TheEdge podcast works to shine a bright light on the stories, wisdom and career guidance of the women executives (and their workforce allies) who are elevating the talent and tech industries. Our “How to Lead and Thrive†format is focused on providing listeners with real-world advice they can use to drive their own careers and companies forward. Our host is talent and tech industry thought leader Leslie Vickrey, who is a passionate advocate for creating equity and positive change in the world of work and one of the co-founders of ARA, a 6,000 people-strong national organization focused on supporting women in technology.
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In this episode of TheEdge, learn how Natasha Lee brings an attitude of gratitude to every day and has built a team and a company that does the same. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/An-Attitude-of-Gratitude-with-Natasha-Lee-CEO-and-Co-Founder-of-Floyd-Lee-Locums.mp3"][/audio]
In this episode of TheEdge, learn how Heather Jennings learned to use her voice, advocate for herself, and build a purposeful career and team that is leading an industry forward. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TheEdge-Podcast_-Heather-Jennings-President-at-iDEAL-Personnel-Services.mp3"][/audio]
On this episode of TheEdge, learn how Leslie Snavely uses her love of learning to tackle every new challenge and how you can do the same. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FINAL-Podcast_-Leslie-Snaveley.m4a"][/audio]
Our most recent episode of TheEdge podcast features a conversation between Leslie Vickery and Jessie McGowan, Senior Vice President, Business Development, at PeopleScout, A TrueBlue Company. Their insightful discussion explored the challenges and rewards of navigating sales as a woman, offering valuable advice for those looking to thrive in this competitive field. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TheEdge_Jessie-McGowan.mp3"][/audio]
Vinda Souza, CMO at RefAssured, joins Leslie Vickery on TheEdge for a conversation that's both inspiring and thought-provoking. They delve into the importance of marketing as a strategy, finding your authentic voice and brand purpose, and how DEI as a strategy is faring in today's market. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TheEdge-_-Vinda-Souza.mp3"][/audio]
On the latest episode of TheEdge, Lesly Cardec, Senior VP at ClearEdge Recruiting, shares insights on the company's first-year anniversary, embodying visionary leadership alongside Leslie Vickrey. Starting from a serendipitous job application, Cardec's journey reflects a commitment to purposeful work and a transition from marketing to recruiting, driving impactful change in the staffing industry. As ClearEdge celebrates its success, Cardec's story stands as a testament to growth, perseverance, and the transformative power of passion-driven leadership. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Clips-from-GMT20240125-172119_Recording.mp3"][/audio]
Angela and Leslie discuss the importance of family, allyship in it's many forms, and how the future of work is now.
On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Kendra Cato, Director of Enterprise Strategy at Bullhorn. Kendra shares about choosing to bet on herself and trusting her gut through various career and life changes. She shares ways that she has created space both professionally and personally for creativity, design, and other passions. Kendra also opens up with the audience and Leslie about experiences she has had over the years that led her to discover and really define what her purpose and 'why' is in life, now a cornerstone to the decisions she makes in her day to day life. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kendra_TheEdge-V3.mp3"][/audio]
On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Janet Elkin, President, IMN Enterprises. Janet shares many insights about her career with Leslie, underscoring the fact that ‘life isn't always a straight line'. After a few twists and turns through her career, Janet purchased Icon Medical Network which has now grown to become IMN Enterprises with additional acquisitions. In this episode, the pair discuss imposter syndrome, the positive changes they want to impress on our industry through their entrepreneurship journey, and the importance of caring for your employees, yourself, and your clients. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/98_TheEdge_Janet-Elkin-2.mp3"][/audio]
On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Janelle Bieler, President, Adecco Canada. Leslie and Janelle start off the episode by discussing what it means to be the CEO of your own career. The pair then discuss the Dress for Success ‘Your Hour, Her Power' campaign which is raising funds for programs supporting women entering and re-entering the workforce. The campaign highlights groundbreaking women in leadership positions across various industries, this year including both Leslie and Janelle. The episode wraps up with an exploration of what it means to be a power mom, and Janelle's participation in a book of the same title. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/97_TheEdge_Janelle-Bieler-2.mp3"][/audio]
In this third installment of the Allyship in Action series, Mark Nussbaum, Chief Administrative Officer for DISYS and Signature Consultants joins host Leslie Vickrey, CEO and Founder of ClearEdge Marketing. The pair embark on a conversation about allyship and the importance of switching from a power stance to a learning stance, they share stories of putting that belief into practice, discuss the DEI efforts Mark has put in place at his own companies, and to wrap it up they dive into where our industry stands today and how we move it forward with an eye toward diversity. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/96_TheEdge_Mark-Nussbaum-1.mp3"][/audio]
On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Leonie Tyler, President of S.i. Systems. The episode opens with a story about how Leonie started her career at just 16 and goes on to discuss the intersection of allyship and friendship, Leonie's personal meditation practice and how that has expanded to her workplace culture, and the process of working with private equity firms along with advice for other women looking to take on investment at their firms. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Final-Recording_Leonie.mp3"][/audio]
In this second installment of the Allyship in Action series, Eric Gregg, CEO and Founder of ClearlyRated, joins host Leslie Vickrey, CEO and Founder of ClearEdge Marketing. Eric shares about his allyship journey and the belief that you never really arrive at allyship, the pair recount stories of shared experiences they have had during industry events and the important roles allies played, and discuss ClearlyRated's DEI initiatives and the impact they have had on the industry. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/94_TheEdge_Eric-Gregg.mp3"][/audio]
On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Kara Rogan CEO of Co-Worx Staffing. The pair discuss Kara's path from VP to CEO, what exactly bone deep self confidence means, and the importance of balancing being a high performer while not being a perfectionist, especially as your children are watching and learning. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/93_TheEdge_Kara-Rogan_rerecords.mp3"][/audio]
On the latest episode of TheEdge, our host, Leslie Vickrey, ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder, is joined by Nicole McMackin, CEO of Irvine Technology Corporation. The pair discuss what it was like for Nicole to step into leading a company at 29, the importance of facing your fears in both your personal and professional lives and more. We hope you enjoy this episode. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ACTUAL-NEW_-WP-Nicole-M.mp3"][/audio]
On this special episode of TheEdge, Insight Global's CEO, Bert Bean, joins ClearEdge Marketing CEO and Founder Leslie Vickrey for our new allyship series that features male executives. We hope you enjoy this episode. [audio mp3="https://meetclearedge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/91_TheEdge_Bert-Bean_Edit-2.mp3"][/audio]
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