Coffee with a T-bird hosted by Alex Rozenfeld
Grab a cup of coffee and join Alex Rozenfeld, Thunderbird alum and founder of Freshwater Investments, as he sits down with fellow T-bird graduates who are making an impact in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features open and insightful conversations that explore the pivotal moments, personal motivations, and lessons learned on their journeys.
From building companies across continents to leading global teams, these stories highlight the drive and mindset behind success. Whether you're a student, alum, or someone passionate about business and personal growth, you'll walk away with fresh ideas and real-world perspective.
This is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for connection, storytelling, and celebrating the global spirit of Thunderbird.
This podcast is sponsored by www.freshwaterinvestments.com
Coffee with a T-bird hosted by Alex Rozenfeld
From Morgan Stanley COO to Bestselling Author of Visible: May Busch on Owning Your Career
In this engaging conversation, I spoke with May Busch, a former COO of Morgan Stanley Europe and author of the book 'Visible'. We discussed May's journey from a challenging corporate career to becoming an entrepreneur and author, emphasizing the importance of visibility, relationships, and integrity in career advancement. May shared formative experiences from her upbringing, insights on leadership, and practical advice for navigating the corporate world without compromising one's values. The conversation also touched on the emotional impact of publishing a book and the significance of mentorship and support systems in personal and professional growth.
https://thevisiblebook.com/T-Bird
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maybusch/
May Busch works with good people who want to advance their careers and make the difference they’re meant to make in the world – without sacrificing their values in the process.
After her own 24-year rise to Chief Operating Officer of Morgan Stanley Europe, she discovered the hidden shift that separates those who advance from those who plateau: it’s not enough to deliver excellent performance – you also need to make your potential visible to key decision-makers.
As founder of Career Mastery™, May has developed a practical framework that helps mid-career professionals accelerate their advancement while staying authentic. Her approach has guided hundreds of professionals toward promotions, leadership roles, and greater career satisfaction.
A Harvard College and Harvard Business School graduate, May serves as Senior Advisor for Leadership at Arizona State University and provides executive coaching globally. Her work proves that good people can finish first.
May is the author of #1 International Bestseller, VISIBLE: How to Advance Your Career without Playing Politics, Selling Your Soul or Working Yourself into the Ground, and Accelerate: 9 Capabilities to Achieve Success at Any Career Stage.
Everything May shares is what she wishes she’d had during her own journey.
This podcast is sponsored by Freshwater Investments