032 Pursuing Meaningful Work – From Apache Helicopter Pilot to Career Coach

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Episode 032 – From Apache Helicopter Pilot to Career Coach

It’s always interesting to hear someone’s story of pursuing meaningful work.

Our most recent guest is Lewis Pulley.

He’s traveled around the world for the military as an Apache Helicopter Pilot.

He’s now ‘landed’ in Ohio to work on his Psy.D.

And – he’s one of our career coaches here at ‘Pursuing Meaningful Work’.

Tune in to hear his story….

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031 Pursuing Meaningful Work – Working Across Cultures: Is it for You?

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Episode 031 – Working Across Cultures: Is it for You?

Are you interested in working across cultures?

Maybe you want to move from Ukraine to the U.S. for a couple of years of university.

Maybe you want to leave your small town in Nebraska and teach English in Japan for a year.

Maybe you want to work for a multinational company on the other side of the world.

Regardless of where you want to go geographically, there are some principles that can help you to live successfully in any culture.

Tune in as we discuss these principles that will help you to work and live successfully in a culture other than your own.

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026 Pursuing Meaningful Life – Kansas Cross-Cultural Adventure

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Episode 026 – Kansas Cross-Cultural Adventure

I love cross-cultural adventures. But…I didn’t expect it to come to me in Kansas. Tune in to hear about my adventures with my new Phillippino colleague :)

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030 Pursuing Meaningful Work – Networking and New Media

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Episode 030 – Networking and New Media

Networking…it’s something that we all have to do at some level.

But…why is is necessary?

Whether it’s working on finding a new job or getting more connected with your church family, networking is an important part of today’s society.

I just had lunch with a good friend. We both cited examples of how face to face network has helped us in our careers. But – with modern technology, there are now ‘New Media’ ways to network as well.

In this episode I interview a friend in Cincinnati, Ohio who has become a master networker…both in person as well as through New Media.

Daniel Johnson Jr. shares his story of networking through different new media tools in today’s business world.

Tune in to hear practical examples of how networking can benefit you personally and in your career.

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025 Pursuing Meaningful Life – Working Through Emotions: Stories of a 4 Year Old and a 38 Year Old

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Episode 025 – Working Through Emotions: Stories of a 4 Year Old and a 38 Year Old

Emotions are interesting. It doesn’t matter what your age…you need to be able to express emotions in healthy ways.

Join in on the discussion about finding healthy ways to express our emotions to those around us.

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Monday Morning Excitement or Frustration?

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It’s Monday all around the world. This means millions of people returning to their job after the weekend.

So how do you feel about returning to work? Excited? Frustrated? Numb?

Too many people return to the workplace on Monday mornings with a sense of dread. But…it doesn’t have to be that way.

Have you ever considered that your work could be enjoyable? Have you ever considered that there may be a better job for you…one that fits your strengths, your passions, your interests?

I love hearing stories from folks that have found meaningful work.

My friend Andy Traub: He gets up on Monday mornings after a weekend with his family…excited…anticipating a new week running his own business. He helps use technology to make their business more profitable

My friend Tom Mertz: He started a printing business in his own bedroom about 20 years ago. He’s grown it into a multi-million dollar company that has a global scope. When I see him, he’s often excited about his next business venture.

My friend Larry Coleman: He’s a veterinarian in Western, Nebraska. He loves people…and he loves animals…and it shows. His passion for his work is contagious.

What’s a common theme among these folks? They’ve all taken time to determine what they are good at…what they like…and they’ve built a business around it.

Want to be excited about Mondays? We can help you find or create work with meaning and purpose. Then…Mondays will never be the same again. :)

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029 Pursuing Meaningful Work – Running Your Own Business…Don’t Do it Alone!!

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Episode 029 – Running Your Own Business…Don’t Do it Alone!!

Lots of people want to start their own business. But, many folks are afraid to do this. Some of these are legitimate fears…but many are not.

One of the best ways of running a business is getting help where you need it. Whether it’s a group of advisors or just good friends to tell you the truth…you need the support of others.

Tune in to this episode to hear more about running your business…

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024 Pursuing Meaningful Life – Being in Community: Rebuilding Greensburg, Kansas

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Episode 024 – Being in Community: Rebuilding Greensburg, Kansas

Are you plugged in to a community? Do you recogize your need for relationship…for support day to day?

In this episode, I’m out for a walk in Greensburg, Kansas…a town that was 90% destroyed by a tornado. Because of the strength of the community, Greensburg is rebuilding. It’s a great example for all of us about the strength of being in real community.

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023 Pursuing Meaningful Life – Seasons of Change and Going Lean

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Episode 023 – Seasons of Change and Going Lean

How do you navigate the seasons of change in your life? And…what will motivate you to make changes?

Reflections on living internationally, eating too much, and how to recognize when you need to change.

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028 Pursuing Meaningful Work – Starting Your Own Business…From Anywhere in the World

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Episode 028 – Starting Your Own Business…From Anywhere in the World

We love highlighting success stories of entrepreneurs.

This week, we interview Justin Lukasavige who successfully runs his own business. But…not just any business…a global business.

The principles that Justin uses can literally be applied anywhere in the world. Tune in to hear how Justin uses modern technology to operate his business.

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