Unscripted with Versique

Kathy Robideau & Chris Dardis
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Unscripted with Versique is a podcast brought to you by Versique Executive, Professional, and Interim Recruiting. This series offers a personal look into the inspiring stories of successful Minnesota business leaders and the pivotal experiences that shaped who they are today. Hosted by Kathy Robideau, Chief Growth Officer, and Chris Dardis, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast goes beyond the surface to explore the backgrounds of these accomplished executives, challenging conventional assumptions about climbing the ‘traditional’ corporate ladder. Whether seeking insights into leadership, career growth, or the human stories behind business success, Unscripted delivers thought-provoking conversations that showcase how people truly make a difference.

  1. Project for Pride in Living President & CEO Karla Henderson: Making Non-Profits Sexy Again!

    8月26日

    Project for Pride in Living President & CEO Karla Henderson: Making Non-Profits Sexy Again!

    Karla started college at age 24, taking her little boy with her to Michigan State University where she earned her degree in Public Resource Management in just four years. She gained significant experience serving under Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, who led the revitalization of the Motor City. In this impactful episode, PPL President & CEO Karla Henderson sits down with Kathy & Dardy to share her career and life journey. Connect with Versique

    57 分钟
  2. Navigate Forward CEO Anne Sample: Why a Lifequake Shouldn't Shake Your Career Foundation

    8月12日

    Navigate Forward CEO Anne Sample: Why a Lifequake Shouldn't Shake Your Career Foundation

    She's held high level HR roles at Whirlpool, Pepsi (twice), Citibank, and in tech, financial services and food & beverage. So "lifequakes" come with the territory when you're navigating the world of big business. In this download, Anne Sample joins Kathy & Dardy to share her journey through corporate America to small business owner, and why communication is the key to success at every level. Connect with Versique

    1 小时 1 分钟
  3. Dan Schwarz: A Neighborhood Poker Party Leads to a Brewery, Then Full-Circle Back to His Family Business

    7月29日

    Dan Schwarz: A Neighborhood Poker Party Leads to a Brewery, Then Full-Circle Back to His Family Business

    Dan Schwarz can thank his wife Katie for at least pointing him in the right direction for success. She was the one involved in the neighborhood book and wine clubs, so Dan decided to start a poker party. That's where he met Brad Glynn, who shared his dream of owning a brewery. The two teamed up to found the popular Lift Bridge Brewing Company. Then, just over a year ago, Dan decided to return to the family business he grew up in, Jonti-Craft, maker of children's furniture. In this fascinating download, Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey with Kathy & Dardy. Connect with Versique

    36 分钟
  4. Steve Grove: How I Found Myself in the Midwest - A Memoir of Reinvention

    7月15日

    Steve Grove: How I Found Myself in the Midwest - A Memoir of Reinvention

    He's not only climbed the corporate career ladder, he's explored exotic and faraway places on his journey to become CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Stops in Tanzania, Japan, Thailand and India, then back in the US, hired as employee #85 at Google. Ultimately, like most Minnesotans who leave their home state, he found his way back and wrote a fascinating book about it. In this intriguing episode, Steve joins Kathy & Dardy to share his travels, experience and what makes the Midwest, and Minnesota in particular, so special. Connect with Versique

    54 分钟
  5. Luke Gaalswyk: Lessons From Military Service Apply to Executive Leadership Growth

    7月1日

    Luke Gaalswyk: Lessons From Military Service Apply to Executive Leadership Growth

    Integrity, collaboration and listening: Those three key words describe how District Energy St. Paul CEO Luke Gaalswyk motivates and inspires his team. The U.S. Air Force veteran has made the most of his engineering experience and teamwork in the military, ascending to the C-Suite at Ever-Green Energy in September 2022. Luke shares his life and career journey with Kathy & Chris in this inspiring episode. Connect with Versique

    40 分钟
  6. Chris Heim: How a People First Approach and Endurance Sports Play a Role in C-Suite Success

    6月17日

    Chris Heim: How a People First Approach and Endurance Sports Play a Role in C-Suite Success

    He grew up in a small Iowa town and wasn't even sure he'd go to college. But that changed one day after stocking shelves at Hy-Vee, and led Chris on an amazing career journey that combined his curiosity and tech savvy with his endless appetite for learning and growth. The Fortra Executive Chairman sits down with Kathy & Dardy to offer why being a vulnerable and transparent leader resonates, and he shares why he took on the role of Mayor of Medicine Lake. Connect with Versique

    53 分钟
  7. Tia Newcomer: The Ability to Adapt and Empower Your Leadership in Different Organizations

    6月3日

    Tia Newcomer: The Ability to Adapt and Empower Your Leadership in Different Organizations

    Her journalism and mass communications degree (with three minors) at Nebraska led to a role in... sales. That pivot at the outset of her career put Tia Newcomer on an ascending path through with the titans of industry- Revlon, Clorox, Frito Lay, HP, and later venture capital. Ultimately, a "life quake" led her to join Caringbridge as CEO. In this episode, she sits down with Kathy & Dardy to share how she's adapted, and excelled, in very different roles. Connect with Versique

    46 分钟
  8. Marisa Williams: Bringing Business Leadership to the World of Non-Profit

    5月20日

    Marisa Williams: Bringing Business Leadership to the World of Non-Profit

    Her title reads CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys, but in reality, she's a coach, cheerleader and accountability partner for her team and corporate partners. In this episode, Marisa Williams shares how she's channeled her strengths and transformed from a leader in the corporate world, to transforming the Girl Scouts across the Twin Cities and beyond. Connect with Versique

    49 分钟
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Unscripted with Versique is a podcast brought to you by Versique Executive, Professional, and Interim Recruiting. This series offers a personal look into the inspiring stories of successful Minnesota business leaders and the pivotal experiences that shaped who they are today. Hosted by Kathy Robideau, Chief Growth Officer, and Chris Dardis, Chief Experience Officer, the podcast goes beyond the surface to explore the backgrounds of these accomplished executives, challenging conventional assumptions about climbing the ‘traditional’ corporate ladder. Whether seeking insights into leadership, career growth, or the human stories behind business success, Unscripted delivers thought-provoking conversations that showcase how people truly make a difference.

信息

  • 创作者
    Kathy Robideau & Chris Dardis
  • 活跃年份
    2022年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    35
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2025 Unscripted with Versique
  • 节目网站
    Unscripted with Versique

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