Kickoff Sessions

 Jonathan Tesser is a data analyst, career advisor, and LinkedIn content creator. Jonathan’s work aims to connect the human mind to the world of data, career development, and writing. He helps early career professionals through an intense career development process he calls “career whispering”. Lastly, Jonathan is a LinkedIn content producer. Every day, thousands of people read his posts on career advice and emotional intelligence.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:40) The Career Whisperer (05:08) Career dissatisfaction & external pressures (08:57) Characteristics & career direction(13:40) Early stages of people's life  (16:14) Decision making (18:00) Neuroplasticity & flow state(20:35) Motivation & commitment(25:07) LinkedIn vs. Instagram (29:37) Intentions & motives (32:20) Status & privilege versus passions(36:30) Side businesses & income(39:55) The creator economy  (45:00) Career advancement & success(49:20) Networking (54:40) Outro__________________________________________Launch your own podcast with Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own show. Podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple, Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.__________________________________________Follow Kickoff Sessions on Instagram & Spotify!Subscribe to Kickoff Sessions's new YouTube channel!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show

Lane Kawaoka has been investing in property for over a decade and controls more than 4,800 units. As owner of Crowdfund Aloha, Simple Passive Cashflow, and Rei Aloha, Lane is responsible for finding property investment opportunities, analysis, and marketing. Lane received a BS in Industrial Engineer and MS in Civil Engineering and Construction Management from the University of Washington. He has real world experience in working as a project manager for over $250 million dollars of capital construction projects in both the public and private sector. Lane offers his insights and experience in building property portfolios via his top-50 investing podcast at Simple Passive Cashflow.⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU__________________________________________Launch your own podcast with Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own show. Podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple, Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.__________________________________________Follow Kickoff Sessions on Instagram & Spotify!Subscribe to Kickoff Sessions's new YouTube channel!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show

Rob Lipsett is an online coach, fitness YouTuber, best selling author and founder of Game Plan and Fuel Cakes. Rob was one of the original Irish fitness accounts on YouTube and over time he scaled rapidly across multiple different social platforms and launched several successful businesses. He published The Rob Lipsett Game Plan book in 2019 which targets three elements of fitness: mindset, nutrition & training. Last but not least, Rob is the founder of The Creator Agency, an events company that brings content creators together for public speaking events. ⏺️ Voics: https://www.voics.co/🎙️ Podcast University: https://bit.ly/3Dqip2S🎤 Podcast Accelerator: https://bit.ly/3f1ir81📞 Schedule Free Call: https://bit.ly/3GsNyTU(00:00) Introduction(03:10) Early drivers for success  (06:45) Putting yourself out there  (09:10) Indications of progress/growth (13:15) Committing 100% & identifying trends(17:50) Creativity & new opportunities   (21:10) Happiness in careers  (25:01) Aligning passions with jobs(26:26) Long term thinking & resiliency(28:47) Adjustments to social media(31:30) OnlyFans (34:30) Social media growth phase(36:20) Mistakes & challenges(43:20) OutroPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Graham Brown has spent over fifteen years helping corporates, startup founders and storytellers find their voice. Graham is the founder of CEO Pikkal & Co, who creates award winning podcasts for brands. As well as Podcast Guesting Pro, which enables founders and leaders to get booked on 24 podcasts over the next 6 months. He is the founder of The Podcast Accelerator, a global mastermind of podcast hosts & producers. Last but not least, he is the host of his own podcast called Podcast Maps. In Graham’s spare time, he is also an ironman triathlete.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(03:20) Graham Brown's background(06:38) Principles of storytelling  (09:23) Trial, error & rejection (12:35) Committing to the long term(16:49) Instant gratification & Instagram  (18:40) Finding your interest & confidence (23:38) Taking the road less travelled  (27:40) Turning a podcast into a career(31:00) The future of podcasting(33:58) Excelling in a specific niche  (38:05) Podcast engagement & audience(43:07) Clubhouse, Twitter & Spotify Greenrooms(49:00) Catching the success of a trend(52:14) Outro__________________________________________Launch your own podcast with Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own show. Podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple, Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.__________________________________________Follow Kickoff Sessions on Spotify to keep updated with new sessions!Subscribe to Kickoff Sessions's new YouTube channel!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show

Somil Goyal works with investors in innovative UK companies to help maximize capital efficiency across their portfolio. Somil has deep experience in finance and consulting with skills honed at Deutsche Bank and the Big Four. He runs an alumni angel network in the UK focused on digital industries and climate change. He has also managed and worked at start-up companies, especially in fintech. At GovGrant, Somil works with the venture capital and private equity community to drive value from R&D and innovation activity in their portfolios.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:43) Somil Goyal's background(05:55) Core skills to develop  (07:37) Interviewing tips & preparation (12:25) Values, purpose & alignment (20:40) New business & evolving trends(26:39) Disruptive innovation & technology(35:38) Capital raising and start-up incubators(37:00) Digital assets & cryptocurrency   (45:41) Outro__________________________________________Launch your own podcast with Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own show. Podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple, Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.__________________________________________Follow Kickoff Sessions on Spotify to keep updated with new sessions!Subscribe to Kickoff Sessions's new YouTube channel!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show

Kris Holmes is the author of the best-selling book, Ignite Your Career, Strategies and Tactics to Unleash Your Potential. The information in the book was built during Kris's 25+ years at O’Connell Group where she placed more than 1000 candidates and counselled more than 20,000 on how to navigate their careers. Kris's book is aimed at students graduating college to people changing careers or those just seeking to move up in their industry and needing to dust off their resume and build their interview skills.After a foundational decade in marketing, Kris joined O’Connell Group in 1995. In her 25 years as an executive recruiter, she have been passionate about building strong productive relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and mentor, while building her clients’ business and candidates’ careers. Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(03:16) Kris Holmes background (08:08) Skills for beginning your career (13:10) Building your skills & experience (18:00) Developing a strong network     (25:12) Changing careers & industries (31:28) Transition courses & further education (36:40) Moving up & progressing in your career (44:52) Outro__________________________________________Launch your own podcast with Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own show. Podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple, Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.__________________________________________Follow Kickoff Sessions on Spotify to keep updated with new sessions!Subscribe to Kickoff Sessions's new YouTube channel!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show

The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with a small veg shop and a big dream. Dave & Steve Flynn had been travelling on opposite sides of the world and they both switched to a plant based diet within a week of each other. The Happy Pear seed was sown.The brand has slowly been building for 14 years. First came the shop, then the cafe, followed by the farm, the product range and the roastery. Then came the learning with both online and classroom Happy Heart Courses. Lastly, the digital avalanche; Part of Jamie Olivers Foodtube network, a successful Youtube channel, multiple digital awards as well as Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and everything in between.KS Media:📞 Accelerate Your Podcast Today: https://bit.ly/3LtOhG9🚀 Launch & Scale Your Podcast: https://bit.ly/3RQ8QPD(00:00) Partnership: KS Media(01:42) Introduction(02:02) Travelling & founding of The Happy Pear  (08:46) Change and internal growth  (10:56) Learnings from starting a company (13:12) Doing things you love   (18:23) Learnings from COVID-19 (20:57) Turning negatives into positives (22:55) Reevaluating and making changes   (28:07) OutroPlease leave a review:- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36RrL9Y- Apple: https://apple.co/3uCwViFSocials:- YouTube: https://bit.ly/3HleVy2- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3EE3FuG- Apple: https://apple.co/32ArW7D- LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- TikTok: https://bit.ly/314iZD6Services:- Career mentoring: https://bit.ly/3FCS3JA- Podcast consulting: https://bit.ly/3aYzm5w- Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3JqwkXASupport the show

Conor Carlson is a bodybuilder and co-founder of Accomplish Fitness, providing online physique coaching, tailored training and nutrition for clients. Conor has a BSc in Sports Science and MSc in Sports Management from University College Dublin. Bodybuilding has been a major component of Conor’s life and after university he made the difficult decision to concentrate entirely on training and online coaching. Conor has competed as a muscle model since 2016 and in 2018 won his pro card to become the Pure Elite Overall World Champion. Listen to my first episode with Conor Carlson on high performance here. Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:27) Returning to a gym environment (06:26) How to build a training routine (10:59) Having patience, recovery & injury (14:10) How to set realistic expectations  (17:27) Building cardio into your routine (22:33) Creating a tailored nutrition plan (32:21) How to plan a bulking phase correctly (37:05) Conor's training schedule(42:35) Summary of training & nutrition   (44:12) Outro__________________________________________Launch your own podcast with Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own show. Podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple, Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.__________________________________________Follow Kickoff Sessions on Spotify to keep updated with new sessions!Subscribe to Kickoff Sessions's new YouTube channel! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show

Daniel Mauro is a portfolio manager with Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor and has been actively involved in financial markets since 2000. Dan received a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Nuclear Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1998. He served as an artillery officer in the United States Army from 1998 to 2002, serving in the Federal Republic of Germany.  In 2002, Daniel joined Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor and in 2005 received a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has extensive experience working with option trading firms at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Capitalizing on his mathematics and science background, Dan specializes in quantitative investment techniques. In addition to managing investment portfolios, Daniel has traded extensively in equities, commodities, futures, and options.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(03:21) Daniel Mauro's background(09:07) Lessons from the military in markets (17:17) History repeating in financial markets(19:47) Market bubbles & crashes (24:28) Peak of equities(26:32) Inflation & rising bond yields (30:23) Protecting a portfolio from inflation & bond yields (32:57) Commodities, gold, silver & oil(38:55) Cryptocurrency & bitcoin  (47:31) Store of value & Elon Musk (49:48) Institutions & bitcoin (1:01:15) Outro__________________________________________Launch your own podcast with Buzzsprout and receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1469641Today is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own show. Podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and enjoyable way to expand your reach online.Buzzsprout is hands down the easiest and best way to launch, promote, and track your podcast. Your show can be online and listed in all the major podcast directories (like Apple, Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more) within minutes of finishing your recording.__________________________________________Follow Kickoff Sessions on Spotify to keep updated with new sessions!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show

Graham Allcott is founder of Think Productive, host of the Beyond Busy Podcast and author of several books including How to be a Productivity Ninja and How to Fix Meetings.Think Productive offers practical support to organisations that aim to increase productivity. Graham helps employees to beat stress, increase engagement and develop actionable, productive momentum, through in-house workshops and at-desk coaching sessions.In the age of information overload, traditional time management techniques don’t cut it anymore. How to be a Productivity Ninja uses techniques including ruthlessness, mindfulness and practical advice to work smarter, getting more done and learning to enjoy what you do.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(03:03) Graham Allcott's background(08:00) Managing levels of attention (11:13) Optimizing your productivity  (13:31) Overcoming procrastination  (20:45) Deadlines & stress management  (26:52) Managing meetings, emails & workload  (34:03) Jeff Bezos & productivity (38:33) Management styles & communication (51:19) OutroFollow Kickoff Sessions on Spotify to keep updated with new sessions!If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing the session on Instagram or leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. Tell everyone I'm a semi-decent guy and it really helps to grow the show!For show notes and more episodes, visit Kickoff Sessions website. Sign up to the Kickoff Sessions email list for regular updates and content.Follow me on LinkedInFollow Kickoff Sessions on LinkedInSupport the growth of Kickoff SessionsSupport the music artist FarsiThank you internet people!Support the show