Hi Pivot With Purpose friends! Today is a solo episode featuring your host Meghan Houle! Meghan Houle is an expert in helping brands hire the A-Players. How does she do it?

Meghan’s credibility comes from over 2 decades of managing and cultivating her own retail teams of A-Players. Now as the Go-To Executive Agency Recruiter for Global CEOs, Founders, and Business Owners, she is leveraging her expertise and superpowers to help companies looking to hire across Luxury, Specialty, DTC, and Consumer Goods brands in North America.

Seen in a dual role as a Talent Strategist and Master Career Coach, Meghan navigates the intersection with her expert knowledge of the job market, both from the employer's and job seeker's perspectives providing valuable insights to companies seeking top talent for hire, and individuals aiming to advance their careers. Meghan prides herself in providing exceptional service to internal stakeholders by understanding their job needs and presenting talent solutions through her highly sought-after systems and processes, making the hiring process seamless with impeccable communication from both a client and candidate perspective.

As we pivot into 2025, the hiring and recruiting process feels tougher than ever, for both candidates trying to stand out and employers looking for the perfect hire. This is why Meghan is breaking down these challenges for you and tackling some actionable solutions to make hiring less frustrating and more effective for everyone!

Whether you’re searching for your dream job or trying to build your dream team, this episode is for you!

Topics Covered:

(00:00) Meghan's journey as a recruiter from Wet Seal to leading global talent strategy.
(02:25) Why the hiring process feels like an Outback Steakhouse blooming onion, complex and layered.
(07:10) Challenges candidates face: oversaturated job postings, ATS systems, and confidence issues.
(09:20) Why companies struggle to hire from "unicorn" hires to decision paralysis, and too many stakeholders.
(14:15) Practical tips for candidates and employers to simplify the process.
(20:44) Tailoring your resume and application.
(23:06) Preparing for multiple rounds of interviews.
(24:32) The art of personalized thank-you notes and why they leave a lasting impression.
(25:47) Why clarity on timelines and next steps can help you stay confident and prepared.
(28:11) Tips for streamlining the process for employers; reducing interview rounds, improving communication, and making smarter use of technology.

Hiring doesn’t have to be a mess. If you’re ready to level up, see below for links to Meghan's career and recruitment concierge services. Let’s make 2025 your year to shine!

Have questions? DM Meghan on Instagram, she'd love to connect!

Meghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources:

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Welcome to Pivot With Purpose! In this episode, I am diving into a discussion on the art of effective team management with the “Team Whisperer,” Lia Garvin!

Lia provides business owners and team leaders with simple strategies and tools to communicate better with their teams, reduce overwhelm as managers, and turn their employees into profit-generating machines. She is the 2x bestselling author of The Unstoppable Team and Unstuck, TEDx speaker, host of the top podcast ‘Managing Made Simple’, and team operations consultant with experience leading team operations within Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. She is also a sought-after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, Forbes, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by team dynamics or the struggle of letting go, in this episode Lia shares actionable strategies for improving team operations and empowering leaders at every level!

Topics Covered:
(01:55) Lia’s new book coming in January 2025, ‘The New Manager’s Playbook’, practical tips for first-time managers.
(05:05) Motivating teams in 2024, what’s changed and how leaders can support employees feeling less engaged.
(08:05) Hiring challenges and setting new employees up for success from day one.
(12:27) Why aligning job titles, responsibilities, and pay is key to retention.
(22:04) The value of cross-department knowledge and the benefits of learning every job function, building empathy, and spotting organizational gaps.
(26:24) Recognition as a retention tool.
(31:42) Spotting burnout early.
(42:22) The value of delegation in improving team efficiency and saving time.
(48:44) Productivity & performance metrics.
(51:02) The downside of ‘vibe’ hiring.
(55:41) Future trends in team management.

Leading your team well can save you time and make you money! Tune in for Lia’s expertise on managing people and giving them the environment they need to find their purpose and thrive in their role!

Connect with Lia!

Lia's podcast ‘Managing Made Simple’:
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Grab a copy of Lia's books:
The Unstoppable Team
Unstuck

Reach out to Lia for support with your team on her website
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In this episode of Pivot with Purpose, I chat with Marina Shiferman about her pivot from Ballerina to San Francisco Realtor®. After studying at the Kirov Ballet Academy and competing at the highest level, Marina’s life shifted when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her resilience and passion led her to build a thriving business in luxury real estate, where she honed her skills in connecting clients with exceptional properties.

Now, with her agency ‘Together In Luxury’, Marina combines her deep understanding of ballet’s grace and precision with her expertise in the luxury world. She founded the agency to create authentic partnerships between the world’s top ballerinas and luxury brands, ensuring each campaign captures the essence of both art and elegance. Driven by her love for ballet and luxury, Marina is passionate about elevating brands and ballerinas to new heights, creating timeless moments of beauty and sophistication.

Marina’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and redefining success on your terms. Dive in as we unpack her journey and what it means to pivot with purpose!

Topics Covered:
(01:31) Marina’s early career journey in luxury real estate and her pivot to founding “Together in Luxury,” a unique talent agency.
(04:57) Marina’s ballet career, and how a health challenge led to an unexpected identity shift.
(12:20) An inspiring moment at a women’s summit that gave Marina the courage to publicly share her story.
(16:45) Marina’s journey in creating a partnership with the San Francisco Ballet and how intuition guided her in building her career.
(20:56) Marina opens up about her struggles with mental health and the life-changing impact of therapy in overcoming past traumas.
(24:52) Marina’s daily non-negotiables for mental well-being and her boundaries for maintaining balance in her life.
(32:03) Looking to the future with Marina.

Marina’s insights on purpose and self-discovery are both relatable and inspiring. Connect with her on social media and keep up with her incredible journey!

Connect with Marina!

Website
Marina’s Instagram
Together In Luxury Instagram

Meghan Houle Method Career Community & Recruitment Resources:

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Book a Call With Meghan

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Season 6 Sponsor TripleTen

TripleTen's boot camps turbocharge your journey into the world of tech, equipping you with the cutting-edge skills needed for a game-changing career pivot.

Ranked at the top of the charts, Tripleten’s programs in Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence Analytics, and Data Science are the ultimate launchpad for your career transformation. Learn more about TripleTen: https://tripleten.com/