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Successfully Ambiguous?

Successfully Ambiguous?

Written by: Christine Brooks-Cappadocia
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When opportunity knocks, will you be ready? Gain tools and insights to thrive in today’s fast-changing world of work.


Successfully Ambiguous is the proudly Canadian podcast that explores how leaders transform unexpected opportunities into meaningful careers.


Hosted by Christine Brooks-Cappadocia, Assistant Vice-President Continuing Studies at York University, the show reflects her mission to help professionals adapt, upskill, and thrive in a world where careers rarely follow a straight line. With her own diverse career journey, Christine brings both authority and relatability to every episode as she uncovers the real stories, lessons, and strategies behind unconventional career paths.


In today’s world, as AI, automation, and rapid change reshape industries, traditional career paths are fading fast. Guests reveal how detours and non-linear trajectories can become powerful advantages.


WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM EACH EPISODE:

● Insights from leaders who embrace uncertainty

● Strategies to help you navigate change and plan pivots

● Mindset shifts that fuel adaptability and resilience

● At least one actionable takeaway you can apply right away


Whether you are starting out, planning a pivot, or leading others, Successfully Ambiguous will help you prepare for uncertainty and seize opportunities when they come.


Follow now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to get new episodes every two weeks.

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Episodes
  • Shedding Your Shell: Self-Leadership and Authentic Branding with Leigh Mitchell

    Shedding Your Shell: Self-Leadership and Authentic Branding with Leigh Mitchell
    Jan 26 2026

    What if personal branding isn’t about performing — but about becoming more of who you already are?

    In this episode of Successfully Ambiguous, host Christine Brooks-Cappadocia speaks with Leigh Mitchell, founder of Changemakers, about self-leadership, career growth, and authentic personal branding.

    Leigh works with high-impact leaders, laid-off professionals, and burned-out business owners to help them reconnect with their identity, rebuild confidence, and realign their personal brand with the true depth of their impact. Together, they explore how career growth often requires shedding old shells, questioning outdated leadership narratives, and learning to lead from purpose instead of performance.

    If you’re navigating career change, rethinking your leadership style, or wondering how to stand out without pretending, this conversation is for you.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • What self-leadership really is — and why it matters

    • The “lobster analogy” for career growth and reinvention

    • Why old strategies might no longer serve you

    • How to identify your leadership DNA and core values

    • Why interviews should be a two-way process

    • What it means to lead with humanity in the age of AI

    Follow Leigh Mitchell:

    Instagram: @changemakerleader

    LinkedIn: [insert link]



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  • Swan Diving Backwards in AI with Susan Diaz

    Swan Diving Backwards in AI with Susan Diaz
    Jan 12 2026
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    11 mins
  • Creating Clarity: Designing Success with Olatunji Saliu

    Creating Clarity: Designing Success with Olatunji Saliu
    Dec 8 2025


    In this episode, Olatunji Saliu shares his journey of rebuilding his career in Canada, turning early setbacks into opportunities, and discovering clarity as the driving force behind creative and professional success. From navigating the barriers of “Canadian experience” to launching his own photography business and founding a charity that provides school uniforms to students in need, Olatunji’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience and purpose.


    We explore what founders often misunderstand about entrepreneurship, how creative leaders can give better feedback, and why creating clarity is the most underrated skill in work and life.

    Whether you’re transitioning careers, leading a team, or thinking about starting something of your own, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiration to help you move forward with confidence.


    About Olatunji Saliu

    A creative entrepreneur, photographer, and nonprofit founder, Olatunji blends storytelling with social impact. His work spans creative leadership, community development, and the immigrant experience — always grounded in clarity, empathy, and purpose.

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    10 mins
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