Career Warrior Podcast

Today I brought Nii Ato Bentsi-Enchill – who was named a 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search & Careers.  Nii Ato is a holistic career coach who helps ambitious professionals of color successfully navigate their job search while remaining authentic to themselves. Nii Ato holds master’s level training in mental health counseling, allowing him to provide holistic support by creating space for the personal, professional, & psychological in his work with clients. He has over 10 years of experience in the career development space, including 5+ years as the Sr. Career Advisor at Ivy Exec, an online professional development platform. Through this platform, he provided job search, resume, and career guidance to over 5,000 global clients.Nii Ato was born in London, raised in New York City, finished high school in Accra, Ghana, and spent a full year studying abroad in Paris. He is a husband and a father to a wonderful 9-year old girl. So as you can see, Nii Ato is going to be just awesome, and in this episode, we’re going deep to help you have the best job search possible. Resources:Check out Avenir Careers.Connect with Nii Ato on LinkedInArticles that flesh out the impact of gender, personality, & culture in the job search:How Culture Impacts Talking About Your Achievements3 Ways Personality, Gender, & Culture Impact How You Write Your ResumeGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perhaps you’ve recently made the leap to a different career or are considering doing so. How do you approach the resume, interview, or negotiation so you can nail your job search? Well, in this episode we answer that and so much more, so listen up! Today I brought on Angela Copeland, vice president of marketing at Recruiter.com. Angela has been helping guide people to land the job of their dreams for years. She is the author of the syndicated newspaper column Career Corner and the career book ‘Breaking the Rules and Getting the Job’. Angela is also a frequent contributor on Action News 5 and has been featured on a number of top-tier publications including The Wall Street Journal, Glassdoor, Forbes, and Business Insider. Feel free to check out her TEDx Talk titled, ‘How I Broke the Rules and Found My Perfect Job." So as you can see, Angela is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to address your career change with confidence. Resources:Check out Angela’s company website at Recruiter.comGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Angela at LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's minisode, our guest has a pretty hot take: why you should consider changing jobs every 2 to 3 years. I sat down with Sonja "Dynamo" Price who recommends that employees change positions often in order to achieve greater long-term mobility and pay in their careers. Sonja has over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, and has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, and HBO. Check this conversation out, and I hope you find it to be equally as interesting as I did. ResourcesCheck out Dynamo CareersTake the Quiz: Does Your Work Work for You?Connect with Sonja on LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I brought on Biron Clark, Founder at Careersidekick.comBiron Clark is a former executive recruiter and job search expert. His website, Career Sidekick, is read by more than one million people per month. He has been advising job seekers since 2012 to think differently in their job search and land high-paying, competitive jobs.So as you can see, Biron is going to be just stellar, and this episode is going to really help you make the best decision you can when evaluating multiple job offers. Resources:Get Job Search Advice on the Career Sidekick website. Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Biron at LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I brought on Ivan Estrada, Real Estate Entrepreneur and Creator of the Brand With Ecosystem.Ivan Estrada is an inspirational business leader and top-ranked real estate entrepreneur. He has been featured on NBC’s Open House, HGTV’s House Hunters, and Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, as well as in the Los Angeles Times and Forbes. He is the author of the new book, Brand With Purpose: Find Your Passion, Stay True to Your Story, and Accelerate Your Career.Estrada is also part of a selected cohort of top entrepreneurs for the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative. He is currently a member of the Advisory Council at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and was a former president of the Los Angeles LGBT Chamber of Commerce.  Additionally, Estrada lends his expertise as a mentor to universities and various community organizations such as the Social Justice Learning Institute and Youth Business Alliance.So as you can see, Ivan is going to be just amazing, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’ve also struggled with career opportunities because of how other people viewed your race, gender, sexuality, disability, or other identities. Now is the time to own your identity and find your purpose!Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaOrder Ivan’s book “Brand With Purpose” now!Get in touch with IvanFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I brought on Diana YK Chan. With over 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Diana is a former Recruiter turned Executive Career Coach, Speaker, and Trainer at My Marketability. She was recently just named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Searching and Careers for 2022. Having worked with over 1000 diverse clients globally at all levels, Diana helps ambitious professionals, leaders, and executives design the next chapter of their life, navigate transformational career changes, and land incredible opportunities with a higher income at top companies in technology, consulting, financial services, CPG, pharmaceutical and many more. She’s an expert at distinguishing people’s unique brand values, mastering their messages, and communicating with confidence to gain a competitive edge. JobScan named her one of the Top 10 Job Search Experts to follow on LinkedIn. She’s also been featured in Forbes, LinkedIn News, and HuffPost. So as you can see, Diana is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you to stand out as top talent within your respective industry.ResourcesCheck out Diana’s websiteConnect with Diana on LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen, there’s no doubt that there is a major socioeconomic shift going on right now with a record number of people quitting their jobs. With that change comes a great opportunity for every single job seeker listening to this podcast right now: The chance for personal and professional transformation – an opportunity for you to do more of what you want to do, to have a better lifestyle, better pay, working environments. And that is what we are going to talk about today. Today I brought on Sonja “Dynamo” Price. With over 15 years of experience in Career and Leadership consulting, Sonja has worked with a wide range of clients including Amazon, Facebook, Google, HBO, and numerous other organizations.She has a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development and is a Certified Career and Executive Coach.She trained with Al Gore to become a Climate Reality Leader and is actively engaged with the Seattle Board of Conscious Capitalism.She is passionate about empowering professionals to accelerate their career success, to become financially free, and to make a positive impact around the world. In her downtime, she enjoys skiing, playing piano, and geeking out over strategy board games.You can learn more about her at https://dynamocareers.com/So let’s talk about transformation today. I can’t wait to get into the conversation.ResourcesCheck out Dynamo CareersConnect with Sonja on LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you still struggling to get hired in this market when you keep hearing how great the market is for job seekers? Well hold on and hold fast, because I am here for you this episode. We’ll discuss exactly what’s going on and what you can do as a job seeker to get your mojo back and to get hired. Follow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I brought on Debra Wheatman.Debra Wheatman is the founder and president of Careers Done Write, a personal branding company that provides services to job seekers who are proactive about managing their career planning efforts.With her background in corporate human resources with well-respected companies such as Conde Nast, Martha Stewart Living, and Vault, Debra guides clients to establish and reach goals aligned with their professional needs. Debra works in career management, leadership strategy, interpersonal engagement, and much more. But a special note is that Debra is passionate about working with her clients as they pursue gratifying career choices.Resources:Check out Careers Done Write!Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaConnect with Debra on LinkedInFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we are going to delve into one of the most misunderstood elements of the job search: your cover letter…Because so many job seekers are writing them the wrong way, hurting their job search results big time. In this episode we’ll cover the following questions:Are cover letters broken?Why do I need a human voice in my cover letter?What’s the difference between a resume and a cover letter?To tackle these questions, I brought on Tom Powner, founder of Career Thinker. Under that umbrella, he is a LinkedIn strategist, resume writer, job search & interview coach, and recruiter for sales, marketing, and HR professionals. I know Tom because we are both parts of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. And perhaps most relevant to you job seekers-- I met Tom on LinkedIn. Resources:Learn more about Tom at www.careerthinker.comConnect with Tom at LinkedInGet more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck us out on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube channel for video podcast highlights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.