What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
Curious what it would be like to walk in someone else’s (work) shoes? Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath as he explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do.
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Episodes (72)
A Custom Harvester
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Funeral Director
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An Aerospace Engineer
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A Diplomat
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A Lineman
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A Health Inspector
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An Olympic Bobsledder (Replay)
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A London Divorce Lawyer
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Baker
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A Dog Groomer
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A Marine Corps JAG
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An Elementary School Teacher
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Humanitarian Worker
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A Conductor
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A Master Electrician
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Baseball Player
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Seismologist
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An Executive Chef
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Speechwriter
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A Floral Decorator
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Car Mechanic
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Pharmacy Tech
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A Chief Financial Officer
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Deli Owner
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Massage Therapist
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Harbor Pilot
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Hospice Nurse
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Veterinarian
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Software Engineer
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A City Manager
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A Barman
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Brain Surgeon
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
An Aircraft Carrier Commander
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A Daycare Owner
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
An Audiobook Narrator
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
RESET: How To Change What's Not Working
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Homicide Detective
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Toy Distributor
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
An Olympic Bobsledder
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Christmas Tree Farmer
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Marine Biologist
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
An Interior Designer
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
An NBA Referee
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A London Cabbie
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Life Insurance Salesman
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Camera Operator
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A Long-Haul Truck Driver
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
A Summer Camp Director
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
An Ice Cream Truck Driver
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath
An Ocean Lifeguard
What It's Like To Be... with Dan Heath