
SHIFT with Elena Agar
Welcome to Shift, where we help ambitious professionals create fulfilling careers and achieve peak performance. Through actionable insights, psychology-backed strategies, and inspiring conversations with industry experts, this podcast equips you with the tools to take ownership of your growth, transform your leadership, and unlock your potential. Each episode is designed to empower you with practical takeaways to elevate your career and life.
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Episode 223 - Career Agility and Human Skills: Preparing for the Future of Work and AI
On this episode of Shift with Elena Agar, we welcome back Aysha Alawadhi for a powerful conversation about transformation in the people and HR space. It’s been over two years since Aysha ’s last appearance, and a lot has changed—both in her personal journey as a mom and in her approach to holistic wellbeing and talent

Episode 222 - From Hollywood to Building a Company: Steven Puri on Productivity, Wellness, and Building Business
Welcome back to the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast! In today’s episode, Elena sits down with Steven Puri—an accomplished entrepreneur whose career has taken him from engineering and Academy Award-winning film production to tech startups and, most recently, wellness innovation as the founder of the Sukha Company. Steven

Episode 221 - Inside Publishing with Nana Twumasi: Success, Marketing, and the Future of Books
Welcome back to the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast! In this episode, Elena sits down with Nana Twumasi, an accomplished publisher with a rich background in both editing and building imprints within the book industry. Nana shares her fascinating journey from aspiring novelist and photo researcher to leading her own publi

Episode 220 - Redefining Retirement: Navigating Purpose and Planning Beyond the Financial at Any Age
Welcome back to the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast! In this episode, Elena reconnects with Millree Williams, a certified career and retirement coach, for an eye-opening conversation about what it really means to transition into retirement in today’s rapidly changing world. As more baby boomers cross the traditional reti
In this episode of Shift with Elena Agar, we welcome the insightful Zeev Wexler, a digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience. Zeev discusses the transformative power of AI and its rapid integration into our daily lives, emphasizing the shift from mere technological curiosity to essential tool for effici
On this episode of Shift with Elena Agar, we welcome Scott Zimmerman, a seasoned entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in sales and the life insurance industry. Join Elena and Scott as they explore Scott's journey from holding minimum wage jobs to discovering his passion for sales through a transformative