The Graduate at Work

Today I have the privilege of talking to Daisy Simonis.

Daisy has made it her life mission to help introverts thrive in their careers. She does this alongside her own career as Head of operations at Tailored athlete. We spoke about her career and what it is like working at a start-up as well as some of the advice she has for introverts.

As an introvert myself I know that there are many challenges for us to overcome in the workplace. With the right help and direction, it is possible for you to do so.

Daisy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisysimonis/

Daisy's website: http://empoweredintroverts.com/

Claudia is a Career Coach and she helps Career-Driven Professionals get the jobs they want at salaries they love-- even up to $50k in salary increases. She's been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, and Business Insider named her one of the 'Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches of 2020". When she's not helping clients, she can be found Latin dancing on a beach somewhere with her husband.

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Claudia. I have always been a little confused about what it is career coaches actually do and in this conversation, Claudia clarifies exactly how a career coach can help you reach your career dreams.

Claudia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/

Today I have the privilege of talking to Stepahanie Michelle.

Stephanie Michelle is a Forbes-featured leadership & life coach, certified hypnotherapist, and best-selling author of the transformational networking book, Confident Introvert. She has facilitated over 1,000 events and established a fulfilling career helping people generate meaningful connections with themselves and others that catapult them forward in their career and life. To date, Stephanie has helped thousands of people celebrate their strengths, step into their authentic confidence, and make meaningful connections through speaking at places like Harvard University and 1:1 coaching.

Stephanie's book The Confident Introvert: https://tinyurl.com/4d82d3m

Today I have the privilege of talking to Richard Shell, author of The Conscience Code.

Richard, a senior faculty member and Chair of the Legal Studies and Business Ethics department at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and author of the forthcoming book, The Conscience Code: Lead with Your Values. Advance Your Career. [HarperCollins Leadership - June 8, 2021]. 

Shell has noticed a disturbing trend in recent years: more and more MBA students are arriving at Wharton as “ethics refugees,” who have quit their post-college jobs after being pressured to engage in unethical, sometimes illegal behavior they knew to be wrong. Nobody prepared them for the tough conflicts over values that are an increasing problem in professional life. With The Conscience Code, Shell aims to do just that.

• Shell is a skilled communicator across many diverse audiences. His students have included everyone from Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 CEOs to FBI hostage negotiators, Navy SEALs, and United Nations peacekeepers. In addition, he has worked extensively with public school teachers, labor unions, nurses, and hospital administrators to help them become more effective professionals.

Definitely get your hands on Richard's book. You can find it by clicking on the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Conscience-Code-Values-Advance-Career-ebook/dp/B08BYZFW6Y

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolandi-gevers/

Today I have the privilege of talking to Ben Cooper.

Ben is a former international lawyer, having practiced law in Australia and in London's financial services district as a litigator, but is now based in the US. He now helps college students and professionals, at all levels, to explore their career options, execute a career switch, or to develop their existing careers.

He just launched a podcast called the Professionist. In this show, Ben talks to different professionals about their careers and what it is like working in that specific career. Definitely check it out. Ben has found that many students limit their career choices to the well-known field such as lawyer, doctor, software developer, or marketer. With the Professionist podcast and as a career consultant, Ben tries to broaden the options for people and show them all the different professions available.

I am excited to share this conversation with you.

Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theprofessionistspodcast/

Link to The Professionist podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmsDI-Q98r_WqIAiKG2O6dg

Jai's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolandi-gevers/

Today I have the privilege of talking to Jennifer Welsch.

Jennifer spends her time demystifying the stock market for new investors. She was introduced to investing in 2008 when the stock markets crashed along with the economy. I was a waitress in Chicago, scraping by and accumulating credit card debt like a competitive sport. My dad was a stockbroker.

After landing a great job in New York City with a start-up, Jennifer’s interest in investing took a backseat but resurfaced during the crash of 2020. Since then, she has been obsessed and has helped many people on how to approach investing.

We had a great time talking about her career, her experience with credit card debt, and some of the tips she has for graduates in terms of personal finances.

Getting your personal finance right in your early twenties is so important. It will make all the difference.

Today I have the privilege of talking to Andy Storch.

Andy is the author of Own Your Career Own Your Life. A book that shows you how to stop drifting and start taking control of your career and life. This book is full of advice, habits, and actions you can take. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and also learned so much from it.

Andy is also the founder of The Talent Development Think Tank Membership Community, The Talent Development Think Tank Conference, The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast, and

We have a great time talking about his career story, his book, and what advice he has for young professionals.

Find out more about Andy here:

Own Your Career Own Your Life --> http://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/

The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast ---> http://www.talentdevelopmenthotseat.com/

Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/

Jai's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolandi-gevers/

Website: www.thegraduateatwork.com

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Dave is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor. After founding and growing multi-million dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness, and sports nutrition for nearly a decade, Dave saw the dark side of entrepreneurship gradually rob him of his freedom, leaving him burned out and unfulfilled. Refusing to conform to a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, Dave created a sustainable structure and systems for his life and business to reclaim his freedom without sacrificing the growth of his companies.

Dave developed a powerful methodology that he sums up in the best-selling book Done By Noon - How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day.

As a recent or future graduate, you might be dreaming of one day being an entrepreneur. Start preparing now. Dave and I have a fun conversation about what it is like being an entrepreneur and what you can do now to prepare. And whether you are an entrepreneur or not, do not let the 24/7 hustle rob your life and lead to burnout.

Get a free copy of Dave's book here: https://www.effic.co/donebynoon?r_done=1

Dave's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveruel/

Jai's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolandi-gevers/

Website: www.thegraduateatwork.com

Today I have the privilege of talking to Alan Stein Jr.

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines.

A successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, he spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant).

In his corporate keynote programs and workshops, Alan reveals how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. He delivers practical lessons that can be implemented immediately. His clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, UGG, Under Armour, and numerous college athletic programs.

The strategies from Alan’s book, Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, are implemented by corporate teams and sports teams around the country.

Alan asks every group he works with:

Are the habits you have today on par with the dreams you have for tomorrow?

Alan's tribute to Kobe Bryant:

https://alansteinjr.com/one-final-tribute-to-kobe/

Alan's website:

https://alansteinjr.com/

Jai's LinkedIn profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolandi-gevers/

Website

www.thegraduateatwork.com

Today I have the privilege of talking to Todd Linder

Todd, together with his wife, recently started a company called Launch Point. The company helps young professionals get unstuck and determine their next career move.

Having gone through his own experience of being stuck and experiencing anxiety over his career, Todd shares the lessons and tools he learned to find his way.

What I especially like about Launch Point is that they have put together a solution that is affordable for young professionals. You will know by now that I am a big advocate of finding a coach, but coaches are expensive. It helps when companies like Launch Point take that into consideration and meet young professionals where they are at.

So if you feel:

• Uncertain about the future

• Overwhelmed by the direction to take

• Fearful of choosing the wrong job

• Stuck on what to do next

Definitely check out Todd’s organization

I loved our conversation and am excited to share it with you.

Todd's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddlinder/

Launch Point website: https://launchpoint.co/

Jai's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolandi-gevers/

Website: https://www.thegraduateatwork.com/