Talent Talks with Nawres

In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I speak with Denise Males, founder of Candlewood Career Advisors and a Global Talent Acquisition leader with experience across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups in media, sports, and tech.Denise shares her career journey working with high-profile companies and how those experiences shaped her approach to Talent Acquisition and Career Coaching. We also dive into the biggest challenges job seekers face today, from navigating applicant tracking systems to dealing with a slower and more cautious hiring process.Denise provides practical strategies to stand out in a competitive job market and shares valuable insights from The Insider's Guide to Finding a Job. To wrap up, she offers her top three career tips for professionals looking to take their next step.Connect with Denise: www.candlewoodcareeradvisors.comSend Talent Talks a message!

Thrilled to share our season finale episode featuring the phenomenal sales talent Cassandra Saikkonen, Head of Sales at Documill! Cassandra's journey from Mexico to Finland, blending cultures and conquering the sales world, is truly inspiring. We delved into her transition from being an individual contributor to sales leadership, the unique skills she values in her team, and how she fosters a culture of constant learning and innovation.As I wrap up this season, I'll be taking a brief break from the podcast. In the meantime, I would love to hear from YOU. Recommendations for future guests, especially in Talent Acquisition and Sales, are more than welcome!

Don't miss this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres featuring the talent Nazli Oguz, a seasoned sales and leadership professional with global experience. Nazli shares her journey from working at Michael Page to making a career shift into a tech-focused role at LinkedIn, offering insights into her transition as well as her experiences working in different countries.Gain wisdom on leadership philosophy, fostering team collaboration, and lessons learned from a decade working in sales internationally.

Dive deep into the world of sales excellence with our latest episode, featuring Ed Armishaw, Sales Director at ServiceNow! Ed shares pivotal career moments, leadership wisdom, and unique strategies for leading sales teams. Discover how he influences the sales community on LinkedIn and empowers professionals to achieve their dreams.Plus, gain exclusive insights into Ed's expertise in closing seven to eight-figure deals, learning the art of complex negotiations and relationship building in high-stakes scenarios.Tune in now for a masterclass in sales success!

Today's inspiring guest is César Beltrán. In the world of technology sales and business development, staying ahead of the curve is key. Our guest today brings over 15 years of experience in the IT sector, making waves as a dynamic and decisive leader. With a strong background in senior sales, marketing, and management, he has successfully navigated the realms of sales management. His expertise spans across a spectrum of cutting-edge technologies, from Digital Transformation and Cloud solutions to Big Data and more. If you are looking to break into a career in tech sales, then this episode is definitely for you. 

Join me in conversation with Robbie Blue, Head of People at Filestage, as we delve deep into the world of Talent Management and People Operations.Robbie shares invaluable insights from his rich career journey, offering lessons learned, pivotal moments, and expert tips on building and nurturing a remote high-performing global team. His depth of knowledge is not to be missed!

This episode features an incredible guest, Patrick J. Griffin, who's a true master in the world of sales negotiations. Patrick has over $1 billion in sales revenue and is renowned as a subject matter expert in sales for key technology launches. In this episode, we dive deep into Patrick's career journey, his sales expertise, and the art of building long-lasting client relationships.Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to enhance your sales strategies or simply curious about the secrets behind his success, this episode is a must-listen. 

For the first episode of the 4th season, I have the privilege of speaking with an exceptional global executive and HR leader, Angela Cheng-Cimini.As the Senior Vice President of Talent & Chief Human Resources Officer at Harvard Business Publishing, Angela has contributed significantly to organizational capabilities, partnering with leaders to build sustainable strategies.Beyond her remarkable career journey, Angela is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this episode, we'll explore Angela's insights on hiring the right people, her work passion topics, and gain valuable insights into the exceptional company culture at Harvard Business Publishing. 

Today, a new episode has launched on the Talent Talks with Nawres podcast and we have an inspiring guest joining us for the final episode of this season. This might be the last episode of the season, but I'll be back very soon with more inspiring conversations!Our guest today is Jane Lovas, an accomplished executive coach and leader in the field of technology. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by leaders in this rapidly evolving industry. Her commitment is to cause and expand one million women leaders in technology. Recognizing the underrepresentation of women in senior executive and board roles, Jane believes that leadership development holds the key to empowering and creating powerful leaders for organizations.As we wrap up this season, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all listeners for your support and engagement. If you want to leave any feedback or have any wishes for future episodes, then feel free to contact me on LinkedIn or email me at nawres@growthpartnerz.com

In this episode, we're joined by Ebony Joyce, a brilliant career coach with a wealth of knowledge concerning job search strategies, networking, personal branding, and much more. Ebony shares her insights on gaining career clarity, navigating job searching during economic uncertainty, the power of networking to advance your career, and the importance of building a strong personal brand. Whether you're just starting your career, looking for a new job, or seeking to advance in your current role, this episode is packed with valuable advice and tips to help you achieve your professional goals. 

In this inspiring episode, I have the honour of speaking with Dr. Nakeema Stefflbauer, EMBA, a tech executive and angel investor with a PhD from Harvard and a degree from Brown University. She is the founder and CEO of FrauenLoop, an organization that provides learning products to help women advance their careers in the tech industry. With her extensive experience in both the academic and professional worlds, she has unique insights into the intersection of technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Join us as we discuss her journey as a tech executive and angel investor, her experience founding and growing FrauenLoop, and her thoughts on the tech industry's future. Don't miss out on this informative and inspiring conversation!

In this episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I have the pleasure of interviewing Victoria Effer, an Account Director, public speaker, and leader of ERG women. Originally from Germany, Victoria currently lives in Dublin and has had an impressive career journey so far. In this episode, Victoria shares her story with us, discussing the twists and turns of her career path and how she has navigated the various obstacles she has encountered. This is an inspiring episode that offers valuable insights into career development, so be sure to tune in!

For this episode, I will be speaking with Varan Pathmanathan who is the Founder of MakeImpact and the Managing director of Purpose Agency. Except for a walkthrough of his career journey in the field of finance and startups, we will also be discussing why he now decided to take a career break and the importance of doing what is right for you. 

This episode features a very special guest - Konstanze Just, a global marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in B2B marketing. Konstanze shares her insights on how to keep up with constant new marketing trends and how she overcame her career challenges. Her expertise and experience in the field are sure to provide valuable insights for anyone looking to take their marketing career to the next level.If you are interested in marketing, then you certainly don't want to miss out on this episode. 

In honour of International Women's Day, I have decided to make a bonus episode on Talent Talks with Nawres, featuring the amazing Claudia Miller as a guest! Claudia is a sought-after Career Coach for Women in Tech and she's helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level. There are two main topics that we will be discussing in this episode, one is about the current state of the tech field in terms of gender equality and diversity - especially within leadership roles.The other topic is focused on serving anyone who is currently looking for a job, this is due to the unfortunate amount of layoffs that have been taking place lately. We'll discuss tips on how to make your CV stand out, how to ace the interview and much more. And as promised in the episode, below is a link to a proven-winning resume E-book offered by Claudia Miller: https://lnkd.in/eJ5pjJKsDon't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business! 

This episode of Talent Talks with Nawres features the amazing Felix Lee from ADPlist as a guest. Felix is the co-founder of ADPlist, a platform that connects people all around the world with the best mentors to help them grow in their careers. In this episode, Felix shares his inspiring career journey, including his failures and successes, and discusses why he believes having a mentor is crucial for professional growth. He also shares his top three career tips for anyone looking to take their career to the next level. 

For today's very interesting guest, we have none other than Matt Dixon who is a wall-street journal best-selling author of a series of books, including the most recent book - the JOLT effect. He is also a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and the founding partner of DCM Insights. Matt is a research and data science expert with a lot of knowledge of customer experience and customer behaviours. So in this episode, we'll get a chance to learn more about his inspiring career journey as well as some insights into his latest book. 

Welcome back for yet another episode of Talent Talks with Nawres. For this episode, I am very proud to present Wendy Nicholls, a Senior Vice President leading EMEA commercial at Korn Ferry. She currently lives in the UK but has experience working and living in Europe, Australia and Asia, gaining rich knowledge by working in different business environments. She is an established global expert in her field and has a true passion for people and leadership. 

Welcome to the third season of Talent Talks with Nawres! I am very excited to be back for yet another lineup of interviews with inspiring guests. For this episode, I have the honour to present David Brock, the CEO and founder of Partners in Excellence, as well as the author of “Sales manager survival guide” and the new upcoming book, “Sales Executive survival guide”. If you are interested in learning more about what it takes to be a successful sales manager then you don't want to miss this talk. 

We are now at the end of season 2 of the podcast and I wanted to take the time to share my own top 3 career tips and a short little get-to-know-me. You can contact me at nawres@growthpartnerz.com or you can find me on LinkedInStay tuned for season 3!

In this episode, I have the honor to present Christian Horne who is the Group Head of HR and Sustainability at Ambea. Not only will we discuss his career journey, but we'll also dive into some really interesting topics about personality tests and intelligence tests in recruitment processes as well as personal development. 

In this episode, I will be talking to Petra Blixt who works as a Key Account Manager at Ericsson. She has a long career in both Sales and Leadership with lots of international experience both through personal and professional experiences. Through her journey, you'll learn about how it is working in sales, how to create a healthy company culture, and much more. 

Welcome back for another episode! In this episode, I will be speaking to Alexandre Zagame who works as a Software Engineer at the Fintech company Tink. We will be discussing how he relaunched his career by transitioning from working in sales to breaking into tech. So If you are thinking about relaunching your career or simply trying to break into tech but don't know where to start, this episode is definitely for you. 

In this episode, I interview Sorbi Khattak from London, who as well as working as a clinical pharmacist for the NHS, is also the Co-Founder of Skincarescientists and UK ambassador for the female business network Business & Dreams. We will talk about her career path so far, but also about health-tech trends, mental health, and of course some career tips.

Welcome back to another episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, in today's episode we have Henrik Cullgren from Salesforce who has a very long background working in Sales and Leadership. We'll discuss the essence of sales management, the importance of self-development, and how it is working at Salesforce, the largest provider of enterprise applications. If you are interested in sales and leadership, this episode is for you!

It's finally time for the second season of Talent Talks with Nawres and I am honored to present the very first guest of this season which is no other than Martina De Marinis from Philips. Martina works with Global Head of Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing at Philips and has been with the company for over a decade. We will get insights into both her role as well as her experience working at the company.  

Welcome to the last guest episode of the very first season of Talent Talks with Nawres. I am excited and honored to present Elisabeth Henning for today's episode, she is an exceptional hybrid cloud thought leader with years of experience in the tech field. With a passion for leadership, IT, and sales she has worked at big tech companies like Red Hat, Microsoft, IBM and Oracle. We discuss everything from her initiatives in the Women in Leadership Council at Red Hat, as well as what really separates a top sales perfomer from an average performer. Get prepared to get inspired by her incredible career journey and get an insight into her top tips on how to excel in the tech field. Are you a tech talent looking for your next career move? Then feel free to email me your CV to nawres@growthpartnerz.com so we can talk! 

Welcome to the sixth episode of Talent talks with Nawres. Today we are doing things from a different angle as I am interviewing two of the founders of the organization &ahead, Carolina Yeo and Britta Mues-Walter. &ahead is a digital talent platform that supports experienced individuals with their career relaunches. They support and enable individuals who are returning to work after a career break to reach their full potential as leaders in their field. This episode is for anyone who would like to learn more about how to best get back into the job market after taking a career break for any reason at all.

In this week's episode, I am interviewing Anna Blixt, who is working with Global Employer Branding at Elekta in Stockholm. In this episode, we will learn about how she transitioned into an Employer Branding role from previously working in Sales, as well as her experience in joining a Mentorship program by the Swedish-American Chamber of commerce in New York. With years of experience in both Employer Branding and Sales, you'll get to know what her best career tips are along with her biggest career challenge so far. 

In this episode I am honored to present Katherine Starks as a guest and you do not want to miss this one! She previously worked at BNY Mellon as CEO of the branch in Frankfurt as well as a Regional Head of Europe at Euroclear. She now has made the career transition of becoming a full-time Executive Coach to educate teams and leaders to generate top results. In this episode, we discuss everything from how to handle discrimination at the workplace to how to negotiate a salary increase. 

In this episode, I am honored to have the Chief Innovation Officer from Workology - Jessica Miller-Merrell.  She has an inspiring story of how she went from being fired, to thriving while starting her own business venture. She is a true HR and career expert who has been recognized as the top 50 social influencers by Forbes, and Top 100 HR influencers by Huffington post, she is also an awarded HR tech writer as well as a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.  

On the second episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I am very happy to have Gero Hesse as a guest! He is one of the top thought leaders in the HR and Employer Branding field in Germany, with more than two decades of experience in the field. He works as the Managing Director of TERRITORY EMBRACE and is also a blogger and podcaster at SAATKORN. In this episode, we talk about everything from the meaning of "new work", what a good employer branding strategy is, and how to find and follow your true career passion. Tune in to get inspired by his eventful journey! 

In the very first episode of Talent Talks with Nawres, I have Susanne Labonde from SAP joining me. She is an HR Recruiting Consultant working with Global Talent Attraction at SAP in Germany. She is a true HR and Talent expert that has a passion for making the right match between talents and SAP. In this episode, Susanne will be sharing how her career at SAP started as well as the reason she enjoys mentoring young professionals. She will also share an exciting and fun time in her career where she was interviewed by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden!

This is a podcast to turn to if you would like to get inspired by people's career journeys. Every episode, you'll listen to professionals from different fields, share their personal stories about how they've been building fulfilling careers that fuel their happy and healthy work lives. Whether you're looking for work, stuck in a rut, or ready to move from a company that takes more than it gives, this is a space made for you. Tune in to Talent Talks with Nawres, every other Tuesday to get some inspiration for the career that you deserve. This podcast is brought to you by Growth Partnerz. You can visit our website at https://www.growthpartnerz.com. We are a recruitment agency with a focus on Sales and Marketing roles within the tech industry offered across Europe and the US. We have a passion for finding and matching the right talent with the right employer. Feel free to also connect with me (Nawres Caman) on LinkedIn, whether you are a talent looking for your next career move or if you are an employer in the need of top talents.