SVP at TorchLight Hire- search services in marketing & communications, recruiting, business development, motherhood, theater, neurodiversity
Joined June 2008
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Do you want to know the main reason you're not filling (or constantly backfilling) your role? What you want (or need) you haven't budgeted for appropriately.
You have two choices:
1) Get that money.
2) Change the requirements and your expectations.
Re…lnkd.in/eReyX2x8
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Let your motivation be YOU.
I’ve left a few positions “in search of a motivational or inspirational leader.”
And each time those jobs ended in disappointment or disillusionment.
I’ll never forget in an exit lunch meeting - on my way to one of those pos…lnkd.in/eaUjCgZr
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It’s the day of the show y’all!
The last 5.5 weeks - I’ve been working on a new play written by a long-time friend, directed by one of my favorite directors, and created with two brilliant and kind actors.
It’s been a lot.
A lot of rehearsals.
A lot o…lnkd.in/edSDhnSa
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Job Seekers: The latest ADP jobs numbers show the common sense growth in the sectors so devastated by the pandemic - leisure and hospitality- as they re-build.
Even if your background is not in a front-line service role - marketing, communications, and c…lnkd.in/edbuQFUw
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"DEI is dead."
I saw this sentiment posted earlier this week from a senior advertising leader that I have incredible respect for - it was actually PRIOR to the Supreme Court's affirmative action strike down.
It made me pause.
It made me sad.
It made m…lnkd.in/eYJh_qKv
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🌟 Exciting News OR Catalyst for More🌟 Tuesday the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took affect in the US.
As a mother of three and the primary support for my family, this legislation hits close to home and highlights the continuing challenges faced by pre…lnkd.in/ezER3MNG
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Wow. Violating your own standards 80 percent of the time. Impacting your relationships with 1100 brands who've spent billions. It's one thing to have a margin of error - but 80 percent? Seems rather high to me. Just another example…lnkd.in/eHFyjZdd lnkd.in/eg2sJ89W
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You must make deposits into a relationship - any relationship- before you can withdraw.
Deposits include:
- Dedicated 1:1 time
- Genuine care in the person
- Positive acknowledgement and recognition
- Active and focused listening
- Opportunities to dev…lnkd.in/ePygYf59
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Shout out to all those player/coaches trying to get “work” done in those 15 minutes between meetings.
The good news - we can try again next week to:
- Plan some uninterrupted “work” time - time to think - get into a flow - review strategy - read -
- Re…lnkd.in/eF2tCWu9
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“The future of work is neurodiverse”- The future of work is now.
If you’re interested in creating a more inclusive hiring process, tapping into the many and various talents of neurodivergent individuals, and bettering your products, services, marketing,…lnkd.in/evgZKtb3
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We celebrate incremental wins - How about you?
Whether you’re a leader of a team, a special needs parent, an individual contributor, or a job seeker - there is power - and joy - and engagement - and encouragement - when you recognize and celebrate the i…lnkd.in/easn8eJt
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Quick Interview Tip: When asked about your past failures - share the lessons learned.
While you want to give enough detail to describe the situation and acknowledge the reality that failures and mistakes happen, the focus of your answer should be on the…lnkd.in/eaH3EMgi
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Marketing Leaders: You know what can’t be automated - can’t be replaced by a machine?
Your empathy.
Your storytelling.
Your perspective shaped by your lived experience.
Your leadership.
Your uniquely-you spirit.
Your heart.
Instead of fixating on all th…lnkd.in/ex8waxyZ
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There are so many aspects about the hiring market neither you or I - or any individual - can control.
That’s why this post from the perceptive and positive-thinking Gabrielle Gramont - on cultivating a growth mindset -hits right o…lnkd.in/ebFY5veY lnkd.in/e4pdAnpv
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60 years after passing the Equal Pay Act - and we should celebrate the progress - while ALSO prioritizing significant actions to close the gender pay gap, especially for Latina and Black women- who are sitting somewhere in the 1970…lnkd.in/eYQXKdeu lnkd.in/e6eRWp3D
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I was doing so well - until I poured the chicken stock into the Instant Pot without the "Pot."
If I make it through these last few weeks of the school year - the start of two separate rehearsal processes for me and my "dinner making husband," and whatev…lnkd.in/etpRqRkA
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Pet Peeve: You make me search for your contact information.
Now, in fairness- because I save everything- it really only takes me a few minutes to find your signature in an email you originated or download your resume for your contact information.
AND…lnkd.in/edy527F6
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“Luck is when preparation and opportunity meet.”
When your neighbor happens to plan a yard sale, the forecast is going to be hot, and you price that product just right…you’re going to make some money!
Who isn’t going to give this kid a dollar (or more)…lnkd.in/eBwdDtan
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As graduation season comes to a close, I want to remind all of the hiring managers out there that your “entry-level” jobs shouldn’t list “3 - 5 yrs experience.”
Entry-level - should be, well - entry-level.
Every industry should have viable, entry-level…lnkd.in/ewFrdaSK
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Do you have something in your life outside of work that fills you up?
Provides a challenge or new perspective?
Something that makes you feel free - strong - creative - competent- connected?
Something (not someone) that brings a little extra meaning to…lnkd.in/eysefJ5c
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