Professionaling

About Professionaling

A podcast that captures stories about people’s professional journeys. The path they took and how they made the decisions that brought them to where they are now. Hearing their stories provides insight, inspiration, and sound advice to help navigate the professional world and beyond.

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jan 2024

Latest episode

21 Mar 2024

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Mar 2024

   Do it afraid

   In this inspiring episode Barbara Salami shares her remarkable journey from a pivotal realization just before the end of college to becoming a leader in digital for life sciences companies. Discover how she seized an opportunity with one of the most prominent companies during the pandemic, where she made an impact on a global level. Barbara's story is one of resilience and trailblazing spirit that will leave you motivated and empowered! Some of the wisdom Barbara shares includes: • Remember that no one is perfect. Lean in, be open minded, every experience you have adds to your arsenal of tools to help you in the next stage of your journey. • If you have a gut feeling about something that you believe could be a game changer, lean into that irrespective of where you find yourself. • You will face setbacks. You can't stew in them. You pick yourself up and continue to move forward towards the outcome and continue to be your excellent self. • Qtip mentality - quit taking it personally. • Leading with kindness is not a weakness, it’s a superpower. • You're always in a competition, your work in itself is not enough to include you as part of the conversation. Find a way to network, even if you’re an introvert, get on the radar and shine. About Barbara: Barbara Salami is recognized as one of the most impactful digital leaders in life sciences, boasting a successful career spanning over 20 years in operations, tech delivery, innovation, and transformation. Most recently, Barbara served as the global VP of Digital Commercial Technology at Moderna, where she spearheaded the establishment of a robust digital backbone, scaling the company's global commercial operations to reach and support hundreds of millions of patients worldwide. Prior to her tenure at Moderna, she drove digital, analytics and customer experience innovation at GlaxoSmithKline, along with holding impactful roles at Shire, Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, and Aetna, among others. A tech enthusiast at heart and a staunch advocate for STEM, Barbara finds joy in empowering young girls to explore STEM programs and careers. In addition to her technical prowess, Barbara is celebrated for her authentic, empathetic, and collaborative leadership style. Barbara firmly believes in the power of kindness as a cornerstone of effective leadership and ardently champions the creation of diverse, inclusive, and high-performing teams. Barbara holds an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. In her personal life, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. Barbara and her husband have three children who keep them on their toes. She also finds solace in her love for good music, dancing, cooking, and cheering on her favorite football club - Manchester City. Where you can find Barbara Salami: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarasalami/ Where you can find Professionaling Is Hard: https://www.amazon.com/Professionaling-Hard-Lessons-Little-Easier/dp/B0CNQT15SY

2. 

   7 Mar 2024

   Just try

   Aniket Malvankar and I discuss his pathway from growing up as a kid playing sports with friends, to obtaining a PhD in computer engineering, to convincing a boss to let him try a role in product management that changed the trajectory of his career. Some of the wisdom Aniket shares includes: - Believing in yourself is a key to getting others to believe in you - Find something you’re passionate about - If things don’t go well, don’t be afraid to change - it’s your life, and in hindsight most people wish they had sooner - Don’t be scared to ask for help - Believe in yourself, you should always bet on yourself - It’s ok to fail - You just have to try: don't say it, do something - Spend time understanding what you like About Aniket: Aniket has been in product management for the past 12 years. He has worked across startups and Fortune 500 companies, spanning various verticals such as AI, the Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Biopharma, and PropTech. He currently works as the Head of Product for Vantiva Smart Spaces . He is also the founder of Product Bricks, a consulting firm focusing on helping early-stage startups achieve product-market fit. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering for Florida State University and has studied Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. Where you can find Aniket Malvankar https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniketmalvankar/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/product-bricks-ventures/ Link to Professionaling Is Hard: https://a.co/d/7LUIyE5

3. 

   22 Feb 2024

   Find your voice and use it

   Dr. Uzma Syed and I talk about her journey from witnessing a surgery as a child that illuminated the path she knew was right for her to her leadership as an infectious disease expert including navigating the pandemic, and all of the incredible initiatives she is a part of. Some of the wisdom Dr. Syed shares with us includes: - If you follow your passion, it's not going to seem like work to you. - How she trusted her gut and spoke up to try and help her health system prepare for the pandemic. - Stay focused on the task and ignore the background noise. - There will be a lot of naysayers, but find your voice and be comfortable enough to use it. - Don’t get so hung up on a timeline. - There will be a lot of lows, but there will be plenty of highs to celebrate and to be grateful for. - Be true to yourself. Really think about what makes you happy and question if you’re doing things for the right reasons. - Trust your instinct, and if you think this is the right thing to do you shouldn't second guess yourself. About Dr. Uzma Syed: Dr Uzma Syed is a board-certified Infectious Disease physician, president at South Shore Infectious Disease, Chair of the COVID-19 Task Force, and is the Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence at Good Samaritan Hospital. She has worked extensively with multiple organizations and administrations to build vaccine confidence across diverse communities. Dr. Syed is the founder & CEO of Align Us Inc, which provides career mentorship for high school students. She was selected to serve on the Sepsis Alliance’s board of directors. She is a published author of two books, a TEDx speaker, and has been featured as an expert on several media outlets including BBC, CBS, ABC,NPR, New York Times, Newsweek and others. You can find more about Dr. Syed here: https://www.druzmasyed.com/ https://www.instagram.com/uzmasworld/ https://twitter.com/DrUzmaSyed https://a.co/d/3OT9Qzt https://shop.elsevier.com/books/covid-19-viral-sepsis/syed/978-0-323-91812-1

4. 

   8 Feb 2024

   Build your network

   Frank Dolan and I discuss the path he’s traversed from navigating difficult college decisions to thriving as a high-performing sales professional in the biopharmaceutical industry, and finally, to founding and leading Arsenal Advisors. Some of the wisdom Frank shares with us includes: Ask for help. Find energy givers, not energy takers. The energy or conviction of the audience can never be higher than that of the person in front of them. The four minute mile idea: decision making in leadership positions comes down to two forces, what information do we have and what time are we up against - how are AI and information access and going to affect that? Those who adopt and leverage validate information will realize a four minute mile while others are lagging behind. Networking will be the most underrated asset that you build professionally. Look for and seek out mentors. If you believe, you get a chance at making someone else believe - and the opposite is true. Never be afraid to bet on yourself. Spend more time thinking about what you want out of the next 10 years rather than just the next one year and it will make it easier to make today's decision. About Dr. Frank Dolan Frank is founder of Arsenal Life Science, a consulting firm he founded in 2018 and is a recognized thought leader in the life sciences and biotech industries. Frank has spent over twenty years in biopharmaceuticals serving in commercial leadership roles and leading companies through times of great transformation. At Takeda, Amylin, and Acadia Pharmaceuticals he was a founding member of the team that brought them from R&D-only into launch-ready commercial organizations. His 15 product launches include large market brands such as Lipitor to orphan drug portfolios. Frank’s strong record of increasing company value has resulted in company acquisitions of over $100 billion. https://arsenal-advisors.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankfdolan/

5. 

   25 Jan 2024

   Pivot and take the leap

   Tiannia Barnes joins me to share the amazing journey she’s taken from growing up in the Mid-West interested in science and engineering, through college and working in management consulting and for major corporations, to following her passion and creating an incredible luxury footwear company in her name. Some of the wisdom Tiannia shares with us includes: Everybody has something that they really love - pursuing your passion and your purpose and operating from there is the best chance of success and happiness converging. Mentors matter, find them at every stage. Learn to trust your gut sooner and act on it. Finding the right people to work with is critical. Moving to quickly remove talent that's not a great fit is key to making progress and using resources efficiently. Write down your vision and see how you feel about it. See what the emotion is and if it lights you up you know you need to pursue it. About Tiannia Barnes Tianna is the CEO/Designer of her own luxury footwear company that has retail e-commerce partnerships with Amazon Fashion and the recently launched Empower Global, a marketplace for lifestyle, fashion and beauty curated and owned by Sean Combs (Diddy). Tiannia Barnes has been featured in NY and Paris FW, Forbes, The Tamron Hall Show, Black Enterprise, Essence Magazine, Footwear News, Worth Magazine, British Vogue, InStyle, Amazon and been interviewed as a HistoryMaker by the Library of Congress. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tianniabarnes?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiannia-barnes-1479b113a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

6. 

   18 Jan 2024

   Gentleness is power under control

   Dr. Chris McNiven joins me to talk through his journey from working with religious organizations, as a therapist, in higher education, to his current role as a strategic consultant as founder and opportunity architect at Aspire. Some of the wisdom Chris shares with us includes: The power of informational interviews and asking the question: “Who else do you know that I should be talking to?” Step into the vulnerable and scary - that can’t be the thing that stops you. Courage means you have heart and you act with heart. Encourage: cœur is French for heart, to encourage means to put heart in others. We operate out of love or fear. I can feel so afraid and yet I can still have heart and choose to operate with love. One of the most important things along your journey is who you surround yourself with. Don’t waste your suffering. About Dr. Chris McNiven Chris is a futurist who is singularly focused on achieving good in the world. He creates opportunities for leaders and organizations to articulate and accomplish all they aspire to be. With a Master's degree in clinical psychology and a Doctorate of Organizational Leadership Chris is a sought-after thought-partner and coach who creates actionable solutions to complex organizational issues. Website: https://www.aspireleadwell.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mcniven-826b513/ If you liked this podcast please follow, rate, and review it so others can find it too! (If you're on Apple Podcasts - go to the main show page and scroll to the bottom. Click on "Write a review," and you're all set.) Find more about me here: https://www.kristinfahy.com/

7. 

   17 Jan 2024

   Introducing Professionaling

   Welcome to Professionaling - the Podcast! We'll hear stories about people’s professional journeys. Discover the path they took and how they made the decisions that brought them to where they are now. Hearing their stories will provide insight, inspiration, and sound advice to help navigate the professional world and beyond.

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