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  • Why Grit Wins: Lessons in Leadership from Stephanie Joyce
    Jul 17 2025

    This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Stephanie Joyce, AVP of SaaS Sales for North America at Commvault.

    From breaking into sales with grit to leading high-performing teams across the U.S. and Canada, Stephanie shares what it takes to succeed in a competitive industry.

    Whether you’re leading a team, chasing a quota, or striving to level up in your career, this conversation will light a fire.

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    36 min
  • Sam Tierney on Leaving Law Enforcement, Joining Black Rifle Coffee & Helping Veterans After Service
    Jul 10 2025

    This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Sam Tierney, a former police officer turned advocate for veteran and first responder career transitions. Now a Shift Group partner, Sam brings her firsthand experience and passion to helping others find purpose after service.

    In this episode, Sam shares her journey out of law enforcement, her time working at Black Rifle Coffee, and how she found renewed purpose through supporting others. She dives into her work with Warrior Rising and Cop to Corporate, and how those missions align with helping service members and first responders thrive in the civilian world. From identity shifts to building new communities, Sam offers insight, hope, and real talk for anyone navigating what’s next.

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    36 min
  • Erika Ayers Badan on Redefining Success and Embracing Change
    Jul 3 2025

    This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Erika Ayers Badan, former CEO of Barstool Sports, current CEO of Food52, and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career.

    Erika opens up about her non-linear path from receptionist to CEO, how she’s embraced failure as fuel, and why tuning out the noise and trusting your gut matters more than any resume or job title.

    She also shares candid advice on showing up authentically, hiring in today’s world, and finding growth in discomfort.

    Whether you’re starting out, starting over, or simply ready for something different, Erika’s story is a masterclass in bold moves, real leadership, and redefining success on your own terms.

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    31 min
  • From Naval Aviator to COO: Ashley Ferguson on Thriving Under Pressure & Leading With Confidence
    Jun 26 2025

    This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Ashley Ferguson, a former U.S. Naval Aviator, Top Gun graduate, Naval Academy basketball player, MIT Sloan alum, and now the COO of Guardian Agriculture.

    Ashley shares her incredible journey from military aviation to leading innovation in agtech. She opens up about what it takes to lead in high-stakes environments, how she has embraced change throughout her career, and the mindset that’s helped her grow through every transition.

    Whether you’re a veteran, a former athlete, or simply figuring out what’s next, Ashley’s story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when you trust yourself and take the leap.

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    38 min
  • Briana Gilmartin on Empowering Athletes to Win Beyond the Field
    Jun 19 2025

    This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Briana Gilmartin, a former college soccer player at Iona College. Now a leader in athlete career development, Briana shares how she helps players transition beyond sport through authentic mentorship and meaningful connections.

    In this episode, Briana dives into the power of networking and how the NWSL’s Beyond the Field program aligns with Shift Group’s mission to empower athletes and veterans in their career transitions. She highlights the importance of taking small steps forward, building genuine relationships, and leveraging support systems to unlock new professional opportunities.

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    32 min
  • Jazz Carlin on Winning Olympic Medals and Channeling a High-Performance Mindset in Sales
    Jun 12 2025

    This week on Changing the Game, Jordan Duren sits down with Olympic silver medalist and sales leader Jazz Carlin to talk about her transition from elite swimmer to elite sales professional.

    In this episode, Jazz shares powerful insights on building resilience, navigating identity after sport, and how athletes can find their purpose outside the pool. If you're navigating a career transition or are considering taking on a new challenge, this is a must-listen

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    52 min
  • Introducing Changing The Game
    Jun 11 2025

    Changing the Game is a podcast that highlights bold, inspiring women who are redefining leadership and carving their own paths across different industries, backgrounds, and life chapters.

    Hosted by Jordan Duren, each episode dives deep into the stories of female leaders who have navigated transitions, taken risks, and challenged the status quo. From corporate trailblazers to creative entrepreneurs, these women share the real, unfiltered truths behind their journeys—what it took, what they learned, and what they’d tell the next woman ready to rise.

    If you’re ready to break the mold, own your story, and lead with purpose, this show is for you.

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