Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEarly Edge – How to Deal with a Bad Boss
Episode 19
We’ve all had them—the boss who makes work harder than it should be, or worse, they’re downright abusive. In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff dive into what to do when you’re dealing with…
Published on 15 hours ago
Early Edge – Future-Proofing with AI: From Idea to Offering
Episode 18
In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff revisit a big idea from a recent conversation: how to take a business idea and turn it into a real offering. Fresh from the CPAmerica conference in Nap…
Published on 6 days, 20 hours ago
Early Edge – Positioning Yourself for the Job You Want
Episode 17
Your career growth doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by positioning yourself with intention. In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff break down the most important steps to take including de…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Early Edge – Starting Strong in a New Job or Role
Episode 16
Starting a new job, role, or project? The first 60 days can set the tone for your success. In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff share practical strategies to help you get off to a strong s…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Early Edge – Mentor vs Sponsor: What’s the Difference?
Episode 15
What’s the real difference between a mentor and a sponsor? In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff welcome back former Microsoft CMO Thom Gruhler to share stories, unpack the differences, and…
Published on 1 month ago
Early Edge – Facing Imposter Syndrome with Thom Gruhler, Former Microsoft CMO
Episode 14
Even the most accomplished leaders face moments of doubt. In this episode, Thom Gruhler, former Chief Marketing Officer at Microsoft, joins Jay and Jeff to discuss imposter syndrome—a challenge nearl…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Early Edge – Logan Campbell on Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Episode 13
Starting out in your career comes with challenges—and sometimes those challenges are deeply personal. In this episode, Jay and Jeff sit down with Logan Campbell, a recent college graduate navigating …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Early Edge – The Art of Giving (and Getting) Feedback
Episode 12
Have you ever received feedback that felt unclear—or just hard to hear? Or do you struggle to give feedback when it feels difficult? Join Jay and Jeff as they continue their communication series with…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Early Edge – Stephanie Polen on Navigating Conflict and Building Self-Awareness
Episode 11
In this episode of The Early Edge, Jay and Jeff are joined by Stephanie Polen, President of The Polen Group, for a thoughtful conversation on navigating conflict. Stephanie introduces a practical fra…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Early Edge – Madeline Westfall on Owning Your Path and Taking the First Step
Episode 10
Jay and Jeff welcome Madeline Westfall to discuss her creative path to starting a business. Madeline shares valuable lessons about creating your own path, surrounding yourself with the right people, …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago