Cultural Alignment: How to Find the Right Company for You
Cultural alignment is so important for your success in a role and to achieve job satisfaction. In this episode, I talk about what corporate culture actually is, the key components of corporate culture, and the signs that a company’s culture isn’t a match for you.
Kindness Isn’t Soft: Why it’s the Most Underrated Strategy in Executive Leadership (with Michael Neece)
Kindness. Aren’t executive leaders supposed to be hard-nosed, my-way-or-the highway Type A personalities?
In fact, my guest this week argues for kindness in the workplace. Michael Neece is a keynote speaker, author, entrepreneur, and host of the podcast, “Our Future is Kind.”
In this episode, we talk about why kindness isn’t soft…and how to shift a company’s culture to one centered on kindness as a strategy that creates positive business results at all levels of the organization.
What’s Really Going on with Remote Work
There is a lot of doom-and-gloom around the availability of remote work out in the zeitgeist, but is it really true? What are employers thinking about remote work, both in the present and for the future? I delve into these and other questions, as well as best practices for employers and candidates who are looking for remote work.
Burning Bridges vs. Closing the Gate: How to Stand by Your Decision to Move On (with Caryn Gillen)
This week, I speak with my coach, Caryn Gillen, about the difference between burning bridges and closing the gate when you leave one organization for another.
How to decide that it is time to leave - and to have your own back about that decision. Following through on your commitment to yourself, even when the search gets hard and takes longer than you expected.
A graceful way of exiting - while understanding that some people may be unhappy with you because you are doing the thing they’ve been afraid to do for themselves. And that’s on them.
How to move on without creating a wake of destruction.
Leading Organizational Change Series: Embracing the Pushback
This is the third in a three-part series on leading organizational change. In this episode, I cover why you will have pushback-it’s inevitable-and how to manage it.
The Value of a 30/60/90-Day Plan - and How to Create One
A 30/60/90-day plan, presented during the interview process, can really give you a leg up on your competition. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of such a plan - and how to create one.
Resume Strategy: What Works, What Doesn’t
Resume format, design, and strategy are the topics of this week’s podcast - what works, what doesn’t, and why.
Thought Leadership Development
Thought leadership takes you from being an implementer of other thought leaders’ ideas and strategies, to positioning yourself with those thought leaders, to being known as a thought leader yourself.
In this episode, I talk about how to define your niche within thought leadership and how to get your thought leadership out into the world.
Leading Organizational Change Series: Developing a Strategic Roadmap
In this second episode of the Leading Organizational Change Series, I talk about developing a strategic roadmap for change.
Whether you are managing change that has come down from corporate or are implementing your own change, this episode offers excellent steps and tips for success.
Stress & Emotional Intelligence (with Stephanie Simpson)
I rarely have guests on my podcast, so when I do - expect greatness! This week, my guest is Stephanie Simpson, and we’re talking about stress - what it is/isn’t, how it affects you and your team, and what to do about it.
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.