Looking at my 2024 whiteboard, some of my goals will go unchecked.

→ But my clients crushed theirs.

→ Making the big bucks

→ Landing huge 15/10 roles

All while overcoming ageism

→ Building new networks to last a lifetime

→ Leading companies and changing industries

→ Lifting others up without a second thought.

I’ve described it as the year of EVERYTHING.

And you top the list.

• You’ve listened

• You’ve shared

• You’ve subscribed and written reviews.

THANK YOU!

I strive to continue to bring you new guests that honor your time

Challenge your mind

And reframe your thinking.

This week we’ll keep it short, with key takes from 13 this year’s most listened to episodes.

Full episodes are here:

1. Your First Step On LinkedIn I Jasmin Alic
2. Awkward? Good! | Henna Pryor
3. Time Rich? Energy Poor? | Simon Alexander Ong
4. How To Become Unignorable I Communicate Like 1% of CEOs I Oliver Aust
5. How To Be A Likeable Badass And Why It Matters I Alison Fragale
6. The Universal Ism, Ageism I Dealing With It In Your Career (Pt 1) I Maureen Clough
7. Copy For C-suiters, Words That Win Jobs I Adam Knorr
8. Storytelling IS Everything I Michael Margolis
9. Find Your Unique Voice (Even If You Think You Lost It) I Melissa Cohen & Julie Michelle Morris
10. What's The Difference Between Culture Fit & Culture Climate? I Dr. Colleen Saringer
11. You’re A Legend In the Making: Secrets to Executive Transformation I Howie Chan
12. Soothing Lies: Debunking Self-Care Fairytales I Randi Braun
13. Mindfulness In Your Career Is BS | Steve Ware

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What if Success Didn't Require Selling Out?

What if the conventional startup playbook is wrong?

Sharon Gillenwater sold her tech company in 2022 for $25M.

But that's not the interesting part.

The interesting part is how she did it.

By ignoring almost everything Silicon Valley says you "must" do to succeed.

Whether you're dreaming of starting your own venture, stuck in a soul-crushing corporate job, or simply tired of feeling like success requires compromise,

Sharon's story offers a powerful alternative.

She candidly shares how she overcame imposter syndrome, bootstrapped a successful company, and maintained her integrity while building serious wealth.

Find out:

Why Being an Outsider is an Asset?

When everyone in your industry sees the world the same way,

What happens when someone like you shows up with fresh eyes?

Sharon did, and she spotted an opportunity hiding in plain sight.

How Fear Is Driving Your Decisions?

Sharon developed a simple test: "If my bank account had an extra $100K,

Would I make the same choice?"

What changes when you remove scarcity from your decision-making?

What If Your Critics Are Scared For You? Here's the thing about naysayers, especially family:

Their doubt often comes from love.

What shifts for you when you see it from that perspective?

The Point Is:

The market is hungry for people and businesses that make things better.

Not just better products, but better ways of working, better ways of treating people, better ways of measuring success.

Sharon's story isn't about being nice or being profitable.

It's about being both.

And maybe that's the revolution you've been waiting for.

Her new book, "Scaling with Soul," isn't just a memoir.

It's an invitation to rethink what's possible for you in your career.

Are you ready to accept?

Grab a copy of Sharon’s book: Scaling with a Soul

Sharon’s Website

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You spent 20 years building other people's brands.

Then that piece of your identity was gone.

Now what?

Fact #1:

Your impressive title or years there, was never your brand.

Which then prompts you to ask these questions:

> Why, if I never needed a personal brand before, do I need one now?

> Why do some folks also on the market thrive and land interviews and I hear crickets?

> What's the real reason why my impressive network isn’t helping me generate opportunities?

(Hint: It's not dead, just dormant)

> How can I make my age work for me as my competitive advantage?

It’s all right here (and more)

Spoiler alert: In today's market, your personal brand is essential, not a fluffy nice to have.

That’s why Former PepsiCo VP of Design and Old Navy creative leader

Phil VanDusen is our guest.

Today Phil helps industry veterans reinvent their relevance through his community, Bonfire.

Download Philip's Personal Brand Wheel: philipvandusen.com/PBW