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Aleutian Trail Talks is a career navigation podcast featuring real conversations about the nonlinear climb of work and life. Through honest trail talks on leadership, pivots, growth, and purpose, we explore the switchbacks, plateaus, and next summits that shape meaningful careers and whole lives, helping listeners find direction and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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Recent Episodes
17 Owning Your Expertise: Turning Knowledge into Confidence and Impact
You know your stuff — but do you own it? In this episode, we explore what it really means to be a subject matter expert — not by title, but by trust. We break down how younger professionals can grow…
Between Peaks 03: Women's Voices, Power and Value in the Workforce
In this episode, we dive into the hidden gender biases shaping modern workplaces — from why men’s voices are automatically valued to why women often feel they must “earn” the right to speak. Through…
16 Invisible Habits that Build Visible Careers Part 2
Career success isn’t just shaped by big wins or bold moves—it’s often built on the small, consistent habits that colleagues and leaders quietly notice over time. In Part 2 of this episode, we explore…
15 Invisible Habits that Build Visible Careers Part 1
Career success isn’t just shaped by big wins or bold moves—it’s often built on the small, consistent habits that colleagues and leaders quietly notice over time. In this episode, we explore the…
Switchbacks: From Single Mom to Signing Director: How Jen Craver Became an EA and Built a Big-Firm Career
In this first episode of our Switchbacks series, Elise sits down with her best friend and colleague, Jen Craver, to trace a career path that was anything but linear. Jen shares how she became a mom…
Jeopardy-Style Career Lessons 01: Passion, Bad Bosses, and Big Leaps
Feeling stuck, curious, or ready to pivot? In this Jeopardy-style episode of the Aleutian Atlas Podcast, Annie and Michelle play with categories like Workplace Survival Skills, Bad Manager Habits,…
14 The Resilience Reset: Turning Setbacks into Skills: The Value of Lessons Learned From Failure
Every career has its bumps—missed promotions, failed projects, or tough feedback that stings. But what if those setbacks are actually the building blocks of your professional growth? In this episode,…
Between Peaks 02: Childcare is Infrastructure
Childcare is one of the biggest challenges for working parents — especially for professionals navigating demanding careers while raising young kids. In this episode, Elise and Michelle, two moms also…
13 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 6 of 6, Storytelling as Strategy
Facts inform, but stories inspire action. In this episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how storytelling can be one of the most powerful tools for emerging leaders. From…
12 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 5 of 6, Uncovering and Developing Others' Strengths
Great leaders don’t just maximize their own talents—they uncover and develop the strengths of others. In this fifth episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore the shift from “fixing…
S1E11 11 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 4 of 6, Giving and Receiving Feedback
Feedback is one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—leadership tools. In this episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how to give feedback with clarity and empathy, and how…
Between Peaks 01: Strategies for Professional Women Starting a Family
How do you balance the desire to grow a career with the decision to start a family? In this debut episode of Between Peaks, we dive into the real stories of women who’ve navigated this question in…
10 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 3 of 6, Influence Without Authority
Leadership isn’t about titles, org charts, or who signs the paychecks—it’s about impact. In this episode of Unspoken Leadership Skills, we explore how to guide, inspire, and create change even when…
9 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 2 of 6, The Power of Presence (Before the Title)
You don’t need a title to lead. In Part 2 of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how presence — the way you communicate, carry yourself, and earn trust — shapes your influence long…
8 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 1 of 6, Navigating Ambiguity: Turning the Unknown into Leading Innovation
Many professionals in their 20s and 30s are entering roles where expectations aren’t clearly spelled out, projects lack neat roadmaps, and decisions must be made with incomplete information. Ever…
Power Skills & Relationship Building Fundamentals - Salt Lake City, October 25, 2025
Ready to go beyond transactional networking and design a career path that's authentically yours? On October 25, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM, the Career Workshop: Power Skills & Relationship Building…
7 Growth Without Burnout: How to Grow Your Skills Without Draining Your Energy
If you’ve ever felt like you’re sprinting on the career treadmill — constantly pushing to level up while running on empty — this episode is for you. Hustle culture can feel motivating in the short…
S7E6 6 Skills, Not Titles: Building a Career That Fits You
The Aleutian Atlas ladies debunk the idea that job titles and promotions are the only measures of success. In this episode, Annie, Michelle and Elise share personal stories about stepping off…
S1E2 5 Chaos to Clarity - The Productivity Upgrade: Project Management
Project Management Tools You Can Implement Today Individually or As a Group. Stay Organized and Work Smarter Episode Links The Design Squiggle Forbes: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Project…
S1E4 4 Think Fast, Speak Smart: Sharpening Your Verbal Communication Edge
In professional environments, your ability to think on your feet and articulate ideas clearly can make or break opportunities. In this episode, we dive into the practical side of developing sharp…
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Aleutian Trail Talks Podcast has published 22 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Business, Careers.
Aleutian Trail Talks Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 39m.
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