The Fern Show

The Fern Show
Podcast Description
On The Fern Show, we’re here to water the seeds of success. We believe there isn’t just one path to achievement—there are many—and together, we explore each unique journey. Every episode, we speak with professionals from diverse fields—lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and more—revealing the roads they’ve traveled and the realities of their work. Too often, we only see the polished outcome of someone’s effort, while the hard work and trials and tribulations go unnoticed. On The Fern Show, we bring these untold stories to light. Whether you’re pursuing a career, seeking inspiration, or simply love a great story, The Fern Show is for you.
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The podcast covers themes related to personal growth, resilience, and the diverse paths to achievement. Episodes include discussions on cultivating resilience as seen in the first episode featuring John Tishler, where listeners learn about overcoming setbacks in the corporate legal industry, as well as exploring motivation and the pursuit of genuine passions.

On The Fern Show, we’re here to water the seeds of success. We believe there isn’t just one path to achievement—there are many—and together, we explore each unique journey. Every episode, we speak with professionals from diverse fields—lawyers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and more—revealing the roads they’ve traveled and the realities of their work. Too often, we only see the polished outcome of someone’s effort, while the hard work and trials and tribulations go unnoticed. On The Fern Show, we bring these untold stories to light. Whether you’re pursuing a career, seeking inspiration, or simply love a great story, The Fern Show is for you.

Welcome to the first episode of The Fern Show with your host, Fernando Harris, a 3L at Northwestern Law. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of John Tishler, partner and practice group leader at a prestigious law firm. John shares the story of his rise in the corporate legal world, reflecting on the importance of resilience, overcoming personal and professional setbacks, and the realization that perfection is not the ultimate goal. Join Fernando and John as they explore the basis of motivation, discuss the value of being a problem solver, and the power of pursuing one’s genuine passions and strengths.
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