Consuming Careers

When life punches you in the face and demands every ounce of your energy and attention to persevere, how would you respond? In this week’s episode of Consuming Careers, we sit down with Anthony Roman who shares how his life has been shaped by unexpected obstacles, and how those challenges left him no alternative but to dig deep to find the grit of his character, which ultimately fueled his ability...

How do you find the courage and strength to redefine your career when the “next right step” can lead you down a radical path into very unfamiliar territory? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Kurt Kandler who, at a crossroads in his career, took what he believed was the next right step to follow an unexpected calling that led him to Uganda, Kenya and beyond.  You can connect...

Have you ever considered the power of having a clearly defined point of view? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re talking with Jeremy Garlington who has spent his career, not only guiding leaders in articulating their unique points of view, but also shares how his personal point of view has evolved while navigating the adversity in his own life. You can find Jeremy Garlington at: https://w...

In this episode we’re going to do something a little different, and to be honest, something a bit self-indulgent. Recently, I spent the weekend at an Asheville mountain cabin with several close friends including three brothers that I interviewed for this podcast. As you’ll see, each has quite a different career path, point of view, and offers their unique perspectives on things like ‘grit or quit’...

Is it really possible to have a calling or a purpose? If so, is it possible to know your calling… with certainty and clarity? In this episode of Consuming Careers, we’re meeting with Jeff Feldhahn who shares his experience of how he found his calling and the principles he applied to finding clarity in his purpose. You can connect with Jeff Feldhahn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-feldhahn-198...

Many of us carry baggage through our lives that often impact our work and our relationships. In this episode, we explore the career of Brandon Lee, how he came to terms with the wounds of his youth and how he’s directing that pain into building workplace cultures that produce flourishing businesses and families. You can connect with Brandon Lee at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleedigital/ Fi...

The idea of having a “calling” can be confusing and elusive. Should I expect to be ‘called’ into a career before jumping in? Do I only have one calling on my life? Can my calling change? In this episode, we’ll explore the career of David Slagle as he navigated into the healthcare industry, then into pastoral ministry, then back to healthcare, and how his definition of ‘calling’ evolved throughout...

Pursuing your passion can be hard work and take a lifetime to fulfill. In this episode, we explore the unique experience of Game McGimsey, a volcanologist with a long career committed to a single passion. We’ll also delve into the rewards often only available to those who are willing to fully commit themselves, and their lives, to the pursuit of excellence in their profession. You can learn more a...

Finding purpose in your career (and life) is often found when you don’t actually focus on your career.  In this episode, Mitch Lewandowski will challenge you to think ‘others first’ and give you some practical tools that demonstrate “when you elevate the tide of others, you rise with that same tide.” You can connect with Mitch Lewandowski at: https://cymbionic.com/ Podcast recorded live at Whiteta...

Introducing a brand new podcast about finding passion, purpose and perseverance in the work we do every day: Consuming Careers. You can check out an overview right here and tune in every week for new episodes! Click to text Bruce now! About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I’ve covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA,...