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Episodes

Six Pillars of Effective Leadership w/Jim Carlough

Welcome to another episode of The Great Owete Podcast. I discussed with Jim Carlough on his book, Six Pillars of Effective Leadership. Jim Carlough is a motivational speaker with 30+ years in healthcare & tech, known for driving transformational growth, leading high-performance teams. www.jimcarlough.com #forthefuture

Jan 25, 202531 min

Tweak As You Go

Welcome to another episode of The Great Owete Podcast. Listen, Subscribe and Share. #forthefuture

Jan 18, 20256 min

Rules of Engagement for 2025

On this episode of The Great Owete Podcast, I shared 3 rules of engagement to help you establish your leadership this year. What do you think about them? #forthefuture

Jan 11, 20259 min

How to Design Your Growth in 2025

As we approach 2025, you need to design your personal growth plan. This episode covers where to start from. Download the free personal growth worksheet - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G412UVkrc8SUBqjxHYW5dUxklac6IGox/view?usp=drive_link

Dec 21, 202433 min

62 - Scaling Youth Enterprise in Nigeria w/Aghogho Akporido

Welcome to another episode of The Great Owete Podcast. On this episode, my guest Aghogho Akporido is the Head of Startups & Youth Enterprise at FATE Foundation and we discussed the state of youth enterprise in Nigeria. Listen, subscribe and leave a rating. Thanks #greatleadership

May 03, 202431 min

61 - Two Professional Development Ideas that Works w/Great Owete

Welcome to another episode of The Great Owete Podcast. Today, I shared Two (2) Professional Development Ideas that has worked for me and many other people I know, and I believe will work for you. You can download my FREE Skill Assessment Worksheet here - www.greatowete.com/resources #greatleadership

Apr 12, 202417 min

60 - Leadership Lessons: Connecting Young People to Opportunities w/Joy Abara

Welcome to another episode of the Great Owete Podcast. On this episode, my guest is Joy Abara, the Head of Programmes at EnterpriseNGR and we explored some lessons from her experience with connecting young people to opportunities. Resources mention in the episode - The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren To subscribe to my weekly insights - www.greatowete.com/newsletter #greatleadership

Apr 05, 202432 min

Intro to New Series - The Great Owete Podcast

I'm glad to welcome you to new series of my podcast. I started the podcast in 2020 and it is committed to Career & Leadership Development. Subscribe and watch out for weekly episodes. What topics would you like me to cover? #greatleadership

Mar 14, 20241 min

59 - The Right Perspective To Reach Your Career Goals in 2022 w/Great Owete

On this episode, i shared a very important perspective and question to ask instead, if you want to achieve your career goals differently this year. Remember to rate and share the podcast. To receive The Recruiters Letter - subscribe on www.greatowete.com/newsletter #thetalentleader

Feb 11, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 59

58 - Interview Secrets Every Fresh Graduate Must Know w/Efemena Efekpokpor

This episode learns from my guest about his first interview and also from his experience as an HR Professional on Interview secrets you should know. Listen. Share. Drop a rating. P.S. To receive The Recruiters Letter - about jobs and careers, subscribe here - www.greatowete.com/newsletter #thetalentleader

Feb 04, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 58

57 - Transitioning Smoothly from NYSC to the Labour Market w/Daniel Akinjise

NYSC is a one year mandatory national service for all higher education graduates in Nigeria. On this episode, I learnt how Daniel was able to land jobs after NYSC and we shared some tips that can serve as a roadmap for you. ____ I share weekly Jobs & Early Careers tips and Insights on The Recruiters Letter. To receive it, subscribe here - www.greatowete.com/newsletter #thetalentleader #earlycareers

Jan 28, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 57

56 - Overcoming the Anxiety of Salary Negotiations of your First Job w/Segun Akiode

One fear young people entering into the workforce have is how to handle salary negotiation. This episode, myself and Segun Akiode rephrased how to handle this question. Listen, Subscribe and Share! P.S. You can subscribe to The Recruiters Letter here - wwww.greatowete.com/newsletter #thetalentleader

Jan 21, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 56

55 - What is your Employability Strategy for 2022 - Great Owete

This episode is a New Year welcome episode, sharing what you should consider in developing your employability strategy for 2022, especially if you are graduating from higher institution this year. Listen to the episode and remember to subscribe and leave a rating on www.greatowete.com/talentpoll P.S: To receive my weekly newsletter, Subscribe to The Recruiters Letter on www.greatowete.com/newsletter #TalentLeader

Jan 14, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 55

#52 - Conversation on Work Expereince & Getting a Job as a Fresh Gradudate w/Adedeji Onabule

For a while now, there has been a controversial question on why employers request years of experience from fresh graduates. This episode seeks to answer that and help young and emerging professionals make an headway in preparation for the world of work. To get notified on future episodes and other career growth resources, please subscribe to my newsletter - www.greatowete.com/newsletter #FutureReady

Oct 08, 202127 min

#51 - How to Choose a Career Path Today w/Lillian Moremi

On this episode, I had an impressive time learning with Lillian Moremi on the changes that has influenced career choices and how people should choose a career path today. Lillian has over ten years of experience in driving the youth development agenda, specifically focusing on youth leadership and promoting youth employment services in Africa preparing young people for the labour market and access to sustainable jobs. She is the Founder of Botswana Student Network, and currently Learning and Dev...

Oct 01, 202138 min

#50 - What Has Changed About Finding Jobs w/Idris Abdulgafar

On this episode, I discussed with Idris Abdulgafar, Head of HR at Jobberman Nigeria on what has changed about job hunting and how young people need to align to these changes. For more career tips, visit www.greatowete.com #FutureReady

Sep 24, 202125 minEp. 50

#48 - The Future Of Talent & Careers in Agriculture w/Favour Eze

According to PwC, Agriculture remains the largest sector in Nigeria contributing an average of 24% to the nation’s GDP over the past seven years (2013 – 2019). But unfortunately one of those sectors that requires a lot more work and talent to revolutionize and we're begining to see the rise through technology. On this episode, i discussed with Favour Eze who is the Head of People & Culture to share insight into that sector and what the future looks like with the work Thrive Agric is doing in...

Mar 26, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 48

#47 - Selling Your Skills in a Compelling Manner Online & Offline w/ Nelson Dominic

Getting a Job involves many factor that includes your ability to sell yourself and your skills, especially in a digital economy. This episode shares insight with Nelson on how you can sell your skills both online and offline. If you have not downloaded my free ebook, get it now at www.greatowete.com/yourfirstjob To subscribe to my weekly career tips, visit www.greatowete.com/newsletter #shapingtalents

Mar 19, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 47

#46 - Critical Behaviors Top Employers Look Out for When Hiring Fresh Graduates w/Israel Oloyede

This episode is a deep dive discussion with Israel on how he transited from being a corps members to full employee with Nigerian Bottling Company, how he handled his undergraduate and NYSC Journey and some of the critical behaviors he considers when hiring fresh graduates. Enjoy the episode. Send your questions to go@greatowete.com Remember to subscribe for more episodes of my podcast and my blog on www.greatowete.com and to get my free ebook visit www.greatowete.com/yourfirstjob #shapingtalents...

Mar 11, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 46

#45 - 4 Recruitment Trends Every Fresh Graduate Must Know in 2021 w/Great Owete

At the close of 2020, I and a couple of friends launched a Nigerian Recruiters Survey to capture certain challenges recruiters faced in the last 12 months, and also find out what trends to expect in the future. I shared 4 of those important recruiting trends that concerns a Job Seeker in 2021. Enjoy. Subscribe to my career tips on www.greatowete.com/newsletter and read up my weekly career articles on www.greatowete.com/blog. To download my free ebook - Your First Job, visit www.greatowete.com/yo...

Mar 05, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 45

#44 - How to Identify & Plan for New Career Opportunities w/Ifeadi Anigbogu

If I'm to summarize this episode, it's Inspiration - Be Purpose Driven! I discussed with Ifeadi to learn about her career journey and how she plans and make moves for new career opportunities. For more career tips, visit www.greatowete.com. Subscribe to my newsletter on www.greatowete.com/newsletter #shapingtalents

Feb 26, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 44

#43 - How to Build Momentum to Achieve Your Career Goals w/Chukwuemeka Ezeogu

This is a known fact - Many people have goals, career goals, desires but don't know how to really achieve them. There is a law and science around it, and i discussed with Chukwuemeka to really dissect goal achievement. Chukwuemeka is the Head of Academy and Coaching at Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy and works as a Life Coach. For more career tips, subscribe via www.greatowete.com/newsletter #shapingtalents

Feb 19, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 43

#42 - Designing a Career Plan Using a Career Model Canvas w/Oluwole Joseph

On this episode, i tried to dig into Oluwole's career history and how he used a career model canvas made up of questions to find a career bearing to where he is today as Head of Talent Management and Development at Chi Limited. The questions would serve as insight if you need to design a bearing for your career as a starter or regardless your current career phase. For more career tips, subscribe to www.greatowete.com/newletter

Feb 11, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 42

#41 - Jobs & Hiring in 2021: What's Ahead w/Adeyemi Ajayi

58% of Nigerian Recruiters & HR Professionals from the 2020 Nigeria Recruiters Survey confirmed that hiring talent in 2020 was very challenging and 39.6% already have plans to hire more in 2021. On this conversation with Adeyemi Ajayi, we looked at what's ahead of the year in terms of hiring and jobs, the economic outlook across Africa and the unique opportunities available for jobseekers. Subscribe to my community - www.greatowete.com/newsletter

Feb 05, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Top Tips for getting a Job w/Tabitha Chukwureh

This episode is in line with my series of conversation with Nigerian Recruiters sharing what Job seekers seems not to be doing right and what they should pay attention to in finding jobs. Tabitha works as HR Generalist with Paykobo in Nigeria and shares from her recruiting experience. You can find more career hints on www.greatowete.com/blog #talkingcareers

Dec 18, 20205 minSeason 1Ep. 39
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