SHIFT with Elena Agar

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I engage in a powerful conversation with Teresa Vozza, an award-winning leadership expert and former CHRO at Allianz Partners. Teresa shares her insights on eradicating burnout and transforming leadership to create a sustainable, thriving work environment. Join us as we explore her mission, drawing from her wealth of experience, and discover practical str...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down for a conversation with Dorothy Dalton, a global talent management strategist, workplace futurist, and founder of 3Plus International. With a career spanning discrimination, inequality, exclusion, and bullying, Dorothy shares her expertise in creating gender-balanced, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. As a seasoned HR consultant, executive sea...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Catherine Gray - Leadership and Talent Development coach - we dive deep into the world of personal and professional growth with our guest, who specializes in helping organizations, teams, and leaders achieve extraordinary results while retaining top talent. We explore her unique approach, which emphasizes clarity and accountability at all...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Rebekah Panepinto. In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of technology and digital transformation with Rebekah Panepinto, a former rockstar turned cybersecurity and cloud strategies expert. From her early days playing drums professionally in Nashville to founding "The Rebekah Panepinto Project," Rebekah shares insights...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Brandon Busteed - Chief Partnership Officer and Global Head, Learn-Work Innovation. In this episode, Busteed shares invaluable insights on the evolving landscape of education, the intersection of technology and learning, and the critical link between higher education and workforce success. Join us for a captivating conversation with a thou...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Steph Gillies - a career transition coach helping people who feel stuck clarify their goals, develop a strategy and take action towards a fulfilling career. We chat about Steph's unique journey of having 32 jobs in 15 years equipped her with invaluable insights into perfecting the job search process. After being laid off from what she...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Cheryl Fischer is a Mindset & Life Coach, host of the podcast OMG Teach Me, and an entrepreneur in social selling and wellness. In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Cheryl Fischer - from her diverse career spanning airline pricing to teaching and corporate training, Cheryl's common thread is her passion for teach...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Kris Ward - the founder of the Win The Hour, Win the Day philosophy. In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Kris Ward, a renowned expert in scaling businesses and the creator of the Win The Hour, Win The Day philosophy. Kris's journey is not only inspirational but also filled with valuable insights for entrepreneur...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Katelyn Magnuson - the visionary behind The Freelance CFO, shares her expertise in transforming the financial well-being of entrepreneurs and businesses. Her unique approach blends accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation to break down barriers to financial success. Katelyn also discusses her creation, Wealth Witches, which combines ho...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Alissa Daire Nelson - a true catalyst for personal and organizational transformation. Alissa is not only the Founder and CEO of Daire 2 Succeed, but she's also a certified Professional Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds a myriad of certifications in strengths, facilitation, well-being, and positive change....

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar, I sit down with AJ Mizes - an accomplished career coach and HR expert. A.J. shares his wealth of experience, having led global teams of over 3,000 people and served as a Global HR Leader at Facebook. We explore strategies for landing dream careers, skyrocketing leadership results through executive coaching, and developing a robust people/culture/HR masterp...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Jordana Cole - true igniter of leadership and team potential. As a global learning and development leader, certified coach, and applied improviser, Jordana brings a wealth of expertise in leadership development and positive psychology to the table. With a rich background spanning non-profits, higher education, SaaS technology, financial se...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Terri Rahman - a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, as our guest. About Terri: Terri Rahman is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health by focusing on gut health so they can lead fulfilling lives, free from chronic disease, and maximize their vitality whi...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Arjan Peters - who is not only the driving force behind this podcast but also a dynamic entrepreneur with a unique story of his own. At just 26 years old, Arjan brings a fresh perspective to the world of podcasting through his show, "R4E - The Reason for Everything Podcast with Arjan Peters." In this podcast, he explores the capt...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Alka Bromiley - founder of Inspire2. Alka provides coaching, workshops, advice, and direction through mentorship for both individuals and businesses. She is a workshop facilitator and trainer. As a part of Inspire2 LLC, Alka owns and hosts the Changing Platforms podcast. Since it was launched in September 2021, this global podcast has rele...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Andre' Thomas and Todd Levinson - co-hosts of the Healing Race podcast. In this powerful episode, Andre' and Todd join me on a remarkable journey into the heart of racial dialogue. For the first 25 years of their friendship, they never broached the topic of race, but now, they've embarked on a mission to explore the complexitie...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Ruvi Makuni - a Global Workplace Wellness Specialist and a Certified Stress Master and Resiliency Coach who is passionate about supporting organizations and busy professionals to thrive in their careers without sacrificing their health. After seeing the detrimental impacts of stress on professionals, Ruvi’s primary focus and specialty has...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Kenneth Ellington - a rising cybersecurity professional who is dedicated to nurturing new cybersecurity talent. A Florida native now based in Dallas-Fort Worth Texas, he’s leveraged his unyielding drive to go from working at the deli counter to landing a Big 4 Senior Cybersecurity Consulting role - all within 3 fast-paced years. His curren...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Devin Price. He is a passionate cybersecurity leader, writer, educator, and content creator with over eight years of professional technology experience. He holds a master's degree in Management Information Systems and has expertise in systems analysis, application security, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. For the pas...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Ken Rusk - a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom. Ken spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. He never went to college. Instead, he made goals, planned, and worked hard for thirty years. Now, Ken is a very successful...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Michael Anthony - Founder of Think Unbroken, best-selling author, award-winning speaker, podcast host, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma. Trauma Warrior: Following his profound "Mirror Moment," he embarked on a journey of self-actualization and mindset training to craft the life he truly desired. It has...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Ramy Eissa. Ramy's work experience is with reputable companies on both the agency & client side. He started his career in a regional marketing agency, ROI ME, handling some of their biggest clients. He then moved to the client side by joining JTI's brand team, followed by Mr Jeff & Nestlé's coffee team. Three years ago,...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Lynne Williams -the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group, which provides online career development and networking for career transition (job seekers) and career management (employed and self-employed). Lynne writes resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and LinkedIn company pages, and focuses on keywords. She is currently w...

In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Marc Miller - the visionary founder of Career Pivot. With a remarkable career spanning multiple industries and six career pivots, Marc shares his insights and wisdom on navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with career reinvention, especially in the 2nd Half of Life. From his book "Repurpose Your Career" to...

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Jennifer Hart - an ICF-certified leadership coach, OD/communication consultant, and facilitator with a talent for building relationships and aligning expectations among diverse individuals, organizations and interests. Jennifer founded Intelektularo to help organizations bridge the gaps between leadership, culture and communication. Je...