Season One Reflections and Reset
The past few weeks I soft-launched a hiatus, and today I'm making it official. Keep your eyes peeled for Season 2 of the Push Pull Podcast!
27 Aug 20254min
Near Misses and New Paths (Throwback Highlight Reel)
Today we revisit a couple of “near misses” — where a combination of solid preparation and luck led my guests to thrive or pivot quickly in the face of turmoil in their organizations. Omar Dinar discu...
23 Jul 202520min
Navigating Treacherous Startup Environments and Prioritizing Burnout Recovery (Throwback Highlight Reel)
Navigating the Ups and Downs: From Consulting to Startups and Facing Burnout Today I revist discussions where my guests faced significant adversity in their work lives. Shalini Chander talks about ...
16 Jul 202515min
Human Workplaces: Jess Mendoza on Side Quests, AI, and Building Relationships (pt 2)
In this episode I continue my conversation with Dr. Jess Mendoza, cognitive psychologist and UX researcher. Upon wrapping up Dr. Mendoza's transition from academia to UX research, we explore her effor...
9 Jul 202538min
From First-Gen to UX: Jess Mendoza on Redefining the Road to Tech (pt. 1)
Today I interview Dr. Jess Mendoza, a cognitive psychologist turned UX researcher. Dr. Mendoza shares her inspiring story of being a first-generation college student, pursuing a doctorate, and eventua...
2 Jul 202550min
The Power of Sales, Keeping Passions as Hobbies, and Leaning on Your Network to Define Your Priorities (Throwback Highlight Reel)
Today I revisit some of my early converations on the podcast and the incredible insights of my guests. Samir Jain discusses the importance of combining technical skills with the ability to sell and in...
25 Jun 202511min
From War Zones to Work Culture: Julia Levina’s Journey of Resilience and Renewal
Today I speak to Julia Levina about her multifaceted career journey. Julia shares her experiences as a counseling psychologist in Ukraine, a CFO of a family-owned pharmacy chain, a business consultant...
18 Jun 20251h 29min
Finding the Right Fit with your values
Today I discuss my thoughts on the concept of “fit” between employer and employee. Gallup found in 2023 that disengaged employees cost the world $8.8 trillion in lost productivity annually. I introduc...
11 Jun 202515min
