If you’ve ever hit a point in your career where you thought, “Wait... what am I doing? Is this the right path for me?”—you’re in good company. We’re here to help you find your way—without pretending there’s only one “right” path. Listen to seasoned professionals who have navigated professional skills, confidence, and clarity to chart meaningful career journeys discuss issues facing young professionals today. Our name is inspired by the rugged Aleutian Islands—a place where paths are carved b ...
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Between Peaks 02: Childcare is Infrastructure
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44:25Childcare is one of the biggest challenges for working parents — especially for professionals navigating demanding careers while raising young kids. In this episode, Elise and Michelle, two moms also working professionally, share their candid experiences exploring childcare options in both major U.S. cities and suburban areas. We dive into the real…
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13 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 6 of 6, Storytelling as Strategy
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37:24Facts inform, but stories inspire action. In this episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how storytelling can be one of the most powerful tools for emerging leaders. From enhancing collaboration to creating buy-in for new initiatives, stories help ideas travel, stick, and motivate others to act. We’ll share practical ways youn…
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12 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 5 of 6, Uncovering and Developing Others' Strengths
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41:14Great leaders don’t just maximize their own talents—they uncover and develop the strengths of others. In this fifth episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore the shift from “fixing weaknesses” to building on what people do best. You’ll learn why a strengths-based approach leads to greater engagement, faster growth, and stronger t…
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11 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 4 of 6, Giving and Receiving Feedback
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41:59Feedback is one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—leadership tools. In this episode of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how to give feedback with clarity and empathy, and how to receive it with openness and resilience. Whether you’re navigating your first peer-to-peer conversation, learning to accept critique from senior lea…
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Between Peaks 01: Strategies for Professional Women Starting a Family
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41:09How do you balance the desire to grow a career with the decision to start a family? In this debut episode of Between Peaks, we dive into the real stories of women who’ve navigated this question in different ways. You’ll hear real stories from and about women who: Chose to start a family first, and then pursued their careers. Built career experience…
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10 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 3 of 6, Influence Without Authority
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33:56Leadership isn’t about titles, org charts, or who signs the paychecks—it’s about impact. In this episode of Unspoken Leadership Skills, we explore how to guide, inspire, and create change even when you don’t hold formal authority. From building credibility to strengthening relationships, from telling the right story to practicing reciprocity, we’ll…
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9 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 2 of 6, The Power of Presence (Before the Title)
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32:33You don’t need a title to lead. In Part 2 of our Unspoken Leadership Skills series, we explore how presence — the way you communicate, carry yourself, and earn trust — shapes your influence long before you step into a formal leadership role. We break down what presence really means (beyond confidence or charisma), why it matters in your 20s and ear…
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8 Unspoken Leadership Skills Part 1 of 6, Navigating Ambiguity: Turning the Unknown into Leading Innovation
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34:57Many professionals in their 20s and 30s are entering roles where expectations aren’t clearly spelled out, projects lack neat roadmaps, and decisions must be made with incomplete information. Ever been handed a project and felt pressure to “just figure it out”? Welcome to ambiguity—the crucible where modern leaders are forged. In this episode, we br…
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Power Skills & Relationship Building Fundamentals - Salt Lake City, October 25, 2025
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17:23Ready to go beyond transactional networking and design a career path that's authentically yours? On October 25, 2025, from 9 AM to 2 PM, the Career Workshop: Power Skills & Relationship Building Fundamentals at the Daybreak Community Center (South Jordan, UT) is crafted just for professionals like you. What you’ll gain: +Discover your core skills a…
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7 Growth Without Burnout: How to Grow Your Skills Without Draining Your Energy
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37:20If you’ve ever felt like you’re sprinting on the career treadmill — constantly pushing to level up while running on empty — this episode is for you. Hustle culture can feel motivating in the short term, but when the pace isn’t sustainable, burnout is inevitable. Elise, Annie, and Michelle get real about what it takes to thrive in your career and li…
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6 Skills, Not Titles: Building a Career That Fits You
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48:59The Aleutian Atlas ladies debunk the idea that job titles and promotions are the only measures of success. In this episode, Annie, Michelle and Elise share personal stories about stepping off prescribed career tracks, discovering transferable skills, and finding more fulfilling paths. Listeners will get practical advice on how to identify skills wo…
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5 Chaos to Clarity - The Productivity Upgrade: Project Management
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42:49Project Management Tools You Can Implement Today Individually or As a Group. Stay Organized and Work Smarter Episode Links The Design Squiggle Forbes: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Project Management Forbes: What is Agile Project Management? The Ultimate GuideBy Aleutian Atlas
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4 Think Fast, Speak Smart: Sharpening Your Verbal Communication Edge
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25:43In professional environments, your ability to think on your feet and articulate ideas clearly can make or break opportunities. In this episode, we dive into the practical side of developing sharp verbal communication skills—especially when you're put on the spot. Whether you're navigating unexpected questions in meetings, pitching ideas to leadersh…
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3 Skills & Professional Networking through Volunteer Work
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27:10How To Intentionally Identify Opportunities for Specific Skills and Relationship Building When most people set out to build a professional network, they imagine awkward mixers, stiff small talk, and collecting LinkedIn contacts that end up forgotten by the time a month passes. But here’s the truth: some of the best connections you’ll ever make don’…
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Annie, Elise and Michelle discuss both leading and participating professionally on a remote team. The ability to lead a team into a sense of unification and shared goals might seem elusive, or appear to be a set of personality traits someone is innately born with. But that type of leadership is skill based and can be learned. Even if you aren’t a f…
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Introduction to Aleutian Atlas's podcasters - Annie, Elise and Michelle as well as the mission of Aleutian Atlas.By Aleutian Atlas
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