People in Transition

Rahul Karan Sharma, an inspiring leader, dedicated his life to empowering individuals for positive change.  As an author, transformational speaker, and mindset coach, he motivates audiences worldwide with his passion for personal growth.  Rahul holds an MBA in Human Resources and a Master's in Organization Development.  Raised in Ujjain, India, he values independence, discipline, and sportsma...

In this episode, we sit down with Kim LoCascio, a seasoned Managing Partner at Sourceowls, a comprehensive recruitment service and platform. With 17 years of experience in staffing and recruiting, Kim has honed her craft in partnering with companies to uncover their perfect employee matches while aiding candidates in finding their ideal career homes.  Residing in sunny Orlando, Florida, Kim shares...

Laurie Swanson studied business and information technology at the University of Texas.  Her first job was as a computer programmer!  Then, she followed her true nature and shifted into Technology Recruiting and Software Sales.  She founded The Laso Corporation in 1995 and grew it to a multimillion-dollar boutique Information Technology search firm.  Around 2010, Laurie began to feel the tug toward...

David Buck, a seasoned professional with over 35 years of experience in business development, has honed a deep understanding of productivity and efficiency beyond mere busyness.  His journey led him to establish Kairos Management Solutions and pioneer the Infinity Lifestyle Design program.  These endeavors are dedicated to assisting professionals grappling with rigid schedules to reclaim valuable...

In this episode of "People in Transition," we're joined by Debra Boggs, an esteemed entrepreneur, international speaker, and expert in executive career growth, C-level job search strategy, and board candidate best practices. As the CEO and Founder of D&S Executive Career Management, Debra's accolades include being recognized by Forbes as a NEXT 1000 Entrepreneur and serving...

Thea Kelley has over 15 years of experience as a job search and interview coach, catering to job seekers across the nation. Her book, "Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview," achieved best-seller status on Amazon and received glowing praise as "Excellent" from Forbes.com. With a focus on mock interviews, personalized feedback, and expert tips, Thea e...

Annie Margarita Yang isn't just a finance expert; she's a guiding force for Millennials navigating a system that seems rigged against them. With a no-nonsense approach, Annie boasts over a million YouTube views and is the bestselling author of two impactful books: "The 5-Day Job Search" and "1,001 Ways to Save Money." Beyond her online persona, Annie leads a corporate...

Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton stands out as a preeminent authority in the realm of hybrid professional identity and career belonging. Her expertise has garnered recognition in esteemed publications such as Forbes, and she has delivered compelling talks as a TEDx speaker. Additionally, Dr. Bickerton is the author of "More Than My Title." Identifying as a "Creative Disruptor," Sara...

Nichole Lee is a trauma-informed healer, intuitive guide, and transformational life coach.   She specializes in guiding individuals who are experiencing significant life transitions, feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or overwhelmed into rediscovering who they are, healing from past pain, and charting a fulfilling new path for their lives.   Before dedicating her life to healing and personal transformati...

Jennifer is the President and Managing Director of the Global Recruiters Network of Moon Valley.  Global Recruiters of Moon Valley’s expertise includes recruitment of Executives & Professionals across the United States in PBM, Healthcare/Pharma/Bio, and Senior Living in Management, Financial,  Operations, Sales, and Project Management roles and expertise in public speaking, consulting, and tra...

A highly skilled transition and leadership coach, Emily is passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential.  With over two decades of experience in the field, she has helped countless clients navigate significant life transitions and develop the necessary skills to excel at life and work.    Drawing from her diverse background in psychology, business, and pe...

Lisa and Nan's curiosity about retirement life was piqued when they opted for early retirement packages and experienced it firsthand.  Having spent decades working in financial services, their focus was on the financial aspect of retirement.  However, after gaining firsthand experience, they realized the striking similarities between retirement planning and career planning, excluding the need...

Neha Dixit-Naik helps companies hire and retain high-caliber team members by using her proven 3-step approach to consistently attract the best candidates, test their skills, and ensure they add to your culture.   Neha has worked with Fortune 15, 50, and 500 companies as a trusted expert. Her specialty is helping scaling businesses build and keep a first-rate team.   RecruitGyan offers full-service...

Jared Tang is the founder of Gaggle Social; he is on a mission to streamline the tech hiring process for enterprise software, such as Salesforce, Oracle, NetSuite, AWS, and more.  He has a rich history of enterprise software recruitment and hiring processes and creative marketing leadership in various industries and sectors.    Jared has a BBA degree from Pace University, and he has completed two...

Amy C. Waninger is the Founder & CEO of Lead at Any Level, where she improves employee engagement and retention for companies that promote from within.  Amy offers assessments, advisory services, and training on essential skills for inclusive leaders.  She is the author of seven books, including Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage for Your Career. Amy is a Certified D...

In 2011, Scott and his wife Carrie took Inspired Stewardship as a business to serve Christian men and couples struggling to live out their calling.  They help align how you use your time, talent, and treasures so that you can identify and live a fully authentic life that allows you to live your calling, serve others, and provide for your family.  As certified Human Behavior Senior Consultants and...

Chad Bean is a highly accomplished recruitment professional with over a decade of experience in the industry.  Throughout his career, Chad has held several senior management positions at some of the world's top companies, where he has established a reputation for his exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and innovative approach to recruitment. As the owner and manager of Ignite R...

Jeff Ton is a sought-after speaker, author, and thought leader, having led powerful teams and built successful Information Technology departments for over 30 years.   Jeff describes the IT landscape simply by saying, “Businesses today are demanding more from their technology and their technology leaders.”  In more than three decades, Jeff has served as Chief Information Officer with Goodwill Indus...

 Preparing Yourself to Manage Your Job Search in the Most Effective Way Are you considering how to achieve your true career potential?  Do you have relatives at school or university who need help finding a great job to launch their winning career?  Yes?  Then this podcast will catapult your thinking into a new and productive gear.  Very importantly, the podcast covers a range of essential life ski...

Davina Ware is a Career and Workplace Strategist, marketing professional, and founder of Upwardly Paved Path career coaching.    She leads her clients to reach their fullest potential through the latest career transition principles, personal branding, and professional empowerment. She launches professionals into careers of authority that utilize their gifts and talents and prepares businesses to c...

Brad Hill has 20 years of federal service as a leader (program management) in the Department of Agriculture and Forest Service and as an analyst and liaison in the Department of Defense (Intelligence Community).    He is now the US Health and Human Services Executive Officer, Administration of Children and Families, Region 10 (WA, ID, OR, AK).  But, before that, Brad found himself burnout and need...

Limor   Bergman has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of engineering. After spending nine years living in the US, she returned to her home country and focused on her passion for supporting women's career growth, mainly in tech. She has mentored women for over four years and created a mentorship program for women with PowerT...

Anne Donovan is a Human Resources leader known for developing new programs and training, dramatically improving employee retention and leadership performance.  Conducting extensive employee feedback research, she designs initiatives to address underlying issues across many industries.  Executives value her talent for identifying core workforce needs and taking action to develop and drive projects....

Sindy obtained a B.S. Degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education from California State University, East Bay.  In her junior year, she started, teaching Dance.  Later, she taught high school and pivoted into a Trainer role at a youth job-training program combining her love of education and business.  In an HR career spanning over 25 years, she found her niche in a recruiting.  She has been a Recr...

Emily Wong is the founder of Words of Distinction, a boutique firm she created to help job seekers land interviews through powerful career storytelling. Emily has helped hundreds of mid-career and executive-level job seekers earn rewarding roles at top organizations like Meta, Google, Fitbit, Roche/Genentech, Moderna, Abbott, Amazon, Microsoft, Sony, Stanford, Northrop Grumman, and Cisco.    The h...