Best Professional Career Advice Podcasts (2024)

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69 | How to Find Your Own Unique Career Path in the Equine Industry with Danielle Aamodt 52:21

42m ago52:21

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In this insightful episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional," host Jodi Lynch Findley engages in a fascinating conversation with Danielle Aamodt, a multifaceted equine industry consultant, coach, and insurance agent. Danielle shares her unique journey, starting from her early passion for horses to her diverse roles across the equine industry, a…

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Enhance Your Personal Brand: Feedback as a Catalyst for Change with Dale McKay (2/2) 40:43

1h ago40:43

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How often do you ask other people for feedback? Why are you asking for feedback in the first place, and what will you do with the feedback you receive? Dale McKay, our guest this week in episode 289, would remind us that the purpose of feedback is to make ourselves better, and we can articulate that purpose to other people when we ask them for hone…

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68 | Championing Your Career in Vet Med with Sara Adcock-Brazier and Woodside Equine Clinic 44:14

4d ago44:14

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In this episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional," host Jodi Lynch Findley converses with Sara Adcock-Brazier, an esteemed Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) at Woodside Equine Clinic. With a rich background in small animal emergency care, Sara shares her journey and the pivotal moments that led her to thrive in equine veterinary medicine. Li…

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Guardrails for Growth: A Mentor’s Experience with Dale McKay (1/2) 38:16

3h ago38:16

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What would the job description for a mentor look like? For Dale McKay, our guest this week in episode 288, mentoring is a passion area. In fact, Nick has been blessed to have Dale as his mentor for several years. Today, Dale McKay is a VMware consultant working with federal customers. In this discussion Dale shares his Naval experience and tech ind…

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67 | How Denise Alvarez, Owner of Stormlily Marketing Turned her Passion for Horses into a Business 47:44

5d ago47:44

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Thriving Equine Professional, where Jodi is chatting with Denise Alvarez, the founder of Stormlily Marketing. Denise shares her journey from growing up with quarter horses to developing a career in marketing and eventually combining the two passions into a thriving business. Through insightful discussions, she …

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Scope Creep: Evaluating Impact in Career Decisions as a Principal Engineer with Max Kanat-Alexander (3/3) 35:33

17d ago35:33

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Can we progress to the highest levels of the technical career ladder like senior staff or principal without destroying our lives? Max Kanat-Alexander would say it comes down to getting very clear about what your job is and is not. Those seeking to become principal engineers must relentlessly focus on the work they are uniquely suited to deliver wit…

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66 | Dr. Melissa Siard Altman's Journey from Passionate Equestrian to Equine Science Professor at Asbury University 49:50

22d ago49:50

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In this episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional," host Jodi Lynch Findley sits down with Dr. Melissa Siard Altman, a leading figure at Asbury University’s equine program. Dr. Altman shares her transformative journey from a horse-crazy girl in Tennessee to becoming a pivotal educator and researcher in the equine industry. Jodi and Melissa delve…

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Succession Planning: Delegation Skills and Technical Ownership with Max Kanat-Alexander (2/3) 41:39

25d ago41:39

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What should we consider before taking on a new work-related or personal project? Max Kanat-Alexander, our guest this week in episode 286, thinks about the end of his involvement in a project as a first step. The only way to focus on bigger things that could make a larger impact is to offload what you’re working on now. Succession planning is about …

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65 | 3 Ways to Transform Your Community 26:11

21d ago26:11

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In this inspiring solo episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional," Jodi Lynch Findley delves into the profound importance of community building. She opens the episode with an empowering message, celebrating the strength and capabilities of her listeners. Jodi points out the crucial role communities play, especially as we navigate through the cha…

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Contribute Back: Embracing the Open Source Spirit with Max Kanat-Alexander (1/3) 48:41

1M ago48:41

48:41

Do you know anything about Bugzilla? Sometimes the answer to a simple, unexpected question like this can change our direction. Max Kanat-Alexander, our guest this week in episode 285, once answered this question with a resounding yes because of something he’d done earlier. Max spent time triaging bugs for the Mozilla project while in college and ha…

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64 | Breaking Barriers in Veterinary Therapeutics with Cassie Younginer 47:54

26d ago47:54

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Welcome back, thrivers! Today I am sitting down with Cassie Younginer. A true industry leader, Cassie shares her journey from a competitive rider to a pivotal player in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Known for her relentless energy and unyielding passion, Cassie offers invaluable insights into pursuing a thriving career in the equine industry. In this…

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Draft Your Narrative: Writing and Building a Technical Portfolio with Jason Belk (2/2) 51:23

1M ago51:23

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Have you developed a personal narrative covering the important accomplishments in your career? Contrary to what many people think, our work does not speak for itself. We have to speak for our work. Jason Belk, our guest in episode 284, used writing to prepare his own narrative before sharing it verbally the first time, and he has continued to itera…

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63 | How to Outshine Your Competition in the Equine Industry with Krissie 40:41

1M ago40:41

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In this engaging episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional," host Jodi Lynch Findley interviews Krissie d'Aries - a multi-faceted equine nutrition sales specialist at Mars. This conversation delves into Krissie's unique career journey, from her start with horses in childhood to her current role in equine nutrition sales and beyond. Listeners wil…

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Educate and Advocate: Certifications and Community Responsibility as a Joy with Jason Belk (1/2) 57:34

2M ago57:34

57:34

How could the skills learned as a video game tester be applied to different roles in technology? Understanding and documenting the steps needed to reproduce an error in a video game aren’t so different from understanding the steps to perform a specific task like removing malware from a laptop or replacing a hard drive. Jason Belk, our gest this wee…

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62 | How an Internship at Disney Changed the Career Path for Equine Professional, Ariel Trinder 41:25

1M ago41:25

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Make sure to catch the "uncut" version of this episode on my YouTube channel to get Ariel's advice on what to do to stand out when it comes to applying and getting chosen for internships and jobs in the equine industry. Connect with Ariel Trinder Below on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-trinder-893a057a/ Ready to transform the energy on …

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All the Networking Things: Project Management, Pre-Sales, and Broadening a Technical Specialty with Amy Arnold (2/2) 49:14

2M ago49:14

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When should we adjust from focusing in a specialized area to something more broad? Amy Arnold left technical consulting because she missed working on “all the networking things.” The former network engineer who worked in public sector would boomerang back for a time before taking a role at Fortinet in pre-sales. The theme of technical exploration i…

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61 | 3 Critical Skills You’re Not Learning in College 21:05

2M ago21:05

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Welcome back to another episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional" podcast! In this solo episode, Jodi dives deep into the critical examination of higher education and its shortcomings, particularly regarding the development of soft skills essential for young professionals. She draws from her recent experience teaching an ag sales class to empha…

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Packets Don’t Lie: Quality of Service for Technical Exploration in Network Engineering with Amy Arnold (1/2) 47:03

2M ago47:03

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When something related to your current job or a job you think you want isn’t for you, how do you know? And how quickly can you make that decision? Much like quality of service is applied to enterprise network traffic, we can apply the same sort of prioritization to our technology careers through the process of technical exploration and curiosity. A…

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60 | From College Grad to CEO: Caogi Long's Path to Owning Equine Affaire 40:26

2M ago40:26

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In this episode of the Thriving Equine Professional podcast, host Jodi Lynch Findley chats with Coagi Long, President and Owner of Equine Affaire. They delve into Coagi’s inspiring professional journey from a horse-loving girl who grew up in Michigan to leading one of the equine industry's most significant event organizations. The episode offers a …

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Life after Layoff: A Leader’s Sense of Duty and A Series of Good Conversations with Marni Coffey (3/3) 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

When a people leader is laid off, they have a choice – stop everything, or continue to lead, even as you exit. Marni Coffey continued to model strong character and supportive leadership for her team until the end of her last day with PepsiCo. This is the mark of a great leader…a leader whose greatest skill is empathy. After taking time to recharge …

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59 | Diego Almeida's Journey to Becoming a Farrier 48:27

2M ago48:27

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In this episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional," host Jodi Lynch Findley engages in an enlightening conversation with decorated farrier, Diego Almeida. Diego has carved a niche for himself in the farrier world and in this episode he recounts his unique journey from Brazil to Montana, sharing insights about his rigorous path, dedication to the…

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Change Management: The Hardest Leap and Developing People with Marni Coffey (2/3)

2M ago

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Why is moving from individual contributor to technical lead or team lead such a hard leap? For Marni Coffey, it was about learning to develop the people around her. Developing others is something Marni chose to do as a team lead, and as a people leader she continues to do it. In Episode 279, you will hear how Marni approached the first set of one-o…

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58 | Exploring the World of Inside Sales in the Equine Industry with Autumn Miller 40:15

2M ago40:15

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In this episode of "The Thriving Equine Professional," host Jodi Lynch Findley engages with Autumn Miller, an influential figure in the equine industry. The dialogue explores Autumn's transformative journey from an aspiring veterinarian to a key player in the equine financial services sector. Autumn discusses the critical milestones in her career, …

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Uncovering Empathy: The Greatest Skill of an Inclusive Leader with Marni Coffey (1/3)

3M ago

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If asked about your greatest skill, how would you answer? Could you even answer the question? Our guest this week was asked to name her greatest skill in a job interview, and the answer is one of the most important skills of effective people managers. Marni Coffey is a Senior Manager for Business Systems and Indirect Sourcing and Procurement at McK…

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57 | The Glorification of Being Busy & Why It's Killing Your Productivity 24:44

3M ago24:44

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In the final episode of May 2024 on "The Thriving Equine Professional" podcast, host Jodi Lynch Findley discusses the difference between being busy and being productive. She shares tips on how to prioritize tasks, attend meaningful meetings and events, and take ownership of your time. By focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary busyn…

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Uniquely Suited to Deliver with Ethan Banks (2/2)

3M ago

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Have you checked out the Packet Pushers Job Board? According to trends Ethan Banks of Packet Pushers is seeing, companies need experienced senior technical people who are comfortable working with a complex IT stack. If you are one of those people, you are in demand, even during times of industry layoffs. It’s challenging for the business owner to c…

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56 | Exploring the World of Equine Finance with the Investing Equestrian, Maria Pizzini 46:45

3M ago46:45

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In this episode of The Thriving Equine Professional podcast, I welcome Maria Pizzini, known as the Investing Equestrian. We discuss Maria's journey from a pre-vet student to a finance professional specializing in wealth management for equestrians. Maria shares her experience of connecting with the equestrian community through LinkedIn and the impor…

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Everything Has a Lifecycle with Ethan Banks (1/2) 34:55

3M ago34:55

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We often talk about lifecycle management in technology, but every job and personal or professional project has a lifecycle that needs managing from beginning to end. When we start a job or a career, we don’t know when the end of that lifecycle will come. This week in episode 276 we’re joined by Packet Pushers co-founder Ethan Banks. As we talk thro…

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55 | Ryon Springer with Kentucky Equine Research Shares Tips on Internships and Career Growth 48:23

3M ago48:23

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In this episode, Jodi Lynch Findley interviews Ryon Springer, a research coordinator at Kentucky Equine Research (KER). Ryon shares his journey in the equine industry, from growing up in a family involved in the feed industry to pursuing a career in equine nutrition and research. He discusses the importance of internships in finding one's passion a…

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Book Discussion: Finish, Part 4 – The Day before Done and Perfectionism’s Final Roadblocks 34:17

3M ago34:17

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What if deep down you are afraid of achieving a goal? Could the fear of success be the very thing that motivates you to abandon your goal? What could you be getting by not finishing? With the finish line in sight, perfectionism throws up its final roadblocks. To reach the end, we must address the fears of what’s next, what now, and the fear of thin…

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54 | Championing the Next Generation of Equine Veterinarians with Dr. Deborah Spike-Pierce 50:21

3M ago50:21

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In this episode of the Thriving Equine Professional podcast, host Jodi Lynch Findley interviews Dr. Debbie Spike Pierce, CEO of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Dr. Spike Pierce shares her inspiring journey from a horse-crazy kid to becoming a successful equine veterinarian and leader in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, netw…

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Book Discussion: Finish, Part 3 – Get Rid of Your Secret Rules and Use Data to Celebrate Your Imperfect Progress 34:24

4M ago34:24

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Could you be making false assumptions which only serve to keep you from achieving your goals? Secret rules take self-reflection to discover, destroy, and replace with rules based on the truth. In addition to getting rid of secret rules, we can collect data to measure progress toward a goal. Even though our efforts working toward a goal won’t be per…

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53 | Your Identity is Up To You: How 3 Ingredients to Authenticity Determine your Equine Career Success 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Your identity is up to you. Your credibility depends on your authenticity. What does that even mean? “Authenticity comes with risks. The risk of being misunderstood. The risk of not fitting in. The risk of internal conflict between honoring your authentic self vs the pressure to be socially accepted. However, despite its challenges, authenticity is…

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Book Discussion: Finish, Part 2 – Deliberate Time Investments and Avoiding Distractions 39:53

4M ago39:53

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In order to finish the goals we begin, author Jon Acuff says we need more time to work toward each goal, the motivation to keep going, and to maintain focus amidst any possible distractions perfectionism may throw at us along the way. Based on that, what will you intentionally decide to bomb so you have more time? How will you stay motivated to acc…

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