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134. Winnie Auma: From growing up in extreme poverty in Africa to studying at Harvard, speaking at Facebook, Google and teaching entrepreneurship to vulnerable women
I’m speaking today with Winnie Auma who has had an extraordinary career and life. Winnie grew up in extreme poverty in rural Africa and was the youngest of 15 children. She went on to pursue higher studies, including an MBA and an Emerging Leader at Harvard Kennedy School. She is now the Chief Program Officer at Village Enterprise Fund that operates in 7 countries across Africa and has supported 275,000 people to start their own businesses. Winnie has spoken at companies like Facebook, Google and the Rockefeller Foundation.
1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! They're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here! 3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself
4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.
133. Kevin D. Monroe: From Prayers to Profits, Navigating Church Politics to Wireless Sales with a Side of Gratitude (and how to be grateful, esp. when you're not feeling particularly positive!)
Ever wondered what it's like to get fired from a church? Join us as Kevin Monroe, a perpetual optimist, shares his and inspiring (and hilarious) journey, Kevin's story is filled with unexpected twists and turns.
One minute he's battling religious politics, and the next he's embarking on a wild adventure in the world of wireless sales. Along the way, Kevin discovers the power of gratitude, even in the face of adversity. Learn how he turned his setbacks into stepping stones, embraced his unique perspective, and found solace in the simplest of things.
With his infectious positivity and practical advice, Kevin will inspire you to embrace your weirdness and chase your dreams. Tune in for a heartwarming tale of resilience, self-discovery, and a whole lot of laughter.
Learn more about Kevin here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinmonroe Website: https://www.imgratefulforyou.co/ Kevin's newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/i-m-grateful-for-you-7203385371152297984/
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Liked this episode? A few things:
1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! They're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here! 3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself
4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.
124. Donna Serdula: From Sales to Writing the 'LinkedIn Profile Optimization For Dummies' Guide
I’ve talked so much about LinkedIn on the show, and have brought quite a few personal branding and LinkedIn experts on here as well. My next guest however, is different. Donna Serdula is a LinkedIn Expert, speaker and author who wrote the Dummies guide… LinkedIn Profile Optimisation for Dummies. In this episode, we are going to learn directly from Donna on her own career and Powerful Positioning tips to Elevate & Accelerate Your Career.
Follow Donna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todonna/ Donna's websites: https://www.linkedin-makeover.com/ https://visionboardmedia.com/ Donna's Book here. --------------------------------------------------------------
Liked this episode? A few things:
1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it.
2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!
3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:
"On December 2nd, 2019, I was done. That day, I handed in my resignation for a job I spent my entire career wanting & working for. The truth is ... I didn’t want to stay. My boss didn’t see my value, I wasn’t performing well & the culture, not a fit. At 56, after over thirty years in creative roles as VP at J. Walter Thompson, on the client-side & my last woo hoo as a Managing Consultant, I jumped back into the job market. Realizing all over again how painful & difficult the process was. That's precisely why I started Portfoliorocket.com."
If you're in the mood for powerful storytelling full of hope, suspense and drama, then you are in for a treat!
Loren Greiff comes from the world of Advertising, Marketing and Recruiting. And has pivoted to entrepreneurship during the biggest pandemic the world has ever seen. How did she do it? What does it take to get hired in Advertising for roles that aren't, well, advertised?
Listen to the show to find out!
Follow Loren on LinkedIn here. For more on Loren, check her website here.
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
“I’m never going to do business.” *Goes and works at an aviation company and expands the business.
“I heard about this concept called Business School. Harvard has one? Cool!” *Gets into HBS.
“I had 6 job offers during MBA campus interviews.” *Takes the lowest paying job, with pretty much the worst interview experience, ever.
“I wanted to move to a country where they speak French or German” *Gets transferred to a country where they speak neither.
Careers are built not by meticulously planning every detail, but by embracing unexpected and unimagined opportunities.
If you are looking for lots of laughs and lots of learnings, this is a conversation you cannot miss.
The episode is called: Embrace the Unexpected
My guest today: Brenda Bence has built mega brands for Fortune 100 companies like Procter & Gamble where she headed multi-million dollar brands, first based in the U.S., then in Europe and then in Asia.
Then in 2002, at her career peak, Brenda made the leap, and started her own coaching business, which now has offices in Asia and the US.
There’s so much in this chat: -How Brenda got hired right out of university, and how she turned a NO to a YES -How she got hired by P&G (lots of giggles guaranteed) -How she got hired by her very first paying client
Each story is unforgettable and the 51 minutes fly by!
Join Brenda and me in the unexpected and fascinating journey through her very successful and very squiggly career. You won’t fail to be inspired!
Brenda's new book The Forgotten Choice can be purchased here. If you'd like the companion guide, send your proof of purchase to books@brendabence.com Follow Brenda Bence on LinkedIn here. For all other social channels as well as to sign up to Brenda's newsletter: www.BrendaBence.com
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
I don't know anyone who doesn't love a good reinvention story. Especially career reinvention.
Think of the most famous people in the world, and they've reinvented themselves. And ordinary people like you and me? Yes, us too.
But to go from industrial design, to creative strategy, to innovation, to teaching college students, to now helping leaders be the leader they want to be...
How do you even start? How do you deal with that fear? And can social media help or hinder?
To talk about all of this and more, I'm delighted to have Stefano Di Lollo on the podcast.
In this episode, Stefano shares the exact steps he took to leave a safe, well paying career in industrial design and the journey he took to the Leadership Coach and Facilitator path he enjoys today.
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
'Carpe Diem' is a famous Latin phrase roughly translating as 'Sieze the Day!'
Our next guest embodies this spirit and how!
What is it like to work out of a boat? Not on holiday, not for fun, but as your new permanent office? Are you ready to 'Seas the day'?
I invite you to google search the following:
a. Digital Nomad b. Laptop lifestyle
I can bet you, the images that come up are of 20 something's on a beach with Ray Bans and a drink. Am I right?
The last person you would imagine leading a digitally nomadic life is a CEO with 25 years of senior corporate experience.
In his corporate career, Abel Staveren has held CFO and CEO positions in the shipping industry with postings in London, Singapore, Norway, Switzerland and Luxembourg
Now, Abel and his wife Adrienne travel full-time as digital nomads. They divide the year into three or four blocks, spending each block in a different country. In 2020, Q1 was spent in Stellenbosch South Africa, Q2 in Singapore, Q3 sailing their boat back from Scotland to the Netherlands and Q4 in Algarve, Portugal. They just arrived back from Portugal and are getting the boat ready to go sailing around the UK.
In this fascinating episode, Abel shares:
> The highly unusual circumstances in which he was hired at his first job
> What prompted him to stop traditional work where he needed to be physically present, and become a digital nomad - the answer will surprise you
> How he got hired by his first paying client
> His favourite career advice, which he learnt from the creator of the most famous syndicated daily comic strip in the world
> How a cuss word is the best piece of financial advice you've probably ever heard
This episode has been an eye opener for me and it will certainly be for you, hope you enjoy listening! So let's lift the achor and sail into this delightful conversation.
Connect with Abel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelvanstaveren/
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
What is one thing that's free, and can make a deep impact on your job search, as well as your career?
It's LinkedIn: both your presence and engagement on the platform. In this episode, I share 4 tips to help you self audit your profile: related to your profile pic, background banner, headline and the 'about' section.
Download the LinkedIn profile checklist here: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/LIprofile
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
29. Lee Andrese: Teacher, Trucker, Rancher, Recruiter
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was a famous book written by the great novelist John le Carre.
Inspired by that title, today's episode has a special guest who has hired talent for the Intelligence community and has reinvented her own career many times over.
Lee Andrese has had a phenomenal career as a secondary school teacher, a cowgirl and tractor trailer driver, before moving to Talent Aquisition!
Over her career, Lee has personally filled 3000 positions at Fortune 100 companies and trained 2000 recruiters.
Previously, she served as the head of the Aquent Studios’ Government practice introducing innovative solutions to attract talent for the US Federal Government, Civilian and DoD agencies, including the Intelligence Community.
So, how did Lee get there?
Listen to learn all about career reinvention.
In this juicy episode, Lee talks about:
- an incident that changed her career outlook, very early in her life - what made her change her name in college - how she made the change from high school teacher to heading a staffing business - why she showed up to an important interview in crutches (and what followed) - how she carved a niche in hiring for the intelligence community - what prompted her to leave her employer after 21 years and start out on her own - and much more
Don't even think about missing this episode!
Follow Lee's work on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landrese/ Here she is jumping off a plane!
Lee's website: https://www.akathame.com/
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
Bob Burg is a hugely successful writer and sought after speaker who’s built his entire life’s work on the concept of GIVING.
His magnum opus, a book called “The Go-Giver”, co-authored with John David Mann, is a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, and has sold nearly a million copies and translated into 29 languages. Arianna Huffington, Seth Godin and Stephen Covey recommend it as a must read.
Here's a quote I love from his book: "Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving…. Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”
In this podcast, Bob and I have a rich converstion on:
- How he started his career and why he needed to pivot pretty quickly - How he started his firm Burg Communications and what helped him make it successful - His definitions of selling, giving, price and value - His views on the reputation of 'sales' over the past 40 years - How a job seeker can use principles from the book to create value ... and much, much more
Whether you are a job seeker, business owner or an employee, I promise you: this conversation on creating a giving and value based mindset will definitely help your career.
Follow Bob's work: https://burg.com/ Click here to get a copy of 'The Go-Giver': A little story about a powerful business idea.
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
27. Suzanne Lucas: An Encounter with the Evil HR Lady
Facing a challenging scenario at your workplace? Expecting to get laid off? Having trouble dealing with your boss?
Chances are, the Evil HR Lady can help.
Suzanne Lucas helps you understand what your boss is thinking, whether you should contact a lawyer and what your chances are of getting severance.
Her hit blog 'The Evil HR Lady' garners half a million views across platforms monthly and provides valuable counsel across a range of scenarios.
In this stellar conversation, Suzanne shares with us:
- How she landed up in HR at Wyeth, a giant pharmaceutical company, and there’s a great lesson here for those of us who are a little confused about our passion
- An unusual job interview experience that helped her decide between two job offers, and there's a great lesson there if you ever fall into that predicament
- Moving from the US to Europe and noticing the clear differences in employment practices
- How her blog 'The Evil HR Lady' got started and how she landed writing gigs at big names like CBS, Business.com etc.
- The perception and reputation of HR today, and whether there’s been any change in the last 20 years
- Her favourite tips for someone who thinks they might be losing their job.
This is a longer conversation and worth every single minute, trust me!
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
26. Nikki Barua: Convert your Barriers into Breakthroughs
If you're looking for confidence and clarity on your career path, AND how to get hired in your dream orgnanisations, this is the episode for you. If you think you're different and no one is going to want you because of those differences, this episode is for you.
Nikki Barua is co-founder of a company called Beyond Barriers which helps global organizations accelerate women in leadership by democratizing access to high-performance training and executive coaching. Nikki’s success has been featured in Forbes and Fortune magazine, and today we are going to have a chat about her own barriers and how she converted them into breakthroughs, so that we will distill concrete takeaways for all our listeners.
In this brilliant episode, Nikki shares:
- How she left India for the US on a one way ticket, with few hundred bucks in her pocket and a dream in her heart, sounds cliche, but this is exactly what happened! Nikki was keen on making it on her own.
- How she got hired in a country where she was a minority immigrant, and her criteria for selecting the next move, where she shares a real example in her case
- How we all have two jobs to do: our day job as well as our career, and how we need to manage both
- How she started her company and podcast a couple of weeks before the pandemic hit the stop button on all her plans, and how she adapted, very successfully!
- The process to converting her ideas and codified practices into a book, and her top tips for the aspiring authors out there!
Whatever your gender, don't miss this episode, it's worth every minute!
Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/ Nikki's beautiful post on LinkedIn about her father that I mentioned during the show here. The Beyond Barriers website: https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com/ The podcast episode I referred to with Mallun Yen: click here.
Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
25. John Espirian: How being Relentlessly Helpful SuperCharged his Career
Interesting careers are always squiggly and this isn't any different in John's case.
John Espirian, a LinkedIn superstar, has worked as a Call Center agent, then manager, then Quality Assurance tester at large companies like Fujitsu, then technical copyrighter and now, B2B website writer and overall LinkedIn nerd.
If you follow John on LinkedIn, there's a good chance you'll be "noticed, remembered and preferred". Now who doesn't want that?
In this episode, John shares:
- His fascinating career journey where in 2009 the rug got pulled from under his feet and he was forced to give entrepreneurship a try for 6 months
- How he got hired by his first two paying clients
- How a simple but thought provoking question from his mentor changed his entire approach to his brand #RelentlesslyHelpful
- Three types of people on any social media platform: creators, contributors and consumers, which one are you?
- How a job seeker can get in front of the right audience and noticed, without selling themselves, and so much more.
This is the perfect episode for someone who wants to leverage LinkedIn to get ahead in their career, don't miss it!
John's post on the name pronunciation feature on LinkedIn is here. Follow John's work on LinkedIn here and if you'd like to connect with him, remember to include the secret word! John's website: https://espirian.co.uk/
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
123. Can the ATS help you land your Dream Job? Learn from Talent Acquisition Expert & Job Seeker Ally Ed Han
Join me from a LinkedInLive conversation on a perennially hot topic: the Applicant Tracking System. Let's learn with Ed Han, Wordsmith, Job Seeker Ally and Recruiter at Cenlar FSB. In this conversation from 2022, Ed and I talk about:
- What are some myths surrounding ATS's that we need to separate from facts? - What does a job seeker need to know about ATS when sending a job application? - What is it most recruiters wish people knew, before reaching out to them?
1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it.
2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!
3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:
This is probably one of the most unique career stories you would have ever heard.
Dirk De Muynck had it all: a cushy executive job at a large Swedish automotive giant, a comfortable life and wide acclaim as a manager of reputation. Till one day in 2014 when it was all taken away from him and Dirk had to re-invent himself.
One day, in the midst of a traffic jam, Dirk had an epiphany that not only changed his life, but the lives of hundreds of people in Belgium.
He moved from being a savior of reputations, to a savior of lives.
Dirk runs CoolXpress, a medical transport company, that uses motorcycles to transport medical tissue, liquids and pharma products to hospitals. He and his team often race against time on Belgium’s hyper-congested highways to get donor body organs to operating rooms across the country.
In this special episode, Dirk talks about: - How a hand-written letter he sent started his career at Volvo in the 1990's - A bizarre interview with his future boss which didn't exactly go as he expected - How he handled the painful separation from Volvo after nearly two decades there - How he returned to an old, forgotten hobby that drove him, literally, towards his eureka moment - How he pitched his business idea dozens of times facing rejection after rejection, until he saw success with one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations – the Red Cross
This is a very special episode which teaches us that we can reinvent ourselves at any time in our life. Don’t miss it!
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
23. Jeff Archambault: It's a small world, after all
Which is the dream company you always wanted to work for?
Many people say these two: Apple and Disney.
Jeff Archambault has worked with both of these iconic companies. A short stint at Apple, followed by a long and illustrious 25 year career at the Walt Disney Company, where he served in leadership roles in Finance, Operations, Corporate Communications and CSR.
Drawing on all his hard earned lessons from the corporate world, he has reinvented himself as an Executive Coach, a Lecturer and a Mentor to startups. He is busier than ever. Which made it extremely hard to get hold of him for this podcast!
Jeff is a strong believer in the power of networks, relationships and in taking a 'global' view of your career. After all, its a small world - just like the name of every child's all-time favorite ride in Disneyland.
In this episode we talk with Jeff about:
- How armed with a Stanford MBA he pivoted from Wall Street to Disney, via Silicon Valley - His expat experiences as an American moving to Paris to work in Apple and then Disneyland - Dealing with hostile worker unions in France - Reinventing himself as a lecturer, coach and startup mentor after a 40 year corporate career - Dollops of his best advice for ambitious career professionals
Don't miss this ride! You have a fast pass ticket right to the head of the queue :-)
Follow Jeff's work on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-archambault-2160856/
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
22. Bouchra Hashassi: Both her hands on the Steering Wheel
I'd like you to close your eyes for a moment. Go ahead, do it.
I want you to think of the biggest truck out there. Now I'd like you to think of who's driving that truck. Now think of where that truck goes to get washed, after a night of driving.
And who do you see running that truckwash place?
Open your eyes now.
I bet the last thing you pictured is a petite, determined and no-nonsense WOMAN!
This is a very special episode, released on International Day of Women's Rights, where Bouchra Hashassi shares her very unique story:
- Navigating a career in Banking and becoming a Mom at a young age simultaneously - Taking private diction lessons so that her native accent was almost wiped out when she spoke Dutch - How she got the idea to start a truckwash company (hint, like with most ideas, it was a very personal reason) - How she handled sexism and racism on daily basis in a highly male dominated industry and continued to push through - How her truckwash company became the largest upon its launch in the entire Belgium and Netherlands - Her favourite tips for jobseekers and entrepreneurs when faced with obstacles and how she converted every single obstacle into an opportunity...
and so much more.
Don't miss this precious conversation! Find out more about Boushra and her work here: https://www.washville.be/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bouchrahashassi/?originalSubdomain=be
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
Visit my site to learn more about me: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/
Job search shouldn't be this hard. That's what she said.
Who?
Kamara Toffolo, ladies and gentlemen!
Who is she and what does she do? She is the "Door Opener" who helps you get inside and interview for your dream job.
Kamara Toffolo is a resume writer, LinkedIn consultant, and job search strategist who helps her clients to land great-fitting gigs.
How? Through her services: -Resume Kickassery -LinkedIn Badassery -Job search whoop ass
Ok, I'm drying my laughter tears now!!
Ok, on a serious note, it's not too difficult to help someone with their career, when you've already experienced big career changes, learned how to earn that well-deserved promotion, or the next career transition.
Kamara, who is a LinkedIn Top Voice 2020 (and also JobScan Top Follow 2019 & 2021) shares her top tips on a myriad of subjects and shares her experience on:
- how she landed her first job without stepping into an interview room, on other other side of the country(!) - the most under-rated way to get a job abroad - how she started and stood out on her entrepreneurship journey in a very crowded niche - her favourite tips to help you with your resume - and so much more!
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
Visit my site to learn more about me: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/
Today's episode is a very special one for me. Dorothy Dalton, global Talent Management Strategist and Certified Career Coach, has been my coach for over two years.
In this episode, Dorothy shares her career story where she:
- Talks about how she started her career in the heavily male dominated steel industry in the 1980's - Worked with unions who initially refused to be in the same room as her (because of her gender) and earned their respect -Replaced her sick boss and learnt the ins and outs of a brand new job (Sales and Marketing) in a new language (French)! -Shares what made her start her career coaching firm over ten years ago (hint: it was a very personal reason) - Shares her 3 step formula to help jobseekers who deal with unconscious bias at the interview stage - guides jobseekers to understand when it is time to enlist the help of a professional coach (hint, it's always a HARD decision), and so much more.
Don't miss this conversation, it's one of my favourites!
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/
Visit my site to learn more about me: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/
19. Amy Blaschka: Sell your Destiny, not your History
Amy Blaschka says "Once you have your story, it changes everything—including how others perceive, pay, partner with, and promote you."
Amy is a social media ghostwriter and helps CEOs and Business Founders craft their stories to communicate and connect better through custom-written content. As a long-time leadership contributor for Forbes, Amy is an expert on personal transformation and its impact on career growth.
In this revealing conversation, Amy shares with us her non-linear career journey from advertising to branding, to becoming the CEO of a non profit, and what prompted her to leave a cushy job and start out a writing career in 2011.
Reflecting on her own journey and an arsenal of advice she reserves for her executive clients, in this podcast episode Amy shares plenty of tips on how job seekers can stand out in a crowded labour market.
You don't want to miss this conversation!
Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyblaschka/ Amy's website: https://www.amyblaschka.com/ Amy on Twitter: @amyblaschka Amy on Instagram: @amyblaschka
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Anything is possible when you put your mind to it and invoke good karma.
You can get a job in the Hotel industry. That too during the pandemic, when the sector has seen THE most challenging business environment of our times.
Daniella Moorby is General Manager at the largest privately owned hospitality company in the United Kingdom.
Listen to the incredible story of how Daniella pivoted her career:
- Changing her function from HR Director to General Management - Relocating to another city - All in the middle of a global pandemic
Daniella is living proof that being sincere and talented in what you do, showing kindness, and excercising empathy can open new doors for your career.
In this lively conversation, Daniella shares some golden tips from her senior HR leadership roles in global companies, to help you to get ahead, not only in your job search, but also get promoted and appreciated within the organisation.
We also talk about frequent international moves, the impact that can have on your family, and how to manage both in the best way that works for you.
This is a great listen, don't miss it!
Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-moorby/
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Austin Belcak's LinkedIn headline says: “I help people land amazing jobs without applying online”.
That is exactly how he landed his dream job, doing sales at Microsoft, and received offers from others like Google and Twitter. This is what he teaches others today. Austin’s job search strategies have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, USA Today etc. and now we take a deeper dive at them in this podcast.
In this engaging conversation, Austin and I chat about:
- The detailed steps he took to land multiple offers at tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Twitter - How he got a job when he had little relevant experience - How he convinced a company that rejected him, to finally hire him - How to select the right job when you have multiple offers - The detailed step by step approach he took to land 3 promotions at Microsoft in 5 years
and so much more...
This is a much longer and deeper conversation than other episodes, but it's worth every minute of your time, I promise you!
Connect with Austin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak/
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
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How do you get hired by a prestigious international organization like the World Economic Forum?
Based in Paris, Joanna Gordon is a strategic marketing and corporate affairs executive with a very unique, international footprint. Her specialty is working with CEOs from all over, and she collaborates closely with the management teams of Fortune 1000 companies to develop their World Economic Forum engagement strategies. Today, she is also the convenor of one of the world's most prominent conferences on Artificial Intelligence - Transform.AI
Prior to starting her own firm in 2012, Joanna was at Salesforce and before that, she was Head of the Information Technology Industry at the World Economic Forum.
In this telling conversation, Joanna shares some insightful career and life lessons that will help you reflect on your OWN career. For example, when do you really, really get the full ROI of an expensive MBA? How can your family and friends help further your career interests? And what do you when you don't get the opportunities you were seeking?
Follow Joanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-gordon-a16496/
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
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First Career: Potato Farming Consultant Second Career: Car and Medical Devices Salesman Third Career: Real Estate and Property Development Fourth Career: Vice President at leading global healthcare and consulting companies Now: Coach specializing in Men over 35.
Phew...
Andrew Richards is the master of extreme career change and has reinvented himself at every stage of his life. He now shares his wisdom to help others, especially men in mid careers, to meet life's challenges head on.
In this conversation over Andrew's very, very squiggly career, we talk about how sometimes he followed his nose, listening to his instincts and doing what he loved, and other times he followed the money, making sensible decisions to ensure sustainable income to pay the bills.
So hop in, come along for the ride. This cracking conversation is highly recommended for anyone navigating career change or looking to do so.
Follow Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrichardscoach/
Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985
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122. Where are they now? Mita Mallick on being another brown woman writing a book about Inclusion, and how YOU can make your childhood dream come true
If I had a magic wand, I'd make this conversation compulsary listening in every single company in the world. It's THAT good.
Mita Mallick is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a champion of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Mita was a guest in May 2022 and since then has written a book called 'Reimagine Inclusion', and we talk about the state of DEI today. And why we need yet another brown woman talking about inclusion, and why it matters.
Listen, take notes. Mita drops a lot of gems, and there's a tonne of career and life lessons in this episode.
Follow Mita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/ Get her book Reimagine Inclusion: https://a.co/d/4VrKFeP
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In 2011, India won the Cricket World Cup after a long wait of 28 years. 11 players made 1.3 billion people rejoice. My next guest was the Strength and Fitness coach of this team.
What a dream job to have!
Ramji Srinivisan is a Strength & Conditioning Coach who has trained the who’s who in the sports world: -the world’s best cricket players like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli, -Narain Kartikeyan in the Super Formula Grand Prix in Japan -and many rising stars in tennis, badminton, sailing, fencing and other sports.
Given the pandemic last year decimated the fitness industry by closure of gyms, it has also led to an increased interest in personal fitness and wellbeing, which could very well see a major revival and exponential growth of careers in this sector in 2021. The rise of fitness at home through companies like Peloton, Gymshark & Echelon is just one indicator of the growing demand.
Consequently, these days Ramji is in very high demand, so I was excited for him to come to the podcast and share with us his career journey.
In this conversation, Ramji shares:
- How he made a career pivot at the age of 29 under challenging personal circumstances - How he open up a fitness center and got his first client: a famous tennis player - How he got hired as the strength and fitness of the Indian cricket team - How he trained this team to win the Cricket World Cup in 2011 - Some juicy tidbits about the leadup to the big day - The future of the health and fitness industry - and so much more.
Don't miss the episode!
Follow Ramji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramji-srinivasan-a728a16/ Ramji's fitness company: http://www.sportsdynamix.in/
Hope you the show, and please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this Job Seeker's resources!
Landing your dream job means persuading someone that you are the best person for the position. My next guest not only practices the art of persuasion for a living, but teaches it par excellence.
Kolarele Sonaike is a practicing barrister at the prestigious Chambers of 1, Essex Court in London. He is also a Communications Skills coach and the creator of the acclaimed “Great Speech podcast”.
In this powerful conversation, Kola talks about:
1. How he went from getting average grades in school to studying Law at the University of Westminster
2. How he secured a role at a prestigious law firm in spite of multiple obstacles, including blatant racism in the legal profession
3. The very peculiar way he was welcomed by a senior barrister on his first day
4. How he started a communication skills consultancy as a side hustle
5. How 95% of job seekers ignore this one particular skill that can help them land their dream jobs
Hope you the show, and please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this Job Seeker's resources!
You cannot miss this episode! It is densely packed with more insights and wisdom than one would think possible in a 49-minute podcast.
Kevin D. Turner is Managing Partner at TNT Brand Strategist with over 30 years of experience in all significant business aspects. Starting his career at Sony and progressing to National Sales Manager, he then served as a VP of Venture Capital at Stone Holdings, CEO of American Teachers Inc, VP of Sales & Marketing at Thomas Nelson, and TurneRRounD. Even led the global expansion of the Nonprofit 50, American Heart Association, into 140 countries, as their Director of International Development and Strategy.
In this episode, Kevin shares some insightful stories on:
► Writing handwritten letters to companies as a teenager landed him an unforgettable internship in Tokyo
► Landing a dream job at Sony in 1987 in the era of the Black Monday stock market crash
► Propelling sales revenue at Sony from $10M to $120M in less than 18 months
► Transitioning to the world of nonprofit and helped the American Heart Association rapidly internationalize its operations from 40 to 140 countries by hiring people globally, over Skype
► Creating a job for himself, on more than one occasion, in an area he wasn’t an expert yet
► Interviewing with the board of a company, during a Saturday night dinner, where the waiter got his order wrong, on purpose
► Relocating to a new city with his family and things didn't quite go according to plan
► Surviving an interview by someone whose position he was there to take
► Building a thriving business and marriage while working alongside his wife
► Sharing practical tips to get Job Seekers the edge in the present environment
...And so much more!
Absolutely one of my favorite episodes where Kevin shares a life's wealth of knowledge in under an hour. Get a ringside seat, grab a pen, paper, and enjoy listening!
Follow Kevin D Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/president/
Enjoy the show, and please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this Job Seeker's resources!
Can your career recover from an 8 year maternity break? The answer is a resounding YES. YES. YES.
In November 2020, Shravani Dang was conferred with the Fulcrum Lifetime Achievement Award by India's Public Relations community. Her four decade long illustrious career spans working in leadership roles and boardroom positions at some of the most prominent companies in tech, financial services, education and not for profit sectors.
As she reflects on her career in this exclusive conversation, which is also one of the frankest exchanges I have had with any of my guests, Shravani speaks about: - the importance of mentors early in your career, - relaunching her career after a long maternity break, - making successful career transitions, and - how she dealt with challenges specific to women leaders ... ultimately attaining the highest lifetime achievement honour in her field of practice.
I hope this is just the inspiration you were looking for, as you reflect on your own career ambitions for 2021 during this holiday season.
Follow Shravani Dang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/advisordang/
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10. Jonathan Tesser: On dream jobs and dream bosses
Jonathan Tesser holds a job many dream of. He gets to market and promote New York City and its five boroughs to the rest of the world, helping it gain more tourists, business investments and spread its dynamic image globally.
Learn in this podcast how he landed this dream job as VP Research and Insights at NYC & Co. and his amazing career journey that spans working at some of the world's most admired companies including Heineken, ABC Television, Viacom and New York Magazine.
In 40 minutes, we travel across many subjects including careers, social media, going back to work for good bosses and Jonathan's passion for sharing knowledge to help smart yet confused young professionals advance their careers.
So join us in this journey, as we travel everywhere and land in the world's favourite city, the Big Apple: New York.
Jon's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-tesser-a2a1852/ Jon's website: https://www.tesstimony.net/ Jon's blog on Medium: https://mahler101.medium.com/ Jon on Sonal's Live show #SuperChargeFridays: https://fb.watch/2l0Blqymtf/
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9. Sarah Johnston: A career journey with the 'Briefcase Coach'
Sarah Johnston, also known as the 'Briefcase Coach', has helped hundreds of people find amazing jobs at top Fortune 100 and 500 companies including UnitedHealth Group, AT&T, Cardinal Health, Alphabet, JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot, Nike and more. She was recognized as a Top Voice on Careers by LinkedIn and her opinions sought by the BBC, ABC, Inc. and BusinessInsider.
In this special episode we turn the focus to trailing spouses, who need to accompany their partners to new locations. How do you land a job when you move to a new city or a new country and have no local connections? We also discuss how to find jobs during a financial recession - something many people are grappling with today. So pack your briefcase and join us on this special audio journey!
Links mentioned in the show: Sarah's website: https://www.briefcasecoach.com/ Sarah's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBriefcaseCoach Sarah's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdjohnston/ The LinkedIn Learning course on the Hidden Job Market: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/find-a-job-in-the-hidden-job-market
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From the United Nations, to the G20, to the Vatican, Vikas Pota has spent the last decade redefining education by creating awareness on the importance of teachers and their profession. He pioneered the widely known 'Global Teacher Prize' - considered by many to be 'The Oscars' of the teaching profession.
In this frank conversation, we chat about how Vikas shifted careers from banking, to consulting and finally to education. He outlines the importance of relationships and how that helped him to get hired by a client, as their CEO. Vikas also opines on the future of work, studying from home and what skills we will all need in the future.
Follow Vikas on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikaspota/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/VikasPota) here.
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7. Amy Volas: Closing the deal when YOU are the product
People who sell for a living must be awesome at pitching themselves for new jobs, right? Amy Volas, LinkedIn Top Voice in Sales 2020 & Founder of Avenue Talent Partners, has had a stellar career as a sales leader at Yahoo!, Indeed.com and Ziprecuiter, personally closing over $ 100 million in revenues. Today she helps startups recruit the best talent in sales. Hear Amy dish out some compelling advice on how to sell yourself and close the deal with your next employer.
Follow Amy Volas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvolas/
Join the Weekly Virtual Sales Happy Hour: https://www.thursdaynightsales.com/
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Often our careers get hit by a storm, leaving us stranded in the rain. Learn how Steve Wohlenhaus, CEO of Weatherology, coverted a negative event early in his career into a catalyst that led him to create his own company and find a path towards good weather. He and I have a very frank discussion on all things leadership. Find out more about Steve at Weatherology.com and download the free app!
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If you’re on LinkedIn even rarely, there’s a good chance you’ve come across one of David Wee's insightful posts. That's how I met him and I instantly knew that I wanted to get to know him better! David and I chat about how he got his gigs serving both governments and large private companies like GE, J&J etc. in senior leadership roles. Join me as we get to know David and his career path better. And bring a pen and notepad!
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121. Ryan Patel: How he became a World Renowned Go-To Authority on all things Business & Economy
My guest today is Ryan Patel. Ryan is a world-renowned go-to authority on global business, political economy & corporate governance. Ryan is a top on-air contributor on CNN and has been featured on Fox Business, New York Times, BBC, CNBC, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, Nasdaq, etc and is an international keynote speaker whose clients include Adobe, Mastercard, World Economic Forum, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Reuters, HP, American Cancer Society, LEGO, London School of Economics, Wharton Business School, etc.
Let’s talk about Ryan’s career and how he got here.
In this episode we talk about:
- What 10 year old Ryan wanted to be when he grew up, and what would he say if he could see grown up on TV as a on-air contributor on CNN International, with his distinct style: colourful socks and comfortable shoes
-Ryan also shares snippets from his early career, which position was the most formative, how he got hired there, and lessons he still remembers today
Ryan explains what he does today, because to the outside world, it looks like he has such a glamourous job, traveling around the world and speaking on world’s most impressive stages. What does a typical day look like?
- How Ryan stays up to date on the state of the global economy, tech, politics, entrepreneurship, leadership etc.
- How Ryan deals with haters online...
And so much more!
Follow Ryan on social media; LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patelryan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanpatelglobal/
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This was my very first conversation with Neil Bearden, and it was such a treat. Have a listen and I dare you to not laugh. Neil has an unusual story that leads up to becoming a tenured professor at one of the world's best business schools and starting his own company.
Neil helps companies and individuals identify and tell their greatest stories. Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbearden/
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Listen to a frank conversation with Greg Brenner from the University of Miami & UHealth. Also known as The HR Dad, Greg synthesizes powerful lessons learned from being a father into timless principles for the workplace. During this episode we talk about how he reinvented his career after being forced to close his business in 2001. A journey that so many of us are navigating today. Follow Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbrenner/
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2. Marilyn Zakhour: How a chance meeting changed everything
I discovered Marilyn through her podcast “Who Run the World” which features female leaders from the Middle East with powerful personal stories. Marilyn is living proof that your career does not have to be linear. We talk about how a random meeting changed her career trajectory, landing her the prestigious job of Chief Marketing officer at one of the world's largest real estate companies. Such a fab conversation!
Follow her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynzakhour/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/permanenthunger/)
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1. Ahmad Imam: From washing dishes to Top LinkedIn Influencer
Ahmad Imam is Ambassador for Success Resources in Australia. He has dominated LinkedIn and made the platform his own, becoming a social media personality and building an engaged following of 500k+ in a little over 18 months.
Listen to this candid conversation and learn from Ahmad's experience washing dishes in a pizzeria, how an unexpected gift changed his career trajectory and how he landed an amazing opportunity to represent some of the world's most inspring personalities. Follow Ahmad @TheAhmadImam across social media.
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120: Shweta Aggarwal: How a Computer Science Engineer moved from India to Japan & UK & became an Anti-Colourism activist
To introduce my guest, I’m going to steal some rather uncomfortable, inconvenient facts from her new book. For hundreds of years, Asians, especially Indians, have believed that if you are fair, light skinned, it means that you are superior. That’s right – white supremacy doesn’t just exist among white people. Sadly, this is still the case even in modern, ‘liberated’ India. Global sales of skin lightening products are expected to cross $8.9 billion by 2024, according to the World Economic Forum.
Ever since the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 following the brutal murder of George Floyd, my guest found herself sharing innumerable stories with her husband and kids about her painful past. Ever wondered what persistent bullying will do to a 6 year old in the long term? Ask a 45 year old. Ask Shweta Aggarwal.
Shweta is an anti-colourism activist with a colourful life. A computer science engineer by trade, her passion is dance and writing. Shweta grew up in India and Japan, and has lived in the UK for almost 25 years. We have a lot to unpack with Shweta, and talk about things like how skin-tone bias affects racial equality at work and also, all things career pivots.
Learn more about Shweta Aggarwal: https://shwetaaggarwal.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackroseway/ https://www.instagram.com/theblackroseway/ Get The Black Rose and Shweta's other books: https://shwetaaggarwal.com/product/the-black-rose/ The semi-final at Britain’s Got Talent 2010: https://youtu.be/5CnWXjr68p4?si=dlSl1w-0rpR3A29J
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My guest today is Robert Baker. Robert spent 42 years at Mercer Consulting, where he held senior roles leading Investment Consulting and Client Relationships across geographies and businesses, and also leading DEI for the international regions, before DEI was really as mainstream as it is today. So, what does Robert do after a rich 42 year career? He starts his ‘next stage’ portfolio career, using his power and privilege for good, and set up his own consulting firm, helping businesses, ecome more diverse and inclusive, especially training and coaching male leaders on how they can show up better for women and all genders at the workplace.
In this episode, we talk about how Robert started at Mercer, how he navigated change, internal networks and politics during this long tenure and his advise to someone who in today’s world is told that they need to keep moving externally to continue to grow
We also talk about Robert's company Potentia Talent Consulting and the mission behind it, what made him start, how he got signed on by his first few clients, and whether he misses being in corporate.
We cover a fair amout on how to shattering stereotypes and biases, and how doing this helps all genders, men included.
Let’s say there’s a woman listening today and thinking, I’m in a company where they talk a pretty talk, but walking the talk is a far cry. What would Robert recommend this woman do, and how can men show up better at work? The answer pleasantly surprised me!
Follow and learn more about Robert here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-baker-potentia-talent-consulting/ The PWN webinar we referred to during the conversation is here. Even thought it has already passed, follow them and Robert to learn more about biases, stereotypes, equity and change. -------------------------------
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We are in for such a treat! My guest today is Selena Rezwani, Leadership Speaker and 3x author. Her advice has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, Washington Post, Oprah.com, Thinkers 50 and has recently written her book Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself, and is all about hands-on, bite sized strategies for improving your confidence. We will learn about Selena and her career path and walk away with her favourite tips on quick confidence when we need it the most.
In this epsiode we talk about Selena's early career where she wore two hats at various phases: consultant with companies like Deloitte & Great Place to Work, and journalist at NPR and Washington Post.
Selena also shares what it was like going out there on her own 6 years ago. Making that bold move and leaving behind the comfort and cushion of big names, what was that like?
And what about Selena's OWN quick confidence? Has she always had it, or did she have to work for/at it, and what helped her to get more confident, especially when the stages got bigger and shinier? Selena dishes it all, including her favourite frameworks she uses right before an important meeting.
We also talk about her book, why she thinks it's needed and the journey to getting it published.
Follow Selena on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/ https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/ Selena's website where you can order the book: https://www.selenarezvani.com/ Amazon link for the book here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Liked this episode? A few things:
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My guest today is Kristina Mand-Lakhiani. Kristina is the co-founder of Mindvalley , the world’s most powerful platform with 20 million followers, who learn a wide range of categories from mind, body, soul, entrepreneurship, career. Kristina has been in the personal transformation industry for over 20 years and is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist. But how did Kristina get here? And what’s next? We have a lot to learn from Kristina’s journey.
In this episode, Kristina shares what it was like to grow up in erstwhile USSR and how it impacted not only her childhood but also her early career and education choices.
We also talk about how to own our flawesome. And Kristina talks about how she did it, especially when the stages (literal and metaphorical) got bigger and shinier? She also shares her favourite frameworks for some of us who are ashamed of what they think are their flaws: a strong accent, lack of confidence, fear of public speaking, job hopping etc
And finally, we talk about what it was like to write and publish her first book. We covered a lot in this conversation, and hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Order the Flawesome book here! Kristina's website: https://kristinamand.com/ Follow Kristina on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinamand/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mand-lakhiani-73168414/
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My guest today is Niraj Kapur. Niraj is many things. An award-winning executive, Niraj has worked in corporate London for 23 years. From small businesses to a national newspaper to FTSE 100 companies, he's experienced it all and shares his insight, knowledge, big wins and horrible failures. A sales trainer, TedX Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, book author of 3 books including ‘Everybody works in Sales’.
These are reasons enough to invite Niraj to the show, but I personally find Niraj to be one of the most transparent people who posts consistently on LinkedIn: the good, bad, ugly, all of it. It feels like we’re going along the roller coaster together and this is rare, especially on LinkedIn with all of the fronts people put on to get business. We have a lot to learn from Niraj’s journey .
In this episode, Niraj shares how his family emigrated from India in the early 1950's to London and eventually reached Northern Ireland. We also talk about Niraj's stellar 25 year career in Sales, which started after his original plan to be a rock star didn't exactly pan out.
This is a deeply intimate conversation, and I'm grateful to Niraj for sharing so openly with us. There's lots of storytelling, laughs, romance, sadness and ...well... real life stuff. Niraj leaves nothing out. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Follow Niraj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkapur/ Niraj's website and books: https://everybodyworksinsales.com/
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In this podcast episode, I interview Alan Stein, founder of Kadima Careers and former employee of top companies like Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and American Express. We talk about navigating internal politics, job loss, and transparency in the workplace. Alan shares his experiences getting hired at Google and emphasizes the importance of having someone open the door for you. He also talks about the importance of understanding power centers within an organization and building relationships with people who have decision-making ability. And of course, we talk all things layoffs and how they have been handled by big tech companies. Finally, Alan gives advice on how to navigate the job search process and negotiate job offers. If you're deep in job search, you simply cannot afford to miss this episode!
Follow Alan Stein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/ Alan's podcast: https://kadimacareers.com/podcast Alan's company Kadima Careers: https://kadimacareers.com/
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132. Julianna Yau Yorgan: How to be Unapologetically Introverted and Unstoppable, learn Practical Insights from her career at Blackberry, Project Management & Coaching in Canada & Spain
In this episode of the 'How I Got Hired' podcast, I interview Julianna Yao Jorgen, a leadership and career coach who specializes in helping introverts advance their careers. Juliana shares insights from her extensive corporate career across various geographies and industries, including her strategic career moves to work at BlackBerry and eventually transition to coaching. We discuss the myths surrounding introversion, the importance of visibility without boastfulness, and the realistic approach to transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. Juliana emphasizes the importance of accepting help from one's network and being unapologetically oneself in professional settings.
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My guest today is Jason Feifer. Jason is the opposite of a one trick pony. He’s a multi-hyphenate: Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine, podcast host, book author, keynote speaker, startup advisor, and my personal favourite: non-stop optimism machine. In this episode, we are going to learn about Jason’s journey to, I know this is going to sound cliché and click-bait-y… embracing change. Because as much as we all know it’s important to understand and accept change, not a lot of us like it, let alone thrive in change. Fret not, Jason is here to show us how.
We cover a LOT during this conversation, such as:
- Jason's career pre-Entrepreneur Media. In fact, we talk about his study choices during college and whether it was obvious to him from an early age that he was meant to be a journalist.
- How Jason pitched dozens of magazines and how one landed at Washington Post
- Jason's time at small and large media houses: Men’s Health, Fast Company, Maxim Magazine etc. and whether there's one position that massively influenced how he shows up in the world today
- Of course, we talk about about Entrepreneur magazine. What was the company like back in 2015? How did Jason get hired there and what helped him get from Executive Editor to Editor in Chief in a very short time (one year)?
- I geek out with Jason on a couple of chapters of his book to simplify the takeaways for you, whether you want to grow your career or company, or both.
- Jason has met with and interviewed so many famous people Jason: Ryan Reynolds, Gary Vaynerchuk, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jimmy Fallon, etc. Which interview went surprisingly different from what he expected and what did he learn from the experience?
- Jason's advice for someone who's in a career transition and how to best make the most of the situation, while being practical and aware of the day to day needs.
Subscribe to Jason's newsletter: http://onethingbetter.email/ Get Jason's book: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/book/ Follow Jason on Social Media: Jason on LinkedIn Jason on Instagram
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In this episode of the "How I Got Hired" podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenna Harrison, a mindset and business coach. Jenna shared her career journey with me, which included working in corporate roles, moving to Spain to work on a nude beach, and eventually becoming a coach. We covered a range of topics during our conversation, including salary negotiation, clarity in decision-making, and the power of mindset. Jenna emphasized the importance of being grounded in one's mission and taking risks to achieve new results. I found her story to be incredibly inspiring and I hope that our listeners will be motivated to pursue their passions and create fulfilling careers.
Introduction [00:00:06] Sonal Bahl introduces herself and the purpose of the podcast, which is to share stories of people who have achieved success in their careers.
Jenna's Corporate Role [00:05:18] Jenna Harrison talks about her favorite corporate role as an executive assistant for the chairman of a board of an S&P 600 company and how she learned about effective communication.
Salary Negotiation [00:09:31] Jenna Harrison talks about negotiating her salary for the first time when she applied for the executive assistant role.
Corporate Roles and Salary Negotiation [00:11:13-00:13:52] Jenna talks about her experience negotiating her salary for a fashion job and the importance of advocating for oneself.
Working on a Nude Beach [00:14:32-00:20:12] Jenna shares her experience working on a nude beach in Spain and how she ended up managing a restaurant there.
Choosing a Career Path [00:15:47-00:20:12] Jenna discusses her decision to pursue a career in Spain after college and how she made the decision to prioritize her personal values over a potentially lucrative career in the US.
Corporate Roles and Career Progression [00:20:50] Jenna talks about her experience of being interrupted in her career progression and how she trusted herself to bounce back.
Starting The Uncommon Way [00:23:24] Jenna explains how she started her coaching business, The Uncommon Way, and how she helps women entrepreneurs create their own businesses.
Importance of Clarity in Business [00:29:03] Jenna discusses the importance of having true clarity in business and how it can help in attracting clients and building a successful business.
The Power of Words [00:35:25] Jenna discusses the importance of shifting language to gain clarity and how our brain responds to different commands.
Adversity as a Supercharger [00:38:22] Jenna shares how being rejected from a business mastermind program led her to write an application for the future, which she accomplished in just one month, supercharging her business.
Methodology for Clarity [00:31:59] Jenna and Sonal discuss the methodology Jenna uses to help people gain clarity in their lives, careers, and relationships.
Jenna's self-concept [00:41:19] Jenna talks about how her self-concept changed after applying to a mastermind and how it affected her behavior and beliefs.
Promoting Jenna's podcast [00:42:40] Sonal promotes Jenna's podcast, "The Uncommon Way Business and Life Coaching Podcast," and encourages listeners to check it out.
Importance of leaving a review [00:44:12] Sonal emphasizes the importance of leaving a review for her podcast to help it reach more people and fulfill her mission of helping others supercharge their careers.
Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently.
Jon Tesser was a guest on the show back in Dec 2020 on episode 10 titled ‘Dream Jobs & Dream Bosses’ and we chatted about his career at NYC & Co, New York Magazine, Viacom.
Since then, Jon has been through a layoff and a job change, and we need an update.
In this episode, we talk about it all: - When a job turns out differently than what was described - Being at the receiving end of ageism, racism and sexism - How to detext any potential red flags during the final rounds of job interviews - How therapy and meditation are tools in Jon's toolbox to build more resilience .. and so much more
Brace yourself, there’s a lot more honesty than you might be used to!! Hope you enjoy the listen and learn as much as I did.
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