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CORPORATE HARD TALKSeason 5, Episode 5 Interview with Mariam Longe, Author of Vultures to the Rescue (Children's Book)Welcome to the all-Black Women Season running from the 8th of March to the end of May.
It's been a minute, we are glad to be back with season 5, a little emotional because we have been gone for some time.
This season at CHT we will focus on black women, it is important for us to spin a couple of stories on the head.
Season 5 is all about bringing professional women, specifically black women, it is suggested that black women are behind in the corporate world, what we want to do at Corporate...
2022-04-121h 04CORPORATE HARD TALKSeason 5 , Ep 4 Interview with Deanna Lyncook, Founder of Hotline History Podcast,Oral History/ Project OfficerWelcome to the all-Black Women Season running from the 8th of March to the end of May.
It's been a minute, we are glad to be back with season 5, a little emotional because we have been gone for some time.
This season at CHT we will focus on black women, it is important for us to spin a couple of stories on the head.
Season 5 is all about bringing professional women, specifically black women, it is suggested that black women are behind in the corporate world, what we want to do at Corporate H...
2022-04-0244 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSeason 5 Ep 3 The All Women Season Interview with Audio Production Engineer Natasha CaesarHappy International Women's Day Listeners!
It's been a minute, we are glad to be back with season 5, a little emotional because we have been gone for some time.
This season at CHT we will focus on women, it is important for us to spin a couple of stories on the head.
Season 5 is all about bringing professional women, specifically black women, it is suggested that black women are behind in the corporate world, what we want to do in Corporate Hard Talk is to speak to women who are doing really well in...
2022-03-2543 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSeason 5 Ep 2 The All Women Season Interview with Deborah Abisola Abodunrin Revops Professional (Guest Host Emmanuel Abodunrin)Happy International Women's Day Listeners!
It's been a minute, we are glad to be back with season 5, a little emotional because we have been gone for some time.
This season at CHT we will focus on women, it is important for us to spin a couple of stories on the head.
Season 5 is all about bringing professional women, specifically black women, it is suggested that black women are behind in the corporate world, what we want to do in Corporate Hard Talk is to speak to women who are doing really well in...
2022-03-1558 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSeason 5 Ep 1 The All Women Season Interview with Shaniek Parks Communications ConsultantHappy International Women's Day Listeners!
It's been a minute, we are glad to be back with season 5, a little emotional because we have been gone for some time.
This season at CHT we will focus on women, it is important for us to spin a couple of stories on the head.
Season 5 is all about bringing professional women, specifically black women, it is suggested that black women are behind in the corporate world, what we want to do in Corporate Hard Talk is to speak to women who are doing really well in th...
2022-03-081h 06
CORPORATE HARD TALKSeason 5 TrailerAbout Corporate Hard Talk
Starting in 2018 with the aim to talk about my personal professional journey, I got sick of people not sharing their professional persona which may include both their success and struggles. CHT is where I bring guests on to go down memory lane with me talking about their careers, journey focusing on how they are navigating their career to date. Our aim is to inspire, motivate, and be open on how to obtain a successful and healthy career and work-life balance.
2022-03-0202 min
CORPORATE HARD TALKInterview with Elodie Taret on Travel and TourismAs we prepare for season 5 of Corporate Hard Talk! Enjoy this special episode with our guest Elodie Taret who shares with us a journey thus far from leaving her country Guadolope to moving to the UK.
2022-02-2449 min
CORPORATE HARD TALKSummer Sessions Special Episode: Interview with Berne Omolafe, Founder of PRYNTDHappy Summer Days! We are back to lighten up the last few days of summer, on this episode, Deborah had a virtual sit down with Berne Omolafe Founder and Head of Innovation at PRYNTD.
About PRYNTD
Immersive on-demand and live-streaming platform with Haptic support. Making it easy for creators to easily create new and convert 2D content to AR/VR for audiences to access on phones, tablets, computers, TVs, AR/VR headsets.
To Invest Click here
https://www.crowdcube.com/companies/pryntd/pitches/bjgVXq
2021-08-2459 minCORPORATE HARD TALKIt's Father's Day : Interview with Entrepreneur Solomon AbodunrinOn this episode of Corporate Hard Talk, we are celebrating Father's Day! Deborah is joined by Solomon Abodunrin a serial entrepreneur from Nigeria.
2021-06-2044 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSE:11Interview with Damilola Oluwatunmise Founder Codes School AfricaIn this episode, Deborah has a virtual sit down with Damilola Oluwatunmise the Founder of Codes School Africa Have a listen and enjoy! Their vision is to help Africans become more digitally skilled .
About Codes School Africa
We are foremost tech education company in Sub-Saharan Africa, we are aimed at helping people learn premium technology skills both online and in classroom our programs are aimed at making digital skills common and help students achieve globally required skills to help them get hired by top organizations across the world.
Code School Africa is an accredited institution for Tech Education. We’re ded...
2021-04-2459 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS4:10 Interview with Co-Founder of Ikoyi Chapmans (Drink Company) Mike RobinsonIn this episode, Deborah has a virtual sit down with Mike Robinson the co-founder of Ikoyi Champans Original. Have a listen and enjoy!
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About Ikoyi Chapman
The Ikoyi Chapmans journey started for Mike and Garry Robinson in the late 1960's at The Ikoyi Club in Lagos, Nigeria. Their parents were based in West Africa for over 30 years and during school holidays Mike and Garry would go to The Ikoyi Club to play squash and tennis. After these exertions in the heat and humidity of West Africa, one of the Club barmen would mix the most amazing, r...
2021-04-2436 minCORPORATE HARD TALKInterview with Mimi Do from The Do Team (REAL ESTATE)This Week’s Episode of Corporate HARD TALK. In this episode, Deborah chats with Mimi DO Real Estate professional from Ottawa.
2021-04-0448 minCORPORATE HARD TALKInterview with Financial Mentor from Barclays Bank Fabio MiguelThis Week’s Episode of Corporate HARD TALK. In this episode, Deborah chats with Fabio Miguel Financial Mentor from Barclays.
It was refreshing having a chat with Miguel is views and life experiences are one to take inspiration from. Originally Fabio was pursuing a career as a footballer and a change in circumstances allowed him to pivot into the financial sector. Have a listen and share
2021-04-041h 11CORPORATE HARD TALKSpecial Episode: In Celebration of Mother's Day Professional Journey and Motherhood with my Mum Mary AbodunrinWE ARE WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
In this episode, I am having a chit-chat with my mum Funmilola Mary Abodunrin a Childcare Practitioner. My mum who is also a grandmother of one divides her professional time as an Ofsted Registered minder (home base position) and a Nursery professional. Our chat as you can imagine was real, personal, and fun! Mum shared her early life in Nigeria and how she settled down into a new life in the UK. I personally watched my mum adjust to the British culture but it was also refreshing hearing h...
2021-03-1449 minCORPORATE HARD TALKBusinesses can do good and still be successful interview with Kerry North (CSR Professional)This Week’s Episode of Corporate HARD TALK. In this episode, Deborah chats with Kerry North a CSR professional. Deborah states “I met Kerry as a Project Leader of the O2 Think Big an initiative Powered by O2 Telefonica supporting young people with funds for their start-up ideas. We learned on this episode that Kerry is from a STEM background but pursued a career in helping businesses do good through (CSR). Our conversation was very intimate we shared similar experiences of how teachers and the education system would sometimes shut young people down because of their academic strengths. "Talking to Ke...
2021-03-1144 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS4:05 Nobody respects a beggar Interview with Dele Momodu CEO of Ovation MagazineIn this episode, Deborah chats with Dele Momodu the CEO and Publisher of Ovation International Magazine. Dele spoke very candidly to us about his background most especially academic strengths in Yoruba and English (literature). He studied at the Obafemi Awolowo University, worked for free as a journalist, built his network, and time away from his home country Nigeria opened an avenue to create a magazine (platform) that celebrates and gives publicity to Africa’s crème de la crème. DCHT listeners, we talk a lot about networking on this platform, our conversation with Dele further explores and truly confir...
2021-01-241h 13CORPORATE HARD TALKHAPPY NEW YEAR & THANK YOUTo our awesome listeners around the world thank you, you make doing this worthwhile.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR & THANK YOU
2020-12-3106 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSEASON 4:04 Money is central to human survival interview with Financial Consultant Ikenna UmeizudikeNEW EPISODE!
compliments of the season! How are you doing? We are doing okay here at CHT HQ (a little tired). Tired of the pandemic to be precise but really grateful to be part of the living *let’s put the violin away*
Corporate Hard Talk! Also known as Deborah’s Corporate Hard Talk is a conversational podcast show about corporate woes and wins. Chatting to entrepreneurs, professionals, and drawing from her (Deborah) own corporate journey. The podcast inspires through storytelling, sharing the professional journey. Corporate Hard Talk is where everyone is highly celebrated and has...
2020-12-271h 31CORPORATE HARD TALKFrom Banking to Network Marketing interview with Fayleen Campbell from Magnetix Wellness GmbHNEW EPISODE!
compliments of the season! How are you doing? We are doing okay here at CHT HQ (a little tired). Tired of the pandemic to be precise but really grateful to be part of the living *let’s put the violin away*
Today we received some analysis on Corporate HARD TALK coverage on Spotify, very impressive in an understatement. According to the statistics we are listened to in 9 countries (US,UK and Canada) we are global !!!!!! What will you be doing to wind down this year? It is very important to take some time out to...
2020-12-1352 minCORPORATE HARD TALKThe biggest challenge for the world now is to develop Africa interview with Ijeoma Emenanjo, Principal Consultant at KABI AgricultureNew episode!
This interview is with Ijeoma Emenanjo a Developmental Professional based in South Africa. His love, hope, and passion for Africa will make you want to buy a one-way ticket as a diaspora to go and experience Africa for yourself and stop believing mainstream media's narration. Grab a coffee or better get your running shoes on as you listen.
Corporate Hard Talk! Also known as Deborah’s Corporate Hard Talk is a conversational podcast show about corporate woes and wins. Chatting to entrepreneurs, professionals, and drawing from her (Deborah) own corporate journey. The podcast ins...
2020-11-1756 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSEASON 4:Ep1 - Gender Balance and Diversity with Anju SolankiNew episode!
Deborah's virtual sit down is one that concerns every single one of us. Grab a coffee or better get your running shoes on as you listen.
Corporate Hard Talk! Also known as Deborah’s Corporate Hard Talk is a conversational podcast show about corporate woes and wins. Chatting to entrepreneurs, professionals, and drawing from her (Deborah) own corporate journey. The podcast inspires through storytelling, sharing the professional journey. Corporate Hard Talk is where everyone is highly celebrated and has a very loud voice in these current times.
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2020-10-1140 min
CORPORATE HARD TALK2/2 DCHTPODCAST COVID OUTREACH EPISODES:Weʼre raising £2,200 to feed 100 single-parent families in Nigeria during Covid-19Welcome back to DCHTPodcast on this episode I am having a conversation with Emmanuel and Esther Abodunrin about our fundraising initiative to support single mothers in Nigeria who have been hit hard by the harsh reality of Covid-19. The 3 of us would like to plead for you to listen to the episode and most importantly donate - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/deefundraisers. Thank you to all our donors so far we appreciate you and the women have been elevated with your funds.
2020-05-1750 minCORPORATE HARD TALK1/2 DCHTPODCAST COVID OUTREACH EPISODES: A Chat with Founder of Myflair Resources Oluwaseun FadioraThis is 1 of the 2 episodes I have pre recorded virtually with my networks on the response to Covid-19. My guest is Oluwaseun Fadiora a serial entrepreneur from Nigeria on his independent respond t o help communities in Nigeria cope with the hard reality of Covid- 19.
Please visit - to donate and contribute to the cause www.reachout.ng
2020-05-171h 13CORPORATE HARD TALKNetworking on Instagram : Meet CEO Hamilton Perkins owner of HPC (AS SEEN IN Forbes)I hope you continue to look after yourself during this uncertain time? I hope these bonus episodes are going down as a treat? On the latest episode I am speaking to a network from Instagram, yes I meet awesome people via the gram. I talk to Hamilton Perkins the CEO of Hampton Perkins Collections a bag and accessories company who uses recycled items to disrupt fashion in the US. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts
2020-04-1945 minCORPORATE HARD TALKA chat with a friend who had Covid-19 symptoms and experience.I had a good time chatting to Emmanuelle about her career and passion as an Interior Architect the importance of networking and what we are both looking forward to doing after Covid-19 (Lockdown). There is the C word again, we also discussed Emmanuelle's experience with the disease which has put the world on an indefinite lock down. Enjoy !
2020-04-1346 minCORPORATE HARD TALKMy opinion on job search during this time.On this episode I am giving my opinion on the job market during this time.
2020-04-1322 min2020-04-0907 minCORPORATE HARD TALKBonus Episode| Convid-19: Reflecting and staying positiveIn the next coupe of weeks I will be recording real time episode to keep us all busy and entertained during this current time.
2020-04-0547 minCORPORATE HARD TALKConvid-19 Tips on Working from HomeDeborah shares tips on working from home during Convid-19.
2020-03-2020 min2020-01-2852 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3-EP11 10 ways to make quick cash in the UKI find it very interesting and equally upsetting that majority of the content we consume is coming straight out of America, if you type in how to make money online , I am sure 99% of the search results is US based. There is nothing wrong with that , we have to give our US friends a round of applause for pioneering online contents. However today I come with a little gift which I would like to title “ 10 ways to make quick cash in the UK” or should I name it 10 ways I have made money….. Here we go and do please take th...
2019-12-2723 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3-EP10 Networking : Ask how you can helpAs we wind down for the year, I am back with my usual conversational episodes talking about my favourite topic of Networking. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts.
2019-12-2625 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDCHT PODCAST- S3 THE APPRENTICE UK REVIEW WEEK 11 & 12Here is the final episode review of the The Apprentice UK. Enjoy
2019-12-2042 min2019-12-0919 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDCHT PODCAST- S3 THE APPRENTICE UK REVIEW WEEK 9Better late than never, episode 9 review ... sorry to Thomas Skinner
2019-12-0729 min2019-11-2716 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3:EP-9 Anxiety,Work and CareerDeborah is bac with a spanking new episode and is exploring anxiety about work and career. Have a listen and get involved in the conversations #DeborahCorporateHardTalk @DeborahHardTalk
2019-11-1132 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDCHT PODCAST- S3 THE APPRENTICE UK REVIEW WEEK 5 & 6Deborah is back with her review of the Apprentice week 5 and 6, discussing the wining and losing team plus the controversial debate surrounding the show .
Week 5 and 6 review episode, so on this episode the conversation about racism on The Apprentice is becoming a little more apparent. Why you ask ... well at first I was all buzzing about the fact and visibility that the show has many diversity from ethnic to social.Week 6 Iasha was fired , making her the 5th BAME to be fired in the space of 6 weeks. I am not here to discuss that but it cannot be a...
2019-11-0834 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3-EP8- Copying with Changes @ WorkDeborah is back! On this episode we explore how to cope with changes at work, from people change to system change, how do we cope and keep going on with day to day duties. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts.
2019-10-2713 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDCHT PODCAST- S3 THE APPRENTICE UK REVIEW WEEK 4Week 4 of The apprentice UK , candidates were asked to create electronic bikes and sell it to retailers. You won't believe one of the team won by selling 1.2 million of deals.
2019-10-2431 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDCHT PODCAST- S3 THE APPRENTICE UK REVIEW WEEK 3Deborah reviews week 3 of The Apprentice UK, the task was to design toys for 6-8 years old and sell it to retailers. For 250k we see grown adults take a trip down memory lane into their childhood , some ideas and delivery was exactly what was ordered, some completely messed up the order (Turtles as a motivational toy). Huh!
2019-10-1727 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDCHT PODCAST- S3 THE APPRENTICE UK REVIEW WEEK 2Deborah reviews week 2 of The Apprentice UK, the task was to make ice lollies and make a profit. The boardroom was melting , as they say if you can't stand the heat, get out! Have a listen of my thoughts on the candidate and Alan and his mates.
2019-10-1522 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDCHT PODCAST- S3 THE APPRENTICE UK REVIEW WEEK 1Welcome back to DCHTPodcast , In this episode I am doing a review of Season 17 of The Apprentice UK , why not as it is all about corporate and professional , I love the show . Have a listen and message me your thoughts as well/
2019-10-0910 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3-EP7- Professional Extra Curricular/Curriculum ActivitiesWelcome and happy Autumn ! Deborah's Corporate hard talk is BACK! In this episode DA explored what it means to have extra Co-curricular/ Curriculum Activities . Focusing on coaching, public speaking , attending networking events and involvement in generosity cohort.
2019-10-0736 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3:EP6- How to manage when you are feeling uninspiredHave you ever felt so tired , so tired that you feel uninspired? Everything just feels blank and not your cup of tea.
This episode of Deborah's Corporate Hard Talk Deborah shares how she deals with this feeling and horrible state.
2019-06-0328 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3:EP5- DCHT Take on Robert F Smith’s Morehouse College Commencement SpeechIn this lastest episode of “DCHTPODCAST, Deborah explores and comments on the recent speech by the entrepreneur /Philanthropist Robert F Smith at Morehouse College Commencement Speech. Word on the street is he cleared over 400 student’s debt please do the maths ! why is this not continuously trending , a question I keep asking myself.. I have decided to listen to his message and comment on it , if you haven’t listened to it , here are the 5 key points/advice he gave the fresh debt free graduands
You need to know nothing replaces doing the work
Think about taking risk (responsibl...
2019-05-2842 minCORPORATE HARD TALKHaving Difficult Conversations at WorkIn this episode of DCHTPodcast Deborah explore why it is important to push your self to have difficult conversations. What are the difficult conversation , I hear you ask . In this episode has been narrowed down to 3 points (asking for a pay rise, asking for promotions,negotiating) Additionally asking for a change of you work , I believe all the above are difficult conversations to have especially if you don't want to loo forward. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts.
2019-04-2419 minCORPORATE HARD TALKS3:EP3- Feeling Sad & Less at WorkIn this episode of DCHTPodcast Deborah talks about feeling sad and less at work. Have you ever been in a situation where your are allowing your job or career define who you are and affecting your self esteem, well it is time to re adjust your mindset and know that you are not your job!
2019-04-2019 min
CORPORATE HARD TALKSE3:EP2 Coping with Rejection- Job ApplicationIn this episode titled Coping with rejection : Job Application where I talk about how I have coped with rejection believe rejection is an everyday issue in my world, from asking my daughter “can mummy have a bite” and she says “NO!!!!!” (jokes she is still mastering the concept of sharing) Haha really but I am sure this is something we’ve all been through when we apply for jobs. I noticed it happens when you are applying for positions which can put you in a higher position and the ouch rejection is when you are applying for positions you feel overqua...
2019-04-0826 min
CORPORATE HARD TALKS3:EP1-Networking 2.0Deborah is back with a spanking new season and episode. This episode of Deborah's Corporate Hard Talk is all about Networking, on the #DCHTPODCAST platform , we believe network is key and it's all about meeting people with a purpose and also realising that when you go around connecting with people, you also have as much to offer.
2019-03-3129 minCORPORATE HARD TALKBrexit, Recruitment Agencies & New YearIn this episode of DCHT Deborah is back all by herself. did you miss her ? Well to round off the year we are talking about brexit how to look on the positive angle (don't for one second think this is a time to slow down). Here at DCHT we feel this is the time to have our eyes and ears open for new opportunities. Furthermore let's not let BAD Recruiters pry on us by taking vulnerable candidates on a very sad ride of false hopes, be very vigilant on who you talk to especially about your data as it i...
2018-12-3128 minCORPORATE HARD TALKHealth & Work Life Balance with Dr Olabisi Emenanjo On this episode of DCHT Deborah had a sit down with Olabisi Emenanjo. Talking about work life balance and being mindful of one’s health. Dr Emenanjo also shared with us her career journey so far as ahealth professional. This is the episode for you if you really need to wind down and work smart. From a corporate perspective your body and mind needs to be intact to achieve those goals, yours truly is on this journey it’s only fair to factor that in an episode. Also if you like the episode with @Adebisiifeh on working in pharmaceutical industr...
2018-12-301h 02CORPORATE HARD TALKTech Recruitment & Career Coach with Theresa Durrant On this episode of DCHT Deborah sits down with Theresa Durrant co-founder of Resource on Demand , Europe’s 1st Salesforce recruitment company. Having been placed in a position by Durrant Deborah feels very appreciative of the opportunity and support. Above all the network “being connected to Theresa has been God sent” always ready to genuinely help and it is so awesome that she has taken her compassion and interest in helping people to the next level as a NLP Master Practitioner (meaning she is skilled to provide both career and business coach). With over 9 years’ experience placing candidates into tech roles...
2018-12-2951 minCORPORATE HARD TALKStudying and Side Hustling with Esther Abodunrin aka Esther DurinIn the latest episode of DCHT Deborah had a sit down with Esther Abodunrin a BA student, Youtuber and professional singer who manages to have unconventional side hustle all while bagging a degree at the university of Leicester. This is the best episode for students who may need a few inspiration in juggling a number of corporate hats.
2018-12-2937 minCORPORATE HARD TALKBe Flexible (Prepare to move around) with Adebisi Ifeh (BSc Biomedical Science )In this episode Deborah had a sit down with Adebisi Ifeh a biomedical professional with strong academic background in Biomedical Science (BSc) from Kings College. Having grown up with Bisi since primary school , Deborah states "Bisi is my personal Abert Einstein" Deborah's way of acknowledging and appreciating Bisi's academic skills. This is the episode for anyone who wants to get into the pharmaceutical industry Bisi's experience and take can really help the next person while they make their career decision . By being flexible and branching out Bisi found a career and love. :)
2018-12-2033 minCORPORATE HARD TALKMoney & Working Hard with Serial Entrepreneur Max WincherOn this episode of DCHT Deborah talks to the Co-Founder of Spin Brands (No.73 on the Star Ups.co.uk). I have connected with Max on a number of occasion via email, phone and in person. Max's corporate profile is not one I would say is relateable as he is a serial entrepreneur however his personal story is most definitely relateable . I enjoyed talking to Max because he is so real and very motivational.
2018-12-1632 minCORPORATE HARD TALKReggie Haynes: The All Round Creative (Filmmaker) Entrepreneur with a Full Time JobIn this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with Reggie Haynes a filmmaker all round creative entrepreneur based in Houston Texas…. The episodes allows us to speak to someone in the other side of the world to explore both corporate (corporate America) and social issues. Reggie shares with me the reality of working 12hrs shift while working hard on his own individual dream, learning the daily struggles of growing up in America. If you currently in the hump where you don’t know how to juggle day to day work and also building your own individual dream, the...
2018-11-0550 minCORPORATE HARD TALKDr Didar Sohi - The Tech World and Challenging Status QuoIn this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with DR Didar Sohia a Security Consultant and all round tech enthusiast. In the episode we had a lovely chat about his diverse career and academic background in the UK and US. This one in my opinion is great episode to listen check out, especially if you are into challenging status quo and evolving academically and in the working world.
The strongest take home from Didar is his wealth of knowledge in the tech industry, turning down studying at Oxford University, gaining scholarships to study in the US and...
2018-10-2245 minCORPORATE HARD TALKYou don't have to be on the shoopfloor ! - Retail EpisodeIn this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with Funmilola Ladeinde a Writer, Director and Producer with a strong academic background in psychology. Funmilola’s work experience is one at DCHT we would like to call multifaceted having worked in the prison system as a family intervention worker Funmi shares with us her corporate journey so far. We focused on the idea of juggling a number of careers and at one point Funmi’s exposure to the retail world was once enough to stay in the fashion industry but instead she manged and juggle to find her care...
2018-10-1452 minCORPORATE HARD TALKCivil Servant,Side Hustle,(DrinksBot) and Making People HappyIn this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with Ekua Cant a Civil Servant turned entrepreneur with a vast profile in project Management. I got to find out how Ekua is crafting a career to suite both her creative and strategic flair! This is a good episode that I believe is for the 9-5 listener and entrepreneur trying survive their day to day journey as a business owner. We also learn few nuggets on how to pursue a career as a civil servant; when Ekua is not at her desk planning awesome DrinksBot events for high profile...
2018-10-0843 minCORPORATE HARD TALKGraduate Schemes & Work Experience with Emmanuel AbodunrinIn this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with Emmanuel a Tech Lead/Consultant with a global management consulting firm in London. The conversations explored a number of topics ranging from challenges of growing up as a African working class and finally navigating through higher, further education to the big corporate world. Emmanuel strongly advises young people who are interested in graduate schemes to explore and submit an application in good enough time and encourages listeners that there are enough empowering positions available so give it your best shot the corporate world is highly diverse and is...
2018-10-0349 min2018-07-0955 minCORPORATE HARD TALKThe Listeners Episode: Fake Energy & Women in STEM RolesWelcome back handful listeners/underdogs. I am back with another awesome episode where I am sharing some opinions and suggestions on dealing with fake friends and energy has requested by a DCHT listener.Additionally I am also sharing a friend's discussion with me on why we still don't have enough women in STEM roles.
2018-06-241h 072018-06-1827 min2018-06-1528 min2018-06-0637 minCORPORATE HARD TALKGetting an ideal job in 2 monthsLatest episode of DEBORAH'S CORPORATE HARD TALK (DCHT)
2018-06-0654 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSocial Media (Behaviour)In this episode of Deborah's Corporate Hard Talk, Deborah talks about social media and re states the target audience of DCHT. DCHT is for anyone who feels like the 'underdog' this is the medium for you to listen to further push your self and identify ways to challenge yourself and move forward.In this episode Deborah would like to encourage you to be light and careful about your activity on sm especially if you feel you have certain shortcomings (grades and experiences) don't make it worse for your self by misrepresenting your self online. Go ahead and have a listen...
2018-05-3140 minCORPORATE HARD TALKWhat am I good at in this jobWelcome back to DCHT! In this episode Deborah encourages you to reflect and ask you self "What am I good at in this job" ? She discusses peek of the week what do you offer , relationships at work and time management.
2018-05-251h 04CORPORATE HARD TALKEmerging IndustriesIn this episode of DCHT Deborah talks about what opportunities is now available in the industries which was not available 10 years ago. How can you identify and obtain new soft and hard skills to become relevant and skill up in the industries.
2018-05-211h 02CORPORATE HARD TALKLet's Get Personal and A Little CorporateIn this Episode Deborah changes the tone of DCHT by sharing some life thoughts by discussing birthday milestones, helping each other , being brave and encouraging that from the month May is the best time to pump the gas on your job search.
2018-05-181h 01CORPORATE HARD TALKEntrepreneur vs Entrepreneurial SkillsIn this episode of DCHT Deborah talks about what it means to be an Entrepreneur and using Entrepreneurial Skills to get ahead in the working world. A very saucy episode, take home is put a respeck on on what it means to be an entrepreneur and don't jump on the bandwagon.
2018-04-2258 minCORPORATE HARD TALKJob Search:5 TipsLatest episode of DEBORAH'S CORPORATE HARD TALK (DCHT)
Deborah shares 5 tips for when searching for a job/Career:
Job Search
CV/Cover Letter
Search Engines (Indeed,Universal Job Match , LinkedIn and Reed)
Directly vs Recruitment (Let’s talk about recruitment agencies)
Networking Event and word of mouth
Stay Put… and put your best foot forward
2018-04-1548 minCORPORATE HARD TALKNetworking:5 Things Not DoIn this episode Deborah shares 5 points of what not to do when networking, enjoy and feel to share with me things you may have done. Follow me @DeborahsHardTalk on Instagram
2018-04-0840 minCORPORATE HARD TALKSetting the Tone - How do we move forwardWelcome to Deborah's Corporate Hard Talk (DCHT).. This episode is setting the tone, an intro to my podcast. If you feel like an underdog, under achiever (but feel like you have something to give but don't know what) , hard worker , and hungry for success . This is the spot for you ... Or all together you would like to share your corporate story come on , let's go !!!
2018-04-0202 min