JobSpeakers

You can ask Jacques why he decided to work with trauma victims, almost all of them addicts and many just one bad decision away from jail or worse. Yes, you can ask. But don't expect an answer. He doesn't know why he decided to specialize in therapy for these broken and hurting people. But that doesn't matter, because Jacques saves them every day. In this very poignant, revealing, and at times funny episode, hear how Jacques chose this career later in life and has learned and honed his tradecraft for those most in need.

Sshhh. Huddle around. Listen closely. Meet Gary Johnson, a man who for 50 years has learned life's lessons and is about to tell you all about them: taking pride in one's work, living a life of learning, helping those in need, and knowing how to say the right things at the right time. A man who volunteers his time as Santa Claus for charities that cannot afford pay-for Santas, Gary shares what you need to know about the HVAC trade - but so much more. Buckle up for priceless advice wrapped in homespun stories.

Approaching his profession with the mindset of an elite athlete, Brandon took his seat on a Delta flight, looked at that small screen, and asked a simple but compelling question that would land him a huge win as the new VP of Strategic Account Solutions at LivePerson. Find out what that question was, and learn how Brandon built a successful career - after playing soccer in Romania and DJ'ing in New York City - by raising his hand and embracing new challenges at every opportunity.

"I think you better box those up and put them in the garage," said our guest Victoria when she was surprised by what she found when she walked into the seller's bedroom. Find out what Victoria discovered and what she learned about herself as she describes her journey from being limited by Malaysian culture as a little girl to becoming an IT professional in the U.S. to taking a big and scary leap into real estate. In this podcast, we learn what it takes to follow a passion, take risks, and play to your strengths.

Does your job affect 300,000 people every day? Tyrell's job does! Through his work helping all of Florida's Boys & Girls clubs recruit and train CEOs, guide new board members, develop new programs, and more, Tyrell indirectly shapes and improves the lives of 300,000 boys and girls every day. Sounds hard, right? Well, it is - but despite working 60 hours per week, Tyrell says, "I never wake up and dread going to work." In this podcast, listen to Tyrell's challenging career and personal journey and learn how he brings a professional, collaborative approach to everything he does.

Chris Zutt spent the first half of his working life painting houses, billing hospital patients, and doing business analysis - before pulling the plug on all that and pursuing the job he always wanted, being a teacher. Now, 18 years later, hear how Chris teaches his 7th and 8th graders to love learning, discover what makes Chris's style unique and effective, and enjoy a heart-warming story about one of Chris's students who is changing the world.

After ten years in the mortgage broker business, our guest Mary Phifer tried aerobics for the first time. A former dancer, Mary wasn't just good at aerobics - she was great at it, and soon became an instructor. That led her to eventually making a big career change and becoming a personal fitness trainer. In this podcast, hear Mary tell stories about transforming her clients' lives as "an angel on my clients' shoulders" and learn more about what it takes to be great at this impactful profession. 

That letter from the collection agency is NOT your bill! But that is exactly what a young man believed until our guest Justin took the time to help him understand the basics of managing money and fostering strong credit. Why? Because that is the type of person Justin is - open, engaging, fun, and the first in line to help the members of his credit union. In this podcast, learn about Justin's journey that started when he was 13 and his mom wouldn't buy him the expensive sneakers he so yearned for - but then took some interesting turns, including construction and pest control jobs and a marine science education - before he landed and began being amazing at his current financial services job.

Caring for her grandmother's "boo-boos" with her doctor's kit was an early sign that five-year-old Meredith Burt would one day enter the health care field. Now a registered nurse, Meredith in this tell-all podcast reveals whether TV hospital shows are realistic, describes her IV needle skills, and shares a few freshman mistakes new nurses make. 

Have you ever said to yourself, "I can do that better?" As a young student, Rui Fernandes had a not-so-great guidance counselor at a time when he really needed, well, guidance. Using that motivation as a springboard, he then charted a career path that allowed him to fix it forward as a career and college advisor and soccer coach. Here Rui tells stories that will warm your heart and make you feel maybe just a little bit better about our world and the people in it.