Power Pivots explores demystifying fundamental career shifts and changes. Through his interviews with different guests, our host (Hatu) gathers insight about the tools, resources, and skills that are necessary to successfully make industry and functional career changes. Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Special thank you to Sophie Farrar Shelton for the cover art/logo and Amara Orji for the theme music. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Newport News' Mayor Phillip Jones discusses how he prepared himself to pivot from serving in the United States Marine Corps to serving his community as mayor. Mayor Jones discusses how his leadership skills, educational background, and business acumen de-risked his run for office- which ultimately gave him the confidence to serve at such a young age. Furthermore, Hatu and Mayor Jones discuss the importance of servant leadership. Connect with Mayor Jones: LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipjones2012/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phillipjonesformay X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayorPhilJones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayorphillipjones/ Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots Career Coaching Interest Form: https://https://forms.gle/NAoDY4cMGyXgdWjy9 Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Alan Stein, founder of Kadima Careers, explains how utilizing the power of the pivot throughout his career led him to finding his ikigai- his “reason for living". Alan also provides valuable insight into how best to take charge of your career and strategically attack the job pivot process. Connect with Alan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/ Connect with Kadima Careers: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kadimacareers/ Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots Career Coaching Interest Form: https://https://forms.gle/NAoDY4cMGyXgdWjy9 Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Whitney A. White (founder of Afara Global, Whitney A. White Coaching, and Equity Commons) discusses how she pivoted from management consulting to e-commerce, then eventually serial entrepreneurship. Whitney explains how critical being open to the unexpected, paying attention to what customers need, and observing trends were to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Furthermore, Hatu and Whitney discusses the importance of tapping into your existing network when building out your business. Connect with Whitney: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneywhite/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitney_a_white/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneyawhite TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whitney_a_white Connect with Equity Commons: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equity-commons/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitycommonsvr/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@equitycommonsvr Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots Career Coaching Interest Form: https://https://forms.gle/NAoDY4cMGyXgdWjy9 Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Dria James, founder of Black In Diversity, explains how honing her DEI subject matter expertise at Goldman Sachs and Bain & Company enabled her to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Dria discusses how her corporate DEI and consulting experiences uniquely prepared her to embark on her entrepreneurial journey as well as how she developed her skillset in each position. - Connect with Dria: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dria-james-9142a0125/ - Connect with Black In Diversity: Website: https://www.blackindiversity.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-in-diversity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackindiversity?igsh=ZzN5bmN4cDJrZnV0&utm_source=qr - Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 - Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots, Serrena Iyer discusses how being specific about her interest in animation enabled her to pivot from sales and trading in the financial services industry to operational strategy in the entertainment industry. Serrena describes how her childhood lived experiences and memories shaped her lifelong passion for entertainment, as well as how she developed industry and functional experience to position herself for her role of interest. Furthermore, Hatu and Serrena discuss the importance of being specific when discussing what you want professionally and how to sell your personal brand during a pivot. - Connect with Serrena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serrenaaiyer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serrenai/?hl=en - Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots, Michael Coleman describes how continuously checking in with himself led him to pivot from contract QA testing (while pursuing his desire to become a music producer) to instructional design. Michael describes discovering how important expressing himself and helping people are to him in his career. Furthermore, Hatu and Michael explore the significance of knowing yourself and "following the signs" to make sure you are fulfilled in your career. - Connect with Michael: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-coleman-ii/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chikotiq Photography Website: www.chieyes.com Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots, Chris Tazewell details how his curiosity and drive enabled him to pivot from call center sales to customer success management in the tech industry. Chris discuses making the most of career opportunities, even when they did not take shape in the ways he envisioned. Additionally, he explains how he created his problem-solver persona to add value for his customers and organization. - Connect with Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christazewell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_tazz_/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 - Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Jeremey Schifeling, co-founder of The Job Insiders, details how he pivoted from his position as a teacher to eventually become a marketing director after finding his north star and realizing that his love for education was not enough to succeed in the classroom. Jeremy explains how he leveraged his previous experiences and transferrable skills at each step of his career to move closer to positions and industries of interest, as well as the value of the MBA in this process. Lastly Jeremy discusses his work at The Job Insiders and how they demystify landing non-technical roles in the tech sector for job seekers. - Connect with Jeremey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schifeling/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 - Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode, Veronica Brunny from the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) discusses the organization's Green Jobs Workforce Programs. Founded as en economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and The Department of Water and Power, LACI is creating an inclusive green economy for the people of Los Angeles by unlocking innovation. The Green Jobs Workforce Programs provides technical training, industry-recognized certifications, career coaching, case management, and job retention services to help underrepresented groups succeed in the green economy. As a graduate of the program herself, Veronica discusses the importance of opportunity in the green economy and how LACI provides guidance, mentorship, and support during and after the program. - Connect with Veronica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vbruny/ Email:veronica@laci.org - Connect with LACI Website: https://laincubator.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laincubator/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/LAIncubator Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/laincubator/ Faceebook:https://www.facebook.com/LACIncubator?ref=br_tf - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 - Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Jason Price, co- founder of NextPlayU, describes how finding his identity and the intersection of his interests led him to dedicate his career to solving a problem that he is uniquely positioned for- helping athletes transition into meaningful new careers after sports. - Connect with Jason: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pricejasonw/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwaliprice/?hl=en - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 - Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Reuben Ogbonna II, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Marcy Lab School, details how following his calling led him to stop pursuing a career in finance and embark on a career journey in education – where he eventually co-founded The Marcy Lab School. Hatu and Reuben discuss how Reuben's experiences as a teacher and Dean of School Culture opened his eyes to the need for a more affordable, sustainable, and supportive alternative to traditional college. Additionally, the two talk about impact The Marcy Lab School is having in technology workforce development. - Connect with Reuben: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reubenogbonna/ - Connect with The Marcy Lab School: Website: https://www.marcylabschool.org/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/school/marcylabschool/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcylabschool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcylabschool/?hl=en - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 - Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots Jasmine Cogdell details her journey of pivoting from ad agency account management to a tech startup (Blacktag), then eventually going out on her own as an independent marketing consultant. Jasmine discusses the importance of following your instincts to leave when you have exhausted the resources at your current place of employment as well as some of the foundational aspects of setting up an independent consultancy. Connect with Jasmine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecogdell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jnicolecee/?hl=en - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 - Support Us On Patreon: https://patreon.com/PowerPivots?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots, Chezie co-founder Dumebi Egbuna details how her realizations around the importance of relationships in corporate America propelled her to start her first startup- and how the relationships she formed during this time provided the feedback that ultimately inspired her company to change course entirely. Furthermore, Hatu and Dumebi discuss how Chezie is helping companies tap into the true potential of employee resource groups as a true business resource. Connect with Dumebi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dumebi-egbuna/ Instagram: @dumebiegbuna - Connect with Chezie Website: www.chezie.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chezie Instagram: @cheziehq - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots, Chenille Morgan shares how accepting that medicine is not her true calling enabled her to unashamedly drop out of medical school and discover her true passion for marketing. Additionally, Chenille describes how she employed cold outreach and shadowing throughout her career to figure out what path suited her best. - Connect with Chenille: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingchisole/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenillem/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode of Power Pivots, Path to PM founder Jean Kang details how volunteering for a company-wide initiative led her to uncovering her true professional calling- ultimately leading her to pivot into a program management career. Hatu and Jean discuss how Path to PM is educating people about the program management space and helping them pursue this coveted career path. - Connect with Jean: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanhkang/ Courses: Pivot to Program Management and Project Management Power Moves: Leading with Influence Newsletter: Path to PM Newsletter - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode Anthony Cooper details how he pivoted from his college/professional basketball coaching career to his current position in Sales Leadership at one of the largest tech companies In the world. Anthony describes how he realized that it was the right time to leave the sport he loves behind and how the transferable skills he gained from basketball have helped him find success in his current field. - Connect with Anthony: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coopdreamz_/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-cooper-9116a840/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode Cherie Chua, Co-Founder of Luxe Bites, describes how she used her former employers's refusal to relocate her to Los Angeles as a sign to expand her side business's operations and live in her location of choice. Hatu and Cherie discuss how she approaches understanding the local market as a food vendor and how Luxe Bites is able to appeal to their customers in a very competitive market. - Connect with Cherie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherie-chua-/ - Connect With Luxe Bites: LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/luxe-bites-la/posts/?feedView=all Twitter: https://twitter.com/LuxeBitesLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxebitesla/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luxebites - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpivots - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode Tyler Clark of Inspire By Tyler, describes how she timed pivoting away from corporate America to pursue her lifelong passion for art....then timed pivoting back. Tyler discusses how she built her craft, fought self-doubt, and learned how to create a business around her art. - Connect with Tyler: Website: https://inspirebytyler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirebytyler Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirebytyler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirebytyler LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65718569/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/inspirebytyler TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirebytyler Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/inspirebytyler/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
On this week's episode Kevin Mackey, CEO of 1000Zebras, describes how he sought out various career opportunities to solidify his generalist skillset as an entrepreneurial operator. Kevin discusses how weighing risk and opportunity cost gave him the confidence needed to approach each career pivot. Hatu and Kevin also discuss how 1000Zebras is working towards becoming the marketplace for finding and hiring fractional talent. - Connect with Kevin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mackey-1000zebras/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevmack12?lang=en - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this week's episode Dexter Mason details how he pivoted between the public and private sectors through his passion for sports, tech, and government. Dexter explains how he combined his professional interests and charted his own career path using a service-oriented lens. - Connect with Dexter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dextercmason/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DexterCMason Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dextercmason/?hl=en - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this week's episode Brandon Roberson details how he honed his craft as an educator throughout various realms of academia and eventually pivoted into corporate learning and development at Riot Games. Brandon discusses the importance of understanding the value of your impact and assessing when to embark on a new career journey. - Connect with Brandon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonroberson/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Career Coaching Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9WH3BE8mFeDhZGVY7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Power Pivots is BACK! Season 2 will be dropping Sunday, December 17thConnect with us here:https://lnkd.in/gtWbZPu5 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this week's episode Marc Howland, CEO of Breadless, details how he followed his commitment to healthy eating to pivot from the world of high finance and found the gluten-free fast casual restaurant he leads. Marc details the intricacies of his tenacious approach to understanding market research, fundraising, and operations. - Connect with Marc: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-howland-57378921/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode Rashad Campbell shares how he took calculated bets on himself and followed his passion for family, finance, and fitness to leave his financial services sales role to become a Partner/Chief Operating Officer at ADVANCE - an athlete education consultancy. Rashad also explains how ADVANCE is uniquely positioned in this space as well as his perspective on the effects of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) on high school and college athletics. - Connect with Rashad: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashadcampbell/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode Akash details how his career journey led him to co-found Adonis, a healthcare revenue management startup. A software engineer by training, Akash's deep interest in problem solving consistently guided the pivots throughout his career- from large companies to small ones, individual contributor to startup co-founder, and CTO to CEO of two venture-backed startups. - Connect with Akash: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash-magoon-148a3029/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode, Lesley Gwam describes how taking "backward steps" from career as a lawyer propelled her to fulfill her lifelong aspiration of breaking into the entertainment industry. - Connect with Lesley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleygwam/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode, Amara Orji discusses his early career pivot- leaving an entry-level healthcare job that did not align with his lifestyle vision for an opportunity in technology software sales and eventually customer success. - Connect with Amara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amara-orji/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode, Nicole Dove explains how her keen professional awareness, openness to new experiences, and "dream big" mindset have led her to unforeseen opportunities throughout her career. - Connect with Nicole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnicoledove/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode, Malik Mack details his process of preparing for his entrepreneurship journey. With a decade of entrepreneurship experience under his belt, Malik shares tangible skills he developed throughout his corporate jobs and invaluable resources that propelled his career in entrepreneurship. - Connect with Malik LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malik-mack-216a4914/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalikMeansMogul - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode, Molly Jensen reveals how her understanding of people, commitment to industry learning, and unwavering focus on creators guided her pivot into the role of CEO at Afripods, Africa's leading podcast hosting and distribution site. Connect with Molly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyjensen/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://forms.gle/RUfABcvYoomiifBg9 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode, Quinn Shelton details how he built his foundational skillset in finance and economics from the age of fifteen and continuously relied on this expertise throughout his career to unlock opportunities. His journey eventually led him to the role of Product Management Director for a major gaming title. Throughout the conversation, Quinn emphasizes the importance of taking your time to figure out long-term career goals and the necessity of maintaining a long-term vision. Connect with Quinn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinnshelton/ - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ - Sign up for our FREE Power Pivots Guest Resource Folder Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vzB9BgQv1vfe05nCYKcaoFF-48iiwzBfdaCv6tm87II/edit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode Hatu and Leslie Zepeda discuss the art of tying your career story together. Leslie shares her inspiring personal journey while also giving insights into how she used her story-tying skill to pivot from working at a law firm to leading global marketing for Amazon's flagship fashion brand. Resources From Leslie: https://docs.google.com/document/d/162SXP27hpkIVPZjLxgX1dHYcxBqkddxgNWenbFjxs5Q/edit?usp=sharing Connect with Leslie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-zepeda/ Instagram: @_leslie_zepeda - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Description: In this episode Hatu has an inspiring conversation with Austin Taylor, a true master of industry and function career shifts. Austin shares his tips on successful pivoting as he details how his journey of networking and skill building prepared him to pursue his passion in the gaming industry. Connect with Austin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agtaylor14/ Twitter: @Drawl_AGT - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
Welcome to Power Pivots! In this episode Hatu explains the origin story of Power Pivots and outlines what to expect in future episodes. Stay tuned. - Connect with us: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-pivots/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerPivots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/power.pivots/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hatu-kanu/support
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