10 Lessons Learned

About Julia Snedkova Julia Snedkova is a career strategist and executive coach for high-achieving women navigating leadership in the AI era. With 16+ years in senior roles across Fortune 500 companies in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia, and an INSEAD MBA, with a focus on Leadership & Organizational Behaviour, she brings a rare blend of boardroom fluency and deep coaching expertise. Julia is an ICF-certified coach trained by iPEC and a Certified Energy Leadership™ Index master practitioner. Her work focuses on helping ambitious corporate women future-proof their careers, break systemic barriers, and step into executive roles on their own terms. Known for her strategic clarity and sharp insight, Julia operates at the intersection of executive development, gender equity, and AI-driven career design. She has worked across 30+ markets and lived in Russia, France, Switzerland, and Singapore. Outside of coaching, she's a certified Hatha Yoga teacher and passionate about reading, travel, and self-renewal. Follow Julia on LinkedIn or subscribe to her career newsletter, Private Career Memo, already trusted by 10,000+ professionals across LinkedIn and email, for actionable insights on leading, growing, and staying indispensable in the future of work. Episode Notes 11:42 Lesson 1: Know what you want 15:52 Lesson 2: Know why you want it 20:56 Affiliate Break 21:44 Lesson 3: Plan to get there 30:19 Lesson 4: Ask for it

About Adriana Williamson Adriana is a passionate immigrant who came to the United States over 28 years ago. Adriana was born and raised in Mexico. When Adriana arrived at this country, she had neither finished her high school education nor spoke English. At the age of 19, Adriana became a proud mother of a special needs child, who at the age of two, was diagnosed with severe autism. With dedication, perseverance, discipline, faith, and resilience, Adriana obtained a bachelor’s degree in international business in 2006. In 2013, Adriana also obtained a master’s degree in information management systems at WP Carey at ASU. Today, Adriana is a Director of Data & Analytics at Feeding America. Adriana has been leading high-performance teams which has become her passion. When leading and shaping people, Adriana applies empathy, compassion, and vulnerability. All these learned while navigating her own journey. At the personal level, Adriana loves spending time with her family and friends. Adriana now has the blessing of having and raising three wonderful boys. She also has a passion for lifting weights. She is also committed to the work of mentoring younger professionals. Adriana currently lives in Phoenix Arizona where she loves the sun that this estate offers. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 02:47 Lesson 1: Have determination 05:21 Lesson 2: Develop resilience and adaptation skills 13:24 Lesson 3: Never stop believing, dreaming and achieving 16:15 Lesson 4: Persistency and consistency signal 23:15 Lesson 5: Have empathy 26:03 Lesson 6: Develop emotional intelligence 31:34 Lesson 7: Empower others 33:27 Lesson 8: Take the time to give back 35:18 Lesson 9: Be humble, but stay hungry 37:18 Lesson 10: Practice gratitude every day

About Urban Adams Urban Adams is a seasoned financial advisor and published author with over 25 years of industry experience and runs his independent practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Known for his personalized approach and house calls, he combines Stoic philosophy with practical financial guidance to help clients nationwide achieve their goals. As a father of three daughters and longtime coach of female athletes, Urban brings unique insight to women's financial challenges. His commitment to high-touch, customized financial planning has made him a trusted advisor to his clients. Episode Notes

About Codie Comeau Codie works in Sales at EF Education First as a Tour Consultant. He is a first-generation college graduated where he thrived, earning a Bachelor’s in Communication, Media & Design with a minor in Psychology. The journey did not stop there as he would later earn an Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Innovation and New Venture Management. Although young, Codie has plenty of experience over many different industries including Engineering & Manufacturing, Entertainment, Education and start-ups. He takes on many passion projects, his most notable was the Tennis program at Clarkson University. Under his leadership, the organization thrived growing in members and budget as well as gaining USTA membership. Codie has a goal to be a global citizen and explore what the world has to offer. He believes that every new place he visits or new culture he experiences helps him to grow as a person and share new perspectives. Codie loves developing new skills and keeping a student mentality. He is excited to begin this new chapter in life and experience what lies ahead. If he’s not busy at work you can find him on the tennis court or golf course, where he still has plenty to learn. Codie Comeau has joined the 10 lessons learned team as the episode producer Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 01:22 Meet Our Guest 03:24 Lesson 1: Know the Game, Play to Win 08:32 Lesson 2: Don't Believe Everything You See 15:32 Lesson 3: Recognize the Motive 19:02 Lesson 4: Know when to be Burr or Hamilton 27:44 Lesson 5: Hard Work Is Not Enough 30:06 Lesson 6: Network, Network, Network 33:41 Lesson 7: Understand Money 39:47 Lesson 8: Facts Do Not Care About Your Feelings 43:17 Lesson 9: Life Is Not Fair 44:53 Lesson 10 Know Your Story

About Dawn Christman Dawn is a human capital executive with expertise spanning 25 years in talent acquisition, talent operations, human resources, and coaching space across the Americas, EMEA and APAC.​ Building and leading international teams of 60+, Dawn focuses on the strengths and opportunities of talent to help propel businesses forward, regardless of their physical location. Having led both functions and clients within start-up, publicly traded and private equity owned environments – she quickly recognizes opportunities to remove obstacles and provide bottom line impact.​ Always intrigued by challenge, she’s had the opportunity to complete needs assessments across sales, operations, human resources, talent acquisition, IT, HRIS, finance, legal, risk and compliance, marketing and branding. Ultimately, results are used to build standard global policies and processes, geared toward impacting internal EVP and external brand – regardless of industry.​ Throughout her career, she has further enhanced her professional and personal career via Board. Historically sitting on the Board of the Twin Cities Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s offered the opportunity to lead their major fundraising gala, facilitate sponsor events and develop marketing activities.​ She is now leading the Executive Advisory Board for Jobs for Humanity – focusing on maximizing partnership with the CEO and several C – Suite leaders all focused on the growth and development of the business.​ Her Board work is a natural complement to her humancentric leadership style - driven by the personal belief that people are capable of far more than they realize. Maximizing talent in any space is simply a matter of identifying and driving initiatives together, with humility and the goal to succeed.​ Episode Notes 00:00 Introduction 05:16 Positioning Yourself for New Opportunities 08:17 Research and Networking for Career Growth 16:57 Respect and Career Progression 19:31 Dealing with Job Search Frustration 20:06 Breaking Out of Isolation 20:54 Reinventing Yourself Professionally 21:23 Recognizing Your Value 23:53 Considering Leaving Your Job 27:19 Handling Job Loss Emotionally 30:31 Negotiating Severance Packages

About Julie Condliffe Julie Condliffe is a 4x bestselling author, global speaker, and reputation reinvention strategist who helps high-achievers rise from public shame, digital defamation, or personal collapse. A former solicitor turned international voice for the silenced, Julie empowers professionals, leaders, and women in transition to reclaim their credibility, voice, and calling — not despite what they’ve been through, but because of it. Her latest book, Unbreakable: A Roadmap for Turning Adversity into Advantage, is both memoir and manifesto — a raw, insightful guide for anyone who’s lost a title, a platform, or a sense of self, and is ready to rebuild with purpose. Julie doesn’t offer polished platitudes; she speaks from lived experience, having rebuilt her life after a systemic and unjust attempt to silence her voice. Now, Julie supports others in their reinvention journeys — from senior professionals navigating reputational recovery, to ambitious women rebuilding after personal or career collapse. Her approach is honest, empowering, and deeply human: she reminds us that no one else gets to write our ending. Whether on global stages or in one-to-one transformations, Julie champions resilience that’s real — not performative. She brings warmth, authority, and a message that transcends roles and resumes: that we are not defined by what breaks us, but by how we rise. Julie brings powerful storytelling, grounded insight, and a roadmap for reclaiming visibility, confidence, and identity — especially for anyone who's been knocked down and is ready to rise again. Episode Notes 04:54 Lesson 1: Understand Your Pain 10:34 Lesson 2: Never Give Up on Your Destiny 15:06 Lesson 3: Betrayal and Becoming 20:28 Lesson 4: Reservoir of Resilience 23:04 Lesson 5: Emerging from the Shadows 29:45 Lesson 6: Arising from Adversity 32:19 Lesson 7: Kindled in the Fire 35:18 Lesson 8: A Kaleidoscope of Challenges 39:24 Lesson 9: Bend But Do Not Break 44:01 Lesson 10: Labyrinth of Life 46:23 Lesson 11: Embrace the End

In this first episode of 'Lessons Learned to Advance Your Career,' host Siebe Vanderzee introduces a new segment of the global podcast '10 Lessons Learned.' Siebe, a corporate executive recruiter with over 25 years of experience, is joined by co-hosts Diana White, Chief of Staff at the Arizona Technology Council, and Robert Hossary, an executive at Laser Craft Australia. Together, they explore critical lessons for career advancement drawn from their extensive professional backgrounds. Topics include the importance of networking, maintaining respect, updating your resume, understanding your company's mission, and finding a sense of purpose in your work. They also discuss the impact of AI on recruitment and job search processes, offering valuable insights for both job seekers and employers. About Our Hosts Diana White has over 30 years in sales and retail experience, leading stores with revenues of over 10 million and a staff of 200. Consumer psychology, marketing, operations, and leadership are just a few of her skillsets. Seeing a need for startup and operations assistance within the local business community, Diana established D.E.W. Business Solutions, LLC, to provide consulting to small businesses. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Small Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, holds a green belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a certified Agile Scrum Master. She is committed to helping businesses and non-profits as well as the community at large. Siebe Van Der Zee is President of Vanderzee & Associates, Executive Search & Coaching. He has served as an international management consultant for over 25 years. For 28 years, Siebe has served as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Arizona. He holds a Master's Degree in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management and he is a current member of the International Leadership Council at GPEC (Greater Phoenix Economic Council). Robert Hossary has been involved in the not for profit/charity sector for the past 12 years. Robert also has an excellent knowledge in international business. Since 2011 - 2018, Robert was the General Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and helped advise many Australian and US companies about their international expansion requirements. Prior to that, Robert was Regional Vice President for the Americas for a technology manufacturer. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With a background in Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare, Robert has a wealth of experience to share. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 11:16 Lesson 1: Surround yourself with people who are doing what you wish to do . 15:15 Lesson 2: You never know who knows who. 20:57 Lesson 3: Update your resume every year. 36:41 Lesson 4: Be the connector in your network. 41:42 Lesson 5: Learn the why behind your company. 46:00 Lesson 6: Find a purpose.

About Ryan Jenkins Mr. Kevin “Ryan” Jenkins has more than two decades of field experience in logistics, base life support, training, maintenance, and facilities management supporting United States and Allied Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine services in the most remote and austere locations in the world. Specific expertise in Portfolio Management, Federal Contracts, Finance and Business Development. Mr. Jenkins contracting career began with Engility (now Sincerus) supporting Vectrus (now V2X) in the Kuwait Base Operations Service Support Security (KBOSSS) contract. From 2011 – 2015, he managed all U.S. Army Training Support in Southwest Asia comprising range maintenance and logistics support across 23 countries and overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of one of the largest U.S. Army training areas. In 2016, Mr. Jenkins was sent to Afghanistan as the Program Manager providing oversight management of the Afghan Air Force (AAF) in the functional areas of Finance/Budget, Operations, Engineering Projects/Facilities Maintenance, IT infrastructure, Human Resources, Intelligence, Logistics and Maintenance. Later that year, Mr. Jenkins was asked to become the Senior Finance Advisor to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) advising the senior executives on treasury oversight, budget formulation and execution of the $5.5B budget. In 2017, Mr. Jenkins joined Constellis (Centerra group) as the Program Manager of the Bahrain Base Operations Support contract (BBOS) at the US Naval Base that hosts the 5th Naval Fleet and 3 other military sites. He executed close out operations of this $20M annual revenue contract with 550 employees. In 2020, Mr. Jenkins became Amentum’s Senior Business Manager over one of the largest contracts in Afghanistan consisting of 1100 employees and $118M in annual revenue. The contract provided theater-wide support of all US maintenance, transportation, and property management. He led the Business Management Directorate with five reporting sections: Financial Planning & Analysis, Payroll/Cash management, Contracts, Travel and IT. Notably this contract was tasked with the full retrograde mission of all US vehicles, equipment and property from Afghanistan. Upon leaving Afghanistan he has held SVP and Director level postions in DoD Business Development and Capture Management in firms such as Palladium International, Taylors International Services and J&J Worldwide Services. Currently serving as a US Army Reservist, Lieutenant Colonel Jenkins is the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion Commander. He has also had previous roles as: Aviation Officer (UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter pilot), Logistics Officer, Strategic Plans Officer, Information Operations Officer, and Trade & Commerce Officer. Episode Notes 11:46 Lesson 1: Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise 16:34 Lesson 2: Discipline is freedom 21:08 Lesson 3: Choose the hard path - it's the only one worth walking 23:43 Lesson 4: You are not a victim ever 28:53 Lesson 5: Pay life's tuition 34:19 Lesson 6: Sometimes you must draw a line in the sand, step over and never look back 38:19 Lesson 7: If you want to be the 1%, you must do what the 1% do 42:56 Lesson 8: Avoid addictions 48:00 Lesson 9: You are a composite average of the five people you spend the most time with 51:47 Lesson 10: Seek out leadership opportunities

About Julie Lancaster Julie Lancaster is a founder and CEO; Leadership Development Expert & Master Business Strategist. Before starting Lancaster Leadership, Julie was: A rock-climber who ran an outdoor education school for 5,000 children per year. She was also a professor turned Dean of Education who taught courses like the Psychology of Motivation. After providing 900 performance evaluations and having 100 direct reports over a few decades, Julie learned what makes people succeed and fail. She started her leadership development company 10 years ago and today has a team that combines the schools of psychology, coaching, and teaching to create transformative programs. With Lancaster Leadership nearly quadrupling its business in last 5 years, Julie is grateful to be part of workplaces becoming environments of productivity and joy. Episode Notes 04:53 Lesson 1: Prime the experience within the first 5 minutes. 09:27 Lesson 2: Tend to your introvert. 13:59 Lesson 3: Get them to connect emotionally. 17:53 Lesson 4: Solicit interest instead of force-feeding facts. 23:07 Lesson 5: Be meticulous about the flow. 28:28 Affiliate Break 29:18 Lesson 6: Have an ever-growing language bank. 36:08 Lesson 7: Dive in with 1 person. 41:41 Lesson 8: Bring numbers into the emotional. 49:56 Lesson 9: F/U. 55:24 Lesson 10: Know (and use) your power & influence.

About Jacob Butler Jacob Butler is a member of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and was elected to the SRPMIC Tribal Council in 2022. He is Onk Akimel O’Odham and has lived within his community his entire life. Councilman Butler is the District A Representative. Councilmember Butler has worked for his community for the past 20 years. He previously worked as the Cultural Resource Specialist and was the primary contact for the Section 106 government to government Consultation for the tribe and has worked with many indigenous communities across the country during his time as the Community Garden Coordinator. Councilman Butler is a strong advocate of supporting and maintaining ancestral lands of the Onk Akimel O’Odham and strongly supports representation of indigenous people. Councilmember Butler is currently serving as Chair of the Non-profit Organization Native Seed Search and is a board member of the Friends of Pueblo Grande Auxiliary. Councilman Butler has also been appointed to serve on Salt River Fields Board and Salt River DEVCO boards. Councilmember Butler is also an avid artist. He practices the O’odham tradition of shell-etching and has participated in a number of events and galleries around the world, including (but not limited to): Prehistoric Collectors Gallery of the Southwest Potters, SRPMIC Huhugam Ki Museum, Arizona Heard Museum, Smithsonian Institute National Museum of American Indian video, wall art panel for the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, wall art panel at the Odysea Aquarium, Gateway Airport traditional tools and shell, Great Wolf Lodge, Hayden House Rehabilitation Project, Pueblo Grand Museum, Huhugam Heritage Center. In 2018, Councilman Butler presented Colorado Rockies player, Ian Desmond with his personal fielding glove that was designed to represent the culture of the Akimel O’odham as a way to maintain and honor the unique connection and relationship the Colorado Rockies have established with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Episode Notes 10:01 Lesson 1: Know Your Worth 15:36 Lesson 2: Stand Behind Your Principles Unless They Conflict with a Greater Value 20:26 Lesson 3: Engage the World 24:09 Lesson 4: Invest in Lasting Impact 30:23 Lesson 5: Address Issues with Solutions, Not Complaints 32:16 Lesson 6: Don't Wait for Change 36:57 Lesson 7: Address Conflict Analytically to Find Common Ground 41:12 Lesson 8: Don't Let Fear Limit What You Can Do 46:46 Lesson 9: Follow Through, But Know When to Ask for Help 50:14 Lesson 10: The Greatest Change I Can Affect is My Own

About Jameel Rehman Jameel Rehman is a multi-dimensional being: Conscious Technologist, Elite Technology Salesperson, Tech Sales Coach, Mentor, Comedian, Musician & much more! After a decorated 10-year career as a Tech Seller at Telstra Enterprise & Cisco, Jameel built Tech Sales Academy to fix the global gap in fundamental Tech Sales education and pass on his expertise to the next generation. Over the last 5 years Jameel has gone through a spiritual awakening & complete transformation, sharing tools, systems and insights on his podcast The Binge Thinker. Jameel incorporates his learnings into his Academy to help his community completely transform their lives for the better and build abundant futures for themselves. You can join Jameel’s free Conscious Tech Sales community at www.skool.com/techsalesacademy or get weekly insights into Tech Sales & Personal Performance through his ‘1% Club’ Newsletter. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 09:51 Lesson 10: The universe is mental 15:46 Lesson 9: Discipline is divinity 22:50 Lesson 8: Own your story 32:34 Lesson 7: Unlearning is just as important as learning 38:47 Lesson 6: Passion is Free Energy 47:14 Lesson 5: Everything you want is outside your comfort zone 50:33 Lesson 4: Seek help, guidance, and community 56:59 Lesson 3: Emotional intelligence is a key to the universe 01:04:09 Lesson 2: You are a player in the Universe's game 01:08:24 Lesson 1: It starts with you

About Joacim "Jay" Mattisson Joacim "Jay" Mattisson is a solution finder, who brings fresh perspectives to the discussion. As a founder and investor, Jay shake things up - be it software solutions, SaaS, websites, workflows or data gathering. Jay has a sensitive ear to what the users actually need. He builds close-knit teams that translate customer requirements into solid services. Experienced Scrum master and team leader using Agile methodology to bring projects in on time and on budget. Jay is President Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Arizona - promotes trade, investment and business opportunities between Sweden and Arizona. Board member SACC USA - the umbrella organization for 20 SACC chambers in the US. Adviser to the German American Chamber of Commerce Arizona. Board member and Treasurer Global Ties Arizona - grassroots diplomacy organization and International Visitors Leadership Program organization. Global Ties Arizona builds and strengthens relationships between community members, businesses and nations through international exchange and educational programs, one handshake at a time. Episode Notes 03:34 Lesson 1: Dare to be Vulnerable 08:35 Lesson 2: Work on bigger problems earlier 12:28 Lesson 3: Focus on what is right 15:11 Lesson 4: Normalize Excellence 17:57 Lesson 5: Be a Stradivarius among ordinary Violins. 21:48 Affiliate Break 22:33 Lesson 6: If you get upset over small stuff, you're not bigger than that 30:02 Lesson 7: Be aware of your shadow 32:07 Lesson 8: You can still lose 33:37 Lesson 9: Dual use 37:22 Lesson 10: It's never too late to have a fantastic childhood

About Anita Chen Anita Chen lives in Europe as a digital nomad, born in Taiwan, she's lived in Australia and the Netherlands and embraced her life as a seasoned immigrant. Her career spans from working as a high school English teacher in Melbourne and Italy to launching her own business, coaching non-native English speakers to thrive personally and professionally without speaking perfect English. Now she's based in Amsterdam, teaching Business and Economics at an international high school while she continues to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours. She is passionate about personal growth, language learning, and empowering others to thrive in their expat or immigrant adventures. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 05:15 Lesson 1: Alignment is A Moving Target 09:44 Lesson 2: Have the Courage to Leave Good Behind 11:28 Lesson 3: Sometimes A Journey Far Away, Brings You Closer to Yourself 17:10 Lesson 4: Bloom Through A Concrete of Discomfort 20:34 Lesson 5: Give Yourself Grace 24:36 Lesson 6: Share the Weight of Your Journey 31:48 Lesson 7:Everything is Figureoutable 33:48 Lesson 8: The Joy of Giving, is the Joy of Living 35:57 Lesson 9: Connect With Those that Expand Your Possibilities 40:14 Lesson 10: Trust What's Not Working

About Dr. Sogol Homayoun Dr. Sogol Homayoun is an Author, Facilitator, Global Speaker, and leadership coach. Currently, Sogol is an EdTech leader at Arizona State University (ASU) Online. She is also the founder and CEO of The Jasmine Circle, a global personal development coaching organization dedicated to helping you regulate their nervous system, eliminate limiting belief systems and rebrand your sensitivities into a leadership superpower. Sogol has dedicated her life to pursuing self-cognition, speaking and advising on leadership and becoming certified in storytelling, design thinking, creativity, hypnotherapy, and neuro-linguistics programming (NLP) to coach her clients globally. Dr. Homayoun received her bachelor’s and doctorate degrees from Arizona State University. She has spent her life as a global citizen, having lived in both the Middle East and the United States. She is currently living in the U.S. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 07:53 Lesson 1: Find mentors to learn everything about yourself 13:07 Lesson 2: Find your purpose through resonance 15:02 Lesson 3: Travel 19:30 Lesson 4: Create something 25:10 Lesson 5: Enjoy the process without having the end in mind 28:00 Affiliate Break 28:44 Lesson 6: Direction is more important than speed 36:22 Lesson 7: Prefer community building over competition 42:28 Lesson 8: Set boundaries with kindness 46:05 Lesson 9: Reprogram your subconscious to prevent fight or flight responses 48:50 Lesson 10: Know that the highest level of enlightenment is self-compassion

About Koon Suet Koon Lai, better known as Koon, is an executive coach with over two decades of leadership experience at one of Australia's largest global consulting firms. She brings a wealth of real-life experience to support leaders through a holistic approach that combines practical insights with transformative coaching techniques. She has made significant strides in advancing numerous multicultural leaders, helping them unlock their full potential and overcome systemic barriers. Koon's clients value her whole person approach, which helps them develop authentic leadership skills both in their professional and personal lives. What does that mean? LinkedIn Writing, finding your authentic voice, and a true desire to make a genuine difference. Engaging with posts that pushes the envelope of acceptable DEI narratives. Episode Notes 07:30 Lesson 1: Don't Follow The Herd 12:57 Lesson 2: Don't Network, Be Generous 15:52 Lesson 3: Don't Be Confident, Be Competent 19:14 Lesson 4: Don't Go Outside Your Comfort Zone, Stretch Your Comfort Zone 23:11 Lesson 5: Don't Speak Up, Contribute With Substance 32:41 Lesson 6 : Don't Be Yourself, Be Your Future Self 35:59 Lesson 7: Don't Smash The Bamboo Ceiling, Build Your Own House Instead 49:32 Lesson 8: Don't Self Promote, Be Truthful 53:18 Lesson 9: Don't Work Hard, Work Smart 55:45 Lesson 10: Don’t work for money. Money works for you.

About Tere Derbez Tere Derbez was born in Mexico City, has her art studio at San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Scottsdale, Arizona; since she was a child, she has showed her love for painting. As a teenager she began her studies at the Institute of Fine Arts of San Luis Potosí, where she cultivated a deep friendship with teacher Raúl Gamboa, a contemporary of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Rufino Tamayo, and from whom she learned the basics of drawing and the secrets of painting, and whom Tere Derbez considers her mentor. However, her interest in painting and writing never ceases. Since 1995, she has dedicated her full time to her passion; painting and writing, always looking for new forms and techniques of expression. Her painting style leads towards surrealism, having Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington as role models. She describes herself as a passionate woman who loves all her experiences, recognizing that in the face of people, essentially in their eyes, their soul is reflected. She believes that at this time Mexico needs a new stream of artists that need support to be able to dedicate themselves fully to the creation of their works. As a writer, she writes weekly in two newspapers in Mexico: El Sol de San Luis y Del Bajio, and monthly in Hominis Magazine. She has written two books of poems, and the novel «El Ángel de Sofía». She also has a foundation called «El Ángel de Sofía», which is focused on helping young people and adults from marginalized areas, to help to realize their dreams of life by promoting education, art and sports. The foundation puts special attention on the area of mental health. Tere currently collaborates in the Huasteca Potosina and the Sierra Tarahumara as well as in San Luis Potosí, where a Cultural Program was started and a «Cultural and Arts Center» was created in an abandoned market. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 07:12 Lesson 1: Life starts with family, and it ends with you 10:45 Lesson 2: How to overcome difficulties in life as a single parent 16:07 Lesson 3: Not everything that shines is made of gold 18:03 Lesson 4: Seven jobs will bring you 9 misfortunes 20:29 Lesson 5: Don’t expect anything from anyone 23:45 Affiliate Break 24:35 Lesson 6: Don’t control, let it go 29:14 Lesson 7: Love is all you need 32:38 Lesson 8: Learn how to use your energy 36:45 Lesson 9: How to love your life as you grow older 40:39 Lesson 10: The importance of Mindfulness

About Shani Raja Shani was a journalist who has written and edited for The Economist, Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal. Since leaving journalism a decade ago, Shani has gone on to become an instructor on LinkedIn Learning and Udemy, where his online writing courses have attracted more than 1 million students worldwide. Shani has also in coached TEDx speakers, taught journalism at UTS and edited copy for the likes of Microsoft, IBM, and PwC. Shani is currently writing a book that explains the craft of writing to non-specialists, and he is also working on a memoir sharing how he healed himself from terminal cancer, which he was diagnosed with four years ago. Shani recently launched The Alchemy of Writing Podcast on Spotify in which he explores the art of good communication with experts in writing, sales and public speaking. Episode Notes 00:00 Intro 02:52 Lesson 1: Thinking is Overrated and Often 22:02 Lesson 2: You Are One of One 25:47 Lesson 3: Life is an Opportunity to be Blissful 30:46 Lesson 4: Live in the Sunlight 34:46 Lesson 5 : Stop Trying to Fix People 39:04 Lesson 6: Don't Try to Squeeze Your Life into Roles 42:19 Lesson 7: Don't Trust Your Doubts Over Tangible Feelings 44:49 Lesson 8: Focus on Expressing Rather than Acquiring 54:14 Lesson 9: False Hope is Better than False Hopelessness 57:34 Lesson 10: Follow Your Excitement

Join us in celebrating the 150th episode of '10 Lessons Learned'! In this special milestone episode, we look back at the journey, hear from previous guests, and gather insights from the dedicated team behind the podcast. From valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, networking, and leadership to discussions on technology and change, this episode is packed with wisdom. Featuring contributions from Robert Hossary, Siebe Vanderzee, Diana White, Jeffrey Wang, and Yi Wang, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to five years of sharing knowledge. Watch highlights from past guests and learn why '10 Lessons Learned' continues to be a vital resource for managers, leaders, and lifelong learners.

About Aye Kari Soe Aye Kari Soe is a consultant, human rights advocate, and European-accredited lobbyist. Born in the Tham Hin refugee camp in Thailand to parents who fled a dictatorship, she settled in the Netherlands at the age of 7. Recognized by the United Nations and leading global corporations, Aye Kari Soe is a dynamic public speaker dedicated to advancing gender equity, financial empowerment, and sustainable development. She co-founded Fembitious, an initiative empowering woman to invest and achieve financial independence. She also established the Worldwide Burmese Students Academy, which provides Burmese students with critical educational resources while contributing to the broader fight for freedom and justice in Burma. As the founder of Soe Consultancy, Aye Kari Soe leads efforts in ESG compliance and human rights advocacy. Through her consultancy and auditing work, she collaborates with industries to align their practices with international human rights standards and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, striving to humanize the private sector while promoting sustainable business practices. Episode Notes Lesson 1: The Power of Childhood and Core Beliefs Lesson 2: The Power of Environment Lesson 3: Everything is Connected Lesson 4: Modern Slavery and the Fight Against Injustice Lesson 5: Purpose and Fulfillment in Career and Life Lesson 6: The Complexities of Humanity Lesson 7: The Role of Pain in Growth Lesson 8: Resilience is Built Over Time Lesson 9: The Importance of Spiritual and Emotional Well-being Lesson 10: Small Actions Lead to Big Changes

About Dr Sian Proctor and Jas Purewal Jas Purewal Jas Purewal is a research scientist in the UK and a pioneering figure in the world of analog space missions. Jas’s career journey, from an early fascination with space at the Kennedy Space Center to leading the largest analog space mission project globally, exemplifies the dynamic interplay between passion and innovation in the space industry. Growing up in Warwickshire, Jas’s path was influenced by her British Asian heritage, with a strong emphasis on education and learning. Her work today bridges cultures and scientific disciplines, bringing together diverse teams to simulate and prepare for future space missions. Dr Sian Proctor In September 2021, Dr. Sian Proctor made history when she became the first African American woman to pilot a spacecraft—and not just any spacecraft. Dr. Proctor was selected to pilot Inspiration4, the first all-civilian orbital mission to space. A scientist and geology professor at South Mountain Community College, Dr. Proctor is also a science communicator, an artist, and the founder of Space2inspire, which is rooted in her life goal to inspire others to produce art and strive for equality, inclusion, and diversity through space exploration or their own personal work. Episode Notes 04:34 What is an Analog Astronaut? 06:59 Question: What Was Your First Command Role? 10:11 Question: How Do You Handle Conflicts? 22:03 Question: What Is One Essential Skill Needed For A Successful Mission? 33:34 Question: What was your most Challenging Mission? 39:02 What Is Your Biggest Life Lesson?