The PEP Talks http://thepeptalks.com Connecting Students With Their Passions And Those Who Inspire Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:43:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 The PEP Talks Event - Fall 09 http://thepeptalks.com/2009/10/the-pep-talks-event-fall-09/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/10/the-pep-talks-event-fall-09/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:29:00 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=489 Check out a picture preview from The PEP Talks Event - Fall 09. Courtesy of GroovyDoodle Photography.

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/10/the-pep-talks-event-fall-09/feed/ Jim Hendrickson on “choosing” vs. “following” your career path. http://thepeptalks.com/2009/08/jim-hendrickson-on-choosing-vs-following-your-career-path/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/08/jim-hendrickson-on-choosing-vs-following-your-career-path/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:35:56 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=442

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For nearly 20 years of our life, we follow a path dictated to us by our school career. But in the real world, we cannot rely on a predetermined course. According to Jim Hendrickson, we must not only choose our career path, but choose our bosses. Jim’s path took him from being a musician, to the Army, and then to the corporate world.

Be sure to check out Jim’s adapted version of “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost at the end of the video.

Date/Location

April 30, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Spring 09

About Jim Hendrickson

Even the short list of Jim Hendrickson’s accomplishments is lengthy: Senior VP of Corporate Development at Sterling Commerce, on the advisory board for Columbus State Community College and several companies in Columbus, served in the army as rank of captain, and is an accomplished speaker.

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/08/jim-hendrickson-on-choosing-vs-following-your-career-path/feed/ Heidi Schmenk on the art of being a successful artist http://thepeptalks.com/2009/07/heidi-schmenk-on-the-art-of-being-a-successful-artist/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/07/heidi-schmenk-on-the-art-of-being-a-successful-artist/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:20:57 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=428

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Many of us have an image of the “starving artist” - who barely has enough money to eat or pay rent, but sacrifices all for his or her art form. Heidi Schmenk thinks that stereotype is total crap. She discusses how being a successful artist involves mastering the art of business in addition to mastering your craft.

Date/Location

April 30, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Spring 09

About Heidi Schmenk

Heidi Schmenk is the Studio Director of Glass Axis, the premier glass art studio in Columbus, Ohio. Glass Axis is nationally renowned as a successful non-profit gallery and educational facility. Glass Axis has thousands of members, students, patrons and artists.

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/07/heidi-schmenk-on-the-art-of-being-a-successful-artist/feed/ Jonathan Franz on Aristotle, cinema, and the “best life” http://thepeptalks.com/2009/07/jonathan-franz-on-aristotle-cinema-and-the-best-life/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/07/jonathan-franz-on-aristotle-cinema-and-the-best-life/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:41:57 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=423

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Learn how an ancient Greek philosopher can help us find the “best life” even in our complicated world (with the help of Wikipedia, of course). Jonathan Franz talks about his quest for “telos” by writing and producing a feature length movie.

Date/Location

April 30, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Spring 09

About Jonathan Franz

Jonathan Franz is a modern Renaissance Man. He is a film writer, director, producer, wine expert, sports writer, and now studying to be lawyer. Jonathan is a perfect example of how following your passions may not necessarily lead to a career - but you can do it all and live an exciting life.

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/07/jonathan-franz-on-aristotle-cinema-and-the-best-life/feed/ Luke Tuttle on your “digital footprint” and sandals at work http://thepeptalks.com/2009/06/luke-tuttle-on-your-digital-footprint-and-sandals-at-work/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/06/luke-tuttle-on-your-digital-footprint-and-sandals-at-work/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:08:49 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=420

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We have all learned many life lessons, but often as the result of costly mistakes that haunt us forever. Luke Tuttle offers 10 gems of wisdom - without the painful memories! Learn about the importance of eavesdropping at work and managing your “digital footprint”.

Date/Location

April 30, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Spring 09

About Luke Tuttle

On paper, Luke Tuttle is a tech guy. His title of Chief Information Officer at ClearSaleing underscores his nerdy persuasion. A truly successful CIO appreciates the business ramifications of the company’s technology, manages projects with profitability and ROI always in mind, and ensures the company is always ahead of the curve in regards to IT. Luke can teach you volumes on being a successful CIO, but he can also talk about the little things that will help you get ahead at your new job.

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/06/luke-tuttle-on-your-digital-footprint-and-sandals-at-work/feed/ Ray Shealy on “working to live” and “living to work” http://thepeptalks.com/2009/06/ray-shealy-on-working-to-live-and-living-to-work/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/06/ray-shealy-on-working-to-live-and-living-to-work/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:49:27 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=415

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Have you considered writing your obituary now as a guide to how to live your life? Ray Shealy discusses how he balances a dynamic career with his equally dynamic family. For many, finding that balance is a true sign of success.

Date/Location

April 30, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Spring 09

About Ray Shealy

If you read Ray Shealy’s bio, you find that he has helped several high growth software companies successfully grow to the next level. Ray’s last gig was President/CEO of HTP that (no surprise) was a big hit. But if you ask him, what Ray values most is being a husband and a father of three.

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/06/ray-shealy-on-working-to-live-and-living-to-work/feed/ The PEP Talks Event - Spring 09 PHOTOS http://thepeptalks.com/2009/05/the-pep-talks-event-spring-09-photos/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/05/the-pep-talks-event-spring-09-photos/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 01:21:02 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=402

Courtesy of GroovyDoodle Photography, here are pictures from The PEP Talks Event that was on April 30, 2009 at TechColumbus. This Events Speakers were:
 
> Ray Shealy, Entrepreneur, Former HTP CEO & President
> Heidi Schmenk, Studio Director - Glass Axis
> Luke Tuttle, Chief Technology Officer - ClearSaleing
> Jim Hendrickson, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Development - Sterling Commerce
> Jonathan Franz, Writer/Producer/Law Student

Thank you to ClearSaleing, TechColumbus, GroovyDoodle and BMW Financial Services for making this Event possible.

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/05/the-pep-talks-event-spring-09-photos/feed/ The PEP Talks Bonus: Jared Mahone http://thepeptalks.com/2009/04/the-pep-talks-bonus-jared-mahone/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/04/the-pep-talks-bonus-jared-mahone/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:57:57 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=333

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Listen to Jared Mahone (guitar, vocals) and J.P. Scott (bass) play “Hometown Girl” - a Jared Mahone original. Buy Jared’s album THATCitYSCAPE and learn about upcoming gigs at www.jaredmahone.com.

Date/Location

January 22, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Winter 09

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Learn about the Business Builders Club - an entrepreneurial student organization - from Robert Nicholson and Luke Barbara. Please visit www.businessbuildersclub.org.

Date/Location

January 22, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Winter 09

]]> http://thepeptalks.com/2009/04/the-pep-talks-bonus-osu-business-builders/feed/ Chris Rockwell: The mind of design http://thepeptalks.com/2009/03/chris-rockwell-the-mind-of-design/ http://thepeptalks.com/2009/03/chris-rockwell-the-mind-of-design/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:05:58 +0000 admin http://thepeptalks.com/?p=303

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Being curious and creative, seeing patterns, and envisioning the future. These are just some of the skills needed you need to determine what makes good design. Chris Rockwell talks about how successful design is rooted in understanding people’s experiences.

Date/Location

January 22, 2009 / Columbus, OH / The PEP Talks - Winter 09

About Chris Rockwell

Chris Rockwell is a national expert in usability, design research and consumer behavior. Know why milk is always in the back of every grocery store? Or why they put mirrors in elevators? Chris does. Big companies hire him and his firm, Lextant, to analyze how you and I interact with their products by asking questions and observing behavior. Every industry can benefit from understanding the needs and wants of their end users. Software, web sites, store traffic, electronics - anything can be improved with the help of Chris and his team.

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