverse career path, and her current endeavors in helping others find balance and fulfillment.

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James Hatfield explores his incredible journey from running a house painting business to becoming a pivotal figure in technology and product innovation. James shares insights on the importance of radical candor, data obsession, and the challenges of transitioning skills across starkly different industries.

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• James Hatfield: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hatfield/
• Branden Sewell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

Stephen “Hutch” Hutchinson shares his incredible skills journey from a professional football player in NFL Europe to a leader in IT services and management. Stephen shares insights into the discipline, consistency, and the hunger that propelled him from the sports field to a successful career in information technology. We also discuss cultural and familial influences that shaped his path, and the challenges and rewards of transitio...

Trent Merrell discusses his diverse career journey from a Resident Life Coordinator to becoming a professional Pickleball instructor. Trent shares insights on the skills he developed throughout his various roles, including event planning, career training, and data-driven decision-making, and how these experiences have shaped his current career and his goals for the future.

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Trent Merrell: https://www.linkedin.com...

Laura Greer chats about her fascinating career shift from shoe and apparel sales to becoming a successful real estate property Realtor. Laura shares her journey of discovering a love for helping people, her transition into network marketing with Shaklee, and finally how she found her true calling in real estate. With insights on customer relationship building, personal growth, and life lessons learned along the way, Laura's sto...

Emily Safier transitioned from a career as a physical therapist to a customer success manager in the tech industry. She shares her experiences working with patients with severe neuro injuries, the impact of COVID-19 on her career, and the transferable skills that allowed her to pivot into a new industry. This episode goes deep on the importance of resilience, empathy, and strategic thinking as Emily navigates her way through signif...

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Larry Bomback shares his skills journey from a multi-instrument musician to a career in finance, culminating in his current role as a fractional CFO for both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Larry details his passion for music and how it influenced his analytical skills in finance and the importance of seizing opportunities. He also describes in very helpful detail how he uses artificial intelligence in his work with severa...

From humble beginnings in South Louisiana, Adam Fontana shares how his background in change management and a variety of other roles led him to excel in growth strategy. Adam opens up about the importance of saying 'yes' to new opportunities, the value of a strong work ethic, and how learning through hands-on experiences has shaped his career.

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Grant Merrell, a former pastor who transitioned into suicide prevention, joins the show for an emotional and insightful episode. Grant shares his journey of self-discovery, coming out as a gay man, and the challenges he faced in the church. He also emphasizes the tremendous importance of having uncomfortable conversations about suicide, his work in connecting people to life-saving resources, and the transferable skills he's leverag...

Division 1 Basketball to Sports Tech Innovator: Tamir Goodman's story includes his early dreams of playing basketball, the unique challenges he faced as an observant Jew, and the lessons he learned from his challenging yet supportive coach. Tamir opens up about the role his dyslexia played in shaping his basketball instinct and how his faith has been a guiding force throughout his life. Now a successful entrepreneur in sports tech ...

Colonel Matthew Mattner (U.S. Army, Retired) shares his incredible journey from a 27-year career in the U.S. Army to becoming the Chief Operating Officer in the healthcare sector. Colonel Mattner shares insights from his high school days, the influence of his Navy veteran father, and his decision to join the Army through an ROTC scholarship. He discusses experiences in various global deployments, leadership lessons learned, and the...

Noah Mishkin interviews Howard Sudbury, former TV sports broadcaster turned actor. Howard shares his journey from working at WBBM CBS Evening News in Chicago, and covering iconic sports moments, to his transition into acting. The discussions about the evolution of sports journalism, building relationships with sports icons like Michael Jordan, the importance of strong writing skills, and the challenges and rewards of adapting to a ...

Tahlia Altgold walks us through her skills journey from biomedical engineering into engineering education research. Tahlia shares how she integrates technical skills into social science, the importance of aligning one’s career with personal values, and the transformative power of understanding and communication within engineering. A must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technical and social science fields.

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Mariam Nusrat is a former World Bank economist who shares how she transitioned to founding a no-code game development platform. Mariam's background will bring up her struggles, resilience, and how she utilized her skills in economics to succeed in the tech startup world.

• Mariam Nusrat:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamnusrat/
• Efrem Epstein:https://www.linkedin.com/in/efremepstein/
• Teeg Stouffer:https://www.linkedin.com/in/teeg...

Keith Crawford shares his fascinating transition from live audio engineering to becoming a portfolio manager. Keith talks about his early passion for music, the skills he honed at Columbia College Chicago, and the lessons he learned in various roles, including operations in live events and spice manufacturing. Skills that seemed instrumental in Keith’s career include the importance of curiosity, overcoming industry jargon, and tran...

Reconnecting with David Weissmann after 25 years, we dive into David's incredible journey from telephone communications to media strategy. He shares his story of overcoming self-doubt, advocating for himself, and leveraging his transferable skills to pivot into a fulfilling PR career. Discover the strategies David used, the risks he took, and the lessons he learned along the way. Tune in and be inspired!