Helen G. Sneed, Principal Partner of Drive The Goal, LLC is joined by Heather Flaherty, founder of Align 360 HR, who discusses the importance of HR in improving business operations and increasing profits. Heather emphasizes the need for process improvement and efficiency to achieve financial growth. Heather shares her approach to helping businesses improve their operations, which includes conducting a deep dive into workflows and processes, identifying bottlenecks and pain points, and implementi...
Aug 20, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Helen G. Sneed, Principal Partner of Drive The Goal, LLC, sits down with Shannon Herrera, Co-founder of Maven Leadership Solutions, for an engaging and insightful discussion on the critical role of talent in organizational success, especially within the non-profit sector. In this episode, Shannon shares her expertise on navigating common pitfalls such as mission drift and the overwhelming focus on fundraising that can sidetrack non-profits from their core mission. Together, we delve into the imp...
Aug 06, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 2
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Season 2 of The Career Suite is here, and we're kicking it off with an incredible story of career transition and talent acquisition. 🎙️ Episode Title: A Story of Career Transition – Playing to a New Beat! Host: Helen G. Sneed, Principal Partner of Drive The Goal, LLC Guest: Gregory Sneed, Retired Chief of Police and Saxophonist In this season, we’re bringing fresh insights and exciting changes: ✅ A new logo and mini-icon – don't miss that microphone! ✅ Exclusive swag – some...
Jul 23, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Podcast, “The Career Suite” S1 E13 Title: Did You Invest in Yourself? Host: Helen G. Sneed Ready to drive your future forward? Then you’re in the right place! Let's step inside The Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you! Welcome to the final episode of our first season! It's been an incredible journey exploring all the elements that go into researching, landing and excelling in the workplace. Today, represents your investment. We've spent Season 1 talking about the importance of...
Dec 19, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 13
S1 E12 Title: The Owner’s Manual – Your Employee Handbook Host: Helen G. Sneed Ready to drive your future forward? Then you’re in the right place! Let's step inside the Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you! Welcome to "The Suite," and thank you for joining me today. Previously, in episode #11, we discussed the importance of checking for three things before leaving the house: your cell phone, keys, and wallet, as well as their workplace equivalents - the company's mission, your...
Dec 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Podcast, “The Career Suite” S1 E11 Title: Buckle Up for Greatness! Host: Helen G. Sneed Ready to drive your future forward? Then you’re in the right place! Let's step inside the Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you! Thank you for joining me today inside the Suite. Congratulations on your remarkable journey! You've gone above and beyond to perfect your resume, craft a captivating cover letter, ace the interview process, secure a written job offer, and negotiate a stellar compen...
Nov 14, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
S1 E10 Title: More $ More Outcomes! Negotiating a Better Salary Host: Helen G. Sneed Ready to drive your future forward? Then you’re in the right place! Let's step inside the Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you! Thank you for joining me today inside the Suite. Today’s conversation is plain and simple. If you want to negotiate more money, then you have to deliver more outcomes. While your reason for wanting more money might be personal, for the organization hiring you, it’s st...
Oct 31, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
S1 E9 Title: The Right (Write) Job Offer! Host: Helen G. Sneed Ready to drive your future forward? Then you’re in the right place! Let's step inside The Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you! This week, the week of October 15th; The Career Suite Podcast hit another milestone, 100 days of podcasting! Making todays thank you – very special, I appreciate you whether you listen to one or all of my podcast and virtual hugs to everyone who has shared a podcast! Thank you! You probabl...
Oct 17, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
S1 E8 Title: 10 Great Questions to Ask your Interviewer! Host: Helen G. Sneed Ready to drive your future forward? Then you’re in the right place! Let's step inside the Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you! Thank you for joining me inside “The Suite” today. I'd like to open our conversation with one word, options. I personally appreciate having options. Today, I’ll share 10 great interview questions to ask your interviewer, it’s an opportunity to better evaluate your options. I...
Oct 03, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7 of The Career Suite opens with a pervasive interview question. "Tell me about yourself." These four words can evoke anxiety in even the most polished professional. The reality is every interviewer is asking for a different reason. So, let's place your hands on the steering wheel and drive your future forward! "Tell me about yourself," reflect and think of three (3) points you want to get across. 1. Proud accomplishment/s significant to the role and the company's mission 2. Relevant qua...
Sep 19, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Thank you for joining me inside “The Suite” today. Today's question in “The Suite”: How can you improve your chances of being invited to the interview? The answer has 5 facets; when you combine all five, you've committed to a strategy, planning and showcasing your skills. It's well known when you apply for a job, you have decided to compete for an opportunity. Short-term, long-term interim; whatever it turns into, you have entered a competition. During the past 90 days, if you’ve submitted 30 re...
Sep 05, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Your social media profiles and postings make an impression, just like footprints on a beach. Decision Makers and recruiters are checking out your soles, heels, and even your flip flops! If you’re wondering, is it legal for an employer to check out your social media? The short answer in 2023 is still yes; if it’s visible to the general public then it's more than likely fair game for any decision maker. Just as your choice of footwear can say a lot about you, your social media footprints can revea...
Aug 22, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Let's step inside The Career Suite, where Career conversations begin with you! Thank you for joining me inside The Suite. Today we'll unwrap 7 gifts of talent. By recognizing specific types of talent, it will improve your interpersonal connections, grow your leadership team, and enhance your business partnerships. Hopefully, after today's visit to The Career Suite, you'll have new insight of what the 7 gifts of talent look like in action. The goal is to recognize them during a conversation, at a...
Aug 08, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Today, inside "The Career Suite", I’m going to ask you to tackle; 3 goals, 2 egos, and 1 outcome. Managing your personal ego alongside the company's ego requires three things: awareness, collaboration and integrity. We'll discuss recalibrating a healthy ego that steps outside the lines and performs like a gladiator. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and challenged to step outside of your comfort zone as Helen drives you towards a future filled with success and personal growth. https://driveth...
Jul 25, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Step into The Career Suite, and let's start the conversation about your future. In the Career Suite, we understand the importance of a clear roadmap to drive your future forward. Whether starting with an internship, embarking on a new business venture, or facing professional roadblocks, we help you plan and set SMART goals that drive your future. Many of the tools used in business can enhance personal relationships and partnerships. Ready to start your tomorrow? Then, join me in "The Career Suit...
Jul 25, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Driving Goals, Careers, and Futures Forward! Welcome to "The Career Suite" with Helen G. Sneed, a multifaceted individual making her mark in various roles as a CEO, philanthropist, wife, mother, and with a successful career in human resources. With a lifelong passion for overcoming challenges and shaping her own future, Helen has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experiences that she is eager to share. By subscribing today, you will gain access to a world of inspiration, human resources, and...
Jul 06, 2023•41 sec•Season 1Ep. 1
