Entrepreneur Michael Gardon is on a mission to help people BREAK work and get intentional about their career journey. In 2018 work wasn't working for Mike, so he decided to BREAK work and design a better work-life. Now, he helps people do the same. Hear from corporate careerists who have found fulfillment in new industries. Hear from entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who invest in themselves in pursuit of a more fulfilled, more sane life. Hear from side hustlers who are building more resilient ...
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This is the show where we help men and women in public service transition to a career in the private sector.
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Content creator, host, and editor, Stephanie Dennis, is on a mission to empower people to take control of their careers by offering holistic career advice. The goal is to provide everyone with actionable tips, knowledge, skills, and confidence to crush their career goals. This podcast takes a funny, fresh, and playful approach to discussing career topics. We have fun, laugh, use adult language, tell it how it is, and get right to the point. Check out Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive as fea ...
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How do I balance work, life, career, and family? Am I ready for my next career move? How do I juggle all the things God has called me to in life? And the biggest question of all, is there a way to do it all while loving my people well? Welcome to the Called and Equipped Podcast where we'll answer your burning career, family, work, life, and faith questions and equip you for all that God has called you to in this one beautiful, crazy life.
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Your Grass Is Greener: Building Better Workplaces With Jason Silver
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#523: Jason Silver is a multi-time founder of kids and a multi-time founder of companies. He gets his biggest thrill helping modern employees and their teams unlock a better way to work—surfing is a close second. He was an early employee at Airbnb and helped build an AI company from the ground up back before AI was the cool thing to do. Today, he a…
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Pivoting with Purpose: Alex Compton's Inspiring Journey from Basketball to Business
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#522: In 2020 when the pandemic hit, Alex and his wife Michelle took their kids to Wisconsin to visit his parents. What was supposed to be a 3 month trip ended up being a family move as the Comptons could not get back to the Philippines and decided to migrate to the US. It was during that time that Alex was exposed to business in the US, when he wa…
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Breaking the Burnout Cycle With Julie Bee
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#521: Julie Bee is the founder of TJB Media (2021) and BeeSmart Social Media (2008). She’s an award-winning podcast host, a leader, a professional speaker, and an entrepreneur. Julie is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program (10ksb) and a proud alumnus of West Virginia University. Julie started her career as an accountant b…
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From Corporate to Coach: Alli Rizacos’ Journey to Entrepreneurial Freedom
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#520: In 2021, Alli Rizacos took the leap and left the corporate world to pursue her dream of building a coaching business while traveling the world. In less than 3 years, she has built a recognizable brand on LinkedIn and a successful coaching business nearing $1M in revenue. Tune in to learn how Alli transitioned from corporate work to becoming a…
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Compensation & Remote Work vs Compensation & In Office Work
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What we talked about on this episode: This episode was inspired by a TT video I saw where someone shared their remote compensation, hybrid comp, and in-office comp expectations. It was said they ask for $20k more for in-office jobs and the person dueting it seemed shocked. My response was good for them BUT that’s it? Let’s talk about it. Should you…
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WTF Does All The Office Lingo Mean (Also can we just stop)?
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What we talked about on this episode: Let’s take this offline: discuss it later and/or in a different setting Touch base: briefly connect or update on a topic Put a pin in it: postpone or temporarily set aside a discussion Think outside the box: consider unconventional or creative ideas Circle back: Return to topic later for further discussion Low-…
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The Importance Of and Strategies For Self Promotion
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Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha Marketing Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive Podcast Link https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! Notes: Most of us are not c…
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#519: Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and leadership development consultant. She’s worked with organizations such as Deloitte, Cisco Systems and Aon Hewitt and has over 20 years of experience working with leaders at all levels. Amy earned a Masters of Science in Training and Development (MSTD), with an emphasis in Organi…
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Why You Should Be A Lifelong Learner + Benefits & Resources
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Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha Being a lifelong learner is so critical in today's society. We are surrounded by constant change and we have to be able to learn and adapt to those changes If we think about jobs that used to be relevant but are no longe…
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Note: I hooked up the Shure mic wrong LOL this NOT an accurate sound quality, it is however the quality of a MacBook Air hahahaha Marketing Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive Podcast Link https://lnk.bio/stephdennis We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis You’re awesome!! Go be your amazing self today!!! Notes: Dictonary.com The pe…
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Turn Hidden Talents Into Extraordinary Advantage
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#518: I dove headfirst into finance for one reason. Money. As a 20 year old I simply neglected who I was, and looked to go to the place I could make a lot of money. How ignorant. I ignored my real talents. Despite natural skills in writing, speaking, and presenting, I chose the expected path. Here’s the truth: Our system, from college to career, of…
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The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move Us Forward With Amy Shoenthal
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#517: Welcome, everyone, to another episode of The Break podcast, where we delve into the depths of resilience, flexibility, and overcoming life's obstacles. I'm your host, Mike, and today's conversation promises to be nothing short of enlightening. Today, we're exploring a topic that resonates with each and every one of us - setbacks. Life's unexp…
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19 Tips When You Are Struggling With Mental Health And Juggling It All
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#516: In chasing “success” we forget what it is to just be human. I feel like my struggles have been about getting back to just being a person. I don’t want to just succeed at some line of work that no one will remember. I don’t want to just save for retirement that might not ever come. I don’t want to be one dimensional. I want to be a Full Stack …
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Exclusive Free Mini Course: Becoming Unbreakable
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#515: Heyooo, So The World Economic Forum recently released their top 10 "skills for the future of work." Guess what made the list: flexibility, adaptability and resilience. Why are those so important to the WEF? Because the WEF knows that the future is changing rapidly, and companies need employees who can thrive in a rapidly changing environment.…
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Here's how you get good at creating options in your career
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#514: You can do anything, but you can’t do everything. You must choose your path with the best odds. Look there's 2 places people start when creating options: "I have no options. I can't imagine what else I could do." "I can do anything! How do I choose?" It's work to realize that neither starting point is reality, but once you do you begin to see…
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Grit In Action: How Danielle Cobo Transformed Challenges Into Triumphs
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#513: Welcome back to another episode of The Break podcast, the space where we unpack the remarkable stories of individuals who've faced life's challenges head-on. I'm your host, Mike, and today's conversation is one that you don't want to miss. Our guest today is Danielle Cobo, a powerhouse in resilience, courage, and unwavering determination. Bef…
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17 Tips For How To Manage Job Insecurity (And Stay Sane)
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I Got Fired In The Middle Of A Meeting, And It Can Happen To You Too
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#512: I got fired in the middle of a meeting. Well, I was told the next day, but it happened in that meeting. I knew it. What a terrible feeling. I was up all night, walking the streets of Seattle in the dark by myself. My mind racing between panic and planner modes. I need a job Can I even get a job? Why did this happen? Who do I reach out to? How…
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#511: FUD = Fear. Uncertainty. Doubt. The triad that keeps us from betting on ourselves. And keeps us on the incremental path to nowhere. I used to be a FUD. I grew up in a very fiscally conservative household. My parents are well off, but massive penny pinchers. This isn’t bad, in fact it’s noble. However, saying no to even the slightest risk of l…
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Learning To Trust Again After Past Work Trauma and Or Toxic Environments
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Make more progress on your career path in the next 7 Days than the previous 7 years
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#510: I'm back and energized, to dive into something that's been on my mind – and probably on yours too: the messiness of Career Change. I know, just reading those words can send a flutter of anxiety through your chest, as it has for me many times - 6 to be exact. Yes I've made no less than 6 major career changes. And not the "I'm changing companie…
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#509: I thought a lot about how we can build our capacity to take action towards what WE want. That can seem scary because we fear what other people will think, and we think we are RISKING a lot. After all, if what we want is different than our peers, doesn't that make us an outsider? Weird? A loner? We've all heard the expression “no risk no rewar…
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The Art of Reinvention: Finding Fulfillment Beyond the Norm with Roger Osorio
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#508: We're delving into the profound topic of reinvention, exploring how to pursue our passions, even when it means taking a leap of faith. In today's interview, I had the privilege of sitting down with Roger Osorio, a remarkable individual who embodies the essence of reinvention. We unravel his personal journey from a corporate job to becoming a …
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Soooo We Are Working While The World Is On Fire?
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Challenging Conventional Notions: How to Align Purpose, Profit, and Mission In Your Career With Arun Gupta
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#507: Our guest, Arun Gupta, brings a unique perspective to the table, one that challenges conventional notions of purpose and profit in one's career. We're about to dive into a topic that could reshape how you think about your own professional journey. But before we get into that, I want to share a thought-provoking student testimonial from Arun's…
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3 Frameworks for making better career decisions in 2024
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#506: Ok, so 2024 is knocking at the door and I just learned a new word. Actually 2 new words. First, my kids taught me the word "rizz" which means something about flirting or having game. Lo and behold rizz is Time Magazine's word of the year! I couldn't believe it! The second is "career pathing", as in the act of figuring out your path. I never r…
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The Power of Awkwardness: Transforming Cringe into Courage with Henna Pryor
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#505: Henna Pryor, PCC is a highly sought-after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, virtual presenter, author, and professional executive coach. She’s known for her science-backed approach to improving the performance, habits, and actions of hungry high achievers – in her fun, no-nonsense, no-jargon…
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#504: The only way to crush the uncertainty we feel about the next steps in our careers is to get comfortable not knowing. Which is a huge shift Paul had to make. I believe this is the single greatest skill we can learn if we want to achieve our hopes and dreams to get what we want out of life. This is why The UnBREAKable Community exists. So I w…
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Breaking Barriers with Paul Dircks: A Story of Health and Career Triumph
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#503: I am beyond excited for today's conversation. We've got a guest who's not only a fantastic individual but has an inspiring journey to share. I want you to meet Paul Dircks. Now, Paul and I go way back. We connected earlier this year when he reached out for some coaching during a pivotal moment in his life. Today, we're going to dive into his …
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10 Lessons From A Legend Who Broke The Mold
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#502: Last week the world lost a legend. Charlie Munger passed away at the age of 99. Charlie was (and still is) deeply influential on me. If you’ve taken my course, Advantage Mapping Foundations, you’ve seen and heard from Charlie. I’ve learned more about life and reality from studying this man than I did in all of my schooling, easily. In honor…
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The Text Message That Saved A Life: Justin Brey's Incredible Story
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#501: Our conversation today revolves around life-changing moments and the remarkable power of personal transformation. Get ready to be inspired as we introduce our guest, Justin Brey, who has a remarkable story to share. On December 19th, 2020, Justin faced a life-altering decision. He had driven out to the mountains with a suicide note, ready to …
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Danny Miranda On Living Your True Purpose
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#500: Today's conversation is all about belief and purpose, two essential elements on our life's journey. But first, let me share why this topic is so important. When I first reached out to today's guest, I realized how much his journey resonated with my own experiences. Many people, like me, sometimes struggle with finding our true purpose and bui…
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