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PeopleAmongUs.

Ricardo Balzis 8 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

PeopleAmongUs. is a interview-based podcast that explores the person behind the profession. Each episode looks at careers, identity, belonging, and the decisions that shape people's lives. Guests share stories of building international careers, changing direction, overcoming setbacks, taking risks, and defining success on their own terms. The show favors honest, unpolished conversation over rehearsed answers.

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Does Motherhood Have to Slow Your Career Down? | with Gretta Scheuch Oct 8, 2026 01:05:22 Can becoming a mother change your career without ending your ambition?Gretta spent much of her life moving forward: competitive gymnastics, building a career in Peru, leaving everything behind for Australia, an MBA in Barcelona and eventually a new life and career in Austria.Then motherhood changed the equation.A year of maternity leave gave her invaluable time with her child but also raised quest

When Nobody Expects You to Make It Because of Where You Come From | with Şafak Baş Sep 24, 2026 01:09:32 What if people underestimate you before you even get the chance to prove yourself?Growing up in Germany in a Turkish family, Şafak learned early what it feels like to be underestimated. At school, teachers questioned whether his background would allow him to succeed academically. Years later, some of those judgments still stay with him.But they also shaped the way he looks at people today.In this

When Plan A Fails | with Felix Stehr Sep 10, 2026 00:58:00 What happens when the dream you’ve been chasing almost your entire life doesn’t happen?Felix Stehr spent almost 20 years pursuing one goal: becoming a professional football player.It didn’t happen.Today, he is an Associate Director at Oaklins, advising companies and investors on global M&A transactions. But the years he spent chasing football didn’t disappear. The discipline, competitiveness a

The Hidden Cost of Always Chasing Growth | with Olha Kashpur Aug 27, 2026 00:59:53 What happens when the drive that keeps pushing you forward becomes something you struggle to switch off?Olha has built her life around movement. From growing up in Kyiv and building an international career across different roles and companies, to running marathons, public speaking, and eventually starting a new chapter in London- standing still has rarely been part of her story.But constant growth

Why Leave a Successful Career When Nothing Is Wrong? | with Lorenzo Scala Aug 13, 2026 00:59:21 What happens when your career is going well - and you still feel the need to leave?Lorenzo spent almost a decade building a successful career at Enel, one of the world’s largest energy companies. He moved across roles, worked closely with senior leadership, changed countries, and built a strong professional network along the way. Nothing was going wrong. But over time, one question became harder t

What If Your Dream Job Isn't Your Dream Anymore? | with Paola Pujol Jul 30, 2026 01:01:39 What happens when you achieve the career you always dreamed of - and realize you might be searching for something more?Paola spent more than eight years at Coca-Cola - a company she had dreamed of working for since childhood. She built a successful career, took on growing responsibilities, and worked alongside people she deeply admired.But over time, something changed. Success alone no longer felt

What Nobody Tells You About Building an International Career | with Oleh Yatsuk Jul 16, 2026 01:01:05 Have you ever wondered whether building an international career is worth the sacrifices?Oleh is a marketing leader at L'Oréal who built his career across Ukraine, France, and Poland - embracing new cultures, leading international teams, and stepping outside his comfort zone time and time again.In this episode, he shares why moving abroad changed his life, the sacrifices that came with leaving

From Google to a Startup Dream. One Phone Call Changed Everything | with Dennis Spiegel Jul 2, 2026 00:53:35 Have you ever risked everything for a dream - only to watch it disappear overnight?Dennis is a former Google sales leader, Ironman finisher, and entrepreneur who built his career through international moves, relentless curiosity, and a willingness to take calculated risks.In this episode, he shares why he left one of the world's most sought-after employers to become a startup co-founder - and

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