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Content type - Interview
Primary goal - Educational
Summary
In this episode, Dominic Jolson shares his unconventional career journey from architecture to cultural innovation, emphasizing the importance of opportunism, creativity, and connecting diverse fields. Discover how embracing change and exploring new connections can lead to a fulfilling and impactful career.
Keywords
career change, creativity, cultural innovation, classical music, architecture, opportunism, interdisciplinary, personal growth
key topics
Career reinvention and opportunism
Connecting diverse fields for innovation
The role of creativity in career success
Changing perceptions of classical music
The importance of networking and exploration
sound bites
"Bach is probably one of the big stars back in the days who changed music forever"
"Classical music is not for me, but through these musicians I found it is for me"
"Travel, talk to people, and listen to learn what life is about"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dominic Jolson and his journey
04:55 Shifting from architecture to building with sound and emotion
10:29 Dominic's story of career change and exploration
23:04 The role of art and creativity in a changing world
34:50 The importance of curiosity, travel, and listening
48:53 Advice for the next generation: explore and connect
53:01 Final thoughts and closing
Primary goal - Educational
Summary
In this episode, Dominic Jolson shares his unconventional career journey from architecture to cultural innovation, emphasizing the importance of opportunism, creativity, and connecting diverse fields. Discover how embracing change and exploring new connections can lead to a fulfilling and impactful career.
Keywords
career change, creativity, cultural innovation, classical music, architecture, opportunism, interdisciplinary, personal growth
key topics
Career reinvention and opportunism
Connecting diverse fields for innovation
The role of creativity in career success
Changing perceptions of classical music
The importance of networking and exploration
sound bites
"Bach is probably one of the big stars back in the days who changed music forever"
"Classical music is not for me, but through these musicians I found it is for me"
"Travel, talk to people, and listen to learn what life is about"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dominic Jolson and his journey
04:55 Shifting from architecture to building with sound and emotion
10:29 Dominic's story of career change and exploration
23:04 The role of art and creativity in a changing world
34:50 The importance of curiosity, travel, and listening
48:53 Advice for the next generation: explore and connect
53:01 Final thoughts and closing
Creators and Guests
Host
David Oxley
Dr Oxley is a dual UK/US citizen based in Austin, Texas. David started his career as a management consultant before leading major people and corporate restructuring projects for BP PLC across Europe, USA, India, and the Middle East. He worked closely with Reliance Industries in India, one of BP’s partners, as they embarked on their big corporate restructuring. He currently spends his time researching and writing on future career trends for publications around the world including Fast Company, Forbes, Big Think, Reader’s Digest, and HR Today where he also serves as a member of the global advisory board. David was awarded his doctorate in Organizational Change at Cranfield University and his MBA from the University of Notre Dame.
Host
Helmut Schuster
Dr Schuster is a dual Austrian/British citizen who lives in London, UK. He is the former Group HR Director of BP PLC and Chairman of the Board for Ivocar Vivadent. He currently serves on the board of several dynamic start-up businesses including ExpectAI, a Greentech enterprise. Helmut is an active entrepreneur, investor, and frequent contributor to leadership and AFS Cultural programs. He completed his PhD in Economics from the University of Vienna.
Guest
Domink Joelsohn
Dominik Joelsohn studied architecture at the Technical University of Vienna, trained to design physical structures. But instead of building with concrete and steel, he shifted his career toward building with sound, emotion, and human connection. Today, he is a cultural innovator, international project builder, and founder of JOELSOHN., an agency that manages world-class artists, creates live musical experiences, and drives social impact projects across the globe.
What is The Drs S&O Podcast: The Power of Stories?
Hosted by the writing collaboration Drs Schuster & Oxley, this show focuses on how story telling can be such a powerful source of inspiration in our professional lives. Each episode shares an entertaining story, often provided by a notable business leader. The power of stories is an entertaining, fun, uplifting podcast designed to help professionals in all walks of life find answers to imponderable questions and smile while they do so.