We’ve had lots of guests on the show who quit their job, were called to a higher purpose, set their eyes on entrepreneurship and never looked back.One thing we don’t often see is the mess that goes on behind the scenes. Karin Hurt’s story is one that deserves to be told, because Karin is no ordinary former 9 to 5’er who started her own training firm. Karin left a very well-paying job at Verizon after 20 years, and left a tonne of money on the table, so much so everyone around her told her she was crazy. Karin then started a training firm called ‘Let’s Grow Leaders’ with her husband David, and have together helped 10,000 leaders in 14 countries with their human centric approach to increase innovation and productivity without burning out. Karin shares the trajectory of her career in great detail — from her unique academic journey to her unexpected leap into corporate roles, and finally her decision to pursue her own venture. Karin also sheds light on the concept of human-centered leadership, her encounters with workplace conflict, and her commitment to a communicative approach in dealing with these conflicts.The episode tells a story of how an individual's passion for their work can lead to extraordinary success and the transformation of one's career path. It emphasizes the pivotal role that mentors play in recognizing this passion and the essential need for confidence and humility in leadership. We end with Karin giving advice on how to deal with organizational conflict, using her research as a reference.This is a must listen episode!Pre-order Karin's book here.Follow Karin on LinkedInLearn more about her company about Let's Grow Leaders -------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

I’ve talked so much about LinkedIn on the show, and have brought quite a few personal branding and LinkedIn experts on here as well. My next guest however, is different. Donna Serdula is a LinkedIn Expert, speaker and author who wrote the Dummies guide… LinkedIn Profile Optimisation for Dummies. In this episode, we are going to learn directly from Donna on her own career and Powerful Positioning tips to Elevate & Accelerate Your Career. Follow Donna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todonna/Donna's websites:https://www.linkedin-makeover.com/ https://visionboardmedia.com/Donna's Book here.--------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.  

Join me from a LinkedInLive conversation on a perennially hot topic: the Applicant Tracking System. Let's learn with Ed Han, Wordsmith, Job Seeker Ally and Recruiter at Cenlar FSB. In this conversation from 2022, Ed and I talk about: - What are some myths surrounding ATS's that we need to separate from facts?- What does a job seeker need to know about ATS when sending a job application?- What is it most recruiters wish people knew, before reaching out to them?Follow Ed on  LinkedIn here.----------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

If I had a magic wand, I'd make this conversation compulsary listening in every single company in the world. It's THAT good. Mita Mallick is a LinkedIn Top Voice and a champion of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Mita was a guest in May 2022 and since then has written a book called 'Reimagine Inclusion', and we talk about the state of DEI today. And why we need yet another brown woman talking about inclusion, and why it matters.Listen, take notes. Mita drops a lot of gems, and there's a tonne of career and life lessons in this episode. Follow Mita on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mita-mallick-2b165822/Get her book Reimagine Inclusion: https://a.co/d/4VrKFeP--------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.  ****Whether you've been job searching for weeks, months or years, this free training is for you. Join me LIVE  on 12th October to learn together how I secured multiple offers during a recession  without a network, in 5 countries, without any work permit or local language, and so much more. Go to https://www.superchargeyourself.com/career and sign up! I'll see you then! *** 

My guest today is Ryan Patel. Ryan is a world-renowned go-to authority on global business, political economy & corporate governance. Ryan is a top on-air contributor on CNN and has been featured on Fox Business, New York Times, BBC, CNBC, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, Nasdaq, etc and is an international keynote speaker whose clients include Adobe, Mastercard, World Economic Forum, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Reuters, HP, American Cancer Society, LEGO, London School of Economics, Wharton Business School, etc. Let’s talk about Ryan’s career and how he got here. In this episode we talk about:-  What 10 year old Ryan wanted to be when he grew up, and what would he say if he could see grown up  on TV as a on-air contributor on CNN International, with his distinct style: colourful socks and comfortable shoes-Ryan always shares snippets from his early career, which position was the most formative, how he got hired there, and lessons he still remembers today Ryan explains what he does today, because to the outside world, it looks like he has such a glamourous job, traveling around the world and speaking on world’s most impressive stages. What does a typical day look like?   - How Ryan stays up to date on the state of the global economy, tech, politics, entrepreneurship, leadership etc.  - How Ryan deals with haters online...And so much more!Follow Ryan on social media;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patelryan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanpatelglobal/-------------------------------------------- Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.   ****Whether you've been job searching for weeks, months or years, this free training is for you. Join me LIVE  on 12th October to learn together how I secured multiple offers during a recession  without a network, in 5 countries, without any work permit or local language, and so much more. Go to https://www.superchargeyourself.com/career and sign up! I'll see you then! *** 

 To introduce my guest, I’m going to steal some rather uncomfortable, inconvenient facts from her new book. For hundreds of years, Asians, especially Indians, have believed that if you are fair, light skinned, it means that you are superior. That’s right – white supremacy doesn’t just exist among white people. Sadly, this is still the case even in modern, ‘liberated’ India. Global sales of skin lightening products are expected to cross $8.9 billion by 2024, according to the World Economic Forum. Ever since the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 following the brutal murder of George Floyd, my guest found herself sharing innumerable stories with her husband and kids about her painful past. Ever wondered what persistent bullying will do to a 6 year old in the long term? Ask a 45 year old. Ask Shweta Aggarwal. Shweta is an anti-colourism activist with a colourful life. A computer science engineer by trade, her passion is dance and writing. Shweta grew up in India and Japan, and has lived in the UK for almost 25 years. We have a lot to unpack with Shweta, and talk about things like how skin-tone bias affects racial equality at work and also, all things career pivots. Learn more about Shweta Aggarwal: https://shwetaaggarwal.com/Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackroseway/https://www.instagram.com/theblackroseway/Get The Black Rose and Shweta's other books:https://shwetaaggarwal.com/product/the-black-rose/The semi-final at Britain’s Got Talent 2010:https://youtu.be/5CnWXjr68p4?si=dlSl1w-0rpR3A29J------ Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.  

My guest today is Robert Baker. Robert spent 42 years at Mercer Consulting, where he held senior roles leading Investment Consulting and Client Relationships across geographies and businesses, and also leading DEI for the international regions, before DEI was really as mainstream as it is today. So, what does Robert do after a rich 42 year career? He starts his ‘next stage’ portfolio career, using his power and privilege for good, and set up his own consulting firm, helping businesses, ecome more diverse and inclusive, especially training and coaching male leaders on how they can show up better for women and all genders at the workplace. In this episode, we talk about how Robert started at Mercer, how he navigated change, internal networks and politics during this long tenure and his advise to someone who in today’s world is told that they need to keep moving externally to continue to grow We also talk about Robert's company Potentia Talent Consulting and the mission behind it, what made him start, how he got signed on by his first few clients, and whether he misses being in corporate. We cover a fair amout on how to shattering stereotypes and biases, and how doing this helps all genders, men included. Let’s say there’s a woman listening today and thinking, I’m in a company where they talk a pretty talk, but walking the talk is a far cry. What would Robert recommend this woman do, and how can men show up better at work? The answer pleasantly surprised me!Follow and learn more about Robert here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-baker-potentia-talent-consulting/The PWN webinar we referred to during the conversation is here. Even thought it has already passed, follow them and Robert to learn more about biases, stereotypes, equity and change.-------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

We are in for such a treat! My guest today is Selena Rezwani, Leadership Speaker and 3x author. Her advice has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, Washington Post, Oprah.com, Thinkers 50 and has recently written her book Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself, and is all about hands-on, bite sized strategies for improving your confidence. We will learn about Selena and her career path and walk away with her favourite tips on quick confidence when we need it the most. In this epsiode we talk about Selena's early career where she wore two hats at various phases: consultant with companies like Deloitte & Great Place to Work, and journalist at NPR and Washington Post. Selena also shares what it was like going out there on her own 6 years ago. Making that bold move and leaving behind the comfort and cushion of big names, what was that like?And what about Selena's OWN quick confidence?  Has she always had it, or did she have to work for/at it, and what helped her to get more confident, especially when the stages got bigger and shinier? Selena dishes it all, including her favourite frameworks she uses right before an important meeting. We also talk about her book, why she thinks it's needed and the journey to getting it published.Follow Selena on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/Selena's website where you can order the book: https://www.selenarezvani.com/Amazon link for the book here.-----------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

My guest today is Kristina Mand-Lakhiani. Kristina is the co-founder of Mindvalley , the world’s most powerful platform with 20 million followers, who learn a wide range of categories from mind, body, soul, entrepreneurship, career. Kristina has been in the personal transformation industry for over 20 years and is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist. But how did Kristina get here? And what’s next? We have a lot to learn from Kristina’s journey.In this episode, Kristina shares what it was like to grow up in erstwhile USSR and how it impacted not only her childhood but also her early career and education choices.We also talk about how to own our flawesome. And Kristina talks about how she did it,  especially when the stages (literal and metaphorical) got bigger and shinier? She also shares her favourite frameworks for some of us who are ashamed of what they think are their flaws: a strong accent, lack of confidence, fear of public speaking, job hopping etcAnd finally, we talk about what it was like to write and publish her first book. We covered a lot in this conversation, and hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Order the Flawesome book here! Kristina's website: https://kristinamand.com/Follow Kristina on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinamand/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mand-lakhiani-73168414/---Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every few weeks, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

My guest today is Niraj Kapur. Niraj is many things. An award-winning executive, Niraj has worked in corporate London for 23 years. From small businesses to a national newspaper to FTSE 100 companies, he's experienced it all and shares his insight, knowledge, big wins and horrible failures. A sales trainer, TedX Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, book author of 3 books including ‘Everybody works in Sales’.These are reasons enough to invite Niraj to the show, but I personally find Niraj to be one of the most transparent people who posts consistently on LinkedIn: the good, bad, ugly, all of it. It feels like we’re going along the roller coaster together and this is rare, especially on LinkedIn with all of the fronts people put on to get business. We have a lot to learn from Niraj’s journey .In this episode, Niraj shares how his family emigrated from India in the early 1950's to London and eventually reached Northern Ireland.We also talk about Niraj's stellar 25 year career in Sales, which started after his original plan to be a rock star didn't exactly pan out. This is a deeply intimate conversation, and I'm grateful to Niraj for sharing so openly with us. There's lots of storytelling, laughs, romance, sadness and ...well... real life stuff. Niraj leaves nothing out. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Follow Niraj on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nkapur/Niraj's website and books: https://everybodyworksinsales.com/--------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

In this podcast episode, I interview Alan Stein, founder of Kadima Careers and former employee of top companies like Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and American Express. We talk about navigating internal politics, job loss, and transparency in the workplace. Alan shares his experiences getting hired at Google and emphasizes the importance of having someone open the door for you. He also talks about the importance of understanding power centers within an organization and building relationships with people who have decision-making ability. And of course, we talk all things layoffs and how they have been handled by big tech companies. Finally, Alan gives advice on how to navigate the job search process and negotiate job offers.If you're deep in job search, you simply cannot afford to miss this episode!Follow Alan Stein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanjstein/Alan's podcast: https://kadimacareers.com/podcastAlan's company Kadima Careers: https://kadimacareers.com/------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

My guest today is Jason Feifer. Jason is the opposite of a one trick pony. He’s a multi-hyphenate: Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine, podcast host, book author, keynote speaker, startup advisor, and my personal favourite: non-stop optimism machine. In this episode, we are going to learn about Jason’s journey to, I know this is going to sound cliché and click-bait-y… embracing change. Because as much as we all know it’s important to understand and accept change, not a lot of us like it, let alone thrive in change. Fret not, Jason is here to show us how. We cover a LOT during this conversation, such as:- Jason's career pre-Entrepreneur Media. In fact, we talk about his study choices during college and whether it was obvious to him from an early age that he was meant to be a journalist.  - How Jason pitched dozens of magazines and how one landed at Washington Post- Jason's time at small and large media houses: Men’s Health, Fast Company, Maxim Magazine etc. and whether there's one position that massively influenced how he shows up in the world today - Of course, we talk about about Entrepreneur magazine. What was the company like back in 2015? How did Jason get hired there and what helped him get from Executive Editor to Editor in Chief in a very short time (one year)?- I geek out with Jason on a couple of chapters of his book to simplify the takeaways for you, whether you want to grow your career or company, or both. - Jason has met with and interviewed so many famous people Jason: Ryan Reynolds, Gary Vaynerchuk, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jimmy Fallon, etc. Which interview went surprisingly different from what he expected and what did he learn from the experience? - Jason's advice for someone who's in a career transition and how to best make the most of the situation, while being practical and aware of the day to day needs.Subscribe to Jason's newsletter: http://onethingbetter.email/Get Jason's book: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/book/ Follow Jason on Social Media:Jason on LinkedInJason on Instagram----------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

In this episode of the "How I Got Hired" podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenna Harrison, a mindset and business coach. Jenna shared her career journey with me, which included working in corporate roles, moving to Spain to work on a nude beach, and eventually becoming a coach. We covered a range of topics during our conversation, including salary negotiation, clarity in decision-making, and the power of mindset. Jenna emphasized the importance of being grounded in one's mission and taking risks to achieve new results. I found her story to be incredibly inspiring and I hope that our listeners will be motivated to pursue their passions and create fulfilling careers.Introduction [00:00:06]Sonal Bahl introduces herself and the purpose of the podcast, which is to share stories of people who have achieved success in their careers.Jenna's Corporate Role [00:05:18]Jenna Harrison talks about her favorite corporate role as an executive assistant for the chairman of a board of an S&P 600 company and how she learned about effective communication.Salary Negotiation [00:09:31]Jenna Harrison talks about negotiating her salary for the first time when she applied for the executive assistant role.Corporate Roles and Salary Negotiation [00:11:13-00:13:52]Jenna talks about her experience negotiating her salary for a fashion job and the importance of advocating for oneself.Working on a Nude Beach [00:14:32-00:20:12]Jenna shares her experience working on a nude beach in Spain and how she ended up managing a restaurant there.Choosing a Career Path [00:15:47-00:20:12]Jenna discusses her decision to pursue a career in Spain after college and how she made the decision to prioritize her personal values over a potentially lucrative career in the US.Corporate Roles and Career Progression [00:20:50]Jenna talks about her experience of being interrupted in her career progression and how she trusted herself to bounce back.Starting The Uncommon Way [00:23:24]Jenna explains how she started her coaching business, The Uncommon Way, and how she helps women entrepreneurs create their own businesses.Importance of Clarity in Business [00:29:03]Jenna discusses the importance of having true clarity in business and how it can help in attracting clients and building a successful business.The Power of Words [00:35:25]Jenna discusses the importance of shifting language to gain clarity and how our brain responds to different commands.Adversity as a Supercharger [00:38:22]Jenna shares how being rejected from a business mastermind program led her to write an application for the future, which she accomplished in just one month, supercharging her business.Methodology for Clarity [00:31:59]Jenna and Sonal discuss the methodology Jenna uses to help people gain clarity in their lives, careers, and relationships.Jenna's self-concept [00:41:19]Jenna talks about how her self-concept changed after applying to a mastermind and how it affected her behavior and beliefs.Promoting Jenna's podcast [00:42:40]Sonal promotes Jenna's podcast, "The Uncommon Way Business and Life Coaching Podcast," and encourages listeners to check it out.Importance of leaving a review [00:44:12]Sonal emphasizes the importance of leaving a review for her podcast to help it reach more people and fulfill her mission of helping others supercharge their careers.Learn more about Jenna: https://theuncommonway.com/https://theuncommonway.com/podcast/All social media @TheUncommonWay----------

Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently.Jon Tesser was a guest on the show back in Dec 2020 on episode 10 titled ‘Dream Jobs & Dream Bosses’ and we chatted about his career at  NYC & Co, New York Magazine, Viacom. Since then, Jon has been through a layoff and a job change, and we need an update. In this episode, we talk about it all: - When a job turns out differently than what was described - Being at the receiving end of ageism, racism and sexism- How to detext any potential red flags during the final rounds of job interviews- How therapy and meditation are tools in Jon's toolbox to build more resilience.. and so much moreBrace yourself, there’s a lot more honesty than you might be used to!! Hope you enjoy the listen and learn as much as I did.Follow Jon on social media:Jon's LinkedInJon's Instagram Previous HIGH episode with Jon Tesser, episode 10Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Niall O’Caroll used to be in the Irish National Police for 18 years, then worked as a Performance Coach with British Gymnastics and as a Sports Psychologist with 27 individual Olympic champions in Canada, UK etc. Niall is now the global Chief of Partnerships at PepTalk, a team experience platform.In this fascinating conversation, Niall spills all the beans:- We talk about what it was like being in the police force in Ireland for the better part of two decades, - How he got hired by the Canadian Olympic Committee, and what being an Olympic champion is actually like once the pomp and show is over- What Niall has noticed to be the biggest trait most elite athletes have in common, and how us non-elite folks learn from them, especially during tough moments in our careers like layoffs and rejectionsFollow Niall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niall-o-carroll-18065732/‘Work’s broken’ podcast: https://www.peptalk.com/podcast----------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is one of Asia Pacific’s 50 most influential and purposeful marketers. Sapna Chadha is VP Marketing at Google (at the time of this recording), based in Singapore and runs its consumer and business products in 12 geographies in India, Southeast Asia and South Asia. Prior to Google, Sapna was Chief Marketing Officer at American Express Banking, first in New York, and then in New Delhi. Sapna’s name is Indian and she looks Indian, but had never ever lived in India before moving with Amex. Today we are going to talk all things Google, YouTube, Marketing, being expatriated.We talk about:- How Sapna decided to take the less trodden path at Kellogg during her MBA- Those 10 years at Amex with all the highs and lows- How Sapna got hired at Google and how (a form of divine) timing made a big difference to actually getting into the company- What life was like living in India as someone who looks Indian but never lived in the country- What are some of the top traits Sapna looks for when recruiting for team members at Google- Biases she has experienced repeatedly as a working mom and practical steps she is taking to change that for herself and everyone around her- And so much more.In a world where people only celebrate their successes publicly and leave the less flattering elements out, Sapna and her candid style are a breath of fresh air.Follow Sapna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapna-chadha-1128671/------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is Deepa Purushothaman who worked at Deloitte for over 20 years and was the first Indian American woman and one of the youngest to make partner. While that is impressive in and of itself, that is not the only reason Deepa is on the show. Deepa wrote this on LinkedIn a couple of years ago: I left my 22 year old job and felt like I was jumping off the cliff of uncertainty during COVID, to write and launch a business. It felt scary, uncertain, and even a little frivolous at the time. Less than a year later, Deepa released her best-selling book ‘The First, The Few, The Only, How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America’, and this is a conversation that we can ALL weigh in on, not just women or a certain race, we have a lot to learn from Deepa’s experience and work. We cover a lot in this conversation:-Deepa's journey to making partner, -How there are so many Indian origin CEO's in the US but not near as many Indian women-What 'work on your executive presence' meant as feedback for her... and much more.Learn about Deepa and her work here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepapuru/https://www.n2formation.com/https://www.deepapuru.com/The TED talk---------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is a Dr Pal, one of California’s leading experts in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. There are 3 reasons I wanted to bring the good doctor on the show. Number one is it’s pretty cool to have a doctor on the show, second, are some startling facts: 13% of the world is obese, 39% of the world’s adults are overweight, 1 in 5 children are overweight, and we need to learn more about this, and Dr Pal has his own personal journey. Thirdly, Dr Pal, (full name Dr Palaniappan Manickam) is a content creator, with 800k followers across Youtube and Instagram! (I counted 600k during the time of recording and it just keeps growing!). Dr Pal makes useful videos using his charateristic humour and the theme is always ‘making yourself a priority’ so that you don’t need to hire doctors like him,  ever. We talk about the following:- How the Indian steretype of having a doctor or engineer in the family was very much alive in his family and community growing up- The journey to study medicine in India and then eventually in the US, with all of the pitfalls in between- The obesity epidemic, the causes and some timeless pieces of advice for maintaining good health, coming from the doctor's own experience-  The accidental start of Dr Pal's content creation journey: how it started and how it's goingFollow Dr Pal across social media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrPalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pal.manickam/----Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is Frank O’Connell, who has had a long and illustrious career being CEO and President at some very well-known companies like Reebok, FOX Video Games, HBO Video, Gibson Greetings so many more. Frank has moved 25 times to new roles, across diverse industries and is now a well-known mentor to young professionals and a big proponent of taking risks to build successful careers and businesses. In fact, Frank has written a whole book on this theme: Jump First, Think Fast. In this conversation, Frank and I talk about the following:- We cover Frank's long and illustrious career since 1966 and highlights the most memorable role of his career, at Indian Motorcycles, and how helped the company that had been out of business for 40+ years- After working across multiple industries — from baked goods to sporting apparel to video games, Frank talks about what helped him to adapt and innovate at each company - Putting on the hat of CEO Frank, Frank shares the top 2-3 traits he repeatedly looked for, when recruiting his inner circleLearn more about Frank O'Connell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpfirstfrank/Order Frank's new book Jump First Think Fast: https://jumpfirstthinkfast.com/------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is a Finance Firebrand, and Private Capital Advisor Sunaina Sinha, who is now at Raymond James, a global financial services leader whose total client assets are over $1.1 trillion. There are so many reasons for bringing Sunaina to the show. Even though Sunaina received her education at HBS and Stanford, her career has been anything but linear, something we love to see on the podcast ; there are so few women in this space; and so few women who look like me, especially who were not born in the countries they live and work in. In this conversation, Sunaina shares the following:- How a scattered childhood in Africa and South East Asia that was often difficult at times, made her the person she is today-What helped her application to stand out at Stanford and HBS- Why she moved from Industrial to Chemical Engineering and then to Finance- How Sunaina secured her first job post MBA at Bridgewater- What her first boss said to her and how she never forgot those words- What made her start her own company and how she got hired by her first few paid clients- The reality of running her own business while being a mom to 3 kids and breastfeeding throughout those early years- How her company grew and caught the eye of Raymond James, and what it's been like to go from employee to founder to employee- Her greatest superpower, and you might be surprised with her answer..and so much moreFollow Sunaina on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunainasinha/--------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guests today are two very talented women who started a video production company, without any video production experience! Namrata Sirur, aka Nammy, has an MBA and worked in very serious sounding corporate roles with Schlumberger and Sysco Food and Beverage Services. My other guest Pavi Dinamani is a trained Chemical Engineer and has worked at companies like Amec Foster Wheeler. In 2016, both Nammy and Pavi left corporate behind and started this new adventure, which is this super successful video production company called Misfit Communications where they both show up exactly how they are. How did they get started, how’s it going let’s learn more about the OG Misfits. We talk about: -        What it was like being in Corporate America, as non-white women who aren’t originally from there -        How they got get hired in those first roles and what helped them stand out during the hiring experience -        How Nammy and Pavi met and what happened in 2016, and why they decided to not go back to corporate life -        How the idea for MisFit Communications was born and how they signed on clients and skilled themselves to learn video production professionally. Follow Misfit:https://www.misfitcommunications.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/namratasirur/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavi-siva-dinamani/https://www.instagram.com/misfitnammy/--------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

Today we’re speaking with Peter Zemsky, Deputy Dean at INSEAD, one of the top business schools in the world, where he wears multiple hats: Peter works closely with the Dean on leading and representing the school globally, while also being Dean of Innovation, while he's not teaching. We talk about all these roles, and I also ask him about the relevance of expensive business school education in today’s world with amazing and very affordable and open online courses. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, and stay till the end, because if you’re a regular listener, you know this one question I ask every single guest, and Peter’s answer to it, is definitely one of my favourites.Follow Peter on LinkedIn here.Learn about INSEAD: https://www.insead.edu/----------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is an Indian born woman working in the US with a Mexican company. Tanu Grewal is based in Houston Texas and has had an unconventional career trajectory. Tanu is a marketing leader with experience in Branding + Performance +P&L + Operations which she claims is her superpower. Having worked at fortune 100 companies, she knows what good looks like and in start-up environments to know how to 'fly the plane while building it'.Today we’re going to learn about Tanu’s journey from India to the US and how she secured a work permit, while facing innumerable obstacles, with sheer hard work, and I know this conversation will help you, no matter what your own background. Follow Tanu on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanugrewal/---------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them every Saturday, they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

Pitching yourself for a new job is never easy. Pitching yourself when you live with anxiety, is harder. What's even harder? Pitching yourself to the BBC when you have a stutter. Or doing multiple professional speaking gigs, with that stutter.The most courageous of all? Dressing up in a fancy dress costume (think skeleton onesie!) and showing up to a work meeting on Zoom. And then again as Darth Vader. Then again as Minnie Mouse.Why on earth would anyone do that?? Listen to the episode to find out.For my next guest, I want you to google the term ‘fancy dress dad’. Do it! Nicholas Jemetta is a Product Coach and Mental Health speaker and has worked at some of the top retailers in the UK, British Telecom, Ricoh, Reed and others. In June 2021, Nick decided  to go out and start his own consultancy. Nick lives and thrives with anxiety and says it is his superpower and believes firmly that our mental health doesn’t define us.Learn more about Nick's services here:https://linktr.ee/nicholasjemettaFollow Nick on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasjemetta/----------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

Today’s conversation will be with a very very courageous woman: Lisa Bowman. Lisa has held Executive level marketing roles at UPS and was most recently the global CMO for The United Way, the international network of over 1,800 local nonprofit fundraising affiliates. Why do I call Lisa brave? Lisa experienced harassment at her job, spoke up, made some people uncomfortable, and was eventually flat out fired as retaliation for speaking up.  Listen to this excerpt:“I am a big believer that experiences mean nothing if you don’t learn from them. When this experience chose me, it offered me the opportunity to learn and educate others on the hard reality: if you don’t speak up for yourself, sadly, nobody will do it for you. With the continuing increase in stories of workplace harassment, along with the by now predictable failures of so many organizations to respond appropriately, it’s understandable that employees end up feeling helpless and more likely to give up rather than stand up and fight, believing that self-preservation and silence in an effort to protect their careers are the smartest courses of action.”One of the reasons for having Lisa on the show is that she’s going through her journey, as we speak. This isn’t a ‘now that all the bad stuff is behind you, let’s talk’ type of interview. And we live in this twisted world where the person who does the wrong thing, walks away completely unscathed, and the one who is violated, is punished. This is a conversation that is very much needed.Follow Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabowmanprofile/Lisa's book: https://www.amazon.com/Harasshole-Cautionary-Americas-Favorite-Charity/dp/1957084030------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

It's episode 100 of How I Got Hired! And I can't think of a better way to mark the occasion than share this conversation with you.My guest today is a very talented actor who has starred in hugely successful productions like the Homeland series, as well Hindi movies like The Lunchbox (screened at the Cannes Film festival), Airlift and more recently, Dasvi. We are going to chat with Nimrat Kaur and trace her career of nearly two decades.In this revealing chat, Nimrat talks about:- How Nimrat got accepted into a prestigious college and decided to leave it behind to pursue a career in acting, and how her family responded- How Nimrat started her career in print and TV ads, working in theater, and how she got her first big break, after many years of ups and downs, that changed her career trajectory.- Taking a different path from what is typically seen in Indian commercial cinema, which tends to be heavily stereotyped by performers’ dancing and lip syncing, predictable scripts and women being in supporting roles. We also talk about how this decision to carve her own path played out pragmatically especially in the early days (bills to pay while still being authentic to who you are.)- How an actor like her defines success- Some cool and exciting projects she is currently working on (I can't wait for 2023 and watch Nimrat in Happy Teacher's Day!)Hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did!Follow Nimrat on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nimratofficial/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is The LinkedIn Unlocker Angus Grady. But wait, there's much more to Angus than LinkedIn, so much more.I met Angus on Clubhouse around 18 months ago and my jaw drops every single time I hear Angus speak. The words flow out like honey, but wait, that’s not the only reason I have invited Angus on the show. Angus and I are going to be talking about some darker facets of life, like alcohol addiction, and the fact that Angus has been sober since 2004. In fact, during a recent chat, Angus wrote to me:Sobriety is, like wearing several pairs of glasses at once, everything is clear, bright and so colourful. I remember my very first sober autumn and wondering why people weren’t standing and staring at the colour of the leaves. I had missed so much with my eyes half open.” If you or someone you know is recovering from any kind of addiction, I know this conversation will help you. Heck, no matter what, this conversation is golden!Angus shares all kinds of tools with us today: to unlock LinkedIn, to overcome addiction and to just, be better, day after day.Happy Birthday Angus, that lovely post is here.Follow Angus on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angusgrady/https://twitter.com/AngusGrady-----Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is like no other. Truly, one of a kind.Tova Leigh is a Writer, Performer and Content Creator with over 2 million followers on social media. But wait, she’s not like other writers and performers out there. She creates viral videos about feminism and women’s rights in a way that educates and entertains. I mean, Tova is seriously funny. And today to talk about Tova’s career, which started out as an Employment Attorney and then switched to the performing arts. Tova has performed at one woman comedy shows around the world and is the author of the books:  ‘F*cked at 40: Life Beyond Suburbia, Monogamy and Stretch Marks’ and ‘You Did What?’, a collection of funny and outrageous confessions from every day people from around the world, which was released in September 2021.In this episode, we cover a LOT.- How Tova started out as an Employment Attorney in Israel and how she ended up as a full-time performer on stage in the UK!-How she has developed the 'resilience' muscle from constant rejections, past and present and how you can too- How her web series got featured by Amazon and garnered global attention- What it's really like parading on LinkedIn in your swimsuit and underwear to draw attention to the world's toxic obsession with a woman's weight....and so much more!Follow Tova Leigh:Her website, with links to her best-selling books: https://tovaleigh.com/Social media:https://www.instagram.com/tova_leigh/https://www.instagram.com/theleighshavearrived/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tovaleigh/https://www.tiktok.com/@tova_leigh-----Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is Ben Lampkin. Who’s Ben Lampkin, I hear you ask. Well, you may not have heard of Ben, but I can guarantee you’ve definitely heard of his boss, Sir Elton John! Ben is Managing Director of Rocket Sports, a sports marketing business specialising in talent management, brand partnerships, etc, co-founded by Elton John. While that’s a pretty cool thing in and of itself, it’s not the only reason I’ve invited Ben to the show. Ben has had a non-traditional career path, and stopped studies after high school. I’m grateful to podcasting as a medium, because with this conversation, I want to showcase that there are multiple ways to be successful. In this warm and forthcoming exchange, Ben shares with us:- his unconventional career journey, - how he got hired by Rocket Sports, - how he and his team make a decision to sign on new talent,... and so much more.Follow Ben on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lampkin-3aba9724/Book by Ben's cousin Dougin Lampkin: https://www.amazon.com/Trials-Error-Dougie-Lampkin-author/dp/1471170616/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8---------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is a US Army Colonel turned Uber driver. True Story! I’m going to take an excerpt from a LinkedIn post of his that blew up in May 2022 and got 60,000 likes and thousands of comments and shares:“I was kind of a big deal, at least I thought. I worked for some of the most recognized names in defense, served at a few national agencies. Then I started Model Citizen Coffee Company and realized - I need more money! So, between writing business plans and developing product lines, I drove an Uber and managed a 4.9999999 star rating - thank you Mr. 3 Star, blew-up my 5-star rating.  Here's what I learned in the experience. Nobody cared that I was "Kind of a Big Deal”. I asked my Uber riders lots of questions, and empathized with: Funny thing is, only 3 out of 453 passengers I delivered ever asked about my story. Perhaps the 450 thought Enrique Camacho, was a middle aged immigrant supporting his family the best way he could, with a limited skill set and future.  Truth bomb hit me. We're only as good as our last race. People don't really care what we've done. They're interested in what we can do for them today and tomorrow. It's not a bad thing, it's a realization that we must continuously learn and grow, so we don't stagnate.This conversation is a brilliant lesson in checking ego, taking baby steps, facing the fear and doing it anyway.Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!Follow Enrique and Model Citizen Coffee on Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-n-camacho/https://www.instagram.com/modelcitizencoffee/https://www.facebook.com/ModelCitizenCoffeehttps://modelcitizencoffee.com/ -------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.  

My guest today is based in Montreal, Canada and has worked 13+ years at the number one beauty company in the world: L'Oréal, during which she received 7 promotions in under 10 years. Tiffany Uman is now a full-time Career Strategy Coach empowering ambitious professionals to fast track their own success, a mission right after my own heart. In this enlightening conversation, Tiffany talks to us about getting hired at L'Oréal in a very competitive environment and what helped her to stand out.  For sure, I wasn’t going to let Tiffany go without talking to us about how she received those 7 promotions in 10 years and her favourite tips to accelerate our our career journey to get noticed by the right people. We also talk about what made Tiffany give up this fast-track career and start out on her own and how initially she got hired by her very first paying client!I hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did!Follow Tiffany on social media:https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.uman/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-uman-career-strategy-coach/Website: https://www.tiffanyuman.com/-------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today has worked with CNN, Huff Post, Business Insider, HSBC, LinkedIn, and even at a top gaming company in Hong Kong. Chris Anderson recently moved back to his native California after some very adventurous years in South East Asia. There are 3 reasons I wanted to bring Chris on the show:a)     Chris not only talks about career pivots, one of my favourite topics, but has also lived itb)     The one theme in most of Chris’ career is related to content: managing it, mastering it, learning what works and what doesn’tc)      Chris spearheaded the ‘Top Startups’ while at LinkedIn News and I want to talk about start ups: the good, the bad and the ugly. In this episode,  Chris and I cover a lot of topics, including:- How he got hired at LinkedIn and how life changed within a couple of months when Covid hit SE Asia.- Applying to listed jobs vs the hidden job market- How everyone is a content creator to some degree, and how we can up our game We really enjoyed this conversation, I hope you do too!Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris77/-------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

This episode is from a Youtube video of mine where I share how the latest NYT best seller by Gary Vaynerchuk can actually help your job search and career development. I do this by going over the 12 and a 1/2 emotional ingredients mentioned in the book and how they can help the common scenarios during job search, like interviewing, and also others we all face during our career. Resources mentioned during the podcast:How to negotiate salary: https://youtu.be/4VBjjkbEthYHow to answer 'greatest weaknesses' in interviews: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/weaknessesBest networking tip ever:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sonalbahl_networkingskills-networkingtips-jobseekers-activity-6611236996322992128-_zyT------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.All content © 2022 How I Got Hired.

If you want to be a fantastic leader, today’s conversation is perfect for you. My guest is Priya Ramesh. Priya is a Master Certified Coach and that in itself, I think is a pretty big deal, there are only 70 MCC’s in India and  only 1,327 wordwide.  Priya was my Mentor Coach during my Coaching Certification Program and I have learnt so much from her. Today, the tables have turned, I’m the one asking the questions, and I know this will be such a valuable conversation In this episode, Priya and I talk about:- What Priya's original plans were upon graduating from university, and what actually ended up happening in reality- What has been the most transformative position Priya has held in your career, and how she got there- They say a shoemaker’s children usually go barefoot. Being a coach and helping and guiding so many thousands of people, doesn’t always translate to helping yourself objectively. How can someone listening today, who is heavily in that service mindset, put on their own oxygen mask first?- What it's really like being a Leadership Coach and what are some of the traits of a top coach- Priya's own coaching model the beautifully encapsulates the coach/client relationship. My South Asian listeners will particularly enjoy this one, and the rest will learn two new Sanskrit wordsLearn more about Priya by visiting her LinkedIn profile and website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-ramesh-mcc-leadership-coach-b015119/https://orenda.net.in/ -----------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is Andy Griffiths. If you haven’t heard of Andy, and if you have kids/nephews/nieces, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of the Treehouse Books: the 13 Storey Treehouse, 26 Storey Treehouse and so many more. These books are created by New York Times bestselling team Andy Griffiths who is the writer and Terry Denton, the illustrator.  Andy Griffiths is one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors. He and Terry have collaborated on more than 33 bestselling books since 1997. In Australia, Andy and Terry’s books have sold over 10 million copies, won innumerable awards including Book of the Year. Their Treehouse Series in particular have been embraced by children around the world and now published in more than 35 countries. Five of the books in the series have been adapted for the stage and have all had sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera house, as well as highly successful seasons in the Netherlands, New Zealand and the US.  I’ve brought Andy to the podcast for so many reasons: to learn about Andy’s career, because it is a prime example of squiggly career path vs a career ladder that we’ve all believed to be true for so long, and this is such a valuable episode.  In this episode, Andy takes us behind the scenes and shares what real life was like, before being 'discovered' by Macmillan Publishers. Andy shares his stories of courage, heartbreak, rejection and how that journey brought him closer to his current success.We also talk about how he and Terry achieved global success in their fifties and sixties, and what that means in the world today that is quite obsessed with youth.We also talk about 'cotton wool' childhoods and why Andy is so vocal about it on social media.Whether or not you have children, nephews or nieces, I know this will prove to be a valuable listen. Learn more about Andy and his books here: http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/-------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

There are so many reasons I invited Jules White on the podcast. She’s not only the only person I know who’s been on Dragon’s Den and had a TEDx Talk, but also run successful businesses and been through multiple layoffs. Jules exhibits what a lot of us don’t know we have: grit and determination, to get back up when life knocks us down. In this episode, Jules gets down and dirty with us and holds truly nothing back:Bankruptcy,layoffs, the reality behind her experience on Dragon's Den, miscarriage, divorce, loss, business partnership breakup,starting employment again, starting her sales coaching consultancy, and so much more.This conversation is rife with precious career and life lessons that I'm sure will help you.Learn about Jules on social media, her book and podcast: https://linktr.ee/livelovesellitConnect with Jules on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juleswhite134/----------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is in Pasadena, California and her name is Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is the author of ‘Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development, Help Employees Thrive’ and the co-author of the international bestseller, ‘Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go’. Julie is also named by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Leadership Speaker and in this conversation, we talk about Julie’s career and how every single person alive today can thrive in their own career.We talk in detail about Julie's own career, her favourite roles, and what made her 'trade in the illusion of security for the illusion of freedom' and venture out on her own.The underlying theme of her latest book 'Promotions are so yesterday' is so key in 2022 and beyond. We talk about how the idea for this book came about, and the answer is quite personal.We also talk about two particular concepts from her book that I think the listener will find even more  valuable: a) “Pretirement: the period leading up to retirement and a time for reciprocal contribution”.  (And spoiler alert: it’s not related to age).b) "It’s called work for a reason. If it was enjoyable, they’d call it fun.” Sheesh, we’ve all heard that. Julie shares with us how we can bring contentment, and dare we say, joy, in our work.This is such a valuable and fun conversation, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!Learn more about Julie here:  https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/Get Julie's new book Promotions are so Yesterday here.  Follow Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewinklegiulioni/----------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is Josh Braun. Josh is one of the leading voices on LinkedIn on all things Sales, and I love having conversations with Sales trainers because I think sales skills are life skills. I have been following Josh for quite some time now, and his advice is always fluffless and on point. I had a feeling that Josh would be a pretty great podcast guest, but when I saw Josh’s past career, especially in education (Josh is a qualified Elementary school teacher, or as we call it here in Europe, Primary school) I KNEW he’d make a great guest. In this conversation PACKED with so many powerful stories, Josh shares:- How he chose Teaching as a Career, got hired at this first teaching job and how he infused tech into the classroom in the 1990's- How Josh pivoted from Teaching to Sales and the transferable skills that helped him to successfully make that shift- Why Josh started his own sales training firm and how he got hired by his very first paid client- Favourite advice that can work in parallel to help someone whether in Sales or a career transition- His unique perepective on rejectionWe even did a demo where I pretended to be an annoyed prospect and Josh was cold calling me!This is such a good conversation, you don't want to miss it!Follow Josh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-braun/Josh's website: https://joshbraun.com/-----------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

The great resignation is real, and it’s happening, daily. But there’s a lot you need to know, before you do something you regret.Like what?!Basics of Employment Law.Don't be ignorant, this stuff can save you a lot of headache! Employment Law seems technical and boring and you think it's not your problem.If any of these is your problem:- Bullying, harassment and discrimination- Termination - unfair dismissal, resignation, weird non-compete clauses- How covid has impacted work - flexible working and health & safety systems including mental health- Join me on this LIVE with the fabulous London based barrister and Communication Coach Kolarele Sonaike as we talk about: Universal Employment Law principles we ALL need to know.Follow Kola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/--------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently.And today I am speaking with Jay Beech. Jay was a guest on the show back in June 2021 on episode 38 titled ‘From Redundancy to 8 job offers in 2 weeks’’ and we had chatted a month or so after his #HireJayBeech campaign which went viral on TikTok and LinkedIn. Then, in Oct 2021, just 5 months later, he was unfortunately laid off again. His #HireJayBeech sequel was born and Jay started his new gig pretty quickly.In this episode, Jay shares with us how he navigated: -another layoff so quickly after the last one,-an ADHD diagnosis while dealing with the above-how he selected his current employer and how the process was different from last time-how he handles trolls-and how leaning in to being himself has attracted unprecedented opportunities and changed his career and life.Follow Jay on social media: Tik tok: @jayybeechInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayybeech/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jaybeechmedia----------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is in Wisconsin, USA and his name is Joel Lalgee. Joel is a recruiter who hires recruiters, and in this episode we are going to talk about it all, Joel’s career and the state of the recruitment industry, and how that impacts job seekers and others in transition. If you don’t follow Joel on LinkedIn, I highly recommend you start, because his is probably one of the funniest accounts, and his memes are epic, and you know what they say about humour: it’s exaggerated truth. In this episode, Joel and I chat about: - What his original plans were when Joel was younger and how those plans got derailed - Which position has been THE career defining role for Joel and how he got hired there - How Joel got hired in his current position (hint there was no resume involved!)- How Joel has transitioned from a small business owner to an employee - Joel’s opinion on what’s HOT in recruitment. We talk about how the demand for recruiters is sky high these days, that there are more demand than software engineers. What are these recruiters being hired for, is it all mostly for recruiting tech roles? And is it all a bubble?  - What according to Joel, is are some of the biggest mistakes he sees job seekers make these days And so much more!Follow Joel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-lalgee-73a56621/-----------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.

My guest today is LinkedIn Top Voice Mita Mallick. Mita has headed consumer brands at places like Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Unilever. The following excerpt from her linkedin bio brings us to what Mita is doing today:“As a kid, I loved watching commercials instead of actual tv shows (still do!) and going to the store with my mom, studying all the new packaging and products on shelf, testing and trying new things. But as a kid, I didn’t see many stories being told that included people who looked like me. I was the funny looking dark skinned girl, with a long funny looking braid, whose parents spoke funny English. Until it wasn't funny anymore. I was bullied by my peers for years. And I just desperately wanted to fit in. I wanted to belong.   I have spent over 15 years as a storyteller. Leading iconic brands like AVEENO, AVON Color Cosmetics, Chapstick, Vaseline, Suave and Dove. Throughout my career, I have fought hard to ensure people like me are included. Ensuring Black and Brown people were represented in campaigns. Ensuring products we created were for all skin tones. Ensuring we were not reinforcing stereotypes.  I believe diversity of thought doesn’t happen without diversity of representation. When you have all those points of views, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds coming together around a table. Colliding, clashing, and collaborating- that’s when magic happens. That’s when we come up with that one break through innovative idea, campaign, innovation- to authentically and purposefully serve customers and communities.”In this conversation, Mita and I chat about how she got hired at her dream companies Johnson & Johnson and Unilever and how she transitioned to the DEIB space. We also talk about what it means on a day to day basis work in this space, and how we can all become allies. If you enjoy honesty and clarity on a difficult subject, you will LOVE this conversation!Follow Mita on LinkedIn here.Listen to her podcast Brown Table Talk with Dee Cee Marshall here.------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn.******

Today I’m fortunate to have Jon Hyman on the show. Jon is an Employment Lawyer and in essence, the voice on the other end of a phone when a business needs advice on firing an employee, a policy or agreement drafted, guidance on a leave of absence, disability accommodation, or internal complaint or investigation, or any others issue that plague human resources professionals and businesses daily. And when the need arises, Jon works in litigation and has likely seen all sorts of appalling behaviour by both employers and employees, both of which shall not be named!Jon is one of my favourite people to follow on LinkedIn, for multiple reasons:His posts often have tongue in cheek humour about the most grueling workplace issuesand no matter what, Jon is always honestIt’s rare to see lawyers speak up so candidly on social media. Jon wears multiple hats, and among other things, he is now a podcaster!So, get ready to ‘witness’ a conversation where we ‘raise the bar’!In this fun conversation, Jon and I cover:- how legal dramas on TV compare to working in a law firm in real life- what were some of Jon's career defining roles and how he got hired there- how a random call Jon accidentally answered changed the trajectory of his career- Why Jon decided to work on the employer side, and not on the employee: Jon shares his decision making process, which I think can help you if you are at a similar crossroad- The most facepalm moment (there have been many!) Jon has witnessed in his legal career.If you're looking for a fun, thought provoking conversation and learn life lessons directly from an employment lawyer, this is an episode you cannot miss!Follow Jon:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhyman/Jon's blog: https://www.ohioemployerlawblog.com/The blog article we talked about during the showJon's podcast with his daughter Norah: https://norahanddadshow.buzzsprout.com/-----------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my emails called Charge-Up! I send them once every few weeks.. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram and LinkedIn:https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ 

Join me as I chat with Sadhguru during the Brussels leg of his European tour to campaign for saving soil. Sadhguru is on a journey to meet citizens, leaders and experts as a lone motorcyclist covering 30,000 km across 25 nations from the United Kingdom to India in 100 days.If you liked this video, share it with your friends so they benefit from it too. Follow Sadhguru and his journey on: SaveSoil.org and #SaveSoil everywhere!00:00 Intro01:30 What is a Career04:11 How to develop confidence to make bold career moves05:47 Farming as a Career07:29 Advice to help during the pandemic period12:04 What supercharged your mission?13:07 Conclusion--------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

Today I am speaking with Elizebeth Varghese, who heads Talent and HR Strategy Transformation at IBM, with solutions in Blockchain, Robotics and AI.    In fact, Elizebeth has just released her new bestseller [Block] Chain Reaction and we’re going to go into this, because frankly, all this blockchain, AI talk evokes such an air of mystery!  We also talk about the following: - What are some emerging job opportunities that Elizebeth sees coming up that are only going grow further - Elizebeth's favourite advice and resources to enable someone who wants to make a lateral move to tech roles, from Finance/HR/Marketing etc.  - As a global business leader and people & technology strategist, what it is Elizebeth looks for when hiring for key roles Join me on this journey with Elizebeth on how she moved from AON Hewitt, E&Y to IBM, from Mumbai to New York. If you’re curious about the role of tech in the world of jobs and the future of work, this is an episode that cannot be missed.Follow Elizebeth on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizebethvarghese/The books we mentioned: [Block]Chain Reaction: The Future of How We Live and Work: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737200058/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_9E8VFJJ80T5V1RMF6YJESignificant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0942FDRZC/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_9S0TY0RRYTBKPBCGZEG0-----------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

Today’s episode is extra special because the guest is a friend of mine. Now, whether you are looking for a job, or thinking of starting a side hustle, or anywhere in the middle, you are in the right place! Virginia Franco is one of the best Resume Writers in the US, and who doesn’t need to learn great resume writing tips? But wait, there’s more! Virginia is so successful, that she takes the full summer off, so for anyone who wants to learn how she got to that stage and how you can to, tune in!In this episode, Virginia talks about how she went from careers in Journalism, to Social Work, to writing resumes and everything in between. We also talk about Virginia's favourite tips for starting a side hustle and her current side hustle as part of the world's first marketplace for job seekers: Job Search Journey, a female founded start up.And of course, I quiz Virginia on her battle tested tips to write a standout resume.Don't miss this episode!Follow Virginia on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiafrancoresumewriter/Virginia's website: https://virginiafrancoresumes.com/Job Search Journey: https://www.jobsearchjourney.com/------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

My guest today is Amy Schultz, who heads Recruiting over on Canva, the hugely successful graphic design platform that every creator knows and loves. Amy has also previously worked in senior roles at LinkedIn and Hudson, and lived in China, Singapore, San Francisco and now Sydney, Australia. In this episode, Amy and I chat about how her career has evolved and enabled so many geographical and industry moves and the top traits she always looks for, when recruiting senior professionals.Among other things, we cover the following:- How Amy got hired by LinkedIn and made the move to Singapore and San Francisco? This question is about external recruitment as well as internal recruitment (in the various moves within LinkedIn). Amy shares with us what helped her to stand out and get noticed for these coveted positions.- The detailed recruitment process at Canva and what helped her get hired there, and what are some of the top traits Amy and her team look for when hiring for key positions.-  Amy's own onboarding journey at Canva where she started smack in the middle of Covid, in Dec 2020, and her favourite tips to help others to on board as smoothly as possible, in the absence of in-person orientation. Follow Amy on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schultzamy/-----------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

My guest today Andrea Rainsford calls herself The SEO Angel. And today we are going to talk about her career in two parts. I’d like you to listen to the following excerpt:“18 years ago I was thriving, I was growing. I was climbing the ladder. Life was so so good. Great job, getting married, flying round the globe with work. It was cut short. My life path had other plans. I was out of action for 11 years. My business is 8 years old this year. It’s successful, I’m helping, guiding and advising amazing businesses. We’ve won 3 awards my business and I.”Today we’re going to learn about Andrea pre and post 2003 and if you’re in any sort of challenge today: emotional, mental or physical, I’m sure you’re going to walk away with dollops of inspiration and renewed grit, learning from our own resident angel. In this conversation, Andrea talks about how:- She got hired in Ernst & Young and what it was like to be a senior female leader in the 1990’s.- Andrea also shares how, at the peak of her consulting career, she got diagnosed out of the blue for ME, (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome) and suffered a major stroke that rendered her bed-ridden for 8 years. - Andrea went back to University to complete a Bachelor’s in Computing Science in her late thirties in a wheelchair - Career reinvention, my favourite topic! We talk about how Andrea started working in SEO and the unforgettable way she got her first paid client - SEO for Dummies. Yes, Andrea breaks SEO down so anyone today, no matter the background, can apply SEO principles in their own careerHere's a LinkedIn post on Andrea's graduation:Follow Andrea on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rainsford-seo-angel/Andrea's website:https://www.seoangel.co.uk/-------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here or Spotify here (tap on the three-dot menu under the cover art of the podcast) , as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover it. 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

What was it like to work with Jeff Bezos and his founder team as he was scaling up Amazon in the early 2000’s? What was it like to work at Google while it was rising from the third most dominant search engine to number one?My guest today is Ann Hiatt, who is likely the only person on my podcast who has intimately worked with founders and CEOs of three companies we know so well today, back when they were in the high growth phase: Jeff Bezos at Amazon, Marissa Meyer (former CEO at Yahoo, back when she was heading Products at Google) and Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Chairman of Google.  But wait, there’s more!  Ann is not just another Silicon Valley success story. Because when you think of Silicon Valley, you think of engineers. Ann studied … well, NOT engineering! International Studies, at the Bachelor and PhD level!  In this super interesting conversation, Ann goes into detail about the various steps it took to get hired at Amazon, Google and how she eventually created the ‘Chief of Staff’ role for herself working closely with Eric Schmidt. There is so much gold here, simply put, this this is an unmissable conversation. Ann's HBR article is here.Follow Ann on Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-hiatt/https://twitter.com/AnnRHiatthttps://www.instagram.com/annhiatt/https://betonyourselfbook.com/https://annhiatt.co/--------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

No matter your profession, chances are you watch the news on your TV, laptop or phone. But what about the person sharing the news story? What’s their story? How do they get so confident to speak in front of millions of people on national television, night after night? My guest today is Isabelle Kumar, who has been a news anchor and producer at places like CNN, Reuters and EuroNews. We have so much to learn from Isabelle, who has interviewed global leaders including the heads of state of Russia, Iran, Colombia, Brazil, Jordan, to sports icons like Mike Tyson, fashion icons like JP Gautier, Karl Lagerfeld and so many more.In this conversation, Isabelle shares the unlikely fashion she landed an internship at CNN and how it changed the entire trajectory of her career, and how she worked her way from producing the news to becoming a news anchor. She also shares two of her most memorable high profile interviews, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this!Follow Isabelle on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-kumar-50895522/https://twitter.com/Isabelle_kumar------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently.And today I am speaking with Dan Reed on the concept of boomerang employees. This is not just a concept, but personal too. Very personal. Dan was a guest on the show back in August 2021 on episode 46 titled ‘Networking Secrets from the Career Dad’ and we had chatted a week or so after he started at Adobe, his dream company. Then in Jan 2022, Dan made the surprise announcement on LinkedIn that he was going back to his former employer Barclays Bank. Why would he do that? And how did he go back? How was the journey? Dan reveals it ALL, he literally holds nothing back.  We talk about things that a lot of us hesitate to talk about: shame, embarrassment, depression, mental health, consequent weight gain, therapy, pride.Hope you take away some key lessons you can apply to your own career!Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danreed86/The Career Dad Podcast: https://www.careerdad.co.uk/podcast/------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

What is and isn't Imposter Syndrome, and can it be mastered?Back in October 2021 I had a LIVE conversation with Malaika Simmons, MSHE, PMP, TEDx Speaker and Creator of the Momentology™️ Method.We talked about:- Where does imposter syndrome come from?- How do I know the difference between imposter syndrome and "being realistic"?- How do I avoid coming off as too arrogant?- What if I really haven't done enough or my skills don't match what job posters are asking for?- What's the right amount of confidence?- How do I stop being afraid of big goals?This was such a good conversation, I hope you enjoy it and learn from it as much as I did.Follow Malaika on Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/malaikasimmons/https://www.instagram.com/malaikasimmons/https://www.malaikasimmons.com/----------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

My guest today is a LinkedIn Top Voice based in Sydney, Australia. Karen Tisdell started her career in advertising writing ad copy, then worked as a corporate trainer and then recruiter, and finally started writing LinkedIn profiles professionally in 2009.Foreseeing the importance of how business leaders are perceived online. From being an early adopter of LinkedIn, to being recognized as one of the top 8 independent LinkedIn trainers across Asia Pacific.How did Karen navigate all these twists and turns, let’s find out! In this episode we talk about: - Karen’s dream career as a child and how it surprisingly ties with what she’s doing today- Two very unusual and unforgettable ways in which Karen got hired at amazing jobs in London and Perth- How Karen started her accidental entrepreneurship journey and a beautiful  piece of advice she received from a client- A few of Karen’s favourite tips and strategies to create a stand out LinkedIn profile- A phenomenon called the Tall Poppy Syndrome that’s apparently prevalent in Australia and how Karen deals with it- The correlation between a running a business and a successful marriage and how after a lot of work she’s (literally) married the two! Whether you’re a job seeker, happily employed or a business owner, you really don’t want to miss this conversation!Follow Karen on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentisdell/—————-Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

What is it like to work at a top company for 18 years and then suddenly have that taken away from you?Today's episode talks about the grim reality of layoffs, and the joy of restarting your career when faced with umpteen unknowns.Lori Knudsen has worked in pharma sales for over 20 years as a cardiovascular specialty representative. And now, as the Founder of Knowbility Consulting, she helps students find their ideal career. So it’s safe to say, Lori knows quite a bit about how the heart works!In this honest and revealing episode, Lori shares how she landed her first job in Sales, and how life was like going through a big career transition.We also talk a lot of strengths based coaching and how our strengths can reveal whether we are in the right or wrong career, especially if faced with a crossroads. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, with so many key takeaways.Follow Lori on LinkedIn and her website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-knudsen/https://www.knowbilityconsulting.com/Get a copy of Youmap the book here.--------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A few things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

If you are getting lots of job interviews but not landing job offers, then this episode is for you. At the end of 2021 I was invited by leading job search thinkers and practioners Mark Anthony Dyson and Damian Birkel to talk about all things interviewing, and that is what we did!We talked about what to stop doing in 2022 and each of shared practical tips and strategies that you can start applying in your own career, starting today.Follow both gentlement on LinkedIn:Mark Anthony Dyson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markanthonydyson/Damian Birkel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/birkel/--------------------------------------------Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfAnd do share your favourite takeaways and tag me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/I hope you enjoy the listen, and if you do, do give me a 5 star rating on Spotify & Apple Podcasts!https://open.spotify.com/show/5gvat7rbDYpabhowr4OAZYhttps://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

My guest today is like no other. Claude Silver heads the People function at Vayner Media, and there are two things that make her very different.Firstly, Claude is not a career HR person, no! In fact she has had a very varied career in Outdoor Education, Public Relations and Advertising at firms like Publicis and J Walter Thompson in London.Second, she is not a Chief HR Officer. She’s likely the only CHO (Chief Heart Officer) in the world! I googled the term, the first page results are all about my guest. I want you to listen to how she talks: As the first ever Chief Heart Officer it is my great honor to lead at VaynerMedia. I work for a thousand humans, and I am in touch with the heartbeat of every single person in the company. My role is to infuse the Agency with Empathy. It's my purpose. In this episode, we talk about Claude's colourful career and how she got hired in different industries.- Claude shares the detailed backstory of how she got into Advertising & PR at prestigious firms like JWT and Publicis and how she moved to London during that time.- Claude also shares how she met Gary Vaynerchuk, and how that meeting resulted in her eventually getting hired at Vayner Media, and what happened next. (It’s quite unexpected!)- We talked about her role being filled with the 'exquisite dirty work of being human'. This is so relatable, because no organization is without it. And Claude shares her best advice on how to approach the messiness of leading, whether 10, 100 or 1000 people.- The importance of culture and how even during the interview process, a job candidate can determine the company culture from the outside in... and so much more!Follow Claude on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilver/https://www.instagram.com/claudesilver/Claude's website: https://www.claudesilver.com/Claude's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emotional-optimism-living-in-the-silver-lining-podcast/id1441782924-----------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

There are so many LinkedIn trainers and coaches out there, a basic search generates over 1 million results. Very few of these trainers are actually good. And in that tiny pool of good trainers, you have excellence. And then, you have Richard. What makes Richard different is that he has been a professional LinkedIn trainer since 2009 and has worked with 750 companies worldwide. Richard has a well known LinkedIn algorithm report that is carefully prepared with a tonne of research but…there’s more to Richard. Today let’s learn about Richard’s very international career, what made him start his company ‘Just Connecting', move to Spain, after working at very different jobs like at a high school in the Netherlands, at a diving center in Zanzibar and now serving clients in the art of social and virtual selling around the world. In this episode, Richard and I talk about:- How a short summer job resulted in an entry into the lucrative world of Sales in the Staffing industry - The juicy story behind how Richard started his own firm ‘Just Connecting’ and how he got hired by his very first paying client- How and why his firm started the now famous Annual LinkedIn Algorithm Report (the answer will likely surprise you!)- How the pandemic caused total stress and chaos for many months, yet resulted in multiple silver linings for his business- Snippets from the LinkedIn Algorithm Report to help a job seeker who wants to attract the attention of a recruiter...and so much more! Hope you enjoy the conversation, and tag me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear your takeaways!The LinkedIn Algorithm Report: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/richardvanderblom_linkedin-algorithm-report-edition-2021-activity-6848141573990051840-spu1Follow Richard van der Blom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardvanderblom/---------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

My guest today is the very fearless Simran Kaur.Simran has had a fabulous career building and leading product development in Health tech and across corporates and startups in Germany, Singapore and the UAE and taught as guest faculty at prestigious universities.In this revealing episode, Simran shares how an ambitious girl from India went to Germany to pursue engineering, got hired by Siemens and even got mentored by a senior group level CEO. We also talk about how she started Power Women, a successful platform that has attracted top notch female leaders from all sectors. Read the following excerpt:"When I started out my professional life, I did not think about the ceiling, the pay gap, or topics such as diversity and inclusion. I came into the workforce believing that the playing field was level. I became mindful of many of these topics as my career progressed. As many other women, I too experienced being excluded, and realized that my journey had hurdles, which as a young ambitious girl I had never imagined. Over time I realised we needed to build the right networks and a support system to overcome these challenges, get stronger and keep on rising. And Power Women was born! There are so many powerful women are doing amazing work and their stories need to be told. We want to not only bring these women leaders into the C-Suites, Boardrooms and make them have multi-billion dollar exits but we also want to inspire the next generation of women."Simran has been featured as one of GCC’s 50 Women Leaders, has an MBA from INSEAD and speaks 6 languages!To learn more about Simran and Power Women, follow her LinkedIn Profile and website:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaursimran/https://www.powerwomen.world/----------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

My guest today is Madeline Mann. When I think of Madeline, I think: rapid fire job search tips and entertainment. In fact, Madeline is probably the only career coach who is killing it on Youtube, TikTok and LinkedIn all at the same time. Today we will speak with Madeline about her own career journey in senior HR roles in startups in the gaming, tech and energy space and what made her start her iconic brand Self Made Millennial.We talk about:- Her various career moves and her favourite tips to those looking to change industries- What made Madeline leave a job where she was very happy, and what made her convert her side-hustle to full time- Her most trusted and tested piece of advice that she gives repeatedly that helps people zero in on what they want and how to get it faster This was an honest and refreshing conversation, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!To learn more about Madeline, check out her website: https://www.madelinemann.com/Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

“I dropped out of high school in the 10th grade. I was a total failure at school. Subsequently, I joined the army and stayed there for 7 years. Then, I transitioned to becoming a journalist and was all over the place during my journalism career, and ended up at the Sydney Morning Herald. Great job, terrible hours.Then somehow, I got a chance to go to University in my 30's. That's what I did, came away with a honours degree and a wife.” Today I am speaking with Rupert French who is a Job Search Specialist and author of the book ‘How to get a good job after 50’. But Rupert is not like other coaches. Firstly, Rupert has been helping disadvantaged job seekers for over 40 years! Secondly, he’s my first guest from the beautiful island state of Tasmania in Australia, and third, Rupert is my first octogenarian guest! Rupert is 83 and continues to work tirelessly to help those who need it the most.In this powerful and fun conversation, Rupert and I talk about:- How he moved at an early age from England to Australia - The unforgettable reason that made him start work as a job search coach - His words of advice for anyone who is doing their best but sees a lot stacked against them (circumstances, discrimination etc)-  His three timeless job search strategies that he has seen work over and over again, whether in 1982 or 2022.We had a lot of fun and laughs too, hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did!For more information on Rupert French, check out his:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupertfrench/Website: https://www.jobwinners.com.au/Book: https://exislepublishing.com/product/how-to-get-a-good-job-after-50-2nd-edition/------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

What is that one standout defining moment that supercharged your career and helped you to move towards your current success?In this episode I compile the responses of 7 guests from the podcast, from back in 2020.I hope this episode helps you to think about that moment in your own career. Whether it was reaching out to a mentor, getting laid off or just getting tired of your current situation, I'm sure the stories will resonate with you. In case you're interested, here are the original episodes from where I extracted these clips, respectively. Enjoy!1. Episode with Marilyn Zakhour2. Episode with David Wee3. Episode with Sarah Johnston4. Episode with Kolarele Sonaike5. Episode with Steve Wohlenhaus6. Episode with Vikas Pota7. Episode with Greg BrennerLiked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

“It was 2013 and I was exiting a large and well-known organization and just the previous year, I'd graduated with a mid-career MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business. Armed with new found knowledge and skills, I felt I could change the world or at least, the corporate world. So I made some good moves, including taking up high profile corporate roles that had their rewards. However working with a certain large corporation also gave me clarity on the kind of organization I never wanted to work for again and it made me think about leaders who move forward by stepping on others and holding them back.”Ruchira Chaudhary is someone with deep expertise in strategy execution, leadership development and executive coaching, in Asia, Middle East and Northern Africa in some of the best companies in these regions: AIG, TCS, Medtronic etc.This intro is from her book ‘Coaching: The Secret Code to Uncommon Leadership’ and today we are going to talk to Ruchira about her own rich and varied career. In this episode, Ruchira shares her stories and experiences layered in culture and leadership that led her to research and reflect on how to become the most extraordinary leader you can become.A very valuable episode, hope you’re as invigorated as I am after listening to it! Follow Ruchira on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchira-chaudhary-89757b/Website: https://ruchirachaudhary.com/Get the book: https://ruchirachaudhary.com/buy-coaching-book/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

How did I get hired for a plum consulting role in Chile and all the HR roles here in Europe?In this podcast episode, I reveal it all. I don't know anyone who isn't insecure and suffering from low self-confidence at one point or another.  I've had more than my share. I talk a lot about how COMPETENCE builds CONFIDENCE. Put the reps in, repeat. It will get better. And it does.What does that mean??Here's my own story, where I have shared my rocky journey on building confidence and self-belief with my fab friend Jules White from back in July 2021:𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:⬆Knowing that HR as a function was right for me, at 18 years of age.⬆ Living on the other side of the world at 26 years old, in Uruguay and Chile⬆ Learning Spanish to open up new conversations and opportunities⬆ Teaching English to the local professionals𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠:⬇ Living in Europe with a new born baby to start the MBA at 29⬇ Constant comparison with others, "I'm not -- enough"⬇ Being laid off multiple times⬇ Leaving a job with nothing to go to at 39⬇ Starting my own business at 40⬇ My YouTube journey in 2018Fast forward to 2021. Confidence is my Superpower!Remember this: Confidence is learnt AND IS A JOURNEY.Most people only share the ⬆ moments and you think they were born confident and have never suffered from self-doubt.As the quote goes:'𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 "𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐞". 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 "𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭."-----------------------------------------------Hope this conversation helps you on your own journey to self-confidence. Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself4. Share your favourite takeaways and tag me on your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercharge_yourself/

He is the Editor in Chief at LinkedIn News, based out of LinkedIn’s NYC offices in the Empire State Building. He has previously worked as writer and editor at Fortune, Wired, Forbes and Conde Nast (home of publications like Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Vanity Fair). So, how did Daniel Roth go from growing up in Kentucky to living and working in the Big Apple and traveling the world? Let’s learn from his journalism career, I’m sure there are a tonne of lessons for all of us. This is a conversation replete with career lessons we can all learn. Dan shares the following: - What influenced him very early in his life to pursue journalism as a career- How Dan got hired for his first job by an Indian editor in North Carolina over 25 years ago and the Hindi phrase he still remembers till today - How he got hired for competitive roles at Forbes, and other top publications and what helped him to stand out.  - The detailed backstory of how a meeting with Jeff Weiner resulted in getting hired for a newly created role of Executive Editor at LinkedIn in 2011. There are at least 5 lessons from this experience alone, with lots of unexpected twists and turns!- Dan interviews a lot of famous people on LinkedIn News like Bobbi Brown, Robert Downey Jr, Bill Gates, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, Richard Banson, Gwenneth Paltrow etc. Dan shares research and prep process, because there are definitely some commonalities with preparing for a major job interview. - As Editor in Chief, Dan’s message to the listener who’s shied away from expressing their voice on Linkedin so far This is easily one of my top 5 favourite conversations of all time.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!Follow Dan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielroth1/--------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself

“It was May 2019. I made the biggest decision of my life. I left my super comfortable job at Reebok, packed my life in 4 suitcases and moved across the globe to study more. But NOTHING went as planned. Little did I know that I'll be graduating in the middle of a pandemic. Little did I know that it would be the worst moment to be out in the job market again. And little did I know that I won't be seeing my family for over 2 years. The world has changed completely since then.  But sometimes, when nothing goes per plan, we're pushed to find solutions outside our comfort zone. And more often than not, they are way better than our original plan.”In this week’s podcast episode of How I Got Hired, I speak with Pragya Mishra on how she landed the plum role of Head of Marketing at Shield, the LinkedIn Analytics platform, without any real experience in SAAS Marketing or even Tech for that matter.In this juicy episode we talk about:- What made Pragya make big, bold, uncertain moves when life was downright comfortable in every single way- How she moved to Denmark with a job offer that (at first) didn’t offer any salary!- How she got hired by Shield, the world’s leading app for LinkedIn analyticsAnd so much more!I love Pragya’s career story, I hope you enjoying listening to the entire conversation! To learn more about Pragya Mishra, follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishrapragya/-------------- Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn and Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourself

One set of professionals who are bashed up regularly on LinkedIn are career coaches, for giving bad advice to job seekers.I'll be the first to say, what's good or bad lies in the eyes of the beholder, right?Having said that, I don't want to pass judgment because I'm acutely aware that like a few other coaches, I help job seekers around the world, and what's one coach's opinion in Minneapolis may be quite different to another in Milan and another in Mumbai. Advice that is directive and absolute like 'You should' and 'This is wrong' comes from a very narrow way of thinking.I will be exploring 8 myths out there on resume writing, and share my take on them, based on my own experience of going through over 250,000 resumes during my career, hiring across 3 continents. Make sure you sign up to the FREE LIVE masterclass, because we will be sharing best practices on how to write that winning resume that get you calls for interviews. We will be LIVE on 1st Dec and I'd love to see my podcast listeners! Did I mention it’s FREE?!Sign up here: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/masterclassWatch next:How to explain gaps on your resume:https://youtu.be/N_Kw0scd_doCheck out the Supercharged Resume Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAk2IkMaDP2eYO7o3QELAXYhQRv9Coa5x----------------------------- Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

If you are not following Alex Sheridan on LinkedIn, you are seriously missing out. Like seriously. We’ve all heard the term edutainment: combining education and entertainment, but Alex takes it to a whole new level, with a hard-hitting message you don’t want to hear, but need to hear, all the while laughing out loud amidst some stomach cramps…because Alex is funny. And very intelligent. Alex helps both entrepreneurs and organizations generate consistent revenue and build their brand on LinkedIn through proven and field-tested content marketing & social selling strategies. In today’s episode, we talk about how Alex went from working in a Sales role in a staffing company, to starting his own, highly successful company in the middle of a global pandemic.Alex leaves nothing out. We talk about: - What made him stand out and get hired at one of the top staffing firms in the US, first as a recruiter and then as a salesman- What made him leave a cushy position with a 6 figure salary and start his business called Impaxs Marketing, all at the height of the pandemic- How he pivoted his business while selling A,  when people started asking for B- The role and impact that a deeply personal challenge (divorce) played in starting his business- Why not creating content on LinkedIn is a big mistake and how to get started- What to post and how to post: whether you are a job seeker, business owner or employee, so that you attract the attention from the right people- How he found his own distinct style of combining humour, entertainment and education and how you can find your ownThere are so many lessons you can apply to your own career, I hope you enjoy the listen as much as I did!Follow Alex on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbsheridan/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_b_sheridanhttps://www.instagram.com/alex_b_sheridan/The post we referred to during the conversation: Humble beginnings:https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexbsheridan_gratitude-linkedin-love-activity-6820334622862254080-XRtz/ ----------------------------------- Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/Sign up to the Free, LIVE masterclass to SuperCharge your resume:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/masterclass     

Imagine joining a company and within days, you are flung into an unexpected crisis situation.  Our guest Richard Robinson definitely knows a thing or two about this. As a new employee at McDonalds he was part of a team that faced down one of the largest reputation crises that business had ever faced.  With over 28 years of Sales and Marketing Experience in companies like Coca-Cola, McDonalds,  and Publicis Worldwide and working on international campaigns like Olympic Games Pledge in 2012, there is so much to learn from Richard’s career. In this enlightening and frankly very entertaining conversation, Richard shares how: - An awkward rejection at an interview with a top employer turned into the best career advice that helped him to eventually get hired at his first job, after 94 rejections - What helped him to stand out and get hired at senior international marketing roles with Coca-Cola and McDonalds - How as a new employee at McDonalds, Richard dealt with the crisis following the release of documentary ‘Supersize Me’ In 2006 and the most compelling lessons from the experience - How he selects the best individuals for the most visible and high stakes campaigns and how his most effective hiring criteria are inspired from plumbling (yes, plumbing – radiators, pipes, drains!)  - His favourite career advice and the question that he asks himself at the end of every year, which just happens to be perfect timing – as we see off 2021 shortly! This is an unmissable conversation, whether you want to learn about the fast-paced environment of consumer businesses or just learn from someone who had navigated the peaks and valleys in a  remarkable career. Follow Richard on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rprobinson/https://twitter.com/londonrobinson-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

Samantha McKenna is an award-winning sales leader and highly sought-after speaker. In 2020 alone, Sam was hired to speak at 100+ events by the likes of Google, LinkedIn, CrunchBase, TransUnion and many more.For me:S is for Samantha, S is for Sales and S is for ‘Show me You know Me’…a tenet and principle that I’ve been advising jobseekers to apply in their outreach for nearly two years that was coined on LinkedIn by Samantha.Sam has had a stellar career working at diverse places Disneyland, ON24 and LinkedIn, among so many others, and is now creator of #SamSales Consulting and is also a LinkedIn Sales Navigator expert. To learn how exactly Sam ‘navigated’ this journey and all the lessons that you can apply in your own career, listen to this podcast where Sam shares:- How Sam started #SamSales in 2019 end and went from $6000 in sales to now a multi-million dollar business - The unconventional way in which she drove to a city where she knew no one and pitched to a company to hire her, and bypassed the long rigorous recruitment process.- How she got noticed by LinkedIn and eventually got a job there, that she actually turned down at first- Timeless sales principles you can apply to job search and your own career- The one thing that Sales Reps at even some of the most well known companies get totally wrong- What she learnt from her leaders and mentors that she has directly applied to her own team at #SamSales- And so much moreSam is a powerpacked, kind and generous leader, and no matter what profession you’re in, I’m sure you will walk away with pages of implementable ideas you can apply to your own career.Learn more about #SamSales:https://www.samsalesconsulting.com/linkedin.com/in/samsalesliLiked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

Parul Somani has all the right names on her resume: A Bachelors in Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School. A successful career working at Bain, leading teams and advising Fortune 500 companies and PE firms, and serving in leadership positions at Silicon Valley start-ups. Yet, there’s more to Parul. Much more.“My world was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with breast cancer while still recovering from a c-section for my second daughter. My maternity leave turned into a medical leave and my resilience was tested in unprecedented ways. In the years since, however, I have realized the beautiful silver linings that emerged from that dark cloud. These benefits were not just good side effects, but positive outcomes that I created through my mindset, intention, advocacy, and sense of purpose. I’ve realized these learnable skills have helped me not just endure challenges as a mother, business leader, patient, and caregiver, but also thrive from them.”In this hugely inspirational conversation, Parul doesn’t leave anything out. We talk about- How she prepared the Harvard application that helped her to stand out, in what is one of the most competitive MBA programs.- How she approached a company that shared her mission for patient empowerment, and created a role for herself there!- How she decided to start her own speaking venture after being laid off and how she got hired by paid clients before and during covid- And so much moreIf you’ve been a bit down lately, please give this episode a listen. Parul is a force to reckon with and embodies how silver linings can emerge from the darkest clouds. Follow Parul on social media: www.parulsomani.comhttps://www.facebook.com/DesigningSilverLiningshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-somani-5832a33/https://www.instagram.com/pdsomani/https://twitter.com/pdsomani--------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

Can you learn about business, career and life in a theater group? My next guest grew up as an only child of a single mom, and in theater, he found his family of choice.  One of the reasons I loved this chat with Allen Brooks is how he opens up our mind to new ways of learning about traditional subjects like business. In this fascinating conversation, Allen shares the following: - How he went from being an extra on movie sets, making $16000 a year, to becoming a high school theater arts teacher to landing a coveted role at the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Hidden Opportunities in Plain Sight: How Allen met with two veterans at a new parent group, and joined their start up ‘Building Momentum’ as Chief Creative Officer and how they got hired by their very first paying client. - ‘Building Momentum’ is a problem-solving training organization based in Virginia that trains children, service members, teachers, entrepreneurs and pushes the boundaries of what people can learn and build. - How to deal with Rejection: Allen shares career and life lessons from giving thousands of auditions and facing daily rejections, and why Allen thinks everyone should learn about the Arts, no matter what their background - His favourite tips to help those in transition to change careers and land their next role - And so much more. Learn more about Allen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/allencbrooks/allen@buildmo.comhttps://buildmo.com/-----------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

And just like that, it's been one year!Exactly 52 Mondays ago, I released the first episode of the How I Got Hired Podcast.A BIG, heartfelt thank you for being a part of the journey, I appreciate you so much!Thanks to your support, the podcast was featured in the Top 50 career podcast charts in 22 countries worldwide! We have subscribers in 108 countries, including a huge followership in the United States.I’m also so GRATEFUL to every single guest who said yes, openly and generously sharing their career journey on the show. They are ordinary people like you and me, and come from varied backgrounds and from all parts of the world.They’ve worked at Disney, Apple, Yahoo, Microsoft, McKinsey, PwC, Adobe, Volvo, GE, J&J, World Economic Forum, Sony, etc…In the podcast, they share the steps they took to get hired at these firms, and how later some of them even started their own ventures.𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭. 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭.In the second year season, I have a range of new, exciting guests coming up:New guests coming in season 2:   Daniel Roth  Claude Silver   Richard Robinson   🍊 Madeline Mann 🍊      Parul Somani   Alex B Sheridan   Ruchira Chaudhary Samantha McKenna  Pragya Mishra  Rupert French  Elizebeth Varghese  LORI KNUDSEN  Allen Brooks  © Richard van der Blom Also, as a special first anniversary episode, this week I am sharing 6 lessons that I have learnt hosting this podcast, which you can apply to your own career. Tag me on Twitter (@GotHired) and Instagram (@HowIGotHired).Hope you enjoyed listening, and here's to many, many more!------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

Debra Feldman helps the world’s top executives in making fantastic career moves. Interestingly, she started her own career as a Nurse! Just as healthcare practitioners diagnose the cause of symptoms, Debra says she identifies the source of clients’ inability to attract the attention of hiring decision makers. So how did Debra Feldman, a petite but dynamite woman go from nursing to a career in C Level Healthcare Management, including a stint at the prestigious New York Presbyterian Hospital, to helping over 1000 senior level executives to figure out what they want next and how to get there? In this fascinating conversation, Debra shares her own career story as well as her favorite strategies that will help you to make successful shifts in your own career. - Debra also shares the real reason she started her firm Job Whiz 20 years ago, something many of us can relate with in 2021 in midst of the ‘great resignation.’ - Using old school sleuthing techniques, Debra explains how she researched companies and people in the pre-internet era: something that will benefit you when you want to connect with people who are not active on social media Debra is a very sought-after career advisor by senior executives in major companies, hence it’s a privilege to have her open up and share some valuable career advice on this podcast. Make sure you don’t miss it!  Find out more about Debra:https://www.linkedin.com/in/debrafeldman/https://www.jobwhiz.com/------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

“On the day I retired from the Marine Corps I had spent exactly half of my life in it. And while I loved it and gave corporate life a shot afterwards, I realized that I had too much to say, too much to share, and many ways to serve.” So, how did my guest today: Rich Cardona, go from the US Marine Corps to working at Amazon to starting his own media agency and having his own top rated podcast ? Rich spills the beans, the tea, everything, and this is a perfect conversation for you especially if you’re facing major life decisions.In this revealing conversation, Rich shares:- How he got hired by the US Marine Corps where he served as Infantryman, attack helicopter pilot, Director of the Marine Aircraft Group, and what are some skills he still practices today.- What made him retire early from the Marines and do an MBA and whether it was worth the investment- What made him stand out and get hired at Amazon at the Robotics Storage division (he used a method he learnt while at the US Marine Corps which you will probably love!) - What made him realize on his very first day at Amazon that he was at the wrong place- How he met Gary Vaynerchuk, one of the world’s best known internet personalities, and the massive life shifting impact that mentorship made on his career- How Rich got hired by his very first paying client- As someone who’s seen his fair share of career transitions, Rich shares his favourite career transition tip for you, which will serve you whether you’re moving from the military to corporate, or undergoing any other big change.Follow Rich on Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcardona/https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/https://www.tiktok.com/@richcardona?https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCardonahttps://twitter.com/richcardona_https://richcardonamedia.com/the-leadership-locker-podcast/https://richcardonamedia.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

“Being an artist is not a real job. You’ve got to make a living and put food on the table. Pursuing your passion is a nice to have, but not many get to do that.” I’m sure you heard something similar from your own parents, while growing up.This is what David was told by his immigrant father when he expressed his love for drawing as a career option. There were several unforgettable moments in my conversation with David Fano, formerly Chief Product and Growth Officer at WeWork and now Founder of Teal HQ, a startup made to help job seekers. “I loved building, but didn’t necessarily love buildings.” - After he completed his Architecture studies and began working. “I’m a better starter than finisher.”- When we talked about his deeper decision to leave WeWork. What I love is that David is following his north star, which tells him you NEED to be happy at work, no matter what anyone tells you. His mission is now helping job seekers and professionals with tools and frameworks to do just that. We also talked about David’s best tips for:- someone who has an idea for a company and wants to start taking it seriously.- a job seeker to stay on their game when things are not going their way-how to know it’s time to quit a jobAnd much, much more!Follow David Fano on Social Media:https://twitter.com/davidfanohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfano/Teal's website:https://www.tealhq.com/--------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

This 50th episode of How I Got Hired is a very special one.  Have you ever felt that you have faced too much adversity? Here’s a story that will open your mind.  On March 25th 2002, Sana Khurshid was travelling with her sister on a highway in Islamabad, when they suddenly met with a deadly road accident. Her sister died on the spot while Sana's body was 95% paralysed.In the hospital, Sana was unable to talk or move any of her body parts. Her only way of communication was blinking her eyes. To get the attention of sleeping nurses, she would often bite on her ventilator tube to stop the oxygen supply and set off the alarm. After years of medical treatment, she was able to talk but physically became wheelchair-bound for the rest of her life. The iron-girl however, didn't lose heart. Sana went on to complete her studies in London, and successfully completed her LLB and then LLM. She is now a practicing lawyer in Lahore and actively works for the differently abled and is committed to make public places accessible for them everywhere. Talk about turning adversity into advocacy. Literally.I am in awe of Sana and what she has achieved. She has many words of wisdom for you, so please join us in this inspirational conversation:Sana shares the raw, unfiltered emotions of going through a trauma and what kept her pushing through, day after day.We also talk about the law, and what made her pursue it, and how she managed tasks like homework, being paralysed from the chest down. We also talk about Inclusion and what it means to be an advocate for the differently abled in Pakistan, both the daily struggles and wins. If you think you can’t do something because you face too many obstacles, this episode will make you think again. Follow Sana Khurshid on social media:https://www.instagram.com/sanakhurshid.official/https://www.facebook.com/sanakhurshid.officialLiked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

 When I watched ‘The Girl with the Broken Neck’ talk on Youtube, I knew I had to have the Speaker on this podcast.Was it because of the fact that she was born a little different from everyone else and has seen success beyond most people’s imaginations, in spite of, or rather, because of how unique she is? Or was it that she got accepted into Wharton and graduated with the highest honours?Or that she went through 7 heartbreaking rejections from the top consulting firms and considered jumping off a building, but didn’t? Or was it that she left a cushy job on Wall Street to come back to India to start a financial services business, during a recession, in spite of everyone advising her that it was a terrible idea? Or was it that under her leadership as MD and CEO, Edelweiss Asset Management has grown to $9 billion in managed assets? There’s so much to learn from Radhika Gupta and in this conversation, she shares with us the following: -Her experience growing up as the daughter of an Indian diplomat and living in India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Italy and the US and her top advice for someone who’s never lived or worked outside their city or country-Going through rejection after rejection after college, and finally getting an offer from McKinsey in Boston, where she met the senior partner who had a reputation of being a tough cookie. Radhika shares her  mindset on how to prepare for something when one has been through recent adversity and even suicidal thoughts.-As a shy person not fond of public speaking, what it is that made her agree to do the famous talk ‘The Girl with the Broken Neck?- Upon returning to India, Radhika thought “clients would bend over backwards to give me their money. I was wrong. The reality of running a business with no revenue, taking home no salary led to lots of self-doubt.” Radhika shares the juicy story of how she got hired by her very first paying client.-Her formula of hiring ‘misfits’ and why it worksRadhika's content discussed during the conversation:The Girl with the Broken Neck: https://youtu.be/GVZScZFGHVAThe article from August 2021 on Overcoming Barriers and Hiring Misfits: https://morningstar.in/posts/64636/raFollow Radhika on LinkedIn and Twitter:https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhikagupta2/https://twitter.com/iRadhikaGupta-------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

Since you are listening to this podcast, you are obviously interested in sound career advice. When it comes to jobs and careers perhaps no other platform dominates the topic as much as LinkedIn. Over 210 million jobs applications are made here monthly and 4 people get hired every minute, through contact made via LinkedIn. Given that 87% of all recruiters use this platform, it has become the go-to place for all things careers. Our guest today is at the heart of this operation. Andrew Seaman is Senior Editor at LinkedIn News, for job search and careers. Andrew writes detailed articles with actionable advice on his newsletters #GetHired and #GetAhead and interviews industry experts LIVE. In fact, in May 2021, I was fortunate enough to be on his show. Today is all about Andrew Seaman the professional and going deeper behind his journalism career at USA Today, Thompson Reuters and of course, LinkedIn.In this episode, we chat about the following:- What made him choose journalism and one precious lesson hidden in his message for today’s children- The detailed strategies that Andrew took to secure nine, yes nine Internships and how they helped his early career- What it was actually like being a White House correspondent – a job that any journalist would give an arm and leg for- Picking his field in journalism, and the detailed story behind why and how Andrew switched from political journalism to medical journalism- Applying to LinkedIn for the News Editor position, and the detailed steps Andrew took to stand out- And ensure you listen till the end, for his best piece of career advice, which might appear counter-intuituveFollow Andrew Seaman on Social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmseaman/ ; https://twitter.com/andrewmseaman ; https://www.instagram.com/andrewmseaman/                                     ********************Liked this episode? A couple of things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  3. Come hang out with me LIVE on LinkedIn/Facebook/Youtube every Friday at 2 pm CET where I answer your questions and often bring in fab guests:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SuperChargeYourselfFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/SuperChargeYourself/

Qui n'avance pas, recule. – (S)He who doesn’t advance, goes backwards- French Proverb Incidentally, my guest today is also based in France. Nida Januskis is the Associate Dean of Advancement at INSEAD, the world’s #1 business school as per the Financial Times 2021 MBA ratings. What about Harvard Business School? Well. Nida has worked there as well!  Starting her career as a financial analyst and asset manager, Nida has successfully pivoted her career to work at the very top of the food chain in the Education sector. Her versatile career has seen her change her industry, geography and even function. And in this podcast, she shares with you how she did it. In this fascinating conversation, Nida talks about how: - She turned a NO for a job at Harvard Business School to a yes: learn her anti-rejection strategy that could help you as well. - How she got back to a full-time career after a 4-year pause- How she created a new position out of nothing, as a trailing spouse- What she did when a role opened up that was several levels senior to hers and how she made herself feel ready for it- How France 24 (France’s largest broadcast news network) invited Nida to speak on national television and the best advice she received from the host of the program to calm her nerves This is a must listen for all of you who are coming back from a career pause or contemplating a major career change. Follow Nida on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nidajanuskis/Nida's segment on France24 in 2017: https://youtu.be/UxPZQ6uBzm4  (starts at the 3:42 mark)Find out more about INSEAD: https://www.insead.edu/ Liked this episode? Two things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my weekly emails called Charge-Up! .. they're no fluff no spam, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!    

How did someone who studied Shakespeare Romance and Tragedy get hired at Barclays Bank and Adobe?!  In 2021, Barclays was rated by a Linkedin Study as the #1 best employer in the UK and Adobe has consistently figured in the Fortune magazine list of best workplaces. My guest today, Dan Reed, has worked in both these sought-after companies. So I know advice will be useful to many of you.  Yet what drew me to a conversation with Dan was something else.  He is part of a growing tribe of Dads who talk about being a Dad, who want a rewarding and successful career, but not at the expense of family. And second, Dan recently started at Adobe in Digital Strategy, after 7 years at Barclays bank, and there’s an insightful story on how he got hired at Adobe, which holds lessons for many jobseekers today.  In this episode we talk about: - The exact steps Dan took to secure a job and grow at Barclays, coming from a non-traditional background- Wearing full arm tattoos at the workplace, and how and why he got inked as a teenager, considering his fear of needles!- The very personal reason Dan started his blog and podcast “The Career Dad”, how it’s resonated with men around the world and how it’s promoting gender equality- The ‘networking’ strategy Dan used to get noticed and hired at Adobe. Hint: it was not overnight but this strategy paid off, big time. It can for you too. Follow Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danreed86/Follow Dan’s blog: https://www.careerdad.co.uk/ Liked this episode? Two things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my once a month, no fluff no spam newsletter called Charge-Up, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!    

My very first guest on this podcast shared how he changed his name (as an experiment) in order to get better responses to his CV. Sounds extreme, but bias is something many jobseekers say they are concerned about, whether it is ageism, sexism, classism or racism.  So how do you deal with biases and discrimination in the recruitment process? I had a conversation on exactly this topic with Virginia Franco, a leading resume writer based in North Carolina, which is being replayed in this Sonologue. I also believe there are two types of people, when it comes to careers: Complainers and ObtainersComplainers blame their problems on everyone or everything else, yet take no action to fix their situation. Obtainers accept their challenges, embrace them, act on them and overcome them. This holds also for how you deal with Bias. You can complain about it, or you can act to minimize it by focusing on what is in your span of control. I read this quote in December 2019, and I think about it nearly every single day:The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your OWN. You do not blame them on your mother, the economy or the president. You realise that you control your OWN destiny. ~Albert EllisSo do give a listen to this short snippet and I hope it’s useful in tuning up your own approach.If interested in the full conversation, click here.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Liked this episode? Two things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my once a month, no fluff no spam newsletter called Charge-Up, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you sign up here!  

My guest today David Lancefield and I met during a storytelling mastermind, and I was fascinated by his backstory of how he made partner at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) when he was just 32 years old. That’s a really young age to make it to this level in the consulting industry and I wanted to dig deeper to get insights for all of you on what are the factors that lie behind such a “Fast Track Career”. Whether you are interested in a career in the consulting industry or not, this conversation will prove very useful for you. We go through David’s 24 year fast track career at PwC and also what made him leave it all behind, and start his own venture in the midst and peak of the biggest pandemic ever.  In this episode, David shares the following: - Best interview advice he ever received, which happened to be from his mother - What helped him to become a partner at 32, and here he breaks down his process and shares his favorite tips to help others to move up the corporate ladder  - What he did to select influential mentors, and the role they played to help him get noticed by the right people for the right opportunities - How to make sure your consulting clients love you - Those infamous case interviews! Yes, we talked about what David looks for in a potential consultant, including what NOT to do, which is some of the most useful advice I’ve ever heard - What made David start a new venture, in the midst of the biggest pandemic ever. What it really is like when you are self-employed, and how he got his first paying client Whatever your profession, some of the tips from this conversation can definitely apply to you and just may help you to fast track your own career!This in the LinkedIn post by David I referred to during the episodeWhile there, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidclancefield/Follow David Lancefield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DlancefieldDavid’s website: https://davidlancefield.com/ Sign up to David’s newsletter: https://davidlancefield.com/newsletter/-----------------------Liked this episode? Two things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my once a month, no fluff no spam newsletter called Charge-Up, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you subscribe!  https://www.superchargeyourself.com/newsletter

Jill Katz has had a fabulous career in Human Resources at companies that many of us dream of working in. She has served as a Vice President in leading apparel brands like Calvin Klein and Ann Taylor, media firm IAC and the renowned retailer Macy’s.The lessons she shares both from her own career and her insights as a senior HR leader, can be immensely valuable for you.     In this episode, Jill and I talk about:    - How she got hired at her first job right out of college, then how she got hired at Calvin Klein and how the two experiences couldn’t have been more different!- Underwear! Yes, we talked about the intimate apparel business at Calvin Klein, and how she ran the people operations there and much more- Her 70-pound (31 kilos) weight loss journey and what it meant to share it publicly on LinkedIn- How she had a successful, very senior, very well rewarded role at Macy’s and yet, felt something missing. This is something many of you will relate to. - What made Jill leave the corporate world behind without any plan, and the steps she took to start her HR Consulting firm - Assemble HR.- Most importantly, she shares her insight on how to discover your sparkle, that helps you to stand out in job interviews This is a longer conversation than usual, and worth every single minute, trust me!Jill's website: https://hrassemble.com/ Jill's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbkatz/ --------  Liked this episode? Two things:1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! 2. You will love my once a month, no fluff no spam newsletter called Charge-Up, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you subscribe!  https://www.superchargeyourself.com/newsletter  

Our guest in this episode is one of the most inspiring corporate leaders from India, who has built a career in industries spanning cars, steel, helicopters, and consulting. Bharat Wakhlu’s 35-year career brings you many insights and lessons on how to be successful in your own career, while never compromising on your values or humanity.  Set up as a trading firm in 1868, the Tata group today is a $106 billion behemoth that includes companies such as Tata Motors (owner of Jaguar and Land Rover), Taj Group of Hotels, TCS, Tata Steel etc. Chances are, if you asked anyone in India which company they would like to work in, Tata would be one of the first names on their minds.  What does it take to get hired in the Tata Group? Bharat didn’t just get a top job at Tata Motors, but was also selected for the elite and highly selective leadership program called Tata Administrative Service (TAS); going on to build an illustrious career in Tata’s steel business.  In this insightful conversation, Bharat shares: - What made him stand out during university applications to the hyper-competitive engineering and management schools in India - How does one get selected for TAS, one of the world’s most unique leadership development programmes inside a business organization - The detailed steps he took navigating internal networks to gain visibility and practice ‘Positive Politics’ - How he got recruited to head the Indian operations of a leading helicopter company, that makes the Marine-One helicopter flown by President Joe Biden - What made him leave the corporate world behind in 2016 and venture out on his own after a 35-year stint - How he got hired by his very first paying client - And some of the best leadership and networking advice you will ever hear. I took copious amount of notes during this conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Follow Bharat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatwakhlu/Bharat’s website: https://bharatwakhlu.com/ Liked this episode? Two things:You will love my once a month, no fluff no spam newsletter called Charge-Up, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you subscribe! https://www.superchargeyourself.com/newsletter2. Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !

85% of jobs that will be available in 2030, have not been invented yet.  Hence the most important thing you can do to ensure your future success is to build career agility.  What is career agility? If you google ‘career agility’, you will find the top results belong to my guest today, Marti Konstant.  Marti is a workplace futurist and best-selling author of the book ‘"Activate Your Agile Career: How Responding to Change will Inspire Your Life's Work".  Her deep thinking and intensive research on this topic is an important source of reflection for all of us.  Practicing what she preaches, in this podcast episode, we learn about Marti’s own agile career story and how to (not only survive, but) thrive, in a world of Konstant change (pun unintended).  In this episode, Marti and I talk about:  - How an early medical setback during her childhood helped create a mindset that set her up for future success  - An unusual technique she used to pitch for and land her dream job  - How she traded in a 25 year corporate tenure to make her side hustle into her main career  - As one of the foremost workplace futurists, her 3 pieces of advice on the future are something you MUST hear and think about  So limber up your ears and lets get started!  Subscribe to Agility Think, Marti's Linkedin newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/agilitythink-6625495072857214976/ Marti's website: https://www.martikonstant.com/  Liked this episode? Two things:You will love my once a month, no fluff no spam newsletter called Charge-Up, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else. Make sure you subscribe! https://www.superchargeyourself.com/newsletter 2. Tell three of your closest friends! And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !   

Once a banker, always a banker. Once a teacher always a teacher. Once an engineer always an engineer. Nope. Take the plunge, make the leap, change careers. People all over the world do it. If you want to, you can too.In this episode, I share:- how you know when it's time to make a change- Four barriers that are preventing you from taking the leap from Career A to Career B- The advice about career change from the Head of Career Services at INSEAD, my business school, that has stayed with me 12 years later- My 7 step approach on how to change careers, aptly called the VITAMIN, to help you think and act clearly, step by stepThink of this episode as your very own private conversation with your career coach!What resonated with you from the conversation? Connect with me on Linkedin and share your favourite takeaway and how you will implement it in your daily life, I'd love to hear from you!Liked this episode? It's from my once a month, no fluff no spam newsletter called Charge-Up, where I share my favourite career insights from movies, TV shows, news and my own personal experiences, that I don't share anywhere else.Make sure you subscribe!https://www.superchargeyourself.com/newsletterEnjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !

My guest today teaches people how to fall in love with their work, just like they fall in love with their life partner.  It doesn't always happen overnight, but the effort it takes to get there is worth it.Dr Benjamin Ritter has a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a focus on value congruence and job satisfaction, and knows a thing or two about our topic today. In today's conversation on the How I Got Hired Podcast , Ben shares his own squiggly path and how that has led to his current success:- Knocking on doors and got hired to work as a Graduate Assistant to finance his graduate program- Turning a voluntary opportunity into a paying gig. What?- Dealing with rejections for 2.5 years after graduation- Getting hired for unusual jobs over the years, because he chose to say 'yes' to everything, make unforgettable memories and saved money for studies.(Think zombie, mannequin at the museum etc!)- His 3 step process to fall in love with your work.. and so much more.Follow Benjamin on LinkedIn here.Dr Ritter's website here.Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn here, with your favourite takeaway from an episode, I'd love to hear from you.

"Sorry, your position has been made redundant."Similar to so many of you, this is what happened to Jay in May 2021. He lives in London, notorious for its high cost of living. Going back to his parents' home was not an option, because of the lockdown and for their own safety. So, what did Jay do? What he does best: he made a video and posted it on LinkedIn.Now, no matter what people say: It takes courage to dance around on LinkedIn, It takes courage to say: 'Hey I need a job, can you help?' And it takes courage to do it in your own authentic style: which adopts genderless fashion.Jay Beech did ALL three. The video that Jay posted has received nearly a million views on LinkedIn, 25,000 likes, and a lot of attention, some good, some not so good.  Here is the good. He got 30 interview calls and 8 offers. In just 3 weeks! All during a pandemic.  How did Jay create this magic? Listen to find out, and learn.Jay's viral video on LinkedIn: hereFollow Jay on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayybeech/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybeech/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayybeech Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn here, with your favourite takeaway from an episode, I'd love to hear from you.

What are two occupations you would rarely hear in the same sentence?An airline pilot and a co-founder of a burger chain!Today I am speaking with Rajat Jaiswal: Senior Capitan at one of the largest airlines in India, and co-founder of Wat-A-Burger: India’s largest homegrown burger chain. What? Now that gives a burger with wings a whole new meaning. 😊In this rich conversation, Rajat and I talk about:- What made him apply to flight school, and the gruelling process and uncertainty he had to go through to finally be able to sit in the pilot's seat.- The hiring process to get accepted by two of the top airlines in India- What made him open a burger chain and how he competed with goliaths like Burger King and McDonalds in the fast food sector... and so much more!So, ladies and gentlement, fasten your seat belts and get ready for the flight!Follow Rajat on LinkedIn here.If you're in India, locate the nearest Wat-a-Burger hereEnjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts here, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn here, with your favourite takeaway from an episode, I'd love to hear from you.

How on earth did an education and training consultant from the UK get hired for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, relocating to Oman in the Middle East?It’s a brilliant story, listen to this podcast episode to find out. Stella is a great example of what is waiting on the other side of fear and the power of taking consistent action. What action? Being visible on LinkedIn and how it can change your life!!In this episode, Stella Da Silva shares her career journey, and how boosting her presence on LinkedIn landed her projects around the world. The people who handed Stella these opportunities: are folks she'd never met!!We talked about:- Stella's first post on LinkedIn and how it fared- How she got a call, out of the blue, to work in Saudi Arabia. Then  in Oman.  - How age need not hold people back (she started posting  on social media at 47) - How to deal with trolls (Hint: she disarms them with kindness)- How she gets paid to appear on webinars, panels and workshops beyond her day jobIf lessons from this episode don't help you to unlock the power of the LinkedIn platform, I don't know what will!Follow Stella on:- LinkedIn here- Clubhouse: @stellaliciousEnjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

Bad day? Bad month? Bad year? Want to quit your job? Wait !! Listent to this podcast episode first! Six sure shot signs you're unhappy at work.Does your job feel like a dream or scream? Does your boss make you dream or scream?What's your current situation? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦-𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐱?Enjoy this quick handy guide to get you thinking about your own career strategy.Download here: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/dreamscreamEnjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

"On December 2nd, 2019, I was done. That day, I handed in my resignation for a job I spent my entire career wanting & working for. The truth is ... I didn’t want to stay. My boss didn’t see my value, I wasn’t performing well & the culture, not a fit. At 56, after over thirty years in creative roles as VP at J. Walter Thompson, on the client-side & my last woo hoo as a Managing Consultant, I jumped back into the job market. Realizing all over again how painful & difficult the process was. That's precisely why I started Portfoliorocket.com."If you're in the mood for powerful storytelling full of hope, suspense and drama, then you are in for a treat!Loren Greiff comes from the world of Advertising, Marketing and Recruiting. And has pivoted to entrepreneurship during the biggest pandemic the world has ever seen.How did she do it? What does it take to get hired in Advertising for roles that aren't, well, advertised?Listen to the show to find out!Follow Loren on LinkedIn here.For more on Loren, check her website here.Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

“I’m never going to do business.”*Goes and works at an aviation company and expands the business.“I heard about this concept called Business School. Harvard has one? Cool!”*Gets into HBS.“I had 6 job offers during MBA campus interviews.”*Takes the lowest paying job, with pretty much the worst interview experience, ever.“I wanted to move to a country where they speak French or German”*Gets transferred to a country where they speak neither.Careers are built not by meticulously planning every detail, but by embracing unexpected and unimagined opportunities. If you are looking for lots of laughs and lots of learnings, this is a conversation you cannot miss.The episode is called: Embrace the UnexpectedMy guest today: Brenda Bence has built mega brands for Fortune 100 companies like Procter & Gamble where she headed multi-million dollar brands, first based in the U.S., then in Europe and then in Asia.Then in 2002, at her career peak, Brenda made the leap, and started her own coaching business, which now has offices in Asia and the US. There’s so much in this chat:-How Brenda got hired right out of university, and how she turned a NO to a YES-How she got hired by P&G (lots of giggles guaranteed)-How she got hired by her very first paying clientEach story is unforgettable and the 51 minutes fly by!Join Brenda and me in the unexpected and fascinating journey through her very successful and very squiggly career. You won’t fail to be inspired!Brenda's new book The Forgotten Choice can be purchased here. If you'd like the companion guide, send your proof of purchase to books@brendabence.comFollow Brenda Bence on LinkedIn here.For all other social channels as well as to sign up to Brenda's newsletter: www.BrendaBence.comEnjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

I don't know anyone who doesn't love a good reinvention story. Especially career reinvention. Think of the most famous people in the world, and they've reinvented themselves.And ordinary people like you and me? Yes, us too.But to go from industrial design, to creative strategy, to innovation, to teaching college students, to now helping leaders be the leader they want to be...How do you even start? How do you deal with that fear?And can social media help or hinder?To talk about all of this and more, I'm delighted to have Stefano Di Lollo on the podcast.In this episode, Stefano shares the exact steps he took to leave a safe, well paying career in industrial design and the journey he took to the Leadership Coach and Facilitator path he enjoys today.Follow Stefano on here on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.The livestreams I referred to during the podcast:1. How to be creative in your career (April 2021)2. How to reinvent your career (May 2021)Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

'Carpe Diem' is a famous Latin phrase roughly translating as 'Sieze the Day!'Our next guest embodies this spirit and how!What is it like to work out of a boat? Not on holiday, not for fun, but as your new permanent office? Are you ready to 'Seas the day'? I invite you to google search the following:a. Digital Nomadb. Laptop lifestyleI can bet you, the images that come up are of 20 something's on a beach with Ray Bans and a drink. Am I right?The last person you would imagine leading a digitally nomadic life is a CEO with 25 years of senior corporate experience.In his corporate career, Abel Staveren has held CFO and CEO positions in the shipping industry with postings in London, Singapore, Norway, Switzerland and LuxembourgNow, Abel and his wife Adrienne travel full-time as digital nomads. They divide the year into three or four blocks, spending each block in a different country. In 2020, Q1 was spent in Stellenbosch South Africa, Q2 in Singapore, Q3 sailing their boat back from Scotland to the Netherlands and Q4 in Algarve, Portugal. They just arrived back from Portugal and are getting the boat ready to go sailing around the UK.In this fascinating episode, Abel shares:> The highly unusual circumstances in which he was hired at his first job> What prompted him to stop traditional work where he needed to be physically present, and become a digital nomad - the answer will surprise you> How he got hired by his first paying client> His favourite career advice, which he learnt from the creator of the most famous syndicated daily comic strip in the world> How a cuss word is the best piece of financial advice you've probably ever heardThis episode has been an eye opener for me and it will certainly be for you, hope you enjoy listening! So let's lift the achor and sail into this delightful conversation.Connect with Abel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelvanstaveren/Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

What is one thing that's free, and can make a deep impact on your job search, as well as your career?It's LinkedIn: both your presence and engagement on the platform.In this episode, I share 4 tips to help you self audit your profile: related to your profile pic, background banner, headline and the 'about' section.Download the LinkedIn profile checklist here: https://www.superchargeyourself.com/LIprofileEnjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was a famous book written by the great novelist John le Carre.Inspired by that title, today's episode has a special guest who has hired talent for the Intelligence community and has reinvented her own career many times over. Lee Andrese has had a phenomenal career as a secondary school teacher, a cowgirl and tractor trailer driver, before moving to Talent Aquisition!Over her career, Lee has personally filled 3000 positions at Fortune 100 companies and trained 2000 recruiters. Previously, she served as the head of the Aquent Studios’ Government practice introducing innovative solutions to attract talent for the US Federal Government, Civilian and DoD agencies, including the Intelligence Community. So, how did Lee get there?Listen to learn all about career reinvention.In this juicy episode, Lee talks about:- an incident that changed her career outlook, very early in her life- what made her change her name in college- how she made the change from high school teacher to heading a staffing business- why she showed up to an important interview in crutches (and what followed)- how she carved a niche in hiring for the intelligence community- what prompted her to leave her employer after 21 years and start out on her own- and much moreDon't even think about missing this episode!Follow Lee's work on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/landrese/Here she is jumping off a plane!Lee's website:https://www.akathame.com/Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

Bob Burg is a hugely successful writer and sought after speaker who’s built his entire life’s work on the concept of GIVING.His magnum opus, a book called “The Go-Giver”, co-authored with John David Mann, is a  Wall Street Journal  and BusinessWeek  Bestseller, and has sold nearly a million copies and translated into 29 languages.  Arianna Huffington, Seth Godin and Stephen Covey recommend it as a must read.  Here's a quote I love from his book: "Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving…. Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”In this podcast, Bob and I have a rich converstion on:- How he started his career and why he needed to pivot pretty quickly- How he started his firm Burg Communications and what helped him make it successful- His definitions of selling, giving, price and value- His views on the reputation of 'sales' over the past 40 years- How a job seeker can use principles from the book to create value ... and much, much moreWhether you are a job seeker, business owner or an employee, I promise you: this conversation on creating a giving and value based mindset will definitely help your career. Follow Bob's work: https://burg.com/Click here to get a copy of 'The Go-Giver': A little story about a powerful business idea.Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ 

Facing a challenging scenario at your workplace? Expecting to get laid off? Having trouble dealing with your boss?Chances are, the Evil HR Lady can help.Suzanne Lucas helps you understand what your boss is thinking, whether you should contact a lawyer and what your chances are of getting severance. Her hit blog 'The Evil HR Lady' garners half a million views across platforms monthly and provides valuable counsel across a range of scenarios. In this stellar conversation, Suzanne shares with us: -        How she landed up in HR at Wyeth, a giant pharmaceutical company, and there’s a great lesson here for those of us who are a little confused about our passion -        An unusual job interview experience that helped her decide between two job offers, and there's a great lesson there if you ever fall into that predicament -        Moving from the US to Europe and noticing the clear differences in employment practices -        How her blog 'The Evil HR Lady' got started and how she landed writing gigs at big names like CBS, Business.com etc. -        The perception and reputation of HR today, and whether there’s been any change in the last 20 years -        Her favourite tips for someone who thinks they might be losing their job. This is a longer conversation and worth every single minute, trust me!Follow Suzanne's work:Blog: http://www.evilhrlady.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RealEvilHRLadyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/evilhrladyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannemlucas/Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ 

If you're looking for confidence and clarity on your career path, AND how to get hired in your dream orgnanisations, this is the episode for you.If you think you're different and no one is going to want you because of those differences, this episode is for you. Nikki Barua is co-founder of a company called Beyond Barriers which helps global organizations accelerate women in leadership by democratizing access to high-performance training and executive coaching. Nikki’s success has been featured in Forbes and Fortune magazine, and today we are going to have a chat about her own barriers and how she converted them into breakthroughs, so that we will distill concrete takeaways for all our listeners.In this brilliant episode, Nikki shares:- How she left India for the US on a one way ticket, with few hundred bucks in her pocket and a dream in her heart, sounds cliche, but this is exactly what happened! Nikki was keen on making it on her own. - How she got hired in a country where she was a minority immigrant, and her criteria for selecting the next move, where she shares a real example in her case- How we all have two jobs to do: our day job as well as our career, and how we need to manage both- How she started her company and podcast a couple of weeks before the pandemic hit the stop button on all her plans, and how she adapted, very successfully!- The process to converting her ideas and codified practices into a book, and her top tips for the aspiring authors out there!Whatever your gender, don't miss this episode, it's worth every minute!Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenikkibarua/Nikki's beautiful post on LinkedIn about her father that I mentioned during the show here. The Beyond Barriers website: https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com/The podcast episode I referred to with Mallun Yen: click here. Enjoyed the show? Tell three of your closest friends!And please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

Interesting careers are always squiggly and this isn't any different in John's case.John Espirian, a LinkedIn superstar, has worked as a Call Center agent, then manager, then Quality Assurance tester at large companies like Fujitsu, then technical copyrighter and now, B2B website writer and overall LinkedIn nerd.If you follow John on LinkedIn, there's a good chance you'll be "noticed, remembered and preferred". Now who doesn't want that?In this episode, John shares:- His fascinating career journey where in 2009 the rug got pulled from under his feet and he was forced to give entrepreneurship a try for 6 months - How he got hired by his first two paying clients- How a simple but thought provoking question from his mentor changed his entire approach to his brand #RelentlesslyHelpful- Three types of people on any social media platform: creators, contributors and consumers, which one are you? - How a job seeker can get in front of the right audience and noticed, without selling themselves, and so much more.This is the perfect episode for someone who wants to leverage LinkedIn to get ahead in their career, don't miss it!John's post on the name pronunciation feature on LinkedIn is here.Follow John's work on LinkedIn here and if you'd like to connect with him, remember to include the secret word!John's website: https://espirian.co.uk/Hope you enjoy the show!  Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !  https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

 This is probably one of the most unique career stories you would have ever heard.  Dirk De Muynck had it all: a cushy executive job at a large Swedish automotive giant, a comfortable life and wide acclaim as a manager of reputation. Till one day in 2014 when it was all taken away from him and Dirk had to re-invent himself.  One day, in the midst of a traffic jam, Dirk had an epiphany that not only changed his life, but the lives of hundreds of people in Belgium. He moved from being a savior of reputations, to a savior of lives. Dirk runs CoolXpress, a medical transport company, that uses motorcycles to  transport medical tissue, liquids and pharma products to hospitals. He and his team often race against time on Belgium’s hyper-congested highways to get donor body organs to operating rooms across the country.   In this special episode, Dirk talks about: - How a hand-written letter he sent started his career at Volvo in the 1990's  - A bizarre interview with his future boss which didn't exactly go as he expected - How he handled the painful separation from Volvo after nearly two decades there - How he returned to an old, forgotten hobby that drove him, literally, towards his eureka moment - How he pitched his business idea dozens of times facing rejection after rejection, until he saw success with one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations – the Red Cross This is a very special episode which teaches us that we can reinvent ourselves at any time in our life. Don’t miss it! To learn from about Dirk or reach out to him:Email: hello@CoolXpress.euInstagram: @OnTheMoveWebsite: http://www.coolxpress.eu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddemuynck/ Hope you enjoy the show!  Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers !  https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985 And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ 

Which is the dream company you always wanted to work for? Many people say these two: Apple and Disney. Jeff Archambault has worked with both of these iconic companies. A short stint at Apple, followed by a long and illustrious 25 year career at the Walt Disney Company, where he served in leadership roles in Finance, Operations, Corporate Communications and CSR. Drawing on all his hard earned lessons from the corporate world, he has reinvented himself as an Executive Coach, a Lecturer and a Mentor to startups. He is busier than ever. Which made it extremely hard to get hold of him for this podcast! Jeff is a strong believer in the power of networks, relationships and in taking a 'global' view of your career. After all, its a small world - just like the name of every child's all-time favorite ride in Disneyland. In this episode we talk with Jeff about: - How armed with a Stanford MBA he pivoted from Wall Street to Disney, via Silicon Valley- His expat experiences as an American moving to Paris to work in Apple and then Disneyland- Dealing with hostile worker unions in France- Reinventing himself as a lecturer, coach and startup mentor after a 40 year corporate career - Dollops of his best advice for ambitious career professionalsDon't miss this ride! You have a fast pass ticket right to the head of the queue :-) Follow Jeff's work on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-archambault-2160856/Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

I'd like you to close your eyes for a moment. Go ahead, do it.I want you to think of the biggest truck out there. Now I'd like you to think of who's driving that truck.Now think of where that truck goes to get washed, after a night of driving.And who do you see running that truckwash place?Open your eyes now.I bet the last thing you pictured is a petite, determined and no-nonsense WOMAN!This is a very special episode, released on International Day of Women's Rights,  where Bouchra Hashassi shares her very unique story:- Navigating a career in Banking and becoming a Mom at a young age simultaneously- Taking private diction lessons so that her native accent was almost wiped out when she spoke Dutch- How she got the idea to start a truckwash company (hint, like with most ideas, it was a very personal reason)- How she handled sexism and racism on daily basis in a highly male dominated industry and continued to push through- How her truckwash company became the largest upon its launch in the entire Belgium and Netherlands- Her favourite tips for jobseekers and entrepreneurs when faced with obstacles and how she converted every single obstacle into an opportunity...and so much more.Don't miss this precious conversation!Find out more about Boushra and her work here:https://www.washville.be/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bouchrahashassi/?originalSubdomain=beHope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

Job search shouldn't be this hard. That's what she said.Who?Kamara Toffolo, ladies and gentlemen!Who is she and what does she do? She is the "Door Opener" who helps you get inside and interview for your dream job. Kamara Toffolo is a resume writer, LinkedIn consultant, and job search strategist who helps her clients to land great-fitting gigs.How?Through her services: -Resume Kickassery-LinkedIn Badassery-Job search whoop assOk, I'm drying my laughter tears now!!Ok, on a serious note, it's not too difficult to help someone with their career, when you've already experienced big career changes, learned how to earn that well-deserved promotion, or the next career transition.Kamara, who is a LinkedIn Top Voice 2020 (and also JobScan Top Follow 2019 & 2021) shares her top tips on a myriad of subjects and shares her experience on:- how she landed her first job without stepping into an interview room, on other other side of the country(!)- the most under-rated way to get a job abroad- how she started and stood out on her entrepreneurship journey in a very crowded niche - her favourite tips to help you with your resume- and so much more!Follow Kamara's work:https://kamaratoffolo.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kamaratoffoloLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamarat/Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

Coaches always need coaches.Today's episode is a very special one for me. Dorothy Dalton, global Talent Management Strategist and Certified Career Coach, has been my coach for over two years.In this episode, Dorothy shares her career story where she:- Talks about how she started her career in the heavily male dominated steel industry in the 1980's- Worked with unions who initially refused to be in the same room as her (because of her gender) and earned their respect-Replaced her sick boss and learnt the ins and outs of a brand new job (Sales and Marketing) in a new language (French)!-Shares what made her start her career coaching firm over ten years ago (hint: it was a very personal reason)- Shares her 3 step formula to help jobseekers who deal with unconscious bias at the interview stage- guides jobseekers to understand when it is time to enlist the help of a professional coach (hint, it's always a HARD decision), and so much more.Don't miss this conversation, it's one of my favourites!Follow Dorothy's work:https://3plusinternational.com/https://dorothydalton.com/https://twitter.com/dorothydaltonHope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

Amy Blaschka says "Once you have your story, it changes everything—including how others perceive, pay, partner with, and promote you."Amy is a social media ghostwriter and helps CEOs and Business Founders craft their stories to communicate and connect better through custom-written content. As a long-time leadership contributor for Forbes, Amy is an expert on personal transformation and its impact on career growth. In this revealing conversation, Amy shares with us her non-linear career journey from advertising to branding, to becoming the CEO of a non profit, and what prompted her to leave a cushy job and start out a writing career in 2011. Reflecting on her own journey and an arsenal of advice she reserves for her executive clients, in this podcast episode Amy shares plenty of tips on how job seekers can stand out in a crowded labour market.You don't want to miss this conversation!Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyblaschka/Amy's website: https://www.amyblaschka.com/Amy on Twitter: @amyblaschkaAmy on Instagram: @amyblaschkaHope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

Anything is possible when you put your mind to it and invoke good karma. You can get a job in the Hotel industry. That too during the pandemic, when the sector has seen THE most challenging business environment of our times. Daniella Moorby is General Manager at the largest privately owned hospitality company in the United Kingdom. Listen to the incredible story of how Daniella pivoted her career: - Changing her function from HR Director to General Management- Relocating to another city- All in the middle of a global pandemic Daniella is living proof that being sincere and talented in what you do, showing kindness, and excercising empathy can open new doors for your career. In this lively conversation, Daniella shares some golden tips from her senior HR leadership roles in global companies, to help you to get ahead, not only in your job search, but also get promoted and appreciated within the organisation.We also talk about frequent international moves, the impact that can have on your family, and how to manage both in the best way that works for you.This is a great listen, don't miss it!Connect with Daniella on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-moorby/Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/ 

Austin Belcak's LinkedIn headline says: “I help people land amazing jobs without applying online”. That is exactly how he landed his dream job, doing sales at Microsoft, and received offers from others like Google and Twitter.  This is  what he teaches others today.  Austin’s job search strategies have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, USA Today etc. and now we take a deeper dive at them in this podcast. In this engaging conversation, Austin and I chat about:- The detailed steps he took to land multiple offers at tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Twitter- How he got a job when he had little relevant experience- How he convinced a company that rejected him, to finally hire him- How to select the right job when you have multiple offers- The detailed step by step approach he took to land 3 promotions at Microsoft in 5 yearsand so much more...This is a much longer and deeper conversation than other episodes, but it's worth every minute of your time, I promise you!Connect with Austin on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/abelcak/Austin's website:https://cultivatedculture.com/Austin's podcast:https://cultivatedculture.com/djs-podcast/Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

How do you get hired by a prestigious international organization like the World Economic Forum? Based in Paris, Joanna Gordon is a strategic marketing and corporate affairs executive with a very unique, international footprint. Her specialty is working with CEOs from all over, and she collaborates closely with the management teams of Fortune 1000 companies to develop their World Economic Forum engagement strategies. Today, she is also the convenor of one of the world's most prominent conferences on Artificial Intelligence - Transform.AI Prior to starting her own firm in 2012, Joanna was at Salesforce and before that, she was Head of the Information Technology Industry at the World Economic Forum. In this telling conversation, Joanna shares some insightful career and life lessons that will help you reflect on  your OWN career. For example, when do you really, really get the full ROI of an expensive MBA? How can your family and friends help further your career interests? And what do you when you don't get the opportunities you were seeking?Follow Joanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-gordon-a16496/Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

First Career: Potato Farming ConsultantSecond Career: Car and Medical Devices SalesmanThird Career: Real Estate and Property DevelopmentFourth Career: Vice President at leading global healthcare and consulting companiesNow: Coach specializing in Men over 35. Phew...Andrew Richards is the master of extreme career change and has reinvented himself at every stage of his life. He now shares his wisdom to help others, especially men in mid careers, to meet life's challenges head on. In this conversation over Andrew's very, very squiggly career, we talk about how sometimes he followed his nose,  listening to his instincts and doing what he loved, and other times he followed the money, making sensible decisions to ensure sustainable income to pay the bills. So hop in, come along for the ride. This cracking conversation is highly recommended for anyone navigating career change or looking to do so. Follow Andrew on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrichardscoach/Hope you enjoy the show! Please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this resource for Job Seekers ! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

In 2011, India won the Cricket World Cup after a long wait of 28 years.  11 players made 1.3 billion people rejoice.  My next guest was the Strength and Fitness coach of this team. What a dream job to have! Ramji Srinivisan is a Strength & Conditioning Coach who has trained the who’s who in the sports world:  -the world’s best cricket players like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli, -Narain Kartikeyan in the Super Formula Grand Prix in Japan -and many rising stars in tennis, badminton, sailing, fencing and other sports. Given the pandemic last year decimated the fitness industry by closure of gyms, it has also led to an increased interest in personal fitness and wellbeing, which could very well see a major revival and exponential growth of careers in this sector in 2021. The rise of fitness at home through companies like Peloton, Gymshark & Echelon is just one indicator of the growing demand. Consequently, these days Ramji is in very high demand, so I was excited for him to come to the podcast and share with us his career journey.In this conversation, Ramji shares:- How he made a career pivot at the age of 29 under challenging personal circumstances- How he open up a fitness center and got his first client: a famous tennis player- How he got hired as the strength and fitness of the Indian cricket team- How he trained this team to win the Cricket World Cup in 2011- Some juicy tidbits about the leadup to the big day- The future of the health and fitness industry- and so much more.Don't miss the episode!Follow Ramji on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramji-srinivasan-a728a16/Ramji's fitness company: http://www.sportsdynamix.in/Hope you the show, and please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this Job Seeker's resources! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985  And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

Landing your dream job means persuading someone that you are the best person for the position. My next guest not only practices the art of persuasion for a living, but teaches it par excellence. Kolarele Sonaike is a practicing barrister at the prestigious Chambers of 1, Essex Court in London. He is also a Communications Skills coach and the creator of the acclaimed “Great Speech podcast”.In this powerful conversation, Kola talks about:1.       How he went from getting average grades in school to studying Law at the University of Westminster2.       How he secured a role at a prestigious law firm in spite of multiple obstacles, including blatant racism in the legal profession3.       The very peculiar way he was welcomed by a senior barrister on his first day4.       How he started a communication skills consultancy as a side hustle 5.       How 95% of job seekers ignore this one particular skill that can help them land their dream jobsFollow Kola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolarelesonaike/Kola’s website and podcast: https://www.greatspeech.co/Hope you the show, and please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this Job Seeker's resources! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985  And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Visit my site to learn more about me:https://www.superchargeyourself.com/

You cannot miss this episode! It is densely packed with more insights and wisdom than one would think possible in a 49-minute podcast.   Kevin D. Turner is Managing Partner at TNT Brand Strategist with over 30 years of experience in all significant business aspects. Starting his career at Sony and progressing to National Sales Manager, he then served as a VP of Venture Capital at Stone Holdings, CEO of American Teachers Inc, VP of Sales & Marketing at Thomas Nelson, and TurneRRounD. Even led the global expansion of the Nonprofit 50, American Heart Association, into 140 countries, as their Director of International Development and Strategy.   In this episode, Kevin shares some insightful stories on:  ► Writing handwritten letters to companies as a teenager landed him an unforgettable internship in Tokyo► Landing a dream job at Sony in 1987 in the era of the Black Monday stock market crash► Propelling sales revenue at Sony from $10M to $120M in less than 18 months► Transitioning to the world of nonprofit and helped the American Heart Association rapidly internationalize its operations from 40 to 140 countries by hiring people globally, over Skype► Creating a job for himself, on more than one occasion, in an area he wasn’t an expert yet► Interviewing with the board of a company, during a Saturday night dinner, where the waiter got his order wrong, on purpose► Relocating to a new city with his family and things didn't quite go according to plan► Surviving an interview by someone whose position he was there to take► Building a thriving business and marriage while working alongside his wife► Sharing practical tips to get Job Seekers the edge in the present environment  ...And so much more!  Absolutely one of my favorite episodes where Kevin shares a life's wealth of knowledge in under an hour. Get a ringside seat, grab a pen, paper, and enjoy listening!  Follow Kevin D Turner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/president/ Enjoy the show, and please leave a great review on Apple Podcasts, as it would mean a lot to me and hopefully help others discover this Job Seeker's resources! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985  And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/ 

Can your career recover from an 8 year maternity break? The answer is a resounding YES. YES. YES. In November 2020, Shravani Dang was conferred with the Fulcrum Lifetime Achievement Award by India's Public Relations community.  Her four decade long illustrious career spans working in leadership roles and boardroom positions at some of the most prominent companies in tech, financial services, education and not for profit sectors. As she reflects on her career in this exclusive conversation,  which is also one of the frankest exchanges I have had with any of my guests, Shravani speaks about:- the importance of mentors early in your career, - relaunching her career after a long maternity break, - making successful career transitions, and- how she dealt with challenges specific to women leaders ... ultimately attaining the highest lifetime achievement honour in her field of practice. I hope this is just the inspiration you were looking for, as you reflect on your own career ambitions for 2021 during this holiday season. Follow Shravani Dang on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/advisordang/Enjoyed the show? Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

Jonathan Tesser holds a job many dream of.  He gets to market and promote New York City and its five boroughs to the rest of the world, helping it gain more tourists, business investments and spread its dynamic image globally. Learn in this podcast how he landed this dream job as VP Research and Insights at NYC & Co. and his amazing career journey that spans working at some of the world's most admired companies including Heineken, ABC Television, Viacom and New York Magazine. In 40 minutes, we travel across many subjects including careers, social media, going back to work for good bosses and Jonathan's passion for sharing knowledge to help smart yet confused young professionals advance their careers. So join us in this journey, as we travel everywhere and land in the world's favourite city, the Big Apple: New York. Jon's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-tesser-a2a1852/Jon's website:  https://www.tesstimony.net/Jon's blog on Medium: https://mahler101.medium.com/Jon on Sonal's Live show #SuperChargeFridays: https://fb.watch/2l0Blqymtf/Enjoyed the show? Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985And finally, connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

Sarah Johnston, also known as the 'Briefcase Coach', has helped hundreds of people find amazing jobs at top Fortune 100 and 500 companies including UnitedHealth Group, AT&T, Cardinal Health, Alphabet, JPMorgan Chase, Home Depot, Nike and more. She was recognized as a Top Voice on Careers by LinkedIn and her opinions sought by the BBC, ABC, Inc. and BusinessInsider.In this special episode we turn the focus to trailing spouses, who need to accompany their partners to new locations. How do you land a job when you move to a new city or a new country and have no local connections? We also discuss how to find jobs during a financial recession - something many people are grappling with today. So pack your briefcase and join us on this special audio journey!Links mentioned in the show:Sarah's website: https://www.briefcasecoach.com/Sarah's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBriefcaseCoachSarah's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdjohnston/The LinkedIn Learning course on the Hidden Job Market: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/find-a-job-in-the-hidden-job-marketEnjoyed the show? Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/

From the United Nations, to the G20, to the Vatican, Vikas Pota has spent the last decade redefining education by creating awareness on the importance of teachers and their profession. He pioneered the widely known 'Global Teacher Prize' - considered by many to be 'The Oscars' of the teaching profession. In this frank conversation, we chat about how Vikas shifted careers from banking, to consulting and finally to education. He outlines the importance of relationships and how that helped him to get hired by a client, as their CEO. Vikas also opines on the future of work, studying from home and what skills we will all need in the future. Follow Vikas on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikaspota/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/VikasPota) here.Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

People who sell for a living must be awesome at pitching themselves for new jobs, right? Amy Volas, LinkedIn Top Voice in Sales 2020 & Founder of Avenue Talent Partners, has had a stellar career as a sales leader at Yahoo!, Indeed.com and Ziprecuiter, personally closing over $ 100 million in revenues. Today she helps startups recruit the best talent in sales. Hear Amy dish out some compelling advice on how to sell yourself and close the deal with  your next employer.  Follow Amy Volas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvolas/Join the Weekly Virtual Sales Happy Hour:  https://www.thursdaynightsales.com/Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

Often our careers get hit by a storm, leaving us stranded in the rain. Learn how Steve Wohlenhaus, CEO of Weatherology, coverted a negative event early in his career into a catalyst that led him to create his own company and find a path towards good weather. He and I have a very frank discussion on all things leadership. Find out more about Steve at Weatherology.com and download the free app!Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

If you’re on LinkedIn even rarely, there’s a good chance you’ve come across one of David Wee's insightful posts. That's how I met him and I instantly knew that I wanted to get to know him better! David and I chat about how he got his gigs serving  both governments and large private companies like GE, J&J etc. in senior leadership roles. Join me as we get to know David and his career path better. And bring a pen and notepad!Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

This was my very first conversation with Neil Bearden, and it was such a treat. Have a listen and I dare you to not laugh. Neil has an unusual story that leads up to becoming a tenured professor at one of the world's best business schools and starting his own company.Neil helps companies and individuals identify and tell their greatest stories. Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbearden/Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

I discovered Marilyn through her podcast “Who Run the World” which features female leaders from the Middle East with powerful personal stories.Marilyn is living proof that your career does not have to be linear. We talk about how a random meeting changed her career trajectory, landing her the prestigious job of Chief Marketing officer at one of the world's largest real estate companies. Such a fab conversation!  Follow her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynzakhour/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/permanenthunger/)Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

Listen to a frank conversation with Greg Brenner from the University of Miami & UHealth.  Also known as The HR Dad, Greg synthesizes powerful lessons learned from being a father into timless principles for the workplace.  During this episode we talk about how he reinvented his career after being forced to close his business in 2001. A journey that so many of us are navigating today. Follow Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbrenner/Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985

Ahmad Imam is Ambassador for Success Resources in Australia. He has dominated LinkedIn and made the platform his own, becoming a social media personality and building an engaged following of 500k+ in a little over 18 months. Listen to this candid conversation and learn from Ahmad's experience washing dishes in a pizzeria, how an unexpected gift changed his career trajectory and how he landed an amazing opportunity to represent some of the world's most inspring personalities. Follow Ahmad @TheAhmadImam across social media.Enjoyed the show? Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn, I'd love to hear from you!https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalbahl/Do leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it would mean a lot to me! https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/how-i-got-hired/id1536817985