Conversations on Careers and Professional Life

On each episode, I speak with guests about topics related to the job searches, professional development, public speaking, resilience and mindfulness. Guests include current MBA candidates and alumni, faculty and staff, authors and outside experts.

CONVERSATIONS ON CAREERS AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE

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Recent Episodes

Reframe The Way You Think About Networking and Asking for Help

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...

Jeremy Schifeling on Using Generative AI in Your Career Search

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...

Lauren Selig on Navigating a Career of Creativity and Impact, Live at PNW Climate Week

Lauren Selig, a film producer, investor, entrepreneur, and board member of the XPRIZE Foundation. , shares her journey from journalism to film production and investment, highlighting the importance of intuition, mentorship, and environmental consciousness in her diverse career.

Adital Ela Shares Career Insights on Navigating a Career In Climate Tech (Part 2 of 2)

Adital Ela shares valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the climate tech industry, drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator.

Adital Ella of Criaterra on Growing a Company Providing Low Carbon Building Materials (Part 1 of 2)

dital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies, an Israeli company pioneering sustainable, low carbon 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 materials.

Scott Case, Recurrent Co-Founder, Offers Career Advice and Insights (Part 2)

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.

Gregory Heller

Gregory Heller

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I’m the Senior Associate Director of MBA Career Management at the Foster School of Business at the University Of Washington and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. I work with MBA candidates to achieve their career objectives through one-on-one coaching, and trainings on presentation skills, public speaking, and executive presence. 

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