Best Professionallife Podcasts (2024)

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Lauren Selig on Navigating a Career of Creativity and Impact, Live at PNW Climate Week 50:57

3d ago50:57

50:57

In this special live episode recorded as part of #PNWClimateWeek and the Bloomberg Green Festival at the KEXP Gathering Space, Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff sit down with Lauren Selig, a film producer, investor, entrepreneur, and board member of the XPRIZE Foundation. , Lauren shares her journey from journalism to film production and investment…

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Adital Ella of Criaterra on Growing a Company Providing Low Carbon Building Materials (Part 1 of 2) 35:41

8d ago35:41

35:41

In this episode, we talk with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies, an Israeli company pioneering sustainable, low carbob building materials. Adital shares her journey from sustainable furniture designer to climate tech entrepreneur, offering insights into the development of Criaterra's beautiful and sustainable tiles and building m…

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Adital Ela Shares Career Insights on Navigating a Career In Climate Tech (Part 2 of 2) 26:19

8d ago26:19

26:19

In this episode we continue our conversation with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies. Adital shares valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the climate tech industry, drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator. Key points discussed: How to approach climate tech companies as a job seeker, even without a s…

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Scott Case, Recurrent Co-Founder, Offers Career Advice and Insights (Part 2) 24:41

4M ago24:41

24:41

In the second part of the conversation, Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent shares his career journey and lessons learned. Scott has worked at small companies, big companies, and started two companies himself. He shares some lessons learned at his first startup, EnergySavvy. Scott then offers advice for people looking to enter the clean tec…

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Scott Case, Recurrent Co-Founder, Talks About Used EV Battery Data Transparency (Part 1) 51:15

4M ago51:15

51:15

Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff talk with Scott Case, the co-founder and CEO of Recurrent, a Seattle-based startup that offers independent evaluations of used electric vehicle batteries. Case discusses his journey as a second-time entrepreneur, having previously founded Energy Savvy, a company that helped energy utilities connect with customers f…

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Josh Mastromatto, Co-Founder of Waste Diversion Company Rego, Shares Career Advice (Part 2) 36:41

4M ago36:41

36:41

In the second part of the conversation, Josh Mastromatto, co-founder of Rego, shares insights on how his experience as an athlete has shaped his approach to building a startup. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you can control, learning quickly, and surrounding yourself with people who can help you improve. Josh shares what he looks …

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Josh Mastromatto, Co-Founder of Rego, Talks About Building A Sustainability Business Diverting Waste With Software (Part 1) 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

In this episode of "Conversations on Careers in Climate Tech," Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff are joined by Josh Mastromatto, co-founder of Rego, a startup addressing waste management in urban apartment buildings during move-out periods. Rego aims to reduce waste by diverting discarded items from landfills to more sustainable destinations where …

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Steven Zhang, Founder of ClimateTechList.com Shares Career Advice (Part 2) 33:27

5M ago33:27

33:27

Gregory Heller and co-host Jonathan Azoff continue their conversation with Steven Zhang, the founder of ClimateTechList.com, a comprehensive job site dedicated to climate technology roles for both technical and non-technical professionals. Gregory, Jonathan and Steven discuss strategies for job seekers aiming to enter the climate tech industry. The…

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Steven Zhang on founding ClimateTechList.com (Part 1) 25:13

5M ago25:13

25:13

On this episode first episode of the “Conversations on Careers in Climate Tech” mini series, Gregory Heller and co-host Jonathan Azoff speak with Steven Zhang, the founder of ClimateTechList.com, a comprehensive job site dedicated to climate technology roles for both technical and non-technical professionals. We explore what drove Steven to create …

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Gabriel Scheer Talks About Attending COP28 (with Jonathan Azoff) 50:09

7M ago50:09

50:09

In this episode I am joined by cohost Jonathan Azoff of SNØCAP, and we talk with Gabriel Scheer, Director of Innovation for Mobility and Energy at ElementalExcelerator. Recorded on December 12th, 2023, the conversation covers Gabriel's fresh insights from his first attendance at COP28, offering valuable perspectives for MBA students and professiona…

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Jonathan Azoff of Snocap Ventures 37:48

7M ago37:48

37:48

Gregory Heller speaks with Jonathan Azoff, an experienced tech leader who transitioned into a mentor and investor role with a focus on sustainability. Jonathan is a GP at SNØCAP a VC firm that invests in early-stage, profit-oriented platforms that directly and indirectly solve the climate crisis. Jonathan's journey began with a strong interest in e…

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From Non-profit founder to Clean Tech Venture Capital Funder, a Conversation With Alexandra Iljadica 41:23

8M ago41:23

41:23

Gregory Heller interviews Alexandra Iljadica, an investor with BHP Ventures, in this episode of "Conversations on Careers and Professional Life." Alexandra discusses her journey from running a youth-focused nonprofit in Australia to becoming a key figure in venture capital with a focus on sustainability. She talks about her path through various rol…

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David Woodson Talks About His Career In Campus Sustainability and District Energy 49:01

8M ago49:01

49:01

On this episode, Gregory Heller interviews David Woodson, the Executive Director for Campus Energy Utilities and Operations at the University of Washington. Woodson shares his journey from and undergraduate at UW to his current role as leader in sustainability with a proven record of making an impact. David highlighted the importance of being adapt…

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Charlie Donovan on Sustainability in Business 25:55

8M ago25:55

25:55

Gregory talks with Charlie Donovan, a visiting professor of sustainable finance at the Foster School of Business. The discussion revolves around the integration of climate change and sustainability into finance and business education, drawing on Donovan's experience in teaching and in the industry. Key topics include the importance of understanding…

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Foster's MBA Study Tours with Foster Global Business Center's Angela Shelley 27:28

9M ago27:28

27:28

This episode features a conversation with Angela Shelley, the Assistant Director of MBA Global Programs at the Foster School of Business Global Business Center. We had an enlightening discussion about the global study tour program at the Foster School of Business, its objectives, and the transformative impact it has on students' career trajectories…

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Using Yoodli For Job Interview Practice with Priyanka Natrajan 15:21

9M ago15:21

15:21

On this episode, I speak with UW Foster Class of 2024 MBA Priyanka Natrajan about how she used Yoodli.ai to help her prepare for internship interviews. Yoodli is an AI powered speech coaching platform that will record and analyze your speech, transcribe it, provide objective metrics like speed, use of filler words or week words, and can even provid…

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Leveraging Generative AI For Job Applications 4:36

9M ago4:36

4:36

As you navigate the challenging waters of internship and job searches, your resume and cover letter become your primary ambassadors. But what if I told you there's a tool that can give you an edge? Enter GenerativeAI. Today, we'll dive into how this technology can refine your application materials. First off, let's talk about the basics. Generative…

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ClimateCAP Fellow Sean Dew Shares His Experience 23:17

9M ago23:17

23:17

On this episode, I speak with Sean Dew, Foster MBA Class of 2024, about his experience as a ClimateCAP Fellow. ClimateCAP is an organization that focuses on sustainability in business and the MBA program experience across MBA programs. ClimateCAP also hosts an annual conference that brings together MBA students and alumni to discuss various topics …

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Varun Puri, Founder of Yoodli.ai an AI Powered Speech Coach 27:11

10M ago27:11

27:11

On this episode, I speak with Varun Puri, Co-Founder of Yoodli.ai. I'm a big fan of Yoodli and have been using it basically since the day it became available. Many of my students in the MBA program are using it to practice for job interviews and other presentations. Full disclosure, I'm on the Yoodli Speech Coaches Advisory Board. I receive no comp…

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Season 10 Coming Soon 1:45

10M ago1:45

1:45

Music is Arps by Chad Crouch with permission under Creative Commons License

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Case Competitions and MBA Recruiting as an International Student with XJ Cai 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

35:45

By Gregory Heller

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Alumni Advice to Students on Effective Interviewing 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

24:28

In late 2022, I had the opportunity to speak with four Foster School of Business MBA Alumni who are now on the other side of the interview table about what they are listening for from candidates in behavioral interviews. This episode features: Adam Schmidt at Accenture Sam Ead at Google Claire Herting at Walmart Skyler Brown at Goldman Sachs I talk…

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ClimateCap and Pursuing Careers in Sustainability with Doug Beach and Connor Almon-Griffin 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

On this episode, recorded in March of 2022, I spoke with two Foster MBA students, Connor Almon-Griffin (MBA 2023) and Doug Beach (MBA 2022) about their experience attending the ClimateCap -- The Global MBA Summit on Climate, Capital and Business in February of that year. ClimateCap, as you'll hear, brings together MBA students from around the world…

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Gabriel Scheer on Clean Tech and Climate Solutions Startups 23:08

1+ y ago23:08

23:08

By Gregory Heller

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Shine a Spotlight In Your Next Job Interview 7:14

1+ y ago7:14

7:14

Photo by Blondinrikard Fröberg on Flickr under CC by/2.0 As a job candidate, it’s up to you to shine the spotlight on the skills and experiences you've had that are relevant to the job or company you are interviewing for. Too often, candidates prepare scripted answers and don't adapt them to the specific interview questions, company or interviewer.…

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Graduating With an MBA into a Recession With Melissa Schneider 41:54

1+ y ago41:54

41:54

Leadership Coach Melissa Schneider graduated from the Sloan School of Management at MIT with her MBA during the Global Financial Crisis. On this episode, she talks about the power of her network in charting her career path from Product Manager to Marketing Executive at Intuit, LinkedIn and GoDaddy before changing careers into coaching. Learn more a…

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Christopher Barnes on Sleep and Work 44:40

1+ y ago44:40

44:40

My sleep hasn't been great for years. I never have trouble falling asleep, but I wake after about 5 hours and then have trouble getting back to sleep. I average about 7 hours of sleep a night, sometimes more, sometimes less (an improvement over a few years ago). A few years back, after hearing author Matt Walker talk about his book, Why We Sleep on…

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Nivedita Kumar on Recruiting During Year 2 of the MBA 31:32

2y ago31:32

31:32

By Gregory Heller

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Jeff Perry On Coaching Engineers 35:00

2y ago35:00

35:00

Jeff Perry, Foster Hybrid MBA '20, and founder of More Than Engineering, talks about his transition from engineer to coach of engineers and offers advice for how engineers can articulate their experience and value when switching careers. Visit ConversationsOnCareers.com for full episode show notes. Find additional resources at https://www.engineeri…

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Portia Obeng on Updating Your LinkedIn Profile 36:02

2y ago36:02

36:02

Portia Obeng is a social media strategist with over 10 years of experience in social media strategy and content management. Her current focus is supporting individuals and organizations in their use of LinkedIn and Instagram. Our conversation focuses on how anyone, but especially job seekers can use LinkedIn to build their person brand. This is epi…

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Advice from Foster 2022 MBAs on the Career Search and Interviewing 7:26

2y ago7:26

7:26

On this episode, I share advice from three members of the Foster MBA class of 2022 on the career search and interviewing. Hear from Elizabeth Daly, Tyson Colledge, and Christine Pham on the importance of knowing your story, and how they prepared for MBA interviews.By Gregory Heller

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Advice from Foster 2022 MBAs on Internships 6:25

2y ago6:25

6:25

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] On this episode, I share some advice from three members of the Foster MBA class of 2022 on how to have a successful internship. Hear from Tyson Colledge, Elizabeth Daly and Christine Pham on the importance of networking, aski…

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Mikaela Winter on Her Path to a Career in Sustainability at Microsoft 31:00

2y ago31:00

31:00

Microsoft Program Manager and Foster Evening MBA alum Mikaela Winter talks about pursuing a career in energy and sustainability. Full show notes at https://conversationsoncareers.com/2022/06/01/mikaela-winter-on-her-path-to-a-career-in-sustainability-at-microsoft/By Gregory Heller

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Conquer LinkedIn with Jeremy Schifeling 42:49

2y ago42:49

42:49

On this episode, I speak with Jeremy Schifeling. Jeremy is co-author of the book Linked: Conquer LinkedIn, Get Your dream job. Own your future with Omar Garriot. Before getting his MBA from Michigan's Ross school of Business, Jeremy worked in education, including as a kindergarten teacher. After business school, he worked at LinkedIn, and is now di…

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Prof. Kira Schabram on Callings, Compassion and Burnout 38:18

2+ y ago38:18

38:18

UW Foster School of Business Assistant Professor of Management Kira Schabram joined me to talk about her research into callings, compassion and burnout. Burnout has a clinical diagnostic framework. It is not just feeling exhausted. Burnout is when exhaustion is accompanied by feelings of inefficacy or cynicism. Interventions that can help an indivi…

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Some quick advice on following up after informational interviews 6:01

2+ y ago6:01

6:01

Have you ever wondered when you should follow up with someone who's give you an informational interview? I'll share three tips in under six minutes to answer this common job seeker question. Visit https://conversationsoncareers.com/2022/02/15/some-quick-advice-on-following-up-after-informational-interviews/ for episode show notes.…

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Mack Hopen on Pursuing an MBA Career in Sustainability 32:27

2+ y ago32:27

32:27

On this episode, I have a conversation with Mack Hopen, Foster MBA Class of 2022. Mack is an active member of the NetImpact club and a leader of the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club at Foster. He came to Foster in pursuit of a career in the sustainability space and has some great advice for anyone else interested in such a career path. Mac…

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Rachel Hester on Pursuing an MBA Career in Sustainability At Nike, and Beyond 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

36:39

On this episode I speak with Rachel Hester, Foster MBA 2018. Rachel went to work for Nike in a finance manager role after graduating, and in a little less than a year moved into a role in sustainability Finance. Since we recorded this conversation during the summer of 2021, Rachel has moved on from Nike and joined VMWare to work on ESG strategy and…

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Back to Business With Authors Nancy Jensen & Sarah Duenwald Founders of The Swing Shift 1:02:22

3y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

My guests on this episode are the authors of Back To Business and founders of The Swing Shift Nancy Jensen and Sarah Duenwald. I am joined by my colleague Elaine Newtson for a really interesting conversation about coming back to work after taking a career pause. Nancy and Sarah's company, The Swing Shift offers women programs and services to compet…

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The Foster Venture Fellows Program 36:16

3y ago36:16

36:16

Evan Gray, Andrew Wen -- both members of Foster MBA class of 2022 and participants in the Foster Venture Fellows program -- and Cameron Borumand, the Founding Partner of Fuse VC join me to talk about the Foster Venture Fellows Program and more broadly about careers in venture capital. Some of the resources we mentioned include: https://johngannonbl…

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Audrey Beaulac on How the Pandemic Has Impacted Workplace Style and Fashion 25:47

3y ago25:47

25:47

Style consultant Audrey Beaulac returns to discuss how the Covid-19 Pandemic, and Work From Home policies have impacted workplace fashions and style as many prepare to return to the office. We talk about online shopping, men's grooming, make-up, looking your best on Zoom (hint: it's about the lighting!) Trends in eyewear and finding great deals on …

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Advice For Incoming MBAs From Foster Students and Alumni 20:16

3y ago20:16

20:16

This episode features compiled advice for incoming MBA candidates at the Foster School of Business. I solicited advice from recent alumni, a few students, and even went into my archives for a clip from my conversation with Ruchi Singh about the Foster Consulting Society. In the coming weeks, I'll be releasing episodes that feature longer conversati…

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Season 6 Preview 2:26

3y ago2:26

2:26

The upcoming season of Conversations on Careers and Professional life is right around the corner. Episodes will start to drop late August and continue through the fall quarter. I've got some great conversations to share, starting with advice from students and alumni to incoming students at the foster school. I'll share a conversation with two 2021 …

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Aiming Your CliftonStrengths at the Start of Something New 8:03

3y ago8:03

8:03

I’m a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Coach, and work with MBA students at the Foster School of Business to understand their talents, invest in developing them into strengths, and then using those strengths to achieve goals and overcome challenges. Whenever you are starting something new, as our class of 2021 grads are now, and our class of 22 st…

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Guest Episode: Foster Career Chats - The Art of Small Talk 27:55

3y ago27:55

27:55

This is an episode of Foster Career Chats from the career services team of the Foster School of Business Undergraduate and Specialty Masters Program. On this Episode career coach Lindsey Friessnig talks about The Art of Small Talk with Andy Rabitoy, Director of Foster Career Services for undergraduate and special masters. If you enjoy this episode,…

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Pursuing an MBA Career in Sustainability with Austin Morton 44:11

3y ago44:11

44:11

Austin Morton, Foster MBA 2019, is currently EV (Electric Vehicle) and Sustainability Program Manager at Element Fleet. It was great to speak with him about his career path and how he succeeded in achieving his goal of a post MBA career in the sustainability field which started at CLEAResult just after graduation. Before attending Foster, Austin wo…

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Austin Guyette on Pursuing a Career in Venture Capital 45:03

3+ y ago45:03

45:03

On this episode I speak with Austin Guyette, Foster MBA 2019. Austin is an investor with Voyager Capital, a Seattle based venture capital firm. We talk about his career journey and how he successfully landed his dream job in venture capital. Austin shared some valuable insights about the Seattle startup and venture ecosystem, and even one his bigge…

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Prof. Warren Boeker on Innovation and Design Thinking 38:35

3+ y ago38:35

38:35

On this episode, I speak with Professor Warren Boeker, the Douglas Olesen/Battelle Chaired Professor of Management at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. I invited Professor Boeker on the show to talk about innovation and design thinking, and how MBA candidates can prepare for roles that involve innovation. Professor Boeker's …

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Rebecca Lovell on Startups and Venture Capital in Seattle 34:10

3+ y ago34:10

34:10

On this episode, I speak with Rebecca Lovell. Rebecca holds an MBA from Foster, since she graduated her career has included roles with the City of Seattle office of economic development, Geekwire, the Northwest Entrepreneur's network, and Alliance of Angels. She teaches in the Technology Management MBA program at Foster, is a mentor for Techstars a…

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Sam Ushio on Ikigai, CliftonStrengths, and Purpose 1:12:31

3+ y ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Sam Ushio, founder of Ikigai Lab, host of the Ikigai Stories podcast and fellow Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach joins me for a conversation that will appear on both podcasts. We talk about how we both got to where we are today, the Japanese concept of Ikigai -- or your reason for being -- and moai -- a group of life long friends that support each …

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