Garrett Boorojian and former Chief of Staff to Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Kamala Harris (Harris for President) / former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Education, Sheila Nix

Garrett Boorojian and former Chief of Staff to Second Lady of the United States Dr. Jill Biden, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Kamala Harris (Harris for President) / former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Education, Sheila Nix

Author: Garrett Boorojian July 18, 2025 Duration: 50:19

Garrett Boorojian and Sheila Nix discuss relationship building in a team environment.

Sheila has one of the most complete and accomplished professional careers in local, state, and national politics, from the campaign trail to Washington, DC. She worked for two U.S. Senators, a U.S. Governor, two U.S. Vice Presidents, two U.S. Presidents, a U.S. Second Lady, and a U.S. Secretary of Education. She has also excelled as a lawyer and in high–level executive leadership roles in the non–profit space.

Sheila has achieved relationship building in various team environments – by forming close and trusted bonds with several of the most influential political figures and executive decision makers in U.S. history.

If you're interested in a professional career in U.S. politics, then speaking with Sheila – who has a combined 36 years of political and legal insight, wisdom, and expertise – will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how her career track evolved from one role to the next, which has been a natural trajectory for her.

The Bidens, the Obamas, Kamala Harris, Bill Nelson, Bob Kerrey, Bradley Tusk, and Bono – these influential 20th and 21st centuries' leaders' lives have been positively impacted by Sheila, and vice versa.

Sheila Nix’s Professional Bio:

  • Chief of Staff, Vice President Kamala Harris – Biden for President
  • Chief Of Staff, U.S. Department of Education
  • President, Tusk Philanthropies
  • Senior Advisor, Biden for President
  • Chief of Staff, Second Lady of the U.S., Dr. Jill Biden – The White House
  • Senior Staff, Presidential Inaugural Committee
  • Chief of Staff, Vice President Joe Biden – Obama for America
  • US Executive Director, Bono's The ONE Campaign
  • Senior Vice–President, The Strategy Group
  • Deputy Governor, U.S. state of Illinois
  • Chief of Staff, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson
  • Chief of Staff; Legislative Director, U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey
  • Associate, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

Garrett Boorojian hosts WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment, a podcast that digs into the human dynamics behind high-stakes success. Each conversation moves beyond typical interviews to explore how trust, communication, and genuine connection are forged under pressure. The guest list is a testament to the universal application of these principles, featuring Hall of Fame athletes from football, basketball, and baseball, Olympic medalists, Emmy-winning media figures, and top coaches and executives. These are individuals for whom "team" is not a corporate buzzword but the fundamental mechanism of achievement. You'll hear firsthand accounts of navigating locker rooms, boardrooms, and creative collaborations. The discussions are grounded in real stories-from the tension before a championship game to the delicate negotiations of a major business deal-revealing the practical methods these professionals use to build cohesive units. This isn't abstract theory; it's lived experience dissected to uncover what actually works. Whether you're leading a sports team, a business department, or any collaborative project, this podcast offers a rare look at the relational craftsmanship required to excel. Garrett guides these explorations with a focus on actionable insight, making each episode a masterclass in the subtle art of working with others.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment
Podcast Episodes
Garrett Boorojian and Founder + CEO of Renala, Certified Facilitator in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY, formerly of ICF Next / World Vision / Paralyzed Veterans of America / Atlantic Media, Co-author of "Living Room Leadership," Brittany Anderson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:22
Garrett Boorojian and Brittany Anderson discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: https://leadwithfamily.com/living-room-leadership/"NEW BOOK BY BRITTANY + GEOFF ANDERSONUnlock the Power of Living Room…
Garrett Boorojian and 1993 NFL First Round Draft Pick (1st Overall), New England Patriots Hall of Famer, 4x Pro–Bowler, Super Bowl 36 Champion, Co–founder of Bledsoe Wine Estates (Doubleback, Bledsoe Family Winery, Bledsoe|McDaniels), Drew Bledsoe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:12
Garrett Boorojian and Drew Bledsoe discuss relationship building in a team environment.Drew's NFL Career / Accolades:– 251 Passing Touchdowns / 44,611 Passing Yards– Super Bowl 36 Champion / 2x AFC Champion– 4x Pro–Bowle…
Garrett Boorojian and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, U. of Michigan Law School Professor, Author of "The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government, NBC News / MS NOW Legal Analyst, Barbara McQuade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:45
Garrett Boorojian and Barbara McQuade discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: University of Michigan Law Schoolhttps://michigan.law.umich.edu/faculty-and-scholarship/our-faculty/barbara-l-mcquade"Barb…
Garrett Boorojian and Atlanta–based Award–winning Independent / Hollywood Actress (Walk the Line, Big Momma's House 2, We Are Marshall, The Blind Side, The Hunger Games, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Flight, 42, Hidden Figures), Rhoda Griffis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:44
Garrett Boorojian and Rhoda Griffis discuss relationship building in a team environment."... [T]his platform is fabulous Garrett, there is a door for everybody, and that's thanks to you." – Rhoda GriffisSource: Universit…
Garrett Boorojian and former NFL 4x Pro–Bowler, former NFL First–Team All–Pro, former NFL Sacks Leader, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, former High School and NCAA Division I Football Coach, Motivational Speaker, Bryce Paup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:06
Garrett Boorojian and Bryce Paup discuss relationship building in a team environment.Source: Iowa State Footballhttps://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/bryce-paup/2348"Bryce PaupTitle: Assistant Defensive Lin…
Garrett Boorojian and Founder / Principal of The Fair Path Project, former Diplomat at the U.S. Department of State, former CAO / Spokeswoman at End Workplace Abuse, former Director of Human Resources at Solano County / Mariposa County, Kim Williams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:12
Garrett Boorojian and Kimberly Williams discuss relationship building in a team environment.Sources: The Fair Path Projecthttps://www.fairpathproject.com/"Overcome Workplace Bullying. Build Psychological Safety.The Fair…
Garrett Boorojian and 1982 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Champion and Consultant at the University of North Carolina, former NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Head Coach, former Assistant GM at the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, Buzz Peterson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:38
Garrett Boorojian and Buzz Peterson discuss relationship building in a team environment.Robert Bower Peterson Jr. | Buzz Peterson:– 1981 High School Basketball Player of the Year in the U.S. state of North Carolina– 1982…