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Conversations on Careers and Professional Life

Gregory Heller

Business & Entrepreneuriat

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/26j. Total Éps: 100

Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, from the Foster School of Business office of MBA Career Management Host Gregory Heller has conversations with University of Washington and Foster School faculty, staff, alumni, executives, current MBA candidates and other experts relating to career development, planning, and resilience. If you're navigating a career change, pursuing your MBA, or looking to develop a resilient mindset to help you with your job search, this podcast may be for you!

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Students Reflect on Foster MBA Core Case Competition

Saison 12 · Épisode 12

mercredi 10 décembre 2025 • Durée 20:40

In this episode of Conversations on Careers & Professional Life, we go inside the Autumn Quarter Integrated Case Competition at the Foster School of Business—a one-week sprint where MBA teams analyze an acquisition case, submit a written recommendation, and deliver a 25-minute presentation to faculty, alumni, and industry judges.

I speak with three students from finalist teams:

Nat Fernandes (Class of 2027) – whose team placed third, emphasizing early alignment and organized execution.
Josh Gonzales (Class of 2027) – part of the second-place team, highlighting team cohesion built from day one and the importance of energetic delivery.
Andrew Parriot (Class of 2027) – from the winning team, reflecting on iteration, practice, and transforming earlier missteps into strength.

We discuss:
• How teams approached analysis, collaboration, and slide design
• The value of early relationship-building and role clarity
• The pressure and payoff of presenting to the entire class
• What these students learned about communication, strategy, and themselves along the way

A great listen for prospective MBAs, current students preparing for next year, and anyone curious about how high-performing teams deliver under tight deadlines.

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Engage First, Then Inform: A Better Way to Start Any Communication

Saison 12 · Épisode 11

jeudi 20 novembre 2025 • Durée 06:38

On this episode I share a principle that shows up again and again in great communication but is often overlooked by professionals: you have to earn attention before you earn understanding.

Too many presentations, meetings, and messages begin with dense context, background, or data. But audiences don't start in "information-processing mode." They start in attention mode — scanning for relevance. If the opening doesn't grab them, the content that follows doesn't land.

The core idea of this episode is simple but transformative:
Engage first. Then inform.

Attention Is the Gatekeeper

We live in a world of constant distraction. Phones buzz, inboxes refill, and meetings stack back-to-back. You can't assume your audience is ready to absorb information the moment you begin.

That's why starting with engagement is essential. As the episode puts it, if the first thing your audience hears is a spreadsheet, a data table, or a wall of bullets, "their brains will tune out before the thinking begins."

Engagement isn't entertainment — it's a form of cognitive kindness.
It tells your audience:
Stay with me. This matters.

What Engagement Really Means

Engagement doesn't require charisma or theatrics. Instead, it's about delivering an emotional or intellectual spark that primes the brain for meaning.

In the episode, you highlight several practical ways to create that spark:

Start with a story — even a single sentence can establish stakes or human connection.
Lead with a recommendation — clarity itself is engaging.
Share a surprising fact — novelty triggers curiosity.
Pose a thought-provoking question — questions pull the audience mentally into the conversation.
Create simple tension — the gap between "where things are" and "where things could be."

These techniques aren't gimmicks. They are proven attention triggers that open the door for the logic and evidence that come next.

Why Engagement Works

The episode lays out the psychology clearly:
engagement activates emotion, and emotion primes the brain for comprehension.

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Ryan Dickerson, Executive Career Coach, on Career Transitions, Relational Networking, and Using Generative AI

Saison 12 · Épisode 3

vendredi 18 octobre 2024 • Durée 53:45

Episode Summary: Navigating Career Transitions with Ryan Dickerson

In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I speak with Ryan Dickerson, founder of Good Fit Careers, about his innovative approach to career coaching. Ryan leverages generative AI tools like ChatGPT to help executives craft compelling resumes, prepare for interviews, and navigate career transitions. The conversation covers the importance of patience during job searches, building empathy for hiring managers, and the power of relational networking over transactional interactions.

Ryan also shares his strategies for reframing career narratives to highlight problem-solving abilities and deliverables, rather than simply focusing on personal achievements. Additionally, the episode delves into how AI assists Ryan's coaching process, helping clients break down their professional journeys into actionable, digestible insights.

Key Topics:

AI-powered career coaching and resume optimization
The value and importance of patience in career transitions
Developing empathy for hiring managers
Reframing career narratives
Effective networking: Relational vs. transactional approaches
Preparing for interviews by focusing on concrete outcomes

Resources Mentioned:

Good Fit Careers For Ryan's Coaching practice and podcast
Follow Ryan on LinkedIn
Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity.ai
- Listen to my conversation with Jeremy Schifeling, founder of the Job Search Insiders, about using AI in the career search.
Networking guides: The 2-Hour Job Search and The 20-Minute Networking Meeting
- Listen to my

Reframe The Way You Think About Networking and Asking for Help

Saison 12 · Épisode 2

samedi 28 septembre 2024 • Durée 06:01

In this episode of Conversations on Careers and Professional Life, I share some advice on reframing how you think about "networking" and asking for help.

Move beyond the idea of collecting contacts
Focus on building genuine relationships and learning from others
Nurture connections over time for mutual benefit
Understand that asking for help can actually benefit the person helping you
Overcome the fear of being a burden when seeking assistance
Strengthen relationships by showing trust and vulnerability
Recognize that your network includes all communities you're part of
Look for professional opportunities in unexpected places (e.g., school events, volunteer activities)

"Real networking is about building relationships. It's about getting to know people, learning from them, and creating genuine connections."

Action Steps for Listeners

Reflect on recent interactions: What can you learn from someone you've met recently? What could you offer them?
Practice asking for help: Reach out to someone in your network for assistance this week
Map your communities: List all the different groups you're a part of and consider how they might connect to your professional life

Check out out the books, Designing Your Life or Designing Your Work Life by Bill Burnet and Dave Evans, All You Have to Do is Ask by Wayne Baker, and Give and Take by Adam Grant.

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Jeremy Schifeling on Using Generative AI in Your Career Search

Saison 12 · Épisode 1

mardi 17 septembre 2024 • Durée 36:44

Leveraging Generative AI in Your Career Search with Jeremy Schifeling

Jeremy Schifeling, founder of The Job Insiders and author of Career Coach GPT and Linked: Conquer LinkedIn, Get Your Dream Job, Own Your Future shares his insights on how job seekers can leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT in the job search process.

Jeremy and I have known each other for seven years and recently co-presented a session at the Career Services Employer Alliance Global Conference on how graduate business school career services can leverage generative AI in their work.

In this episode, Jeremy returns for a second conversation to discuss how business school students, job seekers, and professionals can use AI to tailor their resumes, cover letters, and interview prep, while staying authentic in their communication. Listen to my first conversation with Jeremy about his book, Linked, from May 2022.

Key Takeaways:

Get Hands-On with Generative AI: Jeremy emphasizes that AI tools like ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, Gemini and Copilot are easy to use, even for non-technical individuals. By interacting with these platforms, job seekers can quickly familiarize themselves with their capabilities—whether for refining resumes, helping to draft cover letters, or even brainstorming career paths based on personality tests like Myers-Briggs or CliftonStrengths.
Crafting Effective Prompts: Jeremy and talk about the importance of specificity in AI prompts as well as using meta prompting techniques. While a generic prompt like "write a cover letter" might yield basic results, being more precise—such as asking for insights into missing keywords or requesting tailored interview questions based on a job description—will lead to better outcomes. He also encourages users to iteratively refine outputs, ensuring the final result feels authentic and personalized.

#JobSearchTips #AIinCareers #GenerativeAI #CareerDevelopment #MBACareers #LinkedInTips #AIForJobSearch #InterviewPrep #BusinessSchool

Lauren Selig on Navigating a Career of Creativity and Impact, Live at PNW Climate Week

Saison 11 · Épisode 9

mercredi 10 juillet 2024 • Durée 50:57

In this special live episode recorded as part of #PNWClimateWeek and the Bloomberg Green Festival at the KEXP Gathering Space, Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff sit down with Lauren Selig, a film producer, investor, entrepreneur, and board member of the XPRIZE Foundation. , Lauren shares her journey from journalism to film production and investment, highlighting the importance of intuition, mentorship, and environmental consciousness in her diverse career. Tune in to discover how Lauren's innovative projects are making a significant impact on climate tech and sustainability.

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Adital Ella of Criaterra on Growing a Company Providing Low Carbon Building Materials (Part 1 of 2)

Saison 11 · Épisode 7

vendredi 5 juillet 2024 • Durée 35:41

In this episode, we talk with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies, an Israeli company pioneering sustainable, low carbob building materials. Adital shares her journey from sustainable furniture designer to climate tech entrepreneur, offering insights into the development of Criaterra's beautiful and sustainable tiles and building materials.

Key points discussed:

Criaterra's innovative building material, which sequesters carbon and reduces energy use by up to 82% compared to traditional manufacturing processes
The importance of balancing environmental benefits with aesthetics and market appeal in sustainable product design
Challenges and strategies for scaling a climate-focused building materials company
Advice for aspiring climate tech entrepreneurs on navigating the business and investment landscape

Adital's story highlights the potential for design-driven innovation in addressing climate change, demonstrating how creative thinking can lead to practical solutions for reducing the construction industry's carbon footprint.

Whether you're interested in sustainable architecture, climate tech entrepreneurship, or the future of green building materials, this episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of design, sustainability, and business in the fight against climate change.

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation. In part 2, Adital offers more advice on pursuing a career in sustainability.

This episode is made possible in part with support from SNØCAP.vc.

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Adital Ela Shares Career Insights on Navigating a Career In Climate Tech (Part 2 of 2)

Saison 11 · Épisode 8

vendredi 5 juillet 2024 • Durée 26:19

In this episode we continue our conversation with Adital Ella, founder of Criaterra Earth Technologies. Adital shares valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the climate tech industry, drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur and innovator.

Key points discussed:

How to approach climate tech companies as a job seeker, even without a scientific background
The importance of demonstrating genuine passion and alignment with a company's mission
Strategies for growth within an organization, including starting in junior roles and working up
Adital's personal journey from industrial design student to climate tech entrepreneur
The value of following one's intuition and inner calling in career decisions
Balancing innovation and business acumen in a growing climate tech company

Adital's story provides a roadmap for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and personal growth in building a successful career in this rapidly evolving field.

This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone considering a career shift into climate tech, as well as entrepreneurs looking to build and scale sustainable businesses. Adital's experiences highlight the unique challenges and rewards of working at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and business.

This episode is made possible in part with support from SNØCAP.vc.

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Scott Case, Recurrent Co-Founder, Offers Career Advice and Insights (Part 2)

Saison 11 · Épisode 6

vendredi 22 mars 2024 • Durée 24:41

In the second part of the conversation, Scott Case, co-founder and CEO of Recurrent shares his career journey and lessons learned. Scott has worked at small companies, big companies, and started two companies himself. He shares some lessons learned at his first startup, EnergySavvy.

Scott then offers advice for people looking to enter the clean technology or energy revolution space. He suggests that recent graduates should gain experience by working for a large company in the industry they want to decarbonize, learn about the processes, and then identify high-leverage ways to disrupt the industry through a startup.

For those who prefer working at a startup right away, Scott recommends finding a small company where they can make a significant impact, learning about the company and how they can add value. He also shares the qualities he looks for when hiring, such as adaptability and a willingness to take on various roles.

This episode is made possible in part with support from SNØCAP.vc.

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Scott Case, Recurrent Co-Founder, Talks About Used EV Battery Data Transparency (Part 1)

Saison 11 · Épisode 5

vendredi 22 mars 2024 • Durée 51:15

Gregory Heller and Jonathan Azoff talk with Scott Case, the co-founder and CEO of Recurrent, a Seattle-based startup that offers independent evaluations of used electric vehicle batteries. Case discusses his journey as a second-time entrepreneur, having previously founded Energy Savvy, a company that helped energy utilities connect with customers for home energy efficiency upgrades.

Case explains that Recurrent was founded in June 2020 to address the growing need for transparency in the used electric vehicle (EV) market. As more EVs enter the used car market, buyers are increasingly concerned about battery health and range. Recurrent's product aims to provide answers to these questions by analyzing data from connected EVs and comparing it to a large sample of similar vehicles.

This episode is made possible in part with support from SNØCAP.vc.

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