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Career Coaching SecretsTransform Clients, Not Just Your Income – Career Coaching Secrets with Pete BeskasIn this episode of Career Coaching Secrets, Rexhen talks with Pete Beskas – certified coach, executive leader, and host of Tools for the Modern Man – about building a coaching business rooted in purpose, not profit. Pete shares how he balances coaching with a full-time leadership role, why client transformation should be the main KPI, and how masterminds and networks have been the biggest catalysts in his growth. If you're a coach looking to scale with integrity, this one's for you!You can find him on:https://www.linkedin.com/in/petebeskas/https://www.instagram.com/beskasconsulting/...2025-05-0822 min
The Career Strategy ShowWhy I always strive for B grade work.2024-05-1512 minThe Career Strategy ShowLessons learned from working in a restaurantI spent my formative years working in restaurants and I believe that a lot of who I am today was formed during that time. If you are someone who has worked in the "industry" this episode will resonate with you. And if you are not, listen anyways because you could learn a few things that may clear up.Each stage of my development from dish pig to manger taught me valuable lessons that I use every single day. This episode dives into those lessons.These include:Why it's important to soak your dishes.Keeping...2024-05-0819 minThe Career Strategy ShowBook Review: Never Split the Difference"Meeting half way results in a bad deal for both parties" - Chris VossI've been waiting a while to do a podcast on this book, I just love it, Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.Chris Voss was a celebrated FBI hostage negotiator who become a master in negotiations. So many of the lessons I've learned through coaching was solidified by reading this book.Chris does a masterful job, teaching each of his concepts with a field example and how it worked in real life. Concepts such as:Tactical...2024-04-2419 minThe Career Strategy ShowAre you cut out to be a manager?This week on the podcast I ask the question "Are you ready to be a manager?"This is something that I've observed over my career where people grasp to move up through an organization only to be completely unprepared with the challenges and skills needed to lead people.I share some of my own personal experiences and challenges when faced with leading and managing.Petepetebeskas.com2024-04-1015 minThe Career Strategy ShowKill your EGO - Qualities of LeadershipThe stoic writer Ryan Holiday wrote the book "Ego is the Enemy", which is the perfect way to sum up the role that Ego plays in leadership.Ego does nothing to cultivate leadership qualities and in fact holds you back from achieving true success. Today I talk about things to be mindful of when addressing pride vs arrogance, and how your ego is behind it all.It was written that "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Well that "haughty spirit" is your ego, and the sooner you face it and ch...2024-04-0309 minThe Career Strategy ShowHow to build resilience - Qualities of LeadershipToday I wrap up my series on how to find your next opportunity by sharing a personal story of resilience. What I learned from being unemployed, how I set myself up to overcome adversity and how I'm always creating new opportunities for myself.Petepetebeskas.com2024-03-2012 minThe Career Strategy ShowHow to take control of an interview.So you've finally got the interview, now what?Well my guest today Frank and I have got you covered!Frank Burgoyne is an interview success coach and has decades of experience helping people prepare and successful showcase their skills and value in interviews so that they can get the jobs they want.Frank and I talk about the importance of how to show up in interviews, what questions to ask, and how to position yourself as the only one for the job. If you are interested in following Frank, I've including the...2024-03-1344 minThe Career Strategy ShowHow to use your network to find your next opportunity.It's been said that your network is your NET WORTH, and it's a fact.That's why I brought in Cindy Arcuri, Cindy has spent over 25 years working for Fortune 500 companies to develop their leaders.Cindy and I talk about the importance of your network and the value of constantly cultivating and meeting new people. We also go over how NOT TO network, how to make it easier, and more comfortable.I really enjoyed this conversation.If you want to learn more about networking effectively, I'd love to chat with you.C...2024-02-2828 min
What Are You Made Of?Finding Fulfillment: Pete Beskas' Quest for Meaning and ImpactEmbark on a riveting exploration of Pete Beskas' remarkable journey of resilience and purpose. From the trenches of the oil and gas industry to confronting a cancer diagnosis at the pinnacle of his career, Pete's story is one of unwavering determination and profound transformation.
Mike "C-Roc" delves deep into Pete's narrative, uncovering the pivotal moments that ignited his quest for meaning. Despite outward success, Pete found himself grappling with a profound sense of disillusionment, prompting him to chart a bold new course.
With candid reflection, Pete shares the highs and lows of...2024-02-2631 minThe Career Strategy ShowHow to create a amazing resumeThe first step in any job hunt is updating your resume, but most people's resumes SUCK! I know because mine used to suck as well, and so many that I've read over my long career have as well.This makes perfect sense, we aren't trained to write resumes, or promote ourselves in many cases. That is why I brought in a resume writing expert... Amanda Traugutt from Elevated Resumes.Amanda and her business partner Allison have been doing this work for over 10 years and she has a very unique way of approaching resumes that aligns 100...2024-02-2135 minThe Career Strategy ShowIs it time for a career change?Today I'm kicking off my series of episodes dedicated to you the W2/T4 career professional. There comes a time in every man's career when you want to make a change. Sometimes those are small pivots, sometimes they are drastic, and sometimes you don't get to choose at all.Over the last 6 months I've been diving deep into this and been having a lot of conversations with people looking to pivot and experts who focus specifically on that.This week however I want us to slide into thinking more about what it is we want...2024-02-1413 minThe Career Strategy ShowWhy having standards matters - Qualities of Leadership"The standard is the standard" - Mike TomlinCoach Tomlin's phrase is one that I love, the standard IS the standard. But seriously, what does that mean and why is it important?I'm a big believer is having personal and professional standards. These standards guide your path and ultimately determine your success. People see how you operate, and will choose to follow or leave based on what they see.The biggest trick however is setting YOUR standard, are you going to set it high? Medium? Low? As I dive further into...2024-02-0718 minThe Career Strategy ShowOne year anniversary Episode2024-01-3116 minThe Career Strategy ShowHow to win over a tough crowd w John VerricoMy guest today is a one of my coauthor's from Volume 10 of Cracking the Rich Code, a public speaker, a public servant with over 45 years of experience in public affairs and troubleshooting communications for the government. His story is unique in that John has always put himself in positions to be challenged and followed his passions at every turn.From starting off as an Electrical engineering student turned Journalist major, to 15 years in the Navy running TV/Radio/Print/Media/Training and much more. He then took these communication and leadership skills to the government...2024-01-1748 minThe Career Strategy Show"Forgetory" is the key to Resilience w Lou VickeryMy guest this week is Lou Vickery, over his 80+ years on this planet Lou has had 5 distinct careers and has no intention of stopping. We have a very entertaining conversation that covers resilience, lessons learned from baseball, what it takes to change careers so many times, and the all important skill of "forgetory". Lou's journey is amazing and started at a young age, after graduating from high school, he signed a professional baseball contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. Over a ten-year career, Lou also played for the New York Yankees organization, alongside greats like Mickey Mantle, an...2024-01-1036 min