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  • Be the C.E.O. of Your Career: Synthesize and Focus with Mira Brancu

    Be the C.E.O. of Your Career: Synthesize and Focus with Mira Brancu
    2026/08/26
    In this episode of the Be the CEO of Your Career summer series, Tammy Gooler Loeb explores the third practice in her framework: Synthesize and Focus. After a period of discovery, people will have gained new information, perspectives, and ideas, considering the possibilities and themes that emerge from them. Synthesize and Focus is the process of bringing those pieces together, finding patterns, and identifying a direction that aligns with their values, strengths, interests, and practical needs.In her conversation with Dr. Mira Brancu, founder and CEO of Towerscope, Tammy saw this practice come to life. Mira's career has included school counseling, clinical psychology, research, leadership, organizational development, and entrepreneurship. What initially appeared to be a series of unexpected turns eventually revealed a pattern. Mira consistently found herself drawn to examining processes and systems to improve how people work together while navigating complex environments, and helping leaders become more effective.An important moment came when Mira decided to consider a backup plan for her career. She made a list of everything she was good at, then removed items from the list that she didn't enjoy. Mira then examined the remaining list to identify items that met at the intersection between what she enjoyed, what had income earning potential, and what could address a meaningful need. That process led her to identify a focus on supporting women in leadership and helping people navigate complex organizations and workplace politics.Mira's story also demonstrates that synthesis doesn't necessarily mean choosing one thing and abandoning everything else. Her work with the Veterans Affairs Administration and her own business began feeding one another, allowing her to bring insights from one environment into the other. She also emphasizes the importance of building relationships throughout a career transition rather than trying to make every decision alone.In This Week's Podcast, Learn More About:What it means to Synthesize and FocusWhy career clarity often comes after a period of discoveryIdentifying patterns across seemingly unrelated career experiencesUnderstanding the intersection of strengths, interests, values, and needsWhy being good at something doesn't necessarily mean you'll enjoy itMira's journey from psychology into organizational developmentHow mentors can sometimes recognize strengths before we doThe value of understanding systems and complex environmentsHow Mira created a career "sweet spot"Balancing meaningful work with practical considerationsWhy career decisions don't have to be made in isolationHow relationships, mentors, coaches, and professional networks are vital to reinventionWhy synthesis can be useful at any career crossroadsLearn more:Visit: gotowerscope.comFollow Mira on LinkedInYour CEO of Your Career Move:Take everything you've been discovering lately and lay it out in front of you.That could include conversations you've had, ideas you've explored, skills you've identified, things you've enjoyed, possibilities you've considered, and even things that didn't work out.Then ask yourself three questions:What am I good at?What do I enjoy?What does the world need that I could contribute to?Look for the overlap or intersection.That intersection may reveal where your focus wants to go next. And if you're struggling to see the pattern on your own, take Mira's advice: don't sit with your thoughts and over-deliberate by yourself. Bring other people into the process. Find mentors, coaches, professional organizations, and people who have already navigated their own career transition.Stay Connected:Connect with Tammy on LinkedInWork From The Inside Out WebsiteRead Tammy’s book: Work from the Inside OutSubscribe to the newsletterSubscribe to YouTube: @tammygoolerloebBuy Me A Coffee to support the podcast
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    45 分
  • Be the C.E.O. of Your Career: Define Your Why with Rashmir Balasubramaniam

    Be the C.E.O. of Your Career: Define Your Why with Rashmir Balasubramaniam
    2026/07/31

    In this first episode of the Be the CEO of Your Career summer series, Tammy Gooler Loeb explores the initial practice in her framework: Define Your Why. At its core, this practice is about identifying the values and priorities that matter most so career decisions can come from clarity rather than expectation, pressure, or simply following the next logical step.

    To bring the practice to life, Tammy revisits her podcast conversation with Rashmir Balasubramaniam, a transformational leadership coach and consultant whose earliest memories include asking her father, "Why am I here?" That question would consistently surface for Rashmir throughout her career in accounting, investment banking, nonprofit leadership, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, consulting, teaching, and coaching. Again and again, Rashmir learned to recognize when her work was moving closer to, or further away from, the values of learning, growth, purpose, and impact that mattered most to her.

    Rashmir's journey illustrates how defining your why isn't something that happens once but rather serves as a thread that drives discovery, meaning and fulfillment along the way. It requires listening to the inner and outer signals that emerge throughout a career and reassessing what feels significant as circumstances evolve. Tammy closes the episode, offering a C.E.O. of Your Career Move to help listeners uncover their own why by reflecting on their best career decisions and identifying the threads connecting them.

    In This Week's Podcast, Learn More About:

    • How Define Your Why sets the stage for the five practices within the Be the CEO of Your Career framework
    • How values and priorities provide a compass for career decisions
    • Understanding the difference between logical choices and an inner sense of knowing
    • Why Rashmir repeatedly chose learning, growth, purpose, and impact
    • Recognizing when a successful career path no longer feels aligned
    • Why letting go can create space to discover what's next
    • How reflection helped Rashmir to navigate multiple career transitions
    • The power of curiosity throughout her professional journey
    • Listening for the inner and outer signals pointing toward what comes next
    • Defining your why matters at every career crossroads, including retirement


    Learn more:

    • Explore the Be the CEO of Your Career Framework
    • Visit: rashmir.net
    • Follow Rashmir on LinkedIn


    Your CEO of Your Career Move:

    Look back at every job, opportunity, or career decision that has ever felt genuinely right.

    Write down the thread, or perhaps several threads, that appeared across most of those experiences. Was it learning? Creativity? Service? Independence? Impact? Connection? Leadership?

    That recurring thread is a piece of your why.

    Pull on it. Consider where it is showing up in your career today and where it may be missing. As Tammy reminds listeners, defining your why isn't only useful when making a career pivot. It can provide clarity at any meaningful crossroads in work and life.


    Stay Connected:

    • Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
    • Work From The Inside Out Website
    • Read Tammy’s book: Work from the Inside Out
    • Subscribe to the newsletter
    • Subscribe to YouTube: @tammygoolerloeb
    • Buy Me A Coffee to support the podcast
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    52 分
  • Your Career, Your Future: Be the CEO of Your Career

    Your Career, Your Future: Be the CEO of Your Career
    2026/07/23

    This week on Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb introduces listeners to a special bonus summer series centered around her Be the CEO of Your Career framework. Drawing on years of coaching and career development experience, Tammy explains why meaningful career growth begins with understanding yourself before pursuing external opportunities. She shares the foundational ‘CEO’ mindset: Curiosity, Engagement, and Ownership, which supports every stage of intentional career development.

    Tammy walks through the framework's five core practices: Define Your Why, Discovery, Synthesize and Focus, Map and Launch Your Career Strategy, and Reflect and Refine. Rather than presenting them as a checklist or succession of steps, she explains how these practices cycle through and evolve as careers and aspirations change. Throughout the summer, each practice will be explored through the story of a previous podcast guest whose journey demonstrates the framework in action.

    Tammy also previews an exciting new chapter for the podcast. Beginning this fall with Episode 300, Work from the Inside Out will feature a blend of inspiring guest conversations and solo episodes addressing today's evolving workplaces, career uncertainty, leadership challenges, and the future of work. She closes with a simple challenge for listeners: identify which of the five practices deserves the most attention right now and begin leading their careers with greater intention.


    What to Expect in This Summer Series:

    Over the next five episodes, Tammy will explore each practice of the Be the CEO of Your Career framework through the stories and experiences of past Work from the Inside Out guests:

    • Define Your Why with Rashmir Balasubramaniam, who shares how a lifelong search for purpose began with a simple childhood question: "Why am I here?"
    • Discovery with Jason Van Orden, whose curiosity-driven career journey demonstrates the power of exploring new possibilities and embracing change.
    • Synthesize and Focus with Mira Brancu, who explains how identifying the intersection of strengths, passions, and impact can bring greater career clarity.
    • Map and Launch Your Career Strategy with Susan Barber, who reveals how difficult feedback became the catalyst for a purposeful career transformation.
    • Reflect and Refine with Scot Safon, whose decades-long career illustrates the value of continually reassessing, learning, and adapting over time.


    Learn more:

    • Explore the Be the CEO of Your Career Framework


    Your CEO of Your Career Move:

    Before the next episode drops, take five minutes and ask yourself: Which of the five practices needs your attention most right now?

    Is it Define Your Why, Discovery, Synthesize and Focus, Map and Launch Your Career Strategy, or Reflect and Refine?


    Stay Connected:

    • Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
    • Buy Me A Coffee
    • Work From The Inside Out Website
    • Subscribe to the newsletter
    • Subscribe to YouTube: @tammygoolerloeb
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    10 分
  • 299: A Work Life Worth Living: Jeff Westphal on Leadership, Purpose, and Meaning

    299: A Work Life Worth Living: Jeff Westphal on Leadership, Purpose, and Meaning
    2026/07/01

    Professional success is often seen as the ultimate measure of a fulfilling career, but what if achievement alone isn't enough? In this episode of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb welcomes Jeff Westphal, former CEO of Vertex Inc., entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author of A Work Life Worth Living: Your Guide to Creating a Meaningful Career. Jeff shares the personal experiences that shaped his leadership journey and inspired his mission to help others create more meaningful work lives.

    Jeff reflects on growing up in a family of hardworking entrepreneurs, navigating a complicated relationship with his father, and discovering how learning to truly listen transformed both his leadership and his life. Together, Tammy and Jeff explore the power of workplace culture, personal responsibility, and the importance of understanding what truly brings meaning to work.

    Whether you're rethinking your career, leading a team, or searching for greater fulfillment in your professional life, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and practical wisdom. Jeff reminds listeners that while organizations can foster supportive environments, each individual has the opportunity to create a work life that is rooted in purpose, connection, and meaning.


    In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

    • How childhood experiences shape leadership
    • Why success alone does not create fulfillment
    • The leadership power of listening first
    • Building a culture where people thrive
    • Taking ownership of your own career satisfaction
    • Finding meaning regardless of your job title
    • The lessons that transformed Jeff's relationship with his father
    • Why meaningful work starts from the inside out


    Learn more about Jeff:

    • Read: A Work Life Worth Living: Your Guide to Creating a Meaningful Career
    • Visit: meaningsphere.com
    • Visit: jeffwestphal.org
    • Follow Jeff on LinkedIn
    • Follow Jeff on Facebook
    • Follow Jeff on Instagram

    Additional resources noted during the podcast:
    • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
    • Tech Humanist: How You Can Make Technology Better for Business and Better for Humans by Kate O’Neill
    • Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership by Joseph Jaworski


    Stay Connected:

    • Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
    • Buy Me A Coffee
    • Work From The Inside Out Website
    • Subscribe to the newsletter
    • Subscribe to YouTube: @tammygoolerloeb
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    36 分
  • 298: Male Allyship: Building Inclusive Actions at Work with Shawn Andrews and Michael O'Brien

    298: Male Allyship: Building Inclusive Actions at Work with Shawn Andrews and Michael O'Brien
    2026/06/24

    In this episode of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Dr. Shawn Andrews and Michael O'Brien, co-authors of The 5 Levels of Male Allyship: A Guide to Building Better Teams Through Real Inclusion. Together, they explore how allyship can help create more inclusive workplace cultures and stronger professional relationships.

    Drawing on their research and experiences, Shawn and Michael discuss why many men want to be allies but often struggle to know where to begin. They explain the five levels of allyship, the importance of awareness and courage, and how individuals can move from good intentions to meaningful action.

    The conversation also examines the differences between allies, mentors, and sponsors, the role leaders can play in fostering cultures of inclusion, and the challenges created by workplace dynamics such as "bro culture." Shawn and Michael share practical tools from their book that help individuals assess their allyship and identify potential advocates within their organizations.

    Listeners will gain valuable insights into how allyship benefits everyone, strengthens workplace culture, and creates opportunities for people to thrive together.

    In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

    • The definition of allyship and why it matters
    • The five levels of male allyship
    • Why awareness is the foundation of allyship
    • The role of courage in supporting others
    • How allyship differs from mentorship and sponsorship
    • The impact of workplace culture on inclusion
    • Common barriers that prevent men from becoming allies
    • The influence of "bro culture" in organizations
    • Practical tools for identifying and developing allies
    • Why allyship benefits both individuals and organizations


    Learn more about Michael and Shawn:

    • Read: The 5 Levels of Male Allyship: A Guide to Building Better Teams Through Real Inclusion
    • Take the assessment: 5 Levels of Allyship Assessment
    • Visit drshawnandrews.com/5levelsofallyship
    • Follow Shawn Andrews on LinkedIn
    • Visit michaelobrienshift.com/
    • Follow Michael O’Brien on Linkedin


    Stay Connected:

    • Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
    • Buy Me A Coffee
    • Work From The Inside Out Website
    • Subscribe to the newsletter
    • Subscribe to YouTube: @tammygoolerloeb
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    43 分
  • 297: Be Curious. Ask “What If?” When Luck Shows Up, Be Prepared To Do The Work with Heather Hansen O’Neill

    297: Be Curious. Ask “What If?” When Luck Shows Up, Be Prepared To Do The Work with Heather Hansen O’Neill
    2026/05/27

    In this episode of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Heather Hansen O'Neill, a keynote speaker, coach, leadership expert, author, and former professional dancer whose career journey has been defined by reinvention, resilience, and curiosity. Heather shares how dance became her safe place from a young age, leading her to a professional performing career before a devastating injury abruptly changed her path forever.

    Heather reflects on the difficult transition that followed losing the career she loved, the years she spent searching for direction, and the powerful “what if?” question that ultimately helped her rediscover joy and purpose. She discusses how her experiences shaped her work helping leaders and organizations create more human-centered cultures, build meaningful connections, and rethink the way they approach sales, leadership, and career fulfillment.

    Tammy and Heather also explore the importance of listening to your inner voice amid life’s noise, embracing reinvention at every stage of life, and staying resilient through rejection and uncertainty. Heather shares lessons from the dance world that continue to guide her today, including why sometimes not getting the role you wanted may lead you to the one that truly fits.

    In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

    • How Heather’s professional dance career shaped her identity and leadership style
    • What happened after a career-ending injury changed the direction of her life
    • Why curiosity and asking “what if?” can open new possibilities
    • How human connection transforms leadership, sales, and workplace culture
    • The importance of listening to your inner voice amid external noise
    • Why many professionals feel disconnected from their work—and how to reconnect
    • How Heather transitioned from sales into coaching, speaking, and authorship
    • Lessons about resilience, rejection, and persistence from the dance world
    • Why reinvention often begins with letting go of old expectations
    • How setbacks can ultimately lead to more meaningful opportunities


    Learn more about Heather:

    • Visit: heatherhansenoneill.com
    • Follow Heather on LinkedIn
    • Listen: From Fear to Fire Podcast
    • Read: Teams on Fire! Transforming your group into a more productive, profitable and motivated team
    • Read: Find Your Fire at Forty: Creating a Joyful Life During the Age of Discontent
    • Read: Where's the Office?: Moving Today's Leaders from What IS to What CAN BE
    • Read: Finding Humanity: The Evolution of Sales
    • Watch: Become Conscious -You Must & Can Change the World
    • Watch: Let go and let fly!


    Stay Connected:

    • Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
    • Buy Me A Coffee
    • Work From The Inside Out Website
    • Subscribe to the newsletter
    • Subscribe to YouTube: @tammygoolerloeb
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    41 分
  • 296. The Power of Authenticity, Networking, and Persistence with Deborah Farone

    296. The Power of Authenticity, Networking, and Persistence with Deborah Farone
    2026/05/13

    In this episode of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Deborah Farone, consultant, speaker, former chief marketing officer at two international law firms, and author of Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing and Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Partners Build Thriving Practices. Deborah shares how her fascination with marketing began in childhood and evolved into a remarkable career helping professional service firms strengthen relationships, build trust, and grow thriving businesses.

    Deborah reflects on the early experiences that shaped her career path, from creating handwritten job-tracking systems while applying to public relations agencies to persistently pursuing opportunities that aligned with her interests. She discusses how curiosity, authenticity, and a willingness to learn helped her move from public relations into leadership roles at prestigious firms including Debevoise & Plimpton and Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Along the way, she credits strong mentors, meaningful networking, and continuous learning as essential ingredients in her professional growth.

    Tammy and Deborah also explore the importance of creating a career rooted in genuine interests and strengths. Deborah shares insights from her consulting work and books, including how professionals can identify the kinds of work that energizes them most, develop authentic client relationships, and navigate career transitions with intention and resilience.

    In this week’s Work from the Inside Out podcast, learn more about:

    • Why persistence and creativity helped Deborah land her first job in public relations
    • How curiosity has been a driving force throughout her career
    • The importance of authenticity in leadership and business development
    • What Deborah learned from working inside elite professional service firms
    • Why strong writing skills can transform a career in communications
    • How networking and relationship-building create long-term opportunities
    • Why career transitions require both resilience and intentionality
    • How professionals can identify the kinds of work that truly energizes them
    • Why building trust is essential for sustainable business development
    • How Deborah’s consulting and writing career evolved after leaving corporate leadership


    Learn more about Deborah:

    • Follow Deborah on LinkedIn
    • Instagram: @deborahfaronebestpractices
    • Learn more deborahfarone.com
    • Read: Best Practices in Law Firm Business Development and Marketing
    • Read: Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving Practices


    Stay Connected:

    • Connect with Tammy on LinkedIn
    • Buy Me A Coffee
    • Work From The Inside Out Website
    • Subscribe to the newsletter
    • Subscribe to YouTube: @tammygoolerloeb
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    38 分