SHIFT with Elena Agar

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Anna G - an entrepreneur, podcaster, and security professional. We chat about her work with immigrant communities and youth.     About Anna : Anna is a security professional with over 10 years of experience in the government and private sector. Outside of work, she mentors students from her alma mater- American University, as well as Girl Secur...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Teresa Freeman - founder and owner of TFA Soft Skills. Technical or hard skills are typically linked to specific knowledge or training that one has gained through life experience, career, or education. Similar to human skills or life skills, Soft Skills are personal to you.  The development of these skills are often overlooked. In this conversation, we d...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Taz Rajabali  - Global HR & Talent Acquisition Leader & Entrepreneur - focusing on one simple philosophy when it comes to hiring practice - by placing the right people in the right roles, with the right support, we can create successful companies & happy communities.    About Taz : His passion is to ensure the right people are in th...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with  - Jill Lublin - international speaker and author on topics around publicity and growing your business through referrals. In this chat, we talked about biggest mistakes people make when doing PR for their brands, how to grow your network, and ultimately how use publicity in an effective way. Tune in to learn more!    About Jill : Jill Lublin is...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Dominique "Dom" Brightmon - a top-rated podcast host and certified self-leadership trainer inspiring others to create their own piece of immortality. We chat about his own journey to podcasting and becoming an author, as well as the impact that podcasting create for the listeners.    About Dominique : Dominique “Dom” Brightmon, DTM is a certified tr...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Jeremiah Allen - a recruiting expert, focusing on connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities, with a passion for relationship building and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.    About Jeremiah Allen : Jeremiah has been in the HR and Recruiting space for nearly 10 years. He currently oversees Sales and Revenue recruiting for a...

In this episode of Shift, I chat with Marc Stoecker - a Learning and Development Specialist & a coach - who has created a life of service through his coaching career, helping individuals overcome obstacles that get in a way of getting where we want to go. We chat about his experience as a coach and what drove him to pursue coaching & how peer coaching helped him as well in his individual c...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Jubee Vilceus - founder of Yellow Tail Tech - an ed tech company focusing on helping people pivot into the IT industry. In this episode, Jubee shares his journey to entrepreneurship and how his company helps impact career shifts of individuals from different backgrounds who aim to pivot into the IT field - with little to no experience. If you are interested i...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Misty Stinnett - a television & content producer - who decided to do a re-set in her life when she made the decision to travel and work from Latin America for six months to challenge her views on life and work. Ultimately, the choice to leave the "known" behind was exactly what she needed to gain a fresh perspective on her career, her future, and what lif...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Aaron Golub - entrepreneur & keynote speaker & former athlete with a story to tell! We talked about his journey as the first legally blind athlete to play football in a Division 1 game & how he found his way and thrived in adversity. He shared his mindset and practice approach to maintain the drive & determination no matter what the obstacles...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Brian Bogert - a passionate performance coach, motivational speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader.   Brian teaches how to leverage radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional life you’ve been dreaming of, but have struggled to create on your own. His revolutionary strategy—embrace pain to avoi...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Meredith Bell - Author, Speaker, Publisher of Assessment & Development Tools. We talked about a topic that has been a challenge for people through generations - Communication!   We discussed:   • Why communication skills are hard skills, not soft skills  • What it looks like to be a truly powerful listener  • How to give and receive fe...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Sean Tepper - the Founder and CEO of Tykr, a stock screener and educational platform all-in-one that helps you manage your own investment - we chat about the connection between financial wellbeing and our overall wellbeing in life. We talked about some myths around investment & obstacles that stop people from investing - or waiting until they are 'ready'...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Janine Esbrand - the founder of Career Change Makers - who brought tons of insights around making a successful career change and demystifying some aspects around career change. Janine believes you can have a career that you are excited about, one that truly aligns with who you are as a person and gives you the opportunity to make the type of impact only you c...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Amy Eliza Wong - an executive leadership coach, author, and facilitator working with organizations such as Salesforce, Roku, LinkedIn, and more. We talked about fear of rejection and inner peace, how to break through the proverbial comfort zone, the healthy balance between doubt and self-doubt, and the the origin of negative self-talk (and what to do about it...

In this episode of The Shift , I chat with Brad Minton - Brad Minton is a Certified Career Counselor, Certified Resume Writer and the Founder of Mint To Be Career. We talked about helping Gen Z, students and new grads create careers where they can thrive & understand how to tap into the job market post graduation. He offers some practical tips and career insights that are often not talked abou...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Phil Klein - host and former firefighter/paramedic, now a higher education leader - who delves into the heroic and heartbreaking stories told directly by the men and women who work the front lines every day. Whether you’re a firefighter, law enforcement officer, EMT, paramedic, or simply interested in the lives of first responders, Stories From the Road prese...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Steve Mellor - a born competitor, Steve has been helping others achieve their goals at the highest of levels for 15 years. Having guided Olympic gold medalists, C-Suite executives, first-time business owners, and leaders across all levels, Steve help individuals facilitate change and optimize performance in their careers and lives.  We had a great chat a...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Brian Aquart - an attorney, consultant, and multifaceted health care leader - we discussed his unique career journey and how it all came together. If you are in a place in your career where you are not sure what might be next, or looking for a change, or simply feeling a bit stuck, this conversation might offer some insights on how things come together when y...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Marques Ogden - International Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, Former NFL Player, Author, Podcast Host of “The Get Authentic With Marques Show” - on how to stay true to yourself among adversity and life's ups and downs.   He shares his story as a former NFL player and business owner who went from 8 figures to $8.25/hour by not accepting responsibili...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Steven Rothberg - Founder, Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter, and podcast host. We talked about his entrepreneurship journey of over 20 years + some exciting facts around current and future education trends, as well as what corporates are looking for in fresh graduates and how to stand out as a student and/or fresh graduate.    About Stev...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Neyda Urias - talent acquisition expert & career development coach. We chatted around an important topic of recruitment in today's job market. She brings in insights from a recruiter perspective, as well as valuable information about what individuals and organizations can do to recruit the best talent and position yourself to be that talent that gets recr...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Laban Ditchburn - World's Best Courage Coach, Author, Speaker - to talk about facing adversity, tackling addiction, & becoming unstoppable no matter what life throws at you.   An exemplar and a revolutionary, he revels in unabashedly sharing what he’s learned: how to conquer the demons you don’t know you have, and how to be unstoppable in gettin...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Marques Ogden - International Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, Former NFL Player, Author, Podcast Host of “The Get Authentic With Marques Show” - on how to stay true to yourself among adversity and life's ups and downs.   He shares his story as a former NFL player and business owner who went from 8 figures to $8.25/hour by not accepting responsibili...

In this episode of Shift , I chat with Leila Rezaiguia - an entrepreneur and executive coach. We discussed how coaching can have a huge impact on organizations and individual's growth. With her vast experience with big organizations across different parts of the world, she brings in some insightful points when it comes our individual and organizational growth. If you are exploring coaching as an o...