82: Entrepreneurship Under Pressure

In this episode of “Why I Left,” host Brian Aquart dives deep with Michael Dermer, the visionary founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, from creating the first U.S. company to reward healthy behaviors to founding a platform that supports over a million entrepreneurs globally. Learn how he transformed adversity into a mission to empower diverse communities, and discover the tools that help individuals turn their passions into thriving businesses.

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    79: Redefining Career Transitions – Selena Ng

    Selena Ng joins the show to share how she navigates change with resilience and strategic insight. Let’s uncover the secrets behind transformative career moves and the…

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    63: A Journey To Happier Workplaces – Aoife O’Brien

    Join host Brian Aquart on Why I Left as he delves deep with Aoife O’Brien, the founder of Happier at Work and an organizational behavior expert, uncovering her journey from a high-flying corporate career to championing happier workplaces. Aoife shares invaluable insights on making strategic career shifts, the critical importance of aligning personal and organizational values, and the implementation of her transformative ‘happier at work framework’. Listen in to learn how you can cultivate a positive work culture and manage your career trajectory for maximum satisfaction and impact.

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    60: Cultivating Purpose & Community – Judy Jackson

    Join host Brian Aquart as he welcomes Judy Jackson, the driving force behind JLC Ventures and a pioneer in human resources. Dive deep into Judy’s transformative journey from leaving her corporate role post-pandemic to creating a more human-centric workplace. Learn about her challenges, the importance of gratitude, and how building a supportive ‘posse’ can guide your career decisions. Tune in for this enlightening episode on resilience, purposeful work, and the evolving landscape of employee support.

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    41: Aligning Your Values To Work – Kate Walker

    Brian Aquart sits down with executive coach Kate Walker to discuss the importance of aligning one’s values and work. Kate shares a personal brand audit exercise she recently conducted with a leadership team to rebuild their identity and reputation. She emphasizes the need for individuals to reflect on their own brand and bridge any gaps or opportunities for improvement. Kate also offers a toolkit for the exercise that listeners can access by emailing Hello@katewalker.com. Tune in to gain insights into enhancing your career and aligning your values with your work.

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