Session Eleven

In today’s market, the candidate experience has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent. Organizations that prioritize a positive and engaging recruitment process not only enhance their employer brand but also increase their chances of securing the best candidates. Alisha and Tess share their insights, highlighting examples of companies that excel in creating a positive can...

For seasoned professionals reentering the job market after a long break, interviews can seem intimidating. However, by employing the right strategies, they can harness their wealth of experience to stand out and confidently navigate the competitive landscape. Tess and Alisha share five practical interview tips designed to empower seasoned professionals, equipping them for success as they engage wi...

Embracing neurodiversity in hiring isn’t just about fostering inclusivity—it’s also a strategic advantage. Companies that build neurodiverse teams can tap into a wealth of untapped talent, benefiting from diverse perspectives, problem-solving approaches, and creativity. Join Alisha and Tess as they dive into practical tips on how to implement an inclusive hiring practice for the Neurodiverse commu...

Brianna Blaney, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocketed , and Founder & CEO of Envol Strategies, is a trailblazer in the tech world, known for her inquisitive, heart-driven sales approach and growth mindset. As a standout female leader in a field where women's voices in sales strategy are often underrepresented, Brianna shares her unique tools, methods, and the book that shaped her sales philosoph...

In this special episode of Session Eleven, Tess will take you on a journey "Beyond the Surface" and interview our co-founder, Alisha Adams. Listen in as we delve into Alisha's inspiring story, uncovering the experiences and passions that have shaped her journey and influenced her. She shares her wellness routine, her family life, a milestone birthday she has coming up and how she ma...

In this episode of Session Eleven, we dive into The Interview Edge. Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or new to the recruitment game, these techniques are designed to refine your interview process, helping you identify the best candidates with confidence. We may or may not have had a shot of tequilla before recording this one. 

Tess and Alisha welcome Petra Mcelvenny, Visual Effects Executive who has worked for Netflix and Warner Brothers. Petra shares how she has navigated her career in a male dominated industry and how she has managed her mental health and wellness as she rose to the top. This intimate and honest conversation left us feeling inspired 

For the first time ever on Session Eleven Alisha and Tess sit down with...another recruitment agency! However this is not any agency, we are speaking to April Hicke and Marissa McNeelands the Founders of Toast . Toast is a membership-based women’s collective founded to flip the hiring dynamic in favour of women in tech. This team is the gold standard when it comes to supporting women, diversity an...

Tess and Alisha sit down with Cathy Thorpe, President and CEO at Nurse Next Door for an intimate conversation on how she has navigated personal tragedy while continuing to show up as a leader and mother. Recently named one of the recipients of 2024 Influential Women in Business Awards by Business in Vancouver Cathy has also added author to her list of attributes as she just launched her book Bold...

Alisha and Tess spill all the details on their newly launched Talent Academy, a membership based network specifically created for the Retail community! Learn what you can expect from your membership, who should sign up and what our itention is by starting this initiative. Retail community, this one's for you! Get all the details here!

Alisha and Tess sit down with Founder and CEO at Flytographer , Nicole Smith, to chat about her journey as an entrepreneur and how she was able to prioritize her own well being while scaling a very high growth business. They chat through the surprising benefits and outcomes that have come from a service that has ultimately changed the game when it comes to hiring a photographer. This inspirational...

The sparkle shirts are back! This only means one thing...Tess and Alisha are celebrating the holidays and reflecting back on the year with learnings and gratitude. Though its not all sparkles and glitter, tears are shed and real conversations are had about a challenging past year. You will not want to miss this very real 2023 wrap up!

Tess and Alisha sit down with Cheekbone Beauty Founder and CEO, Jenn Harper. This moving conversation centres around Jenn's journey into sobriety and how it impacted her rise and success in the beauty industry. Jenn's authenticity and vulnerability provide invaluable insight that we are so honoured to share here! This is an entrepreneurship (and life!) journey that will leave you inspire...

Tess and Alisha are thrilled to introduce the Managing Partner behind their newly launched Toronto office Jessica Hajsan! Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her Executive career in global retail. She also has a few surprises up her sleeve, from her athletic pursuits to her love of astrology you won't want to miss getting to know Jess and learning about her career insights...

Buckle up! Alisha and Tess could not be more excited to introduce the brains behind the operation, Crystal Bootsma, VP of People + Operations at Eleven Eleven Group of Companies. Learn about Crystal's impressive and diverse career path, what it's actually like to work with Tess and Alisha on a daily basis and surprise Crystal facts. And you won't want to miss a very unhinged game of...

Alisha and Tess share their personal experience with sober curiousity and dive into topics like their intention, inspiration, setting themselves up for success, learnings and what's next for them both.

Join Tess and Alisha for their first ever round up episode! They are giving a behind the scenes update on a new and exciting product launch, insight and perspective on the job market, a mental health check-in and some fun and (and viral!) personal updates.

Alisha and Tess dive into a useful mindset tool that has served them well on their entrepreneurship journey. They chat about the concept of focusing on "glimmers" and how to navigate setbacks and triggers. Join Alisha and Tess as they talk through the leading research in this area and the practical steps you can take to regulate your nervous system to operate from a calm grounded place.

Join Tess and Alisha as they discuss a new hiring trend focused on assessing skills vs experience and what this means for both candidates and hiring managers alike. They chat through the pro's and con's and also share their personal opinion on this progressive trend in the industry. You won't want to miss Alisha and Tess revealing their shared dream career...and it's not what y...

Alisha and Tess are are discussing tools, both mindful and practical how to best set yourself up for success when pitching your business. As individuals who have delivered thousands of pitches to CEO's, Founders and Board Members, Tess and Alisha are spilling their secrets how they have landed work with high growth companies across the globe. These tangible tools also apply if you are a profe...

Alisha and Tess sit down with Celine Tadrissi, Spa Director, Owner, and Founder of the award winning Hammam Spa in Toronto. She is also the founder of luxury skincare brand, Céla. Prior to starting her life as an entrepreneur, Celine studied business at the University of Toronto and started her career in a very different direction. Celine generously shares what inspired her to make the shift and t...

Tess and Alisha introduce their signature 5 Steps to Manifestation, the creative process to writing your own story. Follow along as they create action, intention and proactive steps to support you in creating the life you desire.

Alisha and Tess sit down with Lyndsey Dyer, Executive Vice President at The Coaching Studio (an award winning Leadership Development company) to talk about her (inspiring!) non-linear path that led her to the role and career she has today. If you are searching for direction in your career you wont want to miss Lyndsey's tactile excercise that left us speechless and supported her during a cros...

Alisha and Tess sit down with Courtney Khimji, Founder and CEO of Chimera Collective (an international lifestyle Public Relations firm based in Toronto) to chat about life as an entrepreneur! Courtney generously shares with us about her decision making process to make the leap as well as how she's scaled her business and continued to wear the many hats of motherhood, leader, storyteller and b...

Alisha and Tess sit down to chat and debunk common mainfestation myths. They share a strong belief that manifestation paired with meditation is transformative and allows you to harness RESULTS. While there are so many people talking about manifestation out there on all channels including #luckygirl syndrome on Tik Tok and manifestation ‘challenges’ on Instagram Alisha and Tess are here to give you...