Live! March 14, 2025 - Careers take time, networking is key, a look back at Volcom

This week I discuss career development and offer advice based on my diverse job experiences. Additionally, the episode features a spontaneous guest appearance from a former student, James Kelly, who discusses his entrepreneurial journey in AI-driven design, and thanks to an audience prompt, I take some time to reflect on my time at Volcom and the recent challenges faced by Liberated Brands. Here are some of the topics we touched on: Career Building Takes Time and Consistent Effort The Power of Saying "Yes" and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone The Value of Networking and Building Relationships Career Paths Can Be "Unintentionally Intentional" and Involve Reinvention Learning from Every Experience, Even Negative Ones Entrepreneurial Spirit and Late Entrepreneurship A discussion with Guest James Kelly on AI design and Entrepreneurship A light Reflection on Volcom's Unique Culture and the Evolution of the Surf Industry Her are some links you might appreciate: Guest: James Kelley - https://jamesbecreating.framer.ai Professional Podcast Profiles - www.theunderswell.com/ppp Vizcom AI 3-D Design - https://www.vizcom.ai/ Connecting Things Speaker Series - https://www.connecting-things.co/  Vizcom AI 3-D Design - https://www.vizcom.ai/ New Arc AI Design - https://www.newarc.ai/  School of Understanding sustainability training - https://www.theunderswell.com/sou  Thanks for checking out the show! Learn more at www.theunderwell.com Music by Lidérc. #careertalk #careerdevelopment #careerpathways #careerconversations #careerpivot #entrepreneurship #podcasting #networking