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 103 Episodes.
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Episode 67: Overcoming Fear and Doubt in your Career
August 3rd, 2021 | 29 mins 52 secs
Kat and Liz talk about overcoming fear and doubt in your career and in the workplace.
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Episode 66: Being a Woman in Tech with Kat Cosgrove
July 13th, 2021 | 47 mins 10 secs
Liz and Kat talk about some experiences that women have in the job world that aren't in the job description - namely unwanted attention, inappropriate come-ons, and harassment.
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Episode 65: Telling Your Story
June 29th, 2021 | 17 mins 44 secs
Liz and Kat talk about the necessity of being vulnerable and telling your story at work.
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Episode 64: Build Solid Professional Relationships
June 15th, 2021 | 25 mins 6 secs
Liz and Kat give some real-world tips on building stronger relationships with the people you work with.
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Episode 63: Pivot to Win with Jordan Babineaux
June 1st, 2021 | 37 mins 18 secs
Kat and Liz talk about pivoting with Jordan Babineaux, former NFL player, TV and radio broadcaster, speaker, author, and entrepreneur.
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Episode 62: How can you tell if your workplace is toxic?
May 18th, 2021 | 34 mins 33 secs
Kat and Liz talk about toxicity at work
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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".