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Silicon Valley is three years ahead on AI recruiting — and what’s happening there is about to hit the rest of the job market fast . In this episode of SKILLSHARP THE PODCAST, Todd and Brian sit down with Paul Duran , Senior Technical Recruiter at Plaid (previously Facebook, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Blockchain.com), to break down how AI is transforming hiring from the inside. Here’s what Paul uncove...

The job market is shifting fast — are you ready to pivot? Professionally, if you are crashing out, we understand. With unprecedented market uncertainty, lack of job opportunities, and fewer advancement opportunities, recent graduates, early-career employees, and experienced professionals are challenged and need support to make the right career moves. SkillSharp The Podcast introduces the Professio...

🚨 FORGET FOMO . The new fear is FOGLB — Fear of Getting Left Behind. We’re entering the largest technological transformation since the internet and smartphones—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. On the latest episode of SkillSharp: The Podcast , we welcome Dominique Goulet, VP of AI Workforce Solutions at Onward Search , to expose the 2025–2026 AI Playbook that’s reshaping businesses, and creativ...

The harsh truth about today’s job market. Even getting your resume seen is rare. The job market has shifted—and not in favor of the job seeker. If you’ve been applying, interviewing, and waiting for replies that never come, you’re not alone. The hiring process is longer, more complex, and—let’s be honest—more draining than ever. 🎙️ In our latest episode of SkillSharp The Podcast, Bennie Williams s...

Need a mindset reset to push past fear, reframe failure, and persist through uncertainty? What if the challenges you're facing—layoffs, life pivots, burnout—aren’t setbacks, but setups for your next breakthrough? In this episode of SkillSharp The Podcast, media executive and relationship strategist Thomas Walker reveals how to rewire your thinking, rediscover your purpose, and build the unsto...

Whether it's getting into a better college or improving performance in sports, more and more people are investing in having a coach. What are you willing to invest in to achieve high performance in your career? In this episode of SkillSharp The Podcast, we welcome Wade Smart, Founder & President of Smart Partners Consulting, LLC. Wade is a Talent Acquisition executive who offers a new ser...

SkillSharp The Podcast reveals the hidden recruitment process and the future of AI in recruiting. Recruiters who are focused on saving time to find the best talent, as well as improving the candidate experience, will deeply relate to the insights shared. Smart candidates can use these recruiter tips and secrets about their process to improve their chances of being a top candidate. The goal is not...

SkillSharp The Podcast gives you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiter deliver career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiter Secrets. Whether climbing the corporate ladder or launc...

SkillSharp The Podcast gives you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiter deliver career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiter Secrets.  In Part 2, SkillSharp's Mike, Todd, and...

"An Entrepreneur's Journey" is another SkillSharp The Podcast creation, shining a spotlight on founders and leaders who have leveraged their corporate careers, experiences, skills developed, and relationships to launch businesses they are passionate about and growing. Gain inspiration, game planning, and knowledge on becoming your own boss and elevating your career and community. De...

SkillSharp The Podcast gives you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiter deliver career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiters' Secrets. Whether climbing the corporate ladder o...

SkillSharp The Podcast gives you insider access to information, trends, and insights to navigate building a successful career. Whether as a professional or creator, SkillSharp’s team of veteran media industry recruiter deliver career-transforming insights through Game-changer Conversations, Entrepreneur Journeys, Career Stories, and Recruiter Secrets.  In Part 1, SkillSharp's Mike, Todd, and...

Unless you've been completely offline, you've witnessed the undeniable shift from a centralized, studio-led media industry to the booming creator economy. While some of us recognized this trend early on, the transition is now in full swing, demanding that both corporations and creative talent adapt quickly. If talent communities don't evolve alongside corporate initiatives, the crea...

Land Your Dream Job Without Applying: Secrets of the Passive Candidate Market Skill Sharp: The Podcast welcomes Robin Choy, Co-Founder & CEO of HireSweet, to reveal the recruiting secrets passive candidates and active job seekers  want to know.  This episode will uncover what LinkedIn profiles and keywords get noticed by recruiters.  Learn exactly what headhunters look for in passive candidate...

Reignite Your Career with Purpose! Our world is more demanding than ever. Striking a balance between professional success and personal fulfillment can feel impossible. This week on Skill Sharp , we bring you Olukoya Davis , a powerhouse leader who defies the odds. Olu manages a high-pressure role as the Vice President of Brand Partnerships for the National Basketball Players Association's cre...

Want real-world experience in the entertainment and sports industry that gets you noticed? Launch Your Career at AEG! In this episode of Skill Sharp: The Podcast, we chat with April Barfield, Senior Manager of University Relations at AEG, the powerhouse behind global entertainment and sports experiences. April shares internship hacks on how to land an internship at AEG, including interview and car...

Back with the Skill Sharp Team for a straight second year, Financial Advisor, Ulrick Edmonds, shares his insights and expertise for everyone, including young people to seasoned executives, to manage their finances for a more prosperous future.  Ulrick's generous and intentional style will inspire and empower you to get the financial education and take the simple steps to build the future of y...

Are you on track to reach your financial goals for this year? Financial advisor Ulrick Edmonds is with us to help us get and keep our money right. Support the show For more sharp content, visit our YouTube Channel @skillsharpmedia - Like, subscribe, and set the notification bell to Stay Sharp!

In business, great executive leaders have the ability to see things differently. Exceptional leaders have the vision and capacity to change the game entirely.  Skill Sharp: The Podcast is excited to present a game-changing conversation with Maggie Rubey Lynch who is a global senior executive and pioneer in designing, building, and running in-house executive search and recruitment teams.    Known i...

Remember the beginning of the internet, streaming, or the cloud? All experienced tumultuous starts. But for some of those leaders and companies that stayed the course through the ups and downs, they have achieved unbelievable success. Skill Sharp: The Podcast welcomes Web3 expert and consultant, Rodney Morris back to take us a little deeper into the future of the Metaverse. Rodney will share why p...

Have you heard of Web3? Are you already working in a Web3-related job? For those unfamiliar, consider it the new Creator Industrial Complex. With more headlines, articles, podcasts, and company name changes related to the Metaverse, Crypto, and NFTs, it is critical to understand this new frontier and the real opportunities offered. This week on Skill Sharp: The Podcast, Todd, Mike, and Brian welco...

This is the best of times for some professionals and executives. The job market is red hot, and some are striking it rich. Others are being left out, and many are just changing chairs. In this episode of Skill Sharp: The Podcast, Todd, Mike, and Brian sit down with Nate Constantine, President of Constantine Partners, LLC, a thriving search firm working with a wide array of clients nationally. From...

Welcome to season three of Skill Sharp: The Podcast! In sports and life, making the proper adjustments is critical to success. Often, thoughts and feelings from the past or judgments made on current circumstances cloud our ability to make proper adjustments. In this episode of Skill Sharp: The Podcast, Mike, Todd, and Brian speak with LaFern Cusack, Executive Producer, long-time host of ESPNLA’s T...

Skill Sharp: The Podcast is thrilled to welcome Rich Harrigan and Lybrant “LB” Robinson to discuss how to discover and live your professional dreams. Rich and LB are business partners, fraternity brothers, and best friends who just launched a professional women's football franchise, Tri-State Warriors, based in New Brunswick, NJ. These entrepreneurs and football coaches are changing lives and...

Skill Sharp: The Podcast is excited to present part 2 of our conversation with Richard Harrigan and Lybrant "LB" Robinson, co-owners of the Tri-State Warriors football franchise. We will learn more about the league, the Women's Football Alliance, what inspired Rich and Lybrant to launch a new football franchise, and how their professional skill sets help them be good coaches. We hop...