Walking into a male-dominated workplace with confidence can backfire—especially when confidence turns impulsive. Mandolen Mull shares how a split-second comment early in her career nearly cost her …
The Promotion That Burned Her Out—and Changed How She Thinks About Culture
When Jessica Kriegel accepted what felt like a dream promotion at Oracle, she didn’t expect it to nearly break her. In just six intense weeks, the role led to burnout—but also sparked the insights …
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The Contract Mistake That Nearly Derailed a World Series Coach’s Career
When Trent Clark trusted a handshake instead of the fine print, it triggered one of the most painful—and formative—mistakes of his career. In this episode, the former World Series coach shares how a …
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From CIA to CEO: Rupal Patel on Leadership, Resilience, and Owning Your Weird
What happens when a defining mistake forces you to question your confidence, your voice, and your place in the room? Former CIA analyst turned entrepreneur Rupal Patel shares a powerful story from …
Learning from Havana: CEO Steven L. Blue on When Success Turns into a Costly Assumption
Coming off a big win, CEO Steven L. Blue thought he had cracked the code for international expansion—until a bold business venture in Havana failed fast and hard. In this episode, Steve reflects on …
How Christine King Went from Welfare to Pioneering Female CEO in Semiconductors
What starts as a “bad reason” to choose a major can sometimes change everything. In this episode, Christine “Chris” King shares how an unlikely decision—made while she was a single mother on …