Vicki Johnson, Ph.D. –Using Fellowships as Career Steppin...

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Early and mid-career fellowships, entrepreneur accelerators, and fully-funded higher ed programs can be huge stepping stones in any career. For Dr. Vicki Johnson, they have provided skill-building experiences around the world and laid the groundwork for her entrepreneurial move into helping others do the same, ProFellow.com.Learn more about This Kaleidoscope Career as Helen Jonsen interviews Vicki and together they offer advice and takeaways in a world of disruption and unexpected change.Exploring Kaleidoscope Careers with Helen Jonsenand Dr. Vicki JohnsonAbout Vicki https://www.drvickijohnson.com/ Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/vjohnson1/About ProFellow https://www.profellow.com/about-us/ New Book: Pitch Your PotentialBook pre-order. ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Pitch-Your-Potential-Formula-Opportunities/dp/1394328265⁠Season 3, Episode 1 (Sept. 2025) 00:00 Introduction: Solving Problems Creatively00:26 Welcome to Kaleidoscope Career01:24 Meet Dr. Vicki Johnson02:03 A Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur02:55 Early Career and First Fellowship03:49 Impact of 9/11 and Emergency Management06:02 Exploring Fellowships and GlobalOpportunities08:55 Navigating Career Challenges andOpportunities13:49 Building ProFellow and Family Life20:05 Joining the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center22:51 The Value of Entrepreneurship for Women23:28 Pandemic-Induced Relocation to Oregon26:05 What is ProFellow?28:19 ProFellow's Commitment to Privacy andCommunity30:20 Personal Passions and Family Life32:50 Speed Round: Fun and Personal Questions37:39 Pitch Your Potential: The Book40:26 Advice for Women and Caregiving Challenges43:43Final Thoughts and Farewell-------------From Helen JonsenOnline Course from Linkedin Learning: Command the Room: Develop Your Signature Remarks Toolkit for Leaders A practical communication course for leaders who want to speak with clarity, confidence, and impact. Learn to craft your Signature Remarks—your go-to messages that help you show up, stand out, and lead.Code: COMMAND15Discount: 15% off enrollmenthttps://genconnect-courses.thinkific.com/courses/Command-the-Room-The-Signature-Remarks-Toolkit-for-Leaders?ref=6311fe

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