In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Lillian Forsyth - a coach, facilitator, and consultant focused on leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is Co-Founder & CEO at Lead with Equity, whose mission is to help leaders make space for the voices of historically marginalized people to drive change in organizations. Lillian has 15 years of experience leading operations and human resources for small and medium sized organizations, and 20 years of experience facilitating workshops on identity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Lillian has trained and coached leaders from organizations such as Goldman Sachs, Facebook, and IBM. Clients describe Lillian as authentic, engaging, kind, direct, and someone with a unique blend of intuition and analytical skills. Website: http://leadwithequity.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillian-forsyth-b0770721/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Christopher Martin - as a former D1 athlete, he developed his passion for fitness after battling depression when his college basketball career came to an end. After using fitness to find the next phase of his life Chris decided to try personal training which ended up being the best choice he's ever made. After being in the industry for 6 years his story has become even more unique. Building a business, struggling as a trainer in LA during the pandemic and facing the challenges of an athlete have given him some great stories to tell with a unique perspective. His current podcast educates viewers about fitness, how to get in shape, the latest trends and the negatives about the fitness industry. As a guest on other podcasts, Chris brings passion, energy, humor and an approach to fitness that people have never experienced. He also own a fitness clothing brand under the name Less Brunches More Crunches. EDUCATION Mount St. Mary’s University May, 2015 Bachelors of Science – Sports Management, Men’s Basketball (Division 1) (2013-2015) Also played (Division I Basketball) at Marshall University (2011-2013) and Savannah State University (2015-2016) NOTABLE CLIENTELE Jeff Dowtin - Toronto Raptors (Univ. of Rhode Island) Jim Jackson - Former NBA Player, current NBA Broadcaster (TNT, Fox Sports, LA Clippers local broadcasting, NCAA Tournament, BIg East & Big 10 broadcasting) Karan Kendrick - Actress (Just Mercy, Hunger Games) Chloe Jackson - Former Chicago Sky (WNBA), Baylor Univ. & current stylist for professional athletes Lindsey Spann - Former Univ. of South Carolina Women's Bball Player & Current Univ. of MD Women's Bball Coach ▪ Paris Horne (Pro Basketball - 10 years) - TBT Tournament winner 3 years in a row ▪ Marcus Thornton (Pro Basketball) ▪ Anthony Cowan (Univ. of Maryland Basketball) (NBA G League) ▪ Boogie Watson (University of Kentucky Football) (Pittsburgh Steelers) Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/@CMartyFit Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@CMartyFit About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

When we think of investments, we often think of putting money into stocks, bonds, or real estate. But there's another kind of investment that's just as important, and that's the investment we make in ourselves through exercise. Exercise is a daily investment that can pay dividends not only for our overall wellbeing, but for our career success as well. Want to grow your career & improve your wellbeing? Get in touch for a free 30 mins exploration call with me - Calendly - https://calendly.com/elenaagar/30min --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

Starting a new job can be both exciting and daunting. During the first 90 days, you'll be learning new skills, building relationships, and adjusting to a new company culture. This period is critical, as it sets the tone for your success and growth within the organization. Let's explore some tips to help you excel in your first 90 days and beyond. Be a Sponge Build Relationships Merge with New Team Members Adjust to the New Company Culture Need some guidance in your new career? Get in touch for a free 30 mins exploration call with me - Calendly - https://calendly.com/elenaagar/30min --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

Gone are the days when people worked just one job for their entire career. Today's economy requires us to be adaptable and flexible. One way to do this is through a side hustle. A side hustle is a project or small business that you work on outside of your regular job. In this short article, we'll explore why everyone should have a side hustle. Financial Security Skill Development Passion Pursuit Networking Fulfillment Not sure how to get started? Get in touch for a free 30 mins exploration call with me - Calendly - https://calendly.com/elenaagar/30min --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Michael O'Brian. As a near-death cycling accident survivor, former corporate executive, endurance athlete, qualified meditation teacher, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude app, Michael brings a unique perspective to any corporate event or podcast. On July 11th, 2001, Michael experienced a life-altering event that shattered his worldview; he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while cycling. Today, Michael refers to this as his "Last Bad Day", and has gone from barely surviving to thriving, and even recently cycled across the country, averaging 87 miles per day, on a brand new total knee replacement. Today he's on a mission to ripple something worth rippling: Help 100,000 people in 2023 start a mindfulness and gratitude practice and help individuals and businesses stress less, perform better, and live more. Michael's approach to mindfulness is straightforward, relatable, and geared to those who don't think they have time or believe they can't do it. He believes a "slow is fast," mindful approach is needed today to help us accomplish hard things tomorrow. Get in touch: Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ Mindfulness app: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com/ Facebook, Instagram, YouTube:  @pausebreathereflect  About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with JJ DiGeronimo - award-winning author who empowers busy women interested in increasing their influence and impact through tried-and-tested strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices. Formerly a leading woman in the tech industry, she now passionately strives to help women gain more seats at more tables by sharing key findings that work and have helped her and countless others illuminate a path forward. Her work is featured in many publications, including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Thrive Global. In addition to her three books and keynotes for women in business, JJ participates and hosts popular podcasts, including Career Strategies for Women that Work, and Together WE Seek. Discover her work at www.JJDiGeronimo.com or inside her community, TogetherWeSeek.Online. If you are a woman seeking more meaningful connections, more moments of joy, and more fulfilling activities, JJ will help you pinpoint what is holding you back while providing tools you can use off the side of your desk to illuminate your own path. "When we work together to brighten our lights, we illuminate the path for many." - JJ DiGeronimo Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/JJ-DiGeronimo/author/B01INZ5GA2?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimo/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Mark Metry - Forbes Featured Social Anxiety Coach, Mental Health professional, Certified Nutrition Coach| TEDx Speaker & Author. Mark has been featured on over 250+ podcasts and media like Forbes, Mindvalley, Influencive, Inc Magazine, Huffington Post, Fearless Motivation, Spartan and many others. His podcast, Humans 2.0. In total, his thoughts, views, podcasts, and videos have been viewed over 50+ Million times. His podcast hit #96 of the top podcasts in the world with Tim Ferriss, NPR, Lewis Howes & Gary Vaynerchuk. He is an international (virtual) speaker at conferences, schools, and Fortune 500’s delivering meaningful & transformative current edge applicable knowledge through speaking engagements, panels, host, MC, workshops, and more. To connect with Mark, follow his social media: LinkedIn @MarkMetry Twitter @markymetry Instagram @markmetry About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Amir A. Rashidian. Holding Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Amir A. Rashidian is the founder of the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center. Established in 2006 and serving over 18,000 patient visits annually, the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center focuses on high-tech diagnostics to detect and correct disturbances in the nervous system. The doctors at the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center, promoting drugless health solutions, work with patients to eliminate the causes of disease and not merely the suppression of symptoms. As a consultant, Dr. Rashidian has worked with 18 chiropractic practices, 16 of which were startup businesses that all reached profitability within the first 3 months of a business launch. Dr. Rashidian attributes his success in opening practices to an intensive systematized marketing plan implemented 3 months prior to business launch. He has personally opened two very successful chiropractic practices. A very active speaker at corporate events, conventions, and churches, he is also frequently interviewed by the local TV, radio, and newspaper. Additionally, Dr. Rashidian serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity and is a major financial supporter of their local building projects. Furthermore, Dr. Rashidian also serves as the chairman of the Elder Leadership Team at Grace Community Church. He has won multiple honors and awards including Business Leader of the Year and Philanthropist of the Year. He is happily married since 2005 and together they have three sons. Website: https://drrashidian.com/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Anna Grabow - a Business Mentor & Sales Coach dedicated to helping new entrepreneurs make their first big sales online. She started her online marketing career on the sales team of a large coach, being mentored by Tony Robbins former VP of Sales, and brought in $200K in 4 weeks. From there she worked closely with the CEO of a marketing agency that takes online companies from $1M in revenue to over $10M+. Next, she was hired as the Head of Growth and Marketing for a big performance coach. Now, she runs her online mastermind and gets to help anyone get started online. She is also the host of the podcast The Premise of Purpose where she interviews entrepreneurs on how they found their purpose and continue to live it everyday. You can learn more at https://annagrabow.com/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Nida Leardprasopsuk - serial entrepreneur, top-tier business consultant, self-identity reinvention coach, and former Fortune 500 executive with more than two decades of experience in business, psychology, and personal development. Nida is the founder of Nida Leard Consulting and Coaching, where she advises world-class experts to become legendary market outliers. She works with highly exceptional coaches, consultants, and experts who want to build a truly innovative business that stands out from the rest with a one-of-a-kind solution and market position. Nida is the author of the One to Millions Entrepreneur and host of the Nida Leard Podcast show. She also has a master’s and bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing and is currently completing her research as part of her PhD in Social Psychology. She is a regular contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Brainz Magazine and has been featured on Business Insider, Fox, ABC, CNBC, USA Today, and other media. Website: https://www.nidaleard.com/new-site-coming-soon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nida-leardprasopsuk-mcc-71b9ba147/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nidaleard/?hl=en About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with J Orisha, founder of (Teaching Harmony) Expanding Minds LLC, (TH)XM, specializes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility consulting and coaching. J holds two master's degrees and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Public Sociology, focusing on anti-racist research methods. Her current work centers on the oral histories of Black and Brown folks' connections to their sense of belonging within city spaces. Get in touch Website: thxm.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-thxm/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Matt LeBris is a born and raised NY’er who inevitably caught the hustlers spirit that fills his hometown streets. A Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, Matt has previously worked with Daymond John of Shark Tank and currently hosts a top 1% globally ranked podcast, Decoding Success, which features the likes of Mel Robbins, Grant Cardone, and many more. The mission Matt has set out on is to positively impact one life daily. Get in touch: Podcast – hoo.be/decodingsuccess Website - https://mattlebris.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matt_lebris/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd2hmzAHxclueNMFVz6he8w Twitter - https://twitter.com/matt_lebris/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlebrisnyc/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

Transitioning from being a peer to a manager is a crucial step in many people's careers, as it often comes with new responsibilities, challenges, and opportunities. While being a peer means working alongside colleagues as equals, being a manager requires leading and guiding a team towards common goals. This shift requires a different set of skills, such as communication, delegation, decision-making, and people management. In this short episode, I give some practical advice on how to make this transition smoother. Get in touch for a free 30 mins exploration call with me - Calendly - https://calendly.com/elenaagar/30min --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

Feeling unsure about your next career move can be stressful and overwhelming. It's not uncommon for professionals to find themselves at a crossroads, uncertain about what their next steps should be. This short episode provides some tips and insights to help you navigate this uncertain period and chart your career path. Tip 1: Conduct A Self-Assessment Tip 2: Seek Career Counseling Tip 3: Gain New Skills And Experiences Get in touch for a free 30 mins exploration call with me - Calendly - https://calendly.com/elenaagar/30min --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In today's competitive job market, getting an interview can be challenging. With so many qualified candidates vying for the same position, it's essential to stand out from the crowd. This short episode provides some tips and insights to help you increase your chances of getting interviews in your job search. Tip 1: Optimize Your Resume And Cover Letter Tip 2: Network And Build Connections Tip 3: Be Proactive And Follow Up Get in touch for a free 30 mins exploration call with me - Calendly - https://calendly.com/elenaagar/30min --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Penny Zenker - The Focusologist, international motivational speaker, business strategy coach, and best-selling author. Penny founded, developed, and sold her first multi-million dollar business while living in Zurich, Switzerland. Later at the world’s 4th largest Market Research company, she managed business unit turnarounds and was a Tony Robbins business coach helping entrepreneurs around the world to double their businesses. Her clients tell her, her gift is cutting through the clutter and helping them focus on the most important and relevant areas to sustainably grow their businesses. Penny’s high-energy and interactive keynote presentations, motivational speeches and workshops inspire and challenge you to think act and be more strategically, Be more emotionally intelligent, and inspire personal leadership. Penny is the bestselling author of The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time. As a master NLP practitioner and neuro-strategist, she integrates the elements of thought, communication, and behavior to provide strategies for positive changes and maximum results. Penny’s expertise focuses on strategic thinking, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and productivity. She has coached hundreds of successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in leadership roles, relationships, and building culture. Website: https://pennyzenker360.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyzenker/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar, I chat with you Varun Anand - an internationally renowned PMP trainer with more than 10 years of extensive work experience as a Program/Project Manager. His expertise encompasses a dynamic range of industrial domains such as E-Commerce, Automobile, Non-Profit, Mortgage, Infrastructure, Education, Insurance and Telecommunication. He is a business strategist who has managed a wide variety of multimillion-dollar projects focused on aligning business goals with technology solutions to drive process improvements, competitive advantage and bottom-line gains. Varun’s PMP training simulator EduHubSpot is widely recognized among the PMP aspirants. Varun completed his Engineering Management Master’s degree from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Maryland, USA). Varun’s professional career involved companies such as eBay, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Infosys and Genpact, where he became an asset for corresponding project teams by adding value through his profound expertise. Through his knowledge and a passion for education, he has trained thousands of people and has consequently gained wide respect in the project management industry. Varun’s extroverted personality is expressed in his day-to-day attitude of living life to the fullest. Apart from being exceptional at PMP training, he is an ardent fan of watching movies and traveling with friends. To know more about him, feel free to directly get in touch with him: Website: www.eduhubspot.com Linkedin Profile: Varun Anand Email: [email protected] About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Kiri Mohan - who helps women leave their corporate careers and find freedom and fulfillment by becoming an online service based contractor. Her Corporate2Contract course guides women on how to set themselves up for success from the start, get payment equal to what they were earning in their corporate job, and learn how to stand out in the online world. Kiri finds her passion in watching women create a life on their own terms and have a schedule they deserve. She believes that there is a way to have a career, a flexible schedule and get paid what you deserve. When not working on her courses or leading women, she is podcasting (The $1 Million Tipping Point Podcast & Star Wars Meanderings and Rambings) drinking tea and reading books. Get in touch: Webpage: https://www.corporate2contract.com/ Podcast: https://www.corporate2contract.com/podcast About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Cyril Derreumaux - ADVENTURER, Speaker & Coach - First to kayak solo, unsupported and 100% human-powered the Mid-Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii. French born, now American citizen, Cyril Derreumaux considers himself a citizen of the world. Fluent speaker of 6 languages (and counting!) Cyril is attracted to learning and discovering new cultures and places all the time. This natural curiosity of people and places led Cyril to backpack around the world at 25 for one year. With $7,000 and a can-do attitude Cyril embarked on this life changing experience that permanently changed his outlook on life and how he wanted to live it. A move to California following his profession in the wine business led Cyril to begin exploring the world of outrigger canoeing and kayaking and reignited a childhood passion for windsurfing and all things water related. He soon began pushing his limits further and further in ultra endurance water events. A serendipitous find of the Great Pacific Race which advertised “you don’t need to be a rower to row an ocean” led Cyril to embark on his biggest challenge at the time, rowing in a team of 4 men from California to Hawaii which resulted in in a Guinness Record for the fastest ocean rowing crossing of a team in 39 days and again changing Cyril’s perspective on what was possible. Always a dreamer, Cyril soon found himself thinking about his next expedition. Inspired by the stories of maverick ocean explorers, Cyril began to plan his biggest expedition to date, crossing the mid pacific on a kayak with solely human power from California to Hawaii. Despite delays and a failed attempt, Cyril accomplished this goal in September 2022 reaching Hawaii to become the first 100% human powered kayaker to accomplish such a feat. As a member of the famed Explorers Club Cyril continues to dream big, thinking of his next big adventure and encouraging others to do the same. Advocating to “live life to the fullest,” Cyril hopes his adventures inspire others to find their own dream and go after it. Cyril is currently working on a book and a documentary chronicling his kayak crossing. Speaker Website: www. CyrilDerreumaux.com Expedition Website: www.SoloKayakToHawaii.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdxpro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrilderreumaux Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyrilDerreumauxAdventure Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrildx Member of “The Explorers Club” https://www.explorers.org About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Naketa Ren Thigpen - who is on a mission to build stronger families that L.E.A.V.E new multi-generational imprints, witnessed from the ripples of love, empathy, adventure, victory, and edification they create from their wholeness. Naketa’s the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World activating power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish to amplify relationship intimacy as they grow to live in the space of (and) fully. After a successful career helping families push through trials caused by trauma, lost confidence and communication challenges impacting intimacy within their relationships, Naketa Ren Thigpen, broke barriers and glass ceilings when she decided to break-free from outdated expectations and binding patriarchal definitions that limit the ability to self-actualize. Formerly trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Naketa architected her core professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with strategically infused tenets of metaphysics and coaching to set a new bar, creating ripples inside the personal development industry. Utilizing her distinct experiential, intuitive and highly energetic style, Naketa is the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast & International Best Selling Author of the book Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love, and Laugh Your Way to Joy. A highly sought-after Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance (and) Relationship Management Institute, this brilliant beauty has revolutionized how to heal traumas while balancing work/life (and LOVE). Get in touch: Website: https://thigpro.com/ Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/asknaketa About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

Physical wellbeing and career success are closely connected. When you take care of your physical health, you are more likely to perform better in your career. Here are some ways that physical wellbeing can impact career success: Increased Energy and Productivity: When you take care of your physical health by getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly, you are more likely to have increased energy levels and higher productivity. This can lead to better performance at work and more success in your career. Improved Mental Health: Physical activity and healthy habits can also have a positive impact on your mental health. When you feel good mentally, you are more likely to be motivated, focused, and creative in your work. This can lead to better problem-solving skills and more success in your career. Reduced Sick Days: When you prioritize your physical wellbeing, you are less likely to get sick, which means you will need to take fewer sick days. This can help you maintain a consistent work schedule, which is important for career success. Better Time Management: Physical wellbeing habits such as exercise and healthy eating can also help you manage your time better. When you have more energy and are more focused, you can get more done in less time, which can lead to increased productivity and success in your career. In summary, physical wellbeing and career success are closely connected. Taking care of your physical health can lead to increased energy, productivity, better mental health, fewer sick days, and better time management. All of these factors can contribute to a more successful career --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

The Green "Open to Work" feature on your profile. To put or not to put?While the "open to work" indicator on LinkedIn can be a useful tool for job seekers, it is important to weigh the potential pros and cons before deciding whether or not to use it. Ultimately, the decision should be based on your individual circumstances and goals.Quick note: remember that this feature came into play during the pandemic - that was 3 years ago - it is simply not effective any longer and might backfire vs help you. This came into play when we are all coming together as a community to see where we can help each other in the global pandemic. That no longer applies - as much as we want to help each other, things have changed. I am frankly surprised LinkedIn still kept that feature that long.As a recruiter - if I am interested in your profile - I will reach out to you regardless if you have "open to work" or not. I will still contact you to explore.🟢 Pros:People know you are looking for work🔴 Cons:Perception of desperation: Some employers or recruiters may perceive the "open to work" indicator as a sign of desperation, which could negatively impact your professional reputation and perceived value as a candidate.Potential for discrimination: Unfortunately, there is always a risk that some employers or recruiters may discriminate against job seekers based on their current employment status or other factors. By indicating that you are "open to work," you may be more vulnerable to such discrimination.You might come off as someone who wants others to do homework for them - it screams "look at my profile because I am looking for work and help me figure out what I should do" aka you are waiting for people to come to you. That rarely works in job search.My two cents - REMOVE IT. It adds no value to your job search or your profile.Instead do the following:✅ Focus on creating an awesome profile✅ Tell your story in a way that is authentic and that sells✅ Connect with people and engage with your network✅ Make it easier for people to help you by knowing what you want, what you bring to the table (your unique value proposition) and stay proactive in your job searchThere is no magic formula in job search - it is about experimenting with strategies and seeing what works and what doesn't work and adjusting accordingly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

Tune in to this episode for some tips on steps that can help you with making a career change. And here are some additional reasons why a career change might benefit your career and overall quality of life. Changing careers can be a significant decision, but it can also be an essential step towards personal and professional growth. Here are some reasons why career change can be so important: Pursuing Passion: If you have a passion for something that is not aligned with your current job, it may be time to make a career change. Pursuing your passion can lead to greater job satisfaction, higher motivation, and a more fulfilling life. Skill development: Changing careers can also provide an opportunity to learn new skills and gain new experiences. This can be beneficial for your personal and professional development, making you a more well-rounded and versatile employee. Better Work-Life Balance: Many people switch careers to find a better work-life balance. Sometimes, the nature of a job can be too demanding, making it difficult to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. Changing careers can allow you to find a job that better aligns with your lifestyle and priorities. Financial Reasons: Career change can also be necessary due to financial reasons. Sometimes, a job may no longer provide the income or benefits that you need, and a career change can help you achieve your financial goals. Overall, career change can be an important decision that can lead to personal and professional growth, increased job satisfaction, and a better quality of life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Ebehi Diaz - an architectural designer based in Atlanta, GA. With over 6 years of experience in the design and construction industry, she has worked with architecture firms in Lagos, Miami and Atlanta gaining experience in the profession. Ebehi is a self motivated designer who believes that good design contributes to the well-being of a community. She has a vast knowledge of various architectural programs which help her effectively design and produce drawings for commercial, healthcare, educational, aviation, civic, commercial, multifamily and retail projects. Currently working towards becoming a licensed architect in Georgia and Florida, Ebehi searches for clients and communities that challenge her knowledge of architecture. Her passions for design and community development led her to create a design podcast and studio - Layers of Design, a platform where designers, architects and artists alike share their stories and experiences in the design field. Layers of design participate in competitions that explore solutions to issues within different communities, host events that spark conversations and inspire the community through volunteer experiences. Going into its 4th year, Layers of Design is working with different community leaders to facilitate programs that enhance their surroundings through design. Aside from building Layers of Design, Ebehi works at an engineering firm as a designer on industrial projects and sits on the board of directors of AIA Atlanta and NOMA Atlanta as the Communications Director and Professional Development Director respectively. She enjoys reading, hiking and traveling. Link to website / podcast: https://www.layersofdesign.online/ Link to Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/layersofdesign_/ About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

As part of the new Confessions of a Career Coach series under the Shift Podcast - I want to cover the topic of salary negotiations - more importantly what else can you negotiate besides salary?  Tune in to learn more! What other topics you want to learn about when it comes to career development? Drop me a message on any of my social media links below. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Orsi Urban - a career strategist and talent development professional. She lives and breathes expat life, currently living in Milan, Italy. Having studied and worked in 6 countries in 3 continents, she grew from the pains and gains of building a global career. In her work, she is passionate about supporting professionals to reach their next career step aligned with their life goals. She has a bias towards action, and leading a conscious and  regret free life.    When she's not working, you will find her hiking around the Apls with friends, and trying to master Italian cooking.    Get in touch:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orsiurban/  Website: https://www.luminacoaching.org/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Erin Beadle - Erin is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher and health and wellness junkie who has an irrational fear of sharks (especially considering she lives 300 miles from the closest beach.)   Erin has been a wife for over 3 decades to her wonderful husband, Jeff (whom she rarely wants to kill). She is a mom to 3 (mostly) amazing sons.   Before becoming a stay at home mom after giving birth to baby boy #2, Erin had a full-time career in corporate sales. Now 20 years later, you can find her navigating the day to day challenges and opportunities of being an empty nester which prompted the creation of Midlife State of Mind podcast.   Known lovingly by her family and friends as a perpetual student, she is currently pursuing a certification as a functional medicine practitioner. Her goal of helping clients live their healthiest and most vibrant lives is what motivates her to keep learning and evolving.   Get in touch: https://midlifestateofmindpodcast.com/  https://www.facebook.com/midlifestateofmindpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/midlifestateofmindpodcast/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Dr. Virginia Bianco-Mathis - a partner with Strategic Performance Group and a Professor in the School of Business at Marymount University.   She is recognized by the International Coach Federation as a professional certified coach with a specialty in leadership. She has more than 20 years of experience and a doctorate in human resource and organization development (Johns Hopkins and George Washington Universities). Her background includes a core set of industry positions, extensive consulting with corporate and agency executives, and publications/presentations in the areas of performance management, organizational change, leadership development, executive team building, coaching and strategic planning.  Her most recent publications include  “The Dialogue Deck” (2020) and Everyday Coaching (2018). Lastly, she has a leadership podcast, team-anywhere.com, where she interviews industry leaders throughout the world on how to build cultures in today’s hybrid environments.    Her favorite word: yes.  Her motto: keep getting better.   Her favorite book: The Outward Mindset.   Her secret weapon: dialogue. Contact: [email protected] www.strategicperformance.net   About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Shawn Geegbae. He spent his childhood and formative years living in Northern Virginia. At Syracuse University, Shawn became a member of the national service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, and was selected as a Ronald E. McNair Achievement Scholar. After graduating with a B.S. in Finance from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Shawn later worked on Wall St. as a commodity broker. In 2014, Shawn authored Winning at the Money Game (WATMG) which uses sports concepts to teach financial literacy in a way that’s fun, engaging, and empowering.   What is WATMG?  Winning at the Money Game (WATMG) is an exciting company that has developed a line of educational books, games, videos, and tools for elementary, middle, and high school students using the game of basketball to teach personal finance.   WATMG at its core is a complimentary service to companies/organizations that are already doing good work around the world.  We are sports focused, family oriented, engaging, and empowering.  Age Group: 3rd to 12th grade (ages 8-18)  Website: https://watmgnow.com/ Social Media - Instagram - @winningatthemoneygame and @shawn.geegbae   About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar  Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Nickolas Natali - an American entrepreneur, podcast host, and actor. He went from 60K in student loan debt to debt-free in 11 months while living in a 1986 Chevy Suburban. Nickolas Natali is a podcast influence and network building expert. Today Nick runs a top-ranked podcast, The Nickolas Natali Show, that has over 140 episodes and has been listened to in over 30 countries around the world. Podcast guests range from celebrity guests to A-list influencers. Nick’s successes in coaching and teaching come from his ability to break down seemingly complex tactics into easy to follow step-by-step processes."   Links:  The Nickolas Natali Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nickolas-natali-show/id1454542200 Website: NickolasNatali.com  Nick's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nickolasnatali/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Jim Doyon - the father to three rad kids. A Michigan State Graduate. An adventure seeking entrepreneur. In 2020 he gave up the bricks and sticks lifestyle for two years and traveled the country in an RV with his family before settling in Salt Lake City, Utah.  When he’s not hosting the Remote Start small business podcast, or building brands at Woodward Movement, you can find Jim doing his favorite things: snowboarding, mountain biking, and sharing laughs and memories with his family and friends.    Get in touch with Jim:  1.  Woodward Movement- Branding and Custom Branded Merchandise- https://woodwardmovement.com/ 2.  Remote Start Podcast- https://remotestartpodcast.com/ 3. Jim Doyon- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-doyon-81b74a3/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Dina Scippa - Founder of Enough Labs - supporting women and girls in coaching on the intersections of leadership and confidence.   About Dina: Dina Scippa - gender equality specialist turned certified life coach who supports women and girls in coaching on the intersections of leadership and confidence, is a seasoned trainer and facilitator, and is invited to speak regularly on radical self-acceptance, women’s empowerment and being enough. She hosts the internationally charted podcast Embracing Enough, which showcases the stories of women and girls and their journey to feeling confident. The podcast explores the stories that influence our collective experience and unpacks what it takes to embrace the belief that we are enough, just as we are. As a certified life coach, a gender equality advocate, a feminist and an unwavering optimist, Dina feels that true confidence is grounded in radical acceptance of the belief that you are enough. Dina let her dream of working as Gender and Social Inclusion Adviser in the corporate world of international development consulting to pursue her passion to help women and girls find themselves through an authentic recognition and celebration of their own ability. She believes that once women accept the unwavering connection to the fact that they can do what they want to do, feel how they want to feel and be who they want to be in this world – it is then when she’s unstoppable. With nearly two decades of experience working in some of the most exciting and demanding environments around the world (Afghanistan, South Sudan, Fiji, Peru and 25+ more), Dina is able to bring practical real-world experience to her coaching and speaking. It’s this fusion of first-hand experience, personal anecdotes and humor that enables her to connect so deeply with her audiences and create such inspiring and transformational appearances. Dina is a recognized expert and leader in the field of gender equality and women’s empowerment; and regularly mentors and coaches women and girls to step into their power, without compromising who they are or what they are looking to create in the world. Her goal is to help women and girls get in touch with what sets their souls on fire.   Her mission: to give women and girls the space to explore the truth of who they are and embrace their inherent enoughness to counter all the reasons the world tells them they are not.  If you want to learn more about Dina and her work with Enough Labs, head to https://www.enoughlabs.com or follow her on Instagram (@enoughlabs) or on LinkedIn here. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-scippa-founder-and-ceo-of-enough-labs-82b64a1a7/)   About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Tez Steinberg - an endurance artist, explorer, and storyteller who tackles extreme expeditions to inspire others and help solve the issues of our time. In 2020, Tez became the first person in history to row from California to Hawaii alone with no prior rowing experience. By sharing the story, he raised over $150,000 in donations for social impact from followers worldwide.   Tez has been speaking on stage for over 10 years, has 5 years experience as a management consultant with Deloitte, and has founded 4 nonprofits.  He studied Economics at Macalester College and Oxford University, and earned his MBA at London Business School.  Tez's leadership has been recognized by organizations such as The Explorers Club of New York, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the World Economic Forum, who in 2014 named Tez one of the 50 best young minds in the world.    Get in Touch:   TezTalk.com: https://teztalk.com/Tez on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tezsteinberg/?original_referer=Tez on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tezsteinberg/  United World Challenge: https://unitedworldchallenge.org/ United World Challenge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedworldchallenge/United World Challenge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unitedworldchallenge United World Challenge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedworldchallenge  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Dr. Jane Lovas is an executive / leadership coach, visionary, thought leader, author, podcast host and speaker. We spoke about the challenges leadership faces today in an ever changing world of work and new generations entering the workforce, as well as how to lead successfully in times of uncertainty and change. Tune in to learn more!    About Jane: Dr. Jane Lovas is an executive / leadership coach, visionary, thought leader, author, podcast host and speaker.  She partners with women senior leaders and executives in technology companies or roles, where she is committed to causing successful leaders to be even more successful.   She is on a mission to cause and elevate 1 million women leaders in tech. She also works with leaders and teams to create high performing teams. She has a Ph. D. in Organizational Behavior and Master’s in Information Systems. She is certified as a Marshal Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach, and a partner with Predictive Index. She is a very right brain left brain thinker.  This gives her the ability to see the big picture of your vision and then dive deep into the nuts and bolts of what needs to get done.  Having consulted to companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Washington Mutual Inc., Fannie Mae, Nextel Communications and XO Communications She has a proven track record of successful leadership while successfully turning around failing projects, improving morale, communication, and creating high performing teams.   As the host of Leadership Re-Imagined she has weekly conversations with leaders around creating a new vision for leadership going forward. A known speaker, Jane tailors her messages to her clients and audiences using personal stories that are delivered with wit and humor. She has facilitated numerous workshops and seminars on business development.  Never one to refuse a challenge; when challenged by her daughters to learn to snowboard Jane, an avid skier, quickly said “Yes.” After that first run down the beginners slope Jane said “I’ve never felt so out of control in my life!.” Followed quickly by, “Let’s do that again!”  Website: Lovas Consulting (https://lovasconsulting.com)   About your host:  Elena Agaragimova is a Talent Acquisition & Development professional, passionate about personal & professional development. She is also an education advocate and believes we can do better in all aspects of education to make it a better world of opportunity for future generations.   She is also the co-founder of Bessern (https://www.bessern.co/) 👉 a platform that helps people with their performance and wellbeing at work, using science and technology to make a shift that sticks.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Timmy Douglas - podcaster, dreamer, doer, and community advocate.   About Timmy: Timmy Douglas is the host of the living the dream podcast. The goal of the podcast is to build a community of people that push each other towards their dreams and goals by encouraging Clarity, Massive Action, and a curated environment that builds skills, character, and beliefs to go to the next level. He loves self-improvement and selling people on themselves. Going the extra mile for people is the name of the game and creating the systems and frameworks that allow him to do it is the joy of it.   Timmy has two main goals. The first one is to secure financial freedom for his family. This will happen through Real Estate Investing, Day Trading, and Mindset/Business Coaching. The second goal is to raise the standard of living across the world to be equal to middle-class America! We’re going to unite 1 billion people in a focused, unified, consistent effort to make sure everybody has the food, shelter, water, and sense of safety they need.   Get in touch:   1. https://www.instagram.com/timdouglas924/ 2. https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-douglas-7356a1150/ 3. https://www.facebook.com/timothy.douglas.148 4. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-the-dream/id1588158230 5. https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZBfsI3UVgmlsIwcaXgiMn 6. https://workwithtimmydouglas.com/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Jillian Funes - technical product manager, entrepreneur and mentor for women in tech! Jillian shares her career story as a woman in tech and how others can break into the industry and stay relevant! Tune in to hear more!   About Jillian: Jillian is a Technical Product Manager at Canopy, a fintech startup. She has 10 years of experience working in tech, with the first 9 years spent as a full-stack software engineer before making the transition into product. Having worked on countless projects and technologies at companies both large and small, she's gained extensive experience with every stage of the software development life cycle.   Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianfunes/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Candy Messer - profitability advisor working with entrepreneurs to help them have successful businesses. Candy shares her knowledge around starting a business, mistakes to avoid, and keeping your financials in check. If you are a new or aspiring business owner or an experienced entrepreneur looking to elevate your business, this episode is for you!   About Candy: Candy Messer is a profitability advisor working with entrepreneurs to help them have successful businesses.  Experienced in bookkeeping since 1998, Candy understands the stresses business owners face and offers customized services to meet their varying needs.  Her company energizes entrepreneurs by removing  the burden of  compliance tasks as well identifying issues preventing higher profitability. As a result of using her services, clients have peace of mind and the freedom to do what they love.     Candy is co-author of Business Success With Ease and Navigating Entrepreneurship and is the host of the  “Biz Help For You” podcast which can be found on YouTube, as well as multiple podcast channels.  Candy has been married since 1992 to her husband Garth and they have a son, daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons. When not running her company, Candy enjoys reading, crocheting, logic puzzles and spending time with friends and family.   Website: www.abandp.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CandyMesser  LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/in/candymesser  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AffordableBookkeepingandPayroll  Download our Free Guide to Financial Lingo: https://bit.ly/3bMO9V4  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Anna G - an entrepreneur, podcaster, and security professional. We chat about her work with immigrant communities and youth.     About Anna: Anna is a security professional with over 10 years of experience in the government and private sector. Outside of work, she mentors students from her alma mater- American University, as well as Girl Security- a non-profit organization preparing girls, women, and gender minorities for national security careers.     Anna immigrated twice in her life and is very passionate about supporting immigrants and refugees. In January 2022, she launched AlisAdel www.alisadel.com and the Immigrant Squared Podcast. On her podcast Anna provides a safe space for immigrants and refugees to share their journeys, struggles, successes, and advice for other immigrants. In addition, Anna is partnering with and hosts organizations who work tirelessly to support immigrants and refugees.   Links to podcast-  Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immigrant/id1603330838Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4DsYlqVlxHl3Fha5OjN5hO?si=8430bf5d6939420b&nd=1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/alisadel Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alisadel_ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlisAdelFoundation/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Teresa Freeman - founder and owner of TFA Soft Skills. Technical or hard skills are typically linked to specific knowledge or training that one has gained through life experience, career, or education. Similar to human skills or life skills, Soft Skills are personal to you.  The development of these skills are often overlooked. In this conversation, we discuss how strong soft skills can impact one's career, how to get started, and Teresa also shares a few personal (funny) stories of her journey of learning soft skills the hard way! Tune in to learn more!   About Teresa: Teresa Freeman is the founder and owner of TFA Soft Skills, an organization focused on strengthening soft skills including written and verbal communication, interviewing, networking, brand creation, and public speaking/presenting. She is a certified executive coach, the author of “Soft Skills I Learned the Hard Way” ,and the host of the Podcast REAL-ATABLE in which she talks to guests across several industries about navigating the non-linear path of career and life.  Prior to starting TFA Soft Skills Teresa worked for 25+ years in human resources. She held roles specializing in recruitment, learning and development, performance management, executive effectiveness.  As an HR leader and executive at Amazon, Deloitte, and IBM, she witnessed professionals progress and struggle based on their soft skills acumen.  Through individual coaching, group workshops and speaking engagements, Teresa works with students and professionals in developing key skills to help them communicate with confidence, achieve their goals, and succeed.   Instagram: @real.atablepodcast and @tfasoftskills  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tfasoftskills LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/tfa-soft-skills/  Website: www.tfasoftskills.com  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uksblKFmFWZOxdMGIOdfT Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-atable/id1460684325  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Taz Rajabali  - Global HR & Talent Acquisition Leader & Entrepreneur - focusing on one simple philosophy when it comes to hiring practice - by placing the right people in the right roles, with the right support, we can create successful companies & happy communities.    About Taz: His passion is to ensure the right people are in the right roles and receive the right support.  By doing so, they create successful companies and happy individuals and communities.   Taz created Melius Consulting in 2021 after a near-30yr global career in corporate HR to achieve this.  They partner with clients and candidates alike to redefine how hiring is conducted and ensure everyone comes out winning.   Links: www.meliusconsulting.me  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tazrajabali/  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with  - Jill Lublin - international speaker and author on topics around publicity and growing your business through referrals. In this chat, we talked about biggest mistakes people make when doing PR for their brands, how to grow your network, and ultimately how use publicity in an effective way. Tune in to learn more!    About Jill: Jill Lublin is an international speaker on the topics of Publicity, Networking, Kindness and Referrals.  She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed...Get Referrals (McGraw Hill) and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic.  Her latest book, Profit of Kindness went #1 in four categories. Jill is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace.  She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media.  Jill teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She has spoken on many stages with luminaries such as Tony Robbins.  Jill also leads an intentional kindness community.  Visit publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift and jilllublin.com   Social Media links:   LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/jilllublin  Twitter:  http://twitter.com/JillLublinInstagram: http://instagram.com/jilllublin    Facebook: http://facebook.com/jilllublin Facebook business page: http://facebook.com/publicitycrashcourse   Clubhouse: https://clubhouse.com/@jilllublin  Website: http://JillLublin.com   Website:  http://PublicityCrashCourse.comJill’s Publicity Action Guide – http://PublicityCrashCourse.com/freegift     About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations.  When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Dominique "Dom" Brightmon - a top-rated podcast host and certified self-leadership trainer inspiring others to create their own piece of immortality. We chat about his own journey to podcasting and becoming an author, as well as the impact that podcasting create for the listeners.    About Dominique: Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified trainer with the Maxwell Leadership Team, bestselling author, and host of the Going North Podcast, a podcast committed to featuring authors from around the world to promote the power of the written word and inspire listeners to publish books of their own.  His mantra is Advance others to advance yourself.   Website: https://dombrightmon.vip/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dominique-B.-Brightmon/author/B07B7F37N5?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true  About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Jeremiah Allen - a recruiting expert, focusing on connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities, with a passion for relationship building and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.    About Jeremiah Allen: Jeremiah has been in the HR and Recruiting space for nearly 10 years. He currently oversees Sales and Revenue recruiting for a DC based digital media company. He is also the host of the Workin' At Work Podcast, a show designed to help professionals who are struggling to show up as their full selves at work.    Connect with Jeremiah:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahhallen/ Instagram @the1jallen  Twitter @the1jallen   The Workin' At Work Podcast: https://www.workinatwork.com/ which can also be found on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon.   About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.  Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Marc Stoecker - a Learning and Development Specialist & a coach - who has created a life of service through his coaching career, helping individuals overcome obstacles that get in a way of getting where we want to go. We chat about his experience as a coach and what drove him to pursue coaching & how peer coaching helped him as well in his individual career growth as well. If you are interested to learn about how coaching can help you and your career or becoming a coach yourself, this episode is for you. About Marc: Marc Stoecker is a Learning and Development Specialist with 20 years of combined experience in training and development both instructor lead in the classroom and with online. He has a masters in instructional design from George Mason University, with a focus on online, experiential learning projects and content development.  He leverages multimedia development software in making his client's dreams a reality. Marc holds two coach certifications: the Certified Professional Co-active Coach (CPCC) through CTI, and the Associated Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation. He's currently participating in another certification program focused on Positive Intelligence. Marc is currently coaching one-on-one clients from a variety of backgrounds and specializes in career development.  He is also developing and co-developing a handful of workshops on coaching and soft-skill topics with the goal of creating a suite of workshops, webinars and weekend retreats, all available upon request to be facilitated or co-facilitated. He considers himself a nextgen coach, feeling comfortable leveraging technology in his coaching and also loves injecting creativity into the process. Marc helps his clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life, personally and professionally and get critical insights to get unstuck and achieve a more fulfilling life. Connect with Marc: prismofpurpose.com About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Jubee Vilceus - founder of Yellow Tail Tech - an ed tech company focusing on helping people pivot into the IT industry. In this episode, Jubee shares his journey to entrepreneurship and how his company helps impact career shifts of individuals from different backgrounds who aim to pivot into the IT field - with little to no experience. If you are interested in making a shift into IT or start a company, this episode is for you!   About Jubee: Jubee Vilceus, with a background in MIS started Yellow Tail Tech, an EdTech company solving a big market problem: There was no offering specifically designed and intended to address the growing need of people with no IT background wanting to pivot into the IT industry. The Maryland-based tech expert found a great disbalance in terms of program pricing and curriculum management and most importantly programs suited for this particular sub-niche; People with the commitment and High-Performance Habit necessary but lacking the technical background to jump into a regular IT boot camp or College program. Most boot camp programs available were either too expensive, too short, or too cheap and ineffective. Responding to the demand, he decided to develop a program that would prepare people for new careers in six to nine months. His focus is the Linux Operating System and AWS Cloud computing. They do this by delivering tailored and personalized Virtual Live Training, highly in-demand certifications, Apprenticeship programs, and a community of Top Notch Industry Certified Instructors and students rooting for each other.   CONNECT WITH JUBEE:   www.yellowtail.tech   @yellowtail.tech   About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Misty Stinnett - a television & content producer - who decided to do a re-set in her life when she made the decision to travel and work from Latin America for six months to challenge her views on life and work. Ultimately, the choice to leave the "known" behind was exactly what she needed to gain a fresh perspective on her career, her future, and what life is really all about. Tune in to hear her story.   About Misty: Misty is a television and content producer living in Los Angeles, California. Misty is he host of Go Help Yourself: A Comedy Self-help Podcast to Make Life Suck Less, where she and her co-host review the world's most popular self-help books and share the main points with their listeners in less than an hour. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts.  When she's not reading hundreds of self-help books, you can find her on the salsa dance floor or on the next international flight out of LAX.  You can find Misty here:  Instagram: @mistyrose and @gohelpyourselfpodcast   GHY's website: https://gohelpyourselfpodcast.com/ E-mail: [email protected]   About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Aaron Golub - entrepreneur & keynote speaker & former athlete with a story to tell! We talked about his journey as the first legally blind athlete to play football in a Division 1 game & how he found his way and thrived in adversity. He shared his mindset and practice approach to maintain the drive & determination no matter what the obstacles may be. Tune in to hear his story!    About Aaron: Aaron became the first legally blind athlete to play football in a Division 1 game when he was at Tulane University.  He was a captain in his senior year, and went on to also become an NFL free agent.  Aaron never let his limited vision get in the way of his success.  Aaron’s grit, determination and effort enabled him to earn a spot on the Tulane team, and the respect of his teammates, coaches and fans. Aaron began playing football in seventh grade and worked extremely hard to get where he is today.  His goal is to show others that it doesn’t matter what they are fighting or what their perceived limitations are; anything is achievable with hard work and tuning out the judgment of others.  His planning, passion and perseverance enables him to be successful. Aaron has paved the way for others with disabilities, and shown that the impossible is possible.    About your host:  Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally.    As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs.   Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar   Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-tUIvseCy5SKgzkZuXv7Q?view_as=subscriber --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support