Rising Laterally

Many find themselves at the pinnacle of professional success only to discover that the view is less satisfying than as they'd imagined.In this episode with Jerry Colonna, we discuss how more of us can contribute to a world that cherishes connection and unity above all. We explore how true satisfaction and leadership arises from self-awareness and we stress the significance of doing

Have you ever stood at life's crossroads feeling weighed down by the past? In this episode with John Purkiss, author of “The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that's holding you back,” we talked about the paradoxical power of surrender in achieving success and fulfillment.You are invited to ponder the profound shifts that can occur when you trust in something greater

What if the zip code you were born in could predict your future? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the stark disparities that exist within American neighborhoods. We examine their fragility along with systemic issues like inequality, racism, and crime. We highlight how communities can fortify the very fabric of society and how we can redefine the American Dream. We dive

Nidhee Sachdev, MD, is a a double board-certified and fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert. In this episode, we talk about building families and reproductive health.=======================00:00 What does a fertility specialist do?04:04 What’s the latest reproductive technology?04:55 Factors to consider for the optimal age to seek fertility preser

Gaurav Valani is the Founder of CareerSprout and has helped 700+ people land $200k-$500k jobs at some of the world's most admired companies. Gaurav is a former Recruiter, VP of Talent at Overstock.com, and co-founder of TrueBridge Resources (a nationwide staffing agency which he grew to $72M prior to acquisition). Rising Laterally Podcast Ep. 35: Elevate Your Career Progression (Pt

In this episode, we explore the crucial human skill of paying attention and how to harness the power of observation to enhance our ability to see with more empathy, accuracy, and connection to others.Christian Madsbjerg is the author of a book called, “LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World”, entrepreneur, philosopher, and professor. He is the co-founder of the consul

Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. is a prominent psychologist known for his work in the fields of parental pressure, anger management, giving and taking criticism, performance enhancement, and emotional intelligence.He is the author of several books including:“Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most"“Nobody's Perfect: How to Give Criticism and Get

Dr. Norman Rosenthal is the person who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy as a treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health. He is a world renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and best-selling author. Dr. Norm’s new book is called Defeating SAD.In 2013, this was a Jeopardy! clue:“light therapy c

Carol Kauffman and David Noble co-authored Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High. In this episode, get into the mindset of a CEO and discover the art of mastering high-stakes leadership through a framework called MOVE.Learn effective tactics, strategies, and language to navigate high-pressure situations with composure, compassion, and confidence. He

Sally Helgesen, the leading authority on women’s leadership, best-selling author, speaker, and coach shares her insights on creating an inclusive workplace from her new book, "Rising Together". She provides valuable strategies for rewriting the story you tell yourself when you’re feeling triggered in the workplace, creating paths forward for yourself with what you say, understa