What did we learn from the 20 career professionals that joined us in Season 1? Paul Osterhout, former Disney Imagineer and current public speaker, mentor, and pitch coach, returns to recap the end of Season 1. Listen in as Catherine and Paul review the advice that guests have provided for new career professionals, share their thoughts on networking, and how to know when you’ve “made it” in your career.

For more information, see Paul’s profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulosterhout/

Paul’s videos can also be found on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@paulosterhout1507

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Catherine Robert, host of Fearless Careerist, presents the Career Skills Bingo Card, and chats with returning guest, Dr. Eilene Edejer about the new way to think about our career progression rather than thinking of the career in stages. The card groups skill progression with the first things you need to know in a new job, skills needed for improving your performance in a job, skills for taking your career to the next level, and optimizing skills for building your ideal work environment and helping others. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive your own copy of the Career Skills Bingo Card!

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Audrey Omenson, MA, LPC-S, licensed counselor and thought leader in the mental health field, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. While directing clinical operations in a high growth mental health center, Audrey developed her expertise in clinical operations, policy compliance, and building functional workflows for clinicians for productive and supportive practices. Her dedication to improving clinical practices and mental health outcomes for all clients led to her successful consulting practice where she trains clinicians, conducts policy review, and guides clinics in creating and revising policy. Listen to hear how she uses a collaborative process that builds clinicians’ ownership in their practice and how regular policy review can enhance rather than hinder operations.

Audrey Omenson’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyomenson/

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Dr. Helia Taheri, Research and Insights Lead at Arcadis, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. While practicing sustainable architecture in her early career, Helia noticed that human behavior disrupted energy use projections. Her curiosity about humans and their interactions with their built environment led to her doctoral degree and a shift to human centric architecture research. Listen to hear how she is increasing awareness regarding the critical impact buildings have in our lives.

Dr. Helia Taheri’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heliataheri/

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Andrew Baines, Technology Transfer Associate at Rice University, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. While building experience in mechanical engineering research, Andrew realized that STEM students in minority groups needed examples of STEM careers. With partner Eliseo Iglesias, Andrew created the cuSTEM Journeys podcast showing examples of successful minority STEM professionals and actionable steps for building a STEM career. Andrew continues to provide guidance and resources to young professionals, most recently through the Next Gen Leaders podcast with cohost Sherhara Burrell. Listen to hear how he is helping bring new technologies to the market and about his service and guidance for young professionals.

View the cuSTEM Journeys podcast at: https://www.youtube.com/@cuSTEMJourneys

Learn more about Andrew Baines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-baines-85763848/

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Brian Kopf, Director of Cloud Client Operations for AHEAD, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. Brian realized he had a passion for solving complex challenges in technology operations after a few years in sales. His skills and leadership in the industry grew along with the development of new technologies. After 26 years at the same company, Brian left the comfort of the familiar and faced a job search for the first time in decades. Listen in to hear how he made the transition.

Brian Kopf’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kopf-6553432/

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David Loy of Leverage Brands, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. David first pursued a career in radio, but quickly realized that he did not enjoy radio ad sales. Inspired by the book, The Traveler’s Gift, by Andy Andrews, David left radio to pursue work that was meaningful and which he could build a career on. After several years placing speakers for The Premiere Speakers Bureau, David went on to lead Andy Andrews’ growing business. David later co-founded Leverage Brands which provides a host of services for authors and their platforms.

For more information, see Leverage Brands’ website at: 

https://leveragebrands.co/

David Loy’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-loy-3900846/

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Kurt Mosley and Neill Marshall of HealthSearch Partners, are this week’s Fearless Careerists. Neill started as an executive trainee selling plumbing supplies before moving into placing healthcare professionals into jobs. Neill went on to place health care executives and co-founded HealthSearch Partners. Kurt played baseball out of college before working in leadership roles for the GAP as a district manager, regional sales manager, then director of stores. Seeing the inevitable decline in malls, Kurt leveraged his contacts and respect for medical professionals to enter the healthcare placement world. Kurt specialized in client education, speaking to the healthcare industry about changes and concerns. Kurt and Neill collaborated to build the Playbook for the First 90 Days in Healthcare Leadership.

For more information, see HealthSearch Partners’ website at: 

https://healthsearchpartners.com/first-ninety-days/

Neill Marshall’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillmarshall/

Kurt Mosley’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-mosley-01893212

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Arlene Matthews, stylist and host of Yeah Older, Yeah Cooler, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. Arlene chose a career in fashion, starting as a buyer for Nordstrom moved into wholesale, retail, e-commerce, to commercial styling and influencing. She shares fashion styling tips, travel, and Chicago lifestyle content on her YouTube channel and website.

For more information, see Arlene’s website at: 

https://www.arlenematthews.me/

Arlene’sYouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@yeaholderyeahcooler

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Paul Osterhout, former Disney Imagineer and current public speaker, mentor, and pitch coach, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. Paul began his creative career with a passion for magic and a skill for sculpting. He moved from model making into production design and eventually held Vice President roles responsible for parks with Disney, Universal Parks, Contour Entertainment, and Century Media. He now speaks to audiences around the world on creative leadership, leadership for introverts, and how to craft the perfect pitch.

For more information, see Paul’s profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulosterhout/

Paul’s videos can also be found on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@paulosterhout1507

To see Paul’s early set building work on the 1985 Wrangler commercials, see: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwQt2qp_Tk

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