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Clocking Out with Raymond Lee

Raymond Leecareerminds.com
Clocking Out is a podcast about bold moves and personal breakthroughs. Each episode spotlights people who’ve made the life-changing decision to walk away from jobs, careers, or situations that no longer served them in pursuit of something more meaningful.

Through candid conversations, we explore the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and personal values that fuel these transformations. Guests share the setbacks, surprises, and self-discoveries that helped shape their new paths, with themes of resilience, reinvention, and purpose woven throughout.

Created as a tribute to Raymond's mother, who inspired the show by chasing her own dream of career fulfillment, Clocking Out is a reminder that it’s never too late to choose yourself.
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Episodes

Dr. Dan Young: Financial Advisor to Brand Amplifier, Educator, Entrepreneur & Investor

Today, please welcome Dr. Dan Young to the Clocking Out podcast. Passionate about inspiring and teaching others, Dr. Dan Young discovered his calling in education early on. With a diverse career spanning roles such as Certified Financial Planning Professional, nonprofit CEO, professor, higher education administrator, and entrepreneur, Dr. Young has always centered his work around the pivotal interaction between teacher and student. He is the co-founder of the Leadership Excellence Academy for No...

Aug 28, 202449 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Sophie Warwick: Structural Engineer to Gender Pay Equity Co-founder and Entrepreneur

In this episode, Sophie Warwick joins the Clocking Out podcast. Sophie Warwick is Co-Founder of the Thoughtful Co, a consultancy that supports women in negotiating their compensation, and advises employers on improving gender equity in the workplace. She specializes in developing in-house gender equity policies and chairing Employee Resource Groups, helping employers become more sustainable, profitable, and innovative. Sophie has a Masters of Structural and Earthquake Engineering from the Univer...

Aug 21, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Jillian Climie: Management Consultant to Gender Pay Equity Co-founder and Entrepreneur

Today, please welcome Jillian Climie to the Clocking Out podcast. Jillian Climie is Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co, a consultancy that supports women in negotiating their compensation, and advises employers on improving gender equity in the workplace. She specializes in supporting women in getting paid what they deserve, with her clients on average achieving a +25% increase in their compensation package. She works with women across Canada, the US and the UK to negotiate at companies including U...

Aug 14, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Emeka Oguh: Electrical & Computer Engineer to Entrepreneur & Founder/CEO of PeopleJoy

Today, Emeka Oguh joins the Clocking Out podcast. Emeka Oguh is the CEO of PeopleJoy. Since 2016, PeopleJoy has helped employers attractand retain talent, through financial assistance benefits. Emeka previously served as the CEO of Apptempo, a mobile app publisher that was lateracquired, and as the Director of Product at Dataminr, a real-time information discovery platform.He began his career at Merrill Lynch, where he conducted fund due diligence on assets totaling$317 billion under management....

Aug 07, 202442 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Rob Lawless: Management Consultant to Human Connector & Storyteller

Today, Raymond is joined by Rob Lawless on the Clocking Out podcast. On a mission to spend 1 hour, 1 on 1, with 10,000 different people, Rob Lawless sees the world from an incredibly unique perspective. Over the last 8 years, he’s met over 6,000 people across 90+ countries, sharing their stories on his Instagram, @robs10kfriends. Rob has been featured on "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," "Your Morning," the TODAY Show, and even the Kelly Clarkson Show. Rob's inspiring project showcases the value of i...

Jul 31, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Kendra Dahlstrom: Marketing and Communications Leader to Executive Coach & Chief Wellbeing Officer

Please welcome Kendra Dahlstrom to the Clocking Out podcast. Kendra specializes in transforming senior leaders from the inside-out; improving communications, relationships, influence, and impact. Clients say her direct approach inspires trust, unearths root causes, and accelerates progress from a place of empathy. She is the founder of her own coaching practice, Kendra Dahlstrom Leadership, where she volunteers time to support post-graduate women aspiring to be leaders in business. Kendra holds ...

Jul 24, 202441 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Shelly Azen: Corporate HR Leader to Entrepreneur and HR Consultant

Today, Shelly Azen joins the Clocking Out podcast. With over 25 years of experience in various HR leadership roles, Shelly founded unHR LLC to provide HR consulting services that challenge the status quo and deliver value-added solutions to clients across different industries and sectors. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) and a certified Women's Owned Business by WBENC. Un-HR is a Philadelphia100 fastest growing company in 2023. Shelly’s expertise and passion is i...

Jul 17, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Brett Blair: Industrial Engineer to Psychologist & Author of “Born, Love, Die”

Please welcome Dr. Brett Blair to the Clocking Out podcast. Dr. Brett Blair is the founder and president of Best Life Global, LLC. Best Life Global provides business and personal growth coaching and training services. Brett has published three books, Born - Love - Die, From Autopilot to Authentic, and Living at the Summit. Brett is also the architect and lead instructor for the Best Life Masterclass, a mixture of teaching, coaching, and mastermind. Delivered in an online, intimate group setting ...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Sacha Connor: Clorox Brand Marketer to CEO of Virtual Work Insider

In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond is joined by Sacha Connor. Sacha is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider. After experiencing first-hand how hard it truly is to lead across distance at Clorox, Sacha’s team at Virtual Work Insider uses battle-tested strategies and tactics to teach teams and organizations how to lead, communicate, collaborate, and drive culture across distance. Virtual Work Insider has counseled and trained clients across many industries, including Toyota, Eventbrite, Vangua...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Michael S. Cohen: Attorney and Thought Leader in Employment Law

In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond is joined by Michael S. Cohen, an employment attorney and thought leader in employment law. Michael S. Cohen is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. Michael concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country on subjects including harassment prevention; diversity, equity and inclusion; combatting implicit bias; p...

Jun 26, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Edward Gadsden: Chief Diversity Officer to HR, Diversity, & Inclusion Consultant

In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond is joined by Edward N. Gadsden Jr., the Principal and Owner of Creative Source Human Resource Consulting. He is a results-driven executive with a demonstrated history of leading strategic diversity initiatives, people process improvements and talent acquisition programs. He is credited with navigating organizations through times of culture change and the implementation of employee engagement, and human capital initiatives including succession planning,...

Jun 19, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Anna Papalia: Recruiter to Social Media Influencer & Author

Today, please welcome Anna Papalia to the Clocking Out podcast. Anna Papalia is the CEO of Interviewology, a keynote speaker, and a career influencer with over 2 million followers across social media platforms. She has worked with large companies, such as Cigna and Lincoln Financial, and taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business for 12 years, where she collected research and discovered the four interview styles. As a former Director of Talent Acquisition turned career coach, she has v...

Jun 12, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Steve Mellor: Olympic Collegiate Swim Coach to Executive Coach and Podcaster

Today, please welcome Steve Mellor. Born in England, a former collegiate swimmer at North Carolina State, and an experienced coach, he’s dedicated his life to coaching excellence. From guiding Brooks Curry to Olympic Gold to serving as Associate Head Coach at Louisiana State University, his journey has been about unlocking the utmost potential in others. Now, through Career Competitor, he leverages his extensive experience to empower individuals and teams as an Executive Coach and Keynote Speake...

Jun 05, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Barbara Hester: Court Reporter to Archaeologist

Join Raymond and Steve as they explore the inspiring life of Raymond’s late mother, Barbara Hester. "Clocking Out," both the book and the podcast, are dedicated to Barbara, whose remarkable life embodies sacrifice, aspiration, and the pursuit of true passion. As a young mother, Barbara chose the practical career of court reporting to support her family, a decision that showcased her selflessness and dedication. Despite excelling in her profession, she never lost sight of her true passion: archae...

May 29, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Raymond Lee Part 2

Welcome back to Clocking Out for Episode 2: Raymond Lee Part 2. In this episode, Steve Mellor, an esteemed ICF PCC-certified Executive Coach and author, continues his deep dive into the life and career of Raymond Lee, the host of the podcast and President of Careerminds. In this continuation, Raymond and Steve explore Raymond’s bold decision to leave his established HR career to venture into entrepreneurship by founding Careerminds over 15 years ago. Listeners will gain an understanding of the p...

May 22, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Raymond Lee Part 1

Welcome to the first episode of the Clocking Out Podcast! In this dynamic debut, Steve Mellor, an esteemed ICF PCC-certified Executive Coach, takes the interviewer’s seat to delve into the life and career of Raymond Lee, the host behind the podcast. Raymond Lee, President of Careerminds, a top-five global outplacement firm, has over two decades of human resources, outplacement, and career consulting experience. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Ps...

May 14, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Welcome To Clocking Out With Raymond Lee

Clocking Out is an inspirational podcast about individuals who have taken the leap of faith to “clock out” of a job, career or personal situation that wasn’t bringing them career fulfillment hosted by Raymond Lee. Raymond Lee is an author, speaker, Founder & President of Careerminds, a global outplacement and leadership development company. He has over 20 years of human resource, leadership, executive, and career coaching experience, and he has been featured on SiriusXM, CNN, Wall Street Jou...

May 13, 20246 min
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