In each episode of Net Effects Podcast, co-hosts Les Ottolenghi and Mark Bavisotto start with a segment called “Unmasking the Executive.” This ice breaker often illuminates a facet of the episode guest’s life experience that played a pivotal role in their transformation over the years. For executive coach Jennifer Pitts, her story is about the lessons learned working “Italian construction in New York City in the 80s.” As a summer laborer, she worked on the World Financial Center and carved out her niche in the organization (and rescued some palm trees in the Winter Garden, too!).

Today she is an accomplished executive coach and business advisor. In this episode, Jennifer talks about pursuing the work that offers professional, financial, and purposeful sustenance. And because it is her field of expertise, she also shares the critical importance of finding coaches and mentors as well as building effective networking skills.