Career Warrior Podcast

Our guest, Adunola Adeshola, is a millennial career strategist who helps high-achieving corporate professionals secure new jobs they love at companies they love. She’s also a Forbes contributor where her career column on how to land a new job has been read over a million times and her expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg, and other publications. Since landing her dream job at a global PR firm and later realizing she secretly hated it, she’s been on a mission to help high-achievers recognize, own and show their value so that they can stop playing small, boost their confidence, land amazing jobs, and make more money. Her clients and students in dozens of industries (from tech to PR to HR to marketing to engineering and more) have landed interviews and job offers at leading companies such as Google, NBCU, Vogue, Tiffany & Co., HBO, and other companies they love.Resources Mentioned: Get $100 off our Career Compass Bundle at www.letseatgrandma.com/cwpFollow 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.

Snag a copy of Dee Ann’s latest book, “Crush your Career” or purchase directly on AmazonToday I brought on  Dee Ann Turner, former vice president of talent for Chick-fil-A and CEO of Dee Ann Turner, LLC.Dee Ann Turner is a 35-year veteran in identifying, selecting, and growing talent. She has unparalleled insight and experience in talent acquisition, career and leadership development, and organizational culture. Her second book, "Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture That Wins the Hearts of Customers," was named one of the best books to read in 2020 by Harver.An experienced mentor and leader teaching organizations how to find and keep extraordinary talent, Dee Ann now teaches talent how to be extraordinary. Today, she leads her own organization, Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, where she widely shares her wisdom through speaking opportunities, coaching, and consulting. So as you can see, Dee Ann is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with accepting and handling negative comments and rejection.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaSnag a copy of Dee Ann’s latest book, “Crush your Career” or purchase directly on AmazonReach out to Dee Ann via Instagram or 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 Kerri Twigg, the founder, and operator of Career Stories.Through courses and coaching, Kerri helps people use their stories to grow their careers, whether they aim for a “job-job” or running their own business. And, if they’re not sure what kind of work, she helps with that too. She has been helping people find and share their stories with confidence for nearly 20 years, seven in the career management sector. She also supports businesses as they restructure or downsize, and helps support their employees who experience change or job loss. So as you can see, Kerri is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with integrating personal narratives in your job-hunting strategy!Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaGrab your own copy of Kerri’s latest book, “The Career Stories Method”Reach out to Kerri directly at kerri@career-stories.comFollow 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.

If you're struggling to come up with accomplishment-based bullet points, listen to this episode. This one is all about bullet points. We'll talk about the importance of including results no matter what industry you're in, the CAR technique, and you'll find out just how many bullet points to include in each professional experience section. 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.

Why you will want to listen to this episode. Today I brought on Anna Liebel, a Leadership and Team Development Consultant and the host of the Genius Leadership Podcast. Anna Liebel is a global citizen with a Ukrainian heart and a tech project manager dedicated to people growth. With an education from three European countries, 6+ years of project management experience within various industries, and a focus on leading cross-functional and international teams, Anna helps to bring a new perspective to the challenges that modern leaders are occupied with.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Anna on LinkedInListen to her podcast Genius Leadership: Overcoming EverythingFollow 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.

People love to ask the question, "What's your secret sauce." In today's episode, I'll give you my true and honest answer about what I like to focus on when it comes to standing out with strong resume writing. You'll hear me talk about the importance of the fundamentals, accomplishment-based bullet points, and the summary of qualifications. We'll also touch on Jobscan and cover the idea of having a targeted vs. balanced resume.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaCheck out Episode 200, Deconstructing the Job Posting for Your ResumeCheck out Episode 132, Jobscan | Benefits & DrawbacksFollow 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 Fawn Germer, a four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and best-selling author of nine books including an Oprah book.Fawn is a global keynote speaker who has presented to more than 80 Fortune 500 companies. For her new book, Coming Back!, this four-time, Pulitzer-nominated journalist interviewed more than 300 CEOs, senior executives, professors, workplace consultants, and professionals to find out why so many professionals sputter out mid-career and how to keep their careers alive.So as you can see, Fawn is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out if you’re struggling with keeping up with the times and furthering your career.Resources:Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaWant to know more about Fawn? Check out her websiteBuy one of Fawn’s best-selling books hereGet Fawn’s free crash courses "Recharge Your Career During Covid" and "Just Take the Next Step"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, we’re going to dive deep with some career change topics that you may be wondering about. Am I joining a company culture or a cult?What are some of the best tools and resources to determine my strengths and interests?Should I settle in my next job, especially if I have financial concerns?We’ll cover all of this with an insider access to our roundtable discussion with Lisa Lewis and several job seekers who were doing all the interviewing. Lisa Lewis, my next guest, is an internationally recognized career change expert and author who has successfully coached more than 500 people in 10+ countries. She has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Insider as a trusted thought leader on creating a fulfilling career path. She is the host and executive producer of The Career Clarity Show podcast and published the book Career Clarity in late 2020.  Her path evolved into coaching after working for nearly a decade at companies like the American Cancer Society, Teen Vogue, and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Resources:Order Lisa’s book: Career ClarityCheck out Lisa’s website to get some more clarity on your next career moveConnect with Lisa on LinkedInReach out Lisa by email 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 Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, the “reinvention queen,” a scientist, entrepreneur, and author specializing in resilience.As a consultant, Dr. Nadya has helped companies including Coca-Cola, IBM, and L'Oreal Group reinvent their products, leadership practices, and business models to meet new market demands and prepare for incoming disruptions. As a speaker, she’s delivered keynotes to more than 100,000 executives, including four TEDx talks. Dr. Nadya’s latest book is The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos.So as you can see, Nadya is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to help you out if you’re struggling with reinventing yourself professionally in this new economy. Resources Mentioned:Check out this Free Resource from Nadya!Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, GrandmaFollow Nadya on LinkedIn Get Nadya’s latest book “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos” nowFollow us:Follow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel for Video Podcast Highlights!Check out our Latest Product, Urgent Care PackageCheck out our special landing page for listeners. Check out the blog for more detailsLeave a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have a minisode where I try and answer common questions in 10 minutes or less. We’ve been told time and time again that we need to match the resume to the job posting. Today, I’m going to break it down for you quickly so you can start getting that job search success! Follow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel for Video Podcast Highlights!Check out our Latest Product, Urgent Care PackageCheck out our special landing page for listeners. Check out the blog for more detailsLeave a review Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.