Powered by the People

Aug 16 2023 22 ep. 34 mins 66
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Our podcast serves as a platform to inspire others to pave their own path as we share the stories of our incredible individuals who have gained life perspectives through their experiences.
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What a Mountaineer Can-Do

Aug 16 2023 40 mins  
Nick Constantine, the director of solution enablement at Microsoft, joins Donny Badamo on this week's episode of Powered by the People. Nick works for Microsoft, is a veteran, and is a former chairman of the Seattle Mountain Rescue Board. Motivated by a life-changing event, Nick joined Seattle Mountain Rescue, an all-volunteer organization known for its extensive history in mountai

Best Of Our People

May 16 2023 36 mins  
At Powered By The People, authenticity, diversity and inclusion are paramount. We decided that one story wasn't enough to truly communicate this point, so we picked some of our best clips from the episodes that we've released so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dealing With Disasters

May 02 2023 42 mins  
How do we deal with disasters? In this episode of Powered by the People, we take a journey with Lewis Curtis and Cass Collins, Directors of Risk Response at Microsoft. From a library flood, to Air Force bases, current wars, and natural disasters, let's explore the stressful and impactful world of disasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Intentionality of Life

Apr 18 2023 23 mins  
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Keep the Family Close

Nov 01 2022 18 mins  
Living his life between El Paso, USA and Juárez, MX, Victor touches on how his experiences as a first-generation Mexican American shaped his life. As a current Partner Technical Consultant at Microsoft in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Victor dives into how his Hispanic family dynamics influenced him as both a father and a professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

The Curse – or Blessing – of the Zodiac Crab

Jul 05 2022 41 mins  
Sam Rosenbalm was far from home, working in Singapore, when he got the news. He had a rare form of cancer – and it was terminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earth’s Yellow Taxi

Jul 05 2022 28 mins  
The Māori people think of themselves as kaitiakitanga, custodians of the land, so when Roseann O’Hare got a glimpse of her country’s environmental future, she knew she would do all she could to reshape it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheers to Change

Jul 05 2022 40 mins  
How does our brain react to a fight-or-flight situation? What if it’s a specific change that triggers that response? Director of Change, Bill Kirst, shares his journey and approach to change that can help our mind process the unexpected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ride of Resilience

Jul 05 2022 29 mins  
Every bone in her body ached, and all she wanted was for everything to stop hurting. But Kate Robertson chose to press onward. How a dinner with friends let to an epic bicycling journey across Europe, one with an even bigger impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Emotional Cost of Not Being You

May 26 2022 30 mins  
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lorraine Bardeen, a CTO and prominent people leader delves into the importance of taking care of one’s self, not only through self care but also through embracing authenticity and making sure everyone has the space to be their true selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.