Career Blast in a Half

No one doesn’t have imposter syndrome.    The question is which one   There are 5 types (who knew)    I have them all but in varying degrees   This week we’re bringing back one of our  All time most listened to episodes with Jule Kim   Find out:    How Imposter Syndrome annoyingly explains away our success What are the 5 types of Imposter Syndrome How they present themselves on the surface How do...

It’s easy for executives to feel overwhelmed on LinkedIn   The platform is robust And drives far more impact than a parking spot for your resume   But before you throw your hands up Let’s focus on first things first   Our guest this week Jasmin Alic is living proof that great teachers Help others to get great   Who doesn’t want to know how he does it So you can too   Find out:    How to budget you...

The story you tell yourself   Is the #1 determinant of success.    This applies to everything Especially your job search   The internal narrative Can drive high performance   Or sabotaging our interactions   “Whatever problem you face in your career, or organization, you can solve it by looking at it as a storytelling problem”     Find out:   Why stories matter more when there’s uncertainty How to...

Ouchhh That’s the sound of your values being stepped on.    Your coworker threw you under the bus You’re stuck in fear You don’t have enough saved to tell your job to shove it    Why does this happen?    Short answer You don’t know your values.  You’re not living them   This week, Ricki Pasinelli, CEO Whisperer & Chief Growth Strategist Chief  blows the lid off of core values:   Find out:   Wh...

There are two types of people:   Those who see personal investments as an expense, And those who understand it as a path to remarkable ROI   Most financial advisors tell you to put any extra cash into    Real estate The market  Investments   But that’s not what financial advisor, Mando Sallavanti suggests   “The first place that I tell people to consider is in the mirror, it's themselves” Find out...

Are you looking to network or gain access to those with influence?   There IS a difference:    Networking: A coffee conversation, that can tip over to a transaction Strategic networking:  Intentional relationship building Access and influence: Fostered relationships earning you access and influence   No judgment, simply a distinction   Scott MacGregor is the master at building relationships to gai...

Everyone loves a great story   Stories make you memorable Stories help you engage where facts can’t   Stories are more powerful than glue in helping us bond, relate and align  [this is why they work like magic in your job search]    But, here’s the thing   Too many executives steer away from sharing their best stories Not because they don’t have them  Because they don’t how to share a vulnerable s...

Create Don’t Wait That’s the most notable difference with today’s executives in transition.    And to cut your time on the market.  While driving alignment  And earning more (for our clients, on average +40-70% more)    What do I mean when I say create,  don’t wait?    It’s all in this concise less than 15 minute (solo) episode   Find out:   How to avoid the black holes of the ATS What the key ele...

They say, what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.  Few understand this the way our guest Kofi Douhadji does.    In his words:  “Resilience is just something you build up”   This applies to all of us –  in and outside of our careers –  especially in a job search.    In this episode Kofi shares his secrets to building resilience.    Find out how:    Curiosity and gratitude help overcome advers...

We forget or may not realize how strongly our workplace is a “determinant of our health”.    Regardless of the said culture or assumed fit  Workplaces are still a source of harassment, bullying, and depression.    So what does the buzzword of “culture fit” really mean?    Our guest this week, Dr. Colleen Saringer is an organizational health professional (not to be confused with HR)    For 25+ year...

"We see on average 300,000 job changes every week."   Who can keep up with that?  No one.    Thankfully,  Live Data Technologies tracks job change data for over 90 million white-collar workers, giving real-time insights into hiring patterns and turnover rates.    This means job seekers can pinpoint who's hiring and stay ahead of industry trends.   You’ll find out what's shaking up with the evolvin...

Burn Out Myth Busters I With The Burn Out Lady, Cara Houser   We live in a world riddled with the culture of overwork.  Overbooking Drained  And overwhelmed   No wonder in 2023, Zippo reports that 89% of American reported burnout in the past year.   Meet, Cara Houser ,  The Burn Out Lady.  She earned her title, the hard way   Signed herself up to be all things to everyone.       Super achiever  Ov...

Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Know Your Rights  I Tom Spiggle    I’ve been there.    Unsavory slants about my age. A performance improvement plan And a few other discriminatory digs.    If only I knew then, what I know now thanks to Tom Spiggle.    Tom Spiggle, is an employment attorney who’s been fighting for employees and their rights for over 20 years.    His focus: helping those who’ve been subj...

Our relationship with money reveals our values, fears, and desires.  The emotional aspects of money few talk about are deep and more critical than meets the eye. realize.  Not just for financial well-being, but also impacting all our relationships - both personal and professional.     This is why he says:   "You cannot solve an emotional problem with a practical solution. It has to be an emotional...

Let’s talk about your voice.  The voice that expresses what you know, how you think, and your unique POV.   For many, maybe most – the idea of using that voice Is not just uncomfortable, but downright terrifying.    LinkedIn Top Voice, Melissa Cohen and Julie Michelle Morris understand that terror and how to help hundreds become triumphant in establishing their thought leadership and how you can t...

“LinkedIn is a time suck:  “I don’t know how to be productive with my time on LInkedIn” It’s been a while, LinkedIn has changed, how do I get good fast”   These are some of the most common objections that we all have grappled with.  Especially if you’re new to the platform or new to the idea that LinkedIn is more than a place to park your online resume.    Martijn Holtes has trained more than 31,0...

No one wants to be ignored, especially in a job search.  That’s why Oliver Aust, Europe's top communication wiz and the brain behind leaders at Fortune 50 companies is here to help us become unignorable. In this episode Oliver shares his top secrets from his bestselling books "Unignorable," and “Message Machine” to leverage more effective communication to transform your  impact, to impact.   Find...

In this order, Josiah Pledl, identifies as a father, husband, educator, student, and thinker.   He places a strong emphasis on personal development and leadership growth.   As the  founder of 45 Degrees Leadership, Josiah’s frameworks are proven to enhance emotional intelligence and leadership skills for organizations.    Simplified: : Head + Heart  In this episode’s Josiah and I jump into Why is...

“You cannot find success in life without ego”    That’s what Donnie Boivin believes.    An ex-Marine and ex-corporate sales maverick, Donnie is no stranger to big personalities and eating crow.    Today, he's lighting up LinkedIn with his engaging content and spearheading his business and community, Success Champion Networking (SNC).    In this episode’s straight talk we cover how to:    Leverage...

50% of us don’t negotiate our compensation package.  34% of women don’t go there That can lead to a $1M+ loss over the course of a lifetime   But what about negotiating a severance package as protection?     We break this down to address:    Is it awkward to introduce the idea at the negotiation stage?  Does it arouse concerns that you’re looking for a free ride?  What’s the best approach to ask f...

50% of us don’t negotiate our compensation package.  34% of women don’t go there That can lead to a $1M+ loss over the course of a lifetime   This isn’t because the negotiation door isn’t open.  It’s WIDE open So why aren’t we walking through it?    Keri-Lynne Shaw is the Founder of The Salary Bump.  Like many, she didn’t know her worth assuming with hard work… The money would come.    Sound famil...

Exhausted and have the whole day ahead of you?  Apathetic, with another day on the job search?  Interviews going nowhere? Referrals scarce?    Simon Alexander Ong, is the best selling author of “Energize” discovered the  power of shifting his energy, post financial crisis.    “I literally had no energy, I was exhausted, I was tired, I was drained from working in something that wasn’t fulfilling, y...

Good luck trying to define one pathway to career success.    Even the most successful, are so, because they know how change,  without a map.    Radim Malinic is that guy.   A self made renegade from the Czech Republic – author of seven books, all in Dad  and Founder of Brand Nu, one of London’s top Agencies,  serving clients like Google, Sony Music, Adidas, Sprite and Harry Potter.    Make no assu...

Most of us have been laid off in some way or another at this point in their career.  Most of us have also worked in work environments that zapped our happiness.    Being laid off, was one of the best things that ever  happened to our guest, Antoni Tzaveles.   He liked it so much he did it four times :)    My Clients say the same thing. “Getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to me…...

Snorting, dropping things…insert foot in mouth. Think you’re awkward?  Henna Pryor is known for all these things.  Now she speaks on stages and authored the book  'Good Awkward, How to Embrace the Embarrassing  and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest You   We kick it up this week breaking down the nuanced nature and cool complexities of awkwardness   Find out the good news of awkward:    Ho...