The Executive Career Jump Podcast - For Executive Leaders On The Move

EP#025 Elaine Weir | Craft Your CV And LinkedIn Profile To Generate More Interviews And Attract The Best Recruiters

Welcome to Episode Twenty Five (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today my guest is a CV and LinkedIn profile writer and coach, Elaine Weir. Elaine helps Senior Managers and Leaders to get their profiles fully optimised so that they can land their ideal next role Elaine’s experience as a CV/LinkedIn profile writer and coach gives her a unique insight into what you need to do to stand out in an increasingly busy market.  In this episode, Elaine shares her best strategies and...

EP#024 Elaine Weir | Craft Your CV And LinkedIn Profile To Generate More Interviews And Attract The Best Recruiters

Welcome to Episode Twenty Five (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today my guest is a CV and LinkedIn profile writer and coach, Elaine Weir. Elaine helps Senior Managers and Leaders to get their profiles fully optimised so that they can land their ideal next role Elaine’s experience as a CV/LinkedIn profile writer and coach gives her a unique insight into what you need to do to stand out in an increasingly busy market.  In this episode, Elaine shares her best strategies and...

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EP#024 Jenni Hallam | Unlock Your True Potential and Achieve Your Career Goals... Even IF You’ve Just Been Made Redundant!

Welcome to Episode Twenty Four (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today I am joined by Jenni Hallam who is a Personal Development Coach and Trainer. Jenni helps Senior Directors, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals in the transition to succeed in their life, career, and business goals. Jenni’s knowledge and experience enable her clients to become more effective leaders & team members, be more engaged with their work & company goals whilst managing emotions, cha...

EP#023: Caroline Foster | How to think, prepare and interview like a CEO

Welcome to Episode Twenty Three  (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today I am joined by Caroline Foster who is a Group HR Director, CPO, CHRO/ and International Transformation Leader. Caroline works alongside organisations to help elevate and transform the employee experience to drive an increase in top-line gains and bottom line profitability. Caroline’s experience as both a Senior HR Director and as a successful interim who has been through the peaks and troughs of acquir...

EP#023: Caroline Foster | How to think, prepare and interview like a CEO

Welcome to Episode Twenty Three  (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today I am joined by Caroline Foster who is a Group HR Director, CPO, CHRO/ and International Transformation Leader. Caroline works alongside organisations to help elevate and transform the employee experience to drive an increase in top-line gains and bottom line profitability. Caroline’s experience as both a Senior HR Director and as a successful interim who has been through the peaks and troughs of acquir...

EP#022: Duncan Strachan | How You Can Be More Authentic With Your Personal Branding

Welcome to Episode Twenty Two  (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today I am joined by Duncan Strachan who is a PAYG (Pay As You Go) Marketing Communications Consultant & Expert Copywriter.  Duncan helps SME and Corporate business leaders to drive revenue & connect with more customers. He has helped brands including Barclays, Jaguar Land Rover, npower, HomeServe, McKesson and Unity Trust Bank to drive revenue and connect with their target audiences by developing effective ma...

EP#022: Duncan Strachan | How You Can Be More Authentic With Your Personal Branding

Welcome to Episode Twenty Two  (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today I am joined by Duncan Strachan who is a PAYG (Pay As You Go) Marketing Communications Consultant & Expert Copywriter.  Duncan helps SME and Corporate business leaders to drive revenue & connect with more customers. He has helped brands including Barclays, Jaguar Land Rover, npower, HomeServe, McKesson and Unity Trust Bank to drive revenue and connect with their target audiences by developing effective ma...

EP#021: Christian Bibow | How Companies Hire...From Both Sides Of The Desk!

Welcome to Episode Twenty One  (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today I am joined by Christian Bibow who describes himself as a ‘corporate chameleon!  Christian helps business leaders when they need someone to lead large global programs and corporate restructures. He’s the ‘go-to’ person that companies call when they have huge project deliverables and need somebody to manage the project from start to finish. Christian’s experience as both a hiring manager and most recentl...

EP#020: Chris O’Connell | How To Work With A Purpose-Led Business That Reflects Your Values

Welcome to Episode Twenty (Season Two) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast! Today I am joined by Chris O’Connell who following a very successful career as a recruiter by day, now coaches leaders on how to build purpose-led businesses that perform. Chris’s experience gives him a unique insight into what it takes for you to work with companies and bosses whose values reflect your own. This is a ‘must listen’ episode, full of top tips for any leader considering their next move, so go ahead, h...

EP#019: Dominic Joyce | How To Write A Great CV & Stand Out From The Crowd

In the second episode in Season Two of the Executive Career Jump podcast, I am joined by Dominic Joyce who is a recruiter by day, and a CV writer and career coach by night on a big mission to really help people stand out from the crowd when job seeking.  Dom’s got a great mix of skills and I knew without a doubt he’d have some great insights to share, in which he didn’t disappoint as we discussed how to create a great CV, why the hiring process feels broken, how to leverage LinkedIn and much...

EP#019: Dominic Joyce | How To Write A Great CV & Stand Out From The Crowd

In the second episode in Season Two of the Executive Career Jump podcast, I am joined by Dominic Joyce who is a recruiter by day, and a CV writer and career coach by night on a big mission to really help people stand out from the crowd when job seeking.  Dom’s got a great mix of skills and I knew without a doubt he’d have some great insights to share, in which he didn’t disappoint as we discussed how to create a great CV, why the hiring process feels broken, how to leverage LinkedIn and much...

EP#018: Vicky Constable | Successfully navigating the job search process

In season two of the Executive Career Jump Podcast, we're really keen to speak to leaders who have successfully been through a job search process and so I am delighted to be joined in this episode by Vicky Constable, an expert in retail with over 25 years of experience. She shares with us her journey from finding herself suddenly on the job market after being with the same company for 15 years and navigating the job search process to secure her current role as Head of Retail for a global bra...

EP#018: Vicky Constable | Successfully navigating the job search process

In season two of the Executive Career Jump Podcast, we're really keen to speak to leaders who have successfully been through a job search process and so I am delighted to be joined in this episode by Vicky Constable, an expert in retail with over 25 years of experience. She shares with us her journey from finding herself suddenly on the job market after being with the same company for 15 years and navigating the job search process to secure her current role as Head of Retail for a global bra...

EP#017: Sam Griffiths | Every-day health and self-care for stressed or busy people

This week on the Executive Career Jump Podcast I am joined by wellness, fitness, and life coach Sam Griffiths who provides us with some very helpful and effective health tips (with a focus on mental health), that can easily fit into our schedules. These tips include various ways in which we can build a routine that works both short and long-term and that will help deal with the feelings of stress and overwhelm. If you know you need to get moving a little more right now, this is a must-listen...

EP#016: Sally Spicer | Who offers invaluable advice to job seekers gained from both sides of the hiring equation.

This week on the Executive Career Jump podcast I am joined by recruitment expert and career coach Sally Spicer where we dive into a range of topics including interview performance, how to best approach recruiters, and the positive future of the job market. It’s a must-listen for any job seekers right now!  Things to listen out for: What is the best way to engage and work with recruiters? Confidence and mindset when job seeking The future of hiring and the job market Links:  Follow Sall...

EP#015: Russell Ayles | Who is on a mission to help candidates take themselves to market in a better way

This week on the Executive Career Jump podcast I am joined by Sydney-based job search and career coach Russ Ayles. We talk about how his 360° experience of the hiring process, having worked as a recruiter both agency and in-house, has impacted the work he now does with job seekers and the strong purpose he feels to make the whole experience more positive. Things to listen out for: What advice would you give to people who are looking to be proactive and reach out to people in their industry...

EP#014: Rachel Steele | How the hiring market has changed and are you right for the role you are in?

This week on the Executive Career Jump podcast I am joined by hiring expert and career coach Rachel Steele. We discuss the changes and ways companies are hiring after the last few years and events of 2020 (and ongoing). Making sure you don’t burn yourself out and how this can impact every single area of your life in a positive way.  Whether you are a growing business looking to make a new hire for a brand new role, or a job seeker navigating the choppy waters of the current job market, Rache...

EP#013: Kat Nudds | Getting in shape with The Career PT

This week on the Executive Career Jump podcast I am joined by the Career PT Kat Nudds! If you are looking to get fit for business and reshape your career take a listen! Links: The 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen R. Covey - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519  The E-Myth Revisited: Why most small businesses don't work and what to do about it - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280 Love Factua...

EP#012: Penny Delve | Holistic and Practical Ways to Improve Your Working Life

This week on the Executive Career Jump podcast I am joined by Penny Delve. Penny is a business and career coach who combines positivity psychology alongside health and wellbeing. She has a holistic approach to her programme and if you are ready to make a positive change in your career have a listen!  Links: Penny Delve Website: https://www.pdjcoaching.com/  Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Streak App - https://streaksapp.com/ The 4 Pillar Plan by Dr ...

EP#011: Neil Ewington | Crazy & Passionate About Job Search

In this episode I'm joined by career coach Neil Ewington who is the only other person on LinkedIn who I know is as passionate and crazy about job search and career coaching as I am! It's a content-packed episode where we discuss all things career development, starting up a business, landing that big interview, and everything in between. Neil's had a broad career in recruitment but started to fall out of love with it when he discovered career coaching and then decided to start his own busin...

EP#010: Amelia Sordell | How To Stand Out In A Crowded Job Search Market

In this brand-new episode I'm joined by a good friend and colleague Amelia Sordell, pretty much the #1 personal branding guru on LinkedIn right now, and who has been my number one target guest to get on this show for a while.  There are a number of reasons I wanted her on the show, starting with the fact that Amelia's background includes headhunting internationally so she is able to share with us some great recruitment advice which will be invaluable for those listeners currently job seekin...

EP#009 Zoe Tuffs | Future Proof Your Career by Building Your Personal Brand

In this episode I’m joined by Zoe Tuffs, Founder of leadership and career coaching business TimesTen, and also an expert in personal brands. I wanted to speak to Zoe because at this time of worry and fear about recession and unemployment I feel we need to focus and talk about the positive strategies and actions we can take that will give us a competitive edge in the world of work and career. Zoe spent 12 years working in the high octane world of automotive event management, traveling the w...

EP#008 Mark McMullen | Job Search Tips And How To Secure A New Role In Tough And Very Challenging Times

In this episode, I’m joined by Mark McMullen, Commercial Director at Ecocleen Services - a leading cleaning solutions company based in Oxford.  I’ve known Mark for about 18 months and wanted to get him on the show as he’s got such an interesting background and has had some good news in regards to securing a great new role recently.  Mark’s been in leadership roles for over 20 years, predominantly in retail and hospitality and thrives on being in challenging roles that require a leader with...

EP#001 Andrew MacAskill | Welcome To The Career Jump Podcast: What You Can Expect From Season 1

EP#006 Maddy Alexander Grout | The Accidental Entrepreneur

In this episode, I’m joined by Maddie Alexander Grout, who, having worked in the headhunting and recruitment world for over a decade will be sharing plenty of insights for the job seeking community on that front.She has also gone through a number of business ownership faces, is very, very active on LinkedIn and champions being a mum. After graduating from university, Maddy began working as a Training Advisor for British Gas, before moving back down South and falling into recruitment, with i...

EP#005 Laurent Bouvier | Culture, mission and finding people centric organisations that get the modern way of working

In this episode, I’m joined by an old colleague Laurent Bouvier, an executive coach currently working at The Zone. With Laurent’s experience and expertise, this episode will be of particular interest to executives that are on the move. Laurent really cut his teeth in the telco industry, holding some very senior leadership roles, with probably the biggest telco in the world today. He then went on to scratch that entrepreneurial itch, having a couple of startups which proved to be good learni...

EP#004 Becky Webber | The importance of good leadership, embracing change and being successful in recruitment

In this episode, I’m joined by Becky Webber, the Regional Director at Tate Recruitment. With over 20 years recruitment experience, she gives us an insight into the types of things her team look for when placing candidates.  Starting her career at Thomas Cook, Becky fell into recruitment a little by accident back in 1998, taking a job at a privately owned company, which later became Tate Recruitment. Becky has stayed with the company through different ownerships, evolving through lots of cha...

EP#003 Louis Cross | How to Make an Impact and Get Hired

In this episode, I’m joined by good friend and colleague Louis Cross, now Director at Collabz - an in-house talent company that helps small businesses play big in the talent market. Louis has spent a decade in the recruitment industry, spending all of those years working for one company, but across six different positions, three distinctly different brands, and three different models, starting with an agency, moving to RPO and lastly in house. Each move has seen him start from the bottom an...

EP#002 Craig Elvin | Tips, strategies, and how senior executives can get the most out of working with a headhunter when job seeking or making a career move.

In this episode, I’m joined by Craig Elvin, Director at Executive Heads - a leading executive search firm based in Southampton.  I know Craig well from when we ran an executive search business together for a number of years and his experience of the SME market will be of particular interest to our listeners. For senior job searchers who are wanting to learn more about getting the most out of working with a head-hunter, this one is definitely for you. Craig spent ten years in the British Ar...

EP#002 Craig Elvin | Tips, strategies, and how senior executives can get the most out of working with a headhunter when job seeking or making a career move.

In this episode, I’m joined by Craig Elvin, Director at Executive Heads - a leading executive search firm based in Southampton.  I know Craig well from when we ran an executive search business together for a number of years and his experience of the SME market will be of particular interest to our listeners. For senior job searchers who are wanting to learn more about getting the most out of working with a head-hunter, this one is definitely for you. Craig spent ten years in the British Ar...

EP#006 Maddy Alexander Grout | The Accidental Entrepreneur

In this episode, I’m joined by Maddie Alexander Grout, who, having worked in the headhunting and recruitment world for over a decade will be sharing plenty of insights for the job seeking community on that front.She has also gone through a number of business ownership faces, is very, very active on LinkedIn and champions being a mum. After graduating from university, Maddy began working as a Training Advisor for British Gas, before moving back down South and falling into recruitment, with i...

EP#007 Andrew MacAskill | Navigating the job search strategy during Covid-19

As the world goes into lockdown, with borders closing and companies being forced to close, it is clear we are entering an unprecedented situation. In this slightly different episode, I talk about the difficulties we are facing due to the Covid-19 crisis, and what I believe senior jobseekers should be doing in a downturn. I give my insight on how to target companies, how to position your CV, pain based statements and lessons learnt from the ’08/’09 global financial crisis. I also cover the im...