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#327) Career Breaks | Tackling Redundancy While Filling Out Applications | Using a Sample Portfolio in Job Interviews

Career Warrior Podcast - April 22, 2024 12:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
Are you ready to revolutionize your job search? In this episode, we're delving into some of the most pressing questions from job seekers, tackling topics from LinkedIn career breaks to crafting impressive interview portfolios. Join us as we uncover the strategies that will set you apart in today...

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Can You Make Someone Funny?

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - April 10, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes
Throughout my career, I’ve been asked to coach some very high-powered professionals on their presentation skills. In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll tell you about one particular request I get, often, and why it has always made me anxious. It involves the most overrated aspe...

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Race Rule In Business

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - April 08, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: A couple of classic mistakes that fall into the unconscious incompetent arena.  That means operating in an area where we don't know what we don't know. How her book, Race Rules is helpful for businesspeople, and leaders. Some ways people unknowingl...

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#326): LinkedIn Keywords | How to Fix ‘Responsible for’ in Your Resume | Are Physical Addresses Needed in Cover Letters?

Career Warrior Podcast - April 08, 2024 12:30 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
Are You Using the Top Keywords for Your LinkedIn in 2024? Do You Need to Include the Company’s Address (or Yours) on a Cover Letter? How should I phrase my professional experiences on my resume?  For this episode and next episode, I’m focusing on some very specific and great questions from ou...

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The One Thing An Audience Won't Forgive

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - April 03, 2024 13:00 - 6 minutes
Here’s a little known fact: I am not a fan of Matthew Broderick. It has nothing to do with his movies or his personal life. This issue is based on something I personally witnessed on a Broadway Stage some years ago. In this quick, seven-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll tell you the mistake he ...

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A Women's Guide To Claiming Space

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - April 01, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Eliza's incredible backstory, and get ready because it's so extraordinary when People Magazine interviewed her, Eliza's story was so jaw-dropping that the legal department asked for documents to prove it actually happened!   What exactly does it mea...

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The Communication Shot Clock

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 27, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes
When you watch a professional basketball game, you’ll see a fast paced sporting event. One reason for this is that the players are forced to shoot the ball within a specific time period. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll tell you how we can apply this same technique to the...

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A Guide To Overcoming Adversity

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 25, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: Jeff's journey that started with what he refers to as a black swan that showed up on a random Tuesday.   How you operate in an environment where the majority of what you believe is true, is not.   How a leader prepares for, at some point, having to...

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#325) Troubleshooting No Callbacks | Top Reasons You’re Not Getting Noticed

Career Warrior Podcast - March 25, 2024 12:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
“I’m not getting any callbacks. I’ve applied for 300+ positions!”  “I am perfectly qualified for the position.” “My job search has been going on way too long.” These are the common cries of job seekers and you may have even said some of these verbatim. Today, I’d like to discuss the most com...

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The Accidental Ugly American

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 20, 2024 13:00 - 4 minutes
I was hoping to spot a topic for my podcast during my a trip to London and I wasn’t disappointed. That's because I got caught up in an unfortunate case of the, "we don't do it that ways." In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you why just because some person, company, or ...

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The Impact of AI On The Sales Industry

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes
in this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: The PR problem associated with AI... or is it? How AI works its magic to transform sales processes into streamlined, efficient operations. Examples of what Tom would consider remarkable achievements AI is currently capable of in the realm of sales....

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Giving Salespeople The Respect They Deserve!

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 13, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes
Why are so many salespeople so nervous about taking pride in the profession they belong to? Could it be because so many of those who don't sell, don't get it either? After listening to this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I can promise you, you'll never question the value you provide,...

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A Guide To High Performance

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 11, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: A working definition for Aaron's concept; The 9th Stratum. What drove Aaron to develop the 9th Stratum.             What separates a Performance-based Skill from any other hard career skill. The unusual approach to not just studying high performer...

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#324) ATS Unveiled: Your Resume Checklist for 2024

Career Warrior Podcast - March 11, 2024 12:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
 In this episode of the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, Chris Villanueva unveils the secrets to conquering Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with our comprehensive ATS-friendly checklist. As job seekers gear up for success in their applications, understanding ATS intricacies is paramou...

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Can A Good Salesperson Sell Anything?

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 06, 2024 14:00 - 6 minutes
Have you ever found yourself defending the fact you have experience in a particular field, but not with a particular product? It can become a battle to convince others that product knowledge is the most overrated aspect of selling. Yep, I said it! In this quick, six-minute Pocket Sized Pep Tal...

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Are You Worthy?

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How, despite being a millionaire at 37, one of the top 10 women at Microsoft at 40, launching three, billion dollar businesses, and rising to VP of the largest merger in the history of the US, Jane still struggled with self worth. Her reason for wri...

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Mastering The Callback

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 28, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes
My son, Danny Jolles, is a standup comedian, and he told me of a technique he uses that allows him to remind the audience of an earlier joke. His explanation made me smile because professional speakers use this technique all the time. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll lea...

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Becoming A Digital Detective In Sales

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 26, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How with the right technology, and process, you can sell just as effectively digitally as in person.  Specific technology you need to support digital sales. How to support digital sales within your company. How to compare the digital sales process...

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#323) Leveling Up Your Resume for a Promotion

Career Warrior Podcast - February 26, 2024 12:30 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
Unlock the secrets to leveling up your resume for either an internal promotion or an external application for a leveled-up position. Whether you're eyeing a director-level position or aiming for the C-Suite, this episode is your guide to standing out for that next career move. In this episode, ...

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The Real Meaning Of Consensus

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 21, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes
In my previous podcast, "The Cost of Being Right,” I seemed to have stirred up a lot of comments and discussions regarding the courage it takes to let your idea go to support the will of the group. But when do you know when it’s time to let go, and when it’s time to fight for that idea? In this q...

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Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 19, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How you can recognize sales opportunities and understand what customers want before they know they want them.   What moved Larry to write the book, Take A Chance! 101 Entrepreneurial Life Lessons for Making it Big. Lesson learned it his father’s Ac...

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The Cost Of Being Right

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 14, 2024 14:00 - 6 minutes
The other day, I met with an individual who reminded me of myself thirty years ago, and it startled me. He relished in the belief that no matter what the consequences might be, you must never back down when you know you are right. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll not only te...

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Building a Resilient Spirit

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 12, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How  we keep from listening to our instinct to fight harder, essentially moving back to what is a failing strategy.  A definition for the word “resilience” and what makes it different than others.   A fascinating conversation around our "survivor m...

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#322) How to Include Resume Accomplishments Even if That's ‘Too Difficult’

Career Warrior Podcast - February 12, 2024 12:30 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
Some of our resume writers share insights on the challenge many clients face with metrics and emphasize the power of qualifying and quantifying skills with measurable outcomes. Discover how incorporating numbers sets you apart from the competition and elevates you to the top of the resume pile. ...

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Why We Role-Play

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 07, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes
Over the years, I’ve conducted thousands of training programs and I’ve watched students participate in countless role-play exercises. The lion share of the preparation and stress goes into playing the role of the person utilizing the skills taught. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk...

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Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: How did this topic found Ben.  The difference between sales and marketing.  Why  so many of us struggle with communicating effectively. How we can we bridge the communication gap. The difference between features and benefits and how it relates to...

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The Art Of Chitchat

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - January 31, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes
Have you ever noticed that some people can walk into a room, and the room seems to warm up around them? They seem to be able to chat with anyone! In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I'll remind you that this phenomenon has less to do with the innate skills they were born with, and...

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Utilizing The Power Of The Enneagram

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - January 29, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes
In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn: What the Enneagram actually is! What makes it different from other systems. Why and how it can be used to help salespeople.  What truly engages, drives and motivates people.  How the Enneagram can we used in business to be more effective within o...

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#321) Here’s How Your LinkedIn and Resume Should be Different

Career Warrior Podcast - January 29, 2024 12:30 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 93 ratings
Join Chris Villanueva in a new Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast episode as we decode the art of crafting a winning resume and LinkedIn profile. How should your resume and LinkedIn profile be different?  With January's hiring surge, it's crucial to have both of these job search tools sh...

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Removing The Fog Of Fear

Pocket Sized Pep Talks - January 24, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes
In 1991, Albert Brooks wrote, directed and starred in a movie that was quietly one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I embraced the message of this movie. In this quick, five-minute Pocket Sized Pep Talk, I’ll share with you the simple and moving message it delivered. It might just impact how ...

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