The John Poelstra Show

The John Poelstra Show


Latest Episodes

133: How to Handle a Demanding Boss Without Burning Out
April 21, 2025

A previous client asks for help navigating their own burn out while dealing with a demanding boss.

132: Not Your Mother’s Library with Sarah Johnson
March 21, 2025

Sarah Johnson is a library science educator and social worker. She joins me to explain the evolving role of public libraries in modern society.

131: Career Coaching Isn’t a Crystal Ball with Tammi Scott
December 06, 2024

Tammi Scott shares her approach to career coaching and helps me understand what career coaching is and isn't.

129: Fusing 40 Years of HR, Leadership Development and Life Lessons with Mark Rumbles
August 19, 2024

Mark Rumbles reflects on his career of 40 years, what he's learned in the leadership development space and what's next for him.

128: Demystifying AI with Doug Hunter
August 03, 2024

Doug Hunter and I discuss artificial intelligence (AI), including how it works, its impact on various aspects of life and work and how to get started with it.

127: Improve Your Job Search with Email: Tammi Scott
July 08, 2024

Tammi Scott shares her unique approach to finding new job opportunities by emailing people she knows.

126: Out of the Job Hive, Into the Beehive: Nick Accordino’s Layoff to Apiary Tale
May 14, 2024

Nick Accordino shares the emotional rollercoaster of being laid-off, searching for a new job, and landing a new fulfilling role.

125: Avoiding Networking and Job Search Futility with Stephen Warley
May 06, 2024

Stephen Warley joins me to explore why your job search and networking strategies aren't working and what to do instead.

124: Seth Vore–Wouldn’t It Be Crazy If…
April 13, 2024

Seth Vore joins me again to recap the final leg of his family's 6,000 mile boat journey. We also revisit the original question that turned this dream into reality.

122: Learning About the Landmark Forum with Michael Marvosh
February 05, 2024

Michael Marvosh joins me to share his experiences and perspective on the Landmark Forum. I've heard a variety of things about it over the years and I was curious to get his take.