10 Lessons Learned

Mastering Career Success with Chelle Johnson: Lessons You Can't Miss

About Chelle Johnson
Chelle is a first-generation college graduate who grew up with limiting beliefs, fear, and dysfunction. Through faith, resilience, grit, and determination, she achieved executive leadership roles in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources at Fortune 50 companies including Comcast, Lockheed Martin, Quest Diagnostics and Honeywell. She has lived and worked in Asia and Latin America, acquired her MBA, and speaks Spanish and English. Through her agency Best You Talent Advisors, she now helps high achievers and diversity allies discover and amplify their strengths and purpose and realize abundance in their careers and lives.
Chelle is a career ally, change maker, and positive mental fitness authority who helps people be their best. She loves guiding people to get crystal clear on who they are and what they want and building the courage and confidence to achieve those personal and professional goals. She is known for coaching and advising people to listen to their inner wisdom, take risks, build their bravery and have the courage to seek their best lives.
Episode Notes
00:00 Intro
11:25 Lesson 1: Learn the Business Deeply
16:17 Lesson 2: Relationships Matter
22:00 Lesson 3: Stay Curious and Keep Learning
30:44 Lesson 4: The Most Important Person to Impress is Yourself
38:04 Lesson 5: Admit and Learn from Failures
 

Samir Domah -You Can Learn As Much From The Little Guys As The Big Guys

About Samir Domah
Samir spent over 15 years climbing the ladder in FMCG and data, helping brands win space on Tesco shelves and leading multi-million-pound insight and media portfolios for retailers like Booker, John Lewis and global CPGs. On paper, he had the classic "good job" story: senior roles, a growing team, and industry recognition including a Top 30 Under 40 Loyalty Royalty award. But after bad job role landed him hospital, he sought to make a change and within 12 months had become an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author, Speaker on Men's Mental Health and taken his musings to stage with Stand Comedy. He now coaches others to make their life count.
Episode Notes
00:00 Intro
03:13 Lesson 1: Make It Count
07:05 Lesson 2: Your Value Isn't Define by The Position You Are In Now
12:36 Lesson 3: Even Your Toughest Foe, Is Soft Somewhere Else
17:13 Lesson 4: Clarity Beats Complexity
20:25 Lesson 5: It's Easy To Overcomplicate Your Customer
25:25 Lesson 6: Do Pre-Mortems, Not Post-Mortems
29:56 Lesson 7: You Can Learn As Much From The Little Guys As The Big Guys
32:56 Lesson 8: Data is King, Humans Are Still The Queen
35:34 Lesson 9: Treat Your Sales Cycles like A Love Marriage
39:18 Lesson 10: The Best DEI Programs Have An Exit Plan
 

Navigating Career Success: Lessons from Ranjith Ravula

About Ranjith Ravula
Ranjith Ravula is an inspiring entrepreneur who transitioned from earning hourly wages as a limo driver and accountant to founding a successful recruiting business.
His journey began with humble beginnings, encountering setbacks and deceit, but he persevered and expanded his network.
In 2016, he launched Raks Group, a firm that now boasts $4M in revenue as of 2022. Under his leadership, the company focuses on IT staffing and includes innovative services like SociaM8.
Ranjith emphasizes the creation of a strong personal brand and helps others establish businesses in the USA. Known for his resilience and adaptability, Ranjith has exemplified how challenges can be transformed into opportunities.
Outside of his professional achievements, he remains dedicated to his community and passionate about empowering others to succeed.
  
Episode Notes
00:00 Career Lessons - Intro
06:49 Lesson 1: Mindset is Everything
10:25 Lesson 2: Embrace Setbacks as Lessons
14:13 Lesson 3: Prioritize Financial Discipline
19:00 Lesson 4: Invest in Relationships

Matthew Hill - Forgive Yourself

About Matthew Hill
With a career that spans corporate boardrooms, global classrooms, and stand-up comedy stages, Matthew Hill brings a rare blend of wit, warmth, and wisdom to the art of communication. As a leadership trainer, intercultural facilitator, and presentation coach, Matthew helps executives, emerging leaders, and teams unlock confidence, clarity, and impact—whether they’re pitching, presenting, or navigating high-stakes conversations.
Having trained teams from EY to GE Capital, and delivered workshops in more than 30 countries, Matthew is deeply versed in the real-world dynamics of cross-cultural communication and influence. His sessions are energising, applied, and always action-oriented. He’s especially skilled in flipping limiting beliefs—taking the "I could never" and transforming it into “watch me do it.”
Whether he’s guiding a nervous speaker through their first keynote, coaching a CEO on how not to bore their team, or mediating conflict with humour and empathy, Matthew knows how to meet people where they are—and move them forward.
He thrives in global settings, whether in-person or virtual, and has built a reputation for helping professionals of all stripes find their voice, sharpen their message, and lead with purpose. From webinars to live workshops, he’s equally at home behind the mic or in front of the room, and brings sharp insight and lively storytelling to every conversation.
Matthew’s book “Learn How to LEAD; Believe, Behave & Become” is available now.
 
Episode Notes
00:00 Intro
07:08 Lesson 1: Forgive Yourself
12:18 Lesson 2: Perfect Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
17:22 Lesson 3: Do Your Best, No More, No Less
23:16 Lesson 4: Network Like a Crazy Person
31:42 Lesson 5: No Health, No Wealth
38:38 Lesson 6: Always Have a Story Ready to Tell
44:23 Lesson 7: Be Creative and Determined
49:11 Lesson 8: Have Three Answers to Every Problem
53:48 Lesson 9: Einstein's Favorite Human Invention - Save Money Early
55:53 Lesson 10: Do the Other Side's Work as Well

Unlocking Career Success: Lessons from a Resume Master | Fatemah Mirza

About Fatemah Mirza
Fatemah Mirza is a Certified Resume Master and the powerhouse behind CareerTuners, a premier career services firm she founded over 15 years ago. Her work has helped thousands of driven professionals break into top-tier organizations—including the United Nations, Big Four consulting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and even the White House.
Her clients don’t just land interviews; they double their salaries, reclaim their time, and walk away with the confidence to ask for (and get) what they truly deserve.
A best-selling author and TEDx speaker, Fatemah is a sought-after expert regularly invited to speak at institutions like UCLA, CSUN, and ICOI. Her career tools and templates have been downloaded over 200,000 times, and her company boasts 200+ five-star Google reviews, cementing her reputation for delivering real, measurable results.
 
Episode Notes:
 00:00 Leadership – Intro
09:53 Lesson 1: The Hidden Job Market Still Hires Faster Than Job Boards
16:17 Lesson 2: Negotiate the Role Before You Negotiate the Salary
24:38 Lesson 3: Know Your Red Flags and Neutralize Them Early
32:12 Affiliate Break
33:01 Lesson 4: Decode the Job Description to Expose the Hiring Manager's Real KPIs
41:04 Lesson 5: Use Your Skills to Create Opportunities for Others
 

Highly Sensitive Leaders: How We Can Thrive

About Sogol Homayoun
Dr. Sogol Homayoun is an Author, Facilitator, Global Speaker, and leadership coach. Currently, Sogol is an EdTech leader at Arizona State University (ASU) Online. She is also the founder and CEO of The Jasmine Circle, a global personal development coaching organization dedicated to helping you regulate their nervous system, eliminate limiting belief systems and rebrand your sensitivities into a leadership superpower.
Sogol has dedicated her life to pursuing self-cognition, speaking and advising on leadership and becoming certified in storytelling, design thinking, creativity, hypnotherapy, and neuro-linguistics programming (NLP) to coach her clients globally. Dr. Homayoun received her bachelor’s and doctorate degrees from Arizona State University. She has spent her life as a global citizen, having lived in both the Middle East and the United States. She is currently living in the U.S.
 
Episode Notes:
 00:00 Leadership - Intro
02:48 Lesson 1: Environmental Sensitivity
06:46 Lesson 2: Emotional Challenges
12:19 Lesson 3: Mental Inner World and Overthinking
16:39 Lesson 4: Understanding Fear Responses - Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
20:35 Lesson 5: The Art of Wavelength Communication
23:36 Lesson 6: Learning to Let Go Without Taking It Personally
26:43 Lesson 7: Lifestyle and Practical Issues - Managing Burnout
30:54 Lesson 8: Hidden Strengths That Become Challenges
39:20 Lesson 9: Emotional Intelligence and Creating Safety

Announcing a new upcoming series

 
Exciting news for 2026: A 10-part miniseries titled 'Lessons in Leadership' will be launched, featuring interviews with experienced individuals discussing best and worst leadership practices. The series promises to share best practices, funny stories, and valuable wisdom for current leaders. Join these deep conversations on leadership in the new year.

Life-Changing Lessons | End of Season Special

Join host Robert Hossary and guests Diana White, Siebe Vanderzee, and Codie Comeau in a special end-of-season episode of '10 Lessons Learned.' Discover valuable life lessons on gratitude, understanding, choosing battles, authenticity in leadership, and speaking out against injustice. Plus, a surprise appearance by Santa Claus, sharing a lesson in spreading the spirit of giving. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our new special series and regular episodes.
Episode Notes
00:00 Christmas Special Episode 2025
01:54 Robert's Lesson
04:52 Siebe's Lesson
08:31 Codie's Lesson
12:03 Diana's Lesson
20:28 Santa's Lesson

Leela Aheer - You’re Not What Happened to You.

About Leela Aheer
 
Hon. Leela Sharon Aheer was first elected as a Member of Alberta's Legislative Assembly for the Chestermere-Rocky View constituency on May 5, 2015.  She was re-elected on April 16, 2019, as the MLA for the newly formed riding of Chestermere-Strathmore. 
Born in Edmonton and raised in Chestermere, where she raised her family, Aheer is a proud wife and mother of two amazing young men.  She is also a professional singer, vocal coach, and music teacher, instructing singing in seven languages.  Her passion for music led her to own and operate a successful music studio for twenty-four years in Chestermere and Calgary, where she was heavily involved in arts, volunteerism, and community service. 
As Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women (2019 - 2021), Hon. Aheer made significant strides in promoting multiculturalism and women's status.  Her proclamation of Women's Entrepreneurship Day in February 2019 was a historic moment for Canada.  She was the first Minister of Multiculturalism in the last twenty-five years and the first Deputy Leader of the United Conservative Party.   A key priority of the new government was to provide more protections for women through initiatives like Clare's Law.   
Hon. Aheer has worked tirelessly to affirm her position as an ally within the Alberta Legislature for those seeking shelter from gender-based violence, racism, and female genital mutilation.  In May of 2022, her work on this matter came to fruition when The Health Professions (Protecting Women and Girls) Amendment Act, 2022, a Bill she championed in the Legislature, earned Royal Assent.  This significant achievement is a testament to her commitment to social justice. 
MLA Aheer is renowned in her community and among her peers for her strategic insights and ability to build meaningful partnerships. 
Hon Aheer was appointed Senior Director of Strategy and Partnerships with BioAro Inc., a precision health and longevity medicine leader, in July 2024.  She was also appointed the BioSport Chief Growth Officer.
Her visionary approach and commitment to the public are invaluable in navigating the
complexities of global health markets. 
Episode Notes
 00:00 Introduction
12:31 Lesson 1: Love Boldly, Even When It's Tough
15:59 Lesson 2: Silence Speaks Volumes that Connects
19:08 Lesson 3: You Are Not What Happened To You
23:49 Lesson 4: Courage Isn't Always Loud
28:11 Lesson 5: Stay Open to Unexpected Turns
29:39 Affiliate Break
30:04 Lesson 6: Children Teach Us More Than Books
35:28 Lesson 7: Forgive to Free Yourself
39:10 Lesson 8: Purpose is Built, Not Found
41:37 Lesson 9: Speak Up, or Be Defined by Others
47:10 Lesson 10: Gratitude is a Game Changer

Lessons to Advance Your Career - Julia Snedkova

About Julia Snedkova
 
Julia Snedkova is a career strategist and executive coach for high-achieving women navigating leadership in the AI era. With 16+ years in senior roles across Fortune 500 companies in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, and an INSEAD MBA, with a focus on Leadership & Organizational Behaviour, she brings a rare blend of boardroom fluency and deep coaching expertise.
Julia is an ICF-certified coach trained by iPEC and a Certified Energy Leadership™ Index master practitioner. Her work focuses on helping ambitious corporate women future-proof their careers, break systemic barriers, and step into executive roles on their own terms.
Known for her strategic clarity and sharp insight, Julia operates at the intersection of executive development, gender equity, and AI-driven career design. She has worked across 30+ markets and lived in Russia, France, Switzerland, and Singapore. Outside of coaching, she's a certified Hatha Yoga teacher and passionate about reading, travel, and self-renewal.
Follow Julia on LinkedIn or subscribe to her career newsletter, Private Career Memo, already trusted by 10,000+ professionals across LinkedIn and email, for actionable insights on leading, growing, and staying indispensable in the future of work.
Episode Notes
11:42 Lesson 1: Know what you want
15:52 Lesson 2: Know why you want it
20:56 Affiliate Break
21:44 Lesson 3: Plan to get there
30:19 Lesson 4: Ask for it
 

Adriana Williamson - Never Stop Believing, Dreaming, and Achieving

About Adriana Williamson
 
Adriana is a passionate immigrant who came to the United States over 28 years ago. Adriana was born and raised in Mexico. When Adriana arrived at this country, she had neither finished her high school education nor spoke English. At the age of 19, Adriana became a proud mother of a special needs child, who at the age of two, was diagnosed with severe autism.
With dedication, perseverance, discipline, faith, and resilience, Adriana obtained a bachelor’s degree in international business in 2006. In 2013, Adriana also obtained a master’s degree in information management systems at WP Carey at ASU.
Today, Adriana is a Director of Data & Analytics at Feeding America. Adriana has been leading high-performance teams which has become her passion. When leading and shaping people, Adriana applies empathy, compassion, and vulnerability. All these learned while navigating her own journey.
At the personal level, Adriana loves spending time with her family and friends. Adriana now has the blessing of having and raising three wonderful boys.
She also has a passion for lifting weights. She is also committed to the work of mentoring younger professionals. Adriana currently lives in Phoenix Arizona where she loves the sun that this estate offers.
Episode Notes
00:00 Intro
02:47 Lesson 1: Have determination
05:21 Lesson 2: Develop resilience and adaptation skills
13:24 Lesson 3: Never stop believing, dreaming and achieving
16:15 Lesson 4: Persistency and consistency signal
23:15 Lesson 5: Have empathy
26:03 Lesson 6: Develop emotional intelligence
31:34 Lesson 7: Empower others
33:27 Lesson 8: Take the time to give back
35:18 Lesson 9: Be humble, but stay hungry
37:18 Lesson 10: Practice gratitude every day

Lessons to Advance Your Career - Urban Adams

About Urban Adams
Urban Adams is a seasoned financial advisor and published author with over 25 years of industry experience and runs his independent practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Known for his personalized approach and house calls, he combines Stoic philosophy with practical financial guidance to help clients nationwide achieve their goals. 
 
As a father of three daughters and longtime coach of female athletes, Urban brings unique insight to women's financial challenges. His commitment to high-touch, customized financial planning has made him a trusted advisor to his clients. 
 
Episode Notes 
 
Time is your best friend, until it's not 
The Three Bucket Strategy 
Have a plan, not just an investment strategy 
Expect your plan to not go according to plan 
Understand your relationship with money 

Codie Comeau - Facts Do Not Care About Your Feelings

About Codie Comeau
Codie works in Sales at EF Education First as a Tour Consultant. He is a first-generation college graduated where he thrived, earning a Bachelor’s in Communication, Media & Design with a minor in Psychology. The journey did not stop there as he would later earn an Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Innovation and New Venture Management. 
Although young, Codie has plenty of experience over many different industries including Engineering & Manufacturing, Entertainment, Education and start-ups. He takes on many passion projects, his most notable was the Tennis program at Clarkson University. Under his leadership, the organization thrived growing in members and budget as well as gaining USTA membership. 
Codie has a goal to be a global citizen and explore what the world has to offer. He believes that every new place he visits or new culture he experiences helps him to grow as a person and share new perspectives. Codie loves developing new skills and keeping a student mentality. He is excited to begin this new chapter in life and experience what lies ahead. If he’s not busy at work you can find him on the tennis court or golf course, where he still has plenty to learn.
Codie Comeau has joined the 10 lessons learned team as the episode producer
 
Episode Notes
00:00 Intro01:22 Meet Our Guest03:24 Lesson 1: Know the Game, Play to Win08:32 Lesson 2: Don't Believe Everything You See15:32 Lesson 3: Recognize the Motive19:02 Lesson 4: Know when to be Burr or Hamilton27:44 Lesson 5: Hard Work Is Not Enough30:06 Lesson 6: Network, Network, Network33:41 Lesson 7: Understand Money39:47 Lesson 8: Facts Do Not Care About Your Feelings43:17 Lesson 9: Life Is Not Fair44:53 Lesson 10 Know Your Story

Lessons to Advance Your Career - Dawn Christman

About Dawn Christman
Dawn is a human capital executive with expertise spanning 25 years in talent acquisition, talent operations, human resources, and coaching space across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.​
 
Building and leading international teams of 60+, Dawn focuses on the strengths and opportunities of talent to help propel businesses forward, regardless of their physical location.  Having led both functions and clients within start-up, publicly traded and private equity owned environments – she quickly recognizes opportunities to remove obstacles and provide bottom line impact.​
 
Always intrigued by challenge, she’s had the opportunity to complete needs assessments across sales, operations, human resources, talent acquisition, IT, HRIS, finance, legal, risk and compliance, marketing and branding.  Ultimately, results are used to build standard global policies and processes, geared toward impacting internal EVP and external brand – regardless of industry.​
 
Throughout her career, she has further enhanced her professional and personal career via Board. Historically sitting on the Board of the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s offered the opportunity to lead their major fundraising gala, facilitate sponsor events and develop marketing activities.​
 
She is now leading the Executive Advisory Board for Jobs for Humanity – focusing on maximizing partnership with the CEO and several C – Suite leaders all focused on the growth and development of the business.​
 
Her Board work is a natural complement to her humancentric leadership style - driven by the personal belief that people are capable of far more than they realize.  Maximizing talent in any space is simply a matter of identifying and driving initiatives together, with humility and the goal to succeed.​
 
Episode Notes
00:00 Introduction
05:16 Positioning Yourself for New Opportunities
08:17 Research and Networking for Career Growth
16:57 Respect and Career Progression
19:31 Dealing with Job Search Frustration
20:06 Breaking Out of Isolation
20:54 Reinventing Yourself Professionally
21:23 Recognizing Your Value
23:53 Considering Leaving Your Job
27:19 Handling Job Loss Emotionally
30:31 Negotiating Severance Packages
 

Julie Condliffe - Unbreakable

About Julie Condliffe
Julie Condliffe is a 4x bestselling author, global speaker, and reputation reinvention strategist who helps high-achievers rise from public shame, digital defamation, or personal collapse. A former solicitor turned international voice for the silenced, Julie empowers professionals, leaders, and women in transition to reclaim their credibility, voice, and calling — not despite what they’ve been through, but because of it.
Her latest book, Unbreakable: A Roadmap for Turning Adversity into Advantage, is both memoir and manifesto — a raw, insightful guide for anyone who’s lost a title, a platform, or a sense of self, and is ready to rebuild with purpose. Julie doesn’t offer polished platitudes; she speaks from lived experience, having rebuilt her life after a systemic and unjust attempt to silence her voice.
Now, Julie supports others in their reinvention journeys — from senior professionals navigating reputational recovery, to ambitious women rebuilding after personal or career collapse. Her approach is honest, empowering, and deeply human: she reminds us that no one else gets to write our ending.
Whether on global stages or in one-to-one transformations, Julie champions resilience that’s real — not performative. She brings warmth, authority, and a message that transcends roles and resumes: that we are not defined by what breaks us, but by how we rise.
Julie brings powerful storytelling, grounded insight, and a roadmap for reclaiming visibility, confidence, and identity — especially for anyone who's been knocked down and is ready to rise again.
Episode Notes
04:54 Lesson 1: Understand Your Pain
10:34 Lesson 2:  Never Give Up on Your Destiny
15:06 Lesson 3: Betrayal and Becoming
20:28 Lesson 4: Reservoir of Resilience
23:04 Lesson 5: Emerging from the Shadows
29:45 Lesson 6: Arising from Adversity
32:19 Lesson 7: Kindled in the Fire
35:18 Lesson 8: A Kaleidoscope of Challenges
39:24 Lesson 9: Bend But Do Not Break
44:01 Lesson 10: Labyrinth of Life
46:23 Lesson 11: Embrace the End

Lessons to Advance Your Career - Diana White & Robert Hossary

In this first episode of 'Lessons Learned to Advance Your Career,' host Siebe Vanderzee introduces a new segment of the global podcast '10 Lessons Learned.' Siebe, a corporate executive recruiter with over 25 years of experience, is joined by co-hosts Diana White, Chief of Staff at the Arizona Technology Council, and Robert Hossary, an executive at Laser Craft Australia. Together, they explore critical lessons for career advancement drawn from their extensive professional backgrounds. Topics include the importance of networking, maintaining respect, updating your resume, understanding your company's mission, and finding a sense of purpose in your work. They also discuss the impact of AI on recruitment and job search processes, offering valuable insights for both job seekers and employers.
 
About Our Hosts
 
Diana White has over 30 years in sales and retail experience, leading stores with revenues of over 10 million and a staff of 200. Consumer psychology, marketing, operations, and leadership are just a few of her skillsets. Seeing a need for startup and operations assistance within the local business community, Diana established D.E.W. Business Solutions, LLC, to provide consulting to small businesses. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, holds a green belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a certified Agile Scrum Master. She is committed to helping businesses and non-profits as well as the community at large.
 
Siebe Van Der Zee is President of Vanderzee & Associates, Executive Search & Coaching. He has served as an international management consultant for over 25 years. For 28 years, Siebe has served as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Arizona. He holds a Master's Degree in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and he is a current member of the International Leadership Council at GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council).
 
Robert Hossary has been involved in the not for profit/charity sector for the past 12 years. Robert also has an excellent knowledge in international business. Since 2011 - 2018, Robert was the General Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and helped advise many Australian and US companies about their international expansion requirements. Prior to that, Robert was Regional Vice President for the Americas for a technology manufacturer. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With a background in Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare, Robert has a wealth of experience to share.
 
Episode Notes
00:00 Intro
11:16 Lesson 1: Surround yourself with people who are doing what you wish to do .
15:15 Lesson 2: You never know who knows who.
20:57 Lesson 3: Update your resume every year.
36:41 Lesson 4: Be the connector in your network.
41:42 Lesson 5: Learn the why behind your company.
46:00 Lesson 6: Find a purpose.

Ryan Jenkins - Discipline Equals Freedom

About Ryan Jenkins
Mr. Kevin “Ryan” Jenkins has more than two decades of field experience in logistics, base life support, training, maintenance, and facilities management supporting United States and Allied Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine services in the most remote and austere locations in the world. Specific expertise in Portfolio Management, Federal Contracts, Finance and Business Development.
Mr. Jenkins contracting career began with Engility (now Sincerus) supporting Vectrus (now V2X) in the Kuwait Base Operations Service Support Security (KBOSSS) contract. From 2011 – 2015, he managed all U.S. Army Training Support in Southwest Asia comprising range maintenance and logistics support across 23 countries and overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of one of the largest U.S. Army training areas.
In 2016, Mr. Jenkins was sent to Afghanistan as the Program Manager providing oversight management of the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in the functional areas of Finance/Budget, Operations, Engineering Projects/Facilities Maintenance, IT infrastructure, Human Resources, Intelligence, Logistics and Maintenance. Later that year, Mr. Jenkins was asked to become the Senior Finance Advisor to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) advising the senior executives on treasury oversight, budget formulation and execution of the $5.5B budget.
In 2017, Mr. Jenkins joined Constellis (Centerra group) as the Program Manager of the Bahrain Base Operations Support contract (BBOS) at the US Naval Base that hosts the 5th Naval Fleet and 3 other military sites. He executed close out operations of this $20M annual revenue contract with 550 employees.
In 2020, Mr. Jenkins became Amentum’s Senior Business Manager over one of the largest contracts in Afghanistan consisting of 1100 employees and $118M in annual revenue. The contract provided theater-wide support of all US maintenance, transportation, and property management. He led the Business Management Directorate with five reporting sections:
Financial Planning & Analysis, Payroll/Cash management, Contracts, Travel and IT. Notably this contract was tasked with the full retrograde mission of all US vehicles, equipment and property from Afghanistan. Upon leaving Afghanistan he has held SVP and Director level postions in DoD Business Development and Capture Management in firms such as Palladium International, Taylors International Services and J&J Worldwide Services.
Currently serving as a US Army Reservist, Lieutenant Colonel Jenkins is the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Commander. He has also had previous roles as: Aviation Officer (UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter pilot), Logistics Officer, Strategic Plans Officer, Information Operations Officer, and Trade & Commerce Officer.
Episode Notes
11:46  Lesson 1: Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise16:34 Lesson 2: Discipline is freedom21:08 Lesson 3: Choose the hard path - it's the only one worth walking23:43 Lesson 4: You are not a victim ever28:53 Lesson 5: Pay life's tuition34:19 Lesson 6: Sometimes you must draw a line in the sand, step over and never look back38:19 Lesson 7: If you want to be the 1%, you must do what the 1% do42:56 Lesson 8: Avoid addictions48:00 Lesson 9: You are a composite average of the five people you spend the most time with51:47 Lesson 10: Seek out leadership opportunities

Julie Lancaster - Bring Numbers Into The Emotional - Rebroadcast

About Julie Lancaster
Julie Lancaster is a founder and CEO; Leadership Development Expert & Master Business Strategist.
Before starting Lancaster Leadership, Julie was:
A rock-climber who ran an outdoor education school for 5,000 children per year.
She was also a professor turned Dean of Education who taught courses like the Psychology of Motivation.
After providing 900 performance evaluations and having 100 direct reports over a few decades, Julie learned what makes people succeed and fail.
She started her leadership development company 10 years ago and today has a team that combines the schools of psychology, coaching, and teaching to create transformative programs.
With Lancaster Leadership nearly quadrupling its business in last 5 years, Julie is grateful to be part of workplaces becoming environments of productivity and joy.
Episode Notes
04:53 Lesson 1: Prime the experience within the first 5 minutes.
09:27 Lesson 2: Tend to your introvert.
13:59 Lesson 3: Get them to connect emotionally.
17:53 Lesson 4: Solicit interest instead of force-feeding facts.
23:07 Lesson 5: Be meticulous about the flow.
28:28 Affiliate Break
29:18 Lesson 6: Have an ever-growing language bank.
36:08 Lesson 7: Dive in with 1 person.
41:41 Lesson 8: Bring numbers into the emotional.
49:56 Lesson 9: F/U.
55:24 Lesson 10: Know (and use) your power & influence.

Jacob Butler - Don't wait for Change. rebroadcast

About Jacob Butler
Jacob Butler is a member of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and was elected to the SRPMIC Tribal Council in 2022. He is Onk Akimel O’Odham and has lived within his community his entire life. Councilman Butler is the District A Representative.
Councilmember Butler has worked for his community for the past 20 years. He previously worked as the Cultural Resource Specialist and was the primary contact for the Section 106 government to government Consultation for the tribe and has worked with many indigenous communities across the country during his time as the Community Garden Coordinator. Councilman Butler is a strong advocate of supporting and maintaining ancestral lands of the Onk Akimel O’Odham and strongly supports representation of indigenous people.
Councilmember Butler is currently serving as Chair of the Non-profit Organization Native Seed Search and is a board member of the Friends of Pueblo Grande Auxiliary. Councilman Butler has also been appointed to serve on Salt River Fields Board and Salt River DEVCO boards.
Councilmember Butler is also an avid artist. He practices the O’odham tradition of shell-etching and has participated in a number of events and galleries around the world, including (but not limited to): Prehistoric Collectors Gallery of the Southwest Potters, SRPMIC Huhugam Ki Museum, Arizona Heard Museum, Smithsonian Institute National Museum of American Indian video, wall art panel for the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, wall art panel at the Odysea Aquarium, Gateway Airport traditional tools and shell, Great Wolf Lodge, Hayden House Rehabilitation Project, Pueblo Grand Museum, Huhugam Heritage Center. In 2018, Councilman Butler presented Colorado Rockies player, Ian Desmond with his personal fielding glove that was designed to represent the culture of the Akimel O’odham as a way to maintain and honor the unique connection and relationship the Colorado Rockies have established with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Episode Notes
10:01 Lesson 1: Know Your Worth15:36 Lesson 2:  Stand Behind Your Principles Unless They Conflict with a Greater Value20:26 Lesson 3:  Engage the World24:09 Lesson 4: Invest in Lasting Impact30:23 Lesson 5:  Address Issues with Solutions, Not Complaints32:16 Lesson 6:  Don't Wait for Change36:57 Lesson 7:  Address Conflict Analytically to Find Common Ground41:12 Lesson 8: Don't Let Fear Limit What You Can Do46:46 Lesson 9: Follow Through, But Know When to Ask for Help50:14 Lesson 10:  The Greatest Change I Can Affect is My Own
 

Jameel Rehman – Own Your Story.

About Jameel Rehman
Jameel Rehman is a multi-dimensional being: Conscious Technologist, Elite Technology Salesperson, Tech Sales Coach, Mentor, Comedian, Musician & much more!
 After a decorated 10-year career as a Tech Seller at Telstra Enterprise & Cisco, Jameel built Tech Sales Academy to fix the global gap in fundamental Tech Sales education and pass on his expertise to the next generation.
Over the last 5 years Jameel has gone through a spiritual awakening & complete transformation, sharing tools, systems and insights on his podcast The Binge Thinker.
Jameel incorporates his learnings into his Academy to help his community completely transform their lives for the better and build abundant futures for themselves.
 You can join Jameel’s free Conscious Tech Sales community at www.skool.com/techsalesacademy or get weekly insights into Tech Sales & Personal Performance through his ‘1% Club’ Newsletter.
Episode Notes
00:00            Intro
09:51            Lesson 10: The universe is mental
15:46            Lesson 9: Discipline is divinity
22:50            Lesson 8: Own your story
32:34            Lesson 7: Unlearning is just as important as learning
38:47            Lesson 6: Passion is Free Energy
47:14            Lesson 5: Everything you want is outside your comfort zone
50:33            Lesson 4: Seek help, guidance, and community
56:59            Lesson 3: Emotional intelligence is a key to the universe
01:04:09      Lesson 2: You are a player in the Universe's game
01:08:24      Lesson 1: It starts with you

Jay Mattissson - Be a Stradivarius among ordinary violins

About Joacim "Jay" Mattisson
Joacim "Jay" Mattisson is a solution finder, who brings fresh perspectives to the discussion. As a founder and investor, Jay shake things up - be it software solutions, SaaS, websites, workflows or data gathering. Jay has a sensitive ear to what the users actually need. He builds close-knit teams that translate customer requirements into solid services.  Experienced Scrum master and team leader using Agile methodology to bring projects in on time and on budget.
Jay is President Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Arizona - promotes trade, investment and business opportunities between Sweden and Arizona. Board member SACC USA - the umbrella organization for 20 SACC chambers in the US. Adviser to the German American Chamber of Commerce Arizona. Board member and Treasurer Global Ties Arizona - grassroots diplomacy organization and International Visitors Leadership Program organization. Global Ties Arizona builds and strengthens relationships between community members, businesses and nations through international exchange and educational programs, one handshake at a time.
 
Episode Notes
03:34 Lesson 1: Dare to be Vulnerable
08:35 Lesson 2: Work on bigger problems earlier
12:28 Lesson 3: Focus on what is right
15:11 Lesson 4: Normalize Excellence
17:57 Lesson 5:   Be a Stradivarius among ordinary Violins.
21:48 Affiliate Break
22:33 Lesson 6: If you get upset over small stuff, you're not bigger than that
30:02 Lesson 7: Be aware of your shadow
32:07 Lesson 8: You can still lose
33:37 Lesson 9: Dual use
37:22   Lesson 10: It's never too late to have a fantastic childhood
 

Anita Chen – Everything is Figureoutable

About Anita Chen
Anita Chen lives in Europe as a digital nomad, born in Taiwan, she's lived in Australia and the Netherlands and embraced her life as a seasoned immigrant.
Her career spans from working as a high school English teacher in Melbourne and Italy to launching her own business, coaching non-native English speakers to thrive personally and professionally without speaking perfect English.
Now she's based in Amsterdam, teaching Business and Economics at an international high school while she continues to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours.
She is passionate about personal growth, language learning, and empowering others to thrive in their expat or immigrant adventures.
Episode Notes
00:00  Intro
05:15  Lesson 1: Alignment is A Moving Target
09:44  Lesson 2: Have the Courage to Leave Good Behind
11:28  Lesson 3: Sometimes A Journey Far Away, Brings You Closer to Yourself
17:10  Lesson 4: Bloom Through A Concrete of Discomfort
20:34  Lesson 5: Give Yourself Grace
24:36  Lesson 6: Share the Weight of Your Journey
31:48  Lesson 7:Everything is Figureoutable
33:48  Lesson 8: The Joy of Giving, is the Joy of Living
35:57  Lesson 9: Connect With Those that Expand Your Possibilities
40:14  Lesson 10: Trust What's Not Working

Dr. Sogol Homayoun – Direction is More Important than Speed

About Dr. Sogol Homayoun
Dr. Sogol Homayoun is an Author, Facilitator, Global Speaker, and leadership coach. Currently, Sogol is an EdTech leader at Arizona State University (ASU) Online. She is also the founder and CEO of The Jasmine Circle, a global personal development coaching organization dedicated to helping you regulate their nervous system, eliminate limiting belief systems and rebrand your sensitivities into a leadership superpower.
Sogol has dedicated her life to pursuing self-cognition, speaking and advising on leadership and becoming certified in storytelling, design thinking, creativity, hypnotherapy, and neuro-linguistics programming (NLP) to coach her clients globally. Dr. Homayoun received her bachelor’s and doctorate degrees from Arizona State University. She has spent her life as a global citizen, having lived in both the Middle East and the United States. She is currently living in the U.S.
 
Episode Notes
00:00        Intro
07:53         Lesson 1: Find mentors to learn everything about yourself
13:07        Lesson 2: Find your purpose through resonance
15:02        Lesson 3: Travel
19:30         Lesson 4: Create something
25:10        Lesson 5: Enjoy the process without having the end in mind
28:00         Affiliate Break
28:44        Lesson 6: Direction is more important than speed
36:22         Lesson 7: Prefer community building over competition
42:28        Lesson 8: Set boundaries with kindness
46:05        Lesson 9: Reprogram your subconscious to prevent fight or flight responses
48:50        Lesson 10: Know that the highest level of enlightenment is self-compassion

Suet Koon Lai (Koon) - Don't Be Confident, Be Competent

About Koon
Suet Koon Lai, better known as Koon, is an executive coach with over two decades of leadership experience at one of Australia's largest global consulting firms. She brings a wealth of real-life experience to support leaders through a holistic approach that combines practical insights with transformative coaching techniques.
She has made significant strides in advancing numerous multicultural leaders, helping them unlock their full potential and overcome systemic barriers. Koon's clients value her whole person approach, which helps them develop authentic leadership skills both in their professional and personal lives.
What does that mean? LinkedIn Writing, finding your authentic voice, and a true desire to make a genuine difference. Engaging with posts that pushes the envelope of acceptable DEI narratives.
Episode Notes
07:30 Lesson 1:  Don't Follow The Herd12:57 Lesson 2:  Don't Network, Be Generous15:52 Lesson 3:  Don't Be Confident, Be Competent19:14 Lesson 4:  Don't Go Outside Your Comfort Zone, Stretch Your Comfort Zone23:11 Lesson 5:  Don't Speak Up, Contribute With Substance32:41 Lesson 6 :  Don't Be Yourself, Be Your Future Self35:59 Lesson 7:  Don't Smash The Bamboo Ceiling, Build Your Own House Instead49:32 Lesson 8:  Don't Self Promote, Be Truthful53:18 Lesson 9:  Don't Work Hard, Work Smart55:45 Lesson 10: Don’t work for money. Money works for you.

Tere Derbez - Don’t expect anything from anyone.

About Tere Derbez
Tere Derbez was born in Mexico City, has her art studio at San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Scottsdale, Arizona; since she was a child, she has showed her love for painting. As a teenager she began her studies at the Institute of Fine Arts of San Luis Potosí, where she cultivated a deep friendship with teacher Raúl Gamboa, a contemporary of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Rufino Tamayo, and from whom she learned the basics of drawing and the secrets of painting, and whom Tere Derbez considers her mentor. 
However, her interest in painting and writing never ceases. Since 1995, she has dedicated her full time to her passion; painting and writing, always looking for new forms and techniques of expression. Her painting style leads towards surrealism, having Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington as role models. She describes herself as a passionate woman who loves all her experiences, recognizing that in the face of people, essentially in their eyes, their soul is reflected. She believes that at this time Mexico needs a new stream of artists that need support to be able to dedicate themselves fully to the creation of their works. 
As a writer, she writes weekly in two newspapers in Mexico: El Sol de San Luis y Del Bajio, and monthly in Hominis Magazine. She has written two books of poems, and the novel «El Ángel de Sofía». She also has a foundation called «El Ángel de Sofía», which is focused on helping young people and adults from marginalized areas, to help to realize their dreams of life by promoting education, art and sports. The foundation puts special attention on the area of mental health. Tere currently collaborates in the Huasteca Potosina and the Sierra Tarahumara as well as in San Luis Potosí, where a Cultural Program was started and a «Cultural and Arts Center» was created in an abandoned market. 
Episode Notes 
00:00 Intro 
07:12 Lesson 1: Life starts with family, and it ends with you 
10:45 Lesson 2: How to overcome difficulties in life as a single parent 
16:07 Lesson 3: Not everything that shines is made of gold 
18:03 Lesson 4: Seven jobs will bring you 9 misfortunes 
20:29 Lesson 5: Don’t expect anything from anyone 
23:45 Affiliate Break 
24:35 Lesson 6: Don’t control, let it go 
29:14 Lesson 7: Love is all you need 
32:38 Lesson 8: Learn how to use your energy 
36:45 Lesson 9: How to love your life as you grow older 
40:39 Lesson 10: The importance of Mindfulness