Jump 180 - Inspiring stories of ordinary people who have made a drastic jump in their careers and life
This podcast hosted by Roberta O'Keith, Strategic Business Advisor and Coach, highlights inspirational interviews and stories of everyday people who have taken the leap from their 9 to 5 job or lifetime career and have done a complete 180 to create their own business or pursue their passion in a completely different field of work.
Episodes
10 episodes
Alana Muller - "I didn't know what or how to go about becoming a business owner..."
In this episode you will hear from Master Networker, Alana Muller. She shares her story of how she went from being a corporate star to falling into a new role in life as a business networker, author, and coach. She shares how she ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:30
John Hanson - "The world needs more generalists who can see connections..."
In this episode of Jump 180 you will hear from someone who went from politics, to retail sales management, to owning his own cleaning company franchise. You will hear how being a "generalist" can be beneficial as a leader and learn the im...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:03
Diana Alt - "Life's too short to work at a crappy job..."
On this episode, Diana Alt shares insights into her multiple career 180's she has taken over the course of her corporate career. Taking many turns in a career, both forward and backwards, can build your confidence, skill set, and really s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:09:54
Joel Goldberg - "We are all thrown curve balls..."
In this episode, hear from Joel Goldberg, award winning sport broadcaster, speaker, and podcaster on how he had to pivot during this worldwide pandemic. He provides some awesome insight on how to take action because now is the time!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:42
Martin Salama - "I had to reinvent myself; I was a control freak!"
This podcast is about redefining yourself, reinvention, and letting go of the old you. Martin Salama, once a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and businessman, shares his story of personal tragedy at a young age, how he realized he...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:28
Tara Renze - "Lean into your fear..."
Having 2 kids can change a woman on the path of climbing the corporate ladder. Tara Renze, former Sales Leader and online business owner turned Emotional Intelligence expert will share with us some great insights on how she managed her professi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:19
Peg Chaidez - "Jumping into unknown territory..."
Peg Chaidez was on her way to be a world traveling journalist, but life had another plan for her. After spending most of her corporate career at Tellabs in Naperville, Illinois, she pivoted again into a marketing role learning website dev...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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29:53
Elizabeth Souder - "Finding your voice; speak up!"
In this episode, you will hear from an attorney turned corporate special projects leader, turned change management expert and how she found her voice by expressing what she needed in order to be successful. Hear how fear can be yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:47
Shawn Kinkade - Finding what you're good at; how a long career professional found his passion
Hear from someone who had a long running career in corporate consulting and how after 15 years, made the jump without a parachute into entrepreneurship. This is a story of courage, determination, reflection, and trying different ideas to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:44
Jon McGraw - Former NFL player, Jon McGraw talks mindset strategies
In this episode, you will hear from former NFL safety football player, Jon McGraw, on how he left his career early and has gone on since to be a successful entrepreneur, investor, personal development coach, and mentor."Mindset is every...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:57