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Reconnecting with David Weissmann after 25 years, we dive into David's incredible journey from telephone communications to media strategy. He shares his story of overcoming self-doubt, advocating for himself, and leveraging his transferable skills to pivot into a fulfilling PR career. Discover the strategies David used, the risks he took, and the lessons he learned along the way. Tune in and be inspired!
00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills
01:17 David's Journey
01:52 The Reality of Being an Architect
07:49 The Lawyer and Architect Career Paths
10:37 The Value of Transferable Skills
15:45 David's Career Pivot at Verizon
21:04 The Importance of Sales Experience
32:28 Career Pivot Challenges
33:20 Transitioning from Sales to Corporate Roles
34:03 The Shield Analogy
36:57 Proving Yourself in a New Role
40:50 Taking Risks and Self-Advocacy
44:05 Building Skills and Securing the Dream Job
53:19 Moving to Israel and New Opportunities
57:28 Final Thoughts and Reflections
By Cackle Media | Noah MishkinReconnecting with David Weissmann after 25 years, we dive into David's incredible journey from telephone communications to media strategy. He shares his story of overcoming self-doubt, advocating for himself, and leveraging his transferable skills to pivot into a fulfilling PR career. Discover the strategies David used, the risks he took, and the lessons he learned along the way. Tune in and be inspired!
00:00 Introduction to Transferable Skills
01:17 David's Journey
01:52 The Reality of Being an Architect
07:49 The Lawyer and Architect Career Paths
10:37 The Value of Transferable Skills
15:45 David's Career Pivot at Verizon
21:04 The Importance of Sales Experience
32:28 Career Pivot Challenges
33:20 Transitioning from Sales to Corporate Roles
34:03 The Shield Analogy
36:57 Proving Yourself in a New Role
40:50 Taking Risks and Self-Advocacy
44:05 Building Skills and Securing the Dream Job
53:19 Moving to Israel and New Opportunities
57:28 Final Thoughts and Reflections