Hey there career seekers! Ready to start your intentional career journey? On Find Your Passion Career I'll help you become a career strategist and achieve your dream career. I'm your host, Amanda Nachman. I'm the founder and CEO of College Magazine, reaching 9 million readers nationwide. Over the last 10 years I've had the opportunity to work with hundreds of students. They've gone on to careers at National Geo, Rachel Ray, USA Today, NBC, Vox and more. What I've noticed most is that when it…
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What do you do when you face rejection at work? Do you mentally check out or complain to your inner circle, or do you take it in stride? Imagine if rejection didn't ruin our workplace experience or harm our motivation. Dr. Kristin Scott is a management professor and the director of the Executive Leadership PhD Program at Clemson University. Her research focuses on workplace dynamics, including…
When you hear the word "no," what do you do? Do you stop? Spiral? Start questioning everything? Or … do you pivot? Here's the truth: rejection isn't the end—it's often the plot twist that changes everything. The real question isn't if you'll face rejection, it's how you respond when it happens. Jessica Bacal, MFA, EdD, is the Director of Reflective Practices at Smith College, where she…
We often psych ourselves out of opportunities and relationships because we're afraid of being told "no." But what if we saw those potential "no"s as steppingstones to achieving our wildest dreams? Gabriella Carr is on a mission to get rejected 1,000 times and has documented her journey on social media since last year. As a result, Gabriella has amassed thousands of followers, been featured in The…
In my conversation with Bill Gurley, we explore what it really means to pursue your dream career—without a zero-sum mindset. Bill shares why your peers can become your greatest mentors, how rejection is often a sign of growth, and why continuous learning embracing AI is the key to future-proofing your career. As a general partner at Benchmark, Bill has influenced transformative companies like…
Lori Bumgarner loves helping others find their passions. As a career coach for over 20 years, she has worked with college students, Nashville up-and-coming recording artists, and now helps those who are mid-career in various industries and locations. She's written several books including her most recent work on personal branding. Lori inspires others to discover what sets them apart, helping them…
Dr. Eli Tsukayama is passionate about helping his students achieve a growth mindset. Working as a professor at the University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, he has conducted extensive research on grit and perseverence. His research also focuses on understanding individual differences that can be used to segment and understand target markets. Dr. Eli challenges people to abandon their fixed mindsets and…
Scott Stratten encourages people to put relationships before competition in the workplace. As the founder of UnMarketing, he believes that people should engage with their customers instead of marketing to them. Scott also co-authored six best-selling business books, and is an award-winning keynote speaker. Scott is an advocate for online integrity. Experiencing breakout success on Twitter, he…
Laura Putnam inspires people to get moving during their workday. As a former gymnast, she was motivated to create Motion Infusion, a leading provider of wellbeing and human performance services. Laura also wrote an award winning book, Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality Into Any Organization, and teaches at Stanford University. She was the recipient of The…
Dr. Nicole Tschierske helps overlooked women in STEM feel confident in their career journeys. As an action coach and career expert, she has found that employers seek passionate workers. Thus, she encourages women in STEM to pursue their passions within their current position. Dr. Nicole understands the frustration of feeling "bored-out" in your career, and recommends that instead of quitting that…
Jason Lauritsen works to transform management. As a keynote speaker, trainer, and author, he liberates managers from outdated and inhumane practices to cultivate human potential at work and improve people's lives. His experience ranges from startup CEO to Fortune 1000 executive. He also spent several years leading the best places to work program for an HR technology company where he gained deep…
