The Bored Room

Summary: Kristin Myers shares her journey from Australia to becoming Chief Digital Officer and Head of Technology at Northwell Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. She reflects on the pivotal decisions that shaped her career, including leaving law for technology, relocating across the world, investing in continuous learning, and embracing leadership opportunities. Kr...

Summary: Megan Wintersteen shares her unconventional path from journalism student to senior marketing executive, reflecting on the career risks, relationships, and moments of intuition that shaped her journey. She discusses leadership as a woman in executive spaces, the importance of culture fit, the evolution of networking, and how community involvement has become a major source of purpose and fu...

Justin Schenck shares his journey through entrepreneurship, the lessons learned from failures, and insights on leadership, self-awareness, and building meaningful relationships. Discover practical advice on overcoming fear, investing in yourself, and creating a success mindset. Key Topics: Justin's journey into entrepreneurship Lessons learned from three failed businesses The importance of resilie...

Summary: This episode emphasizes the importance of specificity and clarity when planning your career or personal development. Mark discusses how vagueness can hinder progress and provides practical strategies to define clear, actionable goals. Key Topics The danger of vagueness in goal setting Strategies for achieving clarity and specificity Questions to deepen your understanding of your goals Tak...

In today’s fast-paced professional world, career transitions are more common than ever. Lynn Serpico, who recently concluded a remarkable 33-year career in global risk and insurance, shares her journey from art history to corporate leadership and now to purpose-driven advisory work. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability, networking, and continuous learning.

Most professionals don’t actively design their careers. They follow opportunities, accept promotions, and wake up years later feeling stuck. In this episode of The Bored Room, Mark Misiano sits down with Farrell Simon, Chief Commercial Officer at Trevi Therapeutics, to break down what it actually takes to build a career with intention, impact, and long-term growth. From leading global brands at Pr...

Artificial intelligence is moving faster than most organizations can keep up. In this episode of The Boredroom, Mark Misiano sits down with AI governance expert and former Enterprise Chief Privacy Officer Livia Maghiar to break down what responsible AI adoption actually looks like inside modern companies. With 30+ years in technology law, privacy, and enterprise risk, Livia explains how leaders ca...

Most professionals try to solve career frustration the wrong way. They update their resume. They tweak their LinkedIn profile. They start applying for jobs. But they skip the step that matters most first: Clarity. In this solo episode, Mark Misiano introduces a simple but powerful framework he uses with clients who know they want something different in their career but cannot clearly define what t...

Your career looks successful on paper. The title is right. The compensation is solid. The path is “set.” So, why do you feel bored? The Bored Room is the podcast for senior leaders who are done coasting and ready to reclaim purpose, power, and momentum in their careers. I’m your host and Chief Career Officer – Mark Misiano, and I’m bringing you bold conversations with executives who reached the to...