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Hosted by Varun Rajan · business · EN-US
Interviewing successful professionals about what drove their career transitions
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Signup to Generate a PitchPush Pull Podcast is hosted by Varun Rajan. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Don’t be afraid of the Terminal: Stephen Patterson on the future of Design" (17 June 2026, 54 minutes), "Beyond Resumes: Helen Huang on identity, what AI can't answer, and building Trove" (20 May 2026, 56 minutes), and "Building Change Capacity: Jillian Reilly on creating a permission-rich culture and staying optimistic (pt 2)" (13 May 2026, 53 minutes).
Push Pull Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Push Pull Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Push Pull Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Push Pull Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Varun Rajan hosts Push Pull Podcast, a business podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #7
Design’s New Differentiator: Moving Upstream in the Age of AI (with Stephen Patterson) I talk with design leader Stephen Patterson about what still matters for designers as AI makes “good enough” interfaces easy to...
Episode #6
Helen Huang on Trove, Behavioral Identity, and Building an Authentic Life in the Age of AI On today’s episode, we speak to Helen Huang, a product leader and two-time founder building Trove, a “behavioral identity layer”...
Episode #5
Building Change Capacity: Jillian Reilly on Permission, Automation, and Portfolio Careers Earlier this year, I interviewed Jillian Reilly, author of The Ten Permissions: Redefining the Rules of Adulting for the 21st...
Episode #4
Earlier this year, I interviewed Jillian Reilly, author of " The Ten Permissions: Redefining the Rules of Adulting for the 21st Century ," about why people change (or don’t). And how “permission” and agency shape...
Episode #3
The Trust Tax: Reframing Your Story and AI Layoff Narratives Today I unpack a LinkedIn post about declining trust in ourselves and each other, showing how it appears in job searches and in how companies explain...
Episode #2
Empathy at Scale: James Warren on Building SEEQ, Trust, and the Emotional Data Behind Work This week, we continue our conversation with James Warren, who left a successful corporate career and built Share More Stories...
Episode #1
We kick off Season 2 of the Push-Pull Podcast, we widen the lens from career transitions to how people build durable careers amid rapid change. In this episode, I interview James Warren, founder and CEO of Share More...
Push Pull Podcast
Announcing Season 2 of the Push Pull Podcast. In the world of rapidly evolving AI tools, and the expectations and market disruptions that come with them, ignore the losers trying to scare you. Find what matters to you...
Episode #21
The past few weeks I soft-launched a hiatus, and today I'm making it official. Keep your eyes peeled for Season 2 of the Push Pull Podcast!
Episode #20
Today we revisit a couple of “near misses” — where a combination of solid preparation and luck led my guests to thrive or pivot quickly in the face of turmoil in their organizations. Omar Dinar discusses joining Lehman...
Episode #19
Navigating the Ups and Downs: From Consulting to Startups and Facing Burnout Today I revist discussions where my guests faced significant adversity in their work lives. Shalini Chander talks about pivoting to the...
Episode #18
In this episode I continue my conversation with Dr. Jess Mendoza, cognitive psychologist and UX researcher. Upon wrapping up Dr. Mendoza's transition from academia to UX research, we explore her efforts building...
Episode #17
Today I interview Dr. Jess Mendoza, a cognitive psychologist turned UX researcher. Dr. Mendoza shares her inspiring story of being a first-generation college student, pursuing a doctorate, and eventually transitioning...
Episode #16
Today I revisit some of my early converations on the podcast and the incredible insights of my guests. Samir Jain discusses the importance of combining technical skills with the ability to sell and influence. Theresa...
Episode #15
Today I speak to Julia Levina about her multifaceted career journey. Julia shares her experiences as a counseling psychologist in Ukraine, a CFO of a family-owned pharmacy chain, a business consultant, and now a...
Episode #14
Today I discuss my thoughts on the concept of “fit” between employer and employee. Gallup found in 2023 that disengaged employees cost the world $8.8 trillion in lost productivity annually. I introduce Andre Martin's...
Episode #13
In this episode, I reconnect with Ashwin Aravind, Head of Operations at Lightyear. Ashwin has been a high-octane performer all his life, spanning school and career. Starting with his undergrad years at UC Berkeley...
Episode #12
Today I discuss my personal journey of leaving prior jobs in search of greater fulfillment. I compare my experience to what I learned in 'Job Moves' by Bob Moesta, Ethan Bernstein, and Michael B. Horn, highlighting how...
Episode #11
In this episode, I delve into the emerging concept of the “Great Detachment.” We discuss the impact of team dynamics, job longevity, and fulfillment on employee engagement and performance. Referencing recent Gallup...
Episode #10
In this episode of the Push Pull podcast, we continue our conversation with Omar Dinar, diving deeper into his career journey. Omar shares his experiences transitioning from aerospace engineering to finance, joining...
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