SHIFT with Elena Agar

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Bradley Rice - a techie turned entrepreneur - about his career story in tech and success that came out of it, as well as how he is helping people today take a similar route. We talked about what it takes to make it in tech, various opportunities available for education, and how just about anyone can make a transition into the tech career regardless of where i...

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Andy Lipshultz - Voice Talent & Entrepreneur - we talked about his journey to being an independent voice talent, as well as how his creativity has led the way throughout his career path from early college days to present times. His journey in his work is one that can shine light on others who might be wondering - "how do I create my own career path" and wh...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Chris Lee - entrepreneur, consultant/coach, speaker, and author. We talk about how the right mindset can truly push one towards success in whatever one wishes to accomplish. In a world where our attention and time are limited, where should we spend our energy? Where do we focus on? Tune in to hear answers to these questions and much more.    About C...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Carlos Alvarenga - independent researcher, author, and coach. We chatted about his research and work on the rules of persuasion. Having rich experience in the world of business and leadership, Carlos brings insightful information about how the world's greatest communicators convince, lead, and inspire. One chat you don't want to miss. Tune in!    Ab...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Elyse Wagner - Co-Founder and Chief Wellness Officer. We discuss the importance of food on our overall wellness, mind/body connection, and how each body needs an individual approach to live a healthy, quality life. Elyse shared her personal story of health and what helped her make the change necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle and how she now helps others d...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Tim Shelton - industry strategist & change leader, who is doing something great in the space of mental health and his initiative is inspiring! We discuss how he is driving awareness about mental health in the workplace and community and his journey of running 874 miles over 10 months for mind charity.  Tune in to his journey on instagram @virtualmind...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Dr. Terrence Johnson - a licensed professional counselor, former professor, creative and much more! We chat about his path to finding purpose and drive to make a change necessary to live a life of meaning. He shares his own journey and his work with others - which is quite inspiring, heart warming and insightful.    About Dr. Terrence Johnson : the...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Nicole Lewis-Keeber - a business therapist and mindset coach. She opened up my eyes on how our entrepreneurial journey had a start potentially way before we even decide to go into business; that certain part of our lives might have had a profound effect on how we do business and how we view our business. I found it interesting how in my own business - I use s...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Erik Kruger - executive coach and author - who is one of my go-to people for leadership in business and future of work. We discuss his idea of becoming dangerous as a way to beat becoming irrelevant which is quite intriguing and makes complete sense when you hear him describe it. We also share our own personal journeys of change and how your environment has a...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Michelle Mercier - Business Coach/Consultant, a Dare to Lead™ Trained professional, the host of the top ranked podcast The Resilient Entrepreneur. We chat about the work she is doing to put humanity back in business and the . We also discuss adversity & things we can do on individual level to build resilience and manage life's ups and downs.   ...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Ashley Artrip - President & Co-Founder Mission Collaborative - on a mission to help others design successful careers that are engaging and fulfilling.    About Ashley Artrip : Co-Founder and President of Mission Collaborative, Ashley is on a mission to help others design successful careers that are engaging and fulfilling. Before Mission Collabo...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Dr. Roberto Ponticelli - a brilliant engineer and coach, focusing on creating better work places with human centric leadership. We discuss the importance of human skills for all levels in an organization, but particularly for leaders, as well as how can we create working environment where people can thrive and feel empowered to perform at their best.  &n...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Tawanda Chirenda - Founder of Becoming a Willing Student, an education company for smart, fun and caring young adults who want more from their lives and careers. We discuss the gaps that exist between higher education and the world of work - and what institutions can do to ensure that we are preparing students for the future.    About Tawanda : Tawa...

In this episode of Shift - I chat with Paul Spiers - founder of The New P&L Brand Purpose Institute & host of ‘The New P&L – Principles & Leadership in Business’ podcast series. We discussed how business leaders, employees and entrepreneurs can build brands with purpose, on purpose.     About Paul: Founder of The New P&L® Brand Purpose Institute and host of the i...

In this episode of Shift - I sit down with Philip Wilkerson - podcaster, career coach & industry advisor. Coming from similar career stories, we connected over our passion for future of work and career development for future generations - we discussed how to create your own career opportunities, stay relevant (continuously expand your brand and reach) and genuinely enjoy what you do for work....

In this episode of Shift - I sit down with Charlie Oliver - Entrepreneur, Technologist, Futurist to talk about the future of organizations and talent, the role tech is playing, the gap between universities and the real world of work & the adversity of entrepreneurship.    About Charlie: Charlie’s years of experience in the trenches of media include working in advertising in New York...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Zachary Green - International Best Selling Author | Serial Entrepreneur | USMC Veteran | Firefighter. We had an interesting discussion around his career journey, and lessons learned along the way - whether it was in his experience as an entrepreneur or an author or a firefighter - he definitely has insightful perspectiv...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Nathan Biddulph - a neuro-skills coach - we discuss how his work with professional athletes using neuro-skills enhances performance. With research in how our brains operate, there is a lot of insightful things we can learn to apply in our daily lives, using neuro-skills.    About Nathan: Nathan Biddulph is kno...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Theresa Lear Levine - EFT Master Practitioner and Energy Coach. We discuss the science behind EFT which stands for Emotional freedom technique  - it is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It’s also referred to as tapping or psychological acupressure. This episode was especially person...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with John Lefebvre - musician | composer | author| entrepreneur | philanthropist - to discuss his very dynamic and intense journey through career and life; his story of the many ups and downs of life and how he ultimately overcame them and now serving the society for a better future ahead.   About John: he's been a choi...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Isaac Ho -  master sales and mindset coach. We discuss how transforming your beliefs can remove obstacles to business and personal growth. With his experience in health, business and well-being, he brings an interesting perspective on how entrepreneurs can utilize their mindset to grow their business by simply shif...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Barry Lee Cummings - Digital Strategist. We discuss how his team are working to prevent cyberbullying and educating the youth, parents, and the community about creating responsible and inspiring online communications.    About Barry : Barry Lee Cummings is a sought after Speaker, Lecturer, Trainer and Digital...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Charles Williams - educator with a mission to change the way we educate our youth & prepare them for the future of work. We chat about importance of social and emotional skills at an early age, about importance of making connections with students and teachers at the schools as a leader, and what the future of educat...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Melissa Guller - a course creator, podcast producer, and the CEO of Wit & Wire. We discuss running an online business as a solopreneur, the world of podcasting, and how she balances her life and running a business, all while maintaining her mental wellbeing and energy.   About Melissa : Melissa Guller is a cour...

In this episode of Shift - Getting out of your comfort zone! - I sit down with Arthur Ransier - business strategist, tech recruiter, and a multi-dimensional professional. We discuss how no one road is the same for anyone when it comes to success in life, particularly career success; he shares his personal growth story and what pushed him to become a dynamic professional who ultimately created his...