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Rising - Conversations with Leaders On Their Way UpAuthor: Direct Agents and Prophet
Theres a lot of focus in our industry on those already at the top, but change is driven at all levels. Rising highlights the builders, the shapers and the doers across marketing, media, and innovation the ones tagged to be our future leaders. Each episode showcases a leader rising up and what they see ahead. Hosted by Josh Boaz and Mat Zucker, we talk to guests about career trajectory, the people who helped them, skills gained along the way, and the trends they're watching. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Brian Myers - Careers Are Human
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
Brian Myers is the Founder and CEO of CURVEJUMPER Growth Accelerator, where he works with companies from Fortune 5 to startups to drive high-growth strategy and execution. With over 25 years of experience across Accenture, Prophet, and SC Johnson, he brings a unique blend of brand, innovation, and operational expertise.In this episode, Brian shares his journey from a “regular kid” in Texas to global consulting and brand leadership, the role of earned luck in career growth, and how AI is reshaping early careers. He also discusses launching CURVEJUMPER, the importance of learning hard skills, and how reconnecting with his passion for coaching baseball reshaped his definition of success, reminding us that careers, at their core, are humanSegment highlights~2:00 Brian’s early career + “regular kid” background ~5:00 Transition into brand management ~8:00 Building design + growth capabilities at Prophet & Accenture ~10:30 Founding CURVEJUMPER + the “333 model” ~12:30 Luck vs. hard work + early career advice ~15:30 How AI is reshaping careers + “academy companies” ~17:50 Career paths for 20-year-olds today ~20:00 Starting a business + lessons learned ~22:30 Biggest career mistake ~24:30 MBA + professional education POV ~29:30 Career decisions + shifting priorities over time ~31:00 Coaching baseball + redefining success ~35:00 Thank you notes ~38:30 Top Picks Links MentionedClaude Cowork (Anthropic)Rode Wireless Microphones Design Your Life Program (Stanford d.school)Find us on LinkedInJosh Boaz (host) Mat Zucker(host) Brian Myers(guest)
