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The Career Evangelist
by Bola Alabi
Practical, no-nonsense career advice for professionals who want to grow faster, lead with confidence, and win in today’s corporate world—without burning out.The Career Evangelist Podcast helps ambitious professionals navigate the unwritten rules of career success. Through expert interviews, real-world stories, and actionable strategies, host Bola Alabi breaks down how to negotiate better offers, build influential networks, strengthen leadership skills, and make smarter career decisions at every stage.
Episodes
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Are You in the Wrong Career? How to Find Work That Fits Your Natural Strengths
What if the career you’ve spent years building isn’t actually aligned with who you are? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Leon Morales, President and CEO of DNA Behavior International, to explore how understanding your natural behavioral strengths can...
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Beyond the Job Title: Finding Meaning, Identity, and Your Next Career Chapter
What happens when the formula that made you successful no longer works? After three decades in technology leadership, including serving as a Field CTO at Dell Technologies, Tony Dina reached a point many accomplished professionals eventually encounter: everything looked successful from the…
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Stop Performing Success: How to Lead with Authentic Power
What if becoming a better leader isn't about becoming more impressive—but becoming more yourself? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with leadership coach Ruth Andermatt, founder of Ace Inc., who brings nearly three decades of experience helping senior leaders...
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The Pinball Theory of Business & Life: Navigating Career Change, Leadership & Uncertainty
What happens when the career you've built is no longer the career you want? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Marty Snyder, author of The Pinball Theory of Business and Life, to explore career reinvention, leadership, risk, crisis management, and the unpredictable nature of life and...
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Sales as the Career Cheat Code: How Top Performers Leapfrog Earnings and Advance Faster
In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, host I sat down with author, entrepreneur, and business strategist Glenn Poulos. Glenn shares hard-won lessons from 40+ years in sales and business, including why every impression after the first one still counts, how consistency beats flashy...
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Stop Being Authentic — Start Being Yourself on Purpose
Most career advice tells you to "just be authentic." Dr. Andrea Wojnicki, executive communication coach, Harvard Business School doctorate, and author of one of HBR's most downloaded articles ever, says that's not enough. In this episode, Andrea shares her practical Present-Past-Future framework...
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How to Negotiate a Higher Salary Without Losing the Job Offer | Insider Secrets from a Former Executive Recruiter
Most professionals accept the first offer they receive. That mistake could cost them tens—or even hundreds—of thousands of dollars over the course of their careers. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with John Gates, executive salary negotiation coach and former Fortune...
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Age Is Your Advantage: How to Win Your Career After 50
Millions of experienced professionals are being overlooked, not because they lack talent, but because the hiring system wasn't designed for today's workforce. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist, workplace researcher, and Age Against the Machine co-author Lucy Standing to discuss one of...
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"I Lost My Title, Then I Found Myself" — Geoff Curtis on Surviving Career Identity Loss
After nearly 30 years building a powerhouse career in communications — including serving as a Chief Communications Officer — Geoff Curtis lost the professional identity that had defined much of his life when his role became redundant following an acquisition. In this candid conversation, Geoff...
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You Got Promoted… Now What? The First 120 Days That Define Your Leadership Success
What happens after you finally get the promotion? Many professionals spend years preparing to get the opportunity but fail to prepare for the leadership expectations that come with it. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with Navid Nazemian, executive transition…
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The 4-Step Leadership Framework: How Great Leaders Build Trust and Develop People
How do you become a better leader when every person, challenge, and situation is different? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Sam Schriver, Executive Vice President at the Center for Leadership Studies, for a powerful conversation on the principles of...
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From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Military Mindset That Creates Elite Leaders and High-Performing Teams
What happens when military discipline meets modern business leadership? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Chris Hallberg, a leadership expert, original Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) implementer, entrepreneur, and founder of Business Sergeant. Chris shares...
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How to Build a Portfolio Career While Leading at the Highest Level
In this inspiring episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with leadership expert, executive coach, author, and corporate executive Jennifer Doty. After spending more than two decades leading teams inside Fortune 100 companies, Jennifer shares the mindset shifts, leadership...
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Why Your Silence Is Killing Your Career (And What To Do About It)
Most professionals aren't held back by a lack of skills or ambition; they're held back by conversations they're not having. In this episode, Bola sits down with culture strategist and author Gustavo Razzetti to unpack one of the most expensive problems in the modern workplace: conversational…
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Why College Isn’t Enough Anymore — And What Young Professionals Must Learn Instead
The future of work is changing faster than ever, and the rules for career success are evolving with it. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with workforce futurist, bestselling author, and former advisor to the U.S. Department of Labor, Alexandra Levit, to…
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How to Stay Relevant in a Fast-Changing Career Landscape
What does it take to stay relevant in your career for nearly three decades in a constantly evolving industry? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola speaks with digital marketing veteran and co-founder of 415 Digital, Borja Cuan, who has spent over 27 years navigating disruption,...
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The Career Reinvention Blueprint for Modern Professionals
On this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with Nikki, an entrepreneur, bestselling author, board director, and global keynote speaker, to discuss how professionals can thrive in the rapidly changing world of work. With over 25 years of experience helping Fortune 1000…
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The Truth About DEI: Leadership, Career Growth, and Workplace Equity
In this powerful episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with former Chief Diversity Officer, author, and leadership expert Celeste Warren to unpack the real meaning of equity in the workplace and why so many professionals misunderstand it. Celeste shares practical insights...
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Who Needs College Anymore? The Truth About Careers in the Age of AI
Millions of people are asking a critical question: Do I really need a college degree to succeed anymore? In this episode, I sit down with author and career design expert Kathleen deLaski to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in education and the workforce today. We break down: Who should...
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Why Most Careers Stall After the First Job (And How to Fix It)
In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with Dr. Deepak Bhootra, global sales leader, entrepreneur, and founder of the Rise Up platform, to unpack one of the most overlooked career killers: the post-hire gap. After decades of experience across four continents, Dr. Deepak...
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Could Your Employer Help You Buy a Home? A New Benefit That Could Change Your Financial Future
What if your employer could help you become a homeowner? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Larry Salazar, founder of NestSTEPS, to explore a bold new idea transforming workplace benefits: employer-supported homeownership. Larry breaks down how housing...
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Executive Presence Isn’t What You Think: How to Lead with Calm, Confidence and Influence
What if executive presence isn’t about speaking louder, acting tougher, or pretending to be confident? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Bianca Riemer—former Morgan Stanley top-ranked analyst turned executive coach to CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders—to unpack the hidden force behind...
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Why Leadership Isn’t About You: The Shift That Changes Everything
In this powerful episode, Bola sits down with leadership expert Hanna Bauer to unpack what truly drives sustainable success in leadership and business. Hanna shares a defining moment in her career when key leaders walked away, not for better pay, but due to a toxic culture. That experience forced...
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Leadership Without Authority: How to Influence and Stand Out at Any Level
In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with global executive advisor and author Louisa Loran to unpack what it really takes to grow into leadership, before you ever get the title. Louisa shares insights from her work advising top organizations like Google, Maersk, and…
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Moments That Matter: How Leaders Shape Careers, Culture, and Success
In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with leadership expert, CEO, and bestselling author Chris Dyer to unpack what it really takes to thrive in today’s evolving workplace. From mastering remote work to building powerful organizational culture, Chris shares actionable...
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The 90-Day Leadership Playbook: Proven Tactics from Top Executives
What truly separates successful leaders from those who struggle in a new role? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with executive search experts Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley to unpack what really happens in a leader’s first 90 days—and why it can define the…
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The Silent Career Killer: How ‘Us vs. Them’ Thinking Destroys Trust at Work
In today’s workplace, one of the biggest threats to career growth and organizational success isn’t lack of skill; it’s the “us vs. them” mindset. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with global trust strategist Laura Kriska to unpack how this hidden dynamic...
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Purpose, Discipline, and Perseverance: How to Achieve Big Goals in Your Career
In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Neil Thubron, executive coach, global sales leader, endurance athlete, and bestselling author. Neil shares powerful insights from his journey—from leading a 450-person sales organization across 38 countries to completing...
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Command the Room: The Career Science Behind Executive Presence
Is executive presence an innate gift, or a skill that can be mastered? In this episode, we sit down with Johns Hopkins experts and co-authors of The Presence Principle, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt and Dr. Carl DuPont. They break down the science of "human skills"—from the neuroplasticity that allows us to...
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The Buy-In Advantage: Simple Leadership Moves That Transform Team Performance
In today’s workplace, employee engagement is at a historic low. Many leaders feel like they are constantly pushing their teams uphill—trying to motivate people who simply show up to do the minimum. But what if the problem isn’t motivation… it’s buy-in? In this episode of The Career Evangelist...
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From Survival to Strategy: How to Build Predictable Career and Business Growth
What does it really take to build predictable career growth — especially during uncertain times? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Javier Lozano Jr., a former world champion turned fractional CMO, who built and exited a successful business and later…
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From Employee to Executive: The Career Moves That Change Everything
Success in your career isn’t just about working hard—it’s about making the right decisions, building the right skills, and positioning yourself for growth before the opportunity arrives. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Rich Smith, co-founder of Vojomo…
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You Can’t Future-Proof Your Career — Here’s What Actually Works
Change is accelerating — and what worked yesterday may already be obsolete. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Allister Frost, former Microsoft Digital Marketing Strategy Leader and creator of the Future-Ready Mindset, to unpack how professionals can stay relevant,...
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The Simple Leadership System Used by 100,000+ Companies (And How It Applies to Your Career)
How do you grow your career, lead effectively, and still protect your health? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Will Watrous, a leadership expert who has built and scaled multiple companies and now helps teams implement systems that drive sustainable success. We...
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The Silent Signs of an Unhealthy Workplace (And How to Fix Them)
What does it really take to build a healthy, high-performing workplace culture without burning people out? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Hacia Atherton, a leadership expert who helps managers translate positive psychology research into practical, everyday...
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“How to Become Sought After in Your Career (Visibility Is Not Vanity)
In this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning publicist and career visibility expert KJ Blattenbauer. With over three decades of experience shaping brands and professionals, KJ shares practical strategies for becoming sought after in your career—without relying…
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Engineering Risk: A Data-Driven Approach to Career Growth
Career growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s engineered. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Susan Coelius Keplinger, CEO of Force of Nature and a 20-year AdTech veteran, to break down how working professionals can turn uncertainty into strategic career momentum.…
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Billion-Dollar Growth Secrets: Insights from Force of Nature CEO Susan Keplinger
Unlock career growth secrets with Susan Coelius Keplinger, CEO of Force of Nature, in this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast! As a Fortune Most Powerful Women honoree and AdTech expert, Susan reveals how she scaled Ring to a billion-dollar exit and built systems for brands like OOFOS and...
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Design Your Bold Career: Actionable Advice on Values, Balance, and Branding
On the latest episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, we welcome Bryce Batts, certified career coach, AEC recruiting expert, and co-founder of Career Collective. With 15+ years of experience and over 800 placements, Bryce shares actionable strategies for aligning your career with your vision…
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Design Your Bold Career: Actionable Advice on Values, Balance, and Branding
Discover powerful career strategies in this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast featuring Bryce Batts, certified career coach, AEC recruiting expert, and co-founder of Career Collective. With over 15 years in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) recruiting, Bryce has placed more...
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Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence and Purpose
Career transitions are becoming the norm, especially after layoffs, restructurings, and organizational change. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with career coach and Amazon #1 bestselling author Michelle Schafer to discuss how working professionals can…
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Career Reinvention at Mid-Career: Confidence, Clarity, and Growth
Career setbacks, layoffs, and restructurings can leave even high performers feeling lost. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews Michelle Schafer—career coach, author of Cultivating Career Growth, and two-time restructuring survivor—on how to rebuild confidence,...
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She Delegates: How Letting Go Can Transform Your Leadership and Life
What if the key to career growth, leadership, and peace wasn’t doing more—but letting go? In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Brittany Bettini, CEO of I Need a VA and author of the upcoming book She Delegates. Brittany shares her powerful journey from...
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Delegation as Leadership: How Women Can Scale Without Burnout
Delegation is not a weakness—it’s a leadership superpower. In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews Brittany Bettini, CEO of I Need a VA, entrepreneur, and author of She Delegates. Brittany shares how delegation helped her rebuild confidence, heal from trauma, and...
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How to Become CEO of Your Own Career — With AWS Executive Robin Goad
In this powerful episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Robin Goad, AWS executive, speaker, coach, and author of Girl by Birth. Woman by Fire. Robin has spent more than 30 years leading across top Fortune 100 companies and teaching women how to win in corporate…
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How Women Can Win in Corporate America | Interview with AWS Executive Robin Goad
In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi interviews Robin Goad, a senior leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and author of Girl by Birth. Woman by Fire. Robin shares powerful career strategies for women who want to rise, lead, and thrive in corporate America. 👉 Topics…
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Rise to the Role: How to Build Resilient, Purpose-Driven Leadership
In this powerful episode, Bola sits down with executive leadership advisor and author Randall Thames, a transformational guide helping leaders achieve what he calls Inevitable Outcomes™. From being labeled “less than ordinary” as a child to becoming a CEO mentor, Randall shares the personal…
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Build Your Brand. Build Authority. Build Success
In this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola sits down with Amy Rasdal, founder of Billable at the Beach® and a seasoned consultant who traded corporate life for a multiple six-figure consulting business. Amy shares powerful insights on mid-career reinvention, the advantages of…
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Rise to the Role: How to Build Resilient, Purpose-Driven Leadership
Unlock your leadership potential and discover your superpower in this inspiring conversation with Randall Thames, CEO of Inspirit Institute, executive leadership advisor, author of Rise to The Role, and creator of the Discover, Develop, Display™ framework. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How to...
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How to Build Authority, Create 7 Income Streams & Future-Proof Your Business | Katrena Friel Interview
In today’s episode, Bola interviews Katrena Friel, an internationally recognized Business Mentor, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author. With 25+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs and leaders elevate their influence, Katrena reveals: 🔹 How to become the expert in your field 🔹 The 7...
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Practical, no-nonsense career advice for professionals who want to grow faster, lead with confidence, and win in today’s corporate world—without burning out.The Career Evangelist Podcast helps ambitious professionals navigate the unwritten rules of career success. Through expert interviews, real-world stories, and actionable strategies, host Bola Alabi breaks down how to negotiate better offers, build influential networks, strengthen leadership skills, and make smarter career decisions at every stage.
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