https://simplecast.com Post MBA Pivot with Victoria Hefty Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty and welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This podcast is for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot but are struggling to figure out what's next. Whether you're playing around with the idea of a career transition, feeling stuck in analysis paralysis, this show will help you rethink your approach and craft a better way. To learn more about me, visit postmbapivot.com. 2021 Post MBA Pivot en Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:00:55 +0000 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:58:29 +0000 https://www.postmbapivot.com/ Post MBA Pivot with Victoria Hefty https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2fa64cdc-fc8d-4bed-a016-0a855ab9d5cd/edbce067-829f-4dcf-8d2e-fb68dbb06766/3000x3000/the-post-mba-pivot-podcast-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.postmbapivot.com/ episodic Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty and welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This podcast is for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot but are struggling to figure out what's next. Whether you're playing around with the idea of a career transition, feeling stuck in analysis paralysis, this show will help you rethink your approach and craft a better way. To learn more about me, visit postmbapivot.com. Victoria Hefty no https://feeds.simplecast.com/_rzHKkgW career, career change, career pivot, exit strategy, mba, pivot, postmba Victoria Hefty victoria@postmbapivot.com 06f684e8-1bcc-4fc2-9f4a-92df2486004b What's Right For Me? A Non-Traditional Path to HBS and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today's guest had a remarkable journey to Harvard Business School, which included turning down an acceptance to Harvard undergrad, and carving out a non-traditional post-MBA path and getting involved with search funds.

Listen as he shares his experience becoming the CEO of a small private business and pursuing a purpose-filled role that supports his values, faith, and family.
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Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today's guest had a remarkable journey to Harvard Business School, which included turning down an acceptance to Harvard undergrad, and carving out a non-traditional post-MBA path and getting involved with search funds.

Listen as he shares his experience becoming the CEO of a small private business and pursuing a purpose-filled role that supports his values, faith, and family.
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]]> What's Right For Me? A Non-Traditional Path to HBS and Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Victoria Hefty 00:39:07 Today's guest had a remarkable journey to Harvard Business School, which included turning down an acceptance to Harvard undergrad, and carving out a non-traditional post-MBA path and getting involved with search funds. Listen as he shares his experience becoming the CEO of a small private business and pursuing a purpose-filled role that supports his values, faith, and family. Today's guest had a remarkable journey to Harvard Business School, which included turning down an acceptance to Harvard undergrad, and carving out a non-traditional post-MBA path and getting involved with search funds. Listen as he shares his experience becoming the CEO of a small private business and pursuing a purpose-filled role that supports his values, faith, and family. post mba, entrepreneurship through acquisition, hbs, career pivot, search funds, mba, accounting, harvard, career change, finance, victoria hefty, career transition, career coach, harvard business school no full 8 1 2e8f10df-77aa-4166-b558-666d7c839f0a An Open-Ended Sabbatical: Leaving The Post-MBA Corporate Grind Behind To Travel The World This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who after being denied a sabbatical request from his multinational company, laid the groundwork to leave the corporate grind behind and travel the world. Once he hit his savings goal, he walked away, and a new world opened up.

Listen as he shares how he mentally and financially prepared to take his post-MBA pivot, spent 2 summers taking language classes, and redefined his relationship to his work. 

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Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who after being denied a sabbatical request from his multinational company, laid the groundwork to leave the corporate grind behind and travel the world. Once he hit his savings goal, he walked away, and a new world opened up.

Listen as he shares how he mentally and financially prepared to take his post-MBA pivot, spent 2 summers taking language classes, and redefined his relationship to his work. 

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]]> An Open-Ended Sabbatical: Leaving The Post-MBA Corporate Grind Behind To Travel The World Victoria Hefty 00:39:17 Today, you will hear from a guest who after being denied a sabbatical request from his multinational company, laid the groundwork to leave the corporate grind behind and travel the world. Once he hit his savings goal, he walked away, and a new world opened up. Listen as he shares how he mentally and financially prepared to take his post-MBA pivot, spent 2 summers taking language classes, and redefined his relationship to his work. Today, you will hear from a guest who after being denied a sabbatical request from his multinational company, laid the groundwork to leave the corporate grind behind and travel the world. Once he hit his savings goal, he walked away, and a new world opened up. Listen as he shares how he mentally and financially prepared to take his post-MBA pivot, spent 2 summers taking language classes, and redefined his relationship to his work. post mba, travel the world, career pivot, mba, accounting, chicago booth, financial services, language school, sabbatical, career change, finance, victoria hefty, career transition, career coach no full 7 1 8f18e065-5112-4e13-9706-9f4bc6796ae5 Starting An Investment Firm: Chicago Booth MBA Shares Motivations for Launching His Firm and Lessons He Has Learned Six Years In This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who, unlike his classmates who took corporate roles, decided to jump straight into entrepreneurship by starting an investment firm just months after graduating from Chicago Booth. Six years later, the firm continues to be successful. 

Listen as he shares the motivations, lessons, and advice he would give to other MBAs interested in pursuing entrepreneurship in the investment space.  

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Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who, unlike his classmates who took corporate roles, decided to jump straight into entrepreneurship by starting an investment firm just months after graduating from Chicago Booth. Six years later, the firm continues to be successful. 

Listen as he shares the motivations, lessons, and advice he would give to other MBAs interested in pursuing entrepreneurship in the investment space.  

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]]> Starting An Investment Firm: Chicago Booth MBA Shares Motivations for Launching His Firm and Lessons He Has Learned Six Years In Victoria Hefty 00:27:27 Today, you will hear from a guest who, unlike his classmates who took corporate roles, decided to jump straight into entrepreneurship by starting an investment firm just months after graduating from Chicago Booth. Six years later, the firm continues to be successful. Listen as he shares the motivations, lessons, and advice he would give to other MBAs interested in pursuing entrepreneurship in the investment space. Today, you will hear from a guest who, unlike his classmates who took corporate roles, decided to jump straight into entrepreneurship by starting an investment firm just months after graduating from Chicago Booth. Six years later, the firm continues to be successful. Listen as he shares the motivations, lessons, and advice he would give to other MBAs interested in pursuing entrepreneurship in the investment space. post mba, career pivot, mba, accounting, investment firm, investment firm, chicago booth, financial services, career change, finance, why should white guys have all the fun?, reginald lewis, victoria hefty, career transition, university of chicago, career coach no full 6 1 a41a2f6b-08fe-4b07-b57b-696084668bb0 From Financial Services to Big Tech: Chicago Booth MBA Takes Charge Of His Career Using A Career Coach and His Network This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who went back to financial services after completing his MBA, but nine years later, a company divestiture made him realize that he needed to take charge of his career, and he shifted to Tech with the help of a career coach.

Whether you have been overlooked for a promotion, are going through a company reorg, or have hit a plateau at work, this episode is for you. 

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]]> Sat, 7 Aug 2021 21:43:46 +0000 victoria@postmbapivot.com (Victoria Hefty) https://www.postmbapivot.com/podcast/episode5 This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who went back to financial services after completing his MBA, but nine years later, a company divestiture made him realize that he needed to take charge of his career, and he shifted to Tech with the help of a career coach.

Whether you have been overlooked for a promotion, are going through a company reorg, or have hit a plateau at work, this episode is for you. 

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]]> From Financial Services to Big Tech: Chicago Booth MBA Takes Charge Of His Career Using A Career Coach and His Network Victoria Hefty 00:30:48 Today, you will hear from a guest who went back to financial services after completing his MBA, but nine years later, a company divestiture made him realize that he needed to take charge of his career, and he methodically shifted to Tech with the help of a career coach. Whether you have been overlooked for a promotion, are going through a company reorg, or have hit a plateau at work, this episode is for you. Today, you will hear from a guest who went back to financial services after completing his MBA, but nine years later, a company divestiture made him realize that he needed to take charge of his career, and he methodically shifted to Tech with the help of a career coach. Whether you have been overlooked for a promotion, are going through a company reorg, or have hit a plateau at work, this episode is for you. twitter, post mba, jp morgan, career pivot, microsoft, pinterest, facebook, apple, j.p. morgan, google, mba, chicago booth, financial services, divestiture, amazon, career change, finance, victoria hefty, career transition, university of chicago, career coach no full 5 1 19888d9e-b748-4a64-ab11-a368b42f746f What Career Changers Should Know About Pivoting to Private Equity from an HBS MBA/M.D. Alum This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from Kyle Dempsey, who received his MBA from Harvard Business School, his MD from Harvard Medical School, and worked for Bain and Company before moving into Private Equity.

Listen as he shares what career changers should know if they are interested in working in Private Equity and get clarity on how to move beyond the buzzwords and understand the different areas within this industry.

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]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 17:56:06 +0000 victoria@postmbapivot.com (Victoria Hefty) https://www.postmbapivot.com/podcast/episode4 This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from Kyle Dempsey, who received his MBA from Harvard Business School, his MD from Harvard Medical School, and worked for Bain and Company before moving into Private Equity.

Listen as he shares what career changers should know if they are interested in working in Private Equity and get clarity on how to move beyond the buzzwords and understand the different areas within this industry.

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]]> What Career Changers Should Know About Pivoting to Private Equity from an HBS MBA/M.D. Alum Victoria Hefty 00:29:50 Today, you will hear from Kyle Dempsey, who received his MBA from Harvard Business School, his MD from Harvard Medical School, and worked for Bain and Company before moving into Healthcare Private Equity. Listen as he shares what career changers should know if they are interested in working in Private Equity and get clarity on how to move beyond the buzzwords and understand the different areas within this industry. Today, you will hear from Kyle Dempsey, who received his MBA from Harvard Business School, his MD from Harvard Medical School, and worked for Bain and Company before moving into Healthcare Private Equity. Listen as he shares what career changers should know if they are interested in working in Private Equity and get clarity on how to move beyond the buzzwords and understand the different areas within this industry. post mba, pe, strategy&, healthcare, consulting, career pivot, harvard medical school, private equity, accenture, mba, early stage, bcg, bain, md, career change, bain and company, victoria hefty, healthcare investment, mckinsey, career transition, harvard business school no full 4 1 695e7bca-1b4c-4738-88e4-867aa19d2173 From Investment Banking to Consulting and Tech, Searching for Meaning in Retail This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who spent time as an Investment Banker then Consultant and worked in Tech before finding a role that fully allowed her to use her passion and knowledge about the business of Retail.

Listen as she shares the highs and lows of working in industries that many post MBAs covet but left her searching for something more. 

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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:57:30 +0000 victoria@postmbapivot.com (Victoria Hefty) https://www.postmbapivot.com/podcast/episode3 This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

Hi, I'm Victoria Hefty, and welcome to the Post-MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school.

Today, you will hear from a guest who spent time as an Investment Banker then Consultant and worked in Tech before finding a role that fully allowed her to use her passion and knowledge about the business of Retail.

Listen as she shares the highs and lows of working in industries that many post MBAs covet but left her searching for something more. 

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]]> From Investment Banking to Consulting and Tech, Searching for Meaning in Retail Victoria Hefty 00:24:33 Today, you will hear from a guest you will hear from a guest who spent time as an Investment Banker then Consultant and worked in Tech before finding a role that fully allowed her to use her passion and knowledge about the business of Retail. Listen as she shares the highs and lows of working in industries that many post MBAs covet but left her searching for something more. Today, you will hear from a guest you will hear from a guest who spent time as an Investment Banker then Consultant and worked in Tech before finding a role that fully allowed her to use her passion and knowledge about the business of Retail. Listen as she shares the highs and lows of working in industries that many post MBAs covet but left her searching for something more. tech, strategy&, jp morgan, goldman sachs, consulting, career pivot, accenture, mba, retail, financial services, bcg, bain, deloitte, career change, citi, victoria hefty, mckinsey, career transition no full 3 1 6ecead4c-f7be-4253-aa62-54c994af5041 Duke Fuqua MBA Leaves Financial Services after 10 Years in Equity Research and Asset Management This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

I’m Victoria Hefty and welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This is a podcast for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot but are struggling to figure out what's next.

Today, you will hear from a guest who went to Morehouse and Duke's Fuqua School of Business and pivoted away from Financial Services after working in Equity Research and Asset Management. Listen as he shares his motivation for getting his MBA, the key moments that altered his career, and what he has learned from re-telling his story. 

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]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2021 03:27:12 +0000 victoria@postmbapivot.com (Victoria Hefty) https://www.postmbapivot.com/podcast/episode2 This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

I’m Victoria Hefty and welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This is a podcast for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot but are struggling to figure out what's next.

Today, you will hear from a guest who went to Morehouse and Duke's Fuqua School of Business and pivoted away from Financial Services after working in Equity Research and Asset Management. Listen as he shares his motivation for getting his MBA, the key moments that altered his career, and what he has learned from re-telling his story. 

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]]> Duke Fuqua MBA Leaves Financial Services after 10 Years in Equity Research and Asset Management Victoria Hefty 00:28:52 Today, you will hear from a guest who went to Morehouse and Duke's Fuqua School of Business and pivoted away from Financial Services after working in Equity Research and Asset Management. Listen as he shares his motivation for getting his MBA, the key moments that altered his career, and what he has learned from re-telling his story. Today, you will hear from a guest who went to Morehouse and Duke's Fuqua School of Business and pivoted away from Financial Services after working in Equity Research and Asset Management. Listen as he shares his motivation for getting his MBA, the key moments that altered his career, and what he has learned from re-telling his story. post mba, morehouse, fuqua school of business, career pivot, equity research, mba, asset management, financial services, duke, fuqua mba, career change, victoria hefty, investment management, career transition no full 2 1 0f815bae-f170-4e90-90bd-8939b93a293b Seth Godin Talks About His Stanford GSB Experience, When to Quit Your Job, and How to Find Your Next Career This episode is brought to you by PostMBAPivot.com

To  watch a video of this interview, go here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDP_dlUfGhY

I’m Victoria Hefty and welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This is a podcast for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot but are struggling to figure out what's next.

Today you will hear about key moments in Seth Godin's own Post MBA Pivot and get a taste of his writing and ideas around….

• Knowing when to quit

• Understanding you are not your resume. You are your work

• Why playing it safe is risky.

• Embracing self-determination and leading

This episode is designed to set the stage and frame the stories you will hear from other MBA professionals in future episodes this season.

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To  watch a video of this interview, go here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDP_dlUfGhY

I’m Victoria Hefty and welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, where I share stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This is a podcast for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot but are struggling to figure out what's next.

Today you will hear about key moments in Seth Godin's own Post MBA Pivot and get a taste of his writing and ideas around….

• Knowing when to quit

• Understanding you are not your resume. You are your work

• Why playing it safe is risky.

• Embracing self-determination and leading

This episode is designed to set the stage and frame the stories you will hear from other MBA professionals in future episodes this season.

If you liked this episode, please leave a rating or short review! 

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]]> Seth Godin Talks About His Stanford GSB Experience, When to Quit Your Job, and How to Find Your Next Career Seth Godin 00:35:38 Today you will hear about key moments in Seth Godin's own Post MBA Pivot and get a taste of his writing and ideas around…. • Knowing when to quit • Understanding you are not your resume. You are your work • Why playing it safe is risky. • Embracing self-determination and leading This episode is designed to set the stage and frame the stories you will hear from other MBA professionals in future episodes this season. Today you will hear about key moments in Seth Godin's own Post MBA Pivot and get a taste of his writing and ideas around…. • Knowing when to quit • Understanding you are not your resume. You are your work • Why playing it safe is risky. • Embracing self-determination and leading This episode is designed to set the stage and frame the stories you will hear from other MBA professionals in future episodes this season. post mba, career, linchpin, career pivot, this is marketing, the dip, mba, quitting your job, post mba pivot, seth godin, stanford gsb, resumes, career change, pivot, victoria hefty, career transition no full 1 1 30f63b0b-bed0-4df6-bfc0-0119fbcf9093 Post MBA Pivot with Victoria Hefty Welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, which shares the stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This is a podcast for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot, but are struggling to figure out what's next.

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This episode is brought to you by Post MBA Pivot

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]]> Post MBA Pivot with Victoria Hefty Victoria Hefty 00:01:10 Welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, which shares the stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This is a podcast for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot, but are struggling to figure out what's next. This episode is brought to you by Post MBA Pivot https://www.postmbapivot.com Welcome to the Post MBA Pivot podcast, which shares the stories of professionals who took unexpected, interesting, or unique paths after graduating from business school. This is a podcast for MBA professionals who want to make a pivot, but are struggling to figure out what's next. This episode is brought to you by Post MBA Pivot https://www.postmbapivot.com career switch, career, mba, postmba, career change, pivot, victoria hefty, career changer no trailer 1