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Office Latte Podcast with Erin Kennedy

Office Latte Podcast with Erin Kennedy
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Erin Kennedy, CEO of Professional Resume Services, interviews thought leaders to explore new ideas and new ways of navigating your career and life. Grab your coffee, the show's about to begin!
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In this episode, we sit down with LinkedIn expert Kevin D. Turner to explore how professionals can stand out on the platform! From profile optimization to authentic engagement, Kevin shares strategies for building a strong online presence and creating meaningful connections. We dive into the power of comments, the impact of AI, and why third-level connections might be your secret weapon. Perfect for anyone looking to grow their brand and career through LinkedIn. Intro (00:00-4:57) Interview...
Career transitions come with challenges, especially the limiting beliefs that can hold us back. In this episode of The Office Latte Podcast, Erin Kennedy talks with Michelle Schafer, an ICF-certified coach and author of Cultivating Career Growth, about job searching, networking, and the emotional side of career change. They share practical strategies for moving forward, handling rejection, and finding support, plus a few laughs along the way. Intro (00:00-02:44) Interview (02:44-46:42) Mi...
Job searching can be overwhelming—especially for ADHD professionals. After 20 years in recruiting, including leading a $4M tech team in NYC, David Hannan shifted his focus to helping neurodivergent job seekers navigate their careers with clarity and confidence. We discuss his late diagnosis, how it shaped his approach, and the way he’s transforming career support for professionals like him. Join us on the Office Latte Podcast with Erin Kennedy as we dive into how neurodivergent job seekers ca...
This week on The Office Latte Podcast, Jonaed Iqbal, founder of NoDegree.com, breaks down how people without college degrees can land great jobs and build successful careers. He gets into why networking matters, how skills-based hiring is changing the game, and why real-world experience can be more valuable than a degree. He shares success stories, plus tips on building a solid resume, standing out in a competitive job market, and overcoming the idea that a degree is the only path to success....
Your burning questions, answered. In this episode, we're tackling everything from resume formatting for the best job opportunities to using AI to get a job and lastly, handling last-round interview rejections. Plus, we’re diving into mindset and self-care tips to keep you strong during the job hunt. Tune in for expert advice and real talk on what it takes to land the right role—without losing yourself in the process. Follow Erin Kennedy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinkennedycp...
On this episode of Office Latte, we chat with your new career bestie, Jennifer Brick. After climbing the career ladder in the tech industry, she discovered her true purpose was helping people succeed at work. In 2019, she launched a YouTube channel covering everything from career advancement to workplace challenges, including how to heal from a toxic job and break free from unhealthy cycles. She is the author of Career Glow Up, and her advice is often featured in major publications such as Fa...
Copywriter by Day, LinkedIn Cybercriminal Fighter by Night, Jay Jones sits down with Erin Kennedy on this episode of the Office Latte Podcast. Jay’s a seasoned creative leader with over a decade of experience working with top brands like the NBA, Converse, and Liberty Mutual. After an unexpected job search, Jay discovered the evergrowing scammers crawling LinkedIn and decided to do something about it. He’s now exposed of 12k+ fake jobs and scammers on LinkedIn! Tune in as we discuss his journ...
On this episode of Office Latte Podcast With Erin Kennedy, we interview Negotiation Expert John Gates. His resume expands beyond just getting you more money, as a corporate recruiting executive, speaker, and best selling author of Act Your Wage: What to say (and how to say it) to get the best possible salary package, his mission is to get you the best possible compensation package in your next career transition. He has over 30+ years of experience in negotiating compensation packages in...
On this episode of The Office Latte Podcast, I sit down with Shari Walls, nutritionist and founder of Saving Kitchens, to explore her journey from a standard American diet to advocating for holistic nutrition and healthy eating. Shari shares practical tips for busy families, insights on gut health, the benefits of superfoods, and the importance of personalized meal planning. Whether you’re looking for simple ways to eat better or need fresh ideas for healthy living, this conversation has some...
On this episode of The Office Latte Podcast, I sit down with Alison Zamora, founder of Illuminate, to explore the transformative power of journaling. Alison shares how guided journaling workshops can foster self-discovery, combat career burnout, and build meaningful connections. We discuss the importance of asking better questions, the value of unplugging with pen and paper, and practical tips to start a journaling habit that inspires growth and clarity. Get ready for simple, practical tips o...
What if your wardrobe could become your most powerful confidence-building tool? This week, we’re joined by Michele Charles Gustafson—award-winning Certified Image Consultant, Certified Master Life Coach, Amazon best-selling author, international speaker, featured media confidence expert, and founder of Hue And Style®. Michele shares how personal style, self-presentation, and success are deeply connected. With nearly 30 years of experience, she has helped entrepreneurs, professionals, a...
This week, we’re joined by Jena Dunay, founder of Recruit the Employer, to discuss Strategic Family Planning for Your Career. Starting on Wall Street in investment banking and at the New York Stock Exchange, Jena later transitioned to Chief Learning Officer in learning and development. With over 42k LinkedIn followers, 167k+ LinkedIn Learning students, and features in Business Insider and Forbes, she brings a wealth of insight on aligning career and family goals. As an advocate for faith at w...
Everyone should feel empowered at work, no matter their age. This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Colleen Paulson, Executive Resume Writer and owner of Ageless Careers, to discuss ageism in the workplace. Colleen began her career in engineering and is now a five-time career changer, successfully running her own business helping executives manage and transform their careers. With extensive experience in career consulting, she’s developed a passion for addressing ageism and guiding clients...
If you struggle with making or deepening work relationships or friendships, Baily Hancock is your girl. A Connection Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Host of “Seeking the Overlap” podcast, she teaches people how to build, nurture, and leverage relationships. Known as the “Professional Friend-Maker” on LinkedIn, in this episode Baily quickly touches on the 3 C’s of connecting, how to reach out to decision-makers at target companies, how to slide into someone’s DM’s without annoying them,...
Having a peaceful office and work environment is possible with Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Long Island. Laura works with clients throughout the United States on the use of Feng Shui in both the home and office. Working in a basement/kitchen/bedroom office space can be tricky. Learn some simple tips on improving the balance and harmony in tight or awkward spaces. Website: https://fengshuimanhattan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracerrano/ In...
If you’re nervous about using video, Tanya Smith will change your mind. She is the founder of, “Get Noticed with Video” and the host of “Stream Like a Boss” tv. She teaches coaches, job seekers, creators, and teams to produce high-quality videos. She talks with Erin about the best tech and equipment, background, colors, clothing, and getting comfortable in front of a camera. Website: https://getnoticedwithvideo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
What are your thoughts about money? What is your money mindset? Are you drawing it to you, or pushing it away? Julia Shteynberg is a Money Coach who empowers women to level up their lives by getting control of their money, learning how to plan and anticipate, and setting long-term money goals. Julia’s philosophy is recognizing our achievements, our relationship with money, and our emotions with money. Learn when the best time to start your money mindset is… Website: http:/...
Virginia Franco is known for her unique ability to create executive resumes that turn heads. With her interesting back story in social work and journalism, Virginia took her knack for writing stories and turned it into a white glove resume writing service. Listen to Virginia talk about AI, her top tips for job search, tools and hacks, keywords, LinkedIn, and lots more. Also, Virginia & Erin tackle some challenging Q&A’s from listeners. Website: https://www.v...
In today’s episode, we talk with Basia Richard, a celebrity stylist who pivoted during the pandemic from dressing well-known A-list celebrities to dressing corporate women for work and life. Learn some of her best tips about clothing choices for remote and office. Conferences? Presentations? Zoom meetings? The right outfit boosts your confidence, and helps the “outer show the inner”. What color should you wear? Wrap dresses? Belts? Skinny Jeans? What should women in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, ...
Jessica Sweet is a certified career coach and licensed therapist. Starting in social work, then to mental health and substance abuse therapy in a psych ward, she transitioned into career coaching–and later used her therapy training to help clients struggling with toxic work environments, layoffs, overwhelm, burnout, anxiety, depression, workplace violence, and more. Website: https://wishingwellcoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaswee...
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