Thanks for listening to our episode with Dr. Cheryl Robinson!

Dr. Cheryl Robinson is an international speaker, founder of Creative Renegade Media, a doctor of education in organizational leadership and a regular contributor at ForbesWomen.

We dive into Cheryl’s podcast, 'Embrace the Pivot,' where she shares why confidence, taking risks, and building a strong network are game-changers for career pivots. Cheryl also gets personal, opening up about her health challenges and the power of authentic storytelling.

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Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 01:06 Career Journey and Early Beginnings
• 02:23 Starting a Media Company and Forbes Contribution
• 09:07 Embrace the Pivot and Podcast Insights
• 14:30 Interviewing Techniques and Challenges
• 23:09 The Importance of Uniqueness in Pitches
• 24:33 Handling Misleading Pitches
• 25:25 Challenges in Conducting Interviews
• 27:08 The Problem with Jargon in Pitches and Interviews
• 28:13 Spotting Authenticity in Stories
• 28:44 Understanding Advertorials
• 32:03 Memorable Interviews
• 35:09 Personal Health Struggles and Advocacy
• 39:19 The Power of Vulnerability in Storytelling
• 41:55 A Unique Ghostly Experience
• 44:37 Final Thoughts on Storytelling

45:37 Closing Remarks and How to Stay Connected