Top of the Pile
This podcast is all about young professionals and their careers. College students or those first years into your career. Sit in on conversations with hiring managers and professionals of all levels who’ve found success across a variety of industries. Hear from professionals at Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. What has helped them stand out and be successful in their careers? How have they networked? How did their undergrad studies and internships shape the path they chose? Did they stay on their original path or take a few detours? We’ll also cover topics around personal finances and budgeting, company culture, diversity, and really anything that seems relevant to twenty-somethings and their career. Hosted by Karen Elders of Launch Career Strategies.
Top of the Pile
Kevin McCordic: Lacrosse Injury leads to resilience and success off the field. How to balance your time as an undergrad and young professional.
Kevin McCordic had just started his senior season on the Providence College Men's Lacrosse team when bad luck literally hit him square in the jaw. Hear how his time on the sidelines helped him grow as a student, athlete, and human being. And as a result, authored his first book: Wired Shut, 21 Unspoken Keys to College
In this episode, Kevin shares tons of his incredible advice - everything from how to pick the best classes and balance your time so you can excel in the classroom and still have time for friends - to rules on how to best manage social life and extracurriculars. Plus, incredible tips on managing your health and money.
Wired Shut is packed with useful tips and advice for undergrads and recent grads and teaches through real-life hacks and proven advice. You can have it all - listen in to find out how!
As a bonus, hear about Kevin's pivot from a management consulting career path to a startup in Crypto. This is an episode not to be missed!
Show notes and links from this episode:
Kevin's book Wired Shut, 21 Unspoken Keys to College
The 4-Hour Workweek, Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere and join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss
A great book that Kevin read to learn about the Pareto principle = 80/20 Rule
RateMyProfessor.com Find the best professors to maximize your time and learning
Blinkist.com Audio reading to help you read more in less time
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - book
LAUNCH Career Strategies was founded by Karen Elders and Elyse Spalding. We help young professionals launch a successful career path with expert coaching services. Reach out today for an initial FREE coaching session.
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