Fulfilling the Final Wishes of a Mentor | J. Rodríguez, Ph.D.

Welcome back to The Life Shift Podcast—candid conversations about the pivotal moments that change lives forever!   In this episode, Matt is joined by communication extraordinaire José I. Rodríguez.   Dr. J shares his story of connection through mentorship. He shares the milestones in his journey, from meeting his mentor in class to building a strong working relationship, witnessing his final words, and finally fulfilling his mentor’s last wish.   Listen as Dr. J tells us how he centers all communication on human connection and works with educators, business leaders, and community members to co-create unique solutions for common communication dilemmas in our changing world.   Finally, hear what Dr. J would say to himself and his mentor if he could return to the beginning.   To listen in on more conversations about life-changing moments, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.   If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate our show 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️   For more information, please visit: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com.   Special Thanks:   Intro/Outro Music: Motivated by Alex MakeMusic from Pixabay     Links:   The Life Shift Podcast   Facebook   Thelifeshiftpodcast.com The Life Shift Podcast on Instagram     Dr. José I. Rodríguez   @JRodriguez_PhD (J. Rodriguez, Ph.D.) - Twittter https://www.joserodriguez.solutions/ José I. Rodríguez, Ph.D., aka Dr. J Communication, is at the heart of human connection. It is foundational. It is fundamental. Dr. José I. Rodríguez has helped people become better communicators for over two decades. His work cuts across boundaries in education, business, and contemporary culture to uncover how messages matter in the moments of living. As a Professor of Communication Studies at Long Beach State, Dr. Rodríguez has received awards for the quality of his research from the National Communication Association, International Communication Association, and Association of Teacher Educators. His work has been featured on TEDxCSULB, ABC7 Eyewitness News, and KMEX 34 Univision in Los Angeles. He has also served as a trainer and consultant for public and private organizations across the nation, working to create cultures of belonging one conversation at a time. Today, with the mind of a data scientist, the heart of a coach, and the spirit of a savvy strategist, Dr. Rodríguez is partnering with educators, business leaders, and community members to co-create unique solutions for common communication dilemmas in our changing world. Mentioned in this episode: Thank you to Ear Worthy - Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards https://podnews.net/press-release/ear-worthy-awards-2024 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices