01: Srsly?

In this final episode of 2025, I bring it all home with the story of the most difficult task I've ever been assigned in the federal government. It put all of my skills and experiences to the test. It also taught me some lessons that I carry with me going forward. Tune it to find out the principle I applied to tackle this complex issue!

After releasing Episode 2, I received an invitation to return to the Rohingya refugee camps. Tune in to hear about how I became inspired by the resilience of the Rohingya people, who remain resilient and pursue a life of dignity, despite the odds.

In Episode 2, I discuss how a word of caution from His Holiness the Dalai Lama helped shape my perspective and approach on dealing with very serious issues.

In Episode 1, we delve into striking the right balance of seriousness to get the job done.

Introducing The Pathfinder Pod! What does it mean to take a principled approach to problem solving? How can lessons learned from a career in public service inform solutions to complex social and policy challenges? Why is storytelling so important to this? Follow along as we delve into these and other questions to help navigate this unique moment. Thanks for tuning in!