Titans of Transition

Send us Fan Mail What if you're not lazy or unmotivated — you're just out of spoons? Personal trainer Abby Clapper uses "spoon theory" to explain why sticking to a workout routine has almost nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with finite daily energy. Abby works with neurodivergent clients — ADHD, autism, and chronic health conditions — and has built her whole practice around one idea: the fitness routine that works for a neurotypical brain doesn't work for every brain. In th...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating radical change can feel overwhelming, but in this episode of Titans of Transition, I reconnect with Bob Tipton, a leadership expert and longtime supporter of the channel, to explore practical tools for success during uncertain times. Bob shares his personal journey navigating profound life changes—from his childhood to his professional career—and offers actionable strategies to help us all manage the emotional and psychological toll of rapid change. We dive into t...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 From fighting wildfires to becoming a top corporate executive - this story will leave you SPEECHLESS! Discover how one man's incredible journey led him from dangerous firefighting missions to the C-suite, and the SHOCKING secret behind his success that nobody saw coming. In this MUST-WATCH episode, Mike Peterson reveals the mind-blowing strategy that helped him transform from a Geek Squad tech to leading massive corporate teams. You won't believe the heart-stopping moment ...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the secrets to navigating career transitions from Sharon Belden Castonguay, the Executive Director of the Career Center at Wesleyan University, as she shares invaluable insights from her multifaceted career journey. Uncover the power of leveraging your unique strengths to stand out in any field while understanding the dynamic process of identity evolution. Sharon's personal experiences shed light on the often conflicting societal expectations and personal aspirations...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Titans of Transition, host Joe engages Nicole Calhoun in a deep conversation about the intricacies of career development, self-discovery, and overcoming challenges in the professional landscape. Nicole shares her journey from being a software engineer to embracing roles in project management, IT, risk management, and eventually finding her passion in speaking, coaching and leadership development. She emphasizes the importance of trying new things, bui...

Send us Fan Mail Revive Your Career: Building Trust and Strengthening Relationships at Work Feeling stuck or unappreciated at work? This video offers actionable advice on developing healthier relationships with your superiors to aid your career growth. Using an experience from Joe's own career, it explores the concept of the 'Emotional Bank Account', a model put forth by Stephen Covey. The speaker suggests shifting perspectives from trying to get bosses to listen to us, to trying to understa...

Send us Fan Mail Gabe Peterson, an accomplished ultra runner and a high-level IT leader, shares his journey in both worlds in this episode of Titans of Transition. Gabe constantly seeks out new challenges, whether it's running a 200-mile race or launching a major business project. Gabe's approach centers around setting lofty long-term goals and then breaking them down into manageable, bite-sized objectives. He discusses how these strategic actions and mindset translated into his successful ca...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it's like to use the universal language of music to connect with audiences and transform strangers into friends? Accomplished pianist and composer, Kelsey Lee Cate, takes us on a journey, sharing her experience of utilizing music as a bridge to reach beyond borders and create a sense of community. Kelsey lets us into her world of classical training, her adventures with improvisation, and the unique, often emotional, atmospheres she creates with her music, cap...