On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Marni Wandner, Integrative Health Coach and Executive Coach. In this conversation, Aram and Marni explore the balance between stability and risk in business, and the need for resilience in the face of career transitions. This episode delves into the challenges of starting anew vs. staying in a familiar but unfulfilling role, and the importance of self-reflection in taking career leaps. Aram and Marni discuss the opportunities for creativity and freedom in entrepreneurship, and the reality of relentless effort, strategic planning, and the ability to learn from failures. Aram and […]

Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about why you need a 360 assessment, when to ask questions, 1:1’s, and more. One Step Beyond isn’t your typical leadership resource—it’s a dynamic hub of insights from diverse industries. Let it guide you to unconventional lessons that will reshape your leadership approach.  We want to hear from you! Submit your questions via dm and #askaram  Connect with Aram:  Connect with Cadence Leadership & Communication:

Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about why you need a 360 assessment, when to ask questions, 1:1’s, and more. One Step Beyond isn’t your typical leadership resource—it’s a dynamic hub of insights from diverse [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by John White, Program Administrator at Washington State DOT. In this conversation, Aram and John explore John’s experiences in leadership, collaboration, and navigating an unexpected career path in engineering. John advocates for breaking down self-imposed barriers and exploring passions. Drawing on personal lessons, John encourages professionals to be open to new opportunities and remain adaptable as career paths often take unexpected turns. He reflects on his journey from construction inspection to leadership within DOT, emphasizing the significance of soft skills like empathy and communication, particularly in a field traditionally dominated […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Sarah Kuretzky Rossington, The Hardcore Therapist. In this conversation, Aram and Sarah discuss her journey from teacher to therapist, and the importance of authenticity and resilience in professional and personal life. Sarah shares how her learning disability, once a source of insecurity, ultimately became a powerful tool in her professional development. This shift in mindset—from fearing failure to seeing it as an opportunity for learning—illustrates the value of resilience in corporate environments. Leaders who can encourage this mindset among their teams not only empower individuals to overcome challenges, but […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Eric Astor, Founder of Furnace Record Pressing. In this conversation, Aram and Eric chat about coming up in punk and hardcore, and the positive impact of the DIY ethos. Eric recounts the challenges and eventual success in establishing a record pressing plant at a time when automated record presses were no longer being manufactured. Eric emphasizes the importance of taking risks and making educated decisions in business. He describes how by acquiring and maintaining old machines, his team gained an in-depth understanding of their mechanics that’s proven to be […]

Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about why you need a 360 leadership assessment, when to ask questions, 1:1’s, and more. One Step Beyond isn’t your typical leadership resource—it’s a dynamic hub of insights from diverse industries. Let it guide you to unconventional lessons that will reshape your leadership approach.  We want to hear from you! Submit your questions via dm and #askaram  Connect with Aram:  Connect with Cadence Leadership & Communication:

Our Ask Aram episodes flip the script as podcast guests and listeners submit their questions and #askaram This week on One Step Beyond, Aram unpacks questions about why you need a 360 assessment, when to ask questions, 1:1’s, and more. One Step Beyond isn’t your typical leadership resource—it’s a dynamic hub of insights from diverse [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Evangelia Livanos, Co Owner/Co Founder of Alternate Side. In this conversation, Aram and Evange discuss her pivotal decision to leave her stable job to pursue her own passions. Evangelia recounts that her desire to manage artists she loved and believed in clashed with her former boss’s expectations. Evangelia’s goals shifted. She realized she wanted her work to be personally fulfilling, contributing to her happiness and success, rather than merely serving someone else’s interests. Evangelina chose to bet on herself. Driven by her passion for emo music, she pursued a […]

Vic is the Principal Technical Program Manager at Remitly Inc, in Seattle. He has spent over 20 years as a business technologist who’s held senior positions at Microsoft and consulted with companies both large and small. Vic is also known for his time in the Chicago-based hardcore punk band, Articles of Faith. ON THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT Getting assessments Improvisation in business Being effective over being right Focusing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses Visionaries vs Pragmatists Connect with Vic: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-bondi-2b53611 Connect with Aram:  Connect with Cadence Leadership & Communication: