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Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, from the Foster School of Business office of MBA Career Management Host Gregory Heller has conversations with University of Washington and Foster School faculty, staff, alumni, executives, current MBA candidates and other experts relating to career development, planning, and resilience. If you're navigating a career change, pursuing your MBA, or looking to develop a resilient mindset to help you with your job search, this podcast may be for you!
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What's on the menu at Lucid Cafe? Stories of transformation; healing journeys; thought-provoking conversations about consciousness, shamanism, psychology, ethics. Hosted by Wendy Halley of Lucid Path Wellness & Healing Arts.
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Episode Summary: Navigating Career Transitions with Ryan Dickerson In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I speak with Ryan Dickerson, founder of Good Fit Careers, about his innovative approach to career coaching. Ryan leverages generative AI tools like ChatGPT to help executives craft compelling resumes, prepare for int…
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In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I share some advice on reframing how you think about “networking” and asking for help. Move beyond the idea of collecting contacts Focus on building genuine relationships and learning from others Nurture connections over time for mutual benefit Understand that asking for help can ac…
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As an internationally recognized philanthropy expert, Lisa Dietlin knows a thing or two about making the world a better place. But she also knows that real transformational change starts from within - in organizations and individuals. Lisa joins Greg to discuss opportunities and challenges for the nonprofit sector.…
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Leveraging Generative AI in Your Career Search with Jeremy Schifeling Jeremy Schifeling, founder of The Job Insiders and author of Career Coach GPT and Linked: Conquer LinkedIn, Get Your Dream Job, Own Your Future shares his insights on how job seekers can leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the job search process. Jeremy and I have known …
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Food is a basic human right, yet the latest data shows 1 in 6 households and 1 in 5 households with children are currently facing food insecurity in Massachusetts. Erin McAleer has seen how the collective effort of individuals, businesses and community partners helps to create long-term, systemic change. Erin joins Greg to discuss how nonprofit org…
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In this episode I speak with the very fun and engaging Samantha Bennett about how to tap into and explore the things that bring you joy in a way that’s reasonable and not at all intimidating. We discuss her latest book The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done, which isn’t just about productivity hacks or working more eff…
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What exactly is a Druid and what do they do? In this episode and in her new book Celtic Druidry: Rituals, Techniques, and Magical Practices, my guest Ellen Evert Hopman unravels some of the mysterious lore surrounding Druidism and shares how our contemporary understanding of this ancient practice is not really complete. Ellen Evert Hopman is the au…
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Can working with Sacred Geometry help you unlock the secrets to your spiritual evolution? Gail and Gregory Hoag have been studying and working with Sacred Geometry for decades and in this episode highlight what they’ve learned and the tools they’ve created to help your personal evolutionary journey. We also discuss their new book Sacred Geometry: T…
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In this special live episode recorded as part of #PNWClimateWeek and the Bloomberg Green Festival at the KEXP Gathering Space, Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff sit down with Lauren Selig, a film producer, investor, entrepreneur, and board member of the XPRIZE Foundation. , Lauren shares her journey from journalism to film production and investment…
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In this episode, we talk with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies, an Israeli company pioneering sustainable, low carbob building materials. Adital shares her journey from sustainable furniture designer to climate tech entrepreneur, offering insights into the development of Criaterra's beautiful and sustainable tiles and building m…
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In this episode we continue our conversation with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies. Adital shares valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the climate tech industry, drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator. Key points discussed: How to approach climate tech companies as a job seeker, even without a s…
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In 2016 Gail Lynn invented the Harmonic Egg®, a large wooden sacred geometric chamber that uses sound and light therapy with a resonant frequency to move and/or re-route blocked energy. In this episode we discuss the Harmonic Egg® - its design, how it works and the experience, as well as Gail’s book Unlocking the Ancient Secrets to Healing: Why sci…
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Today's landscape includes nonprofits acting like for profits and for profits acting like nonprofits, all working to advance important missions. Scott Curran is a social impact and legal advisor to the biggest global social impact organizations and initiatives in the world including the Clinton Foundation, UN Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, and m…
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Developing your intuition can streamline your life and make it feel more magical. In this episode, I speak with Kim Chestney about her latest book The Illumination Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence, which looks at intuition through the lens of quantum physics. We take some deep dives into fun and intriguing territory in this conversa…
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Meredith Heller invites us to write as a path toward self-understanding and as a lifelong refuge of unwavering friendship with yourself. Meredith used the power of writing to heal and save her own life and in her latest book Writing By Heart she encourages us to do the same. I can’t imagine how anyone reading her book or listening to this episode w…
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After an accident left Brandy Gillmore gravely disabled, she went from working in network engineering and operations to becoming the #1 rapid results healing expert. In this episode Brandy shares her relentless quest to discover how to completely heal herself and how she uses what she learned to help others heal. In this episode, Brandy discusses: …
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In the second part of the conversation, Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent shares his career journey and lessons learned. Scott has worked at small companies, big companies, and started two companies himself. He shares some lessons learned at his first startup, EnergySavvy. Scott then offers advice for people looking to enter the clean tec…
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Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff talk with Scott Case, the co-founder and CEO of Recurrent, a Seattle-based startup that offers independent evaluations of used electric vehicle batteries. Case discusses his journey as a second-time entrepreneur, having previously founded Energy Savvy, a company that helped energy utilities connect with customers f…
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In this episode I chat with the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby about his spiritual journey, personal philosophies and powerful meditation practice. He also gives us an intimate glimpse into his inner world and a rather disturbing spiritual experience he had. Check out CeeJay’s podcast Supernormalized Email CeeJay: supernormalize…
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In the second part of the conversation, Josh Mastromatto, co-founder of Rego, shares insights on how his experience as an athlete has shaped his approach to building a startup. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what you can control, learning quickly, and surrounding yourself with people who can help you improve. Josh shares what he looks …
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In this episode of "Conversations on Careers in Climate Tech," Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff are joined by Josh Mastromatto, co-founder of Rego, a startup addressing waste management in urban apartment buildings during move-out periods. Rego aims to reduce waste by diverting discarded items from landfills to more sustainable destinations where …
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that’s been controversial and misunderstood for decades. Dr Connie McReynolds appears to have gotten to the root cause of ADHD and the results of her research and clinical work may surprise you. In this episode Connie shares how she’s found a way to treat and correct the symptoms providing a b…
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Gregory Heller and co-host Jonathan Azoff continue their conversation with Steven Zhang, the founder of ClimateTechList.com, a comprehensive job site dedicated to climate technology roles for both technical and non-technical professionals. Gregory, Jonathan and Steven discuss strategies for job seekers aiming to enter the climate tech industry. The…
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On this episode first episode of the “Conversations on Careers in Climate Tech” mini series, Gregory Heller and co-host Jonathan Azoff speak with Steven Zhang, the founder of ClimateTechList.com, a comprehensive job site dedicated to climate technology roles for both technical and non-technical professionals. We explore what drove Steven to create …
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Carmen Randolph is the Founding President and CEO of Women's Foundation of the South (WFS). WFS raises money and invests it in nonprofits and businesses across 13 states as the only permanent foundation dedicated to centering and investing in the collective health, wealth, and power of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian womxn and girls across the…
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Nonprofit impact comes in many forms, from quantifiable data to anecdotal stories. Both are critical for nonprofits to harness and articulate. Janeal Ford joins the podcast to discuss how you can start or refine impact measurement in your nonprofit and the vital linkage between impact measurement and fundraising.…
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Join me and the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby for part one of our pod swap. This initial conversation focuses primarily on my shamanic experiences and how I use trance to engage in healing dreams on behalf of others. Part two, which will be released later this season, will focus on CeeJay and his otherworldly experiences, but y…
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Corey Lyon Folsom is the author of the book Soul Statements: A Love Coach’s Guide to Successful Communication. In this episode we talk about communication and intimacy, the nature of soul statements and his work as a love coach. Corey suggests that “the goal is not to ‘fix’ any given interaction. It’s about living in an alive, embodied present.” Af…
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In this episode I am joined by cohost Jonathan Azoff of SNØCAP, and we talk with Gabriel Scheer, Director of Innovation for Mobility and Energy at ElementalExcelerator. Recorded on December 12th, 2023, the conversation covers Gabriel's fresh insights from his first attendance at COP28, offering valuable perspectives for MBA students and professiona…
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Sci fi and fantasy author Daryl Gregory describes his books as “psychological realism in the face of surrealism.” He tackles topics that I find fascinating like the nature of consciousness, free will, paranormal abilities, and the power of belief, specifically of the religious variety. And then when I learned that he doesn’t really believe in the t…
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Gregory Heller speaks with Jonathan Azoff, an experienced tech leader who transitioned into a mentor and investor role with a focus on sustainability. Jonathan is a GP at SNØCAP a VC firm that invests in early-stage, profit-oriented platforms that directly and indirectly solve the climate crisis. Jonathan's journey began with a strong interest in e…
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Mohan Sivaloganathan has seen the challenge of opening doors for the next generation of leaders of color firsthand over the course of 20 years, most recently leading a national movement of young leaders as the CEO of Our Turn, which mobilizes, amplifies, and elevates the voices of students in the fight for education equity. He joins the podcast to …
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Gregory Heller interviews Alexandra Iljadica, an investor with BHP Ventures, in this episode of "Conversations on Careers and Professional Life." Alexandra discusses her journey from running a youth-focused nonprofit in Australia to becoming a key figure in venture capital with a focus on sustainability. She talks about her path through various rol…
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On this episode, Gregory Heller interviews David Woodson, the Executive Director for Campus Energy Utilities and Operations at the University of Washington. Woodson shares his journey from and undergraduate at UW to his current role as leader in sustainability with a proven record of making an impact. David highlighted the importance of being adapt…
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Gregory talks with Charlie Donovan, a visiting professor of sustainable finance at the Foster School of Business. The discussion revolves around the integration of climate change and sustainability into finance and business education, drawing on Donovan's experience in teaching and in the industry. Key topics include the importance of understanding…
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Jim Gale is on a mission to let as many people as possible know about the many benefits of planting a simple, low maintenance edible landscape in their yard or outdoor space. He founded Food Forest Abundance to empower individuals to create their own self-sustaining ecosystems, harnessing the abundant power of nature. A food forest is a diverse, pe…
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How equipped is your nonprofit to evaluate its programs and services? Sal Alaimo is an Associate Professor at Grand Valley State University, where he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in philanthropy and nonprofit administration. He recently returned from the Czech Republic, where he conducted research exploring the capacity of Czech no…
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This episode features a conversation with Angela Shelley, the Assistant Director of MBA Global Programs at the Foster School of Business Global Business Center. We had an enlightening discussion about the global study tour program at the Foster School of Business, its objectives, and the transformative impact it has on students' career trajectories…
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On this episode, I speak with UW Foster Class of 2024 MBA Priyanka Natrajan about how she used Yoodli.ai to help her prepare for internship interviews. Yoodli is an AI powered speech coaching platform that will record and analyze your speech, transcribe it, provide objective metrics like speed, use of filler words or week words, and can even provid…
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As you navigate the challenging waters of internship and job searches, your resume and cover letter become your primary ambassadors. But what if I told you there's a tool that can give you an edge? Enter GenerativeAI. Today, we'll dive into how this technology can refine your application materials. First off, let's talk about the basics. Generative…
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On this episode, I speak with Sean Dew, Foster MBA Class of 2024, about his experience as a ClimateCAP Fellow. ClimateCAP is an organization that focuses on sustainability in business and the MBA program experience across MBA programs. ClimateCAP also hosts an annual conference that brings together MBA students and alumni to discuss various topics …
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On this episode, I speak with Varun Puri, Co-Founder of Yoodli.ai. I'm a big fan of Yoodli and have been using it basically since the day it became available. Many of my students in the MBA program are using it to practice for job interviews and other presentations. Full disclosure, I'm on the Yoodli Speech Coaches Advisory Board. I receive no comp…
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