SHIFT with Elena Agar

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Tez Steinberg - an endurance artist, explorer, and storyteller who tackles extreme expeditions to inspire others and help solve the issues of our time. In 2020, Tez became the first person in history to row from California to Hawaii alone with no prior rowing experience. By sharing the story, he raised over $150,000 in donations for social impact from followe...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Dr. Jane Lovas is an executive / leadership coach, visionary, thought leader, author, podcast host and speaker. We spoke about the challenges leadership faces today in an ever changing world of work and new generations entering the workforce, as well as how to lead successfully in times of uncertainty and change. Tune in to learn more!    About Jane...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Timmy Douglas - podcaster, dreamer, doer, and community advocate.   About Timmy : Timmy Douglas is the host of the living the dream podcast. The goal of the podcast is to build a community of people that push each other towards their dreams and goals by encouraging Clarity, Massive Action, and a curated environment that builds skills, character, and beli...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Jillian Funes - technical product manager, entrepreneur and mentor for women in tech! Jillian shares her career story as a woman in tech and how others can break into the industry and stay relevant! Tune in to hear more!   About Jillian : Jillian is a Technical Product Manager at Canopy, a fintech startup. She has 10 years of experience working in tech,...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Candy Messer - profitability advisor working with entrepreneurs to help them have successful businesses. Candy shares her knowledge around starting a business, mistakes to avoid, and keeping your financials in check. If you are a new or aspiring business owner or an experienced entrepreneur looking to elevate your business, this episode is for you!   Abo...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Anna G - an entrepreneur, podcaster, and security professional. We chat about her work with immigrant communities and youth.     About Anna : Anna is a security professional with over 10 years of experience in the government and private sector. Outside of work, she mentors students from her alma mater- American University, as well as Girl Secur...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Teresa Freeman - founder and owner of TFA Soft Skills. Technical or hard skills are typically linked to specific knowledge or training that one has gained through life experience, career, or education. Similar to human skills or life skills, Soft Skills are personal to you.  The development of these skills are often overlooked. In this conversation, we d...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Taz Rajabali  - Global HR & Talent Acquisition Leader & Entrepreneur - focusing on one simple philosophy when it comes to hiring practice - by placing the right people in the right roles, with the right support, we can create successful companies & happy communities.    About Taz : His passion is to ensure the right people are in th...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with  - Jill Lublin - international speaker and author on topics around publicity and growing your business through referrals. In this chat, we talked about biggest mistakes people make when doing PR for their brands, how to grow your network, and ultimately how use publicity in an effective way. Tune in to learn more!    About Jill : Jill Lublin is...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Dominique "Dom" Brightmon - a top-rated podcast host and certified self-leadership trainer inspiring others to create their own piece of immortality. We chat about his own journey to podcasting and becoming an author, as well as the impact that podcasting create for the listeners.    About Dominique : Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified tr...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Jeremiah Allen - a recruiting expert, focusing on connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities, with a passion for relationship building and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.    About Jeremiah Allen : Jeremiah has been in the HR and Recruiting space for nearly 10 years. He currently oversees Sales and Revenue recruiting for a...

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Marc Stoecker - a Learning and Development Specialist & a coach - who has created a life of service through his coaching career, helping individuals overcome obstacles that get in a way of getting where we want to go. We chat about his experience as a coach and what drove him to pursue coaching & how peer coaching helped him as well in his individual c...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Jubee Vilceus - founder of Yellow Tail Tech - an ed tech company focusing on helping people pivot into the IT industry. In this episode, Jubee shares his journey to entrepreneurship and how his company helps impact career shifts of individuals from different backgrounds who aim to pivot into the IT field - with little to no experience. If you are interested i...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Misty Stinnett - a television & content producer - who decided to do a re-set in her life when she made the decision to travel and work from Latin America for six months to challenge her views on life and work. Ultimately, the choice to leave the "known" behind was exactly what she needed to gain a fresh perspective on her career, her future, and what lif...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Aaron Golub - entrepreneur & keynote speaker & former athlete with a story to tell! We talked about his journey as the first legally blind athlete to play football in a Division 1 game & how he found his way and thrived in adversity. He shared his mindset and practice approach to maintain the drive & determination no matter what the obstacles...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Brian Bogert - a passionate performance coach, motivational speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader.   Brian teaches how to leverage radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional life you’ve been dreaming of, but have struggled to create on your own. His revolutionary strategy—embrace pain to avoi...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Meredith Bell - Author, Speaker, Publisher of Assessment & Development Tools. We talked about a topic that has been a challenge for people through generations - Communication!   We discussed:   • Why communication skills are hard skills, not soft skills  • What it looks like to be a truly powerful listener  • How to give and receive fe...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Sean Tepper - the Founder and CEO of Tykr, a stock screener and educational platform all-in-one that helps you manage your own investment - we chat about the connection between financial wellbeing and our overall wellbeing in life. We talked about some myths around investment & obstacles that stop people from investing - or waiting until they are 'ready'...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Janine Esbrand - the founder of Career Change Makers - who brought tons of insights around making a successful career change and demystifying some aspects around career change. Janine believes you can have a career that you are excited about, one that truly aligns with who you are as a person and gives you the opportunity to make the type of impact only you c...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Amy Eliza Wong - an executive leadership coach, author, and facilitator working with organizations such as Salesforce, Roku, LinkedIn, and more. We talked about fear of rejection and inner peace, how to break through the proverbial comfort zone, the healthy balance between doubt and self-doubt, and the the origin of negative self-talk (and what to do about it...

In this episode of The Shift , I chat with Brad Minton - Brad Minton is a Certified Career Counselor, Certified Resume Writer and the Founder of Mint To Be Career. We talked about helping Gen Z, students and new grads create careers where they can thrive & understand how to tap into the job market post graduation. He offers some practical tips and career insights that are often not talked abou...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Phil Klein - host and former firefighter/paramedic, now a higher education leader - who delves into the heroic and heartbreaking stories told directly by the men and women who work the front lines every day. Whether you’re a firefighter, law enforcement officer, EMT, paramedic, or simply interested in the lives of first responders, Stories From the Road prese...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Steve Mellor - a born competitor, Steve has been helping others achieve their goals at the highest of levels for 15 years. Having guided Olympic gold medalists, C-Suite executives, first-time business owners, and leaders across all levels, Steve help individuals facilitate change and optimize performance in their careers and lives.  We had a great chat a...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Brian Aquart - an attorney, consultant, and multifaceted health care leader - we discussed his unique career journey and how it all came together. If you are in a place in your career where you are not sure what might be next, or looking for a change, or simply feeling a bit stuck, this conversation might offer some insights on how things come together when y...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Marques Ogden - International Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, Former NFL Player, Author, Podcast Host of “The Get Authentic With Marques Show” - on how to stay true to yourself among adversity and life's ups and downs.   He shares his story as a former NFL player and business owner who went from 8 figures to $8.25/hour by not accepting responsibili...