Who Moved My Career?!?

Jim Moorhead has been in courtrooms, war rooms, and boardrooms ... and the only career advice he ever rejected was "stay put." A former federal prosecutor, Goldman Sachs M&A banker, statewide political candidate, and crisis communications advisor, Jim built a career that looks like it doesn't add up until you understand what was driving it. Range wasn't an accident. It was the strategy.In this conversation, Jim gets into why generalists are being squeezed out by companies demanding specialists, why leaders default to control, harmony, and being right when things get hard, and why bravery isn't a personality trait — it's a system you build before you need it. He also makes the case that harmony without honesty is just quiet dysfunction, and most organizations are running on exactly that.For senior executives navigating a career transition or thinking seriously about their next move, Jim's framework on operational courage reframes what leadership reinvention actually requires. This is a conversation about executive career strategy, range, and what separates leaders who thrive from the ones who stall.Follow Who Moved My Career?! on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a review if this one made you rethink the comfort you've been protecting.

Satta Sarmah Hightower quadrupled her salary going freelance. By year seven, she'd crossed seven figures in revenue. By year ten, multi-seven figures. She didn't plan any of it. Two layoffs ended her journalism career during the Great Recession. A cross-country move bought her time. One former colleague hired her for a contract role — and she never went back.Satta is a B2B tech content marketer, 12-year full-time freelancer, and author of The Forever Freelancer, out in June. In this conversation, we get into the myths — no, it's not just for creatives; no, it's not financially reckless — and the mechanics of finding clients without Fiverr. We also talk about the mindset shift that separates the people who make it from the ones who quit: stop thinking like an employee.We get into AI as leverage, caregiving, the broken corporate promise, and why if no one is saying no to your proposals, you're undercharging.For senior executives navigating career transition, Satta makes the financial case for self-employment in concrete terms. Whether you're exploring fractional work, a portfolio career, or a full break from corporate, this episode is a masterclass in career reinvention on your own terms.Follow Who Moved My Career?! on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — and leave a review if this one made you rethink your options.

High performers aren’t supposed to feel lost — until they do.In this episode, host Nicole McNamara sits down with Adunola Adeshola, career strategist and Forbes Contributor, to talk about what happens when success stops feeling satisfying.They unpack the idea of being “uncomfortably happy” — that uneasy space between achievement and purpose — and explore how asking for help, redefining your identity, and owning your story can change everything.Adunola shares hard truths about the current job market, why top performers struggle in career transitions, and how to build a life that feels as good as it looks on paper.

In this episode of Who Moved My Career?!, Nicole sits down with her longtime friend and serial entrepreneur Neil Sands — founder of Lost Irish Whiskey, Clir Water, and a few other ventures that prove bold ideas (and good stories) never go out of style.They met in grad school in Dublin, crossed paths again at Salesforce (Neil hired Nicole!), and now reunite to talk about what it really takes to build something from scratch — the conviction, the chaos, and the quiet confidence behind every entrepreneurial leap.It’s part storytelling, part therapy, and part Irish toast to those willing to bet on themselves again and again.BTW - get some Lost Irish at https://lostirish.com/

In this episode of Who Moved My Career?!, hosts Nicole McNamara and Sam Tortora sit down with Gavin McMahon — engineer turned storyteller and author of Story Business — to prove that storytelling isn’t fluff; it’s a power move.From boardrooms to job interviews, Gavin shows how the right narrative can do what data can’t: shift perception, build trust, and even move markets. He breaks down the story beneath the story, why authenticity beats “LinkedIn polish,” and introduces story stocks — the tales investors buy into long before they buy equity.If your career path looks more like a plot twist than a straight line, this one will help you turn your messy middle into your market advantage.

This season on Who Moved My Career, we’re exploring the rise of fractional leadership—why more professionals are walking away from the “one job for life” model and building portfolio careers instead.What happens when the career ladder breaks under you—not once, but four times?That’s the reality Erika Weiss faced. After years of building iconic brands, she found herself navigating layoff after layoff, each one harder than the last. But instead of giving up, Erika learned to see disruption differently. In this conversation, she shares how she rebuilt her confidence, reframed networking, and ultimately stepped into a portfolio career she never saw coming. If you’ve ever felt like your career story got ripped out of your hands, Erika’s journey will remind you: reinvention is possible!

When Rebecca and Drew—two federal employees—were abruptly fired during their probationary periods, they didn’t just navigate the job loss. They built WellFed: a community-first platform helping fired or tired federal workers find their footing.In this episode of Who Moved My Career, host Nicole McNamara dives into their raw, powerful story—from the emotional fallout of unexpected termination to launching a movement that’s now helping thousands.💬 Topics include:Emotional resilience in career transitionsCreating a safe space for laid-off workersNetworking and professional development in the federal sectorThe future of work, public service, and mutual aidHow to support WellFed’s missionThis is not just a podcast—it’s a blueprint for rebuilding after rupture.

In this Power Move episode, former EY partner and The Career Leap creator Misha Rubin shares the quiet moment that changed everything — and how he helps others design lives they don’t regret.We talk about:Why success on paper can still feel emptyThe 3 biggest mistakes people make when asking “What’s next?”How to connect with your future self for better decision-makingWhat it means to live a life by design, not defaultWhether you’re in crisis or just quietly questioning, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about your next move.