39 episodes
Career Curves Host, Beth Davies
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4.8 • 36 Ratings
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Real people telling real stories of real careers. A common perception is that careers move in straight lines, from first job to last, yet this is rarely true. Real careers have highs and lows, planned changes and unexpected ones. On each episode of Career Curves, we talk to someone who has had an interesting, curvy career to find out how they navigated the twists and turns. We focus on the opportunities and challenges that came their way, digging into key decisions they faced and how they made them. Listen in and walk away with inspiration and ideas to help you maneuver through the curves in your own career.
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The Power of And with Neda Cvijetic
Do you ever feel boxed in or typecasted based on your current role or what you've studied? Dr. Neda Cvijetic has made it her mission to break down false barriers throughout her life and career. She's a senior engineering leader AND she has her own fashion business on the side called Hautefit. She has a strong intellect AND strong emotional intelligence. She has a thriving career AND a very fulfilling personal and family life. She has worked for some of the hottest technology and innovati...
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Beyond Financial Success with Brenden Mulligan
“I’ve never had a job. And as soon as I stop liking what I'm doing, I generally try to change course.”Throughout his career, Brenden Mulligan, founder of Podpage and head of product at Commonstock, has been driven by more than just financial success. From the music industry to startups, his passion has focused on solving problems and building products that customers love. He’s been fortunate to have a number of companies he created get acquired. Contrary to popular belief, this didn’t mean he...
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Doing What You Love with Tamara Lewis
When Tamara Lewis was growing up in Jamaica, there were only two versions of what future "career success" might look like. She could become a doctor, or she could become a lawyer. She started college as a pre-med student ....and proceeded to change her major 14 times. She later was accepted into law school ....and ended up dropping out early in her first semester. The moral of this story? She was driven by what she "should" be doing versus following her passions, and she didn't find career fu...
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Breaking News with Laura Meckler
"Being consistently good doesn't get you very far. You need to be occasionally amazing." That's advice from Laura Meckler, national education writer at the Washington Post. Her career is living proof, and by being good and occasionally amazing she rose up the journalism ladder to some of the most prestigious newspapers in the U.S., including a coveted stint as White House correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. In this episode, Laura describes her journey, beginning with a pivotal role as ...
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The Door to Opportunity with Matthew Confer
“The door to opportunity is a door marked PUSH.” Throughout his career, Matt Confer has taken to heart this advice from his parents. He’s actively looked for doors and then strategized how to get them open. In this episode, Matt spells out the steps he took to create internship opportunities during college and then continually move forward in his career. (Spoiler alert: extreme networking is one of the keys to his success.) He’s currently VP of strategy and business development at Abilit...
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Powering Forward with Malia Cohen
Malia Cohen discovered when she was a child that she wanted to serve in government. She visualized herself in her dream job and then made it happen. Today, she has moved on from that role and sits on the California State Board of Equalization and serves as President of the San Francisco Police Commission, the first African-American woman in both of these roles. So how has she powered forward to make her goals a reality in spite of many obstacles along the way? On this episode, she shares her ...
Customer Reviews
Engaging and Relevant
Hearing Beth’s story was very interesting and lended a lot of credibility behind the idea of “career curves”. We all have to navigate our professional career paths and sometimes we just need to hear of what others have done along their path(s). This podcast is engaging and highly relevant. I recommend it to those facing a fork in the road or even a dead end.
Career Stories That Include the Peaks and the Valleys
One of the best pieces of advice I got was that careers don’t move in a 45 degree angle. We will experience peaks and valleys in our professional life. Host Beth Davis talks with successful people who are candid about their ups and downs in the workplace and the often circuitous routes they took along the way. Beth is a skillful interview, listens hard to what guests say, and asks good, open-ended questions.
I am getting to know what I don’t know!
When we think about successful companies, we tend to praise a single individual; often the CEO. Career Curves shines a light on silent leaders who are never seen in the media but significantly impact company success. Beth has a unique ability to make conversations feel natural as if I am sitting in the room.