SHIFT with Elena Agar

In today’s episode, Elena sits down with Matt Poepsel, author of "Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work." Matt’s journey from a career in the Marine Corps to leading talent and workforce analytics in the business world gives him a unique perspective on leadership and talent development—and

In this episode, Elena sits down with Dr. Keith Keating—a powerhouse in learning and development, keynote speaker, and author of "The Trusted Learning Advisor" and "Hidden Value." From humble beginnings, dropping out of high school and working in fast food, Keith shares his journey into the L&D space, highlighting how

In today’s conversation, Elena sits down with Stephen Seidel—entrepreneur, creative connector, and founder of the Seidel Agency and Gents Journey—to explore the power of transformation in our personal and professional lives.From his early days navigating family dynamics as a people pleaser, to engineering at Penn State

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