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Life as a Chief Growth Officer
Get an inside look into the life of Adam Pines, Chief Growth Officer at SureCo, a leading company specializing in health benefits administration.
Transitioning from an Emmy Award-winning journalist to a strategy executive, Adam has developed high-impact growth strategies that have helped define new markets and levelled up commercial operations at fast-growing organizations.
🚀 Growth Expert: Discover Adam’s fundamental strategies for driving company growth.
📈 Career Evolution: Learn how Adam reinvented his career from journalism to marketing leadership.
🎯 Pinpoint Advice: Hear Adam's direct advice to those interested in developing a career within growth strategy and marketing.
To learn more about Adam and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Marketing Strategist
If you are looking at a marketing career as a potential option for you, you won't want to miss this episode!
Get an inside look into the life of Michelle Lyons, a UK-based marketing consultant, designer and founder of the branding firm, Point North.
There she helps brands and destinations to attract inbound and domestic tourists in Japan.
With nearly a decade of experience in design and marketing strategy, Michelle helps brands attract tourists by creating unique value and competitive advantage.
Amongst many topics covered, you'll also to be privy to the following tips:
🎯 Gain Expert Insights: Learn about what it takes to be an effective strategist
🚀 Levelling Up: Hear about a strategy Michelle employs to level up her marketing skills and professional growth
📈 Priming Oneself for Achievement: Explore Michelle’s approach to positioning herself for success
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Life as a Public Charity Founder
Hear from Denise Schamens, co-founder and Executive Director of Good Friend, Inc., a nonprofit championing autism awareness, acceptance, and empathy.
With over a decade of experience, Denise has touched the lives of more than 67,000 students through her impactful programs.
Her insights represent invaluable advice to those curious about a nonprofit career pathway choice.
This episode dives into a range of topics not limited to the following:
🎯 Mission-Driven Leadership: Learn what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to a personal cause.
🎬 Creative Advocacy: Explore how Denise uses filmmaking to enhance awareness and understanding of neurodiversity.
🌍 Evolving Impact: Discover the changing landscape of how tech is shaping the way she runs her nonprofit.
To learn more about Denise and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
Good Friend Inc.
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Life as a Marketing Consultant
Get an inside look into the career of a marketing consultant with the founder of a Tokyo based strategic ad agency.
With over 20 years of experience in Japan and the Asia Pacific Region, Ed Thompson has worked with global brands like Adidas, Microsoft, and Nike to elevate their strategic planning and brand marketing campaigns.
🎯 Gain Expert Insights: Learn actionable strategies for effective marketing and brand building.
🚀 Navigate Marketing Careers: Understand the key challenges and rewards in the field of marketing consultancy.
🔮 Future-Proof Your Career: Discover ways to stay ahead of trends in marketing.
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Life as a Government Lawyer
Get an inside look into the life of Katherine (Kat) Reilly, an experienced litigator and Legal Counsel with British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General.
With 17 years of legal practice, Kat leads the Injunctions Group, tackling high-profile litigation.
⚖️ Current Initiatives: Kat advises on complex litigation matters and pressing public concerns, often involving court injunctions. 🏢 Past Experiences: Formerly a corporate commercial litigator, Kat handled multi-million dollar disputes at a national law firm, progressing from articled student to partner. 🔄 Career Transition: Moving to government work provided Kat a balanced lifestyle and the freedom to explore public and constitutional law. 💡 Helpful Tips: Hear about what it takes to become successful within the practice of law. Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this vital profession.To learn more about Katherine and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Wellness Coach and Founder
Get an inside look into the life of Saori Okada, the heart behind Mogami 最上 Wellness, a London-based Japanese wellness startup.
Saori is a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker, and Japanese calligraphy practitioner with over 25 years of experience.
🌿 An Inspired Journey: Saori shares her pathway into the wellness space.
🌏 Globally Minded: Learn how life experience in four countries coupled with her own unique heritage have shaped her wellness philosophies.
💡 Helpful Tips: Hear about what it takes to become a certified holistic wellness coach.
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Mogami Wellness
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Life as a Registered Nurse & Non-Profit Leader
Get an inside look into the life of Katrina Stephenson, a Registered Nurse and CEO of Nurse 2 Nurse Peer Support, a Canadian non-profit dedicated to supporting nurses' mental health.
With 19 years in harm reduction and caring for those with concurrent disorders, Katrina offers a wealth of knowledge.
👩⚕️ Mental Health Advocacy: Katrina's experiences in compassionately caring for patients and her own work-related stress led her to create an organization helping nurses manage their mental health.
🤝 Collaborative Efforts: Works with government bodies, insurance agencies, employers, regulatory bodies, unions, and peers to create psychologically safe workplaces.
💡 Purpose Driven: Dedicated towards reducing stigma and discrimination in mental health and substance use care.
Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this impactful profession.
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Life as a Critical Care Paramedic
Get an inside look into the life of Jonathan Lee, a Critical Care Paramedic on the Special Operations Team at Ornge in Toronto, Canada.
With extensive experience in 911, critical care, aeromedical, and pediatric critical care transport, Jonathan offers a wealth of knowledge.
👨⚕️ Practitioner & Educator: Jonathan teaches at Georgian College and runs KinderMedic, a program enhancing emergency care for children.
🌍 Respected Voice: Internationally recognized speaker and columnist for EMS1.com.
🎓 Purpose Driven: Jonathan is pursuing a Master of Science in Critical Care from Cardiff University.
Discover the realities, rewards, and future of this vital profession.
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Life as an Iconic Sports Agent
Are you passionate about sports and business? A career as a sports agent might be your perfect match!
Get an insider's view on life as a sports agent with super agent Leigh Steinberg, renowned entrepreneur, best-selling author, and CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment.
Known as the inspiration for "Jerry Maguire," Leigh has represented top athletes across major sports, securing over $4 billion in contracts.
In 2020, he helped NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes secure the highest sports contract in North American history!
Discover what it takes to thrive in the sports industry, learn from Leigh’s career path, and get insights on building a successful career in this space.
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring sports agents!
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Life as a Communications Expert
Interested in a career in journalism?
Listen in as Charlotte Kan, a communications and journalism expert with over 20 years of experience in the field breaks down her successful career.
In this interview, Charlotte shares insights on what it takes to excel and also gives clear guidance on helpful communications strategies.
Further, you'll learn about her journey working with top media organizations like Bloomberg TV and Reuters, coaching executives, and moderating high-profile events.
Tune in for valuable career advice and inspiration from a seasoned journalism professional. Tune in for it all!
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Life as a Financial Planner
Discover what the work of a financial planner is truly about. You'll hear all about the the ins and outs of the work including hidden insights on the profession.
Not only that, listeners of this special episode will be treated to post-secondary financial planning advice covering broad saving options, borrowing strategies, personal budgeting and other relevant issues for students looking to prepare for that next stage of life.
It all comes by way of a chat with Joe Curry, Senior Financial Planner & owner of Matthews + Associates.
Joe is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Exit Planning Advisor who also co-hosts Canada’s fastest-growing retirement planning podcast, Your Retirement Planning Simplified, where he provides in-depth and accessible financial guidance.
To learn more about Joe and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Sales Strategy Expert
Curious about a career in sales strategy? Join Simon Severino, LinkedIn Top Voice on sales leadership, as he shares insights on B2B sales success.
Find out what this line of work is all about!
Learn about his Strategy Sprints Method, tips for creating buyer-centric conversations, and Simon's journey into the world of sales.
Discover the future of sales work and get expert advice on sales strategy, coaching, and leveraging technology.
Simon, an author, TEDx speaker, and Forbes contributor, offers valuable perspectives for anyone looking to thrive in sales. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a true sales strategy expert.
To learn more about Simon and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Head of Sustainability
Interested in a career related to sustainability and ESG?
You won't want to miss this conversation with Stephanie McLarty!
She is the Head of Sustainability at Quantum Lifecycle Partners and leads the sustainability strategy for Canada's largest electronics reuse and recycling company.
Discover her unique journey from founding REfficient Inc., a Certified B Corp, to driving Quantum's ESG initiatives.
In this conversation, Stephanie shares valuable insights on sustainability in business. Her insights on what it takes to succeed within this professional space are particularly valuable.
Plus, Stephanie breaks down what she believes to be effective ways to evaluate professional or entrepreneurial opportunities.
All up, this conversation covers a lot of ground and anyone with an interest or leaning towards ESG career exploration will glean a lot from it.
To learn more about Stephanie and her work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a F1 Broadcast Journalist
Will Buxton is one of the most popular and highly regarded broadcast journalists in modern day motorsport.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Will is a familiar face in motorsport broadcasting, known for his roles in F1, IndyCar, and more. You would also recognize him for his recurring narration role in the Netflix hit “Drive to Survive.”
Join us for an exclusive career interview with him covering his role as F1's first Digital Presenter and how he made his way there.
*Step in the life of Will as he breaks down the lead up to an actual F1 race weekend!
*Hear engaging stories about the likes of Ayrton Senna, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and others!
*Find out what it takes to thrive within the world of F1 sports journalism!
This conversation is perfect for anyone with an interest in F1, Will Buxton or those seeking career advice and inspirational insights on career pathways into sports journalism. Tune in for it all!
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Life as a Public Relations Guru
If you have any interest in a career within PR, you won't want to miss this invaluable opportunity to glean insights and career advice from a true master of the public relations industry.
Meet Eric Yaverbaum. He is the CEO of Ericho Communications, and in this episode he shares insights from his 43-year career as a public relations guru in this illuminating interview.
As a bestselling author of industry-standard books like "Public Relations for Dummies," Eric's expertise has guided top brands like Sony, IKEA, and H&M and countless others.
As a regular TV pundit and featured expert in Forbes, The New York Times and other major publications, Eric's advice resonates globally.
Join us to uncover career strategies, learn from Eric's PR approaches, and gain inspiration for navigating the dynamic world of public relations.
To learn more about Eric and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as an EdTech Startup Founder
Join Christopher Schoenwald as he highlights his podcast conversation with Ryan Palmbaum, CEO and Founder of Dabbl Discovery.
Ryan is part of an EdTech revolution with an aim at reinvigorating career education through his innovative app blending TikTok's engagement and Masterclass's quality and access to top career professionals and entrepreneurs.
Formerly a world-traveled professional soccer player, Ryan's diverse experiences have shaped Dabbl's vision.
His offering prioritizes accessibility, offering bite-sized videos by industry experts to democratize learning.
Listeners will gain insights into the life of an EdTech founder, startup success, and the journey of bringing an idea to market fruition.
Ryan's story will inspire those navigating career choices or pursuing entrepreneurial dreams.
To learn more about Ryan and his work, be sure to check out the following links:
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Life as a Sales Consultancy Specialist
Get a peek inside at what it's like to run a sales based consultancy business. Guest Leighann Lovely, Founder of Love Your Sales, breaks it all down for us in this episode.
Drawing from her rich background in Human Resources and over a decade in sales, Leighann provides invaluable insights and strategies for businesses to achieve sales excellence.
Beyond that, through her podcast and business, she champions mental health advocacy in the workplace while empowering professionals to embrace their whole selves in order to fully reach their personal and professional potential.
Recognized for her industry expertise, Leighann's journey exemplifies resilience and innovation.
Tune in to discover the dynamic world of sales consulting, gain actionable sales tips, and find out whether the world of sales could be for you!
LinkedIn
YouTube
Company Website
Love Your Sales podcast
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Life as an Industrial Hygiene Specialist
Robyn Harn, is an Industrial Hygiene Specialist for California Operations at Rio Tinto. In this career interview she shares her journey into this fascinating line of work.
Originally from Australia and now based at the Boron Mine in California, one of the world's largest borax mines, Robyn oversees health and safety services for workers there.
With an initial background in environmental science and environmental rehabilitation, Robyn's pivot to industrial hygiene (aka occupational hygiene) involved a recognition of being able to tick off a few important boxes as per purpose and meaning within her professional work.
In combining her passion for ensuring environmental issues are always considered, coupled with her desire to serve, interact and help others, Robyn has truly found this career option to be the one for her.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into this high demand profession that admittedly is often mischaracterized and poorly understood.
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Life as a Strategy and Emerging Tech Advisor
Delve into the dynamic world of strategy and emerging tech advising with Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos, a globally recognized expert at the forefront of innovation.
From advising multinational corporations to collaborating with academia and foreign governments, Dr. Kostopoulos brings unparalleled insight into navigating the fourth industrial revolution.
Through her consulting firm, Abundance Studio, she guides clients in shaping their future amidst rapid technological change.
Join us to uncover what such a career truly entails, gain strategic foresight, and explore the intersection of technology, society, and innovation.
Don't miss this opportunity to glean career wisdom from a true visionary within the field of emerging tech consultancy.
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Fashion Label
Project Nof1
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Life as an Urban Planner
Explore the dynamic world of urban planning with Danny Brown, a registered professional planner at the City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry, and Recreation Division.
With vast experience spanning international consultancy and urbanist activism, Danny brings a unique blend of expertise to the table.
Join us for valuable insights into urban planning careers, the realities of the work, a unique look at a day in the life of an urban planner, challenges of the work, and the evolving role of planners in shaping sustainable and inclusive cities.
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