The ExecMBA Podcast
An informational podcast series about the Executive MBA Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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Episodes
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
In this special episode of the ExecMBA and Experience Darden podcasts, we catch up with Professor Laura Morgan Roberts. Earlier this week, we connected with Laura via Zoom to talk about her experience facilitating a conversation in her Leading Teams course about the killing of George Floyd, the nationwide protests that followed and the social issues implicated by these and other recent events. During this wide-ranging interview, Laura shares how her research interests and lived experience inform her approach to these dialogues, why it is so hard for people to talk about race, and the important role students play in creating opportunity for these conversations.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Director of Student Affairs, Laura Bordoni. We recently caught up with Laura via Zoom to talk about one of the most popular topics for incoming Executive MBA students: time management. During this conversation, Laura shares tips and insights as well as common challenges for students as they seek to balance work, life and school.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Eric Tyo. Eric is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently connected with him via Zoom to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, how he managed the competing demands of work, life and school, as well as how he leveraged the program’s resources to facilitate a career transition. This episode is a must-listen for any prospective Executive MBA students who are interested in switching company, function and/or industry.
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Can it really be the end? The final installment in our ongoing podcast interview series with Jonas Porcar-Ferrer and Bhavin Patel has arrived. We recently connected with Jonas and Bhavin via Zoom to discuss Quarter 10, Leadership Residency 2, how they’ve have changed and grown over the course of the program, their advice for prospective students and more. Pro Tip: If you’re new to the series, be sure to check out our earlier episodes. We followed Jonas and Bhavin from the start of the program to the end (and hopefully beyond!).
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
In this episode of The ExecMBA Podcast we catch up with Jaime Falquez. Jaime is a member of our Executive MBA Class of 2018, and we recently connected via Zoom to discuss what he’s been up to since graduation and how his Darden experience helped him grow both his confidence and career.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up Tiffany Pillifant and Andrew Harris. Tiffany and Andrew are both in our Executive MBA Class of 2020, and they are based in the Charlottesville area. Along with their classmate Taison Bell, Tiffany and Andrew have been working with a group called Masks for Cville that is focused on helping coordinate the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) manufacturing effort in the area.
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
In this very special edition of both the Experience Darden podcast and The ExecMBA Podcast, we catch up with the Dean of the Darden School of Business, Scott Beardsley. During this wide-ranging conversation, Scott shares insights about his life and background, how his long tenure at McKinsey helps guide his work as Dean, how he and the leadership team at Darden are navigating the coronavirus pandemic, why he’s optimistic about the future and more!
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Hunter Hopcroft. Hunter is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently connected via Zoom to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, what led him to Darden, his experience as an entrepreneur, his passion for agribusiness, the potential for stakeholder theory in our present moment and more. Pro Tips Be sure to also check out Hunter’s 2019 interview for NPR’s Full Disclosure with Roben Farzad.
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
In this episode of the podcast we welcome back two previous podcast guests, Associate Dean Jim Detert and Director of Student Affairs Laura Bordoni. Jim and Laura are leaders of our Executive MBA Program, and we recently connected with them via Zoom to talk about how the program has responded to the coronavirus pandemic, what the program team is doing to support our Classes of 2020 and 20201, the current plans for our Class of 2022 and more.
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Erin Tollini! Erin is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently connected with her to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, the impact of her Darden experience and her start-up venture, Expand My Tribe. This episode is part of an ongoing podcast series focused on entrepreneurs in our Executive MBA Program.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catching up with Sara Conner. Sara is an alumna from our Executive MBA Class of 2018, and she changed jobs during her time in the program. We recently connected to talk with her about her background, her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, and how the program helped her grow professionally and advance her career.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
For Immediate Release! In this episode of the podcast, we highlight some of the recent updates to our Executive MBA application process in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. Directors of Admissions Brett Twitty and Whitney Kestner discuss the updates and share insights and tips for applicants targeting our upcoming application deadlines – 10 April, 10 May, 10 June and 25 June.
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Michael Long. Michael is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2021, and we recently connected to talk about his background in cyber and IT, his decision to pursue an MBA, how the program has impacted his work and his advice for prospective students. This was our first “distance” podcast interview, and we’re excited to keep the podcast on the air during this time of social distancing.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we feature interviews with two members of the same Learning Team – Rizki Ridwan and Stephanie Dhue. Rizki and Stephanie are both GEMBA format students in our Class of 2021, and we caught up with them to talk about their decision to pursue an MBA, what led them to Darden and how their Learning Team helps them manage their coursework. We recorded this episode a few months ago when Rizki and Stephanie were in their first quarter of the program. Over the next couple weeks, we’ll be clearing out our interview vault, but stay tuned for new episodes as well. We’re excited to announce that we’ve identified a remote solution that will allow us to keep the podcast going during this time of social distancing.
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we continue on our ongoing conversation with Jonas Porcar Ferrer and Bhavin Patel. This is the FIFTH installment in our interview series, and Jonas and Bhavin are now in Quarter 10 of the program, with the second Leadership Residency (LR2) and graduation on the horizon. We sat down with Jonas and Bhavin to talk about their recent global residency in India, the electives they are taking as well as what they hope to accomplish in the final months of the program.
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Stephen Weir. Stephen is an Executive MBA (EMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he also recently launched his own business, Weir Consulting. We sat down with Stephen to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, how he has juggled work, life and school and how Darden has helped him pursue an entrepreneurial path.
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we welcome back Career Advisor Jim Collins to discuss the recent Executive MBA Class of 2019 Employment Report. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jim shares key takeaways from the report, as well as insights about how the program helps students advance their careers. Listen on and learn about how Darden’s Career Development Center supports climbers, switchers, entrepreneurs and more!
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Anna Christen! Anna is an Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and she is based in Texas. We talk with her about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her Darden, and how she has juggled the demands work, school and being a new mom. Fun fact: Anna once shared a basketball court with Candace Parker. Listen to learn more!
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Welcome to our first ever “mailbag show”! You’ve got questions – We’ve got answers. In this episode of the podcast, we invite back Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Katherine Alford, to take on some of the questions we frequently receive from Executive MBA prospective students. Questions include “Is it a good time to apply?”, “What are the differences between EMBA and GEMBA?”, “Do students stay at the hotel during weekend residencies?”, “How do you know if an MBA is right for you?”, “What is Darden looking for in the Admissions process” and much more.
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
In this episode, we catch up with EMBA format student, Corinne Bishop. We sat down with Corinne just after Quarter 1 to talk about her background in dance, how she decided to pursue an MBA, her current work for an educational technology company and how she’s adjusted to balancing work and life and school and Executive MBA student.
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
In this episode, we sit down with Nicole Vij. Nicole is an EMBA format student in our Class of 2021, and she works as a healthcare consultant. We caught up with her to talk about her background, what led her to pursue her MBA after completing another graduate degree and why she feels an MBA is particularly helpful for healthcare professionals.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
In this episode, we are joined by two regular podcast guests, Career Advisors Jim Collins and Sarita Soldz. In this wide-ranging episode, we talk with Jim and Sarita about the phases of the career exploration process – from self-reflection and informational networking to application submission and offer negotiation – and how they coach students to navigate each of these steps. This episode is highly recommended for anyone contemplating a career change or interested in exploring career options.
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Taison Bell. Taison is a Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) format student in our Class of 2020, and he is also a physician and a founder. We recently sat down with Taison to talk about his background, why he decided to pursue an MBA, why he thinks business and leadership training is important for medical professionals as well as Owl Peak Labs, the start-up he founded with his classmate and recent podcast guest Tim Harvey.
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Tim Harvey. Tim is a Global Executive MBA format student in our Class of 2020, and we recently caught up with him to talk about his decision to pursue an MBA, what attracted him to our GEMBA format as well as the start-up, Owl Peak Labs, he recently founded with his classmate, Taison Bell. Pro Tip: Keep an eye out in the next few days for our conversation with Taison!
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