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The Evaluation Couch

Maria Montenegro
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Welcome to The Evaluation Couch, where we discuss topics related to evaluation and navigating a career in evaluation. In this space, I will share about my evaluation journey, share tips from my career advising and management experience, and invite other evaluators to hear about their perspectives. My goal is to continue promoting the use of evaluation and help evaluators build the careers they des... more

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In this episode, evaluator Cecilia Eva Beloqui shares her inspiring journey of building visibility and community through daily posting on LinkedIn. She reflects on the discipline and consistency it took to commit to sharing resources every day for a ... more

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In this episode, Mishkah Teladia shares her journey into a portfolio career, discussing her transition from a long-standing role in international development to exploring diverse opportunities that align with her purpose. She emphasizes the importanc... more

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In this episode, Maria Montenegro is joined by Kelsi Kriitmaa to explore the concept of portfolio careers. They discuss the evolving landscape of work, particularly in the social impact sector, and how portfolio careers can offer flexibility and dive... more

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Live from Eval25 in Kansas City, Maria sits down with Denise Baer, Nathan Varnell, and Nina Sabarre for a dynamic conversation on the future of evaluation. Together, they explore why advocating for evaluation has never been more critical in the face ... more

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Recent Guests

Cecilia Eva Beloqui
A male specialist from Argentina, focusing on educational policies and programs.
Episode: 56. Visibility Through Consistency: Cecilia Eva Beloqui's LinkedIn Journey
Mishkah Teladia
Strategy and Impact Advisor with over 15 years of experience in economic development and evaluation.
Episode: 55. An Evaluator's Journey into Portfolio Careers: Mishkah Teladia's Story
Nina Sabarre
Founder and CEO of Intention to Impact, a social impact consulting firm.
Intention to Impact
Episode: 53. Making The Case For Evaluation (Live from Eval25)
Nate Varnell
Emerging evaluator focused on federal policymaking and evaluation.
Episode: 53. Making The Case For Evaluation (Live from Eval25)
Mahesh Krishnan Ramesh
Policy professional specializing in gender evaluation and applied statistics.
Global Evaluation Initiative
Episode: 52. Owning Your Path: Mahesh's Career Story
Dr. Monique Liston
Founder, Chief Strategist and Joyful Militant at Ubuntu Research and Evaluation
Ubuntu Research and Evaluation
Episode: 32. Leaders Transforming Evaluation Workplaces: Monique Liston
Katherine Haugh
CEO and founder of the Convive Collective, focusing on climate-focused philanthropies
Convive Collective
Episode: 31. Leaders Transforming Evaluation Workplaces: Kat Haugh
Eric Barela
Evaluator with over 20 years of experience focusing on urban education and technology innovation.
Episode: 30. Transitions Across Sectors with Eric Barela
Ratiba Taouti Cherif
Supports social impact teams design, implement and learn for lasting change; Creator of the ReThink Social Change Cards.
Episode: 29. Ratiba's Learnings From Navigating Uncertainty in International Development

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Maria Montenegro
Host of the show; shares insights about evaluation and career development, bringing her experience in management and advising to the conversation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • YEE’s go-to-podcast

    As a struggling Young & Emerging Evaluator, I have benefited a lot from Maria’s podcast which I feel is carefully crafted and curated for us -YEEs. I have listened to all 25 episodes so far, and it just feels that every episode is curated for me.

    Thank you Maria !

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    Tashi Dendup
    Australiaa year ago

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The podcast is praised for its thoughtful exploration of workforce dynamics in the evaluation sector, especially regarding inclusivity and community building.
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56. Visibility Through Consistency: Cecilia Eva Beloqui's LinkedIn Journey
Q: What are some of the biggest learnings you've had since you started posting?
I learned that I'm consistent and that done is better than perfect.
56. Visibility Through Consistency: Cecilia Eva Beloqui's LinkedIn Journey
Q: What led you to have this second job?
I wanted to have more visibility as people didn't know me when applying for jobs.
52. Owning Your Path: Mahesh's Career Story
Q: Can you tell us more about GENSA and what role it played in your career?
Mahesh explained that GENSA helped him gain awareness of evaluation initiatives and provided mentorship opportunities.
52. Owning Your Path: Mahesh's Career Story
Q: How did you manage getting support to leave medical school and pursue the career that you want?
Mahesh shared that it was extremely difficult, especially with societal expectations, but he was supported by his father to drop out.
54. Embracing Portfolio Careers With Kelsi Kriitmaa
Q: What are some challenges that you've seen people face as they're starting to build and explore portfolio careers?
Common challenges include the Feast or Famine cycle, professional development, burnout, and loneliness associated with independent consulting.

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Focusing on the field of evaluation, this podcast explores a variety of topics related to career development within this sector. It features discussions on essential competencies for evaluators, innovative workplace practices, and the importance of community and shared values in professional growth. The content is enriched by insights from experienced practitioners who share their personal journeys and challenges, particularly regarding inclusivity, anti-racist practices, and the evolving landscape of evaluation in different sectors. This podcast is likely to resonate well with emerging evaluators, seasoned professionals, and those interested in social impact and community engagement, providing valuable guidance and support through shared e... more

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2. Mishkah Teladia
3. Nina Sabarre
4. Nate Varnell
5. Mahesh Krishnan Ramesh
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