The Generalist Advantage

Why Listen:   To amplify the voice of THIS Modern Renaissance Women. Melanie Smith recognizes the immense value in sharing the stories of women navigating multiple identities and professions. Through her podcast, "Modern Renaissance Women or MRW” she amplifies these voices, offering listeners a profound insight into their journeys. I was eager to learn about the insights she has gained and the tre...

Why Listen:   If you’ve felt like a misfit inside the corporate world. How do generalists find their place in the corporate world, or do they? Erin Patchell, Owner of Positivist Group and Co-Founder of Clüdee,  and I share our journeys of corporate life to entrepreneurship. We dive into the unique value generalists bring and how both they and their leaders can navigate the corporate landscape succ...

Why Listen:  Tips on how to broaden your knowledge. Learning is truly an Art & a Science.  Dr. Kinga Petrovai, Learning Consultant and Podcaster, explores the significance of adopting a Generalist Mindset when it comes to learning.  She offers practical tips on broadening your knowledge across various fields, crucial for boosting problem-solving skills and adaptability.  Additionally, Dr. Petr...

Why Listen: Finding your way when advised to Specialize AND Generalize. We get conflicting advice all the time, we actually seek it out. Kristy Hissa, Operations Executive and General Manager of Kairos shares how she navigated seemingly conflicting advice from her mentors -  “Fewer Deeper, don’t try to do it all” and “Unleash your Operational skills”. Kristy realized that she is both, a specialize...

Why Listen:  How to face it till you make it. Karl is the king of analogies and funny anecdotes, and he has plenty to describe how he has navigated his career as a generalist. As an Independent Security Consultant and Virtual CISO, Karl describes how, in the end, the generalist is the maze master, but they need to be willing to pay the price and "look" the part of the specialist, i.e., b...

Why listen:  Insights on when to pivot your career. Britney Stewart, founder and CEO of Implemint Capital, shares her journey from doctor to diplomat to entrepreneur. She discusses starting her business with minimal industry knowledge to solve a problem she was passionate about.

Why Listen:  Elevating your game as a project manager.  Do you question if you are helping or hindering the process at times?  That’s exactly how Brian felt as he was looking to standardize project management systems in the Canadian federal government. This being no small feat.  And when Brian asked this very question, his colleague responded, “You are helping us untangle Christmas lights.”  What...

Why Listen:  Tips on what it takes to make a major career pivot. Moving from marketing in the tech industry to HR in the healthcare sector is unheard of, yet it’s exactly what Juliana did.  We learn about the motivations for the change and the challenges she faced during the transition.  Sneak peek: Being known as a complex problem solver does follow you across domains. 

Why Listen: Help finding the best problem solver and best practices for your context. 

Why Listen:   If you are a generalist hunting for a job.

Why Listen:  To grow your “traditional” quality role into something more. 

Why listen: If you want to learn more about Gen Z, their views and how they navigate their career.

Why listen: If you have teens looking to make career choices - you will want to listen to Devon’s advice.  Heck, get career advice for yourself!

Julie interviews Beverley Carkner, a marketing professional with over 20 years of experience across various industries, including publishing, tourism, government, self-employement and now medical.

Julie and Karissa explore the often overlooked, yet crucial role of generalists in today's professional landscape.

In this podcast episode, Julie and her guest Kathleen dive deep into the world of generalism, exploring Kathleen's extensive career spanning architecture, parks management, law enforcement, and more. They discuss the value of generalists in driving innovation and problem-solving, particularly in industries like construction and facility management. Through personal anecdotes and insightful dis...

Welcome to The Generalist Advantage podcast, hosted by Julie Lavergne. Join me as we explore the world of Generalists—Often overlooked, but with immense potential. From disrupting norms to solving complex problems, we'll uncover the value of embracing diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned generalist or simply curious, this podcast celebrates the untapped potential of thinking out...

Host Julie Lavergne and guest Christine Pothier discuss their journey of embracing the "generalist" identity in their careers. Christine shares how a podcast in early 2022 validated this path for her after struggling to find a specialty. They connected on LinkedIn during the pandemic, bonding over similar career experiences. Their conversation inspired Julie's new podcast and community for general...