TRP - Season 4, Episode 21: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Dr. Sandy Fiaschetti, Founder and Managing Partner of Lodestone People Consulting, who is an expert in leadership coaching and talent development, and transforms businesses with psychology and HR strategies. IN THIS EPISODE, SANDY AND DANNY COVER: 00:55 - Who is Dr. Sandy Fiaschetti? 02:16 - What you need to know to navigate today's job market 05:29 - Your early career is to learn 08:07 - Focusing on transferabl...
Feb 20, 2024•25 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 20: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Joel Lalgee, Founder of The Realest Recruiter, who connects talent with opportunities, leveraging his vast social media following and recruitment expertise. IN THIS EPISODE, JOEL AND DANNY COVER: 00:36 - Who is Joel Lalgee? 03:00 - What you need to know to navigate today's job market 06:57 - The best guidance for job seekers 13:22 - How to ace your screening call with a recruiter 18:24 - What NOT to do when job ...
Feb 13, 2024•30 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 19: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Anna Miller, Founder of Second Careers, who guides early career talent in tech with personalized coaching and strategic networking help. IN THIS EPISODE, ANNA AND BEN COVER: 00:33 - Who is Anna Miller? 02:35 - Insider tips for career transitions 07:52 - Why networking is essential to advance your career 16:09 - Blueprint for a first networking conversation 21:55 - Timing your referrals 24:01 - Assessing your sto...
Feb 06, 2024•30 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 18: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Melissa Grabiner, Global HR & Talent Acquisition Leader, who has shaped talent strategy and driven growth across global multi-industry landscapes. IN THIS EPISODE, MELISSA AND BEN COVER: 00:34 - Who is Melissa Grabiner? 06:37 - Enhancing the candidate experience 10:56 - What sets candidates apart 14:06 - Networking is really your secret weapon 21:34 - Rewarding and retaining talent 26:48 - Advice and guidanc...
Jan 30, 2024•34 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 17: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Linda Le, Recruiter at Lockheed Martin and Founder of Creatively Quiet. IN THIS EPISODE, LINDA AND DANNY COVER: 00:38 - Who is Linda Le? 01:59 - Linda's unconventional career journey 06:58 - How to stand out against hundreds of applicants 09:41 - Taking the first step on LinkedIn 12:05 - Everything you're missing on your LinkedIn profile 15:35 - Reaching out to recruiters? Get straight to the point 20:17 - Lever...
Jan 23, 2024•27 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 16: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Jeff Patterson, Founder and CEO of Gaggle. IN THIS EPISODE, JEFF AND DANNY COVER: 00:35 - Who is Jeff Patterson? 02:23 - Gaggle's mission: Safeguarding schools & students 04:14 - What Gaggle looks for in their hiring process 05:46 - Stop worrying about your resume and focus on your LinkedIn 10:42 - Continuous learning to prepare for your career transition 12:07 - Mastering the art of interviewing: Do’s and D...
Jan 16, 2024•22 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 15: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Raffaele Gaito, Growth Coach and Entrepreneur. IN THIS EPISODE, RAFFAELE AND DANNY COVER: 00:46 - Who is Raffaele Gaito? 03:44 - Getting started with content creation 07:25 - Leveraging content in your job search 11:05 - Being an internal influencer in a company 13:03 - Finding your fit in a world of platforms 19:37 - Tactical tips to stand out with your content 23:19 - Advice for Raffaele's younger self We hope...
Jan 09, 2024•25 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 14: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Dr. Kyle Elliott, Tech Career and Interview Coach, whose purpose is to lead top talent to coveted roles, build their confidence, and achieve career milestones. IN THIS EPISODE, KYLE AND DANNY COVER: 00:41 - Who is Dr. Kyle Elliott? 01:36 - Adapting to the evolving job market 03:29 - Differentiating yourself in the job market 08:37 - Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence 11:15 - Tackling resume upd...
Dec 19, 2023•22 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 13: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Jennifer Star, Recruiting Director and Career Educator, whose purpose is to educate and prepare women for a seamless and successful job search at all stages of their career. IN THIS EPISODE, JENNIFER AND DANNY COVER: 02:40 - Navigating turbulence in the talent market 06:15 - Changing jobs and finding your career path 11:01 - Choosing the right work environment for you 15:46 - Strategic networking and engagement ...
Dec 12, 2023•37 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 12: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Virginia Franco, multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach, and Storyteller whose documents help clients to land interviews. IN THIS EPISODE, VIRGINIA AND BEN COVER: 01:01 - Who is Virginia Franco? 02:11 - Significance of ‘job search assets’ 03:36 - Resume writing secrets revealed by an industry pro 08:10 - Insights on crafting an effective LinkedIn profile 14:46 - How to approach the job searc...
Dec 05, 2023•32 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 11: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Tobi Oluwole, Co-Founder at 3Skills and Content Creator. IN THIS EPISODE, TOBI AND BEN COVER: 01:18 - Who is Tobi Oluwole? 03:42 - Tobi’s career evolution 06:06 - Knowing what you want and why you want it 12:16 - One mistake you’re making navigating your career 15:50 - 4 career lessons you can’t miss 26:33 - Why today’s market is so difficult 31:18 - Building strategic relationships when networking 38:00 - Utili...
Nov 28, 2023•41 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 10: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Mildred Talabi, LinkedIn Visibility & Personal Branding Coach. IN THIS EPISODE, MILDRED AND DANNY COVER: 01:06 - Who is Mildred Talabi? 02:59 - Becoming visible during economic uncertainty 04:37 - How to communicate your story effectively 07:18 - Discovering what you’re passionate about 09:12 - Mid-career transition strategies 12:41 - How to stand out after applying on LinkedIn 14:03 - What to say to a recru...
Nov 21, 2023•23 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 9: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Ashley Watkins Thomas, Resume Writing & Job Search Coach. IN THIS EPISODE, ASHLEY AND DANNY COVER: 01:08 - Who is Ashley Watkins Thomas? 02:04 - Job search power dynamics 05:56 - Importance of online presence 08:55 - Elevating your LinkedIn profile 12:42 - How recruiters approach the hiring process 14:53 - Acquiring a second chance after rejection 19:06 - Baby boomers, stop doing this one thing 20:10 - Gen X,...
Nov 14, 2023•30 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 8: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with J.C. McKissen, LinkedIn Top Voice and Business Writer. He is also a thought leader and contributor to numerous national publications. IN THIS EPISODE, J.C. AND DANNY COVER: 01:09 - Who is J.C. McKissen? 02:31 - Discrepancy in the job market: Reality vs. Reports 06:08 - Leveraging unique talents in today’s job market 09:17 - Mastering self-promotion and telling your story 11:36 - Getting comfortable being the main...
Nov 07, 2023•28 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 7: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Chris Schembra, Author and Keynote Speaker. He has spent 8+ years creating team building and client engagement programs, and teaches how to make a shift towards authenticity and deeper human relationships in the modern workplace. IN THIS EPISODE, CHRIS AND DANNY COVER: 01:30 - Who is Chris Schembra? 03:42 - Increasing connection in organizations 07:16 - Essential exercise for all leaders 12:54 - How to use mirror...
Oct 31, 2023•30 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 6: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Rich Moran, Principal at Haystack VC. He is a noted San Francisco based business leader and consultant, and best known for his series of humorous business books beginning with bestselling, “Never Confuse a Memo with Reality". IN THIS EPISODE, RICH AND DANNY COVER: 01:10 - Who is Rich Moran? 04:28 - The importance of relationships in life and the job search 06:49 - Balancing corporate stability with startup risk ...
Oct 24, 2023•21 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 5: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Andrea Logan, Human Resources Manager with 6+ years of experience leading numerous human capital initiatives and driving organizational change. She helps professionals with their resumes and finding remote work and six-figure jobs. IN THIS EPISODE, ANDREA AND DANNY COVER: 01:23 - Who is Andrea Logan? 04:55 - How Andrea leveraged LinkedIn to land a job 08:22 - Stop mass applying; Start mass connecting 11:58 - Nurt...
Oct 17, 2023•32 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 4: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Ashley Louise. Ashley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ladies Get Paid, a thriving platform dedicated to women's professional advancement. IN THIS EPISODE, ASHLEY AND BEN COVER: 00:48 - Who is Ashley Louise? 03:58 - Addressing gender disparity issues in salary and promotions 08:52 - How to evaluate and negotiate a job offer 12:49 - A crucial chat about navigating early career years 17:06 - Compelling storytelling in ...
Oct 10, 2023•40 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 3: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Jacob Morgan. Jacob is a 5x best selling author, TED and keynote speaker, and professionally trained futurist. Make sure to grab his new book, Leading with Vulnerability , which comes out October 3rd. In the book, he reveals insights about leadership and vulnerability gained from conversations with over 100 CEOs and 14,000 employees. IN THIS EPISODE, JACOB AND DANNY COVER: 01:12 - Who is Jacob Morgan? 02:38 - Wha...
Oct 03, 2023•28 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 2: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Danny Leonard. Danny is the Co-Founder of Ramped, fixing the the job search and supporting job seekers and career professionals. IN THIS EPISODE, DANNY AND BEN COVER: 00:50 - Who is Danny Leonard? 01:38 - How does Ramped support job seekers and career professionals? 04:14 - Danny’s journey graduating in a financial crisis 07:17 - Three-step process to being proactive with the job search 09:13 - Advice for those f...
Sep 26, 2023•38 min
TRP - Season 4, Episode 1: We kick off our fourth(!!!) season of The Ramped Podcast with Ana Lokotkova. Ana is a former recruiter turned Career and Branding Advisor. She helps people understand how to market themselves, their skillsets, and their unique experiences to succeed in their job search and careers. She currently operates CV Labs, which helps job seekers get noticed and get the job of their dreams. IN THIS EPISODE, ANA AND DANNY COVER: 01:38 - Who is Ana Lokotkova? 02:50 - How Ana got i...
Sep 19, 2023•31 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 01:59 - Who is Danielle Press? In her own words 02:45 - What is the best investment an early careers sales person can do for themselves and why? 05:54 - How have Danielle's views on sales changed over the years? 09:36 - One early career mistake that Danielle made and how did she learn from it 13:37 - Who has had the greatest impact on Danielle's career and how? 18:25 - If Danielle could go back in time, what advice would she give herself when starting out? 22:22 - Wher...
Jan 05, 2023•23 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 01:54 - How Holly went from being a sales professional to managing people 05:12 - The future of work. Is the WFH model here to stay or will we eventually make it back to the offices? 06:41 - Certain aspects of office life are now missing. Can the WFH ever replace them? 09:32 - How should early career professionals position themselves for the next 3 to 5 years 13:57 - How to inspire and develop the culture within a company 18:25 - Who are some people to follow when it c...
Dec 29, 2022•29 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 01:35 - Who is Jessica? In her own words 02:22 - What is the best investment an early careers sales person can make and why? 06:51 - How have Jessica's views of sales changed over the years? 11:18 - One mistake Jessica made early in her sales career and what did she learn from it? 13:49 - Who has had the biggest impact on Jessica's career and how? 15:23 - If Jessica could go back in time, what would she do differently? 16:52 - Why do people find it so difficult to focu...
Dec 22, 2022•20 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 01:33 Who is Chad? In his own words 02:38 Chad's tips for people starting out early in their career 09:47 The future of work and managing human capital 12:15 What are some ways to build an equitable workforce of the future 15:28 Chad's tips for how to approach the evolving work culture in the next 10 or so years 19:47 The role of technology in the future of work 27:40 Who are some people to follow for insights into the future of work 29:47 How to reach out to Chad MORE...
Dec 15, 2022•31 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 00:20 - Who is Scott? In his own words 03:47 - What is the best investment an early career sales person can do for themselves and why 07:13 - How have Scott's views on sales changed over the years 16:26 - One mistake Scott made early in his career and how did he learn from it 22:54 - Who has had the greatest impact on Scott's career and how? 24:57 - How does one deal with a situation where their first leader is a poor leader or someone you can't get along with 32:11 - ...
Dec 08, 2022•37 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 02:04 - Who is Angela? In her own words 02:55 - What are some ways to level up in preparation for your first role in the job market 05:45 - Is working from here to stay? What will work look like 5 or10 years from now? 09:40 - Not everybody wants to go back to the office, even though there are some specific benefits to the office environment 15:29 - Who are some people Angela refers to when thinking about the future of work 17:40 - The specific appeal of Harvard and why...
Dec 01, 2022•30 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 01:45 - Who is Steve Travaglini in his own words 02:31 - What is the best investment an early career sales person can make for themselves and why? 06:19 - How have Steve's views on sales changed over the years? 10:52 - One mistake Steve made early in his sales career and how did it impact him going forward 16:49 - Who has had the biggest impact on Steve's sales career and why? 19:43 - With the benefit of hindsight, what would Steve say to an early careers sales person?...
Nov 17, 2022•24 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 03:00 - What is the best investment an early career sales person can do for themselves and why? 06:37 - How have Daisy's views on sales changed over the years? 09:55 - One mistake Daisy made early in her sales career and how did it impact her work 14:50 - Who has had the greatest impact on Daisy's career? 18:01 - If Daisy were to go back in time, what advice would she give herself when just starting out? 21:34 - How to reach out to Daisy MORE ON DAISY Daisy Chung is a ...
Nov 10, 2022•23 min
IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: 01:39 - Who is Chad? In his own words 02:53 - What is the best investment an early career sales person can make for themselves and why 09:34 - How have Chad's views on sales changed over the years? 15:29 - One mistake Chad made early in his sales career 21:05 - Who has had the greatest impact on Chad's sales career? 24:47 - If Chad were to go back in time, what would he do differently? 28:49 - How to reach out to Chad MORE ON CHAD: Chad specializes in Enterprise Sales ...
Nov 03, 2022•31 min
