113. Porschia Parker-Griffin
Episode description
Meet Porschia Parker-Griffin, Founder & CEO of Fly High Coaching
Porschia Parker-Griffin is the visionary behind Fly High Coaching, where she empowers ambitious professionals and executives to elevate their careers. As a Professional Certified Coach, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Master Practitioner, and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, Porschia brings a wealth of expertise to her clients. With a background as a director and business consultant in the financial industry, she has helped companies unlock millions of dollars in hidden potential.
Porschia holds a master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Eastern Kentucky University and a B.S. in psychology from the University of Georgia. Her experience extends to serving as an Associate Training Coach for the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. She has also been recognized as a Top Voice and Career Expert by LinkedIn and has contributed to platforms such as BioSpace, FlexJobs, Levo, iOFFICE, and the Rochester Business Journal. Now, she brings her insights to a broader audience as the host of the Career 101 Podcast.
In our discussion, we explored vital strategies for navigating the interviewing process, including:
- Common Pitfalls: Porschia shared her observations on common challenges faced by candidates, such as overconfidence, lack of preparation, and difficulty answering tough questions. She offered actionable solutions to overcome these obstacles.
- Behavioral-Based Interviews: With hiring managers increasingly using behavioral-based questions, Porschia discussed how candidates can effectively demonstrate their past experiences to predict future success.
- Handling Tough Questions: Porschia provided tips on how to "buy time" when faced with difficult questions and strategies for recovering from an answer that might not have been ideal.
- Nonverbal Communication: We delved into the importance of nonverbal cues, emphasizing how candidates can project confidence, approachability, and self-assuredness during interviews.
- Building Rapport: Porschia advised on the importance of researching the hiring manager to identify commonalities that can help build rapport during the interview.
- STAR Examples: We discussed the value of having 3-5 STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) examples ready to use in responses, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for behavioral questions.
- Follow-Up Strategies: Porschia emphasized the impact of following up with hiring managers both electronically and in hard copy, a tactic that places candidates in the top 10%.
Porschia shared an abundance of real-world examples and invaluable advice during our conversation. Her insights are sure to transform your job search strategy and deliver tangible results.
Sites Porschia can be reached at include:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschiaparker/
www.fly-highcoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/64512733/
https://www.facebook.com/FlyHighCoaching