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EP 285 – Kendra MacDonald: Building a Career That Grows With You

Episode 285 of Paper Napkin Wisdom features Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, who shares a powerful lesson: *“Make sure your career is 25 years, not 1 year 25 times. What will you learn this year?”* Her insight reframes success—not as time served, but as intentional growth, learning, and change. Each year should bring new skills and perspectives, ensuring careers evolve instead of repeat. #PaperNapkinWisdom

Govindh Jayaraman

Aug 21, 20253 min read

EP 271 - Focus on Teams: How Michael Walsh Turns Groups into Growth Engines Freedom by Design Series – Part 11

Michael Walsh, founder of Walsh Business Growth Institute, believes great teams drive everything good in a company. In Paper Napkin Wisdom, he shares why most “people problems” are really design issues—and how deliberate team design, mentorship, and training can unlock freedom, growth, and culture that scales.

Govindh Jayaraman

Jul 20, 20253 min read

EP 269 - Let’s Retire Retirement: Derek Coburn’s Bold Blueprint for a Fulfilling Life at Every Stage

In Episode 269 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Derek Coburn, bestselling author and financial advisor, challenges the old idea of retirement. Instead of deferring joy for someday, he urges us to design lives rich with purpose, presence, and micro-retirements now. Why wait to live fully?

Govindh Jayaraman

Jul 15, 20253 min read