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Welcome to What Really Matters powered by Weatherhead School of Management. Join full-time MBA student Ekta Khurana and Weatherhead recruitment manager Alyssa Marynowski as they explore hot topics in business and help you discover why and how these issues impact our society. When it comes to business, management and leadership, what really matters and why?

  1. 06/26/2024

    EP - 31 Path to Purpose: Navigating Career Pivots with Intentional Change ft. Camilla Celati

    Dive into the inspiring journey of Camilla Celati, who transitioned from 15 years in corporate HR to establishing a global coaching practice, Camilla Celati International. Discover how the Master of Positive Organization Development and Change (MPOD) program at Weatherhead School of Management played a crucial role in her transformation. In this episode, Camilla shares pivotal career moments and lessons learned, building her coaching brand and advice on maximizing your business school experience. Camilla's story is a powerful testament to resilience, rediscovery and creating meaningful impact.

  2. 04/22/2024

    Ep. 30 - The Business of Fashion: an Entrepreneur's Journey ft. Jackie Wachter

    On the latest episode of "What Really Matters," Weatherhead MBA candidate Serena Molina and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Jackie Wachter, co-founder and creative director of FOUNT, maker of ethically sourced handbags. Jackie talks about how she and her husband started their Cleveland-based company a decade ago, and shares lessons learned in the fashion industry along the way.

  3. 03/07/2024

    Ep. 29 - How to Maximize Your Business School Experience (ft. Nick Kuzma)

    On the latest episode of "What Really Matters," Weatherhead MBA candidate Anurag Virmani and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Nick Kuzma, Senior Risk Associate at PNC. Nick, a 2019 alum of the Full-Time MBA, talks about his journey from engineer to financial services professional. He provides key steps to success before, during and after graduate school, and discusses how Weatherhead helped advance his career.

  4. 02/12/2024

    Ep. 28 - My First 100 Days as a New Business Owner (ft. Ian Todd)

    On the latest episode of the "What Really Matters" Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) special series, Weatherhead faculty member Reid Tileston speaks with Ian Todd, who recently acquired Dott Products. Hear about the power of relationships in ETA and Ian's experiences as a new CEO. The two also discuss the impact of Cleveland-based ETA accelerator Promise Partners. Listen here. Check out the video version here on Youtube.

  5. 01/02/2024

    Ep. 27 - Taking the Plunge into Business Ownership (ft. Barbara Lindsay)

    This episode of "What Really Matters" is part of a special series on Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Weatherhead faculty member and series guest host Reid Tileston sits down with Barbara Lindsay, a 1992 Weatherhead alumna and President of Commercial Cutting. Hear Barbara discuss her journey from a corporate role in healthcare to owning a display manufacturing company. They talk about self-funded ETA, explore the importance of authenticity and perseverance, and share in-the-trenches advice. Dive right in and listen here.

  6. 04/11/2023

    EP 26 - Fintech Expanding at Weatherhead ft. Greg Harmon

    On the latest episode of "What Really Matters," Weatherhead MBA candidate Anurag Virmani and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Greg Harmon, assistant professor of banking and finance at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Greg is an experienced investor, trader and former banking executive. He is also president of Dragonfly Capital Managed Accounts. Greg discusses four new fintech offerings at Weatherhead, launching in fall 2023: a concentration in the STEM MBA, a specialization in the MS Finance program; a certificate; and an undergraduate minor. Listen here.

  7. 12/02/2022

    EP. 25 - Making Waves in Healthcare Innovation (ft. Matt McBride)

    On the latest episode of "What Really Matters," Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Matt McBride, partner at Wave Strategy, a consulting firm that accelerates innovation and commercialization in the healthcare space. Matt is a 2015 alum of the Weatherhead Executive MBA and proudly served in the United States Navy. Matt discusses the importance of creating mutually beneficial partnerships and leveraging collaboration, talks about the current and future state of healthcare innovation, and offers leadership lessons learned along the way as a U.S. veteran. Listen here.

  8. 11/04/2022

    Ep. 24 - The Magic of Renewal and Resilience (ft. Richard Boyatzis, Ph.D.)

    On the latest episode of "What Really Matters," Weatherhead MBA candidate Connor Reider and Director of Admissions Steve Scheidt sit down with Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University, and a professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology and Cognitive Science, as well as Founding Research Fellow at the Weatherhead School of Management's Coaching Research Lab. Richard discusses the importance of renewal activities in our daily lives, shares insight into recent neuroscience research and talks about the role of resilience. Sit back, relax and listen here.

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Welcome to What Really Matters powered by Weatherhead School of Management. Join full-time MBA student Ekta Khurana and Weatherhead recruitment manager Alyssa Marynowski as they explore hot topics in business and help you discover why and how these issues impact our society. When it comes to business, management and leadership, what really matters and why?

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