Sustainable Ambition
Episodes
81. On the Novel Bit Flip and Ambition in Silicon Valley with Mike Trigg
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m happy to be joined by my business school classmate, Mike Trigg. Mike has worked for twenty-five years in Silicon Valley as a fo...
80. Part 2: A More Sustainable+Ambitious Year Q4 Planning - How to Avoid the End of Year Crush with Kathy Oneto
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode builds on the series that kicked off the year on planning and living a more sustainable+ambitious year. Kathy Oneto, founder of Sustainab...
79. Part 1: A More Sustainable+Ambitious Year Q3 Review & Learning - Discerning Between This and That with Kathy Oneto
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathy Oneto, founder of Sustainable Ambition, builds on the series that kicked off the year on planning and living a more sustainable...
78. On Building a Values-Aligned Career and Life with Stephanie Movahhed
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me today is Stephanie Movahhed, a leadership coach based in my hometown of San Francisco. In this conversation, Stephanie talks us through her...
77. On the Big, Bold Choice of The Self-Employed Life with Jeffrey Shaw
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Jeffrey Shaw, author of The Self Employed Life and host of the podcast of the same name. Jeffrey is a champion of self-employmen...
76. On Finding the Courage to Step Back to Go Forward in Your Career with Kathy Oneto
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, host Kathy Oneto builds on Episode 75 with Dr. Dawn Graham where they talked about building confidence to make a career switch. ...
75. On Building Confidence in Making a Career Switch with Dr. Dawn Graham
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Dawn Graham, a career switch coach and author of "Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seiz...
74. On Why I Love & Hate Arthur Brooks’ “From Strength to Strength” with Kathy Oneto
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Kathy Oneto talks about how age should not be viewed as a limiter. If we want to be ambitious in our second stage, “Go for it!...
73. On Building Your Career Operating System with Al Dea
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Al Dea, the founder of Betterwork Labs, an organization focused on helping companies create cultures where their people can thri...
72. On Career Arcs with Adventure, Grace, & Courage with Kathy Oneto
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sustainable Ambition (SA) Quick Tip, host Kathy Oneto talks about career arcs with adventure, grace, and courage. Often when people are at a c...
71. On Living Life as an Experiment with Leanne Hughes
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Leanne Hughes, an Australian businesswoman, entrepreneur, and high-performance business consultant who helps organizations lift ...
70. SA Quick Tip! On Why to Always Be Thinking about Your Next Play with Kathy Oneto
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This Sustainable Ambition (SA) Quick Tip builds on the last Quick Tip in Episode 67: On Don’t Know? Get Into Action. Many of us often get caught off...
69. Part 2: On Intentionally Living & Working with Pace with Kathy Oneto & Wade Brill
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, Wade Brill, who was on the podcast with me early on in Episode 5. Wade is a Mindfulness Coach, Podcaster a...
68. Part 1: On Intentionally Living & Working with Pace with Kathy Oneto & Wade Brill
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend, Wade Brill, who was on the podcast with me early on in Episode 5. Wade is a Mindfulness Coach, Podcaster a...
67. SA Quick Tip! On Don’t Know? Get Into Action with Kathy Oneto
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sustainable Ambition (SA) Quick Tip, host Kathy Oneto offers an antidote to not knowing what you want to do. When you don’t know, get into a...
66. On Smart Strategies to be Fulfilled at Work with Art Markman
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Art Markman, a professor of psychology, human dimensions of organizations, and marketing and vice provost of continuing and prof...
65. Part 5: On Building a Work Life after Corporate Life with Kathy Oneto & Philip VanDusen
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by my good friend and mentor, Philip VanDusen, whose been on the podcast with me two times before. Philip ...
64. A More Sustainable+Ambitious Year: Q2 Assess & Adapt with Kathy Oneto
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathy Oneto, founder of Sustainable Ambition, builds on the series that kicked off the year on planning and living a more sustainable...
63. Part 4: On Building a Work Life after Corporate Life with Kathy Oneto & Philip VanDusen
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by my good friend and mentor, Philip VanDusen, whose been on the podcast with me two times before. Philip ...
62. On Finding Motivation in Loving the Journey with Ultra-marathoner Jack Hsueh
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Jack Hsueh who is an ultra-marathoner who has run races like the Tahoe Rim Trail 100-mile race, Tor de Géants which is a 330km ...
61. Part 3: On Building a Work Life after Corporate Life with Kathy Oneto & Philip VanDusen
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 61, I’m in conversation with Philip VanDusen, whose been on the podcast with me two times before. Philip comes back to join me for this 5...
60. On The Success Factor: A Blueprint for High Performance with Ruth Gotian
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Gotian has for decades studied and researched the most successful people of our generation, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, and Olympic ch...
59. Part 2: On Building a Work Life after Corporate Life with Kathy Oneto & Philip VanDusen
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by my good friend and mentor, Philip VanDusen, whose been on the podcast with me two times before. Philip ...
58. SA Quick Tip! On Sustaining through Energizing with Kathy Oneto
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode in the series of Sustainable Ambition (SA) Quick Tips, host Kathy Oneto talks about sustaining ourselves through energizing.Often...
57. Part 1: On Building a Work Life after Corporate Life with Kathy Oneto & Philip VanDusen
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by my good friend and mentor, Philip VanDusen, whose been on the podcast with me two times before. Philip ...
56. On Career Pivots & Finding Purpose with Sarah Moore
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Sarah Moore, a partner and Director of Brand Strategy at Mission Minded, a brand strategy firm that works exclusively with nonpr...
55. On Being Ambitious with Strategic In/Action with Jinny Uppal
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Jinny Uppal, author of the new book, IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results. In this conversation, Jinny shares how the book...
54. On Following Your Own Path & Success for the 99% with Dominic DeMarco
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by my good college friend, Dominic DeMarco (who you’ll hear also goes by Mimo in friend circles), who i...
53. On A More Sustainable+Ambitious Year: Q1 Assess & Adapt with Kathy Oneto
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kathy Oneto, founder of Sustainable Ambition, builds on the series that kicked off the year on planning and living a more sustainable...
52. On Setting Your Own Pace with Kathy Oneto
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, host Kathy Oneto shares her personal experience with setting the pace in her life to not fall into the “I’m so busy” frant...
51. On Becoming Superhuman & Avoiding Reckless Ambition with Dr. Sahar Yousef
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Dr. Sahar Yousef, a cognitive neuroscientist and faculty member at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Sahar researches and...
50. On Celebrating #50 and 10 Guest Wisdom Themes for Sustainable Ambition with Kathy Oneto
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I can’t believe I’m already at Episode 50 🎉. It’s really been such a joy to be in conversation with experts, authors, and friends over the la...
49. On a Holistic, Ambitious Flex Philosophy with Annie Auerbach
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Annie Auerbach, an expert in cultural trends and co-founder of Starling, an agency which keeps brands relevant through understan...
48. On Yes! to Free Time & High Net Freedom with Jenny Blake
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by one of my favorite people and someone who has been an inspiration for my career and business, Jenny Blake. Jenny is the author o...
47. On Working Your Career Plan with Mark Herschberg
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was pleased to be joined by Mark Herschberg author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, for a conversation on...
46. On Work from the Inside Out with Tammy Gooler Loeb
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tammy Gooler Loeb, career and executive coach and author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common ...
45. On Planning a More Sustainable+Ambitious Year: Part 4 with Kathy Oneto
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathy Oneto, host and founder of Sustainable Ambition, for a 4-part series to help you plan a more sustainable+ambitious year ahead. We’ll expl...
44. On Planning a More Sustainable+Ambitious Year: Part 3 with Kathy Oneto
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathy Oneto, host and founder of Sustainable Ambition, for a 4-part series to help you plan a more sustainable+ambitious year ahead. We’ll expl...
43. On Planning a More Sustainable+Ambitious Year: Part 2 with Kathy Oneto
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathy Oneto, host and founder of Sustainable Ambition, for a 4-part series to help you plan a more sustainable+ambitious year ahead. We’ll expl...
42. On Planning a More Sustainable+Ambitious Year: Part 1 with Kathy Oneto
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kathy Oneto, host and founder of Sustainable Ambition, for a 4-part series to help you plan a more sustainable+ambitious year ahead. We’ll expl...
41. On Closing Out the Year & Welcoming 2022 with Kathy Oneto
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, host Kathy Oneto asks you to give yourself permission to pause and reflect to honor the past year. Join her for nine questions t...
40. On A Strategic Job Search that Works with Claudia Miller
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Claudia Miller, a career coach who helps clients land interviews and jobs with impressive pay raises. Claudia offers a strategic...
39. On Rethinking & Shaping Your Time with Kathy Oneto
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s modern world with its never-ending demands, we can be left feeling like time controls us more than we control our time. But what if time...
38. On Parenthood+Work & Mindful Returns with Lori Mihalich-Levin
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was thrilled to be joined by Lori Mihalich-Levin, founder and CEO of Mindful Return, to talk about parenthood+work and helping parents navigate this...
37. On A Challenge to Grant Yourself Permission with Kathy Oneto
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode, Kathy Oneto, host and founder of Sustainable Ambition, talks about the concept of permission and how it has been showing up a ...
36. On Embracing the Messiness & Success of Career Journeys with Will Schafer
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It was so wonderful to be in conversation with Will Schafer, VP of International Marketing at Beyond Meat, where he's been for 7 years through the com...
35. On Good Risk, Lifestyle Design, & Courage to Step Off the Path with Mike Murgatroyd
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend, Mike Murgatroyd. Mike is one of the people I talk to and love to seek wisdom from when making decisio...
34. On Flourishing at Work in Community & with Experimentation with Amy Bonsall
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Bonsall, founder and CEO of Nau, a business designed to support teams and individuals in flourishing at work.An...
33. On Get Done What You Want to Get Done (AKA GSD!) with Kathy Oneto
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an ambitious person who gets inspired to do a lot? You have multiple ideas, get excited about a lot of projects, and can’t help yourself but...
32. On Building Endurance for Work+Life & Effective Leadership with Katie Ceccarini
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to be joined in this episode by Katie Ceccarini, founder of Endurance Management Coaching. She is an executive coach and trainer who wo...
31. On Playing the Long Game with Dorie Clark
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I was honored to be joined by Dorie Clark to discuss her latest book, The Long Game, that was released on September 21, 2021. If you ...
30. On Work + Life as a Breadwinning Woman with Bethanie Baynes
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined by Bethanie Baynes, a tireless women’s advocate and recognized leader on the topic of breadwinning women and host of the podcast,...
29. On Permission to Glow & Epic Leadership with Kristoffer Carter
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m speaking with Kristoffer Carter (“KC”) who is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is ...
28. On Where Did My Ambition Go? with Kathy Oneto (A Solo Episode)
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you like me and wondering this summer, “Where did my ambition go?!” Ugh. Perhaps we are still in the pandemic’s “languishing” fog, as Ad...
27. On Finding Joy as a Digital Entrepreneur at 55+ with Anne LaFollette
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Anne LaFollette, the founder of Anne LaFollette Art, a thriving digital business centered around surface pattern desi...
26. On Re-Writing Your Work Re-Entry with Kathy Oneto (A Solo Episode)
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we start to look out past the end of this month and think about heading back-to-work (as kids head back-to-school, too), Kathy Oneto, Founder of Su...
25. On Burnout, Focus, & Gaining Confidence in Networks with Philip VanDusen
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m joined again by friend, mentor, and business colleague Philip VanDusen for Part 2 of our conversation. Philip was one of my first guests i...
24. On Cutting Back on Demands & Expectations with Kathy Oneto (A Summer Solo Episode)
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I offer 3 challenges to help you cut back on demands and expectations so you can create more space in your life for summer and g...
23. On Well-Being & Taking Back Control of your Day with Liz Koehler & Clare Davenport
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Koehler and Clare Davenport, both who are experts in positive psychology and well-being. They conducted research ...
22. On Ditching Imposter Syndrome with Clare Josa
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for this brilliant and action-packed episode with Clare Josa, an expert on and author of, “Ditching Imposter Syndrome.” We talk about the ...
21. On Career Transitions & Building a Sustainable Work-Life with Cathryn Caruthers
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was excited to speak with Cathryn Caruthers, an executive coach who specializes in working with senior and emerging leaders in navigating major care...
20. On Creating Space & What will Sustain You with Kathy Oneto (A Solo Episode)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I talk about creating space and what will sustain you. The topic of sustainability, creating space, and sustaining myself has be...
19. On Keeping Your Energy & Spirit Intact with Leslie Forde
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on this episode of the podcast is Leslie Forde, founder of Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs, which researches and illuminates stress, self-care a...
18. On "Strong Like Water" & Leaning into Vulnerability with Laila Tarraf
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Laila Tarraf, a senior human resource executive who is currently the Chief People Officer of Allbirds, a sustainable ...
17. On Getting Control of Burnout with Talia Rosenblum
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who are ambitious, it can be easy get to a point of burnout. So to live in a Sustainable Ambition way, we need to find tools to help u...
16. On Creating the Life I Want with Christine Bader & Eva Dienel
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was so excited to speak with Christine Bader and Eva Dienel about their important work at “The Life I Want.” Christine and Eva are both idealist...
15. On Choosing the Career & Life that is Right for Us with Mala Singh
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mala Singh is the Chief People Officer (CPO) of Electronic Arts. I had the pleasure of working with Mala when she was Chief People Officer at Minted, ...
14. On Managing Your $ to Support your Life with Bridget Jones
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I’m in conversation with Bridget Jones, a finance coach and founder of Smart Sister Finance. Prior to Smart Sister, Bridget worked ...
13. On Uncertainty & Living in Not Knowing (A Solo Episode)
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On another solo episode, I share some thoughts on a topic that has come up a lot over the last year during the pandemic… And that is the concept of ...
12. On Your Second Half & Leaning into Growth with Stephanie Carter
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I loved being in conversation with Stephanie Carter, founder of The Verse, a media platform designed and delivered by grown-ups, for grown-ups, built ...
11. On Finding Career Clarity & Permission with Lisa Lewis Miller
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I welcome Lisa Lewis Miller, career change expert, author, and founder of Career Clarity, a company helping individuals step int...
10. On So, what is Sustainable Ambition™? (My First Solo Episode!)
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is my first solo episode! I thought I’d share with you just what I mean by Sustainable Ambition and why I think it’s an important concept for...
9. On A Year Off & Deviating from the Norm with David Brown
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on this episode is friend, author, and traveler David Brown. David and I met working in the marketing and branding world, but we also have ...
8. On Paying Attention & Knowing Your Strengths with Maghan Haggerty
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Maghan Haggerty, founder of Connecting Dots Coaching & Consulting and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. I wante...
7. On Powerfully Managing your Career & Talent Mobility with Amber Beam
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me on this episode of the Sustainable Ambition Podcast is Amber Beam, a collaborator and fellow career coach who brings wisdom around managing...
6. On Navigating Careers & Building Your Personal Brand with Philip VanDusen
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Sustainable Ambition Podcast, I'm joined by friend, mentor, and business colleague Philip VanDusen. Philip is one of my favorit...
5. On Managing Overwhelm & Radical Self-Care with Wade Brill
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I was thrilled to be joined by Wade Brill, a Mindfulness Coach, the Centered in the City podcast host, and Speaker who helps busy professionals experi...
4. On Clarifying, Claiming, and Communicating Your Why with Rebecca Williams
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Williams, Story Coach, Executive Communications Coach, and a Brand Storyteller, joins me to discuss the importance of clarifying your story, c...
3. On Curiosity, Learning, and Not Getting Locked In with Tim Galpin
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by friend Tim Galpin who is currently Senior Lecturer of Strategy & Innovation and Academic Director of the MBA prog...
2. On Building Better Work-Life Integration with Heather Ainsworth
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, I'm joined by Heather Ainsworth, my friend and the CEO and Founder of Workable Concept. Heather is an expert in helping organiza...
1. On Starting Your Second Life Now with Geoff Tanner
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this first interview on the Sustainable Ambition Podcast, I was thrilled to be joined by a friend and former client, Geoff Tanner, who is currently...