In this episode, I sit down with Daryl Potter to explore his remarkable journey—from short-order cook to longtime banking leader to writer and caregiver.

We discuss the tension between creative passion and financial stability, the power of living in the present, and how personal challenges, including raising a daughter with a degenerative condition, shaped Daryl’s view on leadership, empathy, and accountability.

The conversation is a candid reflection on resilience, relationships, and what it means to live—and lead—with purpose.

For more information on Daryl Potter:

• https://www.darylpotter.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-potter-8a3160/
• https://www.facebook.com/daryl.m.potter
• https://www.instagram.com/darylpotterauthor/

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Up until just a few months ago Mike Tentindo never had to look for a job...

This happily married father of two young daughters was doing just fine Until January, that is...

That's when Mike got laid off For the first time - at the age of 49 - Mike was out of work!

Was he nervous? Kind of...

Did he panic? No

Did he secure a new job?

Not yet.

So what is this episode about?

It's about taking a step back to evaluate

It's about identifying what you want

It's about recognizing what you are meant to do

Listen today!

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Easily one of the best conversations I've had since starting the podcast

It's a mandatory listen for anyone that wants to know what it takes to effectively secure a job after school!

Born & rasied just outside of Chicago; Paddy Wangelin 2024 graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Sports Communication & fis the ormer President of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

What has he been doing with his time post grad???

Answer: Teaching pre-school & delivering wood while looking for a full time job!

The transition from College to the real world has not been easy, for Paddy, but he has learned a ton of valuable lessons in the process

In fact, one of those lessons paid off as he just landed an internship with Princeton Group Sports Marketing starting in May as a Sales & Marketing Intern.

What exactly did Wangelin learn?

What advice does he have for young people when it comes to securing a job?

Listen here to find out!

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Know any interesting people?

Like maybe someone that's flown in an F-16 Fighter Jet?

Or a person that spent 15 years touring as a country music singer - that shared the stage with superstars like @AlanJacksonMusic , @RebaMcEntire , @WillieNelson , @mirandalambert , or @JasonAldean ?

Or maybe you know a firefighter or an EMT?

Or a Life Coach?

Or a person with 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry; working at companies that make really cool stiff like military drones? _________________________________________________________________________

Well guess what???

I know someone that's done all of that stuff!!!

And I got to talk with him...

His name is Chad Burdick.

And he's just getting started!

Hope you enjoy this episode!

@-burdick-motivation-coaching/

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Former colleague, Jim Boyd, Founder of Cirrus Group Consulting, joined me to talk about career paths and midlife career changes.

It's fitting since Jim made a career change of his own just a couple years shy of his fiftieth birthday. In 2019, he started his own Data/AI Consulting firm.

One year later the pandemic hit.

And in 2024, he and his family packed their bags and moved from the US to Australia!

Today Jim runs US-based, Cirrus, from down under.

During his career, Jim has helped thousands of people naviagte their careers.

He understands the challenges associated with making the decision to persue a new path.

We talked about cultural fit, job interviews, the importance of networking, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

But perhaps the most important piece of advice had to do with being genuine and true to oneself.

Hope you enjoy!

www.cirruscons.com

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jim-boyd-data-ai-recruiter

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Eric Czerlonka is CEO and Managing Director of Czerlonka Event Design and Management - an organization known for planning luxury events and excuting unique travel experiences in places like Marrakesh, Buenos Aires and Rwanda. They also customize domestic excursions in the US to fit the personalities of their flourishing client base.

To say Czerlonka has traveled the world is an understatement, but in doing so he has amassed a powerful community of connections that support him to create these experiences.

Eric is one of five children - born and raised in Dracut, MA. He had a nice childhood, but not an extravagant one. His family vacations consisted of day trips to the beach or weekends in the mountains. In fact, he did not fly in an airplane until he was 16 or travel outside the US until he was 30.

Czerlonka chose to study Engineering at the New York Institute of Technology, and learned quickly that it wasnt for him

Four years later graduated with a BA in Adversting.

What did he took afterwards?!?

He spent the better part of the next ten years waiting tables and bartending - four of them at the Navy Pier!

The hospitality industry taught Czerlonka a lot about people, connections, service and relationships - all of which are integral to his business today.

After his days waiting and bartending, he landed Director level jobs at the likes of The Boston Harbor Hotel, The Ritz Carlton and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, where he got the equivalent of a doctorate degree in Luxury Event Planning, Catering and Superior Customer Service.

His path wasn't planned

It was indirect.

And it was hard at times

But in the end, Czerlonka wouldn't change a thing

Why does this man have a delusional belief in himself?

Find out on 12/17...

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Jackie Bruno was a self proclaimed 'awkward kid' - very tall, curly hair and bit of a 'nerd'...

But that didn't stop her from winning Miss Teen Massachusetts in 2003, or placing in the top ten at Miss Massachusetts USA in 2008

Sanwiched in between the two pagents, Jackie graduated from Boston University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism

Post graduation, she landed a job with WWLP Media in Spingfield, MA, where she as a News Anchor and Reporter for 3+ years

She then spent the next 10+ years at NBCUniversal in Boston

During her time on network television Jackie got to leverage her passion for writing and relationship development.

She covered the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013 and got to interview the likes of Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Anthony Bourdain and Jennifer Lopez.

Today, Jackie is the proud mom of two energietci little boys; a three-time Emmy Award winning journalistthe and the founder of Newsmaker Marketing - a full service public relations and marketing firm that specializes in video production, social media, content creation and storytelling.

Why did she walk away from her television career?

Who was the her favorite celebrity interview?

What advice does she have for people that are no longer happy at work?

Find out by listening to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or Spotify

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