Office Hours
Welcome to Office Hours presented by ProMazo. Getting that first job and succeeding as a young professional can often be a daunting, scary and difficult process. It can often feel overwhelming and like you going at it all alone.
Well we're here to help and be your guide throughout the whole young professional career cycle from career discovery to getting your first job and succeeding once you nab that first role. In each episode, we'll sit down with some of the world's top business leaders and entrepreneurs to give you the inside track on how they became successful. Office Hours is a masterclass on how to navigate your early career, gain the skills you need to get to the next level and identify the tools to discover where you want to go.
Episodes
92 episodes
Uber: Head of Global Workplace Operations - Luis Morejon
Have you ever felt like you’ve outgrown the path you’re on? Luis Morejon, Head of Global Workplace Operations at Uber, shares what it really takes to reinvent yourself, again and again. From aerospace to construction to tech, Luis has rebuilt h...
Utz Brands: CEO - Howard Friedman
What if the biggest risk is playing it too safe? Howard Friedman, CEO of Utz Brands, shares how saying "yes" to hard jobs and uncertain paths accelerated his growth. He explains why your early career is the best time to take chances and how doi...
PPG: Global IT Director - Laura Harshberger
Have you ever wondered how stepping outside your comfort zone can open doors you never imagined? Laura Harshberger, the Global Information Technology Director at PPG, shares how going beyond her job description helped her develop transferable s...
Oracle: Former Group VP, Oracle AI - Miranda Nash
There’s no single roadmap to building a great career—just ask Miranda Nash. She’s the former SVP of Product Management at Oracle, but her path wasn’t exactly a straight line. Miranda started in engineering, explored the startup scene, left Orac...
Kaiser Permanente: Executive Director, Digital Content & AI - Art Klein
Have you ever wondered if a winding, unconventional path could still lead to success? Art Klein, the Executive Director of Digital Content and AI products at Kaiser Permanente, proves that it can. From mechanical engineering to finance, from IT...
SHRM: Chief Transformation Officer - Andy Biladeau
Knowing how to think on your feet and staying open to change beats having a perfect plan every time on the road to success. Andy Biladeau, the Chief Transformation Officer at SHRM, emphasizes that your destiny isn’t determined by your qualifica...
Walgreens: Former EVP and Global Chief Medical Officer - Kevin Ban
Do you wonder if you can pursue your own interests in the corporate world? Have you ever worried that your successes are only going to count if they involve titles and money? Kevin Ban, who was the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Medi...
TechUnited: Vice President, Strategy & Operations - Jasmine Ward
Should you be taking that job while you're studying in college? More importantly, how can you balance studying and working at the same time? While it can be difficult to balance school and work, doing so can allow you to gain early career exper...
Cox Enterprises: Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture - Dane Bamburry
It can be scary to realize careers aren’t predictable. But, discovering them is part of the journey. Dane Bamburry, the Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture at Cox Enterprises, says that being curious and saying yes to new experiences hel...
Inspire Brands: Former Chief People Officer - Natalie Rothman
Success in HR, or any career, comes down to knowing your value, building relationships, and always staying open to feedback. Natalie Rothman, the former Chief Human Resources Officer of Inspire Brands, reflects on how she’s navigated three deca...
Cummins: Chief Information Officer - Earl Newsome
Have you ever thought a military leader and business executive would be DJ’ing in their spare time? In this episode, West Point graduate and Cummings’ Chief Information Officer, Earl Newsome, shares his journey from a tech-oriented teen to an e...
American Airlines: Pascual Alvarez - Managing Director of Customer Care
Sometimes, you grow into passion by simply saying yes to the opportunities right in front of you. Pascual Alvarez, the Managing Director of Customer Care at American Airlines, says that exploration, persistence, and curiosity are the tools that...
Autodesk: Kristen Collins - Director of Global Purchasing Operations and Technology
What is one thing students should do more of in the first six months of their first internship or job? According to Kristen Collins, the Director of Global Purchasing Operations and Technology at Autodesk, the answer is to be curious and ask qu...
AirBnb: Global Head of Research and Innovation - Monica Dreger
Building a career at the intersection of research, innovation, and business impact takes more than just following the rules. It takes curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to ask better questions. Monica Dreger, the Global Head of Researc...
Charles Schwab: Managing Director - Faris Matalka
Faris Matalka, the Managing Director at Charles Schwab, unpacks his journey from his multicultural upbringing to his extensive experience in finance and managing critical strategies in this insightful interview. With a keen understanding of tra...
Johnson Controls: Former President, Americas - Nate Manning
What does it take to rise through the ranks in engineering and operations? Nate Manning, the former President, Americas, of Johnson Controls, shares his journey from engineering to leading global teams at major companies like GE and Johnson Con...
Aflac: Former EVP and CIO - Sheila Anderson
Success in technology isn’t just about knowing how things work, it’s about knowing why they matter and how to communicate this in business. Shelia Anderson, the former Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Aflac, says that l...
IHG: Chief Financial Officer - Michael Glover
Stepping out of your comfort zone and gaining international experience could be a key to long-term growth and success in your career. In this insightful interview, Michael Glover, Chief Financial Officer of IHG, highlights the transformative im...
NEA: Former Partner - Vanessa Larco
We’re often told to play it safe—but what if safety is the thing holding us back? In a world where big tech feels like the default path, Vanessa Larco challenges the idea that stability is the ultimate goal. From building her fou...
Oliver Wyman: CEO - Nick Studer
Ever wondered what people mean when they say they have fun at their job? Turns out, Nick Studer, CEO of Oliver Wyman, believes this isn’t just a bonus—it’s the key to long-term career success. In this episode, he shares why enjoying your work i...
Dynatrace: Chief Transformation Officer - Colleen Kozak
There are so many different components in growing throughout your career. Whether it’s growing your relationships and network, your own individual skills, or your position in a company, personal growth is at the core of any type of career devel...
Oracle: Group VP of Cloud Engineering Services - Doron Bar-Caspi
What should you really focus on in college to best prepare yourself for success? Why is empathy a need-to-have skill in the modern workforce? And what things do we need to do to be successful as mentees? Doron Bar-Caspi, the Group VP of Cloud E...
Stealth Startup: Co-Founder and CEO - Aleeza Hashmi
Being open-minded, inquisitive, and focused on your individual career path are three things that helped Bessemer Venture Partners' Aleeza Hashmi become one of the top VC investors. In this interview, Aleeza shares her advice about switching maj...
Home Depot: CIO and EVP - Angie Brown
Beginning her career journey in a time when technology was on the cusp of reshaping retail, Angie explored the early stages of digital innovation and quickly recognized the opportunity in this changing landscape. Her trajectory from the start o...
Rethink Capital Partners: Rick Segal - Founder and Former CEO
Opening your mind to a variety of career paths is no easy task in college. The reality, though, is that most professionals work outside of their degree. Having a lifelong interest in learning can open up doors you never thought you’d even consi...