ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to Classroom to Corner Office, where host and college educator Chris brings real-world career wisdom straight to you - no corporate jargon, no sugarcoating, just the truth about what it takes to build a meaningful career. Each episode features candid conversations with professionals from across industries and at different stages of their career journeys - from fresh grads finding their footing to executives who’ve climbed all the way to the corner office.
Whether you’re a college student, a career changer, or someone just trying to navigate the chaos of professional life, you’ll get practical hints, tips, and strategies to help you move with purpose, avoid common missteps, and position yourself for long-term success.
Think of it as your inside track to career advice - straight from people who’ve actually lived it.
Whether you’re a college student, a career changer, or someone just trying to navigate the chaos of professional life, you’ll get practical hints, tips, and strategies to help you move with purpose, avoid common missteps, and position yourself for long-term success.
Think of it as your inside track to career advice - straight from people who’ve actually lived it.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
35 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
26 episodes
since Oct. 19, 2025
episodic
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This week's episode is with Mark Carson, who serves as a Director of Compliance & Logistics in the trucking industry. Mark discusses how he arrived at his current role after serving in event planning and hospitality, strategies to apply previous experience to new opportunities, and dispelling …
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Jake Colega shares how his academic and professional journey led him to working at Google as a Software Engineer. He shares valuable insights on exploring career paths in college, internship experiences, and early career decisions. Additionally, Jake discussed the importance of setting goals and un…
In this episode, Chris interviews Jeff Tice, Chief of Staff at an advertising agency, discussing his career journey from higher education to marketing / advertising. Jeff emphasizes the importance of building relationships, storytelling in marketing, and offers advice for college students, especial…
In this episode of Classroom to Corner Office, Dr. Thomas Weinandy shares his journey from academia to becoming a principal economist at Upside. He discusses the importance of data analysis, empathy in business, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce. Dr. Weinandy emphasizes the…
In this episode of Classroom to Corner Office, Chris interviews Mark Donnelly, who shares his unique journey from Belfast to a full-time role at EY. Mark discusses his transition from college soccer to the workforce, the importance of teamwork, and the skills he developed through his experiences. H…
In this episode of Classroom to Corner Office Career Talks, Chris talks to Patrick, a physical therapist, about his journey into the healthcare field. Patrick shares his educational background, the challenges he faced in his early career, and the insights he gained while working in outpatient thera…
In this episode of Classroom to Corner Office, Chris interviews Adwit Lamichhane, an asset-based lending consultant. Adwit shares his unconventional career journey, starting from a major in computer information systems to transitioning into entrepreneurship and finally landing in the banking sector…
In this episode of Classroom to Corner Office, Ben Johnson discusses his career journey - from graduating during COVID to becoming a Sales Engineer. He discusses the importance of mentorship, learning from mistakes, and navigating life transitions, including his involvement in local government. Be…
In this episode of Classroom to Corner Office, Chris interviews Eric Ferguson, a sales professional at Siemens specializing in smart building technology. Eric shares his journey from college to his current role, emphasizing the importance of networking, continuous learning, and being proactive in c…
In this episode of Classroom to Corner Office, Dr. Vincent Mumford shares his journey through academia and intercollegiate athletics, discussing the balance between faculty and administrative roles, the importance of building relationships, and the skills necessary for career transitions. He emphas…
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