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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Interview with Susan Guthrie: Embracing Change

July 9th, 2021  |  Season 1  |  31 mins 20 secs

business, careers, change, development, law, leadership, professional

Interview with The Real Estate Marketing Dude: Be You Because Nobody Else Can

July 2nd, 2021  |  Season 1  |  28 mins 43 secs

business, careers, development, leadership, marketing, professional, real estate

Mike Cuevas talks about how he started his career as a real estate agent, and then made the biggest transition of his life- with a wife and young kids- to move and become the entrepreneur he is today.