Dr. Mara Karlin's career has taken multiple turns, but always with a resolute commitment to learning and an openness to serendipity. As a result, she has served under six Secretaries of Defense under three different presidential administrations. Dr. Karlin provides a compelling life story on how to remain resolute in one's purpose while embracing both unforeseen obstacles and opportunities.

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What's it like to become CEO when your predecessor was in the position longer than you've been alive? This is Melanie Woolman's story. By listening to her mentors and leaning into her strengths, Melanie has led the United Way of Weld County out of financial straits to strength. She is certainly no imposter!

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Candice McField lives every day by the Japanese proverb ichi-go, ichi-e - "each moment, one time."  With a penchant for numbers, her career began in finance, but her love for health and fitness led her to success in bodybuilding. Today, she is a fitness coach to executives and an inspiration to children around the world.

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What does it take to make a major professional pivot? Jamie Maglietta had a successful career in front of the camera. But, in 2024, she realized it was time for a change. She used the best from her past to launch into the future, now working behind the camera as a storyteller and personal brand builder. We all can benefit from her story.

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What's it like to run a Michelin Star kitchen? Don't watch The Bear. Listen to Rachel Haggstrom! When the back and front of the house are working together, magic happens. And, Rachel is the lead magician. 

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Kedren is an actor, filmmaker, and coach. More than talent (which she has plenty of), she brings commitment to her purpose and the people who share that purpose. Listen in to Kedren's story as a dreammaker, for herself and those around her. 

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Skye Fitzgerald is committed to finding and telling compelling stories. Human-centered stories. Stories that change how we see the world. And, hopefully, how we act in it.

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Passion! That's what got Matt his first job in the industry. And, it's what continues to drive him every day as an Executive Vice President at Warner Bros. Matt's story is one of listening, learning, adjusting and innovating and, perhaps most importantly, feeling gratitude for the opportunities that one is given.

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From collecting drums around the world to developing unique management consulting models, Louie has made a life built on questioning the status quo. His insatiable curiosity is the fuel that powered both his vocations and avocations and led to rooms filled with baseball collectibles and numerous books that he authored. Listen in to learn how to live a life by your drumbeat. 

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Jordan and his team built a top-of-the-line adventure travel business by obsessively planning every detail of a visit and conducting pre-mortems to ensure a series of contingencies are built into the plans. They convene post-mortems after each experience to carry learning to the next adventure. The culture of habitual learning has led to extraordinary Net Promoter Scores and financial success. 

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