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SHIFT with Elena Agar — 291 episodes

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Episode 257 - How to Own Your Career: Self Awareness, Branding, and Asking for Help

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Episode 256 - Breaking Barriers to Belonging: Food, Friendship, and the Future of Connection

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Episode 255 - Practical Tips for Energized Leadership

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Episode 254 - Building Workplace Wellness: How Investing in Employees Drives Business Growth and Mental Health

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Episode 253 - How In-Person Experiences Transform Teams and Lives

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Episode 252 - What It Really Takes to Build a People-First Organization

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Episode 251 - Leadership Lessons You Won’t Learn in School

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Episode 250 - Lazy Leadership Exposed: Why Distracted Leaders Kill Company Culture | GAV Group Founder

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Episode 249 - Workplace Trauma: Why Your 'Elephant in the Room' Is Destroying Productivity | Psychologist Reveals

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Episode 248 - Gen Z Can't Get Jobs (And It's Not Their Fault) | Starteryou Founder Exposes Education Gap

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Episode 247 - Why Employees Stay Broke: The 'Emploneur' Method That Doubles Your Income | Executive Coach

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Episode 246 - HR Is Dying (Unless You Do This) | HR Leader on AI Transformation

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Episode 245 - Traditional Leadership Is Dead: What Top Performers Need Instead | Former VP Reveals

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Episode 244 - L&D Professionals: Adapt or Die | Dr. Keith Keating's Survival Framework for 2026

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Episode 242 - From Engineer to YouTuber: How Mindset Pivots Created a 7-Figure Agency | Stephen Seidel

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Episode 243 - AI Is Taking Jobs: Why Human Skills Are Your Only Defense

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Episode 241 - Childhood Abuse to Anti-Trafficking Advocate: Dr. John King's Healing Framework

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Episode 240 - Customer Service Is Broken: How AI LLMs Are Fixing What Humans Couldn't

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Episode 239 - Why 90% of Job Applications Fail: The Warm Referral System That Actually Works

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Episode 238 - How This Man Turns Cold Emails into Enterprise Deals

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Episode 237 - Job Security Is a Myth: Are You Prepared to Shift at Any Moment?

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Episode 236 - Why Personal Resilience Is Essential for Every Entrepreneur

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Episode 235 - How Authentic Connections Can Supercharge Your Career Growth

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Episode 234 - How Your Workplace Can Benefit from Creativity (Backed by Research)

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Episode 233- Why You Don’t Need to Stick to the Traditional Career Path

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Episode 232 - Why should prioritize problem solving vs passion projects as an entrepreneur

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Episode 231 - Why Most Corporate Training Fails—and What Actually Works

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Episode 230 - How to Pivot Careers: Andy Lipshultz Shares Lessons on Reinvention and Resilience

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Episode 229 - Elevating Individual Contributors: The Overlooked Key to Organizational Success

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Episode 228 - Why L&D Matters More Than Ever: Insights on AI, Retention, and Human Skills

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Episode 227 - Power of a Learn-It-All Mindset in Life and Leadership

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Episode 226 - From Chaos to Calm: Mindset Shifts for Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Purpose

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Episode 225 - The High Cost of Neglected Mental Health and How We Move Forward

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Episode 224 - The Future of Work: Addressing Job Market Problems with Mariam Matin

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Episode 223 - Career Agility and Human Skills: Preparing for the Future of Work and AI

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Episode 222 - From Hollywood to Building a Company: Steven Puri on Productivity, Wellness, and Building Business

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Episode 221 - Inside Publishing with Nana Twumasi: Success, Marketing, and the Future of Books

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Episode 220 - Retirement Crisis: What They Don't Tell You About Identity Loss After 40 | Career Coach

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Episode 219 - Unleashing the Power of AI in Business and Personal Life

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Episode 218 - Life Insurance Explained: What You Need to Know

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Episode 217 - Navigating Leadership Challenges in Modern Work Environments

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Episode 216 - The Art of Creating Opportunities and Building a Meaningful Career

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Episode 215 - How Intentionality Shapes Success: Lessons from Brandon J. Hurst

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Episode 214 - Are You Really Building High Performers or Just Hiring Extroverts?

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Episode 213- Reimagining Education: NewComm's Approach to Learner Ecosystems

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Episode 212 - Empowering the Next Generation: Quest for Effective Mentorship Solutions

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Episode 211 - The Real Reason Your Career Isn't Taking Off

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Episode 210 - Creating Opportunities: The Art of Strategic Networking with Devin Sizemore

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Episode 209 - Why Dreaming Big is Scarier Than Failing – And Why Leaders Need to Embrace It!

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Episode 208 - NASA Psychologist: Why High Achievers Sabotage Themselves | Dr. Laura Gallaher

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Episode 207 - The Power of Environment and Vision in Shaping Careers - With Jabari Young

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Episode 206 - Managers and the critical elements of trust, communication and a calm brain

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Episode 205 - Is Busy the New Lazy? Why Your Hustle Might Be Holding You Back

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Episode 204 - Are Corporate Leaders Traumatized? Unmasking the Hidden Scars

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Episode 203 - High Risk, Higher Returns: Are You Playing It Too Safe?

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Episode 202 - Corporate Wellness 2.0: Blueprint for Health and Well-Being

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Episode 201 - Is This the Future of Higher Education? Discover this Game-Changing Approach!

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Episode 200 - Spencer Lodge's Journey: From Business Success to Mental Health Advocacy and Community Impact

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Episode 199 - Can AI Replace Human Creativity?

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Episode 198 - Why AI Can't Replace Your Financial Advisor: A Deep Dive with David Armstrong

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Episode 197 - Are You a Toxic Leader Without Knowing It?

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Episode 196 - Is America Facing a Crisis of Purposelessness?

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Episode 195 - Is Traditional Job Hunting Dead?

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Episode 194 - Bridging Job Market Gaps: Innovations in AI and Career Coaching

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Episode 193 - What does it take to truly understand and transform workplace culture?

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Episode 192 - Mastering Sales: Early-Stage Discovery and Handling Rejections

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Episode 191 - Embracing Career Uncertainty and Growth with Meghan Slipka

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Episode 190 - The Power of Authentic Networking

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Episode 189 - The High Costs of Perfectionism and How to Manage Them with Self-Compassion

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Episode 188 - Navigating Career Shifts: Insights from an Entrepreneurship Journey

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Episode 187 - Transforming Women's Fitness: Insights on Hormonal Health and Entrepreneurship

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Episode 186: Finding Balance: Prioritizing Self-Care to Prevent Burnout

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Episode 185 - Family Business Dynamics and Gen Z Workplace Strategies with Hannah MacDonald

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Episode 184 - Mastering Mindset: Nick Klingensmith on Resilience and Personal Growth

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Episode 183 - Modern Workforce Issues: Gen Z Dynamics and Career Progression

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Episode 182 - A Life of No Excuses: Mike Calvo's Inspirational Journey

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Episode 181 - Health Transformation: Insights from Dr. Pat Boulogne on Diet, Emotions, and Lifestyle

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Episode 180 - From Retail to Consulting: Diana Trotter’s Entrepreneurial Insights

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Episode 179 - Is Your Health Held Hostage? Unlock Your Genetic Potential with Elwin Robinson

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Episode 178 - Navigating the Travel Business: Insights from Vanessa on Success and Mindset

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Episode 177 - Jeremy Blain on Breaking Hierarchies and Supporting Performance

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Episode 176 - Healthy Living: The Role of Consistency and Community

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Episode 175 - Understanding and Managing Health: A Holistic Approach

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Episode 174 - Leadership Redefined: Carl Cox on Risk, Trust, and Servant Leadership

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Episode 173 - Leadership, Brand Messaging, and Creative Brilliance: Insights from Barry Labov

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Episode 172 - Inspiring the Next Generation: Emma Vites on Career Coaching and Personal Growth

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Episode 171 - Work-Life Balance is a Myth: Are You Protecting Your Garden?

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Episode 170 - Is Your Leadership Stuck in Complacency? Aaron Trahan on Breaking Free and Cultivating Excellence

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Episode 169 - Are You Really Doing Enough? The Brutal Truth About Entrepreneurship

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Episode 168 - Are We More Than Our Jobs? Exploring Identity Beyond Work with David Rice

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Episode 167 - Why Can't We Just Ask for Help? The Real Cost of Household Independence

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Episode 166 - Wellness Shift: Rachel Martin's Path from Fear to Flourishing in Fitness

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Episode 165 - Navigating Cybersecurity Recruitment: Insights with Thomas Richard

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Episode 164 - Workforce Trends and Educational Shifts: A Conversation with Brandon Busteed

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Episode 163 - Pivoting to Publicity: Alice Draper's Entrepreneurial Path

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Episode 162 - Thriving in Tech: AI, Soft Skills, and Career Development with Vit

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Episode 161 - Balancing Tech and Humanity: Chris Bloomquist's Take on Recruitment

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Episode 160 - Coaching, Mindset, and Empathetic Leadership: Jevon Wooden

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Episode 159 - Creating a Sustainable Future for Knowledge Workers with Atif Rafiq

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Episode 158 - The Intersection of Technology and Human Behavior in Workspaces

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Episode 157 - Transforming Lives with Theresa Levine: A Deep Dive into Growth and Self-Worth

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Episode 156 - Leveraging performance psychology and wellness science

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Episode 155 - Career Compass: Bert Zevzavadjian's Guide Through LinkedIn and Beyond

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Episode 154 - Chris Martin on Overcoming Fitness Myths and Enhancing Your Health Journey

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Episode 153 - Rewriting Your Story for Growth with Brandon Beachum

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Episode 152 - Rethinking Talent Acquisition in the AI Era with Scott Dettman

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Episodes 151 - Embracing AI, Healthcare Education, and Major Marathons - with Brian Aquart

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Episode 150 - Eating Smart with James LeBaigue: Intermittent Fasting and Beyond

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Episode 149 - Aligning Values with Business: TJ Murphy's Journey from Marketer to CEO

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Episode 148 - Unpacking Healthy Organizations with Amy Kates

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Episode 147 - Thriving at Work: How Kelly Mackin Reinvented Well-Being in the Workplace

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Episode 146 - Well-Being and Performance: Jasmine's Insights on Transformational Leadership

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Episode 145 - Making work suck less with humor and compassion with Rebecca Scott

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Episode 144 - Shaping the Future of Finance with Rhett Roberts

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Episode 143 - Breaking Free from Career Unhappiness with Shannon Talbot

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Episode 142 - Bridging Academia and Industry: Lawrence's Insight on Experiential Learning

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Episode 141 - Future-Proofing Careers: Matthew's Take on Skills, Development, and Workforce Readiness

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Episode 140 - Bridging the Gap: Universities to Careers with Kamina Singh @humanUPtions.com

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Episode 139 - Redefining Success: Women Prioritizing Intention and Ease with Jess Galica

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Episode 138 - From Building Blocks to Building Futures: Paul Sanbar's Journey with Lego Serious Play

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Episode 137 - Embracing Change: Bernie's Journey in Leadership and Learning Development

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Episode 136 - Unveiling the Healing Powers of Reflexology and Reiki with Rachel Kaufman

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Episode 135 - Future-Focused: Alex's Advice on Financial Planning and Retirement

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Episode 134 - Gen Z, Leadership, and the Future of Work: Insights and Discussions

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Episode 133 - Navigating Corporate Success: A Deeper Look at Effective Leadership

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Episode 132 - Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Strategies for Executive Professionals

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Episode 131 - Shaping the Future Workplace: A Conversation with Dorothy Dalton, a Talent Management Strategist

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Episode 130 - Thriving in Change: A Conversation with a Results-Driven Coach

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Episode 129 - Tech, Drums, and Digital Transformation: Rebekah's Unconventional Path

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Episode 128 - Navigating the Future: Brandon Busteed on Higher Ed and Workforce Development

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Episode 127 - Mastering the Job Search: Steph Gillies' Career Journey

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Episode 126 - Unlocking Success and Wellness Secrets with Cheryl Fischer

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Episode 125 - Scaling Your Business: The Win The Hour, Win The Day Philosophy with Kris Ward

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Episode 124 - Financial Alchemy: Transforming Wealth with The Freelance CFO (with Katelyn Magnuson)

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Episode 123 - Unlocking Your Potential: A Conversation with Alissa Daire Nelson

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Episode 122 - Unlocking Career Success: Strategies from an Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year (with AJ Mizes)

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Episode 121- Igniting the middle manager: A Conversation with Jordana Cole

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Episode 120 - Gut Health and Vibrant Living: A Journey with Terri Rahman

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Episode 119 - Discovering Hidden Blessings: The Arjan Peters Podcast Journey

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Episode 118 - Empowering Lives Through Laughter and Resilience: A Conversation with Alka Bromiley

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Episode 117 - Unveiling the Unspoken: A Candid Conversation on Race (with Andre' Thomas and Todd Levinson)

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Episode 116 - Mastering Stress and Thriving in Your Career with Ruvi Makuni

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Episode 115 - Journey to Cybersecurity Excellence with Kenneth Ellington

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Episode 114 - Career Blueprint: Thriving in Cybersecurity with Devin Price

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Episode 113 - Success Beyond Degrees: Ken Rusk's Blueprint for Achievement

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Episode 112 - Mindset Is Everything: Overcoming the Unimaginable (with Michael Unbroken)

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Navigating Career Transitions, International Relocations, and Business with Ramy Eissa

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LinkedIn Unveiled: Mastering the Art of Online Career Development (with Lynne Williams)

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Career Reinvention: Thriving in the 2nd Half of Life with Marc Miller

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Bridging Leadership, Culture, and Communication: A Conversation with Jennifer Hart

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Unleashing Potential: Conversations with Shayna Bergman on Authentic Leadership

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Scaling Success: Dave Phelan's Path from Startup Founder to Builder

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The Art of Business Optimization: Insights from Crista Grasso

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Navigating the Intersection of Finance, Leadership, and Positive Impact (with Jennifer Simpson)

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Empowering Career Transformation: Erin Duffy's Approach to Personal Branding

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Recruiting Across Industries: Lessons from a Veteran Talent Director

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Navigating Career and Life Goals: A Conversation with Millree Williams

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Fostering Belonging: a Mission to Create Healthy Organizational Cultures (with Randy Lioz)

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Building Bridges and Dreams: Discovering 'The Passion Blueprint' (with Mustafa Ammar)

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Embracing Differences: A Journey into Workplace Inclusion (with Michelle S. Gollapalli)

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The lost art of professional courtesy

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Breaking into a new industry

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The Importance of Clarifying Goals with Your Manager

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Navigating Identity and Belonging: Expert Perspectives (with Lillian Forsyth)

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Elevate Yourself: Navigating Health, Wellness, & Reaching Your Peak Performance (with Chris Martin)

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From Workout to Work Success: How Investing in Yourself Through Exercise Can Boost Your Career

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Excelling in Your First 90 Days: Tips for Navigating a New Job

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The Importance of a Side Hustle: Why Everyone Should Have One

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Cultivating Wellness: Insights on Mindfulness and Human Resilience (with Michael O'Brian)

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Empowering Women through Mindfulness, Meditation, and Career Strategies (with JJ DiGeronimo)

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Fueling Your Body: Unveiling the Power of Natural Foods and Healthy Eating (with Mark Metry)

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How to turn your stress into strength (with Dr. Amir Rashidian)

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From Purpose to Profit: Starting a Business That Matters (with Anna Grabow)

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Self-Identity Reinvention (with Nida Leardprasopsuk)

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The Decoder: Understanding the Path to Success(with Matt LeBris)

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How to manage transition to a management role

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Navigating Career Uncertainty: Tips for When You Don't Know What You Want to Do Next

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Standing Out From the Crowd: Tips to Increase Your Chances of Getting Interviews in Job Search

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How to master your focus (with Penny Zenker)

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Mentoring & training for career success (with Varun Anand)

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Women Building Businesses (with Kiri Mohan)

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Pushing Beyond Limits: Extreme Adventures (with Cyril Derreumaux)

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How to build strong relationships (with Naketa Ren Thigpen)

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What is the connection between physical well-being & career success? More than you think!

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Green 'Open to Work' Circle on LinkedIn.. to put or not to put?

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Thinking of a career change? These tips might help

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How a good design contributes to the well-being of a community (with Ebehi Diaz)

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What to negotiate besides salary?

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How to make an international career move (with Orsi Urban)

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Midlife State of Mind (with Erin Beadle)

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Effective leadership development for the future (with Dr. Virginia Bianco-Mathis)

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Teaching financial literacy through the game of basketball (with Shawn Geegbae)

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How to create financial freedom & live a fulfilling life (with Nickolas Natali)

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Building brands, entrepreneurship & finding balance (with Jim Doyon)

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Embracing your enoughness (with Dina Scippa)

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Turning Ambition into Action (with Tez Steinberg)

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How to lead successfully in times of uncertainty and change (with Dr. Jane Lovas)

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How to create massive actions & accountability (with Timmy Douglas)

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How to thrive as a woman in tech (with Jillian Funes)

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Things to know when starting a business (with Candy Messer)

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Raising awareness through stories of immigrants (with Anna G)

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Achieving career success with soft skills (with Teresa Freeman)

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How to place the right people in the right roles (with Taz Rajabali)

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Growing your audience through publicity (with Jill Lublin)

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Creating your own piece of immortality (with Dominique "Dom" Brightmon)

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The importance of building diverse teams and fostering psychological safety (with Jeremiah Allen)

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Helping people break through obstacles (with Marc Stoecker)

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How to pivot into IT field (with Jubee Vilceus)

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Leaving the "Known" to Gain Perspective (with Misty Stinnett)

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Creating a mindset that trumps adversity (with Aaron Golub)

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Leveraging radical authenticity to create a fulfilled life (with Brian Bogert)

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How to master top communication skills (with Meredith Bell)

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Financial education - what they don't teach you in school (with Sean Tepper)

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Creating a Fulfilling Career with Strategy & Intentionality (with Janine Esbrand)

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Finding meaning and joy in every day life (with Amy Eliza Wong)

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You graduated, now what? Here is how to launch a career (with Brad Minton)

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An inside look into the life of a first responder (with Phil Klein)

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Becoming your optimal self (with Steve Mellor)

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Becoming a multifaceted professional (with Brian Aquart)

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Choosing your attitude in adversity (with Marques Ogden)

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Future of Education & Job Search (with Steven Rothberg)

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How to position yourself to be recruited (with Neyda Urias)

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Conquering your mindset to become unstoppable (with Laban Ditchburn)

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Choosing your attitude in adversity (with Marques Ogden)

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Creating a coaching culture in your organization (with Leila Rezaiguia)

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Building your career in tech (with Bradley Rice)

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When words come to life (with Andy Lipshultz)

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Less is the new more (with Chris Lee)

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The rules of persuasion (with Carlos Alvarenga)

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Why food and a positive mindset are the most powerful medicine (with Elyse Wagner)

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Raising awareness around mental health by running 874 miles in 10 months (with Tim Shelton)

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Giving voice to those on the path to their purpose (with Dr. Terrence Johnson)

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Nurturing a healthy relationship with your businesses (with Nicole Lewis-Keeber)

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Why being dangerous is the best way to beat redundancy! (with Erik Kruger)

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Putting humanity back in business (with Michelle Mercier)

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Designing a career you love (with Ashley Artrip)

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Creating a human centric environment as a leader (with Dr. Roberto Ponticelli)

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Creating a holistic approach to professional development (with Tawanda Chirenda)

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Building brands with purpose, on purpose (with Paul Spiers)

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Creating your own career journey (with Philip Wilkerson)

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Figuring out the future of work & tech (with Charlie Oliver)

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Becoming a Warrior Entrepreneur (with Zachary Green)

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How neuro-skills can drive performance (with Nathan Biddulph)

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The science behind managing anxiety, trauma, and emotions with EFT (with Theresa Lear Levine)

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The rise, the fall, and finding purpose (with John Lefebvre)

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How shifting your beliefs might transform your business and financial well-being (with Isaac Ho)

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Cybersafety Awareness (with Barry Lee Cummings)

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What can we do better for the future of education (with Charles Williams)

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Things you didn't know about podcasting (with Melissa Guller)

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How curiosity & resilience drive career success (with Arthur Ransier)

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Improving your virtual presence with the help of tech (with Rachel Cossar)

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Helping remote teams communication suck less (with Josh Little)

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How tech can improve the lives of autistic children (with Ahmed Subaie)

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Developing the Leader Within You and Finding Your Tribe (with Yolanda Fraction)

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How HR can change the world (with Aysha Alawadhi)

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Processing emotional and physical effects of 2020 (with Fernanda Martinez)

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Creating your own career path (with Rebeca Gelencser)

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Financial wellbeing - what schools don't teach (with Amr Yussif)

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Raising awareness about mental health and financial literacy in the Middle East (with Latifa Bin Haider)

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Finding moments of positivity (with Fiona Mckinnon)

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Pushing the education system forward (with Chelsea Robberson)

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Maintaining resilience while building a company (with Saad Ansari)

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Skills you learn through changing careers (with Ana Toroman)

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Entrepreneurship - one step at a time (with Moatassem Moatez)

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Helping children overcome worry and mental health challenges (with Liam Kelly)

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Helping people build a mindset and skills for career growth (with Amal Ravindran)

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Up-skilling the underprivileged & changing the world with education (with EduPloyment)

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Becoming comfortable with the unknown (with John Sanei)

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Future of preventive healthcare: Making healthcare accessible and affordable with tech (with Ashissh Raichura)

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Screw Being Shy - with (Mark Metry)

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Modular Degree System - is this the future of education? (with Dustin Miller PolyInnovator) - Part 2

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Modular Degree System - is this the future of education? (with Dustin Miller PolyInnovator)

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Implementing producer mentality - Changing your mindset to focus on growth (with Eddie Mercado)

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Going from teaching to revolutionizing education (with Moises Santos)

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Managing our mindset & energy in times of adversity (with Andrew Deutscher)

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How to successfully start multiple businesses, while being a father of 4, a partner, and a chief inspiration officer? (with Dennis Fredrickx)

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What does it take to overcome depression and suffering? (with Rahaf Kobeissi)

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Impact of work on mental health & what happens when you hit burnout (with Ivan Palomino)

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Leaving the 'perfect life' to start over - what happens next? (with Fernanda Martinez)

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Getting out of your comfort zone - Career Change! (with Laura Biclea)

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How to break out of your comfort zone with travel (with Mack Moyer)

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SHIFT OTHERS - Amplifying creativity

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SHIFT OTHERS - Diversity

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SHIFT OTHERS - Empathy

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SHIFT OTHERS - Transparency

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SHIFT OTHERS - Introduction to part 2

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Ambiguity and Acceptance

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Wellbeing

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Embracing Change

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How to build resilience in challenging times

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Foreword and introduction