PMI Carolina Virtual Meeting - My journey from Thick to Thin and Truck to Tech
Topic:
My journey from Thick to Thin and Truck to Tech
Lessons I learned through failure, grit, and persistence. I will share my journeys in my education – from a failure as a student in my youth, to a successful college student in middle age. My health journey – from 342 pounds to 179 pounds in one year, and couch potato to marathoner and running coach. Lastly, my career transition – from factory layoff to truck driver and eventually BI leadership.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will be able to identify and articulate their unique strengths, leadership values and professional differentiators
- Participants will be able to apply strategies to increase personal visibility within teams, organizations and professional communities
Speaker: Jeremy Post
Speaker Bio:
Jeremy Post began his career on the open road, transforming his trajectory from a truck driver to a leading expert in data analytics and business intelligence. After his early days behind the wheel, he applied his tenacity and knack for technology to climb the ranks in the logistics industry.
Overcoming academic struggles early in life, Jeremy returned to college at age 40 and maintains a perfect GPA. A dedicated runner and coach, he lost over 160 pounds and went on to complete marathons and ultramarathons. His personal motto, "Leave it better" guides everything he does.
Today, Jeremy blends technical expertise with powerful storytelling as a public speaker and enjoys sharing his journey from transportation to tech and inspiring others to rise above challenges and pursue transformation.
