The Relationships Matter Podcast
Listen as Dan Doster guides his guests to discover and reveal their decision process in making a mid to late career change from a successful business career to consult, entrepreneur, or take early retirement. Whether initiated by an unwanted or unexpected job change brought on by your employer or instigated by your own internal restlessness for something more, each person’s journey can inform and enlighten your thinking about your own next steps. Some people are lucky and have clarity during times of uncertainty. But for many of us, it can be a struggle to shift careers towards greater perceived risk. Are you considering making a career change? You don’t have to go at it alone! Join the hundreds of folks who have made this journey before you and learn from their successes, and failures. Pick up a few tips to refine the way you think about your choices. Listen as others tell their stories to discover your own best next steps. Who knows, The Relationships Matter Podcast may provide a few breadcrumbs for you to follow as you sprint along the final path of your career. What’s next? The time to start listening and learning is now!
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 17 - Joseph Northcut - Relationships Matter
Joseph has a high aptitude for career pivoting and has successfully transitioned four times… so far! With each change, he's refined his focus on his passions and strengths. With each change, he's gotten closer to the ideal job. The consta...
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Episode 16 - Blake Renaud - Relationships Matter
Blake understands that career managers, friends, and spouses each can play a role in helping us move forward. Listen as Blake describes his early successes made possible by a strong support systems that will last a lifetime.
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Episode 16
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Episode 13 - Tony Bonner - Relationships Matter
Tony Bonner has the unusual talent to excel in not one but two career tracks. As a patent attorney, he gets to work with some of the biggest and best known companies in his region. As an entrepreneur, Tony has the chance to exercise his i...
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21:00
Episode 14 - Doug McKay - Relationships Matter
Doug McKay has enjoyed great success while remaining in his preferred location and helping companies achieve their goals. By prioritizing family and friends rather than single-mindedly focusing on climbing the corporate ladder, Doug discovered ...
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18:31
Episode 15 - Dionne McGee - Relationships Matter
Dionne McGee developed her speaking and leading skills during a 20-year career in a corporate environment. She's now expanding her impact through coaching, teaching, and consulting. You can read about her journey in her book, "Finding Your ROAR...
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22:50
Episode 9 - John Hilbrich - Relationships Matter
John Hilbrich went the route of working for a BIG CORPORATE before discovering that his instincts to entrepreneur were the right fit for his mid-career pivot. John's infectious enthusiasm and unstoppable desire to lead others found their place ...
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24:43
Episode 12 - Patty Watkins - Relationships Matter
Patty knows that sales growth starts with good people. Encouragement and training are the foundations of getting a high-performance sales team to outrun any and all goals and quotas. Listen as Patty shares from her wealth of experience in succe...
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18:22
Episode 11 - Fred Kendall - Relationships Matter
Fred has had the rare opportunity to enjoy two careers so far and is now entering his third. Many people are lucky to experience even one. Automotive, agency, and now Amazon have each provided opportunities for growth and enjoyment as Fre...
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19:05
Episode 10 - Steve Terrill - Relationships Matter
Steve knows how to be persuasive, sometimes in a selling role and sometimes in a non-profit or political role. Don't let retirement be the end of your journey. While it may be a shift in priorities, it can also be a continuation of helping othe...
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22:07
Episode 8 - Joe Joy - Relationships Matter
Joe remind us that it’s okay to be what you were made to be. And, remember to persevere until you arrive at your career destination.
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19:22
Episode 7 - Mike Raimo - Relationships Matter
Mike is still early in his career and has tried a number of potential paths. A strong desire to support his family and pursue his goal of finding enjoyable work pushes him forward toward a shift from "work" to "career".
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11:19
Episode 6 - Mike Brown - Relationships Matter
Mike's career emphasizes understanding people. He's an expert in training, coaching, and leading leaders. Listen as Mike describes the necessary steps to be prepared for your next career. And, be sure to take notes. You won’t want to miss a thi...
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19:27
Episode 5 - Terry Wright - Relationships Matter
Terry was a outstanding communicator and senior pastor leading 2 separate churches to significant growth when he decided to pause to consider if he was on the right path. After trying several alternate jobs, he reconsidered pastoring but this t...
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19:56
Episode 4 - Anne Glaze - Relationships Matter
A quick-start professional career track turns to a fulltime commitment to family and a duty to follow through for the long haul as Anne shifts her attentions early in her career. Anne is now at a mid-point in life and is ready for her next move...
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14:23
Episode 3 - Dan Rooker - Relationships Matter
After 30+ years in a Fortune 50 corporate environment, life intervened. Dual cancer diagnoses forced Dan to re-evacuate his career direction. He discovered the strength of his significant business network could provide a meaning continuation of...
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22:33
Episode 2 - Dave Baylock - Relationships Matter
Learn some practical tips about shifting from the structures of a corporate life to the freedom of consulting. Dave pivoted into more time with family and more opportunities to focus on the types of projects he enjoys and is now working as an (...
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