Career Adventurer Podcast

Uncage Your BirdNikkia Reveillac, Founder of Birds Uncaged and Sr. Insights Executive, talks about unleashing what's inside you.In this episode of Career Adventurer, Paul Fisher interviews Nikkia Reveillac, a former senior insights executive at top companies like Netflix, Twitter, and Colgate-Palmolive.Nikkia shares her journey from corporate success to founding Birds Uncaged, an initiative driven by her creative and entrepreneurial spirit. She discusses the importance of being a whole-brained professional in the age of AI, balancing analytical and creative skills, and making personal vows.Nikkia also delves into her personal experiences with career changes, the role of spirituality, and the significance of being present. The conversation touches on practical insights for personal growth, professional development, and the value of aligning one's work with their true calling.00:57 - Nikkia's Professional Journey01:57 - Transition to Birds Uncaged04:11 - Challenges and Reflections07:13 - Career Shifts and Personal Growth12:22 - Spirituality and Self-Discovery24:57 - Discovering Inner Confidence26:17 - Aligning Passion with Profession29:27 - Embracing Creativity and Authenticity34:52 - Parenting and Life Lessons37:47 - The Importance of Presence42:59 - Infusing Creativity into Everyday Life Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

Join Josette Riep, a tech leader at the University of Cincinnati, Bob Gilbreath, a serial entrepreneur and former P&G exec, and Kendra Ramirez, CEO of the KR Digital Agency, as they explore the evolving landscape of work shaped by AI. They discuss insights from the World Economic Forum's report, the necessity of upskilling across generations, and the importance of maintaining human values in an AI-driven world. Candid coaching highlights how to adapt to these changes, making it relevant for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

Exploring Expansive Horizons with Raul RuizIn this episode of Career Adventurer, host Paul Fisher engages in an insightful conversation with Raul Ruiz, a seasoned CPG Marketing Executive, about his diverse career journey.Raul shares his experiences working on iconic brands such as Modelo Especial, Corona Extra, and Sharpie, and delves into the intricacies of marketing across different industries, including consumer durables, beverage alcohol, and culinary products. He explains the similarities and distinctions in marketing approaches and the importance of sensory experiences in consumer engagement.Raul also reflects on his transition from a financial background to marketing, his methodology for knowing when to switch jobs, and the exciting future prospects in health, wellness, and alcohol-free beverage sectors. The discussion reveals the dynamic nature of marketing roles and provides valuable insights for anyone looking to forge their unique career path.00:00 - Introduction to Career Adventure01:23 - Raul's Career Journey and Current Exploration02:22 - Insights on Marketing Across Industries03:20 - The Dynamics of Regulated vs. Non-Regulated Categories10:01 - The Intersection of Business and Creativity in Marketing12:56 - Navigating Career Transitions and Personal Growth16:17 - Understanding Different Marketing Roles22:56 - From Finance to Marketing: Raul's Path30:25 - Private Equity vs. Public Companies32:19 - Conclusion and Next Steps Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

The Power of Pause: Sandhya Sudhakar talks Rediscovering Purpose Via SabbaticalIn this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Sandhya Sudhakar, a certified coach, Enneagram practitioner, and founder of Self At Work. Host Paul Fisher uncovers how Sandhya transitioned from a successful career in sales and marketing at companies like Procter & Gamble to launching her own coaching business centered around the Enneagram framework. Sandhya's journey towards starting her Enneagram-focused business began during a sabbatical filled with self-exploration. Initially discovering the Enneagram as a tool for personal reflection, she started facilitating workshops for fun, which organically led to the establishment of her business. Key Themes:1. Discovery of Enneagram: Sandhya discusses how she found the Enneagram during a period of burnout and personal challenges. Her own experiences and curiosity turned into a business after she noticed the positive impact of her Enneagram workshops on others.2. Challenges and Growth: Balancing between corporate responsibilities and personal values, Sandhya decided to make the leap to entrepreneurship, learning to overcome challenges like marketing her new identity and shifting her business model to meet client needs.3. Empowerment through Coaching: Sandhya emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself to maximize fulfillment and impact at work. Using the Enneagram framework, she helps teams and individuals identify their strengths and work more cohesively. 00:00 - Introduction to the Career Adventure Podcast00:10 - Meet Sandhya Sudhakar: From Corporate to Self-Exploration00:48 - The Enneagram Framework: A Tool for Emotional Intelligence02:00 - Sandhya's Personal Journey with the Enneagram03:28 - Sabbatical Stories: Discovering New Paths06:33 - Building Self at Work: From Workshops to Business11:56 - Challenges and Insights in Entrepreneurship13:22 - The Importance of Purpose and Fulfillment in Work18:56 - Career Reflections and Advice28:57 - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

Embrace Your FreakCould weaknesses actually be strengths in disguise? Yes! Paul Fisher, Host and Podcast founder, discusses this idea with David Rendall, a keynote speaker and author of The Freak Factor, in this episode of the Career Adventurer Podcast.We explore the dynamic career journey of David Rendall, a certified speaking professional who has delivered keynote speeches globally over the past 15 years. Initially working in non-profits in Wisconsin, David made his way into public speaking through community involvement and serendipitous opportunities.Specializing in leveraging personal weaknesses as strengths, his Freak Factor concept has become a pivotal part of his speeches, advocating for the alignment of one's innate qualities with career paths.We discuss themes such as self-awareness, the intersection of life experiences and career development, and practical approaches to exploring new career opportunities without taking significant risks.- 00:00 - Introduction to the Career Adventure Podcast- 00:49 - David Rendell's Journey to Public Speaking- 01:20 - From Nonprofit Work to Speaking Engagements- 04:19 - Building a Speaking Career- 11:12 - The Freak Factor Philosophy- 22:29 - Exploring Creative Pathways- 23:32 - Finding Your Freak Factor Without Quitting Your Job- 25:02 - Testing New Career Paths- 28:51 - Self-Awareness and Psychology in Career Development- 34:05 - The Realities of Being a Speaker- 38:17 - Learning from Career Failures Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

Growing Through Grit: Insights on Career WellbeingKatie O'Malley, Founder of Encourage Coaching has grit. She's navigated a variety of spaces from the political realm to real estate to higher education and now, to coaching. In this episode of the Career Adventurer Podcast, Katie shares her insights as a career coach and workplace strategist with over 15 years of experience. Through Encourage Coaching, Katie offers leadership and career coaching with a mission to provide accessible coaching services. She shares her transition from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, insights into career and leadership coaching, and her personal journey of overcoming mental health challenges. Katie also discusses her current work on merging Encourage Coaching with the Collective Academy to expand their services.00:00 - Introduction to the Career Adventurer Podcast, Meet Katie O'Malley: Career Coach and Workplace Strategist 01:10 - Founding Encourage Coaching03:22 - Navigating the Pandemic and Business Growth04:51 - Merging with the Collective Academy06:35 - Understanding Career vs. Leadership Coaching15:51 - Katie's Personal Journey and Mental Health24:12 - Making Career Decisions and Taking Risks32:34 - Reflecting on Career Impact and Future Connections Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

A Happy Wanderer: Navigating the UnknownIn this episode of the Career Adventure Podcast, host Paul Fisher interviews Max Dworin, VP at Cintrifuse Capital. Max's multifaceted career includes roles in startups, corporate sectors, economic development, politics, and venture capital. They discuss Max's philosophy on nonlinear career paths, the significance of keeping options open early in one's career, and the concept of 'happy wanderers' who thrive on varied experiences. Max shares insights on the dual mission of Cintrifuse Capital, which aims to drive financial returns while fostering local economic development in Cincinnati. He also reflects on his journey from founding a tequila seltzer startup to becoming a venture investor, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, networking, and having a give-first mentality. This episode is filled with valuable career advice, personal anecdotes, and a deep dive into the Startup Cincy ecosystem and venture capital.00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome00:25 - Max Dworin's Diverse Career Journey02:55 - Cintrifuse Capital's Mission and Strategy06:36 - Max's Entrepreneurial Ventures13:17 - Lessons from Politics and Storytelling21:01 - Career Advice and Reflections35:33 - The Concept of 'Happy Wanderers'37:52 - Conclusion and Farewell Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

Beyond Butter: A Shea CEO's Distinct PathIn this episode of the Career Adventure Podcast, host Paul Fisher interviews Manny Addo, founder and CEO of Natural Shea Care the producer of True Shea. Manny shares his inspiring journey from Ghana to becoming an influential entrepreneur in the US, founding a black-owned business renowned for its high-quality shea butter products. The discussion covers Manny's origin story, the challenges he faced during his transition to the US, his experiences as a financial analyst, and his efforts in raising funds and scaling his business. The conversation sheds light on Manny's dedication to giving back to his community in Ghana, and the unique cultural and market differences between the US and Africa. Manny also touches upon the significance of resilience in entrepreneurship and the lessons he's learned along the way. Tune in to hear Manny's remarkable story and gain insight into the entrepreneurial journey in the beauty industry.00:00 - Introduction to the Career Adventure Podcast00:10 - Meet Manny: From Ghana to CEO01:20 - The Birth of Natural Shea Care05:08 - Challenges and Growth in the Shea Butter Business08:36 - Raising Funds and Overcoming Obstacles17:19 - Cultural Differences and Personal Journey25:08 - Writing the Book: From Africa to 1,500 Kroger Stores32:28 - Final Thoughts and Career Advice Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

Life Relaunched: Building a Legacy with OlivesFrom Corporate VP to Sustainable Olive FarmingIn this episode of the Career Adventurer Podcast, host Paul Fisher interviews Stefano Zenezini, co-founder of Cultura Viva, an organic farm in Umbria, Italy, producing high-quality extra virgin olive oil and raw kombucha. After a 32-year career at Procter & Gamble, including leading supply chain sustainability, Stefano and his wife Laurence pursued their lifelong dream of working with nature. Stefano shares insights on transitioning from a corporate role to sustainable farming, the challenges and joys of managing an olive farm, and the importance of quality and continuous learning. He also delves into their olive oil’s unique features and their educational efforts to promote its benefits. The episode highlights the deep satisfaction and hard work involved in their new venture, aimed at creating a lasting legacy.00:00 Introduction to the Career Adventurer Podcast00:06 Meet Stefano Zenezini: From Corporate to Sustainable Farming01:34 The Dream of Cultura Viva02:02 Daily Life on the Farm05:37 Challenges of Sustainable Farming08:19 Skills from Corporate Life to Farming11:05 Learning and Adapting in Olive Oil Production18:14 The Legacy of Cultura Viva21:10 Challenges of Agricultural Life21:47 Respect for Farmers23:48 Becoming an Olive Oil Sommelier30:15 The Joy of Harvesting Olives33:26 Off-Season Activities34:47 Starting the Olive Oil Journey35:54 Where to Buy Le Clarisse Olive Oil39:17 Final Thoughts and Reflections Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe

Know how to get comfortable with career discomfort? You should. The pace of change in today’s world of work is accelerating. Anne Oudersluys, Founder and Chief Strategist at Core Impact, shares how she has become increasingly adept at forging a non-linear career path.Anne is a purpose driven marketer. She has embraced a sustainable approach to marketing. She “found” brand building after dabbling in law and politics. Now, she helps mission driven brands succeed.She lead sustainable brand building at Procter & Gamble. She studied Social Studies and International Relations at Harvard. Now, she is embracing life as a entrepreneur. Plus, she writes a thought provoking newsletter that explores a variety of marketing topics.Anne shares some of the things she has learned over a 20-yr career honing her brand building skills. She encourages listeners to focus on the next step, to learn that discomfort isn’t bad, to see their awesome personal power, and more.Here are a few themes from the episode. You'll have to listen to get more...The Next Step Matters MostAnne championed career prototyping: considering what your next step should be and testing it. This helps take pressure off of you. Rather than worrying what the end will be when you retire and how to get there, look at what interests you now and if it aligns with your strengths.“I'm a big believer in prototyping with when it comes to career…That could be as simple as trying to sell something, starting a side hustle, or as basic as even just having interviews to understand, is there a market for what you're trying to do? We sometimes do too much thinking and not enough doing when it comes to figuring out what's the right next thing for us.”Personal Power > Positional PowerAnne shared some of the best advice she received from a manager: recognize the expanse of your personal power. She saw first-hand how some people created unique roles at work that were completely based on their own exploration. Describing advice from her manager, she said…“Your personal power always exceeds your positional power. He drew this little bullseye graphic where the positional power was in the middle. Your personal powers outside of that. He said, “It's limited thinking when we just take what the position we are given is, and just assume that those are the boundaries on what we can deliver. If we understand the position, like the personal power that we have, is much broader than that. We seize that ourselves and go beyond that. We really create and expand our role.””Get Comfortable With DiscomfortAnne encouraged us to be comfortable with discomfort. She’s right. We are imperfect beings. We make mistakes. Yet, mistakes lead to success. They do more than help us learn. They open us up to new paths we hadn’t considered. We never have it all figured it out. It’s hubris to think we do.“You have to just fall on your face and be a little bit embarrassed and realize you could have done it differently…Being uncomfortable, that's one of the things I try to subscribe to is be comfortable being uncomfortable. The moment we get too comfortable in what we're doing and we have mastered and we're really good at it. One, it can become boring and two, we stop growing.”Need Help With Purpose-Driven Growth? Connect with Anne!Curious to learn more about Anne’s work helping purpose driven companies create a clear roadmap for sustainable, mission-driven growth? Check out her company Core Impact! At Core Impact, she helps companies define what they stand for, attract more customers, and grow their impact. Get full access to Career Adventurer at www.careeradventurer.com/subscribe