Productivity, purpose, and peace. Do you find that you are lacking in all or any of these things? In this episode, I sit down with Mitadru Dey as we discuss how these three “P’s” are the mantra he lives by and why they are so important. He al

Episode 76: Sharpen U: Soft Skills Are Not Soft

Apr 5th, 2021 12m 41s

I have heard it said in workplaces that they can teach hard skills, but they have to find people with soft skills. Well, I am here to challenge that mode of thinking. While some of us have been fortunate enough to have had mentors and people t

Prepare, Pivots, and Proceed with Aaron Seabron

Mar 8th, 2021 33m 58s

Curiosity can lead us to learn about things that we may not have even thought we needed before, but can lead us to new opportunities. In this episode I sit down with Aaron Seabron and we discuss how much he learned by staying curious in jobs t

Young Professionals As Leaders with Dr. OJ Oleka

Feb 15th, 2021 41m 43s

With the right resources and given the opportunity, anyone can succeed. That is the message that we are discussing today. In this episode, I talk with Dr. OJ Oleka as we discuss his own personal journey and how education transformed his fathe

Young Professionals as Grief Leaders in the Workplace with Anthony Casablanca

Jan 19th, 2021 33m 18s

Sometimes in life, we can get so caught up in chasing the corporate ladder that we forget the importance of the work itself. In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Casablanca as we dive into the importance of not just chasing titles, but wor

Career Pivots with Travis Martin

Dec 7th, 2020 25m 42s

Strategy among companies is constantly shifting. Jobs that we didn’t even know about now exist, and on the other hand jobs that used to be prevalent are no longer a thing. So how do we stay current in this ever-shifting work environment? In

High Impact LIFE with Pete Ochs

Nov 2nd, 2020 28m 20s

Work diligently, live simply, risk wisely, and give generously, and love unconditionally. In this episode, I sit down with Pete Ochs as he discusses how he has slowly learned over the years how his life is not ownership, but stewardship. So if

Racial Equity in the Workplace with Bryana Clover

Oct 5th, 2020 37m 43s

What does it mean to promote diversity both at home and in the workplace? In this episode, we sit down with Bryana Clover and discuss what that looks like. She tells us her story of moving to Texas from Detroit and entering the AG world as a yo

Roots and Community with Blake Willoughby

Sep 14th, 2020 26m 11s

As a young professional in the workplace, it can be challenging to really make a stance on things you believe in, and also admit your shortcomings. In this episode, I sit down with Blake and we talk about how crucial it is to play into your str

Ownership and Your Authentic Self with Lisa Granadino

Aug 5th, 2020 34m 15s

When it comes to taking ownership over our lives what does that look like? Both on a personal and work level. How do we step up and say the hard things both at home and at work without pushing people away? How do we step into our calling, and f

Talent Pipeline and Growth with Charlie Meyer

Jun 29th, 2020 28m 38s

What does it look like to cultivate a work environment where you are not only leading to the best of your ability but also following to the best of your ability? We often think of how we can better portray our leadership skills, but one of the

On Belonging with Curt Thompson (Part 2)

Jun 5th, 2020 18m 24s

We are joined again by Curt Thompson and today we dive into the need for both grief and gratefulness. Often we focus only on the gratitude portion when bad things happen to us. And while that is important to do and to put things into perspectiv

On Belonging with Dr. Curt Thompson (Part I)

Jun 2nd, 2020 30m 38s

The way in which humans connect and communicate is often much more involved than we think. We don’t realize the everyday small things such as body language, the seemingly unimportant water cooler talk, or the casual conversation in the hallway

An Episode on Making Sense with Wesley Cate

Mar 30th, 2020 34m 35s

There is no doubt that the world is filled with a lot of stress and tension right now. The unknown is a big factor for many people, and fear is often a big motivator. In today’s episode I sit down with Wesley Cate as we talk about how to find p

Power of Mentorship with Rick Woolworth (Part 2)

Mar 30th, 2020 24m 1s

This is part 2 of our conversation with Rick WoolworthWe can probably all say that we would love to have a mentor. So how do we go about finding one, and also finding the right one? In this episode I sit down with Rick Woolworth, who has create

Power of Mentorship with Rick Woolworth (Part 1)

Mar 23rd, 2020 16m 53s

This is part 1 of our conversation with Rick WoolworthWe can probably all say that we would love to have a mentor. So how do we go about finding one, and also finding the right one? In this episode I sit down with Rick Woolworth, who has create

Careers Changes and Pivots with Katie Huey

Feb 10th, 2020 22m 39s

How do young professionals step into leadership roles when they feel insecure or unqualified? How do you gracefully transition between careers and feel confident while doing so? In today’s episode I sit down with Katie Huey and we discuss how t

Finding Purpose in Your Work with Zach Mercurio

Jan 27th, 2020 29m 50s

Have you ever wondered if your job matters? Have you found yourself being discontent and wondering how you ended up working a job where all you wish for is the weekend? In this incredible episode, we sit down with Zach Mercurio who explains to

Mentoring Series Wrap Up

Dec 30th, 2019 11m 14s

Sharpen listeners! This is the very last episode of 2019. However it is with great joy that we celebrate all the wonderful episodes that we had this year where we covered a variety of topics including things like the Enneagram for young profess

Mentoring Series with Claire Couch and Linda Hajduk

Nov 18th, 2019 38m 52s

As you may know, I am a HUGE fan of the power of mentorship and have been apart of an amazing organization called Edge Mentoring for years. Today we are welcoming Claire Couch and Linda Hajduk who have been in a mentoring relationship for years

Mentoring Series with Lindsay Hastings

Nov 4th, 2019 32m 27s

Today we are welcoming Lindsay Hastings to the show as we kick off our first episode in our brand new mentoring series. Mentoring is something we are all probably familiar with hearing about. Coaching and mentorship can be popular catch phrases

Storytelling as a Young Professional with Caroline Lewallan

Oct 21st, 2019 32m 29s

Today we are welcoming Caroline Leallan to the podcast. Caroline helps run a farm where she is in charge of field trips, events, and many of the day to day activities. In addition, her and her husband also run their own farm where they are focu

Navigating Career Changes with Kyle Perry

Sep 23rd, 2019 37m 14s

Today we are welcoming Kyle Perry to the show. Kyle went from the customer education manager to Interim Vice President of Customer Solutions. Because of that, he is very knowledgeable when it comes to making transitions. He discusses the import

Freedom for Change Jessi Patton

Sep 9th, 2019 40m 29s

Have you ever questioned whether the profession you got into is the right fit for you? Have you ever felt stuck or feel you’ve made the wrong decision in career paths? Many of us sometimes can feel stuck if our values or beliefs don’t line up w

Being... Not Just Doing with Mitch Frazier

Aug 19th, 2019 31m 27s

Today we are welcoming Mitch Frazier to the podcast. He is an exceptional leader who has served in the United States Army and now carries his passion into his business. And passion is the right word, because he is fired up over his work and fin