Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
Embrace the Squiggle is the podcast about navigating change in work, identity, leadership, and life with intention. Because change happens. Growth is a choice.
This show explores the honest, human stories behind reinvention. From career pivots and leadership shifts to identity crises, mindset shifts, and unexpected detours, each episode dives into what it really looks like to move through uncertainty instead of waiting for clarity.
Our guests share candid stories of obstacles, failures, breakthroughs, and hard-earned lessons. Not because they had it all figured out but because they chose growth in the middle of the mess.
Each week, Colleen DelVecchio and Ashleigh Beadle unpack the pivots, pauses, leaps of faith, and “what am I even doing?” moments that shape a non-linear life. This isn’t about chasing a straight line. It’s about building the mindset and courage to evolve on purpose.
Embrace the Squiggle: Change happens. Growth is a choice.
From Roomba to Startups: Embracing Bold Career Shifts with Nancy Dussault Smith
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Colleen and Kristine dive into the squiggly career journey of Nancy Dussault Smith. With over 20 years in sales and marketing of high technology products, Nancy unfolds her transformative path from aspiring to work for the FBI, to leasing cars, and eventually spearheading the launch of the world-famous Roomba at iRobot. Listen in as Nancy shares insights on career pivots, the importance of self-awareness and feedback in leadership, developing talent, and her latest leap into entrepreneurship with her new marketing consultancy.
Are you looking to change careers, but have no idea what you might want to do next? Design Your Next Squiggle is for you!
Colleen and Kristine will guide you through their unique and successful process to clearly define what your next squiggle could be.
Includes:
- four live 90-minute sessions (September 12, 19, 26 and October 3 from 7pm - 8:30pm ET)
- one 45-minute career coaching call with either Colleen or Kristine (your choice!)
- Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment
- Customized handouts
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-your-next-squiggle-sept-12-oct-3-tickets-904789849797?aff=erelexpmlt
Connect with Nancy: linkedin.com/in/nancy-dussault-smith-9878b02
Connect and learn more from Colleen at www.maxady.com and on Linkedin at www.linkedin.com/in/comara
Connect and learn more from Kristine at https://www.kristinethody.com and on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody
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