Kathleen Nelson Troyer
Co-Host of Real Job Talk
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 97 Episodes.
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Episode 61: Managing up with Mary Abbajay
May 4th, 2021 | 43 mins
Kat and Liz talk about how to manage your manager and learn what they need, especially as many continue to work remotely.
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Episode 60: Communicating Globally with Raúl Sánchez and Dan Bullock
April 19th, 2021 | 53 mins 42 secs
Liz and Kat talk with two NYU professors about how to write for an international audience.
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Episode 59: Follow Your Energy with Chris Gaither
April 6th, 2021 | 52 mins 17 secs
Liz and Kat welcome back Chris Gaither to talk career pivoting, passion, and energy.
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Episode 58: Look out for your career as you get started with Bob and Nick Slater
March 23rd, 2021 | 52 mins 40 secs
Kat and Liz talk about starting out your career with Bob and Nick Slater, authors of Look Out Above!
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Episode 57: Recruiters: understanding the different types
March 9th, 2021 | 29 mins 44 secs
Liz and Kat break down the different types of recruiters you may encounter in your career.
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Episode 56: Real Leadership with Jennifer Mackin
February 23rd, 2021 | 46 mins 3 secs
Liz ane Kat talk about fostering leadership with Jennifer Mackin, leadership expert & author of "Leaders Deserve Better".
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Episode 55: The Art of Quitting
February 9th, 2021 | 34 mins 35 secs
Liz and Kat talk about quitting.
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Episode 54: Envisioning 2021 with L’areal Lipkins
January 26th, 2021 | 54 mins 34 secs
Liz and Kat talk with L'areal Lipkins about goals, vision boards, and adopting the right mindset.
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Episode 53: Landing a real job in this virtual world with Jason Levin
January 12th, 2021 | 45 mins 39 secs
Kat and Liz talk about mindset to search for a job when very few office jobs are in person.
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Episode 52: Coming Together to End 2020 with David Campt
December 22nd, 2020 | 54 mins 29 secs
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Episode 51: Imposter Syndrome with Joep Piscaer
December 8th, 2020 | 34 mins 23 secs
Liz and Kat talk about imposter syndrome with technologist Joep Piscaer.
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Episode 50: Quitting your job to balance multiple jobs, multiple roles with Adam Bertram
November 24th, 2020 | 54 mins 59 secs
Liz and Kat talk with "Adam the Automator" about quitting his job and balancing multiple jobs and streams of income with his multiple roles with career and family.