Give Before You Get: Professor Barghaan on building a portfolio career with meaning.

Scott Barghaan walked away from a big job at a big company — not because something went wrong, but because he wanted something more intentionally designed.In this episode, Scott shares how he’s built a portfolio career around his curiosities: advising, mentoring and teaching. Scott mentions no fewer than 15 people who shaped his path along the way. Managers. Mentors. Sponsors. Friends. People who opened doors and people he showed up for.He’s also clear about what grounds all of it: family and health come first, and career decisions only make sense when they support both.This conversation isn’t about hustle or chasing titles.It’s about designing a career that reflects what actually energizes you — and recognizing that none of us do this alone.