Episodes

  • # 145 -REAL-ATABLE 2.0
    Sep 17 2024
    WE ARE BACK!!! REAL-ATABLE 2.0 is New and Improved. In this introductory episode, I share what you can expect to happen on the podcast during the 2024-2025 season! We will have a variety of experts to discuss key themes that span common career challenges, and, don’t worry- we will still have the good ‘ole interviews you are used to, where I talk with unique guests that have REAL Challenges, REAL Stories and REAL Successes! Enjoy this episode…and stay connected! Coach T
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    3 mins
  • #144 Lisa Kersey, Executive Director of Freekind
    Mar 26 2024
    I speak with my friend Lisa from Freekind, an anti human trafficking non profit organization. The mission of Freekind is to prevent human trafficking in southern Virginia, and support survivors on their journey to freedom. You may be surprised at who is impacted by this issue, and how pervasive it is throughout the United States. In addition we learn about Lisa’s path to her role as an Exec. Dir. after a specialized career in healthcare. Vulnerable, honest and heartwarming, you don’t want to miss this episode!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #143 On the Go with Jim MacLeod
    Mar 20 2024
    Listen to the interview highlights from our conversation with Jim. You can also check out our YouTube Channel TFA Soft Skills for this and other On the Go Episodes!
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    17 mins
  • #142 Emily Vickers, President iConsult
    Mar 12 2024
    Today I speak with friend and fellow female entrepreneur Emily Vickers. She is the president and founder of iConsult, a cyber, big data, transformation, and cloud architecture business. After being in operation for 10 years, she has a wealth of knowledge and insight to share. Enjoy this episode!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • #141 Tara Carcillo, CEO The Clearing
    Mar 5 2024
    Today I speak with Tara, CEO of The Clearing, a strategy and change management consulting firm. I am so excited for you to hear her career journey, her advice and her insight. I hope you feel as inspired as I did after our interview. Enjoy this episode!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #140 Matt Stevens, CEO The Honor Foundation and former Navy SEAL
    Feb 27 2024
    Today I speak with Matt Stevens – CEO of The Honor Foundation. The Honor Foundation is an organization who’s mission is to help special forces transition out of their military life and into their next chapter. Matt is a Naval Academy graduate and Navy SEAL for 26 years. He discusses his own transition into becoming the CEO and how we can all break through our own fear barriers. Enjoy this episode!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #139 On the Go Jessica Auville, Creative Director
    Feb 20 2024
    REAL-ATABLE On the Go episode includes highlights from our interview with Jessica Auville. Want to see it in video form? Check out our TFA Soft Skills YouTube Channel! Don’t forget to subscribe and leave comments. Enjoy this episode!
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    15 mins
  • #138 Rebecca Hayes, Owner Purple Hayes Gallery
    Feb 13 2024
    Today we dive into the diverse journey of Rebecca Hayes. We met at a paint party and while I’m no artist, she made me feel like one in about two hours! She is a woman of many talents. She has a financial background and owns an art studio, The Purple Hayes Gallery. She has a lot of great insight to share on creativity, loving what you do and the importance of side hustles. Enjoy this episode!
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    1 hr and 15 mins