Classroom to Corner Office | Career Talks with Chris

About Classroom to Corner Office | Career Talks with Chris

Welcome to Classroom to Corner Office, where host and college educator Chris brings real-world career wisdom straight to you - no corporate jargon, no sugarcoating, just the truth about what it takes to build a meaningful career. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals from across industries and at different stages of their career journeys - from fresh grads finding their footing to executives who’ve climbed all the way to the corner office. Whether you’re a college student, a career changer, or someone just trying to navigate the chaos of professional life, you’ll get practical hints, tips, and strategies to help you move with purpose, avoid common missteps, and position yourself for long-term success. Think of it as your inside track to career advice - straight from people who’ve actually lived it.

Publisher

Chris McPherson

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2025

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026

   CTCO 025 | Mark Carson | Director of Compliance & Logistics

   This week's episode is with Mark Carson, who serves as a Director of Compliance & Logistics in the trucking industry. Mark discusses how he arrived at his current role after serving in event planning and hospitality, strategies to apply previous experience to new opportunities, and dispelling myths about the trucking industry. Mark's story and advice serve as a testimonial to embrace the journey and not be afraid to take on a role that has a learning curve at the start.

2. 

   7 Apr 2026

   CTCO 024 | Google Software Engineer Jake Colega

   Jake Colega shares how his academic and professional journey led him to working at Google as a Software Engineer. He shares valuable insights on exploring career paths in college, internship experiences, and early career decisions. Additionally, Jake discussed the importance of setting goals and understanding how to navigate the job search, application, and interview process for success. He currently also serves on interview teams for Google, so you don't want to miss his commentary on what hiring committees are REALLY looking for when asking the tough questions.

3. 

   31 Mar 2026

   CTCO 023 | Advertising Agency Chief of Staff

   In this episode, Chris interviews Jeff Tice, Chief of Staff at an advertising agency, discussing his career journey from higher education to marketing / advertising. Jeff emphasizes the importance of building relationships, storytelling in marketing, and offers advice for college students, especially first-generation students, on how to find their career paths.

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