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People in Transition

Bob Gerst
Career Transition
Linkedin
Encore Career Lab
Background Checks
Public Relations
Personal Branding
Identity
Career Transitions
Interview Training
Retirement
Susan Hensley
Job Loss
Fresno, United States
ATS
Career Pivot
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Consumer Reporting Agency
Exit From Work
Find Your X Factor
Transportation

"People in Transition" is your ultimate guide to navigating life's major career changes with confidence and excitement! Whether you're a student landing your first job, a professional between gigs, an aspiring entrepreneur ready to start your own business, or someone preparing for a well-earned retirement, we've got you covered. Each episode offers unique insights and practical tips from people wh... more

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Few conversations leave you inspired to think differently about your career, leadership, and personal purpose. My discussion with Paul Comfort did exactly that. Through his own experiences and insights, Paul shared valuable lessons about discovering ... more

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Welcome to this week’s episode of "People in Transition". I’m your host, Bob Gerst, and today I’m joined by Gregg Lunceford, PhD, CFP®, a seasoned wealth advisor and thought leader who is redefining how we think about retirement. As a Managing Direct... more

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In this episode of “People in Transition”, we’re joined by Steve Turner, co-owner and principal of Solomon Turner PR, an award-winning agency he co-founded more than three decades ago. Steve is an accomplished public relations professional, author, a... more

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In this episode of “People in Transition”, we’re joined by Sue Maitland, an ICF-accredited life and career transitions coach with over 13 years of experience helping high-achieving professionals navigate midlife change and create more meaningful, ful... more

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Paul Comfort
Globally recognized transportation executive, author, speaker, and media host
Modexo Americas (Senior VP & Chief Customer Officer)
Episode: 147. Paul Comfort - Best Selling Author| Keynote Speaker| YouTube & Podcast Creator, Producer & Host
Gregg Lunceford
Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow
Mesirow
Episode: 146. Gregg Lunceford - Managing Director/Wealth Advisor/Life Transition Scholar
Steve Turner
Public relations expert and author of PR That Works
Solomon Turner PR
Episode: 145. Steve Turner - Rockstar Publicist and Author of "PR THAT WORKS"
Sue Maitland
ICF accredited life and career transition coach
Connect and Thrive / Erickson International College
Episode: 144. Sue Maitland - Life & Career Transitions Coach for High-Achieving Professionals
David Chami
Managing Partner of Consumer Justice Law Firm, consumer protection attorney
Consumer Justice Law Firm
Episode: 143. David Chami - Managing Partner at Consumer Justice Law Firm
Anthony Sharp
Certified Digital Career Strategist, Adjunct Faculty, Chief Branding Officer of BrandingU
BrandingU
Episode: 142. Anthony Sharp - Chief Branding Officer | Adjunct Faculty | Motivational Speaker
Dan Waskow
Job search expert and coach with 12+ years of coaching and 20+ years as a corporate recruiter
MyJobSearchAdvisor (coaching practice)
Episode: 141. Dan Waskow - I help you escape the job you hate - and get a job that you’ll love.
Mallory Byers
Founder of The Inner CEO Method
The Inner CEO Method
Episode: 140. Mallory Byers - Ex-Salesforce Recruiter | Founder of The Inner CEO Method™
Rachel Spekman
Founder of Made for More Coaching, career strategist helping high-performing professionals find soul-aligned work
Made for More Coaching
Episode: 139. Rachel Spekman - help high-performing professionals find soul-aligned work

Host

Bob Gerst
Host of the show; guides conversations and supports listeners through transitions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Thoughtful & curious

    Bob is a terrific host. He is thoughtful, curious and committed to finding ways to ways to support his audience. I thoroughly enjoyed being a guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curious, scared and laughing
    United States4 months ago
  • Merry Korn

    Bob Gerst was an amazing host. Very organized very well researched and incredibly thoughtful. A joy to work with, and it is obvious that he cares so much about what he does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    merrykorn
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show hosted by someone who cares!

    This is a great podcast facilitated by Bob Gerst. He definitely does a lot of prep and is ready to get the best conversation from every guest. It’s clear he cares about helping people and providing useful information. I recommend episodes to my clients all the time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edna2001
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative

    I’ve had the pleasure of being both a listener and guest on Bob’s podcast. Bob is a great host and interviewer. As a Career Coach, I find it insightful and there’s tons of hidden gems for people in all areas of their career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    courtney_the_coach
    United States7 months ago
  • Exceptional host and wonderful interview

    I just got off a call with Bob a few minutes ago for an interview on People In Transition. We both had such a great time we couldn’t believe how quick the time flew by. Excellent show! Phenomenal host! Thanks Bob for having me on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Kennington
    United States7 months ago

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Thoughtful host with curiosity and care for the audience.
Well-prepared and thoughtful host; guests praised for clarity and actionable guidance.
Listeners say the show offers practical, usable career strategies and supportive storytelling.
The format and guests are viewed as credible and valuable for career transitions.
Guests note the host's preparation helps extract meaningful insights for jobseekers.

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#96
Belgium/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

144. Sue Maitland - Life & Career Transitions Coach for High-Achieving Professionals
Q: Sue, what was the moment or realization that led you to transition into coaching?
A sense of unfulfillment despite a successful career in sales, plus witnessing coaching at a front-of-room event sparked the idea; personal life events and a company reorganization nudged her toward Erickson's program, leading to a long-term commitment to coaching.
135. Susan Hensley - Helping people navigate change
Q: How can art journaling help someone pivot to a new career?
Art journaling helps move thinking from the left brain into the right brain, reducing overthinking, sparking curiosity, and providing a safe, private way to explore new possibilities.
135. Susan Hensley - Helping people navigate change
Q: What should someone do first after a layoff to begin moving forward?
She suggests pausing to process emotions, doing inner work to understand what truly matters, and starting with small, manageable steps rather than diving straight into job hunting.
135. Susan Hensley - Helping people navigate change
Q: What are the most common emotional reactions after a layoff in the first weeks?
The guest describes shock, anger, sadness, and a sense of things being turned upside down, with a recognition that such reactions are natural and should be honored rather than suppressed.
147. Paul Comfort - Best Selling Author| Keynote Speaker| YouTube & Podcast Creator, Producer & Host
Q: What is exactly someone's X Factor and why is it important in career decisions?
It's the intersection of your interests and your abilities, the sweet spot where you can do meaningful work with enthusiasm, which guides both career choices and reinventions.

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What is People in Transition about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on navigating major career changes, from landing first jobs to midlife pivots, entrepreneurship, and retirement reinvention. Episodes consistently explore practical steps for transitions—crafting resumes and personal brands, managing job searches, evaluating offers, and handling life events like caregiving or layoffs—while grounding advice in real-world experiences from seasoned coaches, recruiters, wealth advisors, and industry professionals. A standout throughline is reframing transitions as purposeful journeys that blend practical tactics with psychological and lifestyle considerations, including nervous-system regulation, value alignment, and long-term career design.

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Recent guests on People in Transition include:

1. Paul Comfort
2. Gregg Lunceford
3. Steve Turner
4. Sue Maitland
5. David Chami
6. Anthony Sharp
7. Dan Waskow
8. Mallory Byers

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