Bet on You

Why do we love cheerleaders? They get us out of our seats and pump us up!! Haley McClain Hill takes her contagious energy and can-do spirit and applies it to all areas of her life. In this episode she talks about her career ambition, to include landing a deal on Shark Tank to help launch her clothing brand. Haley is evidence if you can dream it, you can do it. In this Bet on You episode,...

On your Bet on You journey, you don’t want to just act the part – you want to be the part. Michael Andrews is here to give us style tips on how to rock our executive presence. Plus, you’ll learn about his entrepreneurial journey … it’s an inspiring tale. Michael teaches us in this episode that you can combine your passion with your career and, when you do, you find surprising fulfil...

One of Rich Cardona’s most popular YouTube videos is his discussion on quitting drinking so he could focus on building his business. This 'aha! moment' came to him after a regrettable night, followed by a morning of clarity.  We all have barriers between us and our dreams. Rich Cardona inspires us to break those barriers!

Chuck Garcia shouldn’t be here.  He was one of those individuals who was supposed to be in the Twin Towers on 9.11.  As fate would have it, his schedule changed.  So did his life.  The most powerful learning he pulled from this experience is to not wait for the tragedy to happen to change your life.  Start making small, significant changes today to be more intentional with...

There are times leading with our values creates conflict – be it with others, our company, our community.  What do we do then?  Some of the biggest risks we take are with our relationships.  Being able to have intelligent, respectful, thoughtful disagreements is so key to navigating conflict and coming to a place of better understanding.  We learn how to do this with Alison Tay...

You might not want to participate in a triathlon.  But maybe you’ve got a few goals and you need a new approach to achieving them.  Tune into coach extraordinaire Nick Tranbarger’s episode and get some critical wisdom into setting, prioritizing, and achieving your goals.

You need to distinguish yourself on your Bet on You journey. That’s exactly what Jenny Kim, COO at Vantage Legal, has done throughout her career to ensure she’s influential, memorable, and able to tackle big problems. You’re going to find so much career and life wisdom in this episode as Jenny shares what guidance has allowed her to thrive as a professional committed to using her gifts to adv...

Sr Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | ADM Success is in your reach!  Hear from Regina Jones, Sr Vice President at ADM, on how to focus in on your goals and commit to the right behaviors that allow you to reach the vision you have for yourself.  In this episode, you’ll gain so much motivation and inspiration from an experienced leader who knows exactly what it mea...

If you haven’t seen Napoleon Dynamite, where have you been?  Sean Covel, Producer on the film, shares with us his journey to success on this passion project.  He talks about rejection, perseverance, and – ultimately – the role authenticity plays in guiding us all as creatives.

First American’s Janette Waller shares her story of leading on the front lines to rising through the ranks to earn Executive Vice President status. In this candid conversation, Janette self-reflects and shares success stories, failure stories, and times in her career when she knew she had to change in order to grow and develop. If you’re wondering how to get ahead, tune in – Janette shares many be...

After retiring from an impressive career in the Navy, with more than 15 years of operational experience and being selected into the most elite Seal Team (Development Group), Dan Luna went on a journey to understand how our society can better prepare professionals for trauma experiences. His research is compelling and relevant to anyone – healthcare providers, first responders – who works in enviro...

Céline Gerson is not only an impressive business leader, but has led an adventurous life. As President of Fugro, she talks about how her passion for the planet and people fuels her leadership across her organization. She’s known as a turnaround leader who’s able to generate value, build great teams, and bring her main character energy into whatever room she walks into.

Steve Dennis is the author of the great new book “Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption.” He shares incredible guidance on how the thinking that got us here won’t get us “there.” He calls for leaders to have new mindsets, different thinking, and the ability to challenge the status quo in order to be relevant in the face of disruption. Whether you’re an executive, manag...

We’re always selling – whether or not we’re actually in a sales role. Wouldn’t it be great, then, to experience less rejection and more success? Learn about the “Challenger” mindset and how to add value to others and increase your chances for a favorable outcome. In this episode, Matt Dixon teaches us how to “win” the LinkedIn game and adopt an Activator mindset.

How does a man, who spent a significant portion of his life in war-torn Croatia and Serbia, immigrate to America and achieve the American Dream in record time? Darko Mandich shares with us how! After moving to the USA in 2020, he immediately partnered with a scientist to help realize his vision of saving the planet by saving bees. He and his partner, Aaron, are co-founders of MeliBio, a food techn...

Russ Laraway has a story to tell! Not only does he have an impressive career (the Marine Corps, Google, Twitter, Qualtrics, Radical Candor and more!!), but he’s got an impressive book, “When They Win, You Win,” that provides managers with data-driven guidance that takes the mystery out of management and leadership. If you’re looking for practical and proven guidance to help you transform a group o...

When former White House Staffer, Kathy Roth-Douquet, found herself in the role of “Marine Corps Spouse,” she had a profound realization that recharted her career. She knew military families, otherwise known as Blue Star Families, didn’t have advocacy at the highest levels of government. She also knew that without advocacy, you don’t have a voice. She saw her opportunity to create a non-profit that...

FOX News Anchor, Dana Perino, gives us her best career advice, which is relevant to all of us, at any stage in our career. Learn from the master on how to network, leverage your mentors, and deal with the daily pressure in your work. Dana also shares some powerful, behind-the-scenes experiences of what it's like to work for the President of the United States. She shares with us the power of listen...

“It was the best/worst thing that ever happened to me." Angie Witkowski shares the invaluable lessons she learned while navigating her divorce to a man she was married to for 17 years. She shares guidance on how to support kids through the process while still betting on herself so she could come out of the experience stronger, more resilient.

It’s no surprise that money gives you security. Did you ever think, though, that financial challenges could be holding you back, professionally speaking? Hear from former CEO, Stephanie Cox, on wise, practical money moves you need to make at whatever career stage you’re in.

This episode is special. Kathy Kobe was one of those managers who you’d follow wherever she went. I’d know, because she was my manager at the earliest stages of my career and when she left, I said “take me with you!”. Fortunately, she did, and I had the chance to observe what she did differently that set her apart from all the other managers. Hear from real-world leader, Kathy Kobe, on how to rise...

Unstructured time. Do you ever get it? Well, there’s a gift awaiting you when you stop being so busy and start disconnecting. Ah-ha moments are found when we’re in periods of reflection. Learn from inspiration expert, Allison Holzer, on how to stay inspired every day, especially when you find yourself in a challenging place.

You play a key role in the lives of others! From the author of “Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age,” Kate Bravery shares proven practices that help you transform your work environment into a place where people are inspired to deliver their best. After all, on your transformation journey, isn’t it better when you’re among a group also committed to reaching their full potential?

Here’s the deal on your life’s transformation: you’re going to find people who don’t support you. How do you move through disagreement without compromising your dreams, values, and point of view? It’s not digging your heels in or budging on your position. There’s another way. Dr. Joanna Massey is going to show us how respect, curiosity, and sharing our stories is the gateway to productive, healthy...

Ross School of Businesses’ Dean of Innovation is here to share with you how to apply business innovation practices to your life. If you’re stuck, dissatisfied, and feeling like you have no options, Jeff DeGraff will share with you creativity practices that can help you re-imagine the position you find yourself in…and create a path for your breakthrough.