279: Dramatically Boost Your Interviewing Success: Critical Do's and Don'ts
Release Date: 03/21/2024
306: How to Turn LinkedIn Into Your #1 Business and Career Growth Tool
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If you still think of LinkedIn as nothing more than a job site or somewhere you go to upload your online resume, now is the time to update and expand your approach! Today on the show, we welcome LinkedIn insider for a deep dive into the evolution of LinkedIn and why we should all be using it as a human connection tool and a pathway to opportunity at scale. Having spent nearly a decade at LinkedIn, Jon is an expert in how to leverage the true power of the platform. He is the founder and CEO of , where he works with global companies and executive leaders on their LinkedIn strategy, helping...
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305: When Money Feels Dangerous: Healing Your Survival Response to Wealth
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The moment you choose to change your relationship to money is the moment you change every single generation ahead of you. In this episode of Finding Brave, top financial wellbeing speaker, multi-award-winning Financial Coach, and international author joins us to talk about a vitally important topic: when money feels dangerous and how to heal our survival response to wealth. A Financial Wellbeing Speaker, multi-award-winning Financial Coach, and international author of the bestselling book y, Catherine presents a trauma-informed psychological approach to money. As the founder of The Money...
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304: Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Conflict without Giving Up or Giving In
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Conflict is a part of life, whether it’s in our relationships, workplaces, or even global politics, yet many of us either shy away from it or escalate it, leading to stress, resentment, and division. Today on Finding Brave, behavioral neurologist joins us to discuss how we can navigate disagreement with confidence and resilience—and even turn it into a powerful tool for building stronger connections. Dr. Salinas is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the co-author with Robert C. Bordone, of . In this fascinating book, Joel and Robert blend...
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303: How Validation Transforms Our Relationships, Lives, and Influence
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What if the key to better relationships, deeper influence, and personal growth wasn’t about fixing problems, but about acknowledging and accepting others? Today on Finding Brave, we sit down with , a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, and adjunct clinical instructor at Stanford University, to explore the transformative power of validation. Dr. Fleck is a recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), specializing in working with high-conflict individuals and organizations. Her insights on psychology and human behavior have been featured in major outlets such as The New...
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302: Authoring Your Money Story - It's More Intuitive Than You Realize
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Many people feel stuck in their current financial situation, believing that wealth and stability are out of reach. But what if the key to financial success isn’t about making drastic changes overnight but rather small, intentional shifts in mindset and habits? Today’s guest, , has spent 24 years helping people take control of their money and their lives. A five-time Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor, he is the author of and a champion of financial empowerment. As President of , Founder of , and host of the and , George shares powerful insights empowering others to build lasting...
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301: Justice, Love and Facilitating Organizational Healing
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What does it take to create lasting change in an organization that is rooted in dignity, justice, and care? Too often, leadership and consulting focus on quick fixes instead of investing in deeper and necessary cultural shifts. Today, we explore how organizations can foster true transformation by embracing a more holistic approach and prioritizing what truly matters. Our guest, , is a mission-driven consultant and author of the new book . With over 25 years of experience, she helps social justice organizations repair harm, strengthen leadership, and align with their values. Drawing from a...
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300: Celebrating 300 Episodes of Finding Brave
Finding Brave
Hey, friends! 🎉 I’m thrilled to share an exciting milestone—today, my podcast Finding Brave celebrates its 300th episode! This podcast journey since we launched in 2018 has been nothing short of incredible, and I’m so grateful for all your help in making this podcasting journey so meaningful. I’m honored that, with 574+K downloads, Finding Brave is ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts and is in the top 1.5% of over 3.5 million podcasts globally. It’s also an award-winning program, featured on several important lists, such as . I couldn’t be prouder of these...
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299: 5 Ways Your Lack of Confidence Is Hurting You, with Kathy Caprino
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298: Using a “Flux” Mindset To Better Navigate The Future, with April Rinne
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297: How To Begin Doing Something That Matters
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Thank you for listening to our Finding Brave show, ranked in the Top 100 Apple Career Podcasts! Please note: This is an updated “Holiday Selection” re-release of Episode #210. “Sit with the idea of what it would mean for you to take on a worthy goal, become the best version of yourself, and unlock your greatness by taking on the hard things. I’m asking not just for you, but I’m asking for me and my world, because it’s a chance for all of us to live a better life.” – Michael Bungay Stanier I’m very excited to share my “Holiday Selection” re-release of one of our most...
info_outlineInterviews can undoubtedly be daunting and intimidating, but they also present a thrilling sense of potential and promise. After all, one interview can change the course of your life. So, how do you bring your best self to an interview, regardless of which side of the table you find yourself on? Joining us today to share her keen insights on all things interviewing is Anna Papalia, CEO of Interviewology, and author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing.
Anna has a deep and abiding passion for the interviewing process, and has spent the better part of her career studying, researching, and teaching the key tenets of interviewing. She has consulted with multiple Fortune 100 companies, coached over 10,000 clients on how to master interviews, and taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. Anna is also a career influencer; with over 1.5 million followers on social media, she is using her platform to educate, inspire, and transform the lives of job seekers and hiring managers one post at a time.
We use today’s conversation with Anna to delve into the science of her Interviewology method, why conventional interviewing advice doesn’t work, and how deeper self-awareness can transform your approach to interviews. Learn about the four key interviewing styles and their variations, the critical do’s and don’ts of interviewing, the top mistakes that almost every hiring manager will make, and why practice is essential for becoming better at interviews.
Join us today to hear all of Anna’s remarkable insights on interviewing, and learn how you can show up as your best self, regardless of whether you’re applying for a job or searching for the perfect candidate.
Key Highlights From This Episode:
• Anna Papalia’s professional background; how she mastered the art of interviewing. [02:18]
• Why self-knowledge is a critical part of transforming how you interview. [11:02]
• The core principles of Anna’s thesis on interviewing, Interviewology. [13:09]
• An overview of the four interviewing styles and their variations. [22:03]
• Why we tend to hire people who are similar to us, the downsides of this, and why diversity is essential for creativity and innovation. [28:23]
• The role of self-knowledge and self-mastery in your journey of transformation. [31:42]
• Key Do’s and Don’ts for job seekers and hiring managers. [36:13]
• The one thing not to say in response to the question, “Why do you want to work here”. [39:31]
• A round of questions from Anna that uncovered Kathy’s interviewing style. [43:05]
• Anna’s parting message: why the real power comes from owning how you are. [45:16]
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Check out Anna’s book Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing
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Quotes:
“I never want anyone to feel like they have to pretend to be something they're not to get the job or to do this thing. I want to encourage people to be more authentic in this process. That's the whole thesis of my book.” — @AnnaPapalia [0:12:12]
“I think most people hire from a place of trying to find people that they're comfortable with because they think it's easier to manage someone who's like them.” — @AnnaPapalia [0:28:38]
“If your goal in your company or department is to just keep the status quo and never rock the boat, [not] do anything creative or innovative, and [never] solve any problems, sure, go ahead and hire 10 more of you.” — @AnnaPapalia [0:30:01]
“I always tell hiring managers, ‘We don't need another you. We have you.’” — @AnnaPapalia [0:30:14]
“Everyone gets better the more you practice. Truly. I have seen 1000s of clients. Everyone gets better, the more you do it.” — @AnnaPapalia [0:36:50]
“I want people to know that it's okay to be themselves. I want people to know that the real power comes from owning who you are [and] never pretending to be something that you're not.” — @AnnaPapalia [0:45:16]
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