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I'm Sonal Bahl, executive career strategist and corporate survivor of an epic rollercoaster that started in India, zipped through South America and landed in Europe. After two decades in global human resources and helping thousands of professionals reach their next level, I created the show for leaders like you. If you're ready for more meaning, more money and more momentum without burning out or selling out, this is the podcast for you.
Reach out to us: www.SuperChargeYourself.com. (Podcast music credit: Teamwork by Scott Holmes, under Creative Commons license.)
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Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like work is more complicated than it needs to be, you’re not alone — and today’s guest is on a mission to change that. Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized futurist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Why Simple Wins — a book so impactful, it’s required reading at Zoom. She’s advised the NSA, taught innovation at Google, and been named one of the Top 40 keynote speakers in the world. In this episode of How I Got Hired, Lisa takes us behind the scenes o...
Send us a text You know that person on LinkedIn who makes you stop scrolling — in a good way? That’s Lorraine K. Lee. In this electric episode, Lorraine joins me to talk about: How she landed her first job in Silicon Valley (spoiler: it involved a barbecue)Why she ditched traditional journalism for tech—and never looked backThe real reason she wasn’t getting promoted at LinkedIn (and what changed)Getting laid off... then launching a thriving speaking businessHer path to becoming a LinkedIn To...
Send us a text This episode features an inspiring conversation with Olivier Onghena-t Hooft, an entrepreneur and author who believes in the power of noble purpose to drive careers and organizations toward meaningful impact. Through stories of his diverse career—from diplomacy to corporate leadership and a life-altering kidnapping—Olivier articulates the importance of developing a coherent life purpose. • Discover Olivier's multi-faceted career and how each role shaped his worldview&nbs...
Send us a text What if the key to a thriving career lies in embracing the unexpected? Discover the riveting journey of Gianpiero Petriglieri, a celebrated professor at INSEAD, who turned setbacks into stepping stones on his path to success. Sparked by the urging of his wife, Jennifer, Gianpiero's unconventional road to academia is a compelling testament to the power of self-belief and seizing opportunities. Together, we explore his unique insights on leadership, fear, and ego, revealing the p...
Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with the esteemed Gianpiero Petriglieri, fondly known as GP, as he shares his remarkable journey from a doctor in psychiatry to a leading figure in executive education. GP, a Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, unravels his career transitions with humility and captivating storytelling. His transformation highlights the unexpected links between mental health and workplace dynamics, offering listeners a perspective on how leaders...
Send us a text Could a Hollywood talent agent and film producer teach you how to navigate your career with resilience and creativity? That's exactly what John Tarnoff, our guest for this episode, has been doing after an impressive 50-year stint in the film industry. Hear firsthand how John, who contributed to iconic movies like "The Power of One" and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," draws from his experiences to help others successfully transition through various career stages. From secu...
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of the How I Got Hired podcast, I explore the valuable career lessons inspired by the vibrant festival of Diwali. Listeners will discover how the themes of light, renewal, and community during Diwali can inform and transform their professional journeys. Join me as I share my meditations on what Diwali can teach us for our professional success! ——————————- Liked this episode? A few things: 1. Share the podcast with three of your closest friends! An...
Send us a text What if the path you set out on isn't the one you end up taking? Our guest, Michael Smith, embodies the courage it takes to redefine success. After thriving in the oil and gas industry, Michael co-founded a recruitment tech company, challenging the typical narrative of career stability. Journey with us as Michael revisits his roots, trading childhood dreams of aeronautics for a global career in energy, and ultimately, daring to leap into an entirely new field. His story is a te...
Send us a text I’m speaking today with Winnie Auma who has had an extraordinary career and life. Winnie grew up in extreme poverty in rural Africa and was the youngest of 15 children. She went on to pursue higher studies, including an MBA and an Emerging Leader at Harvard Kennedy School. She is now the Chief Program Officer at Village Enterprise Fund that operates in 7 countries across Africa and has supported 275,000 people to start their own businesses. Winnie has spoken at companies lik...
Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like to get fired from a church? Join us as Kevin Monroe, a perpetual optimist, shares his and inspiring (and hilarious) journey, Kevin's story is filled with unexpected twists and turns. One minute he's battling religious politics, and the next he's embarking on a wild adventure in the world of wireless sales. Along the way, Kevin discovers the power of gratitude, even in the face of adversity. Learn how he turned his setbacks into stepping stones, embr...
Send us a text In this episode of the 'How I Got Hired' podcast, I interview Julianna Yao Jorgen, a leadership and career coach who specializes in helping introverts advance their careers. Juliana shares insights from her extensive corporate career across various geographies and industries, including her strategic career moves to work at BlackBerry and eventually transition to coaching. We discuss the myths surrounding introversion, the importance of visibility without boastfulness, and the ...
Send us a text My guest today is no ordinary coach. Claire Harbour is a true multi-hyphenate: coach, author, podcaster. She spent the first part of her career in General Management, Consulting & Executive Search in companies like Louis Vuitton and Egon Zehnder and has worked around the world in 17 countries in 8 languages. We are going to talk about this half and also her second half: why she made this move from working in a company to self-employed life and we will also cover her latest ...
Send us a text I’ve been following Sam Gratton for 4 years on LinkedIn, where I came across one of his videos that had all of my favourite components: it was educational, entertaining and energizing. Sam is the founder of Gratton Communications, a communication training firm that helps people with Business English and Public Speaking. His clients include CEO’s and the management teams at Air France KLM, Amazon, LinkedIn, ThyssenKrupp etc. Today we will go behind this journey and retrace the s...
Send us a text Join Dr. Mona Mourshed from Generation.org as we explore the magic of education and jobs. She's not your average leader; she's a trailblazer who's traveled from the Middle East to the forefront of changing careers. Our chat is packed with great insights. Mona explains how having a strong passion and connecting it with your goals can transform your life. Let's applaud Generation.org's amazing achievements: 100,000 graduates in just two years, with 80% of them landing jobs! But ...
Send us a text Today’s episode is part of my series ‘Where are they now’ to check up on how some of my past guests are getting on and how sometimes the best laid plans can go differently. Neil Bearden was a guest on the show back in Nov 2020 on episode 4 titled ‘The True Power of your story’ and if you haven’t listented to it yet, I highly recommend you do, because it is the most downloaded episode. Neil shared his unusual career story that led him to become a tenured professor at one o...
Send us a text My guest today is recognised as one of the most influential negotiation professionals in the world and works closely with CEOs and decision-makers to help them get the best out of themselves and their teams. Lousin Mehrabi is trained and mentored by some of world's best (hostage) negotiators, is a Certified Professional Negotiator, speaks 5 languages, has 4 nationalities and no, she is not a secret agent but she does work closely with them. I have been following Lousin on Linke...
Send us a text My guest today was once seen as the “face of failure” in the New York Times, so if there’s one thing he understands really well, it’s that the road to success is not always smooth. Suneel Gupta learned from his mistakes and went on to found RISE, a breakthrough wellness company recently bought by Amazon. Suneel is now a successful author and host of a docu series called ‘Business Class’. I loved his first book Backable which is about how to get buy-in from others to move your i...
Send us a text We’ve had lots of guests on the show who quit their job, were called to a higher purpose, set their eyes on entrepreneurship and never looked back. One thing we don’t often see is the mess that goes on behind the scenes. Karin Hurt’s story is one that deserves to be told, because Karin is no ordinary former 9 to 5’er who started her own training firm. Karin left a very well-paying job at Verizon after 20 years, and left a tonne of money on the table, so much so everyone around ...
Send us a text I’ve talked so much about LinkedIn on the show, and have brought quite a few personal branding and LinkedIn experts on here as well. My next guest however, is different. Donna Serdula is a LinkedIn Expert, speaker and author who wrote the Dummies guide… LinkedIn Profile Optimisation for Dummies. In this episode, we are going to learn directly from Donna on her own career and Powerful Positioning tips to Elevate & Accelerate Your Career. Follow Donna on LinkedIn: https://w...
Send us a text Join me from a LinkedInLive conversation on a perennially hot topic: the Applicant Tracking System. Let's learn with Ed Han, Wordsmith, Job Seeker Ally and Recruiter at Cenlar FSB. In this conversation from 2022, Ed and I talk about: - What are some myths surrounding ATS's that we need to separate from facts? - What does a job seeker need to know about ATS when sending a job application? - What is it most recruiters wish people knew, before reaching out to them? Follow Ed on...
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