#GetAheadByGettingAway

A free webinar series featuring inspiring people that have taken unconventional steps to advance their purpose-driven careers. Join us for a front-row seat to learn directly from ordinary people who have taken the leap, made an impact, and achieved their personal and professional goals.


Past and Upcoming Episodes


Uncovering Your Unique Personal Values with Liz Peintner
Uncovering Your Unique Personal Values with Liz Peintner

This month, we’re thrilled to welcome Liz Peintner, a Certified Leadership Coach, Writer and Facilitator who’s dedicated her career to amplifying the social impact of early-stage organizations and leaders. In this episode, Liz will share what she’s learned about personal values: why they’re important (but sometimes scary to talk about), how to uncover your unique combination of values, and how to honor those values in the way they deserve to be honored.

April #GAGA: The Art of Wayfinding to Navigate Career Change with Nate Wong
April #GAGA: The Art of Wayfinding to Navigate Career Change with Nate Wong

How do you successfully navigate the perilous ocean of uncertainty that is finding a new career with purpose? Join us for an intimate discussion with Nate about the lost art of ‘wayfinding’- orienting yourself using your surroundings to navigating to your ultimate destination. After leaving his "dream job" to find something that fulfilled, Nate now serves now as the Managing Director of Georgetown’s Beeck Center for Impact + Innovation. In finding his way there, he gained valuable insights and tools to navigate the vast ocean of changing careers.

February #GAGA: Re-Thinking Social Justice Philanthropy with Edgar Villanueva
February #GAGA: Re-Thinking Social Justice Philanthropy with Edgar Villanueva

This month, we’re thrilled to feature Edgar Villanueva, a nationally-recognized expert on social justice philanthropy who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo on a systemic level. Edgar currently serves as Vice President of the Schott Foundation for Public Education, where he oversees social justice campaigns nationwide. Edgar is also the author of “Decolonizing Wealth” which offers hopeful and compelling alternatives to the dynamics of colonization in the philanthropic and social finance sectors.

November #GAGA: How to Incorporate Your Volunteer Experience into Your Career with Kate Warren
November #GAGA: How to Incorporate Your Volunteer Experience into Your Career with Kate Warren

Kate Warren, Executive Vice President at DevEx, is an international development insider who knows what it takes to break into the industry. In this episode, she'll share insights on how volunteer to use your volunteer experiences to catapult your career, and what employers look for. Don't miss this opportunity to see the hiring process from the other side of the table!

October #GAGA: HoneyTrek's Never-Ending Honeymoon
October #GAGA: HoneyTrek's Never-Ending Honeymoon

Mike and Anne Howard, Founders of HoneyTrek.com, are firm believers that love and travel make the world a better place. They spread this message as Smithsonian speakers and National Geographic authors with their new book, 'Ultimate Journeys for Two,' and in this episode they'll share insights to support you in navigating your own purpose-driven career.

Free eGuide: How to ask for time off from work to travel
Free eGuide: How to ask for time off from work to travel

Download our free eGuide for tips on how to ask for additional time off from work to travel and engage in social good.

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