S3 E7 Cellular Success: How to Thrive When Your Boss Doesn't Get You (Part 1)

So Your Boss Sucks, Now What?

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Dr. Mariska Adams-Cadogon embodies what it means to live with purpose, seamlessly blending her roles as chiropractor, educator, and spiritual leader while making each one look effortless. Her journey from biology researcher to alternative school teacher to administrator reveals how our spiritual gifts manifest regardless of our professional title.
The conversation explores Mariska's fascinating career path, which took unexpected turns when she discovered that laboratory research didn't provide the human connection she craved. A chance car accident introduced her to chiropractic care, launching her into a healing profession where she excelled - sometimes too much for her supervisors' comfort. With remarkable candor, she shares stories of workplace jealousy and the courage it took to walk away from toxic situations, maintaining that "loyalty will always be to God, my family, and myself, and work does not make the list when any of that is in danger."
Perhaps most compelling are Mariska's experiences teaching in alternative schools, where she worked with students others had written off. Her innovative approaches and deep empathy transformed classrooms, resulting in extraordinary academic achievements from students labeled "troublemakers." Through creative teaching methods tailored to what she calls "the haves and have-nots" - bright but bored students and those hiding learning difficulties behind bad behavior - she demonstrated how powerful the right educational approach can be.
Mariska's wisdom about organizational systems resonates far beyond education. Her observation that "systems aren't designed to support individuals; they're designed to accomplish the system's goals" explains why talented people often find themselves pigeonholed. Her advice? "Don't let your credentials go stale waiting for recognition" - sometimes the only path forward requires leaving comfortable positions.
What's your loyalty priority list? Where does work fall on that spectrum? Join us for this powerful, two-part conversation about purpose, resilience, and the courage to create your own path.

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1. Introduction to Dr. Mariska Adams-Kotogan (00:00:00)

2. From Biology Major to Chiropractor (00:08:35)

3. Corporate Jealousy and Professional Challenges (00:14:23)

4. Teaching at Alternative School (00:21:55)

5. The Trifecta of Educational Challenges (00:43:11)

6. Administrative Leadership Journey (00:53:08)

7. Creating Your Own Path Forward (01:09:38)