The Career Report

Let me guess you have 20 years of experience but still haven't found a job you love? Where do you start when looking for a new role? That is exactly what we are talking about today on the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast. On Episode 56 we are focusing on picking an industry, not a job to ensure your next role is fulfilling. Some of the highlights of this episode are: -What industries you should t...

The New World Of Work... Have you heard of it? As we approach a Post-COVID World how has the workplace changed? How do you motivate employees in this new environment? How do you find and attract great talent? Join us live to discuss this hot topic with special guest Evan Sohn - Chairman & CEO of Recruiter.com . Being able to navigate this new landscape for job candidates & Recruiters is vi...

So, you are landing interviews but still haven’t gotten an offer and you’re feeling defeated? Let us tell you exactly why this is happening! You do the work, you find the company, you do the research, you feel qualified but you bomb the interview or don’t hear back…or worse, you keep getting rejected! We have clients who stay stuck in this cycle for months, some years! Let us help you shed some li...

So, you hate your boss but love your job. Do you stay or leave - and everything in between! Do you love your company, team, and your work but just feel like your boss doesn’t appreciate you? Then this is for you! Also, this is great for all the bosses out there that want to be sure employees don’t feel this pain! Join us on episode 53 to learn exactly how to navigate this tricky and highly emotion...

This week’s topic is all about productivity and creating your own success schedule so you can take charge of your career. Expectations in the workplace continue to increase for how much is produced and how quickly. Learn the latest strategies to supercharge your levels of productivity! Need help with your career acceleration? Go to www.execupgrades.com/podcast Some highlights of this episode are:...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades podcast we talk about 3 ways leaders can protect employee well-being in 2022. Managing your team effectively is the only way to have a great culture and increase revenue, so this week we wanted to share some practical tips that can get you headed in a more positive situation quickly. Some highlights of the episode are: 1 - Introducing a new conce...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we talk about how mindset affects your search and the ability to even start one. You may be thinking I am too old, I don't have X degree, I am changing industries and no-one will hire me, plus more. Tune into this episode for some practical tips to get your mindset right so you can land the job you love. Some Highlights Of This Episode ar...

On today's episode we talk about MONEY! There's a story going around that you can't make more, or that it is “hard” to make more, that wealth and prosperity are only for a select “chosen” special few. Especially if coming from generations of poverty (like most successful people I know). Your money mindset is your unique set of beliefs and your attitude about money. It drives the decisions you make...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades we talk about the three signs it's time for a career pivot. Are you in the right industry, right role, right title? How will this impact your whole career? How is your current role going, are you excited to go to work everyday? Are you truly fulfilled? Some highlights of this episode are: 1 - You Always Feel Tired 2 - You Are Always Curious About...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades podcast we talk about RIF's and how to handle them as a leader of the organization who has to let professionals go, or if you are a professional who is let go. We share some tactics and strategies on handling these situations and push forward in your career. Some of the highlights of this episode are: 1 - What is a RIF? 2 - Why do they happen? 3...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we talk about all things toxic culture. Look, it's bound to happen while working as a professional in Corporate America that you may find yourself in less than ideal situations. So Kristina and I wanted to give you some tactics and strategies to combat this and improve your situation. Enjoy! Some highlights of this episode are: 1-Start id...

On today's episode we talk about the 4 Ways To Make Your Job Search Successful When You Want To QUIT. Let's be honest, an Executive search is tough and you're likely to face a lot of rejection. In this episode we wanted to give you some practical tips on a few ways you can push past wanting to quit. Some of the highlights are: 1-Always be re defining your why (why you started) 2-Prioritize tasks &...

On this week's episode we talk about "The Real Reason Recruiters Don't Call You Back" with special guest and seasoned Headhunter Patrick Barbour. More importantly we go over how to ensure this NEVER happens to you. Some highlights of the episode are: 1 - Busy 2 - You bombed the interview and they didn't want to give you bad/negative feedback 3 - Business needs changes 4 - Hiring Freeze 5 - Budgets...

On episode 43 of the Executive Career Upgrades we talk about how you can use Technology to Accelerate Your Executive Search and most importantly how you can save 70 hours per week! Some of the key highlights of this episode are: 1 - Ladders Apply With Me 2 - Calendly 3 - Esferas.io 4 - Inc 5000 5 - Emailing Finders 6 - Leveraging LinkedIn As always if you need help in your career go on over to exe...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we talk about 5 Ways To Be Your Biggest Advocate. Learning how to do this effectively will impact not only your professional life, but your personal life as well. Tune in this week for some practical tips to help you succeed! Some highlights of this episode are: 1 - Be proud of your accomplishments 2 - Know your value to the organization...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades podcast we talk about the #1 thing that holds professionals back in their career search, fear. Knowing how to identify this as well as having practical tips to push through are vital to have not only a successful career, but life. Here are some highlights of the episode: 1 - Problems With Fear 2 - The Fear of Failure 3 - Fear of Change 4 - Fear o...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we talk about 5 Ways You Can Use Storytelling To Accelerate Your Career with special guest Dr. Connor Robertson . Mastering this will allow you to get any new job you want as well as make it tremendously easier to get buy-in from your team. Some Highlights Of This Episode: 1 - Shorter is always better 2 - Know your audience 3 - Your Messa...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades podcast we talk about 4 signs of broken corporate culture. How do you identify them, how do you know when its time to leave, and what your options are. Some key areas are: 1- If the company is not ASKING questions about your Personal, Professional, and financial goals 2 - If the company is not positioned to make your success EASY 3 - Absence of a...

On Episode 38 of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we talk 5 Ways To Take Extreme Ownership Of Your Career. If you are a professional looking to advance their career we want to give you some practical tips & strategies that you can start implementing now to accelerate your career. Some highlights of this episode are: 1 - Check your ego 2 - Having a deep belief you are great at what you do...

On episode 37 of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we talk about the future and all things metaverse. How will this impact how you find a new role in the future, how you manage teams, and how you communicate across the organization? These are key areas to start thinking about to ensure they don't take you by surprise. Some of the highlights of this episode are: 1 - Wave Goodbye To Zoom 2 - Fas...

On Episode 36 of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we are going to dissect the top mistakes senior professionals make while going through the interview process and more importantly how to avoid them. Having a blueprint, roadmap, or plan to convert interviews into offers is vital as you are continuing to climb the corporate ladder in your career. As always if you need help in your career go to...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we go over EVERY possible way you can get on interviews to help accelerate your search. We also share tactics and strategies as well as the easiest way to get on interviews. Some of the highlights of todays episode are: 1 - Job Boards, Ladders Apply For Me, LinkedIn Easy Apply 2 - Networking with past colleagues 3 - LinkedIn Content Strat...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades Podcast we talk about commitment to your career and give you practical advice for maximizing your career potential with special guest Darek Smith. Some highlights of the episode are: 1 - How to take your career seriously 2 - Personal responsibility in your career 3 - Getting real about what happens if you don’t do something to maximize your caree...

On today's episode of the Executive Career Upgrades we talk about Omnipresence about the importance of it to truly accelerate your career. Some of the highlights of the episode are: 1 - Most people don’t know you -HUGE problem 2 - Realtors / Or What product or service you sell 3 - How much power would you have if everyone in your market knew you? 4 - What is your goal? Are you setting them high en...

On today's podcast we talk about why your reason isn't holding you back in your career search. Also we give you some practical tips to ensure you are doing the right things if you are in an Executive search. Some of the highlights from the episode are: 1 - What actually happens when you apply online? 2 - Ever had someone call you but then tell you something is wrong with your resume? 3 - People lo...