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    Transferable Skills

    TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
    Speaking with guests who have completely pivoted their careers while leveraging their past education, skills, and professional experience into a new and seemingly unrelated field. This is the show that will inspire you with how others have braved big and unconventional career changes, applying their transferable skills.



    EP 13: Teeg Stouffer - Takeaways
    Teeg Stouffer–whose diverse career spans radio broadcasting, nonprofit leadership, experiential marketing, and environmental activism–shares insights on communication, storytelling, decision-making, adaptability, and niche expertise, offering valuable lessons for evaluating job satisfaction and skills...READ MORE


    EP 12: Becky Altman - Takeaways
    Becky Altman’s inspiring career journey from clinical social work, to non-profit executive, to corporate HR and independent executive coaching is a true testament to the power of adaptability, the importance of building relationships, and leveraging transferable skills across varied professional landscapes...READ MORE


    EP 11: Paul Chanan - Takeaways
    Paul Chanan’s journey, from a fiercely independent child to a multifaceted professional and coach, offers profound lessons on self-awareness, resilience, and fostering growth in oneself and others. His experiences illustrate how competitive spirit and introspection can lead to personal and professional success...READ MORE


    EP 09: Brenda Snyder - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Brenda Snyder’s compelling and transformative career journey from hospital accounting to becoming a physician is a wonderful example of how life experiences, passion, and resilience in the face of challenges can lead to a deeply fulfilling career change. The valuable...READ MORE


    EP 08: Mike Shuman - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Michael Shuman transitioned his career from sports radio to becoming an experienced educator who doesn’t always follow the rules of “classically trained” teachers. The conversation explores themes such as overcoming fears, embracing risk, and developing a diverse skill set that can...READ MORE


    EP 07: Amanda DiFeterici - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Amanda DiFeterici transitioned from being a band teacher to working in tech sales with a stop in academia as a university librarian. Her story exemplifies the power of adapting transferable skills across different industries and roles, such as effective communication and...READ MORE


    EP 06: Mike Stephen - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Mike Stephen, a radio host and teacher, whose career spans over 18 years of broadcasting on WGN radio with his show Outside the Loop, reveals how curiosity, storytelling, and community engagement can shape a meaningful career. He has honed skills that allow him to connect deeply...READ MORE


    EP 05: Josh Anisfeld - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Josh Anisfeld’s journey is marked by a continuous drive to learn, adapt, and leverage skills across various fields, ultimately leading him to a leadership role in digital communications and marketing. The conversation delves into the importance of resourcefulness, relationship-building...READ MORE


    EP 04: Teresa Ging - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Teresa Ging analyzes her career from the world of investment banking to owning a successful bakery, Sugar Bliss, in downtown Chicago, offers invaluable insights into leveraging transferable skills, adapting to change, and finding passion in one’s career. Her story is a testament to...READ MORE


    EP 03: Marc Goldmann - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Marc Goldmann, whose career journey spans from management consulting to entrepreneurship, offers valuable insights into how employees can evaluate their current job satisfaction and success. Moreover, his experiences provide actionable tips on how to assess and leverage...READ MORE


    EP 02: Jordan Dietch - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    In a recent episode of "Transferable Skills," we had the pleasure of hosting Jordan Dietch, whose journey from a bail bondsman to a head of product offers valuable lessons and insights for anyone looking to evaluate their current job satisfaction, success, and skills. Here are some...READ MORE


    EP 01: Leo Loeffler - PRACTICAL ADVICE & INSPIRATIONAL TAKEAWAYS
    Leo Loeffler's career journey from digital marketing into tour guiding offers valuable lessons on the importance of transferable skills, evaluating job satisfaction, and taking actionable steps toward career fulfillment. The takeaways from this conversation can...READ MORE


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