The SYCK Career Podcast
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"Steer Your Career with Kadima" is a podcast hosted by Alan Stein, Founder and CEO of Kadima Careers. Kadima helps underrepresented, underestimated, and underpaid professionals land high-paying jobs at the world's best tech companies.
Join Alan each week as he interviews amazing professionals in the tech industry and beyond. They'll talk about their career journeys..
The SYCK Career Podcast
1w ago
In this episode, our Founder and CEO Alan Stein and Beth Granger delve deep into the secrets of LinkedIn success. They uncover actionable strategies for leveraging the platform to build meaningful connections, cultivate relationships, and achieve your professional goals.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
3w ago
In this episode, our Founder and CEO Alan Stein delves deep into the world of spiritual intelligence and quantum leadership with Kadima Careers coach, Amy Lynn Durham. They explore Amy Lynn's journey from corporate executive to spiritual intelligence coach, uncovering how she transformed her leadership style and cultivated authentic connections in the workplace. From navigating crisis management to redefining success beyond competition, Amy Lynn shares valuable insights on how to align your career with your authentic self and make wise, compassionate decisions even in times of stress.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
1M ago
In this episode of the Steer Your Career podcast, I sat down with Robynn Story to delve into the intricacies of navigating the modern job market. From the evolving dynamics of the recruitment process to the importance of crafting impactful resumes and cover letters, we explored practical strategies for job seekers to stand out in a competitive landscape. Robynn shared invaluable insights on the significance of networking, the role of coaching in enhancing interview performance, and the necessity of maintaining professionalism throughout the job search journey.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
2M ago
In this episode, I dive into insightful conversations on career development with Richa Bansal, founder of Pink Careers. We explore powerful strategies to advance your career, from strategic self-promotion to owning your narrative in the workplace.
Discover how to:
✅ Strategically Self-Promote: Learn how to effectively advocate for yourself and leverage your accomplishments without feeling salesy.
✅ Take Control of Your Career: Understand the importance of being proactive and driving your career trajectory.
✅ Navigate Career Transitions: Gain valuable insights into transitioning fr ..read more
The SYCK Career Podcast
2M ago
In this episode, I am joined by Ethan Evans, a former executive at Amazon who now helps train leaders to become executives. Ethan shares his experience at Amazon and his focus on developing people's careers. Ethan also discusses his insights on managing up and managing down, the importance of building relationships with leaders, and the balance between focusing on team needs and leader needs. And most importantly, he spills some powerful tips that candidates can use to get better results in interviews.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
2M ago
In this episode, I am joined by Lee McKiemann, a staff software engineer at Google. Lee shares his career journey, starting from working at small companies to joining major tech giants like Amazon, Meta (Facebook), and Google. Lee also opens up about being diagnosed with autism and how it has influenced his career and perspective on neurodiversity in the tech industry. Throughout the conversation, Lee's passion for his work shines through as he shares insights and anecdotes, featuring moments of info-dumping that highlight the depth of his expertise and enthusiasm.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
3M ago
In this episode, Annie Ma-Weaver, a former colleague of mine, shares her illustrious career path at Google spanning 14 years. She discusses her diverse roles and transitions within the company, from support to partnerships, management, sales ops, business development, and finally product management.
Annie emphasizes the importance of being deliberate and proactive in shaping one's career, paying attention to areas of investment and personal growth. She also highlights the significance of maintaining ambition and pushing forward, even while raising young children.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
3M ago
In this episode, Alan Stein sits down with Ex-Googler and executive coach Nicholas Whitaker to explore strategies for navigating toxic work environments and taking charge of your career.
Nicholas shares invaluable insights drawn from his experience, offering practical tips and empowering advice to help listeners thrive in challenging professional settings. From building a strong support network to understanding personal values and boundaries, Nicholas emphasizes the importance of preparedness, curiosity, and self-compassion in achieving resilience and success.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
3M ago
In this episode, I am joined by Kelsey Waldrop, a career strategist and coach, who shares the secrets to career success. From navigating internal mobility at Accenture to advising clients on strategic networking, Kelsey shares practical tips on setting clear goals, cultivating relationships, and negotiating effectively. We explore the importance of aligning personal values with career objectives and discuss the nuances of leveraging industry expertise to drive professional growth.
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The SYCK Career Podcast
4M ago
In this podcast episode, I sit down with Zubin Pratap, a lawyer turned software engineer, to explore the journey of intentional career progression and the importance of embracing multiple steps along the way. Zubin shares valuable insights on navigating career transitions, emphasizing the significance of direction over speed in achieving success.
Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies from Zubin's inspiring journey. Don't miss out on this conversation—listen to the full episode now!
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