The Professionals Podcast
από The George Washington University College of Professional Studies
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Welcome to The Professionals, a podcast that digs into the stories, secrets, and successes behind some of today's most in-demand careers—from sustainable urban planning and homeland security to AI and politics.
Co-hosted by Amanda Gillespie and Luke Kasim from George Washington University College of Professional Studies, the show explores careers that shape the world—and how to get started or get ahead.
Guests including career coaches, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and professionals at the top of their game share how they got there and what you can learn from their trials, tribulations, and tactics.
New episodes drop every other week. Questions, insights, or suggestions for show topics? Email us at [email protected].
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- How Do You Write Your Career Story? Ask Design Thinking Expert Elliot Felix · 39 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 213Amanda and Luke sit down with Elliot Felix, a design thinker and strategist, who shares insights on enhancing the college experience for students. They discuss the importance of…
- How do you show employers you've got what it takes? Ask ISC2's Casey Marks. · 26 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 212In this episode of the Professionals Podcast, hosts Luke Kasim and Amanda Gillespie sit down with Casey Marks, Chief Qualifications Officer at ISC2. They discuss the evolution of…
- Unlocking Career Growth: Insights from Season 2 · 15 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 211In this episode, the hosts reflect on the most impactful moments from Season 2 of the podcast, highlighting insights from various guests on topics such as confidence, work-life…
- How do you ask the tough questions? Ask journalist Frank Sesno. · 34 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 210In this episode, hosts Amanda Gillespie and Luke Kasim sit down with Frank Sesno, award-winning journalist and media educator. Frank talks about his extensive career in…
- How do you become an FBI and CIA agent? Ask Tracy Walder. · 39 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 209In this episode, Amanda and Luke interview Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, who shares her unique career path and insights into the world of intelligence…
- How does disruption advance a career? Ask Charlene Li. · 39 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 208In this episode of The Professionals Podcast, hosts Luke Kasim and Amanda Gillespie engage with Charlene Li, an expert in disruptive strategy and leadership. The conversation…
- How Do You Outthink Unthinkable Threats? Ask Bart E. Womack. · 43 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 207PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT This episode contains mature subjects. Listener discretion is advised. What does it take to stay one step ahead of a crisis—and how can those…
- Want to learn how to build a sustainable city? Ask Peter Calthorpe. · 41 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 206In this enlightening conversation, Peter Calthorpe discusses his journey in sustainable design and urban planning, emphasizing the importance of whole systems thinking and the…
- What does a rocket scientist think about career advancement? Ask Christyl Johnson.. · 43 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 205In this engaging conversation, Dr. Christyl Johnson shares her inspiring journey to NASA, discussing the importance of innovation, diversity, and overcoming challenges in the…
- How do the skills of a US diplomat translate to the professional world? Ask Belinda Jackson Farrier. · 31 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 204In this conversation, Belinda Jackson-Ferris shares her extensive experience in leadership across various sectors, including foreign affairs and technology. She emphasizes the…
- Did a forensics professor unmask the Zodiac Killer? Ask Tom Mauriello. · 38 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 203In this episode, Amanda and Luke interview Tom Mauriello, a seasoned forensic consultant and educator. Tom shares his journey into forensic science, innovative training…
- The Secret to Career Success? Ask Author Alison Cardy. · 32 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 202In this conversation, career coach Alison Cardy discusses her approach to helping individuals navigate their career paths, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery…
- Want to Create a Sustainable City? Talk to Todd Litman. · 51 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 201In this engaging conversation, Todd Litman, author and executive director of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute, shares his insights on a career in urban planning and…
- Empowering Students at CPS: Access, Engagement, and Professional Growth · 34 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 18In this episode of The Professionals Podcast, we're joined by Ms. Liesl Riddle, Dean of the College of Professional Studies (CPS). Over the past year, the College of Professional…
- From Performative to Authentic: Building Real DEI in Tech · 28 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 17In this episode of The Professoinals Podcast, we're joined by Dmitry Korolev, a cyber security expert and an Advisory Board member at George Washington University's College of…
- Elevating Leadership: Insights from the Army Congressional Fellows Program · 35 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 16In this episode, of The Professionals Podcast, we talk with Kathryn Yurkanin about the Army Congressional Fellows Program. Ms. Yurkanin is the Principal Deputy Chief, Legislative…
- Behind the Scenes: Supporting Student Success Beyond the Classroom · 19 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 15In this episode of The Professionals Podcast, we are joined by Suzanne Farrand, the Assistant Dean of Students for the College of Professional Students. Suzanne highlights the…
- Building Community: Engaging Military Affiliated Students Across GW's Campuses · 30 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 14In this episode of the Professionals Podcast, we delve into the comprehensive support system dedicated to military-connected students at George Washington University. From…
- Building Bridges Between Emerging Technologies and Policy: Insights from a Homeland Security Expert · 32 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 13In this episode of The Professionals Podcast, Amanda and Luke are joined by Nick Reese, co-founder of Frontier Foundry, which is a leading DC area AI company. Drawing from Nick's…
- An Unconventional Journey: From Retail to Data Visualization · 31 λεπ. · Επεισόδιο 12In this episode of The Professionals Podcast, we're joined by John Keegan, a faculty member that teaches Data Visualization at the College of Professional Studies. John shares…







