Short Story Long: Life Lessons from Leaders, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs
Short Story Long shares life-changing stories of growth, resilience, and reinvention from leaders, coaches, and everyday people navigating pivotal turning points. Hosted by leadership coach Beki Fraser, each episode explores the moments that shaped someone's path and the lessons we can all learn.
Every other week, Beki follows up with a Skill Builder episode that breaks down insights from the previous story into practical tools, reflection prompts, and leadership actions.
Whether you're building a business, transitioning into a new career, or learning to lead with greater purpose, this podcast offers real stories and practical strategies to help you grow. New episodes every other week.
Podcasting since 2024 • 39 episodes
Short Story Long: Life Lessons from Leaders, Coaches, and Entrepreneurs
Latest Episodes
Shannon King's Story: Surviving the Fallout of Broken Corporate Promises
The moment Shannon King declined a lateral position after returning from maternity leave, she knew exactly what it meant – unemployment. Yet, she felt completely at peace with her decision. After seven years of building a department from scratc...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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47:50
The Mindset Shift: From Manager to Strategic Leader
The leap from technical expert to strategic leader requires more than skill—it demands a shift in mindset. This episode highlights the subtle but powerful communication shifts that signal executive readiness, and the importance of c...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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4:49
Aaron Wilkerson's Story: The Mindset Shift That Fueled His Promotion
In this episode, I reconnect with Aaron Wilkerson, a former client and thoughtful leader whose growth journey offers real insight into what it takes to move from technical expert to strategic leader. Together, we explore how leaders...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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48:38
The Focus Paradox: Do Less, Achieve More - Skill Builder
Show Notes (199 words):What’s the difference between staying busy and making meaningful progress? Focused leadership reshapes the way we work—and how we feel about that work. It’s easy to default to being available, in...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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5:04
Namon's Story: Choosing Growth Into HR Over Going with the Flow
This episode explores Namon's journey from a decade in sales to a new path in human resources. Blending his creative identity as DJ Blue with a growing passion for people-focused work, Namon shares how formal education became a tool for finding...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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35:19
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