Katie Curry isn’t just fluent in the language of risk; she’s turned it into an art form. She has made a career out of calculated risks, pivoting from Bulgaria to Wall Street, from finance to creativity, and from spreadsheets to salsa dancing. Whether managing analysts, mentoring future leaders, or convincing her kids that Excel is “basically magic,” she’s proof that resilience is more than just a corporate buzzword—it’s a career cheat code. In Part Two, Katie Curry breaks down the Gen Z effect—a...
Feb 24, 2025•25 min•Ep. 199
Katie Curry isn’t just fluent in the language of risk; she’s turned it into an art form. She has made a career out of calculated risks, pivoting from Bulgaria to Wall Street, from finance to creativity, and from spreadsheets to salsa dancing. Whether managing analysts, mentoring future leaders, or convincing her kids that Excel is “basically magic,” she’s proof that resilience is more than just a corporate buzzword—it’s a career cheat code. In this episode, Katie unpacks the art of reinvention, ...
Feb 24, 2025•22 min•Ep. 198
Part Two. James Hilovsky dives into the real game of franchising—where passion fuels success, but unchecked ego can lead to fumbles. He breaks down how even non-athletes can thrive in franchising by overcoming fear, finding the right fit, and partnering with a franchisor that has their back. Whether you’re a former athlete or just someone tired of the corporate grind, this episode will show you how to step up to the plate and own your future. Key Highlights of Our Interview: When Ego Enters the ...
Feb 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 197
Part One. James Hilovsky traded his cleats for contracts, moving from professional sports to a thriving career in franchising. He knows firsthand how skills like teamwork, leadership, and risk-taking make athletes natural business owners. In this episode, James breaks down how following a coach’s playbook isn’t so different from running a franchise—and how he’s helping others transition from the game to the business world without dropping the ball. Key Highlights of Our Interview: From Baseball ...
Feb 23, 2025•27 min•Ep. 196
Steve Monaghan went from piloting airplanes to piloting billion-dollar banking transformations—because why settle for one high-stakes job when you can have two? After trading in his wings for Wall Street, he’s spent 30 years disrupting finance and tech across Australia, Tokyo, and the Middle East. Now, with leadership roles at RAKBANK, FinMir.ai, and beyond, he’s proving that the real flight plan for success is innovation. Key Highlights of Our Interview: The Foreigner’s Lens “Being an outsider ...
Feb 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 195
The classic career path? Boring. Josh Geballe ditched his CFO seat at IBM Europe for a 16-person startup because, well, why not? Over three decades, he’s jumped between industries, from leading companies to managing state-wide crises, all in the pursuit of impact. Now, at Yale Ventures, he’s proving that a career built on risk-taking and gut instincts isn’t just rewarding—it’s how industries evolve. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Big Corporate to Small Chaos “Jumping from one of the world’s bi...
Feb 23, 2025•29 min•Ep. 194
What happens when humans and AI start sharing the same conversations? Dr. Juliana Schroeder, Associate Professor at UC Berkeley Haas, unpacks how generative AI is reshaping communication and collaboration. Whether it’s using paralinguistic cues, knowing when to switch modes, or ensuring tech doesn’t drown out emotional intelligence, Juliana makes one thing clear—real connection still comes down to being human. Key Highlights of Our Interview: The Mind Behind the Machine “AI isn’t just changing t...
Feb 22, 2025•35 min•Ep. 193
Fatou Sagna Sow had what most would call a dream job—managing billion-dollar transactions and leading a powerhouse legal team at the world’s top banks. Then she did something unexpected: she quit. Trading Parisian luxury for Senegalese grit, she packed up her family and set out to drive real change in Africa. Now, as CEO of New Deal Consulting, she’s empowering young talent and proving that ambition doesn’t have to come with a corporate logo. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Trading Parisian Com...
Feb 22, 2025•34 min•Ep. 192
Part Two. From psychology textbooks to political debates, Tin Pei Ling took an unexpected career turn—and not everyone was thrilled about it. Becoming Singapore’s youngest female parliamentarian meant facing criticism, age bias, and a whole lot of unsolicited advice. But instead of folding, she leaned into resilience, grassroots work, and a no-nonsense approach to leadership. She also dives into her approach to navigating change (spoiler: it involves a lot of adapting and zero standing still), h...
Feb 20, 2025•22 min•Ep. 191
Part One. From psychology textbooks to political debates, Tin Pei Ling took an unexpected career turn—and not everyone was thrilled about it. Becoming Singapore’s youngest female parliamentarian meant facing criticism, age bias, and a whole lot of unsolicited advice. But instead of folding, she leaned into resilience, grassroots work, and a no-nonsense approach to leadership. Tune in to hear how she turned skeptics into supporters and lessons into legislation. Key Highlights of Our Interview: A ...
Feb 20, 2025•21 min•Ep. 190
Hiring used to be about handshakes—now it’s about hacking the system. Mary Shea, GM of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, spills the secrets of modern hiring, from decoding hidden talent pools to avoiding AI’s résumé black hole. Whether you’re job hunting, recruiting, or just trying to figure out why no one calls back anymore, this episode is for you. Key Highlights of Our Interview: AI as a Recruiter’s Right Hand “Offloading 75% of the recruiting workload, generative AI and automation...
Feb 20, 2025•43 min•Ep. 189
Who needs a solo act when you can have a dynamic duo? In Part Two of this series, Mary Shea, General Manager of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, takes us inside the world of co-CEOship—a growing leadership trend that’s part genius, part juggling act. Mary unpacks what makes it work: trust, complementary skills, and a shared vision. But she’s also refreshingly candid about the pitfalls—slower decision-making, the need for a strong board, and why even the best co-leaders need a “busine...
Feb 19, 2025•26 min•Ep. 188
Mary Shea’s career is proof that you don’t have to stick to one soundtrack. From a classical musician to a leading voice in sales leadership, she’s taken some bold risks—and in this first episode of a three-part series, she’s sharing the lessons she learned along the way. As General Manager of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, Mary is on a mission to amplify underrepresented voices and reshape sales leadership. With insights from her time at Forrester, she also dives into the digital ...
Feb 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 187
Irina Filippova has a knack for reinvention—first as a diplomat, then as an energy leader, and always as someone who dives headfirst into big challenges. Born in Moscow to a nuclear scientist, she took a detour from atoms to alliances before landing at BP, where she’s now electrifying fleets and turning gas stations into sustainability hubs. Change is her comfort zone, and with her signature mix of diplomacy, curiosity, and humor, she’s proving that career pivots can be both bold and brilliant. ...
Feb 19, 2025•42 min•Ep. 186
What do you do when your career isn’t working ? If you’re Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script . From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian , he’s mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world . Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion , he’s helping others do the same. He unpacks the myths of financial freedom, tackles ageism in the workplace, and explains why modern careers require constant reinvention. This is part two...
Feb 18, 2025•37 min•Ep. 185
What do you do when your career isn’t working ? If you’re Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script . From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian , he’s mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world . Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion , he’s helping others do the same. In Part One , we dive into reinvention, risk-taking, and why staying still is the real danger . Key Highlights of Our Interview: From Machines to Tech: Ch...
Feb 17, 2025•34 min•Ep. 184
Welcome back for Part Two with Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports. In our last episode, we cracked open her debut book, No One Cares About Your Career , and explored why that’s actually good news. Now, we shift gears. Erika gets personal—sharing the experiences that shaped her leadership style, her no-nonsense approach to handling toxic workplaces, and the real-world career advice she gives her own kids (because let’s be honest, the world they’re stepping into loo...
Feb 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 183
If Erika Ayers Badan’s book title, No One Cares About Your Career, made you do a double take—same here. CEO of Food52 and former Barstool Sports exec, Erika has built an impressive career, but she’s not here to talk about her LinkedIn page. In Part One, we dig into her book, the lessons behind it, and five game-changing tips for workplace success. Then in Part Two, we step behind the curtain to explore leadership, workplace culture, and what career wisdom she’s passing on to the next generation....
Feb 16, 2025•33 min•Ep. 182
Holly Bond, President of Facet Recruitment, is living proof that hiring is still a human game—no matter how fancy the tech gets. From her days as a franchise owner to leading in the AI hiring era, she shares the real secrets to landing (or making) the perfect hire: build real relationships, take bold risks, and never let an algorithm do all the thinking. Tune in to hear how Holly blends experience, intuition, and a dash of humor to keep recruiting refreshingly human. Key Highlights of Our Interv...
Feb 15, 2025•34 min•Ep. 181
Holly Bond has lived every entrepreneur’s dream—and nightmare. One minute, she’s celebrating a national TV feature for her children’s fitness franchise, and the next, she’s grappling with the harsh realities of running a business. Now, as President of Facet Recruitment, she’s using her hard-earned lessons to help others make bold career moves. Tune in as Holly gets real about taking risks, bouncing back, and why fear should never be the boss of you. Key Highlights of Our Interview: The Highs and...
Feb 15, 2025•32 min•Ep. 180
When two Vinces collide, expect more than just name confusion. Vince Chan welcomes Vince Jeong, CEO of Sparkwise, to share his journey—from moving to a new country at 12 to revolutionizing corporate learning. Vince J is on a mission to fix stale training programs and inject real human connection into the edtech space. What does that look like? Tune in for sharp insights, fresh ideas, and a game plan for the future of adult learning. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Immigrant Experience 101: Lear...
Feb 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 179
Wayland Lum didn’t climb the corporate ladder—he painted his own. From art supplies to executive boardrooms, the CEO of Copperbox Leadership Advisory has mastered the art (literally) of leadership. With a career spanning Nvidia, Korn Ferry, and Chicago Booth, he’s here to prove that great leadership is less about knowing everything and more about trusting yourself. In this episode, he unpacks the power of authenticity, why courage beats perfection, and how betting on yourself can change your car...
Feb 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 178
Confidence: is it real, or just another corporate buzzword like “synergy” and “pivot”? It’s about knowing your worth and standing by it. Lucy Gernon from Ireland is here to clear the fog. In this episode, she ditches the clichés and breaks down confidence as something deeper than borrowed quotes or fake-it-til-you-make-it bravado. Instead, she unpacks how true confidence is about trusting your own voice, owning your ideas, and realizing that you don’t need a guru—just a little belief in yourself...
Feb 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 177
What happens when a political insider, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and a bestselling author walk into a podcast? You get Deborah Perry Piscione. She’s gone from shaping policy in Washington, D.C., to writing Employment is Dead , and she’s here to unpack why work as we know it is crumbling. Traditional employment is on life support, and Deborah Perry Piscione is here to explain why. In Part 2 of this two-part series, she breaks down the radical shift in how we work, hire, and learn—plus what i...
Feb 12, 2025•24 min•Ep. 176
What happens when a political insider, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and a bestselling author walk into a podcast? You get Deborah Perry Piscione. She’s gone from shaping policy in Washington, D.C., to writing Employment is Dead , and she’s here to unpack why work as we know it is crumbling. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Deborah takes us on a wild career ride—working in the White House, pivoting to Silicon Valley, and learning that fear and division drive politics, but collaboration fuels ...
Feb 12, 2025•28 min•Ep. 175
Greg Morley has spent years navigating the high-stakes world of corporate culture at Moët Hennessy, Disney, and Hasbro. Now, he’s here to call out the biggest myth in business: that belonging is just a “soft” concept. DEI isn’t one-size-fits-all, and Greg Morley is here to prove it. In Part 2, he breaks down how companies get inclusion wrong by ignoring cultural differences—why the West’s love for metrics doesn’t always vibe with the East’s emphasis on harmony, and what businesses can do to brid...
Feb 12, 2025•42 min•Ep. 174
Greg Morley has helped shape workplace culture at some of the world’s biggest brands, and now he’s here to tell us what’s broken—and how to fix it. In Part 1, he unpacks why belonging isn’t just about good vibes, why Bond is the workplace revolution your company needs, and how ditching outdated DEI efforts can actually drive results. If you think engagement is just another HR buzzword, Greg’s about to change your mind. Key Highlights of Our Interview: The Inspiration Behind the Book “The idea fo...
Feb 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 173
Part Three. Change isn’t just a phase for Colin Savage—it’s his entire identity. In this three-part series, we explore how he went from chasing change to mastering it. With experience spanning seven countries, seven secondments, and projects in over 70 nations, Colin knows what it takes to adapt, reinvent, and thrive. Forget cramming knowledge forever—Colin says lifelong learning is outdated. Instead, he’s all about skill stacking, a smarter way to stay ahead. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re ta...
Feb 11, 2025•26 min•Ep. 172
Part Two. Change isn’t just a phase for Colin Savage—it’s his entire identity. In this three-part series, we explore how he went from chasing change to mastering it. With experience spanning seven countries, seven secondments, and projects in over 70 nations, Colin knows what it takes to adapt, reinvent, and thrive. Forget cramming knowledge forever—Colin says lifelong learning is outdated. Instead, he’s all about skill stacking, a smarter way to stay ahead. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re taki...
Feb 10, 2025•31 min•Ep. 171
Part One. Change isn’t just a phase for Colin Savage—it’s his entire identity. In this three-part series, we explore how he went from chasing change to mastering it. With experience spanning seven countries, seven secondments, and projects in over 70 nations, Colin knows what it takes to adapt, reinvent, and thrive. In this episode, Colin challenges the idea of lifelong learning (spoiler: he thinks it’s outdated) and makes the case for skill stacking instead. And before we wrap, we’ll dive into ...
Feb 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 170
