Podcasts about consultnetworx

788 - Personal Brand Authenticity with Consultnetworx's Gail Tolstoi-Miller

Gail Tolstoi-Miller is an award-winning entrepreneur, CEO, career coach and staffing strategist. Her companies, Consultnetworx and Speednetworx are focused on connecting people for mutual fit and success. The firms’ new division, Careernetworx, will soon provide job seekers with exclusive access to training portals and career coaching services. Gail’s first book, Networking Karma was released earlier this year.   In the SOS series for job seekers, guests chart out a plan to help you pursue career opportunities that fit and fuel you. 

On this episode I talk with Gail Tolstoi-Miller -- an award-winning dual CEO, experienced recruiter, author and global keynote speaker -- about unconscious bias in hiring. Having personally felt the impact of unconscious bias early in her life, she now works with her corporate clients to raise awareness of unconscious bias and helps job seekers combat unconscious bias and even use it to their advantage. Gail also gave a TEDx talk on unconscious bias in hiring and recently launched her online course about this topic on Udemy. Gail shares her thoughts, insights and advice on:   What unconscious bias is, and why everyone has it How unconscious bias shows up in the hiring process The personal experiences that solidified her desire to bust unconscious bias How she challenges her clients’ bias, starting with two simple words: "So What?" The drawbacks of cherry-picking diversity How affinity bias hinders creativity and innovation in an organization, and trickles down to their customers and clients What it was like preparing and presenting a TEDx talk, how it has helped her brand and business … and what to do when you forget part of your talk on stage What the dreaded word “overqualified” really means How job seekers can use unconscious bias to their advantage Connect with Gail on LinkedIn, Facebook or via email at gmiller@consultnetworx.com , and check out her TEDx Talk and Unconscious Bias Course on Udemy.   Gail's full bio: Gail Tolstoi-Miller is an award winning dual CEO. She is CEO of Consultnetworx, which provides recruiting, diversity and unconscious bias strategy services. In addition, she is CEO of Careernetwork, a career and business coaching organization. Gail is also the author of the award winning book "Networking Karma", a guide on how to network successfully with giving. Lastly, she is a global keynote speaker and gave an unhinged TEDx talk on Unconscious Bias in hiring.

Gail is an introvert who has won the war on reticence to become an award-winning CEO of Consultnetworx, a staffing firm, and Speednetworx, a speed networking company.  Her authentic speaking and business coaching style have helped thousands of Americans get back to work.  Gail’s insight on networking and the job market has been featured in outlets like MSN and FOX Business. Her first book, Networking Karma, hits this summer.

Life's Issues with Lauren Jawno and her guest Gail Tolstoi-Miller and Donna Ghanney: Gail Tolstoi-Miller an entrepreneur and innovator, that serves dual CEO roles within my organizations. I direct strategic staffing and career coaching at Consultnetworx, a national staffing firm providing consulting and full-time talent to Fortune 500 and emerging growth firms. Additionally, I manage the day-to-day operations of Speednetworx, a B2B speed networking event company and Speedhire. I started my company in the height of the recession at the end of 2009 when most staffing firms were closing their doors. By the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011, I grew my company to 1+ million in revenue Donna Ghanney is a Certified Professional Life Coach & Leadership Trainer, Author, CEO of Kingdom Empowerment, Inc. (KEI), Radio Show - Host, Motivational Speaker, and Article Writer for Ezine and Kingdom Empowerment Magazine. She has coached many persons globally and helped them to succeed in their goals. She passionately use life coaching methods to help persons overcome obstacles and limitations that keep them from excelling in life. She is committed to help every one achieve maximum success!

Gail is an introvert who has won the war on reticence to become an award-winning CEO of Consultnetworx, a staffing firm, and Speednetworx, a speed networking company.  Her authentic speaking and business coaching style have helped thousands of Americans get back to work.  Gail’s insight on networking and the job market has been featured in outlets like MSN and FOX Business. Her first book, Networking Karma, hits this summer.