Soul Sessions
🎙️ Soul Sessions: Real talk. Raw journeys. Radical belonging.
Soul Sessions is where you come to be seen, heard, and empowered. Each episode dives deep into the unspoken challenges of navigating career, identity, and success when you're the first to do it all.
From candid conversations with like minded souls, to solo reflections on self-worth, burnout, and belonging — we go beyond the highlight reel to share the soul behind the success.
This is your space to:
- Hear stories that sound like yours
- Learn tools to build a career and life on your terms
- Stay rooted while rising
Soul Sessions dives deep into the unspoken side of work — from navigating tech careers to leading teams and building systems that scale, all without losing your humanity.
We explore ambition, pressure, belonging, and leadership through candid conversations and personal reflection — revealing the soul behind success.
Hosted by Damon, this is where career wisdom meets honest connection.
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Soul Sessions
Embracing Change: Mario McNaughton's Journey of Adaptability and Growth
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In this episode, Mario McNaughton, Assistant Vice President at Citi, shares his unique journey of moving from Jamaica to Costa Rica and the personal and professional growth that came with it. Mario discusses how stepping out of his comfort zone led to valuable life lessons in adaptability, change management, and continuous improvement. He also delves into the importance of resilience, the impact of AI and automation on work, and the necessity of staying up-to-date in a rapidly evolving world. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how to navigate change and maximize your potential.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:25 Mario's Professional Journey
01:02 Adapting to Costa Rica
01:40 Facing Challenges and Growth
02:27 The Decision to Move
06:08 First Impressions and Language Barriers
07:55 Embracing Change and Adaptability
10:10 Disruption and the Future of Work
17:56 Continuous Improvement and Innovation
21:14 Final Thoughts and Advice