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...
Sep 20, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Pin 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 ...
Aug 28, 2021•30 min
Juliana 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 9...
Aug 07, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Brain 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 offers In 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 beca...
Jul 26, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Sheila 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 af...
Jul 10, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This 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 ou...
Jun 26, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This 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 t...
Jun 19, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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 subsi...
Mar 21, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Mac 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 discusse...
Mar 01, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Sarah 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 ...
Feb 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
VIRGINIA “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 exper...
Jan 18, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Brandon 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 shar...
Jan 04, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This 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) trans...
Dec 18, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What 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 ...
Nov 28, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Beverley 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 others A= adapt and figure out what you need to do and then execute the plan R= follow a routine to find comfort and structure during this chaotic time E= exercise, your mind, body and soul Beverley g...
Nov 15, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Justin 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 tod...
Nov 10, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This 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 press...
Nov 02, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This 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...
Sep 27, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Jason 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 listener maintaining an engaged workforce during these unsettling times - for every negative stimulus, we need to counter it with at least 5 positive inputs if ...
Sep 13, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This 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 t...
Aug 30, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Jamon 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 time We also discussed how community activities can help yo...
Aug 23, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Justin 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 lit...
Aug 16, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Nick 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 gi...
Aug 02, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Cori 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...
Jul 25, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Our 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 ...
Jul 05, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Greg 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 p...
Jun 28, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Sabrina 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 Negativ...
Jun 10, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Eric 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 job techniques to use to handle the "stress" of a job search networking techniques how to prepare for an interview STAR technique in answering behavior based interview questions what does not work after you have lost your job his recommendation on best search book to provide you more material And much more - you...
May 20, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This 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 are having a goal in mind before you use social media 2 ideas to help improve your resume and how to deal with gaps in your work history You 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...
May 20, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In 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 ...
May 04, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 8
