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Tansley Stearns
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Each week, Tansley Stearns and Ryan Brown, longtime executives and friends, approach the unspoken rules of executive circles and tribes. Together, they provide insights to young professionals making their way into rooms dominated by Gen Xers and Millennials and make the perfect landing.

  1. 9 FEB

    When You Mess Up, How You Fess Up

    This week on Third Fork, Tansley and Ryan dig into what to do (and what not to do) when you know you’ve messed up. Tansley shares her hot take on apologies, Ryan breaks down why real accountability actually matters, and together they unpack why owning your mistakes is essential—especially in an innovative culture. They also explore apologies from both the over-apologizer and the under-apologizer perspective. Don’t mess it up. Listen to the episode!

    14 min

  2. 3 FEB

    Rewind: Pestering Progress: How to Create Immediate Impact

    A throwback epsiode from 2025 w/ guest co-host Lauren Culp: Get ready to learn from a true trailblazer in the credit union space! This week on Third Fork, Tansley Stearns chats with Lauren Culp, Executive Director of the National Credit Union Foundation, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Having led impactful initiatives throughout her career, Lauren shares her secrets for making a swift and lasting impression in new roles, building a reputation as a respected leader, and navigating complex office dynamics. Plus, she reveals the value of being a "respected pest": persistently pursuing goals while earning the trust and support of others. Tune in for valuable insights on accelerating your career growth and becoming a force for positive change in your organization.

    27 min

  3. 26 ENE

    Rewind: Milestones That Matter: Why We Pause, Reflect, and Celebrate

    We have a lot to celebrate this week as we become orsa credit union! Enjoy this throwback about why stopping and celebrating a milestone like this is important. REWIND: Milestones That Matter: Why We Pause, Reflect, and Celebrate This week on Third Fork, Tansley and Ryan delve into the complex, yet meaningful, world of milestones, from birthdays and graduations to retirements, work anniversaries, and promotions, and everything in between. Whether you’re the type to throw a party, create a viral social post, or quietly journal in your favorite notebook, milestones are more than markers of time. They’re powerful tools for reflection, renewal, and recognition.  Meanwhile, our hosts explore what feels authentic (and what doesn’t) when it comes to professional milestones like work anniversaries and exits. What should we do more of? What are we overthinking?

    14 min

  4. 19 ENE

    What Should We Leave Behind in 2025

    Say hello to 2026. Tansley and Ryan kick off the new year by sharing what they’re leaving behind in 2025—from habits and social media trends to workout apps that started to sap the joy from movement (sorry, Apple 👀). While fitness stays firmly in their 2026 plans, they’re both skeptical of rigid work resolutions—Ryan is done with unprioritized tasks that drain energy, and Tansley gets curious about long executive leadership trips and who actually has time for them. What is staying? A shared belief that development and education are powerful ways to grow in the year ahead. Light, unfiltered, and the perfect bite to get us ready for the new year. Tag Tansley and Ryan on social and share what you’re leaving behind in 2025.

    11 min

  5. 13 ENE

    Flexing and Stretching into New Opportunities

    In this episode, Tansley and Ryan explore what it means to be adaptive in both work and home life—and how flexibility can open the door to meaningful growth and new opportunities. They also unpack the potential pitfalls of moving too fast, including what can happen when we don’t pause to consider the humans we’re working alongside. Drawing on personal experience, Tansley reflects on early career stretch opportunities that shaped her perspective, while together they discuss how to set healthy boundaries around flexibility—embracing development and change without losing balance, clarity, or care for others.

    15 min

  6. 24/11/2025

    A Third Fork Q&A

    Today’s episode of Third Fork centers on audience questions they’ve never seen before. No prep. No scripts. Just real talk. Tansley and Ryan dig into the messy middle of career growth. How to build skills when you’re not sure where you’re headed next, what it looks like to advance without a perfectly mapped-out path, and why starting your day early might quietly be the most underrated power move in the workplace. They also get candid about impostor syndrome (yes, it still pops up) and share how to cultivate genuine relationships with leaders without feeling like you’re networking.  If you’ve ever wished someone would tell you the truth about career momentum with heart, humor, and a little tough love, this one’s for you.

    22 min

  7. 10/11/2025

    Career Myths: The Ones Worth Busting (and Keeping)

    This week, Tansley and Ryan unpack the biggest career myths we’ve all been told. From “follow your passion” to “climb the ladder.” Ryan shares why chasing passion might actually lead you in circles and diminish the joy you find in a hobby you are passionate about. Tansley challenges the idea of perfect work-life balance, arguing instead for a life filled with what truly fuels you. Together, they explore why lateral moves can spark just as much growth as promotions, and why “sales” isn’t a dirty word. It’s how we all move ideas forward.

    14 min

  8. 03/11/2025

    Worth the Ask: Negotiations 101

    Negotiating pay can feel like walking a tightrope in dress shoes.  Ryan’s been on both sides of the table, coaching candidates and now extending offers, and he’s seen how the script changes depending on your role, your leverage, and your timing.  Tansley admits she once didn’t even know salary negotiation was a thing. The two unpack what compensation really means beyond the paycheck. From knowing how to start the conversation, to understanding how to collect enough information to make a decision. This one’s for anyone standing at the start of a new career path wondering just how much power they actually have.

    19 min
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Each week, Tansley Stearns and Ryan Brown, longtime executives and friends, approach the unspoken rules of executive circles and tribes. Together, they provide insights to young professionals making their way into rooms dominated by Gen Xers and Millennials and make the perfect landing.

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  • Creador
    Tansley Stearns
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    37
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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