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Paula Rizzo is an Emmy Award winning television producer, author, speaker, media trainer, and strategist. As a former senior health producer for the Fox News Channel, she produced health, wellness, and lifestyle segments with a range of top experts. A media veteran for nearly 20 years, Paula also worked in local news in New York City as a producer for WCBS and WPIX. Today, she works with experts, authors, and entrepreneurs on how to position themselves for media, build their lists, engage customers and fans for their brands, books, and businesses. She created the productivity site ListProducer.com and is the best-selling author of Listful Thinking: Using Lists to be More Productive, Highly Successful and Less Stressed. Her next book, Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to A Less Stressed You was published in 2019.

As a best-selling author and Emmy-award winning television producer for nearly 20 years, Paula started in local news media in New York City and later produced health, wellness, and lifestyle segments with a range of top experts. She was at the top of her field and had written her first book. The book and affiliated activities began to gain attention. Paula decided after a successful career in television production to put her energy in some new directions. Today, she coaches experts and executives to perform better on camera and produce their own videos. Paula is the co-creator of Lights Camera Expert, an online course for entrepreneurs, authors and experts to learn about how to get media attention. A veteran speaker, Paula's presented at the Mass Conference for Women, New York Women in Communications, and the National Association of Professional Organizers.

In this episode we discuss:

• Paula shares how she has always been a curious person and how that led her to journalism and broadcasting. 
• She always wanted to be a writer but had no idea she would eventually write books about list-making. 
• Paula had a fun and challenging journey to achieving an Emmy Award for TV production.  
• She worked at Fox for over 10 years and loved covering health on the dot com segment, she learned a lot.
• The transition from Fox to working for herself was gradual but eventually became very compelling when staying in her job was going to hold her back from achieving her personal business goals.  

Links:

• Paula Rizzo on LinkedIn and Twitter. 
• www.paularizzo.com
• www.listproducer.com

Books mentioned in this episode:

• “Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less Stressed You” by Paula Rizzo. 
• “Listful Thinking: Using Lists to Be More Productive, Successful and Less Stressed” by Paula Rizzo.

Other Resources:

• Learn more about Paula’s course: “Lights Camera Expert!”



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Petra Kolber is a speaker, author, mindset coach, podcast host, DJ, and a wellness leader who is known throughout the industry as a beacon of authentic happiness. As a national workshop leader and keynote speaker, she inspires people around the globe to stand up for their lives and live profoundly from their hearts. As a two-time cancer survivor, she is passionate about waking people up to the precious gift of time. Her work is rooted in the science of positive psychology, and she coaches individuals and teams on how to get unstuck so that they can become unstoppable. 

Petra had been the face and voice of leading food and fitness companies such as Reebok, Adidas, Gatorade, and California walnuts. She traveled the world speaking to tens of thousands of fitness enthusiasts and wellness leaders. Yet, she wasn’t happy as she was overwhelmed by anxiety and panic attacks over many years. Petra took time away to get help and engaged in the study of positive psychology, enabling her to conquer her own internal barriers and to create a program that now helps hundreds of people to live bravely and reclaim their joy. In August 2018, Petra released her first book: The Perfection Detox, Tame Your Inner Critic, Live Bravely and Unleash Your Joy. Her mission is to inspire people to move more and fear less so that they can stretch their dreams, strengthen their courage muscle and build an inspired life full of joy and gratitude. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Petra started her career as a dancer and then moved into the fitness industry. 
• She signed a deal to work with Reebok while also maintaining her own name brand. Eventually, she launched her own fitness business.
• After running her own business for 10 years, Petra took some time off to focus on mental fitness. She also used that time to earn her degree in Positive Psychology. 
• Petra shares that she battled cancer two times in her life and has been cancer-free for twenty years, and how she did her most fearless living during her bouts with cancer.



Links:

• Petra Kolber on LinkedIn and Twitter. 
• www.petrakolber.com
• www.petrakolber.com/courage

Books mentioned in this episode:

• “The Perfection Detox: Tame Your Inner Critic, Live Bravely, and Unleash Your Joy” by Petra Kolber

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Rachel Stewart is the Executive Vice President of a $22 million restoration company and CEO of a software development company. Years earlier, she left college to support her husband’s career efforts and they started a family. When the 2008 economic downturn happened, her husband lost his job and overnight, they were facing serious financial uncertainty. Rachel had not worked outside the home in 5 years and felt unqualified for most jobs. They decided that she would return to work.

Rachel started her career as an unqualified office manager, but over the last decade became the Executive Vice President of a $22 million restoration company and the CEO of a software development company focused on getting contractors the technology tools they need. Over the years, she has learned that the only limitations to her success have been in her own mind. In her book, Unqualified Success, Rachel shares the tools that made the difference in her achievements. The things she learned the hard way are available through the hands-on exercises that she offers for the reader to explore their own unqualified journey.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Rachel got an office manager and bookkeeping position with a restoration company and how she grew all the way into running the company. 
• Rachel felt completely unqualified for the role but the owner was willing to give her the chance, and she was willing to take the leap, and learn on the job, which became wildly successful.  
• She was surprised to learn that when she stretched herself simultaneously in several directions, she was challenged to rely on her strengths in the same ways she had in the past. 
• In her book, Unqualified Success, Rachel shares the hands-on tools that made all the difference in her achievements in practical and engaging ways.

Links:

• Rachel Stewart on LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. 
• www.unqualifiedtools.com

Books mentioned in this episode:

• “Unqualified Success: Bridging the Gap From Where You Are Today to Where You Want to Be to Achieve Massive Success” by Rachel Stewart



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Ed Evarts is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development, a firm focused on helping successful leaders build their self-awareness so these leaders can self manage more effectively. He is the author of Raise Your Visibility and Value and the forthcoming book, Drive Your Career. He coaches mid- to senior-level business professionals and their teams, engaging real-time and tailored solutions focused on the unique needs and environment of each participant. Ed also hosts his podcast, Be Brave @ Work.

Like many people, Ed started his career in an industry that his parents work

In this episode we discuss:

• His early career journey from retail to HR, and then eventually to coaching. 
• Ed coaches mid to senior-level business professionals and teams, engaging real-time and unique solutions.
• He is the founder and president of Excellius Leadership Development, a firm focused on helping successful leaders build their self-awareness so these leaders can self-manage more effectively. 
• Ed is the author of two books: “Raise Your Visibility and Value” and his latest book, “Drive Your Career” will be released in March 2020. 
• He hosts a podcast, Be Brave at Work. Links
• Ed Evarts on LinkedIn and Twitter. 
• www.excellius.com
• Ed’s Podcast: Be Brave at Work

Other Resources:

• “Raise Your Visibility & Value: Uncover the Lost Art of Connecting On the Job” by Ed Evarts
• “Drive Your Career” by Ed Evarts - releasing in March 2020.



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In her 30 years as a management consultant, executive coach, and facilitator, Liz Kislik has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, the Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems while strengthening their top and bottom lines. Her specialty is developing high performing leaders and workforces. Liz is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, an entrepreneur, and she’s a TEDx speaker on why there's so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it.

Liz says she is not a fan of the “find your passion” school of career search. In her 20’s she worked as a telemarketing manager overseeing hundreds of employees, in a large company she would never have expected to be working in. She learned as she went along guided by her intelligence, deep curiosity and desire to solve problems. It wasn’t easy and she definitely experienced stress, but it never deterred her. She credits the examples her grandparents and parents set for her as they all showed her a strong moral code for how to treat people with respect. She carried this into her work life no matter what she has done.

In this episode we discuss:

• Liz is a TEDx speaker on why there is so much conflict at work and what you can do to fix it. 
• Why she chose to enter the workforce after college, instead of going to graduate school as many of her friends did. 
• Liz specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces.
• She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. 
• Liz has helped clients such as American Express, Orvis, the Girl Scouts, Comcast, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children. She has worked with them to solve their thorniest problems while also strengthening their top and bottom lines. 

Links

• Liz Kislik on LinkedIn and Twitter. 
• https://lizkislik.com/
• Download Liz’s free guide "How to Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts in the Workplace"

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Sarah Friedell O'Connell is an executive coach and the owner of Change Point Advisors, a firm dedicated to helping senior executives navigate career changes. She has been coaching C suite executives for over 10 years and has worked with hundreds of people across a variety of industries and functions. Sarah brings a unique perspective and deep expertise to her work advising senior leaders. Part of Sarah's uniqueness and success as a coach stems from the expertise she gained in her first career in corporate communications and later in public relations.

Sarah has over 20 years of experience in communications, and public relations, serving as a spokeswoman at Fidelity Investments and also for the president of Harvard University. She brings her real-world business experience, as well as her expertise and communication strategy, marketing, branding and messaging to her work coaching executive clients. Sarah understands what it takes to work in a high-pressure environment. As the owner of her firm, ChangePoint Advisors, she partners with her clients to clarify their goals, create customized action plans, and teach them to communicate strategically and effectively to accomplish their goals. Whether they are seeking a new job planning for an active retirement, exploring Board of Director's seeds, or launching entrepreneurial pursuits, Sarah has a proven process to help her clients succeed.

In this episode we discuss:

• Sarah attended the College of William and Mary and knew she wanted to live in Washington D.C. after she graduated.
• How her early work experiences gave her the foundation she needed for future career success. 
• Sarah served as a spokeswoman at Fidelity Investments and subsequently for the President of Harvard University. 
• While serving as a spokeswoman at Harvard, Sarah was taking weekend courses to become a life coach. 
• When her work as a spokeswoman became increasingly demanding, she made the choice to take a brief sabbatical to get clear about her next career move.
• Sarah believed she would return to communications work, but discovered opportunities in the outplacement field.
• She took the entrepreneurial leap and now brings her business experience and her expertise in communications strategy, marketing, branding, and messaging to coach executives.

Links

• Sarah Friedell O’Connell on LinkedIn and Twitter. 
• www.changepointadvisors.com



Other Resources:

• Learn more about Co-Active Training Institute.

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Alisa Barcan is a Financial Coach and Consultant based in the UK who helps people rewrite their financial stories. She works with professionals and small business owners who wish to decipher their finances and improve their financial situation and relationship with money. Alisa is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review Ascend, a prize winner Chartered Certified Accountant and a qualified Coach from The University of Cambridge, UK.

Alisa grew up in Romania and never dreamed she would live anywhere but her homeland. When her partner was offered a Ph.D. scholarship in the UK, everything changed. She moved with him and never looked back. Initially, her career in political science and international relations was challenged as she has no permit to work in the UK. While she waited to get the proper permit, she took classes and had the opportunity to take some career assessments. The results of these tests pointed her in a totally different direction towards finance and accounting. The rest, as they say, is history! She became an accountant and analyst for 6 years and then started her own business as a financial coach.

In this episode we discuss:

• Alisa is from Romania and had no plans to relocate until her partner was offered a Ph.D. scholarship in the UK, and at that point, they chose to move. 
• Her career trajectory shifted drastically after she took classes that offered career assessments. She discovered strengths in finance and accounting and decided to apply for just one accounting job. She got the job and has been doing financial work since. 
• How Alisa decided to leave the corporate world and start her own business as a financial coach. 
• Alisa is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review Ascend, is a prize winner Chartered Certified Accountant, and is a qualified Coach from The University of Cambridge, UK. 

Links:

• Alisa Barcan on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Alisa’s Facebook Business Page. 
• www.thesavvycorner.com



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Lorraine Rise holds an M.S. in Human Resources Management as well as certifications in Human Resources (SHRM-CP), Resume Writing (CPRW) and Career Coaching (CPCC).

Lorraine has served well over 200 clients in over 30 industries, both public and private. Many of her clients come from some of the most recognizable firms in the country including Microsoft, Amazon, Fannie Mae, Morgan Stanley, and more. Career UpRising, LLC is located in the Washington DC metro area but serves clients all across the globe. Listen to Lorraine's inspirational podcast, Career UpRising, on InFlowRadio.com, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and more.

Lorraine has built her career in the practice of coaching others to succeed. Her career began in the health and weight loss industry, coaching hundreds of clients to reach their weight loss goals. As a Director and Regional Trainer for Jenny Craig Inc., she hired, trained and mentored dozens of employees in sales, customer service, and management. After a layoff in 2013, Lorraine made a career change into human resources. She has since supported the human resources and recruiting efforts at numerous firms in Information Technology. In 2015, she made another career change and founded her firm, Career UpRising. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The career journey that led Lorraine into the health and weight loss industry, working for Jenny Craig and a few other companies, and the experiences that led her to pursue a career in human resources and recruiting. 
• The moment Lorraine knew she was ready to start her own business.
• Her inspirational podcast, Career UpRising. 
• Contract work and the advantages it offers to an emerging independent coaching practice. 
• Lorraine’s coaching practice and her focus on people who are mid-later career.

Links:

• Lorraine Rise on LinkedIn and Twitter
• www.careeruprising.com
• Lorraine’s podcast, Career UpRising



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Mac Prichard is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, founded in Portland, Oregon in 2001, a job board and career hub for the Pacific Northwest with a mission to create more human hiring processes to improve the workforce for all. Mac is also the author of the book “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere” and host of the weekly career advice podcast, Find Your Dream Job.

Mac has had a varied career from his early years in Latin American policy and communications to working as a spokesman for elected officials and on political campaigns. Through everything he has done, his goal has always been to be of service and he has found numerous ways to fulfill that mission. Today, he runs his own PR firm and operates a regional job board, and career podcast in Portland, Oregon. He is quick to point out, however, that his path has not always been a smooth one over his 65 years, 40 of them as a working person, as he describes his lessons learned during two significant periods of unemployment in his career.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Mac became the first spokesperson for Boston’s Big Dig. 
• Mac’s experiences he had with unemployment and how those influenced his future career decisions. 
• The importance of communicating the value and direction a job candidate wants to take in a role, more than just their ability to do the job. 
• Mac shared how important it is to communicate to a potential employer how the role you are applying for is going to align with your career goals.
• He created Mac’s List to help job seekers in the Washington and Oregon region look skillfully for work and to help employers learn how to do an effective hiring process. 

Links

• Mac Prichard on LinkedIn and Twitter. 
• www.macslist.org
• www.prichardcommunications.com

Books mentioned in this episode:

• “Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond): The Complete Mac’s List Guide” by Mac Prichard
• “Land Your Dream Job Anywhere: The Complete Mac’s List Guide to Finding Work You Love” by Mac Prichard

Other Resources:

• Learn more about Boston’s Big Dig
• Learn more about the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation



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Jen Guillemin, with a background in arts leadership, counseling, and teaching is an arts advocate and creative problem solver. She has mentored thousands of student artists and has spearheaded many arts initiatives at the Boston University College of Fine Arts and is the founding director of the BU visual arts Summer Institute. 

Wendy Swart Grossman, with a background in the US and South African presidential campaigns, is a connector, a political and community organizer, a logistical wizard, and a visionary advocate/ activist for community building and engagement. She has held positions at Harvard's Museum of Science and Culture, and the Graduate School of Design as well as the Science Museum in London, UK and for many NGOs, nonprofits and social impact businesses. 

Wendy and Jen have been working, teaching, plotting, laughing and changing the world together since 2013. After first introducing and teaching their Cultural Entrepreneurship class at Boston University they have gone on to host symposia, write chapters and articles all at the intersections of Arts & Culture, Business & Technology and Social Impact. They are launching their own consulting firm - Creative Re/Frame - and are working on a book, with the working title: “Future Studios: A DIY Guide for Artists and Creative Practitioners in the New Economy.”

In this episode we discuss:

• Jen’s background in arts leadership, counseling, and teaching. She has mentored thousands of student artists and has championed arts initiatives at the Boston University College of Fine Arts and is the founding director of the BU visual arts Summer Institute. 
• Wendy is a connector, a political and community organizer, a logistical wizard, and a visionary advocate/ activist for community building and engagement. 
• Jen and Wendy have been working together since 2013, first teaching their Cultural Entrepreneurship class at Boston University. They have since hosted symposia, conferences and published articles on Arts & Culture, Business & Technology and Social Impact. 
• Wendy and Jen have launched a consulting firm called Creative Re/Frame.
• They are writing a book whose working title is: Future Studios: A DIY Guide for Artists and Creative Practitioners in the New Economy.

Links

• Wendy Swart Grossman on LinkedIn.
• Jen Guillemin on LinkedIn. 
• www.creativereframe.com

Resources Mentioned On This Episode:

• “Behind the Wheel: A mother’s journal of a year on the road.” by Wendy Swart Grossman
• IDEA 2020 on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Questrom School of Business in Boston. 
• Learn more about Michael Dukakis. 
• BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center at Boston University. 
• “Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life” by Robert N. Bellah



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