SHIFT with Elena Agar

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of leadership, learning, and career transitions with the dynamic Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD. From her unexpected beginnings as the youngest professional bass fisherman in the United States at age 14, to a vibrant career in higher education and corporate learn

Today, Elena sits down with Dr. John A. King, founder of the Give Them a Voice Foundation and a passionate advocate for trauma recovery and anti-trafficking work. In this candid and deeply moving conversation, John opens up about his own journey—from surviving years of childhood abuse and discovering his true heritage,

In today’s episode, Elena sits down with Jonathan Shroyer, CEO and founder of Quimby, to explore the future of customer experience powered by AI and large language models. Jonathan shares his unique journey from growing up in rural Texas with a passion for technology, through pivotal roles at major companies like Micro

In today’s episode, Elena sits down with Asher King Abramson, founder of Warmer Jobs, to tackle one of the toughest challenges facing job seekers: breaking through the noise of today’s job market. Asher shares his own winding journey from psychology major and accounting intern to bootcamp instructor, software engineer,

In this episode, Elena is joined once again by sales expert Brendan McAdams for a practical, deep-dive conversation perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their sales skills—especially startup founders and entrepreneurs. Brendan shares the story of his unconventional path into sales, how his English degree became a surp

In today’s episode, Elena sits down with career strategist and HR expert Kate Sargent for a candid and practical conversation about navigating career transitions in today’s fast-changing world. With a wealth of experience ranging from high-level talent acquisition at top brands like Allbirds and The North Face to build