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IBM Diversity & Inclusion Specialist - Devoreaux Walton Nov 05, 2021

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Today we welcome in Devoreaux Walton to the show and Devoreaux is here to tell us all about her role as the Diversity & Inclusion Learning Portfolio Manager for IBM.

A professional that is clearly passionate about the work she does and thrives upon the potential to impact as many as she can, Devoreaux offers education to 340,000 employees across the globe within IBM.

Furthermore, a more specific way to explain the work she does is through "behavioral change" as Devoreaux looks for collaborative ways to create an authentic and comfortable workplace for all IBM employees the world over.

I love when we get to bring in those that are so passionate about the opportunity they have to impact others in their workspace, and Devoreaux is a prime example of someone that truly relishes every moment available to her to build a more inclusive workplace.

A true Career Competitor, Devoreaux is aiming to impact even those outside of IBM by building educational content for others to learn from so be sure to connect with her through LinkedIn.

Be sure to contact Steve at Steve@careercompetitor.com regarding the episode or if you want to connect to discuss becoming a guest or working together in the future.

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Olympic Alpine Skier - Erin Mielzynski Oct 29, 2021

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We welcome to the show, Erin Mielzynski who has made a career and life for herself on the ski slopes having set out on her journey to an Olympic and World Cup Podium standard in the sport from a very young age.

Driven to make the most of the opportunities she has both been provided and found for herself, Erin is an example of someone that believes in establishing a world for herself where she can feel supported and make herself available to give back at any opportunity possible.

Having already been to Olympic Games and finished on the podium at the World Cup level, Erin has her sights set on great things at the forthcoming games in Tokyo for Canada. Furthermore, Erin has decided to build greater awareness for girls & young women that will be coming after her on what it means to be open, honest, and ask for help when times get tough through her own work and an upcoming podcast she will be hosting.

Give Erin a follow on Instagram @erinmielzynski and be sure to let us know what you thought of the episode by leaving a rating or review. Reach out to Steve at Steve@careercompetitor.com for any questions or insight you may have on the show or for any enquiries regarding his services.

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Spotlight on Steve - Part 2 Oct 21, 2021

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In this unique 2-part episode of the show, Steve swaps his role as the interviewer for the show and becomes the interviewee as his buddy, Pat Fellows (Owner of Fresh Junkie & Host of Fresh Junkie Radio) sits down as the host and guides the conversation for this fun spin on the show.

Here in Part 2 we get to learn about the more recents successes and happenings in Steve's coaching career, starting with the work he did as the coach to first-time US Olympian and Gold medalist, Brooks Curry in his rise to stardom this past summer. Furthermore, Steve has made a big career decision recently to step away from swim coaching and pursue a career in coaching on a much wider scale.

In addition to discussing the value of goal-setting, a big part of the discussion in this episode is based around a concept Steve presents he calls "the minimum standard". Steve & Pat discuss the notion that through implementing a minimum standard we establish the expectations we must embrace of ourselves in order to pursue our potential, our goals, and our optimal self.

If you enjoyed some of the talking points from both parts of this 2-part installment of the show, be sure to reach out and connect with Steve Mellor at Careercompetitorpodcast@gmail.com to find out more about the services he now provides in relation to a wide variety of coaching.

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Spotlight on Steve Part 1 Oct 19, 2021

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We get to learn about Steve's athletic journey in how he started out and eventually chose to pursue the sport of swimming he eventually took to international heights. Furthermore, Steve tells us how impactful the choice to move to the US was on him the competitor, before retiring from the sport as a performer which led to coaching finding him and how he quickly realized it was a world that he was supposed to be involved in.

As a coach, Steve shares some of the areas he values highly in order to guide people to reaching their goals. We learn how prioritizing relationships helped lead his athletes to being more motivated, what competitiveness meant to Steve as an athlete versus what it means today as a working professional, and finally Steve & Pat discuss the power of belief and the importance of trust within any mentoring relationship.

If you like what you are hearing on this episode from Steve then please reach out to him at careercompetitorpodcast@gmail.com to schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss how he can help you reach your optimal self.

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2x Paralympic Bronze Medalist - Samantha Bosco Oct 15, 2021

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Delighted to have 2x Paralympic Bronze medalist Samantha Bosco join us to share her life story of overcoming numerous obstacles in order to reach her dreams.

It is great to have professional athletes join the show so we can get more literal examples of the “athlete mindset”, but so much of Sam’s story sheds light on the trying times athletes deal with, which is just as valuable as hearing about the successes. I believe athletes are at their most relatable when they open up about their hardships as we all encounter similar scenarios within our non-athletic careers

Sam provides perspective on the need to make sure our dreams are able to evolve and adapt to the situations life hands us. Nothing about Sam’s story demonstrates a loss of ambition, in fact I’d argue her adversities have made her more ambitious, but it is healthy to allow your dreams to evolve with these ups and downs. In addition, we are educated on the impact a strong support system can have from those we need to rely upon when the going gets tough, and the importance to prioritize these peoples opinions most and ignore distractions from those that don’t know you as well.

You can follow Sam on instagram & Twitter @sammiecranks and as always be sure to connect with us through instagram @career_competitor

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3x Olympic Women's Waterpolo Champion - Maggie Steffens Oct 01, 2021

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My guest today arrives with not 1, not 2, but 3 Olympic Gold Medals from the past 3 games as a member of Team USA's incredible women's waterpolo team. Maggie Steffens is the most prolific scorer in the history of the Olympic Games having set the record for most goals scored in Olympic history at this summer's Olympics in Tokyo.

An ever-present at the international for her country for most of the past decade, Maggie is able to share some of the meticulous details that she and her teammates implement in order to produce the best performances in the world on an annual basis. Furthermore, we learn about the family history of incredible pedigree in waterpolo that Maggie came from and how her DNA practically guaranteed she was destined for success in the sport.

We spend a great deal of time discussing what individuals need to prioritize in order to accommodate a team's success, the fundamentals of the overall factors influencing team success, and why being selfish is actually a selfless act in order for everyone to reach the common goal.

You can learn more about Maggie's story and services at www.maggiesteffens.com

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2x Olympian & Leadership Coach - Lina Taylor Sep 16, 2021

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We have the pleasure of hearing a truly remarkable story today filled with fortitude and fight courtesy of the impressive, Lina Taylor who has lived a life of creating opportunities that simply would otherwise have not been available to her. Furthermore, Lina allows us to get back to the true roots of what this show is all about and proves time and time over that she is a real life CAREER COMPETITOR!

Born and raised in communist Bulgaria, a young Lina set out on her dream of not only chasing her passion in the sport of volleyball to competitive heights, but also gaining a scholarship in the United States for college as well. As you will learn, none of this came easy and she developed an array of skills and characteristics over the years to take her to the heights of 2 Olympic Games, as well as paving out a highly impressive career for herself in leadership development and real estate.

I know you will be truly inspired by both Lina's story and also her insight on how to get the most out of your career, which means you should definitely head to linataylor.com to learn more about her services.

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Keely Cat-Wells RETURNS TO THE SHOW! Sep 10, 2021

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It gives me great pleasure to welcome back to the show the remarkable Kelly Cat-Wells who, since we last spoke has made the "Forbes 30 under 30", gotten engaged (and married - SURPRISE!), and continues to catapult the careers of so many disabled people across the entertainment and sports world.

Only the third time I have welcomed someone back to the show makes this episode that extra bit special but the content we cover is fantastic for anyone lost and drowning in their career to hear. Keely has found a way to enhance her magnificent career and companies, while making time to let love and companionship into her life to find success across all areas!

It is important to make time for these particular episodes from time-to-time to remind ourselves of the power a healthy and happy existence away from our career can have on the direction of our career. Keely had to learn the hard way that immersing herself in her career success at the expense of her happiness was a road to long term disappointment, so she made space for it and boy did it pay off!

If you didn't listen to the first episode with Keely I encourage you to do so here - https://careercompetitor.libsyn.com/actress-and-disability-activist-keely-cat-wells - so you can learn all about her career trajectory before hearing about her successes today!

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Life Coach, Swimming Champion & Author - Kelly Palace Aug 26, 2021

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We welcome Kelly Palace to the show to enlighten us on the extensive experience she has across so many industry's... all within which she has been successful in! Between being a championship swimmer, coach, pharmaceutical salesperson, real-estate specialist, and now life coach with an award winning podcast, Kelly has found a way to compete to the highest level and win!

So much of what Kelly has achieved she acknowledges comes back to her ability to see the big picture but approach achieving it by "putting a penny in the jar" daily. This tactical approach has allowed her to build success on her terms at her pace, something she learnt from her distance swimming career.

Kelly's new book Take your Mark, Lead! gives readers a map for how to identify the "persona's" they best relate to in order to lead in a way that is most familiar to them. Within the interview we discuss how these persona's can be best attributed based on the environment within which we are trying to lead within.

So much fantastic insight into the competitor Kelly is and I also encourage you to go listen to her podcast "Champions Mojo" where you hear all about her and her co-host, Maria Parker stories on what makes people champions at what they do.

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College Cross Country Runner - Ashley Jones Aug 20, 2021

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Today we welcome a truly phenomenal young woman who has a story to tell that will simply leave you amazed as 19-year old, Ashley Jones joins us. No stranger to life's truest tests of character and adversities, Ashley presents insight and teachings way beyond her years and will leave you wanting to accomplish as much within your life that you are physically capable of doing.

Having lost one of the most important people in her life at a young age, Ashley also dealt with the trauma of a near-fatal accident that left her body changed forever. Throughout this process, there have been more emotional and physical obstacles to overcome, yet she has constantly strived to find meaning and purpose for each moment along the way, and today she is leading a life of optimism and ambition that is built upon so many of these challenging experiences.

You can follow Ashley through Instagram at Ashley_carolinej and I would also love to hear from you as to how you were impacted by this episode through our email at careercompetitorpodcast@gmail.com

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