Jeff Koo is a senior communications professional and VP of Technology at Shift Communications, with over 18 years of experience building high-performing teams and developing programs that empower the world's most innovative tech companies. His impressive client roster spans from early-stage startups like Dropcam to growth companies such as Shopify, to global enterprises including SAP, OnePlus, and Intel. Previously, Jeff ran his own successful consultancy and held leading roles at top agencie...

What if the very challenges threatening to derail your career are actually the golden opportunities you've been waiting for? Today's guest, Noah Dye, transformed 25 years of agency experience, into launching his own successful PR agency. His journey reveals how embracing uncertainty and viewing setbacks as stepping stones can unlock extraordinary career transformation. Guest Bio Noah Dye is a senior communications and business development executive with over 25 years of experience driving age...

Intimidated in the boardroom? Learn how this senior communications strategist overcame imposter syndrome to climb the ranks at Fortune 500 tech companies, and discover the game-changing advice that can transform your career trajectory today. Guest Bio Meet Sylvie Tongco, VP of Corporate Communications and senior-level communication strategist with nearly two decades of experience navigating the tech landscape. From guiding billion-dollar companies through transformative communications strateg...

From TV news reporter to Snapchat executive to HR leader—Trisha Nicolas' career journey proves that following your heart (without losing it) can lead to unexpected success. Join us as she reveals how embracing discomfort, maintaining integrity, and staying eternally curious transformed her professional path in ways she never imagined. Guest Bio Trisha Nicolas is a multimedia content executive whose diverse career spans journalism, tech, entertainment, and people management. As a key lea...

In this insightful episode of the Career Wanderlust podcast, host Jolie Downs sits down with communications maestro Robert Collins. Robert is a senior marketing and communications executive with over 20 years of experience in the B2B and consumer tech industries. He has launched and managed marketing programs for global giants including Cisco, HubSpot, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Sony Electronics, and IBM. Robert has led tech practices at prestigious firms such as Fleishman Hillard, Shift Commun...

Discover the transformative power of authenticity with Blair Broussard, a communications strategist who turned "being unapologetically human" from a personal mantra into a core company value. In this illuminating conversation, Blair reveals how embracing your true self—mistakes, questions, and all—can become your greatest professional superpower. Guest Bio: Blair Broussard brings over 17 years of experience in communications, change management, and corporate storytelling across B2B tec...

From turning childhood chatter into a networking superpower to navigating the heights of corporate communications, Alex Ebanks shares transformative insights on authentic relationship building and career advancement. Discover how showing—not telling—became the cornerstone of her remarkable journey from agency life to Vice President of Communications with companies such as Microsoft and Essence Ventures. Guest Bio: Alex Ebanks is the Vice President of Communications at Fiserv. Previousl...

From profit-driven executive to purpose-driven educator: Mark Beal's transformation story reveals how 30 years of PR expertise became a mission to shape the next generation of communication leaders. Join us for an enlightening conversation about career evolution, Gen Z insights, and the power of turning experience into impact. Guest Bio: Mark Beal is a distinguished public relations veteran turned professor of practice at Rutgers University's School of Communications and Information. W...

"You don't need all the answers to be valuable in the room." Discover how this powerful insight transformed Isobel Petersen's career from communications executive to Head of Talent Operations at Milltown Partners. Join us for an enlightening conversation about career pivots, emotional intelligence, and the courage to say "yes" to unexpected opportunities. Guest Bio: Isobel Petersen is a talent acquisition and operations leader who has played a pivotal role in scaling Milltown Par...

Discover how a chance conversation at a pool led to a three-decade career spanning Disney, daytime television, and digital media. Alan Locher's journey from ABC page to creator of The Locher Room demonstrates the power of speaking your dreams aloud and following unexpected opportunities. Guest Bio: Alan Locher is a veteran communications and marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in film, TV, and tourism industries. Starting as an ABC page, he rose through the ra...