What defines an empowering leader? Authority? Trust? Influence?

Julie Flowers, former global HR and talent acquisition leader and now a career coach, joins us in this episode to dive into what empowerment looks like in practice and how leaders can create environments where people can be empowered.

With so many new listeners joining us, we’re bringing back this popular early episode.

Julie spent three decades at Chevron before starting her own business. She views people as a company’s number one asset and believes that there is huge untapped potential within the female workforce.

Julie shares actionable strategies for recognizing your worth, overcoming self-doubt, and advocating for yourself in your career.

If you’re seeking practical advice and inspiration to advance your career or better support your teams, this episode is a must-listen.

Covered in this episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:17 - Why people are a company’s most important asset.
• 05:28 - What’s it like working for a Fortune 10 company like Chevron?
• 08:34 - The oil and gas industry as a financial services vehicle.
• 11:45 - Why women are downplaying their worth, value and purpose in the workplace.
• 13:05 - The importance of thought diversity.
• 14:02 - The challenges women still face in the workplace.
• 17:26 - Actionable strategies to discover blind spots around your own value to boost your confidence.
• 21:16 - The gender gap - how much progress have we made?
• 23:16 - Julie’s book and podcast recommendations for personal growth as a professional.
• And more…

Be sure to subscribe to the Selby Jennings’ Searching Smarter podcast on your favorite podcast platform, so you never miss an episode.

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Selby Jennings - https://hubs.la/Q03qrs-70

Phaidon International - https://hubs.la/Q03qsqrh0

Elevate YOU Coaching - https://elevateyoucoaching.org/

Julie’s podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/savvy-sisters-cocktail-conversations/id1778977988

CONNECT

Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/

Julie Flowers on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/

LISTEN

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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw

Have you ever wondered why so many companies lose their best hires before day one, or watch talented people slip away just as they’re settling in?

With so many new listeners joining us, we’re bringing back one of our most popular early episodes, which tackles how to improve candidate experience and keep top talent engaged.

In this week’s episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by Carrington Carter, an HR and TA executive with extensive experience in human resources and talent acquisition leadership.

From entry-level to executive recruitment, leading groundbreaking DEI initiatives, and overseeing mergers and acquisitions, Carrington shares what has proven to work, and where there are opportunities to improve for both candidates and clients.

If you’re a recruiter or hiring manager looking to improve your application process and make hiring faster, this is for you.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:34 - What a positive candidate experience looks like and why it matters.
• 2:06 - Carrington’s “3 Cs” to build a standout candidate experience.
• 6:54 - Providing the right feedback to hiring teams.
• 8:57 - Should you pass on an 8/10 candidate in search of a 10/10?
• 11:09 - Providing the right information to candidates from the start.
• 13:46 - How to keep top talent engaged throughout the recruitment process.
• 16:21 - When AI should (and shouldn’t) be used in the hiring process.
• 20:17 - Candidate follow up expectations.
• 22:57 - The role of onboarding and post-placement care in the candidate experience.
• And more…

Be sure to subscribe to the Selby Jennings’ Searching Smarter podcast on your favorite podcast platform, so you never miss an episode.

LEARN MORE

Selby Jennings - https://www.selbyjennings.com/

Phaidon International - https://www.phaidoninternational.com/

CONNECT

Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.instagram.com/sail_abide

Carrington Carter on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carringtonseancarter/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAUCsXbXiNqnfXR9jDG4k?si=4a75d55cf5a74d6e

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw

Standing out in today’s mass-application landscape requires more than aiming for the right opportunities.

When you’re competing against potentially thousands of other candidates, you need to take a deliberate approach when it comes to writing your resume and conducting yourself in interviews.

That’s why, in this episode of the Searching Smarter podcast, we’re joined by career coach, resume writer and job search tutor, Amy Adler.

Amy breaks down how to sell yourself on paper and in person, without resorting to mass applying. This conversation is packed with practical tactics for professionals who want to get noticed.

Covered in this episode:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 01:44 - The three sides of a successful hiring process.
• 03:07 - The importance of aligning intentions across the process.
• 07:13 - How to stand out with your resume.
• 10:21 - Your resume as a billboard.
• 13:04 - Use these words in your resume to stand out.
• 14:05 - What should never be on a professional resume
• 16:56 - Writing an executive summary.
• 19:11 - How to use your resume as a launchpad for interview success.
• 22:14 - Interview tactics that shift the conversation in your favor.
• 24:09 - Are mass applications worth it anymore?
• 31:14 - How much does what’s on your resume matter?
• 33:10 - An interview tip every candidate should keep in mind.
• And more…

Be sure to subscribe to the Selby Jennings’ Searching Smarter podcast on your favorite podcast platform, so you never miss an episode.

LEARN MORE

Amy Adler - https://amyladler.com/

Selby Jennings - https://hubs.la/Q03qrs-70

Phaidon International - https://hubs.la/Q03qsqrh0

CONNECT

Jesse Skaff on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-skaff-0783645b/

Amy Adler on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyladler/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BAUCsXbXiNqnfXR9jDG4k?si=4a75d55cf5a74d6e

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-smarter/id1770342621

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkk9RrybV10doAzoXuK5jYw