In this episode, Nick chats with Ryan Houska, Director of Web Operations at Cisco and a CSAP Alum. Hear firsthand about his transformative journey, the power of curiosity, open-mindedness, and networking, and the crucial difference between management and leadership. Get an insider's view of his transition into leadership, the significance of resilience, shared team accountability, and the customer-first approach at Cisco. As always, the episode is packed with wisdom, cleverly wrapped in sports analogies, crafted with our new comers in mind ..read more

Don't miss this candid episode where Laura delves into Eduardo Sebastian Galardi's unexpected yet interesting transition from aerospace engineering to Cisco's CSAP program. Fresh out of CSAP himself and early in his career, Eduardo's timeless advice holds relevance for newcomers as they embark on their journeys. Embrace the rollercoaster of learning and discover the power of empathy and humility in the workplace. Eduardo's experiences at Cisco Live, one of Cisco's premier networking events, his passion for personal connection through solo travels, and his very own podcast will inspire and empo ..read more

Join us on a captivating journey in our fourth podcast episode as we explore the inspiring story of Vinaya Springer, a former CSAPer and current Senior System Engineer Manager. Vinaya has transformed her adversities into her superpower, paving the way for others by sharing her experiences. She faced numerous challenges, including imposter syndrome, but has learned how to overcome it. Vinaya shares valuable insights on how to stop listening to the inner voice that withholds or limits you and start listening to the voice that empowers and supports you. Learn how to turn self-doubt into power by ..read more

In this third episode, Laura welcomes Yvette Filippo, Field Account Manager in the Netherlands. Since she graduated from CSAP in 2018, she has been recognized as Sales Champion and Sales Achiever. Yvette explains that she approaches success in a holistic way, by adding value to her personal, team, and company projects. She shares with us practical tips on how she does this, by prioritizing, turning failures into opportunities, and by exploring her passions inside and outside of work (including psychology and Girls in IT). Join the conversation to learn how she found the key to getting a better ..read more

In this episode our host Nick sits down with Zaid Al-Taher, a Systems Engineer who graduated from CSAP in 2021. Join us as Zaid shares his journey at Cisco, from the application process to his remarkable volunteering work in Indonesia building a school playground. Learn how Zaid combines his passions: continuous learning, teaching and giving back, and how working at Cisco makes it all possible. Get inspired by Zaid's tips for success! What did you take away from this episode? Let us know in the comments ..read more

Join Laura and Stien as they start off the new season of "Tales From The CSAP Floor: Epic Wins and Fails"! From the importance of mentorship and putting things into perspective to frozen lasagnas, discover how Stien navigates her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. Be sure to tune in for this empowering conversation about flexibility and perseverance ..read more

JP kickstarted his career at CSAP some moons ago as an Associate Sales Representative. He shares many valuable lessons on career progression at Cisco, leveraging your connections, the importance of diversity, the value of people and culture and so much more ..read more

Annika Gruvstad kickstarted her career at CSAP some moons ago as an Associate Sales Representative. She shares many valuable lessons on career progression at Cisco, leveraging your connections, the importance of diversity, the value of people and culture and so much more ..read more

Let Ella take you on a journey from pre-covid CSAP times to a fully virtual experience. Going from playing table tennis with CSAP peers to following classes remotely, Niek van Geffen and Momoki Yokoi, ASR Alum, talk about the same program but in a different world. While the times have changed, the strong CSAP thread of learning, networking and friendship remains unbreakable! Oh and Niek, one of the youngest Cisco Chairman Club Winners, talks about what it takes the win this sales award, one of the most prestigious ones at Cisco ..read more

In this episode, Mark chats to two former Associate Systems Engineers (ASE): Timi Omoyajowo & Yashar Asgari. Our host asks them about their CSAP experience, our culture of learning and feedback. They address what it was like leaving CSAP to go into a permanent role within Cisco and making the most of their support system. They give some great tips about how to avoid getting whiplash from working fully in person, then fully remote, and now in a hybrid model ..read more