Career Blast in a Half

In an August 2023 survey by Resume Builder, four in ten hiring managers admit they lie to candidates in the hiring process. This is one of the main reasons I invited Michael Reddington, a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) trained by the most elite interviewers and investigators to the show. Fascinated with why people share sensitive information, under vulnerable circumstances in the face of con...

Debra Boggs is a firecracker loaded with intel on all things related to resumes and careers but her true gifts lie in helping qualified professionals land board seats. Debra’s work has been recognized in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Inc, Fast Company, and The Huffington Post, in addition to Forbes as a NEXT 1000 Entrepreneur. In this episode you’ll find out: Why soooo many are see...

Josue Valles is The Mad Content Scientist, evidence by his mental model content that grew his following to 70K in less than 9 months. But before his content caught fire, he quit. Like so many of us. What changed for him, is what can change for you. Creating content is more than writing. It’s how you think. How you think not only telegraphs who you are in your career and in search but who you are....

As a girl, Jenny Foss was convinced she'd grow up to become a California beach lifeguard. But that’s NOT what she’s known for. Jenny Foss is the voice of JobJenny.com and widely respected LinkedIn Learning teacher – most recently to the author Do This, Not That: Career: What to Do (and NOT Do) in 75+ Difficult Workplace Situations She’s seen it ALL and her no nonsense insights provide the easy unt...

On top of being a new dad, Jacob Warwick is the GOAT of interviewing (and negotiation) coaching featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Inc & Entrepreneur. As a negotiation coach, he has added over $100 million in compensation increases for his clients and helped 2500+ executives negotiate new leadership opportunities. This is a MUST, loaded listen for anyone interviewing, especially Execs: You’ll f...

At the peak of her 26-year marketing career and then CMO of Harley-freaking-Davidson – Shelley Paxton didn’t vibe with view at the top of the corporate ladder. Where was the fulfillment she expected? Worse, it was sucking the joy out of her life—and the life out of her – to the point she didn’t realize what she’d lost: a connection to her own soul. Shelley started Soulbbatical, the company, with t...

Jen Laffin is a master teacher, and success coach with an uncanny knack for holding those who need it most, accountable. While serving solopreneurs is the mainstay of her coaching, her insights and solutions can help all of us in our work, jobsearch, and lives transcend the excuses that get in the way of our ability to rise above and go beyond As an early adopter of Carol Dweck's work and book “Mi...

There are a LOT of LinkedIn Trainers (+2.1M to be exact) And, Kevin D. Turner is always at the top of my list. A dogged LinkedIn disciple – with a depth of knowledge and the ability to curate the most relevant new features often with a sneak peak into what LI is doing as one of their chosen beta testers. He’s been very busy – having optimized +4.8K+ LinkedIn Profiles & Trained 12K+ People on B...

Will Guidara, a hospitality icon and co-owner of the world-renowned Eleven Madison Park, has championed 'Unreasonable Hospitality,' transforming businesses into unforgettable experiences. With chef Daniel Humm, he led EMP to become the #1 restaurant on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2017. The lessons in his National Bestselling book “Unreasonable Hospitality, The Remarkable Power of Givin...

Laura Gassner Otting, IS audacious, in all the best ways. Inspiring author, catalyst, and executive coach, she challenges individuals to overcome doubt and embrace bigger challenges beyond their beliefs. Her career has been big and wild and unexpected – spanning politics, philanthropy, and leadership, she empowers audiences to find their voice and achieve success. As a Wall Street Journal bestsell...

Jessica Weiss is a happiness expert who reveals why happiness at work does not come from what most of us think. With a background in Fortune 500 management consulting, Jessica shares the secrets to cultivating genuine happiness at work. Jessica’s unique research-based approach helps us build lasting happiness habits that make work a more enriching experience. Topics for today’s show: Where have we...

Joe Vandecar, a former Apple veteran and Navy serviceman, is an anxiety coach and author who's all about helping people overcome their anxiety and limiting beliefs. With his extensive experience in high-pressure situations, Joe has a unique and empathetic perspective on how to handle anxiety. His upcoming book, Anxiously Fearless: 7 Ways to Retrain Your Inner Voice to Conquer Challenges, provides...

Ryan Paugh is a game changer in the world of business, known for his innate ability to build bridges and create connections between people, resources, and opportunities. As the co-founder of Fast Company's Executive Board, Newsweek's Expert Forum, and Rolling Stone Culture Forum, Ryan has made it his mission to help others excel in their passions by fostering a sense of community. With a knack for...

Susie Tomenchok is a talented negotiation expert with a wealth of experience under her belt. With a successful track record at a Fortune 50 company, Susie has been involved in high-stakes deals worth millions of dollars, involving CEOs and CFOs. Her passion for helping others develop their negotiation skills led her to write the book Negotiating Without Manipulation, which aims to take away the fe...

Ivana Todorovic is a 7x entrepreneur and creator of AuthoredUp, the game-changing AI tool with more than +20,000 users and 11 record-breaking releases. Ivana's career started in economic theory and science but soon led to entrepreneurship. While attempting to create content on LinkedIn, she became frustrated and defeated. AuthoredUp is free Chrome extension born out of Ivana’s desire to solve the...

Born and bred in a family of entrepreneurs, Rushab has been immersed in the world of business from day one. Having seen firsthand the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, Rushab is my go-to guy for professionals looking to transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, ensuring they are primed for success. In this episode, we probe his 5 Whys. These smart and helpful questions are great starters to...

Hannah Morgan an unapologetic introvert with a passion for helping job seekers stay proactive and well-informed in the career arena. With her quiet strength and dedication, she has become a career thought leader, LinkedIn Top Voice, and regular contributor on Forbes, Monster, USA Today, Fast Company, and US World and News Reports. Hannah's Sunday Summary is your end-of-the-week must-read for those...

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In 2019, I looked good on the outside. My insides, another story. More like a Jenga tower ready for one wrong move, and splat. That’s when I met Mary Abbajay. Matter of fact. Full of and vinegar and those words, "You know, nobody is gonna save you" Today, years later I still credit her, her words to my ability to remove and save myself. Mary is no stranger to toxic bosses and workplaces – having b...

We’re delving into the fascinating topic of gratitude and how ingratitude – a lack of gratitude is too often the very thing that kills off, most leaders want – to inspire others. We're joined by the incomparable Chris Schembra, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, and mastermind behind the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™. Chris is a true gratitude, having sparked over 500,000 relationships through...

Niraj Kapur is one of my favs because he’s earnest, generous and rewards himself with heavy metal band t-shirts. He’s a LinkedIn top voice, three-time author, TedTalk speaker, Salesforce Top Sales Influencer to Follow and a trusted sales coach. Best of all, he dispels the stereotypes most associated with as a sales leader, known for raw truths, vulnerability, and helping others with NO profit moti...

You’re about to see the brain tattoo you need for accessing the hidden job market! In this Flying Solo episode, I'll guide you through a visual representation of the job market that you can draw for yourself. We'll be talking about the six layers of the job market pyramid and where 99.999% of job seekers go wrong. I'll explain how to access the hidden job market and why it's so effective. We'll st...

Erica Reckamp is arguably one the best Executive Resume Writers I know. She’s down to earth and schooled in her craft like no other. Her knack for helping c-suiters and executives in transition shines so brightly, I grab my shades when I send clients her way knowing they too will fall in love with her and the resumes she masterfully creates to drive near-immediate interest. But aside from resumes,...

Brenden Kumarasamy’s mission is to democratize the art of public speaking. He came to this while coaching business students on how to win “case competitions” – varsity public speaking for nerds. He quickly realized that public speaking is a difficult subject to master, with nuances that make even the most confident, and afraid to get on stage and present effectively. In this episode, Brenden crack...

Stephen Gates, Founder of CRZY, the strategy and design studio, never holds back. His and-vinegar career insights strip down the noise in this episode to help you avoid the 5 ways to up your career. He is a visionary and global design leader with over 150 international awards, recognized in Apple keynotes, HOW Magazine, and other publications. He’s worked with the big ones including, InVision, Cit...