Displaying items 1-10 of 26 in total of Dream Big with Big Dreamers with the tag "development".
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Episode 234: Gratitude, Curiosity & Joy: Dr. Robyn Graham on Managing Anxiety While Chasing Big Dreams
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 17 mins 16 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
What if the key to managing anxiety while achieving big dreams came down to three simple words: gratitude, curiosity, and joy? In this inspiring episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Dr. Robyn Graham—author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Purpose to Results Method. Robyn brings a unique blend of science, strategy, and soul to help women in leadership (and their families) navigate anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm—while still showing up powerfully in their lives and careers.
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Episode 231: Leading with Candor: Brian Bark on Transforming Teams & Driving Authentic Results
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 14 mins 3 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
What does it take to lead real transformation — and earn the trust of people through times of change? In this compelling episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Brian Bark, Executive Vice President and Florida Market Leader at Aon, to unpack the leadership lessons behind his success in turning around major business units and driving exceptional engagement. With 20+ years of experience in professional services and consulting, Brian shares the practical and deeply human approach that’s guided his career — from early mentorship in boutique consulting firms to leading high-performing teams at scale.
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Recruiter Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Rich Deakmann
June 23rd, 2024 | Season 2 | 35 mins 53 secs
business, careers, development, headhunter, job search, job seeker, jobsearch, leadership, professional, recruiter, recruitment
Meet Rich Diekmann, an experienced recruiter and founder of MDSI Management Decision Systems, Inc. Rich offers practical advice for job seekers, including how to prepare for interviews, follow-up etiquette, and the significance of a professional photo and detailed accomplishments on LinkedIn. The episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to understand the recruiting process and effectively engage with recruiters.
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Diversity Unboxed: A Human Approach to Hiring with Tia Kleckner and LinkTech
May 18th, 2024 | Season 2 | 15 mins 54 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
In the latest episode of DREAM BIG With Big Dreamers, Donna Serdula interviews Tia Kleckner, co-founder of LinkTech, about their innovative approach to talent acquisition. LinkTech focuses on cognitive diversity, delving into candidates' unique stories and perspectives beyond traditional diversity metrics. Tia shares her inspiring personal background and how it shaped her views on diversity and inclusion. The episode highlights the importance of human connection in recruiting, offering practical advice for job seekers to stand out by celebrating their individuality. LinkTech's Diversity Unboxed initiative aims to create better matches between candidates and companies, fostering inclusive and dynamic workplaces.
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Opportunity Champion, Lynn Miller: A Journey of Transformation
May 18th, 2024 | Season 2 | 20 mins 50 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Lynn shares her journey from an opera singer to a co-author of the book 'Lead from Within' and the founder of a unique approach empowering people to tenfold their expertise. The dialogue delves into the concept of being an 'Opportunity Champion,' highlighting the distinctions between hard work, talent, and the true essence of championing opportunities for growth and success.
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Interview with Gloria Milner
September 23rd, 2021 | Season 1 | 17 mins 49 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Gloria Milner's 60-year journey and how her husband, a holocaust survivor, empowered her to pivot and survive. She now helps others find balance during turbulent times.
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Interview with Dara Connolly
September 10th, 2021 | Season 1 | 22 mins 43 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Positive. Transformational. Confidence. TEDx speaker and confidence expert Dara Connolly joins me to share her success story of inspiring women to trust in themselves and speak up.
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Interview with Shelly Morales
September 3rd, 2021 | Season 1 | 25 mins 17 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Shelly has worked as the head of HR at several companies and offers insight on the current job market and "the great resignation."
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Interview with Co-Founders of The Co-Co
August 6th, 2021 | Season 1 | 22 mins 5 secs
business, careers, development, entrepreneurs, leadership, networking, professional, women
The Co-Co, located in Summit, NJ right outside of NYC, is a collaborative co-learning and co-working community for women where you can work, learn and have fun. I interviewed the three founders of the collaborative to learn about their vision, how they got there and how the pandemic changed and enhanced the way they do business.
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Interview with Brenda Abdilla
July 30th, 2021 | Season 1 | 22 mins 2 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Brenda Abdilla is an enthusiastic go-getter. Her entrepreneurial spirit pushed her career to new heights as she realized her passion as a career and leadership coach.