Short Story Long, hosted by leadership and business coach Beki Fraser. Through personal narratives and interviews, Beki explores pivotal life moments and the decisions that shape careers and leadership. Each episode delves into the internal and external challenges of navigating significant changes, offering insights into authentic leadership grounded in core values. The podcast features stories from professionals who’ve embraced transformation, providing listeners with relatable experiences and practical guidance for personal and professional growth.
Beki Fraser, MBA, PCC, and founder of Focus For Growth is a credentialed coach, an experienced facilitator, and author of C.O.A.C.H. Y.O.U. The Introverted Skeptic's Guide to Leadership. She supports her clients as they integrate who they are as leaders with how they communicate, make decisions, and interact with others. Beki’s curiosity about how things all fit together goes beyond the inner workings of people and also into how they interact and influence one another.
Richard is passionate about storytelling and has always been driven by a desire to share unique narratives. His diverse background has shaped how he approaches every aspect of life. He believes education isn’t just about acquiring knowledge; it’s about learning how to think critically and solve problems. He brings his unique perspective to the hundreds of episodes he's produced. His experiences, both personal and professional, have all contributed to shaping who he is today as he continues to grow and evolve.
Today’s guest is John Neral who is an author, podcaster, and career coach. John knows what it’s like to feel stuck and undervalued in a career despite doing all the right things—delivering quality work, building strong relationships, and being a dedicated employee. But after facing setbacks and shifting his focus to communicating his value, his career took off.
Now, John coaches mid-career professionals on navigating career transitions with confidence and clarity, helping them craft their unique career stories to land the opportunities they deserve.
Kris Liebau is a speaker, podcaster, and leadership coach dedicated to empowering engineering managers and executives to “act with impact.” With a focus on long-term growth rather than quick fixes, Kris helps leaders identify and overcome daily obstacles that hinder their effectiveness.
With two decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and quality, Kris understands the challenges technical leaders face in optimizing not just products and processes, but also people and teams. By applying an engineer’s curiosity to leadership development, Kris helps clients navigate the non-technical side of work, from conflict management and delegation to vision-setting and culture-building.