Ep 119: Breaking the Outplacement Mold: A Holistic Approach to Career (re)Acceleration
Release Date: 01/30/2025
Ep 127: Pivoting with Purpose: A Product Leader's Journey with James Gunaca
Steer Your Career Podcast
In this episode of the Steer Career podcast, Alan sits down with James Gunaca, a product management expert and Kadima coach. James details his extensive career journey spanning roles at Amazon and other tech giants, offering insights into the pivotal decisions leading him to international opportunities. Learn how James navigated organizational challenges, market shifts, and personal aspirations to become a successful career coach. Tune in for valuable career advice and lessons on resilience and growth in the tech industry.
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Ep 126: Why Old Rules Don't Work and What Actually Lands Jobs Faster with Jenna Minieri
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In this episode, Alan sits down with Jenna Minieri, a branding expert and Kadima coach who also works with displaced professionals at an outplacement company. She reveals the most common pitfalls that keep qualified candidates from getting noticed, shares the essential elements every resume and LinkedIn profile must have to pass the six-second screening test, and explains why the old job search playbook no longer works in 2025. Tune in to discover the strategies that separate successful job seekers from those who struggle for months, and learn how to position yourself as the obvious choice for...
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Ep 125: From Classroom to Big Tech: Keith Anderson's Unconventional Path to Career Success
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In this episode, host Alan Stein talks with Keith Anderson, founder of Career Alchemy, about making successful career pivots and standing out in competitive job markets. Keith shares his journey from earning less than $30,000 as a professor to securing prestigious roles at top tech companies through strategic networking and his "value validation projects". They discuss how to effectively conduct informational interviews, the importance of authenticity in your job search, and the challenges and rewards of transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship.
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Ep 124: Leadership Lessons from Bridgewater Associates and More with Dave Kline
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True leadership isn't about being nice. It's about being kind, honest, and challenging people to reach their full potential. In this episode, Alan Stein sits down with Dave Kline, former Bridgewater Associates leader turned management consultant, to explore the radical transparency that shaped Dave's leadership philosophy. Dave shares insights from his decade at Bridgewater, where feedback was constant and unfiltered, revealing how this approach built stronger teams despite its intensity. Learn how Dave and his wife are now helping managers through their management accelerator programs that...
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Ep 123: How to Get Into Google: An Interview with Former Google Recruiter, Jeff Sipe
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In this episode, host Alan Stein sits down with Jeff Sipe, a seasoned technical recruiter with 5+ years at Google and 15+ years of recruiting experience. They dive into practical interview techniques including Jeff's CFAS method for answering hypothetical questions, the one-minute rule for "tell me about yourself," and the psychology behind making memorable first impressions in interviews. Tune in now!
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Ep 122: The Inside Scoop On Amazon: An Interview with Kristi Coulter
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In this episode, Alan Stein sits down with Kristi Coulter about her bestselling book "Exit Interview," exploring how she navigated Amazon's male-dominated environment while battling imposter syndrome. Kristi shares candid insights about the company's frugal approach to employee well-being, strategies for women to claim their seat at the table, and why diverse teams make better business decisions than homogeneous ones. Tune in now to discover how to own your career path even in the most challenging environments!
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Ep 121: Accelerating Software Engineer Careers: An Interview with John Crickett
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The reality of software engineering for the 99% who don't work at Big Tech ❓ In this episode, Alan sits down with John Crickett and talks about the differences between software engineering at Big Tech versus where most engineers actually work. They also discuss why interview practices like LeetCode make sense for companies receiving thousands of applications but are often counterproductive elsewhere, and why people skills become more critical than technical skills for career advancement. Tune in to gain valuable perspective on building an engineering career outside the Big Tech bubble.
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Ep 120: How Dexter Zhuang Built a Global Career Through Smart Networking
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In this episode, Alan sits down with Dexter Zhuang, founder of Money Abroad, to explore the fascinating journey from traditional corporate roles to building a portfolio career. Dexter shares his experience transitioning from tech giants like Dropbox to international ventures in Singapore, and finally to creating his own path. They also dive deep into relationship building, cold outreach strategies that actually work, and how to make successful career transitions across countries. Tune in to learn how to design your own path while maintaining the lifestyle you desire!
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Ep 119: Breaking the Outplacement Mold: A Holistic Approach to Career (re)Acceleration
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Has your job ever been eliminated unexpectedly? In this episode, career coach Anne Baker joins host Alan Stein to tackle the often-stigmatized world of "outplacement" services and share a bold new vision for helping displaced employees relaunch their careers. Drawing from her decades of experience in the corporate world, Anne discusses why mass layoffs are becoming more common in the age of AI, and why being let go is no longer the career "scarlet letter" it once was. They also dive deep into what's broken with traditional outplacement support, from inconsistent coaching quality to outdated...
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Ep 118: Expert Communication Tips From Public Speaking and Communication Wizard, Nausheen Chen
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Tired of letting nerves sabotage your career opportunities? In this episode, communication coach Nausheen Chen reveals her journey from being a brand manager to becoming an expert public speaking coach, sharing how she went from "faking" confidence to truly embodying it. Alan and Nausheen dive deep into the two biggest blockers to effective communication - nerves and delivery - while offering practical strategies to overcome them. Tune in now! -- Get in touch with Nausheen: www.speaking.coach
info_outlineHas your job ever been eliminated unexpectedly? In this episode, career coach Anne Baker joins host Alan Stein to tackle the often-stigmatized world of "outplacement" services and share a bold new vision for helping displaced employees relaunch their careers.
Drawing from her decades of experience in the corporate world, Anne discusses why mass layoffs are becoming more common in the age of AI, and why being let go is no longer the career "scarlet letter" it once was. They also dive deep into what's broken with traditional outplacement support, from inconsistent coaching quality to outdated approaches, while exploring modern solutions for what they call career "re-acceleration."
Tune in to learn why traditional outplacement services need reimagining and how companies can better support their departing employees.