Ep. 16: Arlene Matthews

Ep. 19: Brian Kopf

Brian Kopf, Director of Cloud Client Operations for AHEAD, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. Brian realized he had a passion for solving complex challenges in technology operations after a few years in sales. His skills and leadership in the industry grew along with the development of new technologies. After 26 years at the same company, Brian left the comfort of the familiar and faced a job search for the first time in decades. Listen in to hear how he made the transition. Brian Kopf’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kopf-6553432/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kopf-6553432/] To subscribe to our newsletter and receive updates, visit us at catherinerobertedd.com [http://catherinerobertedd.com]

Ep. 18: David Loy

David Loy of Leverage Brands, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. David first pursued a career in radio, but quickly realized that he did not enjoy radio ad sales. Inspired by the book, The Traveler’s Gift, by Andy Andrews, David left radio to pursue work that was meaningful and which he could build a career on. After several years placing speakers for The Premiere Speakers Bureau, David went on to lead Andy Andrews’ growing business. David later co-founded Leverage Brands which provides a host of services for authors and their platforms. For more information, see Leverage Brands’ website at:  https://leveragebrands.co/ [https://leveragebrands.co/] David Loy’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-loy-3900846/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-loy-3900846/] To subscribe to our newsletter and receive updates, visit us at catherinerobertedd.com [http://catherinerobertedd.com]

Ep. 17: Neill Marshall & Kurt Mosley

Kurt Mosley and Neill Marshall of HealthSearch Partners, are this week’s Fearless Careerists. Neill started as an executive trainee selling plumbing supplies before moving into placing healthcare professionals into jobs. Neill went on to place health care executives and co-founded HealthSearch Partners. Kurt played baseball out of college before working in leadership roles for the GAP as a district manager, regional sales manager, then director of stores. Seeing the inevitable decline in malls, Kurt leveraged his contacts and respect for medical professionals to enter the healthcare placement world. Kurt specialized in client education, speaking to the healthcare industry about changes and concerns. Kurt and Neill collaborated to build the Playbook for the First 90 Days in Healthcare Leadership. For more information, see HealthSearch Partners’ website at:  https://healthsearchpartners.com/first-ninety-days/ [https://healthsearchpartners.com/first-ninety-days/] Neill Marshall’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillmarshall/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillmarshall/] Kurt Mosley’s profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-mosley-01893212 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-mosley-01893212] To subscribe to our newsletter and receive updates, visit us at catherinerobertedd.com [http://catherinerobertedd.com]

Ep. 16: Arlene Matthews

Arlene Matthews, stylist and host of Yeah Older, Yeah Cooler, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. Arlene chose a career in fashion, starting as a buyer for Nordstrom moved into wholesale, retail, e-commerce, to commercial styling and influencing. She shares fashion styling tips, travel, and Chicago lifestyle content on her YouTube channel and website. For more information, see Arlene’s website at:  https://www.arlenematthews.me/ [https://www.arlenematthews.me/] Arlene’sYouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@yeaholderyeahcooler [https://www.youtube.com/@yeaholderyeahcooler] To subscribe to our newsletter and receive updates, visit us at catherinerobertedd.com [http://catherinerobertedd.com]

Ep. 15: Paul Osterhout

Paul Osterhout, former Disney Imagineer and current public speaker, mentor, and pitch coach, is this week’s Fearless Careerist. Paul began his creative career with a passion for magic and a skill for sculpting. He moved from model making into production design and eventually held Vice President roles responsible for parks with Disney, Universal Parks, Contour Entertainment, and Century Media. He now speaks to audiences around the world on creative leadership, leadership for introverts, and how to craft the perfect pitch. For more information, see Paul’s profile at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulosterhout/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulosterhout/] Paul’s videos can also be found on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@paulosterhout1507 [https://www.youtube.com/@paulosterhout1507] To see Paul’s early set building work on the 1985 Wrangler commercials, see:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwQt2qp_Tk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAwQt2qp_Tk] To subscribe to our newsletter and receive updates, visit us at catherinerobertedd.com [http://catherinerobertedd.com]