Upside Down Podcast By Jayson K

Stephen Shortt [VIDEO]

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Stephen Shortt, Managing Director of CareerFit, to discuss career development, leadership, purpose, talent strategy, entrepreneurship, and the future of work. Stephen shares his incredible journey from global speaker and strategist to building CareerFit into a platform focused on helping people discover meaningful and fulfilling careers through self-awareness, psychometric assessments, and strategic career guidance. We dive deep into what truly makes people successful in their careers and why so many professionals feel disconnected from the work they do. This conversation explores the importance of finding purpose, understanding your strengths, and building a career aligned with your personality, values, and long-term goals. Throughout the episode, Stephen discusses: How CareerFit helps individuals discover the right career paths The biggest mistakes people make when choosing careers The importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence Leadership skills needed in today’s changing workplace The future of work, AI, and talent development How businesses can hire and retain the right people Advice for young professionals and entrepreneurs How to navigate career transitions and uncertainty Building meaningful work and long-term fulfillment Whether you are a student choosing your future path, a young professional feeling stuck, an entrepreneur building a team, or someone looking to reinvent your career, this episode delivers valuable insights that can help transform the way you think about work, success, and personal growth. If you are interested in career coaching, business leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, workplace culture, talent management, or the future of careers, this episode is for you. Keywords: Stephen Shortt interview, CareerFit podcast, career development, leadership podcast, entrepreneurship podcast, talent strategy, career guidance, future of work, self-development, business leadership, psychometric assessments, career coaching, professional growth, motivation, workplace culture, personal branding, success mindset, entrepreneurship, career advice podcast. ——————————————————————— Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn ——————————————————————— Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Stephen Shortt ———————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Shortt: Making The Right Business Decisions When Picking A Career

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Stephen Shortt, Managing Director of CareerFit, to discuss career development, leadership, purpose, talent strategy, entrepreneurship, and the future of work. Stephen shares his incredible journey from global speaker and strategist to building CareerFit into a platform focused on helping people discover meaningful and fulfilling careers through self-awareness, psychometric assessments, and strategic career guidance. We dive deep into what truly makes people successful in their careers and why so many professionals feel disconnected from the work they do. This conversation explores the importance of finding purpose, understanding your strengths, and building a career aligned with your personality, values, and long-term goals. Throughout the episode, Stephen discusses: How CareerFit helps individuals discover the right career paths The biggest mistakes people make when choosing careers The importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence Leadership skills needed in today’s changing workplace The future of work, AI, and talent development How businesses can hire and retain the right people Advice for young professionals and entrepreneurs How to navigate career transitions and uncertainty Building meaningful work and long-term fulfillment Whether you are a student choosing your future path, a young professional feeling stuck, an entrepreneur building a team, or someone looking to reinvent your career, this episode delivers valuable insights that can help transform the way you think about work, success, and personal growth. If you are interested in career coaching, business leadership, entrepreneurship, personal development, workplace culture, talent management, or the future of careers, this episode is for you. Keywords: Stephen Shortt interview, CareerFit podcast, career development, leadership podcast, entrepreneurship podcast, talent strategy, career guidance, future of work, self-development, business leadership, psychometric assessments, career coaching, professional growth, motivation, workplace culture, personal branding, success mindset, entrepreneurship, career advice podcast. ——————————————————————— Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn ——————————————————————— Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Stephen Shortt ———————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm A Mess And That's Ok: Let's Talk About Anxiety [VIDEO]

This weekend Jayson is back for a SOLO mini episode. Jayson gets real about his mental health struggles, opening up about anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressures of social media. He shares vulnerable stories about recent meltdowns, therapy sessions, and the importance of self-compassion. ——————————————————————— Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn ——————————————————————— Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) ———————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Boy Shaque [VIDEO]

In this episode, we sit down with Big Boy Shaque, co-host of the NRG Breakfast Club on NRG Radio Uganda, to explore his journey from high school MC and poet to nationally recognized radio presenter, voice-over artist, and multimedia journalist; he shares the pivotal moment he nearly missed auditioning for the NRGETIC MVPs and how that decision changed his career, breaks down the discipline and preparation behind live morning radio, explains how he developed his voice and on-air presence, and reflects on balancing multiple creative paths including voice-over work, coaching, teaching, and poetry while staying authentic in a competitive media landscape; the conversation covers the realities of building a media career in Uganda, the importance of consistency and resilience, lessons from working on a high-energy breakfast show, how storytelling connects with audiences across platforms, and practical advice for aspiring broadcasters and creators navigating the digital and traditional media space; Topics covered include the journey from MC and poet to national radio host, winning the NRGETIC MVPs and entering the media industry, life behind the mic on the NRG Breakfast Club, voice-over artistry and coaching, building confidence and finding an authentic voice, media industry challenges and personal growth, storytelling and audience connection, and actionable advice for young creatives and aspiring media personalities. Tune in for this unfiltered conversation with an iconic fashionista and radio presenter to find out more on the industry as well as everything you probably want to know. Keywords: Big Boy Shaque interview, NRG Breakfast Club Uganda, NRG Radio Uganda, Ugandan media personalities, radio presenter Uganda, voice over artist Uganda, entrepreneurship in media, Ugandan podcast interviews, media careers Uganda, content creation Uganda, storytelling podcast, African media personalities ——————————————————————— Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn ——————————————————————— Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Big Boy Shaque ———————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From MVP to Morning Radio: Big Boy Shaque on Media, Voice, and Building a Career That Connects

In this episode, we sit down with Big Boy Shaque, co-host of the NRG Breakfast Club on NRG Radio Uganda, to explore his journey from high school MC and poet to nationally recognized radio presenter, voice-over artist, and multimedia journalist; he shares the pivotal moment he nearly missed auditioning for the NRGETIC MVPs and how that decision changed his career, breaks down the discipline and preparation behind live morning radio, explains how he developed his voice and on-air presence, and reflects on balancing multiple creative paths including voice-over work, coaching, teaching, and poetry while staying authentic in a competitive media landscape; the conversation covers the realities of building a media career in Uganda, the importance of consistency and resilience, lessons from working on a high-energy breakfast show, how storytelling connects with audiences across platforms, and practical advice for aspiring broadcasters and creators navigating the digital and traditional media space; Topics covered include the journey from MC and poet to national radio host, winning the NRGETIC MVPs and entering the media industry, life behind the mic on the NRG Breakfast Club, voice-over artistry and coaching, building confidence and finding an authentic voice, media industry challenges and personal growth, storytelling and audience connection, and actionable advice for young creatives and aspiring media personalities. Tune in for this unfiltered conversation with an iconic fashionista and radio presenter to find out more on the industry as well as everything you probably want to know. Keywords: Big Boy Shaque interview, NRG Breakfast Club Uganda, NRG Radio Uganda, Ugandan media personalities, radio presenter Uganda, voice over artist Uganda, entrepreneurship in media, Ugandan podcast interviews, media careers Uganda, content creation Uganda, storytelling podcast, African media personalities ——————————————————————— Follow for More! Podcast Updates Instagram: https://instagram.com/udpbyjaysonk/ Jayson’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kaggajayson/ Upside Down Podcast on Twitter/X: https://x.com/udpbyjaysonk?s=21 Jayson on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kaggajayson I've started posting on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaggajayson?_r=1&_t=ZS-93HOvaTQpxn ——————————————————————— Host: Kagga Jayson (also known as Jayson K) Guest: Big Boy Shaque ———————————————————— Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices