The Andy Storch Show (Own Your Career Own Your Life)

Achieving Big Goals by Focusing on Controllable Factors: Insights from Andy Storch

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400

After some time off, I'm excited to reconnect and share updates from my life and career, and more importantly, extract valuable lessons that you can apply in your own journey.

In this episode, I'll talk about:

The importance of focusing on what you can control, especially when faced with challenges and big goals—something we all can relate to, whether it's navigating a tough job market or overcoming personal obstacles.
My experiences, including the ups and downs of hosting a major conference, living abroad in Spain, and the ongoing effort to learn a new language.
How mindset and intentional actions can propel us forward even in uncertain times.

Tune in as we journey together through real stories, strategies, and the power of a growth mindset. Whether you're striving to advance your career, looking for fresh motivation, or simply want to hear about navigating life's complexities, this episode has something valuable for you.

Let's own our challenges, take control of what we can, and push toward our big goals together.

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Goal Achievement Mastery: Five Steps to Achieving Your Goals

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, we'll explore:

The essence of effective goal setting and the importance of aligning them with your personal values and purpose.
Actionable strategies for goal attainment.
Setting SMART goals and making detailed plans to embracing a growth mindset and harnessing the power of accountability.

Whether you're aiming to write a book, excel in your career, or embrace a healthier lifestyle, these steps will help you move forward with clarity and determination. Tune in as we unlock the secrets to transforming aspirations into reality and learn how to leverage accountability for unwavering commitment and success.

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Navigating Career Obstacles: Strategies for Career Resilience and Growth

Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I dive into a deeply personal and motivating discussion on the inherent challenges life throws our way, especially when aspiring to big dreams or grappling with setbacks like job loss or business downturns.

I will share:

How adopting a philosophy of resilience can transform challenges into stepping stones toward success.
The significance of mindset
The reality of facing obstacles

Whether you're contemplating entrepreneurship, climbing the corporate ladder, or simply trying to fulfill your personal and professional goals, I offer insightful advice on navigating these paths while staying true to yourself.

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Embracing Imperfection: How Growth Mindset Can Propel Your Professional Life

Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Your host, Andy Storch, dives deep into the empowering world of the growth mindset, challenging the allure of perfectionism and promoting the concept of progress over perfection.

Andy shares:

His reflections on how striving for an unattainable ‘perfect’ can hold us back, while embracing imperfection can lead to innovation, growth, and ultimately, fulfillment.
The importance of prioritizing what truly matters in life—beyond work—highlighting the significance of health, family, and personal well-being.
Actionable insights on how adopting a growth mindset and reassessing life’s priorities can not only prevent burnout but also enhance overall happiness and productivity.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that’s bound to inspire you to make meaningful changes in both your professional and personal life. Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to start owning your life with a solo-growth mindset!

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Three Mindsets to Embrace Uncertainty and Challenges with Andy Storch

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

n today's solo episode, I delve deep into three powerful mindsets that can revolutionize the way we embrace uncertainty and challenges. As the world around us continuously evolves, it's crucial we equip ourselves with the tools to not only survive but thrive amidst change. Today's conversation will reveal actionable insights inspired by my experiences, client discussions, and keynotes on navigating uncertainty with confidence.

We will explore:

The Ownership Mindset, which emphasizes taking control of what's within our power
The Growth Mindset, fostering a belief in continuous learning and improvement
The Abundance Mindset, inviting us to see life's limitless possibilities.

These perspectives are more than just attitudes – they're transformative approaches to life's unpredictable moments that we can all benefit from. Get ready to enrich your outlook, discover the true potential within challenges, and learn how to turn any adversity into an opportunity for growth.

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Mastering Valuable Future Skills: Insights on Key Competencies for Success with Andy Storch

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I discuss the most valuable skills of the future. I share insights from a keynote presentation I recently delivered and present 6 essential skills that are currently valuable and will become increasingly important in the future.

From curiosity and learning to empathy and communication, I delve into the significance of these skills for both individuals and organizations. As the world of work continues to evolve, the ability to adapt and collaborate becomes crucial, and I emphasize the need for a growth mindset and ownership. Tune in as I share my thoughts on the skills that will shape the future of work and how you can start developing them today.

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Navigating Career Development in 2024 with Ahmad Mansur

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Today we dive deep into the heart of career development, exploring the importance of taking ownership of your career path.

We'll discuss:

The essential shift from operating in reaction mode to creating a career with intention and vision
Reframing career challenges
Networking the right way
Why personal branding is vital for long-term success
Risks and rewards of career exploration at different life stages
The future landscape of work
Building meaningful communities in a remote workforce era

Whether you're looking to take ownership of your career or simply interested in personal growth, this episode is for you.

Ahmad is an futurist, educator, speaker and entrepreneur. He is the managing partner of a global education, consulting and venture company that develops a portfolio of brands for lifelong learners to access leadership, talent and personal development training through online courses, workshops, catalyst events, media channels, learning journeys and change labs.

A globally recognized thought leader, Ahmad advises start-ups, government ministries, and colleges and universities on the future of education, talent and economy. He shares his insights on a broad range of topics with audiences worldwide through keynotes, panel discussions, and executive sessions at premiere events. His leadership model for designing and facilitating large-scale innovation engagements is officially cited as a business case at the Harvard Business School.

His primary practice areas include educational leadership, collaborative innovation, adult learning, career education, adaptive leadership, workforce development, strategic facilitation, deep futures research, community engagement, and learning hubs/centers.

Ahmad has previously served as an Economic Opportunities Fellow with the Aspen Institute, Presidential Fellow at Saybrook University and as a mayoral appointee to Rockefeller Global 100 Resilient Cities initiative.

Ahmad earned master’s in Strategic Leadership from St. Mary’s College, Master of Education (M.Ed) in Adult Learning and Development from San Francisco State University, and received his executive training at the Harvard Kennedy School, Center for Public Leadership.

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Owning Your Career Amidst Uncertainty and Layoffs

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

As I record this in the beginning of March 2024, there seems to be a lot of fear and uncertainty in the economy and job markets. On the one hand, companies are performing well and the stock market is hitting all-time highs. And while the unemployment rate in the US is also quite low, there also seems to be a lot of rightsizing, transforming, cost-cutting, and reductions-in-force happening. Most of those are code for layoffs.

So no matter what is going on in your organization or business, I want to share some advice that can be helpful to anyone facing uncertainty or even potential layoffs (or transformations).

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3 Mindset Shifts that will Change Your Life

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode I share 3 powerful mindset shifts that can change your life. I dive into the concepts of ownership mindset, growth mindset, and abundance mindset, and provide real-life examples of how these shifts have transformed my own life. By adopting these mindsets, you can learn to take responsibility for your actions, embrace challenges, and believe in the abundance of opportunities around you. Tune in to discover how these mindset shifts can help you own your career and life.

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Time management tips to help you achieve more of your goals in 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0400

As we usher in the new year, it's the perfect time for us to hone our time-management skills and set our sights on achieving big goals in 2024. If you've been following my work on reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the year ahead, you know how crucial it is to revisit your objectives quarterly, leverage habits for success, and challenge yourself with stretch goals.

In today's episode, we're going to cover:

Common challenges of mastering our schedules in a distraction-filled world
My top ten time management tips to help you be intentional and take command of your career and life.
How to gracefully decline those meetings that clog up our calendars, prioritize tasks using tools like the Eisenhower matrix, and why it's vital to plan your day to avert the pitfalls of reactive living.
The power of routine, including the transformative morning ritual that's boosted my productivity
Why understanding the trade-offs of time can help you ensure you're investing it wisely.
The importance of managing social media consumption, and why stepping away might just be the breath of fresh air your mental health needs.

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with strategies to own your time and ultimately, own your life. So, whether you're a professional looking to level up your time management game or someone eager to carve out more time for what truly matters, this is the episode you can't afford to miss.

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Reflecting on 2023 and setting goals and habits for 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing my process and my reflections on 2023 and my goals and "big rocks" I've set for 2024 as well as the habits I want to use to achieve those goals. This should help you think about your own goals for 2024 and what you want to achieve.

If you work in talent development, come join our community and our conference in 2024!

Software I mentioned in this episode that I am using:

Notion for productivity and collaboration

Superhuman for email

Heartbeat for community and courses

Castmagic for podcast show notes

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Thrive in Your Career: Game-Changing Actions to Fuel Your Success and Happiness

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0400

As we celebrate National Career Development Month, I share an exhaustive list of actionable strategies that can support your own career growth and help you support others in their career journeys. From setting clear goals and identifying strengths to expanding your network and staying adaptable, these tips will empower you to take ownership of your career and achieve greater success and fulfillment. Whether you're a talent development professional, leader, or an individual looking to advance in your career, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical steps for owning your career and creating a brighter future.

You will learn:

The importance of setting clear and specific goals for career development.
How to identify personal strengths and areas for improvement to enhance career growth.
Strategies for seeking out learning opportunities and staying informed about industry trends.
The benefits of building a strong network and engaging in mentoring or coaching relationships.
The significance of taking ownership of one's career, demonstrating initiative, and staying adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges.

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Not Feeling Fulfilled in your Career? Here's what to do

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode I dive into what steps you can take if you are not feeling fulfilled in your career. Learn how to navigate that stuck feeling and move beyond it so that you can move closer to your desired career and life.

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Lessons from Abroad: Embracing Fear and Following Your Dreams in Career and Life

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

I dive deep into the valuable lessons learned by a big move with my family from Orlando, Florida to Barcelona, Spain.

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Lessons learned from pursuing dreams and living abroad

2. Overcoming fear of failure and embracing a growth mindset

3. The importance of conscious decision-making and prioritization in career and life

4. Balancing ambition and career advancement with personal commitments

5. The power of courage in pursuing goals and creating new opportunities

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The Power of Just Starting: How Podcasting Transformed My Career and Life

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

In today's episode, I'm sharing my podcasting journey and how I went from newbie to 1000 episodes and why you just need to get started to achieve goals you can't even imagine right now. Let's go!

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Playing the Long Game to Achieve Big Goals with Consistent Action and Patience

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Do you dream of achieving significant career goals that feel beyond your reach? Are you willing to put in the effort to make those dreams a reality? If so, I have the solution for you. By embracing the power of playing the long game, you can achieve the career success you desire. The key to success is consistency, persistence, and a willingness to put in the work day after day, month after month, and year after year. When you adopt this approach, you will see that the result you have been dreaming of is no longer out of reach, but instead becomes a tangible achievement.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Explore the immense benefits of prioritizing long-term career prospects for a fulfilling journey.
Master the art of creating and tackling big milestones to unlock your true potential.
Understand how staying determined and patient paves the way for exceptional accomplishments.
Develop lasting habits and expand your network for a prosperous future.
Embrace the importance of recognizing minor successes and self-reflection for continuous growth.

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The importance of knowing who you are and loving yourself

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing a really profound and important lesson I've learned recently that I've seen reinforced as I go out in the world. I'm talking about building confidence, knowing who you are, and loving yourself.

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Lessons from hosting another conference and Leveraging Strengths to Own Your Career

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

I grew up very shy and scared of rejection, so it's amazing that I'm now speaking on stages an organizing events. Here are some lessons from hosting my second conference as well as the importance of leaning into your strengths.

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Handling challenges - what to do when things don't go your way?

Fri, 12 May 2023 11:53:00 -0400

Today I'm releasing a new solo episode to help you deal with challenges that come up - whether layoffs, health challenges, or something else. We all face challenges and there may not ever be a perfect solution but we have to try to make the best of things and remember that often we can't control the situation but we can control how we respond. I hope this helps.

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Goal Setting 2023

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:51:00 -0400

Have you set your goals for 2023 yet? In this episode I will be leading you through a 5-step process that I use when I am setting goals. This process will support you to maximize your year, set yourself up for success, and take ownership of your career and life.

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How to Own Your Time and Spend it Wisely

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:27:00 -0400

As we head into the holiday season, whether you have just a few days off, or a few weeks... it is important to be intentional about how you spend your time! How you spend your time can make all the difference for your future success. Check out this episode for inspiration and advice on being more intentional with what you do with your time.

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Additional Strategies to Own Your Life & Achieve More

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:39:00 -0400

Looking for even more ways to own your career? Check out this new episode for additional strategies to really own your career & future!

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How to Own Your Career as a Leader

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0400

I was interviewed by Massimo Backus on the Leadership Mind Podcast about how to own your career as a leader.

Highlights from this interview include:

My biggest shifts that happened whenever I continued down the path of growth
How to start actually implementing the information you are learning instead of just consuming and forgetting it
How to discern what will be a quality use of your time and money when you are choosing how to invest in yourself and your growth
My anecdotes to getting caught in comparison
The trends I see organizations implementing to combat uncertainty and volatility in organizations
The three pillars to success career development and growth

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbiewinterbottom/

Five Imperatives for HR Professionals with Barbie Winterbottom

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:32:00 -0400

HR is one of the most challenging, rewarding, and misunderstood professions in the corporate space and in this session we are going to address the challenges and best practices as well as the five imperatives for being successful in HR today.

Barbie Winterbottom is a consultant, coach, speaker, and former CHRO. Barbie’s Five Imperatives of HR have been shared and used by many HR professionals around the world.

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How to Achieve Your Big, Scary Goals

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:28:00 -0400

Do your big goals feel a little out of reach? Do you get intimated when you think of them and maybe even end up in analysis paralysis when planning how to achieve them? In this episode, I give you best practices for going after those big goals and how to have success doing it!

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Prioritizing Activities to Achieve Your Goals

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:33:00 -0400

Do you know what top things you need to be doing to achieve your goals? Do you make them a priority in your life? It necessary to make time and space for the things that will propel us forward even when we get caught in the rat race of life. This episode will give you the insights and motivation to hep you start prioritizing activity that will support you in achieving your goals.

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Dealing with Comparison

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Nearly all of us get stuck in the game of comparison and it can be discouraging and derail us from our goals. If you've been feeling extra critical of yourself lately because you've been comparing yourself to others, this episode is for you!

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Owning Your Life and Maintaining Momentum

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

We are nearing the end of this year... how are you maintaining your momentum towards your goals? Discover the ways to keep your momentum strong as you are working towards building your career and taking ownership over your life.

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https://www.karenallen.co/

Developing a Growth Mindset for Fulfillment with Karen Allen

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

When it comes to building a successful, fulfilling career, one of the things I hear about most often is the need to develop a growth mindset. I also hear from clients all the time that they want their employees to have more of a growth mindset.

But what does that mean? And how can we develop more of a growth mindset?

Today we are going to talk about how to develop a growth and resilient mindset to help you do anything in your career.

My guest is Karen Allen, who is an author, speaker, and coach who empowers highly motivated individuals and business leaders to harness the power of their mindset and develop the self-awareness necessary to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Karen is also the author of the new book, Stop and Shift.

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https://theantonioneves.com/

Stop Living on Autopilot with Antonio Neves

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:31:00 -0400

So many people in the world are operating on autopilot. They are drifting along waiting for others to tell them what to do or they are making decisions based on society, not what they really want. One big consequence of this is an increase in complacency and burnout.

In this session today, we are going to share some best practices for beating burnout and overcoming complacency in your career

My guest today is Antonio Neves, who is an author, speaker, podcaster, and all around awesome guy to follow on this subject. His latest book, Stop Living on Autopilot, is all about how to take responsibility for your life and rediscover a bolder, happier, you.

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How to stay on track for your goals

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Owning your career also means taking ownership over the goals that will get you there! Do you struggle to stay on track with your goals? This is the episode for you!

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You Are the Brand in Your Career with Mike Kim

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Have you given much thought to your personal brand and how it can impact your career?Your brand or reputation plays a bigger factor in your career success than you might think and today we are going to talk about how to improve your personal brand. Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Mike Kim, who is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create impact with their ideas and get their message heard.

Mike has been helping people build personal brand businesses via his podcast, writing, coaching, and workshops and most recently published a bestselling book called You Are The Brand .

I’ve been following Mike’s work for years and he has inspired me to share more of my story, build my brand, and even host the virtual summit that this interview comes from.

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https://mikekim.com/

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https://www.maryhendersoncoaching.com/

Becoming an Authority and Building Your Personal Brand with Mary Henderson

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In the past, promotions were often given out based on tenure or experience. Today there are many factors including someone’s authority, reputation, and personal brand. And if you are not focusing on developing these things, you might be missing out but don’t worry because we are going to address that in our session today

Mary Henderson is personal branding specialist who helps coaches, consultants, and business owners build a brilliant brand and achieve more success. She is also the creator of Authority 5.0 Magazine and a new SaaS platform that measures your authority and brand.

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Developing a Strong Mindset to Own Your Career

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Mindset is everything! Especially when it comes to making bold moves in your career. You must develop a strong mindset in order to truly own your career and I am breaking down how you can do just that in this episode of the Own Your Career Show!

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Building Your Personal Brand to Own Your Career Part 2

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I am sharing some more tips for building your personal brand. I strongly believes there are benefits to being mindful and intentional about it, and leveraging a strong personal brand can help build a brand with your company. It can even help attract and retain talent at your organization. A personal brand is particularly important for entrepreneurs and growing a business.

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Leveraging Feedback to Achieve More Success

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400

If you want to achieve more success in your life, including career success, feedback is critical to doing that. In this episode, I share with you how you can go about receiving feedback and then leveraging that to better understand what is leading you to success and what is keeping you from it.

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https://www.linseypollak.com/

Navigate Your Career through the Changing World of Work with Lindsey Pollak

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The working world has changed so much over the last few years. Are you looking to find more?

Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and an expert on guiding careers in the ever-changing, multigenerational workplace. Lindsey is also the author of multiple books including College to Career, Becoming the Boss, The Remix and Recalculating.

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Reflections on 100+ episodes of Own Your Career

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:24:00 -0400

100 episodes of the Own Your Career Podcast! In this episode, I reflect on the lessons I've learned on this journey. I start all the way back with the first steps I took towards changing my career and starting my first ever podcast. I hope this episode inspires you to keep going and allow yourself and your business to grow and evolve as you do!

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https://www.madelinemann.com/

How to not be Overlooked, Underpaid or Undervalued with Arika Pierce

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Are you ready for some motivation to go out and achieve your career goals? Are you looking for some habits to help you be more effective and successful in your career?

Arika Pierce is a Leadership Coach, attorney, author and speaker. After spending over 15 years in corporate leadership positions, she now works with organizations to develop their professionals by ensuring they have the right tools and resources to excel in their organizations and become high-performing leaders. She is the author of The Millennial’s Playbook to Adulting and the 7 Daily Habits of Successful Millennial Leaders and hosts The Millennial Boardroom podcast. Arika believes that leadership is a journey, not a destination.

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https://www.madelinemann.com/

Turning an Interview into a Job Offer with Madeline Mann

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

So much work goes into getting a job interview, but how do you turn that interview into an actual job offer? So often people land job interviews but then find themselves in second place or worse and don’t land the job.

In today’s interview, we are going to talk about how to not let these opportunities slip through your fingers so that you get more job offers in the future.

Madeline Mann is a career strategist and coach who has been featured on ABC, Bloomberg and Wall Street Journal. Madeline’s daily “tangerine tips” are viewed by thousands of job seekers every week.

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Be the Boss of your Resume with Diana Alt

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:09:00 -0400

Are you ready to be the boss of your own career? Are you wondering how to set yourself up for future career success?

Diana K Alt is a career strategist and coach who believes that work should feel GOOD for everyone! Diana is also someone who is not afraid to challenge the status queue and shake things up in the career space.

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How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World with Dorie Clark

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:02:00 -0400

Do you sometimes feel stuck or frustrated because you aren’t making enough progress toward your goals? Well today’s interview is all about looking at the bigger picture and playing the long game.

Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and was recognized as the #1 communications coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards

She teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and she is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine

And Dorie Clark’s latest book, The Long Game, is about how to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world.

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https://dorieclark.com/

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Repurposing Your Career with Marc Miller

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Are you an experienced veteran who is looking to find purpose to drive you in the second half of your career? Well this interview is all about how to repurpose your career for those who have already been working for 20+ years.

Marc Miller is the founder of Career Pivot, which helps those in the second half of life design careers that they can grow into for the next 30 years. He is also the author of Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life and the host of the award winning Repurpose Your Career Podcast. Marc is a recovering engineer, a multipotentialite, and a professional career changer as he has made six career pivots over the last 40+ years. He and his wife, Lotus, became expats in 2018 when they moved to Mexico.

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How to Pursue Conscious Careers with Chelsea C. Williams

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Have you ever thought about how your career aligns with your values and what matters most to you? That is what Chelsea is going to be talking about today in this episode.

Chelsea C. Williams is a Workplace and Career Strategist and international speaker. She is passionate about reimagining work and leadership and has been named to the Forbes 1000 list of upstart entrepreneurs redefining the American Dream.

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www.mycollegecode.com

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How to know if you're in the right career - Questions to ask

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Self-awareness and self-reflection are the foundation to owning your career. Here are some questions to ask that I cover in this podcast episode:

What are your strengths? What are you good at?
What are your weaknesses? What frustrates you?
What energizes you and gets you excited?
When do you feel you are doing your best work?
How or where do you want to grow in your career?
How or where do you want to contribute in your career?
Does your current job or career give you growth potential?
Do you feel like your work aligns with your purpose and it matters?
What are you curious about? What do you want to learn about?

You can also find these in my LinkedIn post on the subject.

Check out the YouTube video from Leanne Hughes on whether you should stay or leave your job and here is a link to the podcast episode.

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Building Your Personal Brand to Own Your Career

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Your personal brand is not just about logos and brand colors, your personal brand is who you show up as everyday and what you want to be known for. Everyone has a personal brand whether they realize it or not. Personal brands are not just for entrepreneurs. Listen in to find out why your personal brand is so important for taking ownership of your career and life.

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https://www.toddcherches.com/

How You Can Be Happier in Your Career Life with Todd Cherches

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Do you want to be happier in your career? Todd Cherches actually provides an eye-opening model on how to do it!

Todd Cherches is an executive coach, CEO, and lecturer at top schools like NYU and Columbia in NYC. His coaching model that he shares with us is his most popular among NYU and Columbia grad students and corporate workshops. Todd is also a TEDx speaker and Marshall Goldsmith 100 coach and the author of the book VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinedidonato/

From Paycheck to Purpose with Ken Coleman

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Are you still searching for your dream job? Want to gain more clarity in your purpose? Well in today’s interview, we are going to give you the information you need to plot a clear path to the work you love.

Ken is Ken Coleman is the #1 bestselling author of The Proximity Principle and host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Ken Coleman Show. As America’s Career Coach, he helps people discover what they do best so they can do work they love and produce the results that matter most to them. Ken’s new book is called From Paycheck to Purpose is all about finding a clear path to doing work you love.

Connect with Ken:

https://careerrev.com/

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You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

Why and Where to Network

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Having just come back from 4 conferences over 2 weeks, Andy shares in this episode why it is so important to network and where the best places to network are.

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6 Professional Development Trends for Learning in the New World of Work

Six Important Trends in Professional Development with Al Dea

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy welcomes Al Dea to the show. Al Dea is the founder of Betterwork Labs, a talent advisory firm focused on helping companies create cultures where their people can thrive. He is a speaker, advisor, and researcher on talent development, corporate learning, and career and workplace trends. Al is passionate about helping individuals and organizations create diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented cultures that unlock individual purpose and potential to achieve high performance.

Al Dea is the host of the MBA Insider podcast. He researches, writes, and speaks on corporate learning, workplace trends, and talent strategy. His thinking and insights have been published in outlets like Business Insider, Training Magazine, The World Economic Forum, Inc., and Time Magazine. Al previously worked at Salesforce.com as a product marketer, helping launch products that touch thousands of customers. He was also a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, advising Fortune 500 companies on developing and executing digital transformation, employee engagement, and leadership development. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from Boston College and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

What Al Dea is observing in the corporate world, how learning in the workplace is transitioning, and what these changes are leading to.
The definition of a fractional MBA and how you can still capture the value of an MBA.
Why leadership development should go beyond hypo and the two things that have helped the shift away from hypo.
How coaching is becoming more corporate-friendly and why it can help propel your career.
What you can do to begin furthering your own career through the creator economy in addition to building a personal brand.
The six trends Al Dea outlined in this podcast and his informational LinkedIn post.

Connect with Al Dea:

Betterwork Labs

Connect with Andy Storch here:

You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinedidonato/

Creating an Authentic Career Direction with Christine DiDonato

Mon, 23 May 2022 10:08:00 -0400

Nearly two-thirds of US employees report that they are looking for a new job and if you are one of them, it is important to be clear on what you are looking for. Christine DiDonato is here to support you with creating clarity of vision for your career. You will learn a simple framework to help you unlock an authentic picture of your future and back it up with actions that can be taken today!

This episode is a recording from the Own Your Career Summit that I hosted a few months back.

Christine is an Author, Speaker, Facilitator, and LinkedIn Learning course creator who enables emerging professionals to be in the driver's seat of their career path.

Connect with Christine:

https://careerrev.com/

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You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

What to do if Things Are Not Going Your Way

Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I share with you what you can do when your plans don't quote turn out how you wanted them to. It can feel disappointing and discouraging but there is a way to pick yourself up and get re-focused on your end goal.

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You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

Building Your Network to Prepare for the Future

Mon, 09 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, Andy explains the importance of networking and building your community in order to prepare for your future. He shares his best tips on how to network and how to get started right now.

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You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

Investing in Continuous Learning to Prepare for the Future

Mon, 02 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I share with you the importance of continuous learning and how that can look for you in your own life.

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You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

The Future of Work

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I share with you what the future of work is going to look like and how you can prepare yourself for the shifts.

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You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy welcomes Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie just released a new book called Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive. She shares the research she did for this book and what she discovered about what people want in their careers.

Julie Winkle Giulioni is also the co-author of the book Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want with Beverly Kaye. She is also a thought leader, a learning designer, an author, and a speaker. She operates on the belief that everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential, and she works with organizations and leaders who want to make that happen.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The background of Julie Winkle Giulioni’s new book and why we should be thinking about this new way of working.
How you can find other ways to grow and find fulfillment outside of the promotion mindset and the challenges you may face in changing this mindset.
Her multidimensional career framework and the different ways to continue career growth and help retain employees.
Julie Winkle Giulioni’s advice for creating a fulfilling career as an employee and what leaders can do to assist their employees with more contribution or fulfillment.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!

Connect with Julie Winkle Guilioni:

Promotions Are So Yesterday

Setting a Vision to Own Your Career

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, Andy shares the LinkedIn Live he recorded on why it is so important to get clarity on your vision and where you are going if you truly want to own your career.

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You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

To become a founding member and get a discounted rate on the Own Your Career Community, join us here: http://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/community

Building Self-Awareness to Own Your Career

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, Andy shares the Linkedin Live he recorded on how self-awareness is a key factor to owning your career and having the career success you are seeking.

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Mastering Virtual Meetings and Communication with Lauren Sergy

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy welcomes guest Lauren Sergy. She is an expert on mastering virtual meetings and communication, helping people and companies across many different industries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She’s worked with companies like KPMG, Cargill, Grant Thornton, T-Mobile, and more. Lauren is also the author of the book The Handy Communication Answer Book, which was featured on the Library Journal’s Best Books of 2017. Her latest book is called UNMUTE!: How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

What Lauren Sergy is observing in virtual communication as she works with different companies and people.
How you can combat Zoom fatigue and why people are experiencing it.
Where communication is broken in the workplace and what we can do to address it in our organizations.
What the impetus was for her latest book and why she’s so passionate about the topic of virtual meetings.
Lauren Sergy’s recommendations for maintaining your sanity if you’re in a lot of Zoom meetings every day.
Some steps you can take to become more comfortable with public speaking in a virtual environment.
Why you need to master virtual communication skills and how it can create opportunities for connection.
Lauren Sergy’s advice for using virtual communication to advance your career.
Why being able to speak is the single best way to advance your career.
What owning your career means and how you can take charge of yours.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

linkedin.com/in/laurensergy

Connect with Lauren Sergy:

laurensergy.com

youtube.com/c/LaurenSergy1

From Tattoo Industry to Corporate with Brad Stewart

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Brad Stewart has a very unique career story that I am excited to share with you today.

Brad left school and went into the tattoo industry where he spent roughly the next 10 years. He lived and breathed the lifestyle – gangsters, parties, drugs, you name it!

Then he decided his life needed to change, and he did a complete ‘180’ – He started to have his tattoos (hands, throat, neck) removed, and moved into Real Estate, before making his way into the corporate arena where he is now a marketing manager at a superannuation fund in Sydney. He has done this within 3 years of turning corporate, and has no university degree or formal education. He has knuckled down and done the hard work.

His experience might be valuable to you if you are out there stuck in a rut at the moment and feel there is no way out of what you’re doing, or that you'll never get to where you want to go. Or, to those who want to change careers and are too scared, or don’t want to leave their comfort zone - Brad's story will inspire you and instill hope.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

linkedin.com/in/bradstewart2020

Connect with Brad Stewart:

https://www.bstewart.com.au/

Influencing in Talent Development with Vivian Blade

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode of OWN YOUR CAREER, Vivian Blade is Andy’s guest. Vivian Blade is a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader. She works with the world’s top brands, equipping leaders to build better, more resilient workplaces equipped to thrive in spite of insurmountable odds. She helps companies solve the pressing burnout, turnover, and workplace culture challenges. Vivian Blade is the author of three books, including Resilience Ready: The Leader’s Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises, FuelForward: Discover Proven Practices to Fuel Your Career Forward, and her most recent book, Influence in Talent Development, which unpacks how to scale this essential skill for greater impact.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

Vivian Blade’s background in the corporate world and how she moved into the talent development space.
Why she wrote her latest book and who this book can help.
What the FuelForward model is, how it’s used, and the three fundamental accelerators you should know about to advance your career.
The things you should be thinking about in order to fuel forward in your career.
How social capital impacts your ability to influence.
The role Vivian Blade says courage and authenticity can play in becoming influential in your organization.
Why having vulnerability and empathy can help you come to an understanding of others’ opinions and ideas.
The difference between being an influencer and being influential and how each one is used.
The advice Vivian Blade would give to people who are struggling with job uncertainty right now.
The five principles of resilience and how to apply them to your situation.
Her final piece of advice for becoming more successful and influential in your organization.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

linkedin.com/in/vivianblade

Connect with Vivian Blade:

vivianblade.com

vivian@vivianblade.com

https://www.amazon.com/Vivian-Blade/e/B010GMH7CK

Liz Wiseman on Impact Players

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of OWN YOUR CAREER, Andy’s guest is author Liz Wiseman. She is the author of the NY Times bestselling book Multipliers and has a new book out called Impact Players. She is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. Her book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work, and Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact.

Liz Wiseman is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley. Some of her recent clients include Apple, AT&T, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and more. She’s been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking, and in 2019, she was recognized as the top leadership thinker in the world. She has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at BYU and Stanford University as a former executive at Oracle, where she worked as the Vice President of Oracle University and is the global leader for human resources development.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

Why Liz Wiseman wrote her latest book and why it’s so timely right now.
The difference between rock-solid contributors and impact players and how their managers describe them.
The story of her rise at Oracle and how she eventually forged her own path.
How doing what’s on the agenda and important to the business and leadership can help you become an impact player in your organization.
The reason influence is more about having a service mindset than a big voice.
What upward empathy means and how you can use that in your role at your company.
Why some impact players have natural skills and others have learned skills.
How you can build a workforce of impact players and use your training dollars in other areas.
Why most managers prefer to hire people who are fun.
Some actionable advice from Liz Wiseman on how to help contributors become impact players.
Some practical tips for how you can help your employees convert from contributors to impact players.
How micromanaging your employees can prevent them from becoming impact players on your team.
What managers can do to give their people a fighting chance at working as impact players.
Some ways organizations can foster a culture of impact players.
A preview of Liz Wiseman’s new career advice blog.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

linkedin.com/in/lizwiseman

Connect with Liz Wiseman:

impactplayersbook.com

Influencing hope through stories with Kelly Dozois

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of OWN YOUR CAREER, Kelly Dozois joins Andy for a conversation about hope and humanity and using storytelling for influence. She’s been a consultant and leadership and organizational instruction designer for over 20 years, working with companies like Apple and Cargill to develop highly interactive, discovery-based learning programs.

Kelly Dozois is also an expert on leadership, influence, communication, storytelling, and inclusive leadership. She is also a solution partner with Advantage Performance Group. She’s the founder and creator of Ocean Beach Consulting, and before that, she was Vice President of Human Resources Development for Gap Inc., where she was responsible for the development of 160,000 employees worldwide and the executive development of senior management. She has been traveling part-time and working from her 24-foot Sprinter van since February 2021, observing, experiencing, and listening to stories.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

What prompted Kelly Dozois to begin traveling in her van and what she’s learning from the experience.
Why telling our stories and listening to others’ stories can significantly shift the relationship container, which can shift the work that we do together.
How she learned to engage in conversation with strangers because she was traveling solo and the conversations that stuck with her.
Why some people have a very optimistic outlook on life versus a more pessimistic outlook and how you can adjust your perspective.
How stories create connection and why that’s so important for businesses.
The reason stories guide our lives and how that happens.
How you can begin to change your internal voice to realize that you do have an interesting story to tell.
Kelly Dozois’s tips for leveraging storytelling lessons to influence positive change around us in our workplaces.
Her advice for using storytelling in talent development and creating better leaders.
Why crafting a good story has to have authenticity and vulnerability in the storytelling.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

You can grab my free 5-step guide to owning your career at:

linkedin.com/in/kelly-dozois-40146a5

Connect with Kelly Dozois:

oceanb.com

instagram.com/ontheroadwithhope

Achieving Big Goals and Making 2022 Your Best Year Ever

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:16:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing my best advice on how to achieve big goals and make 2022 your best year ever. i'm also sharing a personal update about my cancer journey. I'm officially cancer free! Have a list.

And go grab bonus resources at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-nft-journey/id1596156196

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Agile Unemployment with Sabina Sulat

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Own Your Career Podcast, Andy’s guest is Sabina Sulat. She is an accomplished HR and organizational development and learning executive. She’s spent the better part of the past two decades studying how organizations function and how people work. She’s been a consultant to multiple global and Fortune 1,000 organizations, and Sabina Sulat considers the primary purpose of her work to advise organizations on how to enable their employees to develop and grow.

In 2020, Sabina Sulat recognized the impact COVID-19 would have on the American worker, forcing millions of people to lose their jobs in the wake of the pandemic. Inspired by her own period of unemployment, she began working on a book to help others navigate the path of being unemployed. Her new book is called Agile Unemployment: Your Guide to Thriving While Out of Work. She is dedicated to helping those who are unemployed navigate the uncertain waters.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

The story behind Sabina Sulat’s new book and how she and Andy became friends.
Why she believes everyone should write a book and how it can change the trajectory of your life.
The reason she almost gave up on her book and why she pushed through to the end.
Why she wrote this particular book and feels so passionately about this subject.
What you can do to combat the loss of your identity during unemployment and reconstruct yourself outside of work.
How you can use a period of unemployment to get intentional about what you’re doing with your career and your life.
Sabina Sulat’s advice for reevaluating your career and deciding if it’s time to move in another direction.
Why she viewed being laid off as a blessing and how it allowed her to help others going through the same transition.
Who her book is written for and what she wants people to take away from it.
The advice she’d give to someone who is out of work right now.
How you can support someone if you know they’re out of work.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

linkedin.com/in/sabinasulat

Connect with Sabina Sulat:

reworkingworks.com

Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You with Mark Herschberg

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, he has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at starts up and Fortune 500s. He teaches MIT's Career Success Accelerator at MIT. At Harvard, he helped create a platform to teach finance at prominent business schools.

In this episode, he talks about the essential skills you need for career success; cryptography and how to stay safe online; and shares his career journey.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/

Connect with Mark Herschberg:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/

Using Improv to Develop Leaders and Own Your Career with Erin Diehl

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Erin Diehl, business improv educator, failfluencer, and professional zoombie who is ready to help you Improve It!

In this episode, Erin shares what improv is, why we should be thinking about it in business and meetings, and how it can help you own your career. She also gives insight into how run a great virtual meeting with virtual icebreakers.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/

Connect with Erin Diehl:

https://www.learntoimproveit.com/

@keepinitrealdiehl

Engineering Your Career with Shawn Washburn

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Shawn Washburn, manufacturing engineer and consultant. He helps companies individuals solve problems, streamline and automate processes, and maximize the value of their people. He is also host of the Engineering Your Business Podcast, helping you optimize your processes and people to do more with what you have.

Andy and Shawn discuss the importance of curiosity in our careers; finding efficiencies in our businesses to maximize our time; and how to use google or excel for business success.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Engineering Your Business Podcast

Connect with Shawn Washburn:

You are a leader and influencer

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 04:30:00 -0400

You've probably never thought about it but you are a leader and influencer. You can make an impact on the people around you. You can set an example that inspires others to do great things.

Today is a short solo episode to inspire you to do great things. If you want more, check out my book, Own Your Career Own Your Life: https://amzn.to/3f1axXG

How to Start Your Writing Career with Kent Sanders

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Kent Sanders, creative mindset consultant, author, content marketer, and college professor. He is the author of two books, The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey and 30 Days of Evernote for Churches. In this interview, Kent gives you his practical advice on starting your writing career and how to build a business as a writer.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://dailywriterlife.com/

Connect with Kent Sanders:

https://dailywriterlife.com/community

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders/

Achieving Peak Performance with Jeff Heggie

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Jeff Heggie, entrepreneur and success coach with a passion for helping other achieve their biggest dreams. We had a great conversation about mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs all in an effort to support you to achieve your peak performance in your job, life, or sport.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffheggie/

Connect with Jeff Heggie:

https://jeffheggie.com/

Top 10 Takeaways from the Own Your Career Virtual Summit

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:14:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing my top-10 takeaways from the Own Your Career Summit. Those include...

Taking ownership of your career and life is paramount - this is the underlying theme of the whole summit. Stop waiting for others to give you things. Take ownership and take control of your future.
It's important to make time to reflect on the work you love and set a vision for the future - one of the biggest problems out there is people don’t make space or time to reflect and plan.
You need to truly visualize what you want to achieve and then set specific goals - When you have quiet time, start to visualize exactly what you want to achieve in your career and then start to work backwards and make a plan for how you can get there.
Don't wait to build your network and prepare for the future - Dig your well before you’re thirsty. Start building relationships now before you need them.
Your personal brand is essential to your future success - this is so underrated and underappreciated. Your brand is your reputation and stems from how you show up.
Developing a growth and ownership mindset is crucial for your success - with a growth mindset, you can try new things and you believe you can always learn and improve.
Do what is right for you - don’t get caught up in comparison. Set your own goals and chart your own path.
Play the long game - Inspired by Dorie Clark’s book, always consider the big picture and keep the long game in mind
Don't try to do it alone and don't be afraid to ask for help - I’ve received so much help in my career from coaches, mentors, friends, etc. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Invest in yourself - Both time and money. If you want to change careers, hire a career coach. Take a course, go to a conference, upgrade your summit ticket and take my course.

You can still get access to all 20+ sessions from the summit for only $97:

https://www.ownyourcareersummit.com

Playing the Long Game (OYC Summit Preview)

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing some thoughts from my interview with Dorie Clark about how you can play the long game. This is also a preview of what you can expect from attending the Own Your Career Summit. You can register here:

https://www.ownyourcareersummit.com

Living Fearless Today with Mike Forrester

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Mike Forrester to discuss how you can start living a fearless life, today. He is the host of the Living Fearless Podcast where he interviews other men who triumphed over their own adversities.

https://www.ownyourcareersummit.com/

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.ownyourcareersummit.com/

Connect with Mike Forrester:

Podcast

Two Questions to Help You Overcome Fear to Follow Your Dreams

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:21:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing some advice and inspiration to get past the doubters and also two questions to ask that will help you overcome fear to follow your dreams.

You can register for the Own Your Career Virtual Summit here:

Connect with Andy Storch here:

What it means to Own Your Career

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:33:00 -0400

Today I'm talking about what it means to own your career. We hear this everywhere (including in my book) and I wanted to take a step back and give you the tools you need to go own your career.

If you want more, I'm hosting the first-ever Own Your Career Virtual Summit soon and you can register for FREE by going to ownyourcareersummit.com

You can also grab my book and bonus resources on our website: ownyourcareerownyourlife.com

Continuous Learning & Ambitious Networking for Landing your Dream Career

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Anthony Vaughan. Anthony has spent the last 8 years learning everything there is to know about business and entrepreneurship. He founded multiple brands and impacted several more through his thoughtful mentorship and strategy via consulting. Throughout all his successes and failures he has come to realize his true passion and skill: impacting those he works with and helping them become more fulfilled in ways most couldn't understand.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-vaughan-8ba8a8172/

Connect with Anthony Vaughan here:

https://e1b2.webflow.io/

Using Networking & Interpersonal Skills for Career Success with Elise Gelwicks

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Andy is joined by Elise Gelwicks. Elise has specialized in teaching interpersonal skills for over a decade. She founded her first company while in college to help students secure internships through networking. After working at Kimberly-Clark and in management consulting, she founded Eleview Consulting. Eleview works with law firms and companies to give their young professionals the skills, tools, and resources to successfully navigate the delicate dynamics of the working world.

She has been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and ABC News for her work. She teaches several courses for LinkedIn Learning on networking and career acceleration.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

How Elise got into doing what she’s doing
How to get better at interpersonal skills
The importance of proactive networking
How to build a network and build your networking bank account

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisegelwicks

Connect with Elise Gelwicks:

https://eleviewconsulting.com/

Working in Your Genius Zone with Gay Hendricks

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Own Your Career, Gay Hendricks is with Andy to talk about working in your genius zone. Gay Hendricks is the author of the new book The Genius Zone. He is an author, speaker, and has been a leader in the field of relationship transformation and body-mind transformation for 45 years. He has written more than 40 books and appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

What Gay Hendricks’ book The Big Leap is all about and why his new book The Genius Zone is its sequel.
How he defines the “genius zone” and what an “upper limit problem” is.
What you can do to begin to overcome fear and how can identify it.
The biggest upper limit problem Gay Hendricks has faced and how he handled it.
How you can begin to discover your own genius zone and why it’s so important to find it.
His advice for people who know what their genius zone is but requires a big risk to pivot their careers to that.
Why owning your time is so important to living and working in your zone of genius.
How you can begin to combat comparison in order to feel better about yourself.
Why making your creative dreams come true can give you ultimate fulfillment.
What a true commitment can do for finding your zone of genius.
Gay Hendricks’ advice for continuing to spend time in your genius zone if you’re already working in it.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

linkedin.com/in/gay-hendricks-195a90

Connect with Gay Hendricks:

hendricks.com

Pivoting from Corporate to Real Estate Investing with Chris Bystriansky

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400

On the podcast today is Chris Bystriansky, is a former long-term corporate employee turned real estate investor and author.

Chris invests in multifamily real estate in several key states and released his first book in 2021, RENTING FROM MY 6-YEAR-OLD - The Right Actions That Can Make And Keep Your Family Rich, in which he describes his transition from corporate employee to real estate investor and its parallels to teaching his daughter how to make money.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to pivot your career to a new field
How to start a family business with passive income
The keys to creating wealth in your family
How to teach your children about money

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Ownyourcareerownyourlife.com

Connect with Chris Bystriansky here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bystriansky-46156727/

Getting Support from Your Boss for Your Vision

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Today is a short solo episode about how to go have that conversation with your manager or mentor to get support for you to go after your vision and goals. Don't sit in reaction mode. You've gotta be intentional if you are going to own your career and achieve your goals.

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Pivoting your career and creating a compelling resume with Ricklyn Woods

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

On the podcast today is Ricklyn Woods, a Certified Human Resources Professional with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with a concentration in Coaching and Consulting. She also holds a Certificate of Personal Development Coaching from The CaPP Institute.

In 2020, Ricklyn took ownership of her career and walked away from a six-figure salary and six-minute commute to do more meaningful work and launched a career coaching practice. She helps HR Professionals see their significance and articulate their awesomeness to potential employers on their resume and in interviews. She frequently shares career-related tips and strategies on LinkedIn.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to pivot your career during a time of uncertainty
How to make a career change
How do you set yourself up for success
How to create a compelling resume

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Ownyourcareerownyourlife.com

Connect with Ricklyn Woods here:

https://ricklynwoods.com/

https://ricklynwoods.com/podcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricklynwoods/

Set your vision and own your career

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this solo episode, I give you tangible tips on how to get clear on the vision for your life and how to take actionable steps towards a future that you look forward to waking up into!

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Ownyourcareerownyourlife.com

Mindset and Mental Strength for a Fulfilling Career with Karen Allen

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Own Your Career, Andy welcomes Karen Allen to the show. Karen Allen is a versatile and talented woman serving as a coach, motivational speaker, and author. She empowers highly motivated individuals and business leaders to harness the power of their mindset and develop the self-awareness necessary to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

Since 2014, Karen Allen has been studying the human mind, positive psychology, and post-traumatic growth. Combined with her own experience, she has a trifecta that not many other speakers or coaches can offer. She guides her clients with researched-based habits to get them moving and ascending in the direction they crave. She is the creator of the mental exercise Stop & Shift, which teaches you how to let go of negative thought cycles and move to more positive and productive thinking.

In this interview, you’ll hear:

Where we are with the state of mental health and burnout in the workplace at this moment in time and what ultimately triggered it.
Why productivity in the workplace has increased due to the pandemic and how it has affected people differently.
The risk of employees feeling “on” all the time and what it’s doing to employees as well as organizations.
Why your top talent may leave your organization and what you can do to prevent it and continue to attract top talent.
The three things your employees value above money.
How a personal tragedy landed Karen Allen in her current career and why she is so passionate about it.
What inspo-action is and how you can use it to get clear on who you are and what you want from life.
How you can begin to shift your mindset to overcome big obstacles in your life and move forward with your goals.
What inspired action is and how you can begin to live a mindful life.
How adopting a growth mindset and silencing your inner critic can lead you to paths you didn’t anticipate.
Why saying yes to the things that are right for you may lead you to know more about yourself.
How having a growth mindset can help you deal with potential failures and mistakes.
Karen Allen’s tips for creating more self-care opportunities to avoid burnout.
What inspired her to create the inspo-action steps and why clarity helps you feel more confident to achieve a goal.
What HR and leadership can do to help people own their careers and find more fulfillment with their careers.
Her proudest career accomplishments.
Her biggest career failure and what she learned from it.
The biggest challenge she sees in talent development right now.
Why she’s following the trend of people leaving their jobs and how it might affect the landscape of employment.
The one piece of advice she would give to someone looking to advance their career.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

linkedin.com/in/karenallenmillsap

Connect with Karen Allen:

karenallen.co

instagram.com/karen.m.allen

Leading Through Crisis with Ben Baker

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

I pulled an interview from the archives this week from when I interviewed Ben Baker live on LinkedIn last year to discuss leading through crisis.

Ben is a marketing and branding consultant, professional speaker and the author of Powerful Personal Brands: a user’s guide to understanding yours - and the co-author of Leading Beyond a Crisis: a conversation about what's next . He is an expert on leadership and employee experience.

He is also the founder of Your Brand Marketing and podcast host to Your Living Brand Live Show

In this interview, we discuss:

How to be a leader especially through crisis
How to work effectively through the pandemic
How to take ownership of your career and why you need to take action toward your goals

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://yourbrandmarketing.com/

Connect with Ben Baker:

https://yourbrandmarketing.com/yourlivingbrand-live-show/

http://www.bookameetingwithben.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourbrandmarketing/

How to Be Empowered and Empower Other Women in Business with Sophie Edmond

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0400

I pulled an interview from the archives this week from when I interviewed Sohpie Edmond live on LinkedIn last year to discuss being empowered as a woman and how to empower women in your organization.

Sophie is a women's leadership coach and trainer. She specializes in helping organizations to develop and retain their female talent. She has over 20 years of experience designing and delivering training and coaching programs for organizational leaders and now specializes in empowering women to courageously speak up and stand out.

In this interview, we discuss:

How to think about your career during challenging times
Why women need to think about stepping into the spotlight
How to not put yourself 'on mute' as a woman
How to develop and retain female talent

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Connect with Sophie Edmond:

Website: https://sophieedmond.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieedmond/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophieedmond

Overcoming Adversity with Lance Essihos

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400

You are going to run into challenges whether they be career, health, relationships, etc. Lance Essihos is on the podcast this week to support you in overcoming adversity.

Lance is the host of the University of Adversity Podcast, which has ranked Top 50 on iTunes Worldwide and #5 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 20 Podcasts That Will Help You Grow in 2020 List.

After a whirlwind of major obstacles, Lance has pivoted his mindset to view adversity as a necessary ally to fulfillment and personal development. Lance now works to foster unity in allying adversity through his podcast, production company, and now an upcoming book.

In this episode we discuss:

Mastering adversity
Shifting perspective on adversity
Why some people handle adversity easier than others
How to deal with loss: Give yourself permission to feel all the things
How to develop resilience
How to follow what feels right for you in your career
What it means to own your career

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Download the 3 questions to ask yourself when you are facing challenges: ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus

Connect with Lance Essihos:

Website: https://lanceessihos.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos-8a4062171/?originalSubdomain=ca

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1K6nQdzjR8wg9vBXZAqjH9

How to Navigate your Next Career Change and Stand Out to Employers with Kerri Twigg

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400

I pulled an interview from the archives this week from when I interviewed Kerri Twigg live on LinkedIn last year.

Kerri Twigg is an international story coach who has spent the last 20 years teaching people how to use stories to know themselves. And then how to tell great stories on stage, at meetings, during job interviews, or online.

In this interview, we discuss:

How to prepare for a future career change
Things to think about if you lose your job or have lost your job
How to know and share your story so that you can find your purpose

Her book now out!: The Career Stories Method: 11 Steps to Find Your Ideal Career—and Discover Your Awesome Self in the Process. Get it here!

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Connect with Kerri Twigg:

Website: https://www.career-stories.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerritwigg/

How to start a business and leave your job with Chris Michael Harris

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Andy's guest this week is Chris Michael Harris (CMH), the founder of StartupU, Host of StartupU Podcast + StartupU TV, Speaker, and Performance Coach.

In this episode, Chris and Andy discuss:

Chris’s story
How to know when to start a business?
How to know what business to start
Analyzing competition
Finding the blue ocean
Dealing with challenges
Developing SMART goals
What it means to own your career

Having founded, bootstrapped and scaled multiple startups to 7+ Figures in his mid-to-late twenties, in both the on and offline space, Chris excels in taking concepts from idea stage to traction and growth in extremely rapid succession.

In addition to being involved with several exciting endeavors ranging a variety of industries and serving as the Entrepreneur in Residence for Silicon Valley-Based Accelerator Program, Founder Institute, Chris is also the host of Entrepreneur Hour, a podcast that has trended as high as Top 5 worldwide on iTunes under Business, Health and Education.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Connect with CMH:

Website: https://chrismichaelharris.com/

Ultimate startup checklist: USCdownload.com

@heyCMH on social platforms

Answering Questions about Mentorship and Owning Your Career in a Post-Pandemic World

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Recently I recorded a live podcast interview for a client company and we didn't get to all of the questions during the live session so I recorded this bonus recording to address some of the additional questions that came in. In this episode, you'll hear me talk about using gratitude and meditation at work, how mentorship is changing, how to create space for reading and learning, making time for fun, and how to deal with anxiety around returning to work in the post-pandemic world.

For more bonus resoruces, check out my website:

ownyourcareer.com

Negotiations Tips with Fotini Iconomopoulos

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Andy interviews Fotini Iconomopoulos on the podcast today! She has a passion for the power of forward thinking.

Andy and Fotini discuss:

What do most people get wrong about negotiations?
What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people making with communication and negotiations?
How do we assess where we are or how good we are with influence and negotiations?
What do we need to know about the people we are communicating or negotiating with?
Where do we start?
What are some keys to communicating effectively in any situation?
Your book talks about developing and fostering excellent client relationships and networks - can you expound on that?
Why do we need to say less to get more?

Business executives partner with Fotini to achieve their business goals, increase profitability and create a competitive advantage. She empowers their teams through her expertise in negotiation, communication and persuasion. To share her strengths with more business leaders, Fotini occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich (SHOE-lick) School of Business at York University in Toronto.

In addition to her features on TV, media and outlets including Forbes and Harvard Business Review, she’s been invited to share her messages with audiences from all industries in keynote addresses across the globe.

Fotini is the author of the book, "Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want" which was published by HarperCollins in April 2021.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Connect with Fotini Iconomopoulos:

Website: https://forwardfocusing.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fotiniicon/

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/fotiniiconomopoulos

Three Questions about Owning Your Career (Solo)

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 04:15:00 -0400

Today I'm doing a solo episode to answer three questions about owning your career. These questions were sent to me by my friend, Shawn Washburn, host of the Engineering Your Business podcast. Here they are:

1) How can business leaders help their people take control of their career and is there a fear that they might lose them in the process?

2) How can leaders develop a mindset that allows them to pivot or look for opportunities instead of freak out when adversity strikes?

3) Where do you think work is headed in the next five years? What will it look like?

Listen in to hear my answers.

And get access to my FREE bonus resources by going to:

http://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus

Nobody is going to knock on your door and hand you the life of your dreams

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

This solo episode is inspired by a quote I heard this morning on Clubhouse.

For more on my book and free resources, visit

Building Confidence and Using Video to Own Your Career with Pat Lore

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Andy interviews Pat Lore on the podcast today! She is is on a mission to help people get over their fear of showing up authentically on video.

Andy and Pat discuss:

Owning your mind, presence, set, and message
How to use video to grow your career
Her spiral down
Her cancer journey

Pat Lore is a TV journalist, speaker, video storyteller, coach & and author of Own Your Square- grow your confidence, influence, & impact on video. She is also the host of CT Voice Out Loud, which airs on the ABC affiliate in CT. In 2015, Pat directed & produced a feature documentary, Cancer? Seriously? Which debuted to a sold-out theatre.

Pat is also the owner of Headline Productions, a video production agency. She has traveled the world, interviewing countless celebrities, President Clinton, VP Gore, & Nobel Prize Laureate Malala Yousefsai.

She also has a weekly video show called Center Square- which features speakers, authors & thought leaders who embrace their authenticity and vulnerability taking Center Square in their lives..

Connect with Andy Storch here:

http://ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus

Connect with Pat Lore:

Website: https://patlore.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patlorevideo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patlore/

Five Tips for Job Seekers

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 03:15:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing five tips for those of you who are looking for your next job.

Get clear on your vision
Reach out to people doing the job you want and build relationships
Don't be afraid to post about your job search
Get on Clubhouse and join career rooms
Hire a career coach

You can get more free resources by going to my website:

Fixing Our Relationship with Work with Milena Regos

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Andy interviews Milena Regos on the podcast today! She is the founder of the Unhustle Movement is a rebel entrepreneur, ex award-winning marketer, certified human potential coach and podcast host.

Andy and Milena discuss:

What is the hustle movement
Why we need to push back on overwork
The concept of the 4-day work week
How to fight against hustle culture
How to take back your mornings
Redefining success
Getting clear on values

Milena is on a mission to inspire 100 million people from all over the world to ditch the hustle culture mentality leading to burnout and begin a new way of living and working. Unhustle has been called “Amazing” by Arianna Huffington (Founder and CEO of Thrive Global) and “Legendary” by Christopher Lochhead (#1 Apple Business Podcaster).

Milena’s has spoken on global stages like World Economic Forum and Wisdom2.0. Her work has been featured in CNN Business, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine and multiple podcasts. She believes that when you focus on well-being, resilience, and purpose you can tap into higher creativity, productivity, and optimal performance.

She lives the Unhustle values between Lake Tahoe and Baja with her Australian husband and Mexican rescue dog.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Connect with Emily Melious:

Website: https://unhustle.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhustle/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unhustle

Free Community FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unhustle

Unhustle Podcast: https://anchor.fm/unhustle

Download her free ebook “7 Superpowers of High-Performing Unhustlers” at unhustle.com/ebook and sign up to be beta testers for her upcoming book at www.unhustle.com

How to find fulfillment in your career with Emily Melious

Mon, 31 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Andy interviews Emily Melious on the podcast today! Emily helps people create fulfilling careers and companies create fulfilling workplaces.

Andy and Emily discuss:

What is fulfillment?
Why you can’t operate on “passion fumes”
How to make decisions about where to spend your mental energy
What to do if you are in a career you don’t enjoy and want to make a change
What organizations need to do to create a more fulfilling workplace

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilymelious/

Connect with Emily Melious:

Contact Emily:

Professionals: Emilymelious.com
Organizations: Launchconsulting.io

Turning Setbacks into Rocket Fuel with Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco

Mon, 24 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Andy interviews Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco on the podcast today!

Andy and Mike discuss:

How to figure out your core mission using your imagination
How to achieve success
How to use setbacks to create rocket fuel
What is a personal brand and why it needs to align with mission
How to find and engage with mentors

Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement.

He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people.

He is driven to Inspire others and he measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire.

Mike is also the author of the new book, Rocket Fuel: Convert setbacks, become unstoppable and the host of the What Are you Made Of podcast.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

Connect with Mike Morawski:

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Making Better Decisions and Avoiding Prison Time with Mike Morawski

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Andy interviews Mike Morawski on the podcast today!

Andy and Mike discuss:

Mike’s background getting into real estate investing
How Mike found a mentor and used lessons to build a real estate business
The difference between a mentor and a coach
Mike’s coaches and his book, Exit Plan
The story of how Mike got in trouble in the 2008 real estate bust
Mike’s experience in prison and how he turned his life around
Ow to make better decisions and avoid going to prison
Importance of listening to others and making the right decisions

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://mycoreintentions.com/exitplan

Connect with Mike Morawski:

https://mikemorawski.com/

How to Develop Yourself and Others with Ted Fleming from CVS

Mon, 10 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Today’s guest is Ted Fleming, who is the head of talent development for CVS, which is the drugstore and healthcare company with more than 300,000 employees. His responsibilities include learning and career development for all employees, executive development, and providing business consulting solutions. Ted has more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare, financial services, and education industries as a strategic planner, consultant, business owner, and general manager.

Ted Fleming is the author of the new book Develop: 7 Practical Tools to Take Charge of Your Career, and he speaks frequently with others on career development. Andy speaks with him about the importance of networking to build your career.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Ted Fleming’s background in education, banking, and how he landed in the healthcare industry.
What surprised him most about working with human resources (HR).
How he navigated working in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The philosophy he’s used to help his frontline employees handle the recent challenges and how he’s helped them continue to learn and train even when they’re hourly.
How Ted Fleming and his team have approached diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and how they plan to continue those initiatives.
How you can use the tips in his book to feel more confident in your career.
The three things you can do to begin feeling unstuck in your career.
Why you should follow your curiosity to discover a new career path.
How you can use your network to help guide your career choices and identify transferable skills.
Why you need to identify your leadership style and your personal brand and how those two things can affect future career growth.
The reason feedback is so important for an organization to provide to its employees to fuel career growth.
His proudest career accomplishment and the mistake he makes too often.
The virtual learning trend and how it’s affecting his industry.
The reason you need to read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell and The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.
Why activating your network is the most important part of growing your career.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JMVCG9/

Connect with Ted Fleming:

https://tedfleming.com/

How to Know if You're in the Right Career with Diana Alt

Mon, 03 May 2021 04:30:00 -0400

What are the three things that make most people feel "stuck" in their career? Diana Alt lays them out to help you figure out if you are in the right career or if you are stuck. And then you can decide if you need to make some changes.

Diana is a career coach and speaker who works with people to help them land their dream jobs. Her website is https://www.dianaalt.com/

If you haven't yet read my book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, you can find it at

ownyourcareerownyourlife.com

Stop Living on Autopilot with Antonio Neves

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Andy’s guest is Antonio Neves, who is the author of four books, including Stop Living on Autopilot: Take Responsibility for Your Life and Rediscover a Bolder, Happier You. He is also the host of The Best Thing podcast where he talks with leaders about the best thing to happen to them that would never appear on a résumé.

Antonio Neves and Andy have hosted Clubhouse rooms together after being introduced recently. In this interview, they discuss how people can take more ownership of their careers, how they can stop living on autopilot, and the things that hold people back, and how they can move past those. Andy and Antonio Neves also talk about how you can move forward and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, setting the right goals, and making the right moves in your career.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How Antonio Neves’ background and how he transitioned into his current career.
What his Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is and how it relates to his professional and personal lives.
Why Antonio Neves needed a course correction in his life, which led to writing Stop Living on Autopilot.
What you can do right now to begin your own course correction if you feel like you’re on autopilot.
Antonio Neves’ definition of success and why you shouldn’t downplay your success.
Why you need to surround yourself with friends who are excited to see you win.
How to set yourself up for success without leaving longtime friends and colleagues behind.
What you can do to find happiness and fulfillment exactly where you are now.
Why asking questions at organizations can help create a more fulfilling work life and career and get off autopilot.
How COVID has affected communication and outreach in organizations when employees are craving feedback and authentic communication.
The trend Antonio Neves is noticing with young people and how they’re investing in themselves.
His actionable steps for people who want to stop living on autopilot.

Connect with Andy Storch here:

https://theantonioneves.com/

Connect with Antonio Neves:

Using Video to Build Your Personal Brand with Rich Cardona

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Rich Cardona joins me today to talk all about building your personal brand through video. He shares with you the insider knowledge on how video can be your winning ticket to a successful brand and business!

Rich a personal branding and video strategist. podcast host, and military veteran.

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

You can now purchase the book on Amazon or on my website. You can also purchase signed copies as well as bulk orders of the book. Don't forget to check out the bonus resources and join the Facebook Group, all at OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Rich here:

LinkedIn | Website | Podcast |

My Interview on the Transform your Workplace podcast with Brandon Laws

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Today I'm doing something a little different. Instead of sharing an interview that I conducted for this podcast, I'm sharng an interview I did on the Transform Your Workplace podcast hosted by my friend Brandon Laws. If you want to listen on his podcast, you can go here to check it out.

For free resources, go to ownyourcareerownyourlife.com/bonus

Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn with Kait LeDonne

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Today I'm sharing a live interview I did with Kait LeDonne on how to leverage LinkedIn to build your personal brand and reputation.

You can follow Kait on LinkedIn

You can get free resources on our website

Buy my book on Amazon.

Develop a Mindset for Success with Dom Brightmon

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Dom here:

LinkedIn | Website | Podcast | Book

How to Coach and Build Community in the Virtual World with Michael Bungay Stanier

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Michael here:

LinkedIn | Website | Book

Leveraging Virtual Events with Jonathan Kazarian

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Jonathan here:

LinkedIn | Website |Instagram

“Betting on You” and Supporting Your Employees with Laurie Ruettimann

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Laurie here:

LinkedIn | Website |Instagram | Podcast

What Stops Employees from Owning Their Careers

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

The Importance of Self-Promotion with Gemma Stow

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Gemma here:

Treat Your Network like it’s a Bank Account with Daniel Botero

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:05:53 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Daniel here:

8 Steps for Getting to your Career Success Faster with Christine DiDonato

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Christine here:

Leadership Lessons from Tom Brady

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:00:19 -0400

Don't worry this is not about football. This is about leadership and what we can learn from Tom that will help us all in our career and help us become better leaders.

You can get more wisdom from my book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, and some free resources on our website.

How to Take Your Career to the Next Level with Adam Posner

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:12:39 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Adam here:

LinkedIn | Podcast | Youtube | Recruitment | Resources

How to stop judging others

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400

If you want people to stop judging you, the first step is to stop judging others.

Treat others as you want to be treated. Pretty simple.

But judging and comparing are built into our psychology and it's hard to stop sometimes.

So if you want to stop judging others, focus instead on curiosity, empathy, and gratitude instead. 🙏🏼❤️

You can get more wisdom in my book and additional free resources on my website, ownyourcareerownyourlife.com

How to become an Invaluable employee with Maya Grossman

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Maya here:

LinkedIn | Website | Youtube

My Cancer Journey Part 2

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0400

If you are interested in the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can join here!

If you are looking to have me come into your company to talk more about Owning Your Career, please reach out at andy@andystorch.com

How to nail your career transition with Gina Riley

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 05:46:28 -0400

Links:

OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

For questions, comments and guest suggestions, contact the host, Andy Storch, at andy@andystorch.com

You can find Gina here: