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Executive presence, in a nutshell, is the ability to project confidence and gravitas under pressure. So, how can you show executive presence in a job interview when you are anxious and nervous? That's an excellent question! So, let's unpack executive presence and its dimensions to address each one and control the situation as much as possible.But first, here is an important issue we need to address: career advancement is not just about your skills and experience and how people measure them, and there is also your image and how people perceive you as a fit for the role. And this is why executive presence is so crucial at every stage of your career: it is a precondition for success regardless of seniority, profession, and the sector you work in. As people say, we know a leader when we see them. An 'It' factor needs to be matched by your skills and experience to advance in your career. You might feel that you're ready, that you have accumulated all the necessary expertise to move up and grow in your career. But do you have the gravitas? Can you communicate well? And is your appearance also matching what is expected of a person in that position you're applying for or want to be promoted to? I may not like how the world goes around and how decisions are made. However, what I want is for my clients to get the jobs that they want. And having been in their shoes, as well as in the hiring manager's shoes, I know what plays into the minds of people selecting candidates. This is why I love to coach professionals in transition.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:09:27 - How do we show executive presence in a job interview?13:27 - Confidence and composure under fire20:42 - Decisiveness in how you answer questions21:40 - Speaking truth to power24:01 - Tone of voice and inflectionLinks mentioned in this episode:Join my mailing list and receive my free resourcesTim Fischer's top 10 tips for new MPsAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Did you know that coffee and caffeine can help you prepare and perform better for your job interview? As if we needed more reasons to drink it, right?! But in all seriousness, you need to be very careful how and when you drink your caffeine before a job interview. Listen to this episode to find out why! Don't you drink coffee? Don't worry! Even if you don't like coffee, other caffeine drinks and chewing gums can help you perform at your best during job interviews or those important work presentations, boardroom meetings, and crucial negotiations you may have coming up in your work and career.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:05:07 - Why caffeine?17:38 - Research about caffeine21:11 - Coffee strategy25:30 - Renata's recommendations29:17 - What if you don't like coffee or can't take caffeine?Links mentioned in this episode:Sign up for my newsletterVideo of a person trying Military GumPlacebo effect article from Monash UniversityCaffeine study by ADFEffects of caffeine study by Australian defense forcePerformance and caffeineCaffeine’s effects on cognitive, physical and occupational performanceCan Avoiding Caffeine Boost Your Athletic Performance?Why regular coffee intake could worsen sports performanceAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

I have news for you: LinkedIn is once again creating some great new features to adapt to the new world of "everybodyisworkingfromhomeandLinkedInisallwe'vegot, frankly"! Listen to this episode to find out more. There could be an improvement there to help improve your profile and personal presentation.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:06:11 - New job titles08:07 - Video cover story profile11:53 - LinkedIn stories13:55 - Name recording15:08 - Save items16:33 - Merge accounts18:56 - Interview questionsLinks mentioned in this episode:Sign up for my newsletterMerimbula during the Australian fires in 2019-2020LinkedIn Adds 'Stay-at-Home Mom' and Other Job Title Options to Help Address Career GapsThe option to have a video instead of a photo on your LinkedIn profileHow to save LinkedIn content and where to find it laterHow to merge LinkedIn accountsGet Instant AI Feedback to Improve Your Interview Answers (only available in English)About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

10 tips on transitioning from a corporate job to being a business ownerI don't claim to be a small business consultant. I love career planning and coaching corporate professionals. However, during the coaching process, a client will eventually decide they want out from time to time! When that happens, I share how I transitioned from a corporate employee to a business owner since I have personal experience of starting a business twice. I learned a lot along the way.This is most definitely a one-off episode. So if you are curious about what I've done to grow my business, how I do it now, how it's going, the tools I use, etc., then listen to this episode because I don't plan to talk about this anymore for a long time!Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:05:00 - 1. Let the idea “percolate” for a while!06:14 - 2. Validate your business idea before going to market.08:25 - 3. Have enough savings to support the first 12 months.10:16 - 4. Before you embark on being a business owner, learn how to take care of your personal affairs!12:19 - 5. Get help from the get-go.14:35 - 6. Even with all the preparation above, there are still things you won’t know how to do, and that’s where you should invest in.23:11 - 7. Get ready to get busy.25:26 - 8. Be careful whose advice you follow.28:47 - 9. Be careful how you spend your money, especially with vanity metrics or expenses that are not right for your size of business.30:53 - 10. Be patient and be positive!Links mentioned in this episode:Do you have training material ready for online teaching? Then, learn more about Kajabi, which is the platform I use and check if this is something you should invest in. I LOVE Kajabi and have built my entire website and learning programs using the platform. I have already converted many colleagues and coaches to using it. You can teach anything on Kajabi: music, farming, yoga... It handles everything: mailing this newsletter, CRM, payments, my website, and of course, my online teaching platform.*Book a free discovery call with me if you are considering getting a private coach to support your next steps.The Optimized Job Search ScheduleAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Jacinta and her colleague Caroline McAuliffe have co-authored a book, The Rise of the Interim Executive: A Guide to Navigate Your Success. This book is out this month and a must-read for professionals who are keen to move now or in the future towards interim work. I have five copies to give away to listeners. All you need to do is give this podcast 5 stars and write a review on iTunes or the Apple podcast app, send me a screenshot with your postal address, and I will send you a brand new, off the print copy of the book. This is a first in the best-dressed promotion and I only have 5 copies, so please hurry - you don’t want to miss out!About our guest, Jacinta Whelan:A partner with Watermark Executive Search, Jacinta is an author, thought leader, and popular speaker on the concept of Interim Executives, Portfolio Careers, and future ways of working. She leads the Melbourne office of Watermark and has over 25 years of experience starting and leading Interim businesses in Hong Kong, New York, and Australia. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:05:15 - The job market as we enter Q2 of 20212:25 - What is a portfolio career15:10 - Who is a perfect candidate for portfolio work?18:09 - Who should avoid it?20:10 - What is the future of work? 30:53 - Jacinta explained her framework to help interim executives33:22 - The myths surrounding interim workLinks mentioned in this episode:Jacinta's new book "The Rise of the Interim Executive: A Guide to Navigate Your Success"Register your interest and learn more about the group coaching program: Job Hunting Made SimpleLinkedIn Audit serviceAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Assessment test during the recruitment process is every professional's nightmareChances are, if you are a corporate professional, young or old, you have done assessment tests either during a recruitment process or as part of your organizational development with an organization. Alas, you may even have done it as part of your outplacement program. There are psychometric, personality, cognitive, and many other ways to assess employers and job candidates. But sitting for an assessment is not considered a pleasant experience for most professionals. What are these tests really for? Do they have a significant impact on the recruitment and selection process? And can you prepare for them in advance?For this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I interviewed James Brook, a pioneer and established global leader in strengths assessment and development. James is the CEO and founder of TalentPredix. We could not have asked for a better-qualified expert to discuss this topic! About our guest, James Brook:James is a leadership consultant and coach, organizational psychologist, and entrepreneur. He has over 25 years of global experience working with leaders, teams, and organizations to assess, develop and optimize their performance and success using positive psychology and behavioral science.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:06:52 - James' career journey10:23 - James' key strengths that helped his career12:07 - The UK job market in 202115:12 - Key strengths that employers are looking for in candidates18:40 - Outdated job position descriptions23:24 - Why use tests during the recruitment process?25:48 - Are there built-in biases in assessment tests?28:38 - Should you practice for assessment tests?30:59 - When you don't like your test results34:03 - Getting feedback about your test result and recruitment process37:33 - Why is it so important to focus on strengths?48:29 - Strengths and job-hunting51:40 - Final advice from JamesLinks mentioned in this episode:Links mentioned in this episode:Find Your TalentsSign up for my newsletterEmail to discuss private coachingRegister your interest and learn more: Job Hunting Made SimpleAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Are There Jobs for Corporate Professionals in Regional Australia?The pandemic has changed the way we work. Corporate professionals are now working from home, and many people have time to reflect on what they want to pursue in life. Because of these changes, many have reflected on moving to the regions to live and work there. But are there good jobs for corporate professionals in regional Australia? I invited Zoe Allan, the founder of Millano Appointments based in regional Victoria, to talk about it. I had many questions for her, and I was particularly interested in knowing more about senior professionals' success rates moving and working into the regions. Is it worth applying for a job in a region you don't know? Who are regional companies interested in attracting?About our guest, Zoe Allan:Based in Ballarat, Zoe Allan is a born and bred Regional Victorian, with a deep knowledge of the region she calls home and a strong personal connection to the local community. Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:05:35 - Zoe's career journey and background10:06 - Zoe's key strengths that helped in her career 12:15 - Things to consider when moving to the regions13:49 - What are the available white-collar jobs in a town like Ballarat?17:29 - Common traits of successful candidates19:50 - Is there a preference for candidates that live in the region?21:30 - Zoe's advice on what to put in your application23:00 - Best way to engage in the region if you are new25:06 - Difference of job applications in big cities vs the regions26:40 - Importance of LinkedIn29:27 - Salary range and cost of living in the region31:20 - More jobs advertised in the regions than in big cities32:47 - Remote work in the region35:54 - Who will not work well in the region?38:03 - Final advice from ZoeLinks mentioned in this episode:Episode 8 - Interview with Alistair FreemanEpisode 55 - From City Life to Tropical Paradise: A Positive Redundancy Story Update, with Alistair FreemanEpisode 41 - Escape to the country: Can remote work re-shape our cities and regional towns? - with Liz RitchieLearn more about the Job Hunting Made Simple ProgramOne in five wants to move to the countryMotivation for metropolitan residents to make the move.About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Whether you've been job searching for months or you have just started, I encourage you to press reset, sharpen your focus and go through the list of critical success factors below. Make sure you are reviewing and addressing them every day during your transition. I hope that by being strategic and building a healthy job search routine, you will - like my clients - have a shorter growth that leads to the best possible outcome for you in 2021.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:06:56 - 1. Understand who you are as a professional and what you offer to employers.09:09 - 2. Ask yourself, what industry, sector, and organizations do you want to work for?13:32 - 3. Once you identify your preferred industry, find out what knowledge, qualifications, experience, and skills are valued by the hiring managers. 15:47 - 4. Find a coach to support your transition or at least a mentor.19:55 - 5. Know your values.Links mentioned in this episode:Episode 76 - Senior Executive Jobs in Regional Australia: What Is Available and Who Are the Successful Candidates? - Featuring Regional Recruiter Zoe AllanEpisode 71 - Moving Lanes: How to Make Career Changes Without Going Backward, Featuring Donna BurrFree resources: Optimized Job Search Schedule.Link to all my services and free resources.About the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Today, Ilana Kozakiewicz is a Kinesiologist, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Mindfulness Consultant. But until 2016, Ilana had over a decade of work as an accountant, working for large energy corporations. It sounds like a massive career transition, so I invited Ilana to share with us why and how she did it. I'm so glad she said yes. It's great for those in career transition or actively planning their next career steps to learn from professionals who have done significant career changes themselves.About our guest, Ilana Kosakiewicz:Ilana Kosakiewicz one of Australia’s leading kinesiologists, energy coaches, and yoga and meditation teachers. She is a wholefood lover, an entrepreneur with a past life spent working in the corporate world as a CPA accountant.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:06:09 - How Ilana chose accounting.09:03 - What made Ilana reach a tipping point?13:25 - How did Ilana transition from corporate to being business owner?22:53 - How to transition slowly between your corporate job into a new career or own business.29:45 - What is kinesiology?34:35 - The importance of wellbeing for corporate professionals.36:56 - The stress of being in survival mode.38:59 - Find our own practice: Steps you can take to incorporate wellbeing into your life.48:03 - A 10-minute meditation exercise.Links mentioned in this episode:My interview on Ilana’s Podcast, The Energy Shift:  Manage Your Energy Levels Whilst Job Hunting Or Working From Home With Renata Bernarde.Learn more about the Job Hunting Made Simple ProgramReset Your Career: Online Short Course and Action PlanIlana's recommended business networking groups:She Will Shine (Australian)Bayside Women in Business (Melbourne Bayside)Angela Henderson’s pageRenata's recommended business networking groups:Financial Literacy for Business Owners (US-based)The Lady Startup LoungeRenata recommends business course B-SchoolMonash Generator ProgramsAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter

Israel is the leading country in rolling out the covid-19 vaccine to its people. The rest of the world, especially policymakers and strategists, are watching closely, hoping to learn from Israel's success and mistakes.Will our careers and professional opportunities be back to normal once we all get vaccinated? I invited my friend Amir Eldad for a chat to provide us with an insight into what is happening in Israel.About our guest, Amir Eldad:Amir is a globally recognized Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder. Throughout the first part of his career, Amir led Global Go-to-Market for Israeli startups that aspired for global leadership while bridging the multi-national cultural gap. His extensive experience led to his role as Director of Global Partnerships of MassChallenge, co-founding MassChallenge Israel, playing a pivotal role in establishing the new MassChallenge Switzerland hub, and leading a high impact partnership between the City of Boston, MassChallenge Boston, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Lyon, France.Read the full Blog on the WebsiteJoin 5,000+ Readers of The Job Hunting Newsletter: Subscribe NowLear More About Renata's career coaching and courses Timestamps to guide your listening:08.40 - Difference between start-up and scale-up?11.50 - Amir explains how Israel is vaccinating the entire country, and he shares his experience living there and experiencing the vaccine rollout on the ground.20.15 - What’s different now that such a large proportion of the country has been vaccinated?22.56 - Israel is a country of startups and a breeding incubator for many innovations. How has it been operating under this pandemic environment?26.52 - Welfare system in Israel.29.50 - Amir's expertise, what does it means to be an expert in entrepreneurial ecosystems?39.39 - What would be the first step for an organization and the decision-maker to start working in that way?45.02 - How can we develop better responses in the future using skills that you have learned in terms of global connectivity, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and these pillars that are the foundation of that?55.12 - Amir is confronted with the opposite reaction where companies or governments feel like they're always in competition and are reluctant to take up an alliance.57.29 - Renata's out-of-the-box analogy.Links mentioned in this episode:Amir's earbuds are from Nuheara, an Australian company, and their award-winning product was considered Times magazine's best invention in 2020.Renata's golden earbuds are from Jabra and they are pretty ok :)  New England Journal of Medicine article about Israel nationwide rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.Study of Pfizer vaccine rollout in Israel.Start-Up Nation by Dan Senor and Saul SingerThe Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds, by Michael LewisYozma Program 15-Years perspectiveYou Need an Innovation Strategy by Gary P. PisanoThe Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. ChristensenAbout the host, Renata BernardeHello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to help them find great jobs, change, and advance their careers with confidence and less stress. Watch the Episodes on YouTubeFollow Renata on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramFacebookX / Twitter