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People in Transition138. Stephanie Cordes - Empowering Professionals to Reimagine Their CareersStephanie Cordes knows what it means to chase success—and then intentionally redefine it. After spending more than twenty years building a strong corporate career in healthcare leadership, she made a bold pivot and now helps others take ownership of their careers on their own terms. As a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source, Stephanie creates a safe, no-pressure space for professionals to explore what they truly want next—whether that’s flexibility, control, additional income, or a complete career reinvention.In this episode of “People in Transition”, host Bob Gerst and Stephanie dive into the real emo...
2026-01-1130 min
People in Transition137. Merry Korn - Career & Business CoachMy guest today is Merry Korn, author of Fired to Inspired, a powerful teaching memoir that chronicles an extraordinary journey from professional setback to purpose-driven success. Merry’s story begins with being fired—a moment many job seekers fear most—but instead of letting that moment define her, she used it as the starting point for reinvention.What followed was not a polished overnight success, but a real, unvarnished transformation. Through strategic pivots, hard-earned lessons, and persistence, Merry went on to build a social enterprise that now employs more than 1,300 people across 30 states, giving...
2025-12-2829 min
People in Transition135. Susan Hensley - Helping people navigate changeWelcome to “People in Transition”, the podcast that gives you the tools, insights, and inspiration to navigate life’s biggest shifts with clarity and confidence. I’m your host, Bob Gerst — the Job Transition Professor — and today’s guest is someone who brings a powerful blend of creativity, wisdom, and lived experience to the world of personal transformation: Susan Hensley.Susan is a transformational coach, speaker, and author whose global career has taken her from corporate boardrooms in Hong Kong and London to leadership development spaces across the U.S. Her work helps people meet change wi...
2025-11-3032 min
People in Transition117. Al Lichtenstein - HR Consultant and Career CoachLooking for actionable strategies to navigate your next career move? In this episode, I sit down with Al Lichtenstein, founder and principal of HR RESULTS, LLC. With decades of experience as a senior HR executive and career coach, Al offers a wealth of practical advice for both individuals and small businesses.Al's unique perspective comes from years of hands-on leadership in professional services and life sciences, where he implemented HR initiatives that fueled growth. But what makes him stand out is his personal experience: having once been a client of an outplacement firm...
2024-11-0331 min
People in Transition95. Thea Kelley -Job Search & Interview CoachThea 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 equips individuals to distinguish themselves in the job market and secure their desired positions.Her coaching aims to achieve the following for aspiring candidates:· Foster confidence: Transform the interview process from nerve-wracking to em...
2023-12-2432 min
People in Transition94. Annie Margarita Yang - Bestselling Author of "The 5-Day Job Search"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 career as an accounting manager and business operations leader in real estate. Yet, her true passion lies in empowering individuals to seize control of their financial future and find fulfilling careers.During our conversation...
2023-12-1032 min
People in Transition93. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton - Founder and Chief Creative DisruptorDr. 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," Sarabeth operates at the intersection of being an artist, researcher, educator, and designer. Her journey towards this realization was sparked by an identity crisis, during which she discovered the profound integration of these facets, realizing the inherent value therein. In...
2023-11-2631 min
People in Transition92. Nichole Lee - Healer | Intuitive Guide | Transformational Life CoachNichole 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 transformation, Nichole spent two decades as a Business Management Consulting Leader and Executive Coach, driving large-scale change initiatives for Fortune 500 companies. Nichole is certified in multiple disciplines, including life coaching, health coaching, spiritual coaching, energy healing (reiki, emotion code, body c...
2023-11-1234 min
People in Transition91. Jennifer Chavez - Executive Talent Recruitment & PlacementJennifer 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 training services. As a senior Healthcare Executive at CVS Health for over 23 years across multiple healthcare and pharmaceutical industry verticals, she led client teams of all sizes. She achieved significant success through sourcing and developing high-performing talent. Serving as a volunteer, Jennifer founded...
2023-10-2932 min
People in Transition90. Emily Rogers - Founder The Leap To Lead - Transition and Leadership Coach - Speaker - Podcast hostA 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 personal development, she uses a holistic approach to coaching that addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of change. As a transition coach, she specializes in helping individuals navigate career changes, life transitions, and personal transformations. Whether transit...
2023-10-1530 min
People in Transition89. Nan and Lisa - Finding your way to retirementLisa 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 for resumes and interviews. Motivated by their expertise in Design Thinking, they dove deeper into the issue, gathering stories from over 50 individuals. With those valuable insights, they created "The Future of You" - a testament to the fact that meticulous planning can lead to extr...
2023-10-0135 min
People in Transition88. Neha Naik -3X Founder|Keynote Speaker|Human Centered LeaderNeha 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, full-cycle talent acquisition for tech and medical companies in startup, growth, and scale mode.In this episode, Neha shared many recruiting tips and suggestions to help you find your next great job. Some points we discussed include:...
2023-09-1734 min
People in Transition87. Jared Tang - Founder of Gaggle Social, a personal mission to streamline the hiring processJared 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 certification courses from Cornell University in Executive Leadership and Performance Leadership and one certification course from The Wharton School in Entrepreneurship Specialization. Additionally, he is certified in Google Ads Display and Search. He has s...
2023-09-0329 min
People in Transition86. Amy Waninger - Top 50 HR influencerAmy 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 Diversity Professional (CDP), Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. She is also a Member of the National Speakers Association and a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. She’s been named a Top 100 HR Influencer global...
2023-08-2031 min
People in Transition85. Scott Maderer - Founder and Coach at Inspired StewardshipIn 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 members of the John Maxwell Team, they focus on helping you understand yourself and understanding others. In 2017, they took the business full-time, offering assistance through one-on-one coaching, speaking, and workshops. In th...
2023-08-0729 min
People in Transition84. Chad Bean - CEO at Ignite RecruitmentChad 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 Recruitment, Chad leads a company genuinely changing the game in the recruitment industry. Ignite Recruitment is a crowdsourced referral platform designed to connect top talent with the best job opportunities, all through the power of referrals. With its cut...
2023-07-0931 min
People in Transition83. Jeff Ton - author, IT executive and job transition expertJeff 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 Industries of Central Indiana and Lauth Property Group. He has 14 years of experience in various technology roles with Thomson Multimedia (RCA). Later in his career, Jeff “moved to the other side of the desk” by joining the executive team at InterVision...
2023-06-2530 min
People in Transition82. Bill Cowan - Author, speaker, career transition expert Preparing Yourself to Manage Your Job Search in the Most Effective WayAre 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 skills not taught at school or university. First, you’ll learn the seven guiding principles which underlie any successful job search. Then your...
2023-06-1134 min
People in Transition81. Davina Ware - Workplace and Career StrategistDavina 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 create spaces where top talent can thrive. She is no stranger to career transitions as she has worked in higher education, telecommunications, nonprofit, and healthcare industries and experienced job loss herself. Davina takes a holistic approach to her career coaching and...
2023-05-2831 min
People in Transition80. Brad Hill - successful transition candidateBrad 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 needing to change. In this episode, we talk about his job transition experience, including: · How he knew he had to make a change for his mental and physical well-being, the signs of burnout he had to...
2023-05-1428 min
People in Transition79. Limor Bergman - technology executive and leadership/transition coachLimor 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 PowerToFly. She also consults and runs workshops with companies on various topics, such as:Internal mentorship program training Presentation Skills - How to build an...
2023-04-3023 min
People in Transition78. Anne Donovan - HR ConsultantAnne 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. Anne’s passion lies in helping people grow, both personally and professionally. Anne has a talent for spotting potential in people. She is passionate about developing and supporting people, so they realize their full potential. Anne has a proven track record of her leadership. She is very good...
2023-04-1628 minPeople in Transition77. Sindy Thomas - Founder & Host, the Insider's Career Club Career PodcastsSindy 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 Recruiter, Sr. Recruiter, Recruiting Manager, Director of Talent Acquisition, and Principal Recruiting Consultant. Sindy’s has worked in various industries, including healthcare and information technology; manufacturing like Clorox and Mother’s...
2023-04-0231 minPeople in Transition76. Emily Wong - Certified Resume and LinkedIn Profile WriterEmily 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 host of the Career Cohort podcast, she’s contributed to several bestselling books that specialize in resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and bios. In addition to certification as a resume writer, she’s credentialed as a Career Transition Coach and Career...
2023-03-1932 minPeople in Transition75. John Tarnoff - Executive and Better Job CoachJohn Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers. Fired 39% during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes in a volatile business. He reinvented his career at 50, earning a master’s degree in spiritual psychology to share his lessons with others facing similar challenges. He is the author of the best-selling book, "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create your Dream Career Over 50" and has created four c...
2023-03-0533 minPeople in Transition74. Heike Heemann - LinkedIn and Executive CoachHeike Heemann is passionate about helping others shine in their careers. Her specialty is supporting mid-career professionals to find better career opportunities and build their professional brand on LinkedIn. If you need help optimizing your LinkedIn profile or creating your own LinkedIn strategy for attracting clients, connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heikeheemann and find free resources at https://linktr.ee/HeikeHeemann Heike also helps career women improve their confidence, professional networking skills, leadership and public speaking skills.In this episode, Heike and I discussed several recruiting/LinkedIn tips including:
2023-02-1931 minPeople in Transition73. Catherine Lamb - Career Transformation ExpertCatherine Lamb is a leading UK-based career transformation expert who helps professionals manage their fear of failure as they go through a job transition. Catherine worked for 15 years in recruitment and is a qualified coach from Henley Business School. She brings together her wealth of knowledge and expertise to work with professionals who want to change careers and dread not being an expert in their new job or who want to step up into a key promotion but feel like an imposter. Catherine has developed a successful action plan that helps her clients rapidly build their...
2023-02-0532 minPeople in Transition72. Dominic Imwalle - 2022 Top Job Search Expert To Follow On LinkedIn \Dominic Imwalle believes you should be able to obtain your career dreams and that’s what he helps professionals do. His clients have landed roles at Oracle, Deloitte, EY, Tata Consultancy, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Eaton, Salesforce, KPMG, PWC, Dell, Higher Education or started their own venture. But, landing your dream role doesn’t happen by chance, it takes hard work, patience, perseverance and working your job search plan.Dominic has seen how treacherous the job searching process can be; automated rejections, ghosting, 14 rounds of interviews, and 250 applications a week. He does not want you to have to li...
2023-01-2231 minPeople in Transition71. Mark James - Executive Career Coach - Executive Recruiter - AuthorMark James, CPC, is the founder and president of HIRE Consulting Services (HCS) established in 1999. He is a Certified Personnel Consultant and the author of "The Interview Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Your Career!" (2022) Available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4N7KqJ7. Mark is equipped with over 25 years of experience in Executive Career Management Coaching, Outplacement, and Executive Search Consulting. He is also a quarterly speaker at Operation Connect, a program offered by the North San Diego Business Chamber that provides free business networking events for transitioning military service members. To learn more about Mark, visit www.Hi...
2023-01-0831 minPeople in Transition70. Max Chan - Helping you with your job search, so you can stop searching and start working your dream job.Max Chan helps professionals with their job search in order to land more interviews, generate more job offers and make more money. His company, Chan with a Plan, (https://www.chanwithaplan.com) offers a variety of services, including:· Recruiting plan and guidance· Cover letter and resume writing· LinkedIn profile optimization· Job interview preparationIn this episode, Max provided his expert guidance so you can find your next great job faster and easier. Some of the points he covered includes:· Resume construction ideas for recent grads and more experienced professionals.
2022-12-2533 minPeople in Transition69. Gina Riley - Career Coach and Talent Selection ConsultantGina Riley is a career coach, a talent selection and interview skills trainer, and an executive search consultant. As the creator of her Career Velocity coaching program, she uses her executive search experience to the benefit of her clients, sharing the best tips and tricks from a stand-out resume and LinkedIn profile to networking, marketing, and interviewing practice and the creation of a thought leadership plan. She Transforms her clients' approach to their career development and helps them build a sustainable process to last their entire career. To find out more about the Career Velocity Syst...
2022-12-1131 minPeople in Transition68. Donna Star - Executive Coach, Business Consultant, WriterDonna Star spent 30 incredible years in Corporate America, and then she took the leap to entrepreneurship. She is now an Executive Coach, Business Consultant, and Writer who leverages her extensive experience to help companies and individuals maximize their potential. Currently, her work centers around working with professionals who are dealing with work transitions - promotions, job changes, corporate politics, and everything that comes with managing a career and a life. The transformations she has seen with her clients are powerful and humbling. Donna shared with us some of the points she discusses with her clients including:...
2022-11-2730 minPeople in Transition67. Adrian Choo - The Career StrategistAdrian Choo has helped thousands of clients successfully achieve Career Clarity™ with his holistic approach to their Careers through a proprietary framework and deep understanding of Career Dynamics™. He has been a C-suite Headhunter with Top Global Search Firms for more than a decade, published several books, and has a regular show on National Radio, "Happy @ Work with Adrian The Career Strategist" on One FM 913 every Thursday Morning that is in to its Third year! Adrian loves helpings people at their Career Crossroads, or those who just need a new perspective on their Career Challenges.Some of...
2022-11-1333 minPeople in Transition66. Tracy Hooper - The Confidence Project, Author and Executive AdvisorTracy Hooper is the Founder of The Confidence Project. She leads dynamic presentations for high-achieving employee groups of any size. Tracy has been a TV news reporter, anchor, producer, and voice-over professional. Tracy’s aim is to cultivate a culture where people elevate their presence, communicate with clarity, and work together better. As a result of working with Tracy people often share that they have more control over how they present themselves, more impact with the people they interact with, more trust in their communications, and more influence with the people th...
2022-10-3034 minPeople in Transition65. Mike Thomson- Recruiter, Marketer and EntrepreneurMike Thomson has been in the recruitment agency industry for thirteen years, he launched Spark at the end of 2021 with the goal to change how everyone attracts top talent. Hiring is uninspiring, generic, faceless, and lacks personality but not anymore. He is an entrepreneur, matchmaker, sales professional, storyteller, father, athlete and optimistically curious about people. For more information on Mike, go to his web site https://www.sparkrecruiting.ca/ In this episode, Mike shared his thoughts on the future of recruiting, including:· To help you make your resume standout, make sure you are describing the impact your...
2022-10-1633 minPeople in Transition64. Rupert French - Job search specialist and author, helping job seekers rebuild confidenceRupert French was teaching in a country school 40 years ago when he discovered that one third of the students leaving the school would be facing long-term unemployment. In response to this, he helped to establish a community support for unemployed youth. Ten years later, he transitioned to career and job search coaching and training.Impressed with the writings of William Bridges, and borrowing methods from sports psychology, he encourages job seekers to see themselves as self-employed, the CEO of You & Co, and to adopt business strategies to market their services to prospective employers.The revised...
2022-10-0227 minPeople in Transition63. Neha Ratnakar - Global Learning and OD and Talent Development expertWhen Neha Lagoo Ratnakar was in school, she wanted to be a postwoman, then a librarian and then a doctor. After a failed attempt at the entrance test and a stint with Clinical Psychology. She found her true calling in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Her first job was in Training and Organizational Development, and she realized that there was a better way to onboard and train executives beyond a traditional classroom (and don't even get her started on sterile classroom team building sessions). In her next role with a retail chain, she storified onboarding and gamified product knowledge sess...
2022-09-1834 minPeople in Transition62. Ben Wiant - Empowering You to Master the Modern Job SearchBen Wiant works with professionals in career transition to define, own, and confidently communicate their professional value and narrative. He helps them create and implement effective job search strategies to overcome the complexity of the modern job search using The 3 Doors Job Search – a foundational model he created to strategically access new career opportunities. As a former recruiter, Ben knows what happens behind closed doors in the hiring process – he has reviewed over 175,000 resumes, formally interviewed 2,000+ candidates, and worked with 100s of hiring managers. Ben earned a master’s degree in Instructional Systems Design from Florida...
2022-09-0433 minPeople in Transition61. Michael Yinger -COO/Co-Founder at Resume Sieve and Talent Acquisition expertMichael Yinger is a seasoned senior executive with experience creating, building, and managing organizations and providing strategic advice via Board of Directors membership both in the US and internationally. Over the course of his career, Mr. Yinger has delivered positive results (sales growth of 10-20% in a down market), dealt with senior level clients (CxO level), and established efficient organizations and partnerships in several different industries, within startups and established companies. Currently, he is Co-Founder and COO of Resume Sieve. “The Sieve™ is a cloud-based AI driven platform designed to help the recruiting and hiring community take the gu...
2022-08-2130 minPeople in Transition60. Michael Levitt - Chief Burnout Officer-Founder of Breakfast Leadership NetworkMichael Levitt has seen and done it all! He is the founder and Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego based burnout media firm. He is an in-person and Certified Virtual Speaker, a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. In addition, he is a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. Michael was a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets. On this episode of “People in Transition”, Michael shared several...
2022-08-0734 minPeople in Transition59. Aletta Rochat - Dynamic Communication Coach » Client Engagement MaestroAletta Rochat is a professional speaker, a speech Coach as well as an interview Coach. She shows you how to speak like a professional when it matters most, so that you are remembered, hired, and promoted.Clients come to her for:● Presentation Preparation● Interview Coaching● Coaching to Increase InfluenceYou can find more information on Aletta at her website, https://www.alettarochat.com/. With us she shared so many interesting and useful job transition ideas, including:● COVID has made gaps in work experience more common, discuss with the recruiter what caused...
2022-07-2433 minPeople in Transition58. Dan Cumberland - an entrepreneur, a catalyst, and a people connectorDan Cumberland is on a mission to help you set yourself “on fire”. Years ago, he found himself in a job that didn't fit for him and no easy way out, so he set out to learn everything there is to learn about meaning, purpose, and work. After a Master's degree and a lot of experimentation, he's now doing everything he can to help you find where meaning, life, and work intersect and to inspire you to push into those places. He's been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Fast Company, Career Builder, and other publications. More importantly, he wants to help you...
2022-07-1031 minPeople in Transition57. Victoria Pelletier -| Author | Networking Champion | Board Director | C-Suite Transformation LeaderVictoria Pelletier is a dynamic, innovative, and passionate Senior Executive with over two decades of progressive executive experience in strategy, operations, growth initiatives, and business and talent development in organizations such as Brookfield, American Express, Aon and IBM. She is currently a Managing Director at Accenture, leading much of North America’s Travel Industry Client Portfolio.She is a visionary leader with a passion for innovation, creativity and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. In fact, Victoria has won both the 2020 Mentor of the Year award from Women in Communications & Technology AND the 2019 HSBC Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation Award. Victoria was...
2022-06-2634 minPeople in Transition56. Susan Collins -Executive Coaching, Career Development Coaching, HR ConsultingSusan Collins spent over 20 years in HR with a front-row seat, watching professionals search for their place in organizations. She believes that finding joy and purpose at work not only leads to a more successful career but also enhances everything else in life. She now supports leaders eager to clarify their goals, achieve their objectives, and unlock their potential. For additional information, go to Susan’s website https://www.thenetworkconcierge.com/. As a special bonus, she shares some of her secrets from her days of recruiting in this free download to help you manage recruiter perception based on your cand...
2022-06-1233 minPeople in Transition55. Donna Peters - Executive Coach - Author - Award Winning Podcast HostDonna Peters is the author of the #1 international bestseller, Options Are Power: Career Strategies for High Performers Who Want a Life. She is host of the The Me-Suite podcast, 2021 finalist for both Best Business Podcast and People's Choice Award. Donna is a certified Executive Coach, speaker, and leadership faculty with 20+ years advising senior executives and next generation leaders at the world's most admired companies. Donna acted professionally on stage, film, and stand-up for 10 years before pursuing an MBA at Cornell and becoming a senior partner and practice leader in Management Consulting. She helps driven professionals take control of the fut...
2022-05-2935 minPeople in Transition54.Nathan Stuck - Culture..Impact..PurposeNathan A. Stuck is an experienced Director level executive with a demonstrated history of affecting organizational change, implementing solutions, and driving results. Jack of all trades and well versed in Business Planning, Strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Operations Management, Sales, Marketing, Team Building, and Market Research. He is passionate about giving back and all things B Corporation (the term used for any for-profit entity that is certified by the nonprofit B Lab as voluntarily meeting higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance). Nathan has a diverse work experience and is a well-rounded professional, with an MBA focused on Marketing and Co...
2022-05-1537 minPeople in Transition53. Dr. Benjamin Ritter - Leadership and Career CoachDr. Benjamin Ritter is a leadership, executive, and career coach, L&D director, values geek, international speaker, podcaster, author, mentor, and passionate about guiding leaders in finding, creating, and sustaining a career they love. With over 10 years of experience working with clients from companies such as Amazon, Coursera, Doordash, Google, Fiserv, Northwestern, Pinterest, and Yelp, Ben understands how to navigate any career path you decide you want to travel. From empowering professionals to get unstuck, to guiding senior leadership on how to stand out from the competition, develop executive presence, and feel confident in...
2022-05-0133 minPeople in Transition52. Bruna De Palo - Neuroscience-based Executive CoachWith a unique, innovative, and practical evidence-led, neuroscience-based approach ICF certified Executive, Leadership and Career Coach, Bruna De Palo empowers people to understand why the brain triggers certain behaviors and how to optimize its functions. With an ability to bring cutting-edge neuroscience concepts to life through practical frameworks and tools, she helps people stop acting as Human Doings and start living as Human Beings and feel alive at work.In this episode, Bruna discusses many transition tips and techniques, including:· It is not money or title that is important, it is to feel “alive” that is key; an...
2022-04-1732 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobWhy Networking Isn’t a Dirty Word and How to Do It Well, with Bob GerstIf the thought of walking into a ballroom filled with hundreds of people makes you nervous, you’re not alone. But networking isn’t about the number of people you meet. Find Your Dream Job guest Bob Gerst reminds us that networking is a give and take relationship; not a Rolodex filled with names. Bob says quality networking doesn't just happen, it takes effort. And the more you do it, the easier it gets, so practice is key. Bob also shares how setting networking goals and doing prep work can make the process more beneficial for both parties. About...
2022-04-1326 minPeople in Transition51. Marsha Friedman - Career and Personal Transformation CoachMarsha Friedman is a Career and Personal Transformation Coach for professionals who are struggling to get through the challenges of life, which are affecting their family, finances, relationships, or career. Marsha helps her clients rediscover their passion, reinvent their lives, and reach their full potential. Prior to founding MEF Coaching & Consulting Group, Marsha was the head of learning and organization development for Diebold Global Service Logistics. Marsha is co-facilitator of Summit Networking Group for executive level jobseekers. Marsha is also the author of Surviving & Thriving Despite the Drama and Job Search Mastery: How to obliterate obstacles on the pat...
2022-04-0330 minPeople in Transition50. AJ Eckstein - Career and transition coachAJ Eckstein founded Career Coaching Company during the COVID-19 pandemic to “pay it forward” and help students and professionals land their dream internships and jobs. He built up the coaching team to include over 15 coaches who are recent grads at top companies that specialize in 1-on-1, live tailored coaching. AJ previously coached over 320 hours and has helped over 100 individuals land top offers. AJ is a 5x intern and has worked for Fortune 100 companies like Disney and tech startups like TeleSign. In addition, AJ was awarded "Most Outstanding President" & "Diversity & Inclusion Award" out of 20,000 USC undergrad. For more information on AJ, go...
2022-03-2039 minPeople in Transition49. Mark Herschberg - CTO / Speaker / Author / MIT InstructorMark Herschberg is a seasoned executive and cybersecurity expert who can bridge the divide between business and technology. He has started, grown, and fixed startup companies spanning 10 different verticals as well as helped two Fortune 500 companies with their internal startup initiatives, and helped create educational programs at MIT and HBS in business and leadership. He understands that networking, negotiating, communicating, leading, career planning — are all skills critical to your career success. But did anyone ever teach these skills to you – probably not. But in this episode, Mark will share his thoughts/expertise on many of these skills/areas. Key points d...
2022-03-0636 minPeople in Transition48. Cord Harper - Career AdvisorCord Harper is the founder and CEO of Endeavor Agency, one of the leading career transition and outplacement firms in the US for executives and professionals. Cord founded Endeavor Agency in 2011 to help executives and professionals gain every advantage for themselves in the challenging process of making a career change. Prior to that he led the physician division of one of the largest healthcare recruiting firms in the country, Maxim Healthcare. His early career covered many different industries including, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, hospitality, real estate, construction, and agriculture. His LinkedIn profile lists that he is a "Disciple of Taking Action"...
2022-02-2032 minPeople in Transition47. Jacob Share - Expert in Job Search techniques and Community BuilderThis week we have Jacob Share, an expert in job search techniques, a pro blogger, an outside of the box creative thinker, and a huge community builder (oh, and he does this all with a great sense of humor). You can summarize Jacob by saying, he likes to help people.A consummate Internet professional since 1994 with far-reaching experience and success in authority blogging, social media, marketing, web development and e-commerce. I like to help people while doing things in a big way. We discussed a range of topics, including:· What tools can help a person...
2022-02-0634 minPeople in Transition46. Diane Pleuss - The World of Franchise OwnershipIn this episode, we are so fortunate to have Diane Pleuss with us. Since 2004, Diane has matched hundreds of entrepreneurs with their perfect fit franchise opportunity, while successfully guiding them to avoid rookie mistakes – at no cost to her clients. As a result, they are creating wealth, making an impact in their marketplace, and enjoying the systems already in place to accelerate their path to success. Diane discusses some key franchise information with us today, such as: · What is the difference between buying a franchise and starting your own business?· Who is an ideal candidate...
2022-01-2335 minPeople in Transition45. Tami Jaffe - Business Success CoachIn this episode, we are so fortunate to have Tami Jaffe, a success coach and consultant who has a passion for inspiring ambitious professionals who are dreaming to do something new or want to start a business. She has a broad range of expertise and interest including: · Business start up· Corporate leadership· Keynote speaker· Real estate consulting· Job transition support Tami covered topics about job change strategy and if you decide to go start your own business. Some key topics included:· 99% of your first customers are people you already kn...
2022-01-0932 minPeople in Transition44. Tiffany Franklin - Career Exploration ExpertWe are so fortunate to have Tiffany Franklin join us for this episode. Tiffany has dedicated her career to helping people conceptualize and implement strategies for an effective and efficient job search. Since 1998, she has worked at three university career centers (UPenn, Vanderbilt, Drexel) and spent time as a recruiter for an international creative staffing firm. In 2011, she launched a side executive career consulting practice and has advised over 1,000 global clients across industries with a significant portion working for Fortune 500 employers. Her specialties include career exploration, job search strategy (identifying opportunities, resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, bios, mock interviews...
2021-12-1435 minPeople in Transition43. Scott Singer - Resume Writer and Career CoachScott Singer is a Certified Professional Resume Writer, a Certified Professional Career Coach, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. He helps job seekers market themselves by providing the excellent marketing materials and tools they need to succeed in their search, including resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, as well as the coaching to help them successfully navigate what can be a challenging and complicated process.In this episode, Scott discussed many tips and ideas for your job search, including:· Ensure you resume looks good and talks about your achievements and not just your job re...
2021-12-0533 minPeople in Transition42. Daniel Alfon - LinkedIn expertThis episode features Daniel Alfon who is the author of Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success. Daniel joined LinkedIn in early 2004 and publishes Articles , interviews and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies to clients and subscribers to his website, www.danielalfon.com . In this recording, Daniel shares many key tips and techniques to use with LinkedIn and just in general, such as: · How to make sure your resume and profile have key words to ensure applicant tracking systems pick you up.· Are you looking for quality or quantity of contacts in LinkedIn, this...
2021-11-2732 minPeople in Transition41. Connie Dorigan - Executive Search professionalThis episode is with Connie Dorigan, an executive search professional in the food processing world. The love of food comes naturally to Connie. With a dad who grew up on a dairy farm and a mom who read cookbooks like novels, she understood at an early age the unifying power of food.The human condition is something she’s always been fascinated with. Educated in social work and psychology and recruiting for over 30 years, she applies her love for people and greater understanding of the “business of business” to build her network of genuinely good, dedicated, and skille...
2021-11-1631 minPeople in Transition40. Edythe Richards - Career CounselorThis episode, with Edythe Richards, provides so much support in helping you find your next great job opportunity. As a career counselor, nationally recognized expert on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®), and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Edythe has helped thousands of Baby Boomers, Veterans, Recent College Grads, Immigrants, and Mid-Career Adults locate and sustain meaningful employment.Edythe shares her tips/techniques to build your self confidence when you are in career transition, including:· Grieve the loss of your job – you may need to take a few days off just to release any negative feelings you have...
2021-10-3133 minPeople in Transition39. Brad Minton - Career CoachBrad Minton is a Career Coach and Certified Resume Writer who has spent the last 10 years helping students, new graduates and early career professionals find their purpose and land the careers that they aspire to have. He started his career in mental health working as a therapist. In 2011, he made a career transition taking his talents to move into career development. He began working in higher education career for 3 different institutions. In 2020 he started his own business, Mint To Be Career LLC, providing career clarity and job search coaching, as well as starting his own podcast “Your Career GPS”. Brad no...
2021-10-1636 minPeople in Transition38. Mitch GrayThis week’s episode is information packed as well as being a real treat to listen too - Mitch Gray is my special guest. He is the author of “How to Hire and Keep Great People”, where he teaches leaders how to hire talented and really terrific people. He is also a sought-after speaker, a leadership and personal development guide, a writer, and the host of “The Mitch Gray Show” podcast at Mitch Gray Media.In the episode, some key points Mitch talked about included:· The recruiting world is filled with a lot of “noise” – how can you stand out.
2021-10-0535 minPeople in Transition37. Valerie Woerner Valerie Woerner is an accomplished CEO/ President/ CFO, as well as an experienced and influential Board member, for family and corporate Boards of Directors. Her authentic and collaborative leadership experience in manufacturing consumer facing products began in banking where she developed a strong finance foundation. High growth business building roles, startups, and turnaround success are among her skills. She is a qualified financial expert with marketing, HR, M&A and board expertise, and public speaker, who consistently creates and delivers value. By request, Valerie has taught Finance, Entrepreneurship and other business and HR courses including Compensation at two universities....
2021-09-2034 minPeople in Transition36. Pin CherPin Cher is quadrilingual, globally minded, and driven by curiosity and a desire to learn. She has resided in Asia for over 9 years. She has been positively influenced by the great people surrounding him. Being a German native speaker, fluent in English and Mandarin and conversational in Cantonese, this diversity gives him a competitive advantage when it comes to breaking through in today's business world. In this episode, Pin Cher discusses: · If you just "hate" your job or you just don't like where you’re at, it is not enough to just be down/upset, you nee...
2021-08-2930 minPeople in Transition35. Juliana Rabbi - Recruiter and coachJuliana Rabbi is a recruiter-turned-career coach. After working for over 15 years as a recruiter and part of the human resources teams in multinational corporations all over the world, she has been working remotely for the past 8+ years and now helps professionals to create a career and a lifestyle that makes them happier. Juliana has a background in Psychology, a master’s degree in human resources. She currently works as a Career Coach and helps professionals to land their dream remote job in 90 days. She is also a Digital Nomad who has been to 51 countries, she can't resist playing with do...
2021-08-0736 minPeople in Transition34. Brian Golod - a different thinker on job changesBrain Golod has successfully mentored executives, managers, and professionals around the world and across dozens of industries to help them find their next great job opportunity.There is only two main problems jobseekers approach Brian with: 1. They can’t get interviews, or 2. They can’t get offersIn this episode, Brain discusses several key issues on these problems including:· Always remember to make your resume applicant tracking system compliant to ensure it does not get excluded just because of a format issue· He shared several great techniques to use when you do a ph...
2021-07-2638 minPeople in Transition33. Sheila ShuppSheila Shupp connects the dots. People. Problems. Processes. A solution-oriented, self-motivated, reputable HR professional, she leverages communications to grow relationships and brings about business objectives. People trust her, which often allows her to call out the best in them and advance organizational growth.During this session, she touched on so many ideas and concepts about transitions including:· How to keep your courage up during your search.· How she bridged the transition gap after being out of the labor market for many years· How to create your networking plan· When you are talking with...
2021-07-1031 minPeople in Transition32. Wiktor TutlewskiThis episode features Dr. Wiktor Tutlewski. Dr. T experience lies in assisting and guiding major corporations in designing, developing implementing Strategic Organizational Development, Strategic Human Resource Management, Learning and Development, Business Change Management, Leadership and Talent Management initiatives. He has a very strong background in both the public and private sectors and have held many senior leadership and Board level positions.Some of his key points he shared during our time together includes:· Successful job searches entail preparation, patience, and good self-packaging· Make sure you are clear on what you want to do, and as impo...
2021-06-2736 minPeople in Transition31. Susan HowingtonThis episode features Susan Howington, the CEO and Founder of the outplacement and career coaching firm called Power Connections Career Services, Inc. She is a highly sought-after expert in the career transition field, applying her practical knowledge and intuitive wisdom as a Career Consultant, Executive Coach, Author, and industry speaker. Her lifelong goal is to help professionals of all levels manage and advance their careers through career enjoy and fulfillment, which ultimately, leads to their success.Several knowledge nuggets shared in today’s recording including:· A description of what outplacement is and how it can support y...
2021-06-1935 minPeople in Transition30. Paul Schneider - Partner at Keystone Partners (a career management and leadership development firm)Paul has over 25 years of human resources professional experience in a variety of industries from the plant level to corporate headquarters (Reynolds Metals Company, International Harvester, USG Corporation, Griffith Laboratories). His experience encompasses all areas of human resources. Prior to founding Scherer, Schneider, Paulick, he was the Vice President-Human Resources for Griffith Laboratories and held the senior level human resources position for U.S. Gypsum Company, a $1.3 billion subsidiary of USG Corporation, a Fortune 100 company. Currently, he is a Partner at Keystone Partners. Paul’s specialties include: Human Resources Management, Career Transition Management, Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Tale...
2021-03-2138 minPeople in Transition29. Mac Prichard - Communication and career expertMac Prichard is a communications strategist, career expert, and business owner based in Portland, Oregon. His career and businesses are built on his commitment to service, relationships, and community-building. His two businesses are: Prichard Communications, founded in 2007, is a public relations agency that works with social change makers across the country; and, Mac’s List, founded in 2001, has evolved into a one-of-a-kind regional job board and career community.In this episode, Mac discusses:· If a friend of his lost his job, the 3 things he would coach that friend to do are:o Take time for yo...
2021-03-0137 minPeople in Transition28. Sarah Hodges - Certified Coach and speakerSarah Hodges is a certified coach, speaker, and creator of the A+ Method™️ for Sustainable Solutions. The powerful A+ Method™️ helps clients 'get out of their own way' to excel in business and thrive in life. Sarah's passion for personal growth began after she struggled with obesity and depression as a professional musician and opera singer. After losing 90 pounds and transforming her own life, which was filled with struggles and transitions, she sought out extensive education in the science of behavior change. In the several years since, she has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their live...
2021-02-0832 minPeople in Transition27. Ginny Clarke - Executive Search professional and business coachVIRGINIA “GINNY” CLARKE is an executive recruiter with unparalleled skills and insights. Working with some of the world’s leading executive search firms and now one of the world’s leading technology companies, she honors the “art and science” of search and executes meticulously. A systems thinker, Ginny can deconstruct processes and behaviors to carefully assess organizational and individual capability. From there, she provides integrated solutions to affect change. Ginny is known to be an expert in the area of diversity recruiting, not just because of her vast network of executives around the world, but for her profound understanding of how global...
2021-01-1837 minPeople in Transition26. Brandon Schaefer - Corporate Business StrategistBrandon Schaefer is a corporate business strategist who uses data and technology to help entrepreneurs, CEOs, and startup founders, improve their sales processes, improve their client and prospect communications, and improve their lead generation campaigns. Brandon assists his clients in discovering the best ways to effectively manage their business processes, including leveraging employee engagement, social media marketing, content marketing, and network marketing.In this episode, Brandon shared several insights on changing jobs and life in general, including: You can write whatever “life book” for your self you want to – negative or positive – but remember, w...
2021-01-0436 minPeople in Transition25. Derek Lundsten - Entrepreneur and servant leaderThis episode features Derek Lundsten. Derek is an entrepreneurial CEO at LifeGuides, a transformative platform for conscious leaders and values driven cultures, and Executive Chairman of Scrimmage, a modern mobile learning, development and training technology firm with a global footprint. He leads and supports dynamic growth businesses with a focus on serving all stakeholders, using business as a force for good in the world. In this episode, listen to Derek share many useful job (and life) transition ideas:· Sometimes, the best thing to do is just do something, because that first action leads us to a...
2020-12-1831 minPeople in Transition24. Tim SpikerWhat a great episode with Tim Spiker, leadership advisor and author. He shared so many great lessons that he has learned through his years of research and his own personal journey. Some key points from this recording includes:* Practice - plan - get ready - do this over and over - and then deliver* If you have lost your job - a critical first step is to forgive yourself - this is a key to your healing and to get rid of the anger and hurt you might be experiencing* Always remember, you are of va...
2020-11-2835 minPeople in Transition23 Beverley PatwellBeverley Patwell is one of the world's foremost experts on organizational development and leading meaningful change/transition. She is an author, coach and consultant. In this episode, Beverley highlights when you are in transition, you need to CARE for yourself:C= be compassionate to yourself and othersA= adapt and figure out what you need to do and then execute the planR= follow a routine to find comfort and structure during this chaotic timeE= exercise, your mind, body and soulBeverley gives us great advice on how to embrace change/tra...
2020-11-1534 minPeople in Transition22. Justin BreenJustin Breen provides some tough, and direct, advice for people in transition today but, as you can hear in the recording, he has a great heart (clue of this big heart, his children playing in the background – just like many of us – this work arrangement is our new norm) and understands not everything is within our control, especially right now. Take a listen for solid lessons and takeaways from someone who deals with start-up companies daily and truly knows what it takes to be successful in today’s unique market. Key points include: * How to find a job = les...
2020-11-1032 minPeople in Transition21. Nita ButlerThis episode features Nita Butler who has personal experiences of transitioning from event planning to brand strategy to going back to school to become an HR professional. She shared so many great transition ideas:· Networking (even for introverts) can be made easier if you remember, what is the worst that can happen, the person does not respond – in which case, they are probably the wrong person anyway.· The value in being a part of organizations to help in your transition.· Don’t feel pressured to be someone you are not.· The need to do what is right...
2020-11-0231 minPeople in Transition20. Michelle SmithThis episode features Michelle Smith who has personal experiences of transitioning between jobs and now helps others make this change easier and faster. Michelle coaches’ people who have lost their job due to COVID to:· File for unemployment – you have earned it – use it· Try to stay positive – yes, your life has changed – but you have not, and you will find that next great opportunity· Give yourself a few weeks to grieve – you need to get this out of your system before you start to interview · Start to schedule your day – you need structure and focus so you...
2020-09-2832 minPeople in Transition19. Jason CochranJason started out in life wanting to be a truck driver, but several significant trigger points changed his trajectory and today he is a trained psychologist. Jason gave so many useful tips to deal with these uncertain times:the rule of reciprocity in providing support - sometimes you are going to need to be the speaker and sometimes the listenermaintaining an engaged workforce during these unsettling times - for every negative stimulus, we need to counter it with at least 5 positive inputsif you have lost your job, due to COVID or other reasons, remember it is n...
2020-09-1336 minPeople in Transition18. Thomas GoonanThis episode is focused on helping college seniors move into their first job. Thomas Goonan shares how to use a career center, professors and job boards. He discusses how to make networking less of a dreadful activity, practicing for your telephone and in-person interview and using the S (situation), T (task), A (action) and R (results) in developing your story tool box to answer answer questions. Thomas shares that these are not normal times and that people are going to be stressed out during their job search - to recognize that this is normal. But, he stresses, you...
2020-08-3036 minPeople in Transition17. Jamon RiveraJamon discussed with us how, if you lost your job, you should try to find the positive in this and turn the hardship into a blessing. He reminded us to never burn bridges with employers or contacts. He gave us some very useful information on crafting an effective elevator speech. His coaching for an in-person interview is to:* be clear on why you want to work for this company * what can you bring to the company* dress the part* be on timeWe also discussed how community activities can help you in your...
2020-08-2333 minPeople in TransitionJustin StinsonJustin has experience transition first hand. He started his career wanting to be a photographer and through a number of transitions, he now works in the telecommunication industry. Along the way, he has moved, been laid off and has drove Uber for 15 hours a day to keep his family feed, while he was looking for his next career opportunity. He understands the importance of using social media to help increase his network - and believes that if you are always a taker on social media you will get little, if you are always a giver, you will get plenty. ...
2020-08-1737 minPeople in TransitionNick DorseyNick Dorsey has such a great attitude, a positive/can-do style and cares about people. In this episode, Nick talks about what it feels like being unemployed, how to improve your skills for a telephone interview, the key to effective networking is to have a purpose, what should you do when you run across "trolls and haters", and ways to make the transition fun.His key take aways are:* be patient during the transition* be excited about the transition journey* be positive about what life has given you* stay open minded about t...
2020-08-0230 minPeople in TransitionCori HaberCori shared so many key points in this episode:To better prepare for transitions, you need to have a goal of where you are going.Social media can be a huge support group for someone in transition.To be effective in networking, you have to be willing to give.The most successful interviews are those with stories and personal touch added.Before you jump into an entrepreneurial role, make sure you are clear why you want to do this.You never know what someones past experiences are - give people a chance.Care about others...
2020-07-2634 minPeople in Transition13. Josh FoxOur guest on this episode is Josh Fox. Josh is more than a business owner - he is someone who cares about people, relationships, the world and all of the animals he has had in his life who have had an impact on him. Josh shares how his philosophy of TGIM (thank god it is Monday) is important for people in transition. This is used in his company where everyone writes down the "5-20 positive things your experienced this week" - so that on those bad weeks - you can go back to them and remember the goo...
2020-07-0533 minPeople in Transition12. Greg GurniakGreg is an ordained Metaphysical Minister, acupuncturist (traditional Chinese medicine) and a clinical and medical hypnotist. He has studied many other holistic treatment modalities, which he will use for patients when appropriate. His personal mission, as a problem solver, is to help people feel better, naturally. In this episode, Greg talks about ways people can stay focused and positive, even during the most difficult transitions. He outlines his 4 steps to make transitions easier:· Have a positive attitude· Stay calm - this will pass· Be practical in your approach· Have a support system that help you stay po...
2020-06-2828 minPeople in Transition11 Sabrina RunbeckSabrina Runbeck, our guest this week, is a terrific speaker who helps overwhelmed young professionals to be BOTH - powerhouses in their career and passionate people in their life. You will learn her 3-step system to help successfully overcome your personal workload which takes a toll on your personal and professional life. She is on a mission to help each of us find that passion/energy/happiness. You will learn to say NO to... o Vagueness, so you can share your purpose and achieve more o Negative thoughts, so you can reclaim your mental strengths...
2020-06-1132 minPeople in Transition9. Interview with Jerilynne KnightThis is a great interview with Jerilynne who discusses:being kind to yourself that all things, even bad things, are the recipes that make you who you arehaving a goal in mind before you use social media2 ideas to help improve your resumeand how to deal with gaps in your work historyYou won't want to miss this fun and informational episode - she knows how to navigate life and do it with a smile.Send us a text
2020-05-2131 minPeople in Transition10. Interview with Eric PringleEric has many years as an HR executive, owner of his own company and executive search professional. In this episode he discusses:what are things you should do right now if you lost your jobtechniques to use to handle the "stress" of a job searchnetworking techniqueshow to prepare for an interviewSTAR technique in answering behavior based interview questionswhat does not work after you have lost your jobhis recommendation on best search book to provide you more materialAnd much more - you won't want to miss this value pact interview.Send us a...
2020-05-2132 minPeople in Transition8. Interview with Dana DwinellIn this episode, Dana shares her experiences in transition management, some of her key points include:* to better understand yourself - you need to understand your personal brand* seek out people who know you to support and provide guidance during your transition* positive attitude can overcome many issues - do the transition with enthusiasm * if you have a "blemish" in your past work history - own it* how to make a resume with impact* life is evolutionary - enjoy the ride* think for ways to standout - to distinguish yourself
2020-05-0528 minPeople in Transition7. Interview with Catherine WibergDr. Wiberg provides great thoughts on key issue in transition:own your strengthsunderstanding your slaying storyremember your past successes to help deal with Gremlinscreating your elevator speechthe edge introverts have in networkingtelephone interview tipsbuilding on your strengthsIn these difficult times - we need all the help we can get and Catherine will help you gain that edge you are looking for.Send us a text
2020-04-2833 minPeople in Transition6. Interview with Pam CleaverListen to Pam discuss a number of key topics:* unemployment filing* taking time during transition to improve your skills* resume tips* phone interview techniques* how to gain information about industries and companies* positive mental attitude* networking skillsShe left saying - "transition can be the best thing that ever happened to you" and throughout the episode gave you skills/ideas to make it that positive experience.Send us a text
2020-04-0632 minPeople in Transition5. Interview with JBIn this episode, we talk with JB, The Wizard who is a public speaker coach, actor from the "Prison Break", coach to CEO's and so much more. You will hear about his coaching to each of us to get back to our positive state (even in these stressful times with COVID -19) and what your atomic core means for you, how do you network even if you are an introvert, finding the right company culture for you, how to live "refuse to feel sorry for self", how to deal with the "gremlins" that tell you about your shortcomings, and to...
2020-03-2934 minPeople in Transition4. Interview with Denise CooperThis is such an exciting episodes - Denise Cooper talks about transition techniques, how to keep your negative emotions in check, hearing "in between the spaces" and G.R.A.C.E. - (listen to this 30 minute podcast for the definition). If you are in transition or know someone who is - you won't want to miss this value packed episode.Send us a text
2020-03-0735 minPeople in Transition3. Interview with Jonaed IqbalListen to Janaed talk about his transition from studying actuary science (and being very unhappy pumping out spread sheet after spread sheet), to being self employed. His company, NoDegree, works with companies that see past the college degree and looks at the whole person. Janaed brings energy, wisdom and experience to the market place and shares many tips/techniques to those who are changing jobs or are thinking about going out on their own. You won't want to miss this information packed episode.Send us a text
2020-02-2035 minPeople in TransitionInterview with Dan NogalDan discusses his experiences in coaching people in transition and his own transition. He gives great advice on things to do in your search as well as things to not do. At the end he gives a number of IT tools and readings to help you in your search.Send us a text
2020-02-0437 minPeople in TransitionInterview with Teresa PritchardDiscussion of Teresa's career in helping people make transitions to new roles. Her experience is enhanced by her own personal transition experience. Real actionable techniques to use in your transition.Send us a text
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