Episodes

If you have spent more than 10 minutes on LinkedIN, your feed will be flooded with #fakefluencers. “Coaches” that provide zero value and just want to take your money. Being a self-proclaimed a career/life coach is the new hot job. People with zero creds or real success. Time to cut through the BS and showcase those coaches that are the real deal, like Sarah Johnston. They know what they are talking about, add real value and genuinely care about you and my guest Sarah Johnston does just that. Sarah Johnston is a former corporate recruiter and industry "insider" who got tired of seeing talented high-achievers get passed over for opportunities because they did not have the right marketing documents or know how to position themselves in interviews. She launched the Briefcase Coach in 2017 and has had the privilege of partnering with job seekers all over the world. She's been featured in Inc, HuffPost, Reader's Digest and more and was named one of the Top Job Search Coaches to Follow i…

Some things you cant teach: 1. Tenacity 2. Enthusiasm 3. Being Yourself My guest this week Nico De Bruyn is a shining example of all. His energy is contagious and I am proud to call him a new friend. We will dig into how to create a killer brand on LinkedIN, being authentic and being yourself. Everyone has a journey and a story to tell and sometimes its really humbling to sit back, open your ears and listen. You will be amazed by all the synergy and mutual value add that can be created. It’s so incredible to connect with tremendous, inspiring young creators and influencers like Nico who always add value, authenticity and showcase their inner tenacity. I thank Nico for being a sounding board, an inspiration and a friend.

I thought it would be fun to do a quick solo episode to tell my origin story in full. How I pivoted into the world of recruiting and haven't looked back. I hope that you enjoy! Thanks for listening and subscribing.

Aside from the loss of someone close, losing your job is one of the worst things that can happen to someone. Whether you are let go, downsized or fired, whatever you want to call it, it's devastating. When I got let go from VaynerMedia about 4 years ago, it was the lowest point in my life. I was broken and didn't know what to do next. Millions of thoughts ran through my mind: What was I going to tell my wife, my friends? How was I ever going to get another job in advertising again? Is this really what to be doing? But at that moment, I had to dig down deep, harness my inner tenacity and drive forward. The rest as you know, is history. On E6 of #ThePOZCast, I interviewed Minnie Damle, the Head of HR of Vayner who actually fired me 4 years ago. We talk about that, what you should do if you feel that you may be underperforming, what to do if you get let go and a whole lot more. This episode brings it home full circle for me. Never burn bridges. Never let one moment define you. Sometime…

I believe in always learning and always evolving otherwise you will fall behind, quick. If you cant be open or humble enough to learn and be inspired from someone half your age then you shouldn't be in the game at all. Thrilled to drop E5 w/ Justin Nguyen as we talk all things "non-traditional career paths." Food for thought for anyone entering the workforce or pondering a career pivot. Justin is the CEO of GetChoGrindUp and Co-Host of the Young and D.U.M.B. (Dedicated, Up and Coming, Motivated, Bold) Podcast. They Interview the up and coming generation, successful young entrepreneurs, young Emmy winners, and influencers with tens of millions of followers. He is a 22 year old who thinks in order to find out who you truly are, you have to try as many things as possible until you find the one that sticks! He is truly an advocate of non-traditional career paths. Today we will dig in and talk about how if either you are just starting your career, in college or high school HOW to thin…

The POZcast E4: Kelly Milner #RecruiterRealTalk Someone recently asked me what the purpose of #thepozcast is? Without hesitation I said "To bring value to Jobseekers...actionable, tangible advice and insight that always #addvalue. I want to help jobseekers in their professional journey and help them harness their inner tenacity to drive their career forward. Wouldn't it be great if you can talk to real recruiters and ask them questions us job seekers have?" Well, that is exactly what I did. Starting off this series of #recruiterrealtalk with one of my faves in the industry Kelly Milner. GET INVOLVED!

Recruitment as an industry get a bad rap. The primary reason being the there are so many BAD recruiters that give us good ones a bad name. Our job is hard. We deal with the ultimate X-factor, human emotions and decisions. It's HOW we manage our relationships with candidates and Clients that define us- aka our reputation. What if there was a way for candidates and Clients to review recruiters before and after they work with them? What if there was a way for recruiters to solicit feedback to learn and grow? Well now there is and it's incredible! Tune in now to #ThePozCast Episode 3 with Adam Conrad, founder of #greatrecruiters . https://www.greatrecruiters.com #thepozcast is on a mission help you Harness Your Inner Tenacity and Drive Your Career Forward!

Mike Vacanti is a leader in the world of cultural transformation and the founder of #HumansFirst club. HumansFirst Club is a global group of leaders, influencers and collaborators voluntarily sharing a mission to inspire positive change, fueling growth, maturity and sustainability through stories, experiences and open-dialog, addressing the future of work, personal and organizational development, wellness and strategies for success in today’s transformational business climate. Join us as we dig into what cultural transformation means and how companies and employees can improve culture in the workplace. To learn more about #humansfirst: https://humansfirst.club

First episode of the POZ Cast! Adam & Q Connect the online, offline. Here is a look into a raw first time networking conversation.