The Winding Road

In this episode I sit down with Mary Elizabeth Sheehan , someone I met during my time in Seth Godin's The Marketing Seminar (TMS). We talk about her current job search, what she's learned, how she's applied some of the marketing principles learned during TMS, and what she would do differently.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagr...

In this episode, I talk about  The importance of finding time to think and be creative and the impact that could have on your professional growth.  I share how I'm able to create time for this Are you intrinsically or extrinsically motivated and why it's important to know Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcaree...

If you're seeking any kind of change - a career change, a job change, a company change, starting a business - you're going to fail. If you don't fall, you're not pushing yourself enough.  In this episode, Travis talks about how three things you'll need to overcome failure and shares some personal stories of his own failure. Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/...

In this episode, I provide an update on what The Winding Road is and who it's for. I also talk about why you should be asking yourself "why?" if you're looking for a new role (or considering changing careers). Follow me on Twitter: @509Marketer Check out the website for my latest blogs and book recommendations: windingroadpodcast.com Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcar...

Fun fact - 80% of people currently working are not doing their dream job. That's a staggering statistic. Are you doing your dream job? Probably not, or you wouldn't be listening to my podcast. In this episode, I talk about what it means to pursue your dream job and give you a little kick in the ass you may need to start pursuing something different. Reach out to me on Twitter: @509marketer Read my...

Whether you're in marketing or you're thinking about your next career move, focusing on the concept of a minimal viable audience is the key. We don't need to apply to 100 jobs. We don't need to connect with 500 people on LinkedIn.  We do need to be specific about where we want to work, what we want to do, and what we're really good at.  You can find the related blog post at  http://windingroadpodc...

In this episode, I talk about grizzly bears, wolves, World War II and why determination is greater than having hope. But, be cautious, too much determination can be detrimental.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winding-road-careers/ Twitter: https://twitter....

The Winding Road is not only applicable to life and our careers but it also applies to the projects we're engaged with and this podcast is no exception.  I'm taking a new approach to what The Winding Road is. I'll be taking marketing principles and will be sharing my perspective and thoughts about how it can be applied to our careers and professional lives.  This episode gets pretty personal. I sh...

In this episode, I follow up something I said in Episode 5 about tweaking your LinkedIn profile to be found. After saying that, I realized that's not the right approach.  I tell you why it's not the right thing and what to do differently.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedi...

In this episode, I talk about why I started the Winding Road Podcast and blog. Hint- it's because after years of being in recruiting I realized the hiring process is broken.  I share some insights from the other side on why recruiters act the way they do. Why a lot of them are so impersonal and distracted.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https:...

I recently tried a 5-day information detox and quit after Day 2. I'll tell you why and will also talk about this: What Jerry Seinfeld and Eddie Murphy said about focus My ah-ha moment from the info detox Tips on how to focus, protect your time, and be great Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: h...

This week we're talking about information overload and what to do about it. If you're feeling burned out, overwhelmed, and scatterbrained then you need to take part in the 3-week Information Detox Challenge. I go over the steps I plan to take over the next three weeks and invite you to take that challenge with me.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram...

This month's episode dives into the phenomena of fear. It's something we all experience. I'm not talking about a fear of sharks or clowns- both legitimate fears of mine - but fear we face when making big decisions.  Join me as I talk about what's really going on in our heads when we're faced with these crossroads in our lives. Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.co...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Winding Road Podcast. In this episode Travis talks about the importance of continuous learning and provides some examples of ways you can take your career to the next level.  Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winding-roa...