How to Attract Recruiters on LinkedIn
One of the things I get asked about the most from job seekers is how to find recruiters.
My answer is this: Unless you have an existing relationship with a recruiter OR someone has referred you to a recruiter who operates in your space, it is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
I talk about how recruiters utilize LI - and how you can leverage that information to draw them in to your profile and content.
Leading Organizational Change Series: Articulating a Powerful Vision
Throughout the summer, I will be peppering in four episodes as part of the “Leading Organizational Change” series.
In this first episode, I talk about how to articulate a powerful vision - what to say, how and when to say it, and what to expect.
Future episodes in the series will be:
-Developing a Strategic Roadmap
-Embracing the Pushback
-Resilience in Times of Transition
Overcoming a Fear of Public Speaking (with Linda Ugelow)
My guest this week is Linda Ugelow, speaking confidence and vocal coach and author of the book, Delight in the Limelight.
We talk about the fear of public speaking - the possible causes, how it affects our lives, and how to overcome.
How to Improve Your Strategic Decision-Making
The ability to make strategic decisions that move your organization and its people forward is a key leadership competency.
In this episode, I cover 5 “buckets” to help you become a better strategic decision-maker, with instructions to pick one where you can move the needle in your professional development.
Are you thinking of looking for a new job in 2025? Schedule a 15-minute laser coaching session with Lesa to receive an audit of your job search readiness - your strengths and your areas for improvement. https://calendly.com/lesaedwards/laser-job-search-audit
What Makes a Good Behavioral Interview Story?
Today, I’m doing a deep dive into what makes a good behavioral interview story - eight tips to help you decide what stories to use and how to express them.
I cover the framework I use with my clients to develop their stories, as well as the do’s and don’ts you will want to keep in mind.
Are you thinking of looking for a new job in 2025? Schedule a 15-minute laser coaching session with Lesa to receive an audit of your job search readiness - your strengths and your areas for improvement. https://calendly.com/lesaedwards/laser-job-search-audit
The Role of Recruiters and Headhunters in an Executive Job Search
Recruiters, headhunters, executive search firms…what does each term mean - and which type is appropriate for your level, job title, or industry?
In this episode, I define the terms including who they actually work for (hint: it isn’t you), and how they do their very different jobs.
I also give my personal advice for the role of these professionals in your job search.
My Story (Part 2)
In this two-part series, I go in depth on my background – how I got to where I am now. My hope is that you will get to know me a bit better – and relate to something I’ve been through.
My Story (Part 1)
In this two-part series, I go in depth on my background – how I got to where I am now. My hope is that you will get to know me a bit better – and relate to something I’ve been through.
Expanding Your Network Strategically
Here are 7 tips for strategically expanding your network. From how to think about networking, to who to network with, to how to make sure networking actually happens - you’ll want to check out these strategies.
How to Improve Team Collaboration (Part 2 of 2)
Last episode, I gave you 6 reasons that teams fail to collaborate, and the solution for each. In this episode, I give you reasons 7-10.
Whether you have assembled a new team or you are the new leader of an existing team, the 10 strategies I lay out in these two episodes will help improve any team collaboration.
How to Improve Team Collaboration (Part 1 of 2)
We all know the benefits of team collaboration - including increased creativity and innovation, enhanced problem solving, and strengthened relationships.
But how do we improve team collaboration?
Whether you have assembled a new team or you are the new leader of an existing team, the 10 strategies I lay out in this and next week’s episodes will help improve any team collaboration.
The Value of an Impact Inventory
I was one of 4 speakers at a recent women’s leadership summit, and one of the central themes each of us spoke about - even though we had never met prior - was keeping track of our achievements.
Often called a brag file, one of the speakers used the term “Impact Inventory,” which I love. In this episode, I talk about what should go in your impact inventory and why.
A 40,000-Foot View of the Job Search
In the 14 years I’ve been doing this work full-time, I have never heard such frustration and lack of motivation about the job search. The combo of massive layoffs, economic uncertainty, and a broken job search system that has largely removed the human touch has left people aggravated and confused.
Here are the 7 mistakes I see people making in their job search - and how to correct them.
How Long Will it Take You to Land a New Job?
I found a graphic recently on LinkedIn where respondents had indicated how long it was taking them to land a new job. In this episode, I share those data with you, and give you five strategies to reduce the length of your job search.
Your Professional Gaps and How to Address Them
Professional Gaps. I’m not talking about times when you weren’t employed, but rather gaps in your professional skill set. Ranging from communication skills to executive presence, each of us has at least one area with a gap.
The question then becomes what to do about those gaps? I give you concrete strategies to address these gaps - and how to think about things as you move through this process.
Welcome to The Exclusive Career Podcast (and some good stuff on how to maximize your effectiveness at work)
As I uplevel my work with clients, it only seemed natural to make a shift with my podcast. After 350+ episodes of The Exclusive Career Coach podcast, I have launched The Exclusive Career Podcast.
In this episode, I talk about how to maximize your effectiveness at work by allocating a sufficient amount of time to activities that fall into Covey’s Quadrant II - Important, But Not Urgent.