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Careers by Design: The Interviews

How do people decide what careers to pursue? Hear from scientists, entertainers, business people, academics, politicians and everyone in between about how they designed paths that were right for them.... Read more

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Careers Only Make Sense in Retrospect. Jim Citrin, Author, The Career Playbook

Careers Only Make Sense in Retrospect. Jim Citrin, Author, The Career Playbook

We speak with Jim Citrin, who leads the CEO Search and Succession Practice at Spencer Stuart and is a bestselling writer... Read more

22 Jul 2016

41mins

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What Brings You Joy? Bradley Whitford, film and television actor

What Brings You Joy? Bradley Whitford, film and television actor

We chat with Bradley Whitford ’81, film and television actor (The West Wing—Emmy Award, Billy Madison, The Sisterhood of... Read more

9 Jun 2016

40mins

Ranked #3

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Learn How to Learn. Peter Olson, Director and Creative Technologist at IDEO, the global design firm

Learn How to Learn. Peter Olson, Director and Creative Technologist at IDEO, the global design firm

We chat with Peter Olson '97, Director and Creative Technologist at IDEO, the global design and innovation firm. “I don’... Read more

25 Nov 2016

49mins

Ranked #4

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Encore: What is Your Calling? Beverly Daniel Tatum, President Emerita, Spelman College

Encore: What is Your Calling? Beverly Daniel Tatum, President Emerita, Spelman College

In honor of Black History Month, an encore presentation of this interview with Beverly Daniel Tatum ’75, HON'15, Preside... Read more

17 Feb 2017

52mins

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Believe in Yourself. Pete Ganbarg, Executive VP and Head of A&R for Atlantic Records

Believe in Yourself. Pete Ganbarg, Executive VP and Head of A&R for Atlantic Records

We hear from Pete Ganbarg ‘88, Executive Vice President and Head of A&R for Atlantic Records. “Don’t wait for someb... Read more

6 Jan 2017

33mins

Ranked #6

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Be Hungry. Thomas Kail, Film and Theater Director

Be Hungry. Thomas Kail, Film and Theater Director

We hear from Thomas Kail ’99 about what it really takes to make Broadway hits like Hamilton and In the Heights. “I was w... Read more

2 Sep 2016

34mins

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Solve Problems AND Make Money. Anya Fernald, co-founder and CEO of Belcampo

Solve Problems AND Make Money. Anya Fernald, co-founder and CEO of Belcampo

A holiday special with Anya Fernald ‘98, sustainable food expert and CEO of artisanal food-and-agritourism company Belca... Read more

23 Dec 2016

31mins

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The Liberal Arts Prepare You to Do Anything. Andrew Brandon-Gordon, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

The Liberal Arts Prepare You to Do Anything. Andrew Brandon-Gordon, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

Gordon Career Center benefactor Andrew Brandon-Gordon ’86, Participating Managing Director, Goldman Sachs & Co. “Whe... Read more

9 Jun 2016

31mins

Ranked #9

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Accept No Limits. Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association

Accept No Limits. Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association

We hear from Michele Roberts ’77, Attorney and Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, the un... Read more

28 Oct 2016

31mins

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Make a Hopeful Choice. Theodore M. Shaw, Professor and Dir. of the Center for Civil Rights, UNC

Make a Hopeful Choice. Theodore M. Shaw, Professor and Dir. of the Center for Civil Rights, UNC

We welcome Theodore M. Shaw '76, Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil ... Read more

16 Sep 2016

47mins

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You Need to Hustle. Mary Roach, author of "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War"

You Need to Hustle. Mary Roach, author of "Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War"

A Veteran's Day special with Mary Roach ’81, bestselling popular science writer and author of "Grunt: The Curious Scienc... Read more

11 Nov 2016

35mins

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Encore: Make a Hopeful Choice. Theodore M. Shaw, Prof. and Dir. of the Center for Civil Rights, UNC

Encore: Make a Hopeful Choice. Theodore M. Shaw, Prof. and Dir. of the Center for Civil Rights, UNC

In honor of Black History Month, an encore presentation of this interview with Theodore M. Shaw '76, Julius L. Chambers ... Read more

3 Feb 2017

47mins

Ranked #13

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Think Critically and Be Curious. Jed Hoyer, Executive VP and General Manager of the Chicago Cubs

Think Critically and Be Curious. Jed Hoyer, Executive VP and General Manager of the Chicago Cubs

A conversation with Jed Hoyer ‘96, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Chicago Cubs. “I think every day,... Read more

20 Jan 2017

27mins

Ranked #14

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Share Your Passions. Jennifer Tour Chayes, Managing Dir. of Microsoft Research New England and NY

Share Your Passions. Jennifer Tour Chayes, Managing Dir. of Microsoft Research New England and NY

We hear from Jennifer Tour Chayes '78, Distinguished Scientist and Managing Director of Microsoft Research New England a... Read more

17 Mar 2017

41mins

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Know Who You Are. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, OB/GYN and integrative medical doctor

Know Who You Are. Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, OB/GYN and integrative medical doctor

We chat with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz '88, a California-based, board certified OB/GYN and integrative medical doctor. “I... Read more

3 Mar 2017

42mins

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