• Meet Amanda
    Dec 28 2022

    Oftentimes, our career paths are guided by a mix of deliberate decisions and accidental involvement. For example, Amanda Lonsdale made a deliberate decision to go to business school, but “fell into” the renewable energy field. Now, she is the CEO of Magnitude Global Finance, a boutique consulting firm focused on climate finance and renewable energy. Listen to this podcast to learn how to combine intention with accident to create the career of your dreams.

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    15 mins
  • Meet Zachary
    Dec 18 2022

    Zachary Cochran is a career coach who believes everything can be made better. Learn how he created Cochran Coaching LLC, offers unique guidance to young professionals, and developed his career coaching philosophy.

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    19 mins
  • Meet Adam
    Dec 13 2022

    Adam Connors is the founder and CEO of NetworkWise, a company that expedites outcomes for individuals and organizations by providing education in the science and art of networking. He likes to say: “When you understand people and can connect with people, things happen to you easier and faster, the outcomes are greater, and as a result, you’re happier.” Learn more about his networking advice here:

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    22 mins
  • Meet Mike
    Sep 21 2022

    Mike Useem is a Professor of Management and Faculty Director of the Leadership Center at the Wharton School. He has spent his life studying leadership, and knows the secret to having an amazing impact on millions of people. Keep watching to hear what Mike has learned about leadership during his impressive career:

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    26 mins
  • Dave Jaworski
    Sep 14 2022

    Dave Jaworski’s life changed when he was “bit by the microcomputer bug.” Learn how Dave, a once-aspiring record producer, became a principal product manager on Microsoft teams.

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    24 mins
  • Meet Brett
    Sep 7 2022

    One of our host’s personal inspirations, Brett Kingstone started a few high-tech companies out of college and later built up a real estate company. His early ambitions allowed him to shift his focus to exciting hobbies like traveling, rock climbing, and volunteering later in life! Learn how to get an early start on entrepreneurship like Brett here:

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    28 mins
  • Meet Kyle
    Aug 31 2022

    Kyle’s McQuighan’s career path has been guided by the following motto: “Have a north star; you don’t need an exact plan. It may be a bumpy, non-linear road, but with the right circle of diverse mentors, you’ll get to where you need to go.” Hear Kyle’s story to learn how this motto works in practice.

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    22 mins
  • Meet Allan
    Aug 25 2022

    The son of a former President of the Howard County NAACP, Allan Kittleman has been elected to serve on the Howard County Council, in the Maryland State Senate, and as Howard County Executive. He attributes his success to finding a guiding mission, getting involved, and surrounding himself with people who inspire him. Learn more about his journey and advice.

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    21 mins