Kat is the CEO of Jigsaw Solutions, Inc. where she works with companies as an organizational development consultant, team and career coach. Kat started her career in staffing and Human Resources working for Charles Schwab, Barclays Global Investors, Spirent Communications, Cloudera and several technology start -up companies. Kat's focus today is helping companies build and retain strong teams with constructive cultures. Kat practices and coaches her clients how to have a growth mindset to facilitate desired change in their work and careers. She is a firm believer that each individual is the CEO of their career and lives.
Kat lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her fabulous husband John, and their two cats. She loves to cook, hike and travel. She’s fascinated with dolphins and whales, and has had the opportunity to swim with them in Hawaii and Tonga. She strives to live a peaceful, joyful, and meaningful life with lots of laughter!
Kathleen Nelson Troyer has hosted 94 Episodes.
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Episode 82: Truth in Background Checks
May 17th, 2022 | 17 mins 33 secs
Liz and Kat talk about background checks in job applications.
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Episode 81: Managing Gen Z and intergenerational communication with Dr Carrie Root
April 12th, 2022 | 42 mins 45 secs
Liz and Kat talk with Dr Carrie Root about managing Gen Z in the workplace and intergenerational communication.
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Episode 80: Millennial Management with Emily Tsitrian
February 22nd, 2022 | 45 mins 45 secs
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Episode 79: Be Prepared for Networking!
January 18th, 2022 | 23 mins 55 secs
Liz and Kat talk about how to show up for a call with an executive. Don't waste their time!
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Episode 77: Bereavement Leave
December 21st, 2021 | 20 mins 8 secs
Liz and Kat talk about bereavement leave, what it is, how to discuss it and request leave at work, and how to manage at work if you or a colleague needs to take some time off.
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Episode 76: Follow Your Path with Dr Carol Parker Walsh
December 8th, 2021 | 56 mins 15 secs
Liz and Kat talk with Carol Parker Walsh about and how you can find your path, even in mid-life.
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Episode 75: How to give notice at a new job
November 23rd, 2021 | 10 mins 8 secs
Liz and Kat answer a listener question: how do I give notice that I'm quitting at a job I just started?
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Episode 74: New Job Checklist
November 9th, 2021 | 20 mins 29 secs
Liz and Kat talk about what to do when you're starting a new job.
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Episode 73: Job search and resume tips from a recruiter - with Michele Olivier
October 26th, 2021 | 56 mins 53 secs
Liz and Kat talk with a coach and recruiting insider about what to do - and not to do - with your resume and your job search.
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Episode 71: When a Colleague Quits
September 28th, 2021 | 10 mins 39 secs
Liz and Kat answer a listener question about what to say when a coworker quits, and why they might not want to tell you the real answer!