Jake Leach, Chief Operating Officer at Dexcom Today, Jake is the COO at one of the top medical technology companies in the world. But, before he became responsible for all things product, research and development, and the like, Jake got his start in the industry as an intern. We explore Jake's career journey, including how he learned to apply his studies as an electrical engineer to the health sciences and what gave him the confidence to take a chance on a startup called Dexcom early in his career. Jake also shares his top tips for career growth and leadership. Notably, he explains why one of the most impactful things for his career growth was when he turned down a high-profile leadership role. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/3pz372ts

Frank Calderoni, CEO of Velocity Global, shares his career journey from IBM to becoming a c-suite executive and board member of public companies. He discusses the challenges and promotions in his career, the importance of people management, and leadership development. He emphasizes embracing vulnerability, seeking guidance, and surrounding oneself with good people. The podcast also explores alternative paths to career fulfillment and the significance of holistic development for professional growth.

Erika Voss, a VP at Capital One Software, shares how she broke into the tech industry without a technical background. She discusses her transition from a corrections officer, learning technical skills, and emphasizing transferable skills in job interviews. She also explores the challenges of becoming a technical executive and the importance of having someone who believes in you.

Donna Helphrey, VP Talent at Go1, shares insights on standing out as a job candidate at a foreign-based company, different professional cultures worldwide, and negotiation of unique job benefits. She also explores recruiter goals and KPIs and offers career advice on working globally.

Josh Owen, a former developer in the finance industry, shares his journey from working at banks to becoming a two-time CTO in tech. He discusses the day-to-day work of developers on Wall Street and reveals a software he built to save traders 45 minutes daily. The podcast also explores his transition from finance to tech and the changes in being an executive before and after a startup acquisition.

Andrew Duncan, CEO and Managing Partner at Infosys Consulting Andrew hasn't always worked in management consulting, and it's likely one of the reasons he's been so effective as an advisor to companies worldwide and a c-suite executive himself. We dive into his background to learn how engineers, technologists and other experienced subject-matter experts can break into management consulting and why they might want to consider it a career. He also explains the "pyramid" career ladder within the consulting industry and what professionals can do to level up the fastest with promotions, higher-impact projects and more name-brand clients. We also press Andrew to give us a behind-the-scenes look into why companies hire Infosys Consulting and other major consulting firms. He explains whether it's a bad sign if your company hires a consulting firm and what their day-to-day engagements are beyond the stereotypes of face-to-face interviews with executives, spreadsheets and presentations. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/70eau02l

Jason Birmingham, Chief Technology Officer at Broadridge Financial Jason openly admits that he doesn't have the traditional resume of a CTO or a financial-technology executive. For one, he's a software engineer with finance degrees and a client-facing management consulting background. We dig into how he broke the mold and earned each promotion until he landed in the c-suite. He shares how he learned the value of mentorship and professional sponsorship and how he's been able to count on others to get over career roadblocks. Finally, we look candidly into the importance of having a solid personal and professional network and how anyone can build the skills to influence others and demonstrate leadership. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/7wb8jl6k

Former CEO of EY Canada and now Global Vice Chair, Talent at EY, Trent Henry, shares insights on developing in-demand skills and succeeding in the age of AI. He discusses the shift from skills to experience and impact, offers advice for job seekers, and encourages finding opportunities for personal growth.

Ariella Steinhorn, Co-Founder of Lioness and Amber Scorah, Co-Founder and President of Lioness Ariella and Amber explain what it means to be a whistleblower and why someone might decide to take something public. If you ever asked yourself, "What is a whistleblower?" you must listen to this episode. We explore whistleblower rights and protections and the most common abuses, incidents and events which might lead to someone coming forward. Ariella and Amber also share how Lioness advocates for professionals by providing free resources, such as vetting and validation, referrals to lawyers, media training and more. Finally, we dig into why we hear about some whistleblowers and workplace misbehavior and not others and how to navigate the corporate lawyers and public relations teams that companies hire. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/luk1pr0u

CJ Jouhal, Head of Engineering at Anchorage Digital CJ has led engineering teams as a CTO or head of engineering for more than 20 years. In this episode, we get vulnerable and dig into the major decisions in his life that made him the technical leader he is today, diving into nearly every high and low point in his career. CJ recalls how he decided to give up his comfortable job as a programmer at Lockheed Martin to join a startup. He then explains why it can be a curse when your startup gets acquired by a larger, more well-funded company and how a major promotion, which led him to manage a team of 400 engineers, was not as great as it might have seemed at the time. We explore what it means to be a leader, an executive, and a mentor to others and how it might differ as a software developer or technologist. Finally, CJ shares his advice about how to choose your career path and what it takes to become a CTO or c-suite executive. http://blindap.onelink.me/ttCg/ahseop15