In today's episode, I had the chance to talk with James Shippy.

James Shippy is a Portland-based Breaking News Anchor for KOIN 6 and a professional audiobook narrator who specializes in the art of the "career pivot." A Texas native and UCLA graduate, James spent years in Los Angeles pursuing acting and screenwriting before transitioning into journalism during the pandemic. After rising through the ranks at KXL FM News, he joined the KOIN 6 morning team in 2024. Today, he balances his broadcast career with his passion for storytelling, using his personal journey to inspire others to embrace reinvention and find purpose through unconventional paths.

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In today's episode, I had an opportunity to speak with Scott Parker.

Scott Parker is an educator, team-building facilitator, and award-winning comedy performer who helps workplaces find their groove again. With a mix of laughter, learning, and leadership, he helps teams strengthen their culture and reconnect with purpose. Scott holds a master’s degree in education and has led workshops for companies like Shell Oil, PepsiCo, Edward Jones, and Comcast. A longtime improv teacher, he honed his craft with the legendary Second City and has performed in venues across the globe. As a teamwork expert (who literally re-traced the Lewis and Clark Trail), Scott knows what it takes to lead with curiosity, collaboration, and courage. He recently served as Executive Director of the award-winning Historic Chief Theater in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and now brings humor and heart to every session—blending comedy, creativity, and leadership tools that help teams thrive.

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Elizabeth Bergen.

Elizabeth Bergen is the Founder and CEO of Foray Business Group, a firm specializing in bookkeeping and business advisory services for small to medium-sized businesses. Based in the Portland and Vancouver area, Elizabeth is a CAAS-certified practitioner and a QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor with over 15 years of industry experience.

Her story didn't start there, though. Elizabeth started in a small country logging town where no one believed she could one day become a proud mother of two wonderful kids, a business owner, and a homeowner.

During our conversation, Elizabeth shares her story of creating a new story that represents overcoming doubt, finding your value, and walking in courage.

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Brant Minor of MaxHoops, a basketball program for young student-athletes. Brant is dedicated to mentoring, developing, and encouraging positive growth in the young student-athletes he works with through his commitment to building programs and opportunities that help them grow. During our call, Brant shared about his journey as an athlete, what it was like discovering he was bipolar, and how he is using his life experience to help young student athletes.

What I enjoyed talking with Brant about was discussing ways we can all be more intentional with our mental health.

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jennifer Lowrance. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in HR and leadership, serving a variety of organizations, including non-profits, food manufacturing, and service to the financial industry, as well as the green energy space, most recently. Her work has encompassed the entire employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and terminations, as well as benefits, compensation, and total rewards. Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jen most recently served as the DEI Program Director for Powin, a battery energy storage company based in Portland.

During our call, we discussed KnightCode, a conversation tool she designed like a tabletop game for families to have meaningful conversations and align around their shared values.

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Imran Haider about his professional journey as a college professor who was also a major contributor in building a multi-location brewery. During our call, we discussed important principles and questions anyone can apply throughout their career journey. We also discussed the Framing Your Experience career exercise, which helps people find clarity in their search for the role that best aligns with their goals, personality, and ambitions.

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Martin Medeiros, the CEO of The Persuasion Lab. As an experienced attorney and keynote speaker, Martin is focused on helping leaders develop a culture of persuasion, influence, and negotiation expertise in the information age. Drawing on 25 years of experience with deals, disputes, and personal stories, Martin provides attendees at trade shows, association meetings, corporate retreats, governmental organizations, and community leadership gatherings with actionable items and content to dramatically improve their negotiation skills, resulting in increased sales and employee engagement.

What I appreciate about our time together is hearing about Martin's experience in his first negotiation as a college student and learning the importance of having a clear vision for where we want to go.

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Website: The Persuasion Lab

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to have my friend Rob Finkelstein back on the show to talk about the importance of building a professional community or network. In the world of AI, it seems like we are moving further away from building real relationships, which is what is making this skill increasingly valuable in the marketplace.

What I appreciate about our time together is hearing Rob share his thoughts about what people can do to establish common ground with others when networking, and our discussion about the keynote I delivered on The Power Of Relationship.

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Watch The Power Of Relationship Keynote: Keith Sconiers

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