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  • Shawn Day, founder of Hire Lead Chill, discusses the impact of AI on recruitment, the unique challenges of blue-collar hiring, and the innovative business model he developed to provide recruitment services at a lower cost. Shawn emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the needs of both clients and candidates in the recruitment process. He also shares insights on leadership and the importance of aligning personal and professional goals.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    02:00 - Impactful Changes in Recruitment Today

    06:07 - The Business Model of Hire Lead Chill

    26:07 - Perception Leadership

    37:10 - Designing the Life You Want

    🌟ABOUT SHAWN DAY

    Shawn is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience navigating the small business world. After a brief stint in the corporate world, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, founding Daycorp Mortgage and later, Phcs Inc., a cleaning company that flourished under his leadership.

    Through the highs and lows of small business ownership, Shawn honed his craft, eventually joining forces with the acquiring company of Phcs Inc. In this role, he led expansion efforts, guiding the company through strategic acquisitions and innovations.

    In 2016, Shawn's focus shifted to revolutionizing recruitment, a challenge he embraced with his signature humility and determination. As word of his success spread, small business owners across the country sought his guidance, turning to him and his team for recruitment solutions that challenged industry norms.

    Today, Shawn continues to apply his entrepreneurial spirit and passion for service to empower small businesses and their leaders, sharing his insights and expertise with those seeking to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship.

    🔗CONNECT WITH SHAWN

    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hireleadchill 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Shawn Day, founder of Hire Lead Chill, discusses the impact of AI on recruitment, the unique challenges of blue-collar hiring, and the innovative business model he developed to provide recruitment services at a lower cost. Shawn emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the needs of both clients and candidates in the recruitment process. He also shares insights on leadership and the importance of aligning personal and professional goals.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

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  • Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures, discusses venture capital and investing in the mid-continent region. He emphasizes the importance of personal relationships and proximity in the investment process, especially for founders outside of traditional tech hubs. He also discusses the challenges of raising capital and the criteria they look for in potential investments.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    06:39 Creating Opportunities in Underserved Markets

    12:24 Investment Criteria and Value-Add

    26:53 Stacking the Deck for Success

    36:36 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a VC

    🌟ABOUT NATHANIEL HARDING

    Nathaniel Harding is Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in growth-driven technology companies. He is also Board Member for Antioch Energy. He is an accomplished senior executive, entrepreneur, technologist, thought leader, and community advocate. Nathaniel was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and a Most Admired CEO in Oklahoma by the Journal Record. Previously, he and his partner developed a midcontinent resource play which they sold in 2013 for $120M. His broad areas of expertise include operational strategy, financial modeling, statistical analysis, leveraging big data, connecting science with commercial strategy, energy, fundraising, and public speaking.

    🔗CONNECT WITH NATHANIEL

    Company Website: https://cortado.ventures/ 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Nathaniel Harding, Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures, discusses venture capital and investing in the mid-continent region. He emphasizes the importance of personal relationships and proximity in the investment process, especially for founders outside of traditional tech hubs. He also discusses the challenges of raising capital and the criteria they look for in potential investments.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Ranjeet Mudholkar, Founder of The Next League Program, discusses the EB1A green card, also known as the Genius Visa. Ranjeet emphasizes the purpose of the visa and also explains the process and requirements for obtaining the EB1A green card.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    01:08 Understanding the EB1A Green Card and its Importance

    07:21 Benefits of the EB1A Green Card for Individuals and the US

    11:21 The Process and Requirements for the EB1A Green Card

    24:15 Challenges and Benefits for Individuals Obtaining the EB1A Green Card

    27:43 Demographics of Individuals Obtaining the EB1A Green Card

    31:27 The Impact of Immigrants on the US Workforce

    🌟ABOUT RANJEET MUDHOLKAR

    As the visionary founder of the Next League Program, Ranjeet S. Mudholkar is transforming the pathway to the EB-1A Green Card, helping professionals achieve their American Dream by applying for the EB1A Green Card and landing the perfect job in 6 months without any sponsor, Lottery, or $1M+ investment. With a background featuring over two decades of leadership, accolades from Forbes, and international speaking engagements, Ranjeet combines using tools and techniques to help individuals identify their expertise, understand EB1A jurisprudence, and learn the art of presenting themselves. Ranjeet’s methodology guides individuals to EB1A Achievement in an easy and straightforward way, cutting out all of the confusion. As a guiding light for individuals seeking U.S. residency, Ranjeet's coaching methodologies unlock success, wherein EB1A Green Card is a byproduct and milestone in one’s journey. Ranjeet’s mission is simple: To help individuals experience the American dream.

    🔗CONNECT WITH RANJEET

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmudholkar/ Website: https://www.nextleagueprogram.com/ 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Ranjeet Mudholkar, Founder of The Next League Program, discusses the EB1A green card, also known as the Genius Visa. Ranjeet emphasizes the purpose of the visa and also explains the process and requirements for obtaining the EB1A green card.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Lance Graulich, the CEO of Eye On Franchising and an expert in franchising, shares insights on the misconceptions and benefits of franchise ownership. He addresses common concerns such as the cost of joining a franchise and the need for prior experience in a specific industry. Lance highlights the wide range of franchise opportunities available, including not only food and blue-collar industries but also business services, pets, and senior care. 

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    01:13 Misconceptions about Franchise Ownership

    09:13 Franchise Success Stories and Earnings Claims

    16:13 Franchise Opportunities in Home Services

    25:18 Starting with One Franchise and Scaling

    29:04 The Importance of Systems in Franchising

    35:14 Benefits of Franchise Ownership

    39:02 Franchise Categories and Finding the Right Fit

    🌟ABOUT LANCE GRAULICH

    Lance Graulich, known as the "King of Franchising," is the CEO of Eye On Franchising, a leading franchise consulting and development group representing over 800 franchise brands. He hosts the Eye on Franchising Podcast, with 300+ 5-star reviews and a top 1.5% global ranking. Lance's mission is to make business ownership accessible through franchising, having helped over 1,000 individuals become successful franchise owners and supported franchises like TGI Fridays to reach $225,000,000+ in revenue.

    🔗CONNECT WITH LANCE

    Website: LanceGraulich.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lance.graulich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanceeyeonfranchising/ 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Lance Graulich, the CEO of Eye On Franchising and an expert in franchising, shares insights on the misconceptions and benefits of franchise ownership. He addresses common concerns such as the cost of joining a franchise and the need for prior experience in a specific industry. Lance highlights the wide range of franchise opportunities available, including not only food and blue-collar industries but also business services, pets, and senior care. 

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the talent development platform that matches professionals with expert coaches to help them achieve their career goals. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Eric Liedtke, co-founder and CEO of the Unless Collective, discusses the shift in consumer attitudes towards sustainability and eco-friendly products. He highlights the importance of consumers making a difference through their purchases and how brands can create products that align with their values. Eric explains the concept of regenerative fashion, which involves making clothing from plants and minerals that harmlessly decompose when discarded.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    00:58 - Evolution of Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Products

    10:37 - Leaving Adidas and Starting His Own Company

    27:04 - Scaling a Mission-Driven Company

    29:30 - The Power of Partnerships in Scaling Sustainable Fashion

    🌟ABOUT ERIC LIEDTKE

    Eric Liedtke is the co-founder and CEO of The UNLESS Collective, the world’s first regenerative fashion brand, pioneering a transformative approach to design, distribution, and sustainability in the footwear, apparel, and accessories industry. Formerly an executive at adidas, Eric led groundbreaking initiatives in material innovation and sustainability, driving over $8 billion in revenue growth in just six years. A passionate advocate for ocean conservation, Eric spearheaded partnerships with Parley for the Oceans and drove ambitious goals to eliminate plastic waste from products. With a career spanning 26 years, Eric is recognized for his consumer-led innovation, including the creation of adidas Boost and the billion-dollar Yeezy business. He continues to lead by example, championing circular product concepts and serving on the Parley for the Oceans Steering Committee. Eric resides on the Oregon Coast with his family, where he enjoys surfing and fitness pursuits.

    🔗CONNECT WITH ERIC

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-liedtke-890130115/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.liedtke/?hl=en 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Eric Liedtke, co-founder and CEO of the Unless Collective, discusses the shift in consumer attitudes towards sustainability and eco-friendly products. He highlights the importance of consumers making a difference through their purchases and how brands can create products that align with their values. Eric explains the concept of regenerative fashion, which involves making clothing from plants and minerals that harmlessly decompose when discarded.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Carlo Taormina, Life/High Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker, shares his journey of overcoming depression and suicidal ideation and how he now helps others do the same. He emphasizes the importance of giving oneself one more chance and taking a leap of faith. Carlo discusses the desperate feeling of wanting to try one more time and the comfort that comes from having a backup plan.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    05:22 Changing Body Language and Environment

    12:34 Helping Others and Serving

    31:33 Taking the First Step and Making Decisions

    🌟ABOUT CARLO TAORMINA

    Carlo Taormina has achieved the near impossible as he puts it when he describes overcoming clinical depression and suicidal ideation. Carlo has always been one to help people with his background in personal training, life coaching, and as a keynote speaker. Carlo rose from the depths of his mental illness, to share his story of overcoming self doubt, destroying limiting beliefs, and unleashing the real you in order to help those in similar positions. From sharing his story on social media, coaching, clients, and speaking on the largest stages, Carlo has had people approach him, saying his message save their life. as a powerful coach and keynote speaker, Carlo impacts all as he shares his message with fortune 500’s, universities and local communities.

    🔗CONNECT WITH CARLO

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlotaormina_lifecoach/ 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Carlo Taormina, Life/High-Performance Coach and Keynote Speaker, shares his journey of overcoming depression and suicidal ideation and how he now helps others do the same. He emphasizes the importance of giving oneself one more chance and taking a leap of faith. Carlo discusses the desperate feeling of wanting to try one more time and the comfort that comes from having a backup plan.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Dr. Myriam Hadnes, Founder of Workshops Work, shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the creation of her companies NeverDoneBefore.org and Workshops.Work. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to entrepreneurship and the importance of building a community and creating a safe space for collaboration. Myriam also explains her facilitation agency model and the value of investing in branding and design. She emphasizes the power of understanding human behavior and communication in facilitating workshops and building successful businesses.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    06:39 Creating a Safe Space for Collaboration

    10:14 Building a Community and Overcoming Challenges

    13:10 Transitioning to a Facilitation Agency Model

    25:54 Overcoming Obstacles and Negotiating Deals

    27:57 Investing in Branding and Design

    30:01 Understanding Human Behavior and Communication

    🌟ABOUT DR. MYRIAM HADNES

    Myriam is driven by the vision to create an ecosystem for facilitators, helping them leverage their work's impact through community, collaboration, and co-creation. She holds a PhD in Behavioural Economics and a Master's in Sociology. In her facilitation work, she combines academic knowledge with practical experience in group collaboration.

    During the Pandemic in 2020, Myriam founded NeverDoneBefore (https://neverdonebefore.org) (NBD), a global online community of facilitators who aim to spark fresh trends in group collaboration. The community includes over 100 members from more than 40 countries.

    Her business workshops.work (http://workshops.work), has grown into a boutique agency that connects facilitators of the NDB community with multi-national companies to deliver state-of-the-art online training to their remote teams. Together, they deliver more than 100 training workshops in more than 10 languages per year.

    Before starting her business as a freelancer in 2017 and a limited company in 2022, Myriam worked in the higher education sector as a researcher and lecturer, as coordinator of a study programme in Vietnam, and as a strategic advisor of the university president in Luxembourg.

    🔗CONNECT WITH DR. MYRIAM

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myriam-hadnes/ 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Dr. Myriam Hadnes, Founder of Workshops Work, shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the creation of her companies NeverDoneBefore.org and Workshops.Work. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to entrepreneurship and the importance of building a community and creating a safe space for collaboration. Myriam also explains her facilitation agency model and the value of investing in branding and design. She emphasizes the power of understanding human behavior and communication in facilitating workshops and building successful businesses.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Taylor Black, a cross-functional team leader at Microsoft and a seasoned entrepreneur discusses his role as a principal program manager for Microsoft's incubation studio and how it operates as a center of excellence for incubation within the company. Taylor also covers the challenges and differences between being an entrepreneur inside and outside a large company like Microsoft, highlighting the importance of agency and stress levels in both roles.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    03:01 Transition to Microsoft 

    05:31 Balancing Scalability and Startup Mentality

    13:40 Rewards and Recognition for Internal Innovators

    23:41 Decentralized Decision-Making Model

    32:12 Entrepreneurship Inside and Outside the Enterprise

    37:00 Agency and Stress Levels

    41:41 Finding Happiness and Passion in Work

    🌟ABOUT TAYLOR BLACK

    He is a cross-functional team leader and seasoned entrepreneur passionate about driving innovation and growth. With 17 years of experience, he transforms technical startups into scalable successes, partnering with industry giants like T-Mobile and Disney. His expertise illuminates innovation's path in the modern business arena.

    🔗CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blacktaylor/ 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • This Thursday, Taylor Black, a cross-functional team leader at Microsoft and a seasoned entrepreneur discusses his role as a principal program manager for Microsoft's incubation studio and how it operates as a center of excellence for incubation within the company. Taylor also covers the challenges and differences between being an entrepreneur inside and outside a large company like Microsoft, highlighting the importance of agency and stress levels in both roles.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Jaime Nacach, Founder and CEO of Virtual Latinos, shares his journey from his academic pursuits to starting Virtual Latinos, a virtual assistant recruitment agency. He discusses his experiences in Israel and Singapore, the challenges of language barriers, and the decision to focus on Latin American virtual assistants. Jaime also highlights the importance of building supply before generating demand and the process of vetting quality talent.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    03:09 - Discovering the Startup Culture in Israel

    08:59 - Transitioning from Freelancer to Business Owner

    11:26 - Exploring the Virtual Assistant Market

    16:14 - Starting Virtual Latinos

    23:52 - Evolution of the Business Model

    26:38 - Transition to the Agency Model

    32:24 - Pivoting to a Scalable Model

    🌟ABOUT JAIME NACACH

    Jaime Nacach is a dynamic entrepreneur; he is an energetic leader, marketer, and tech enthusiast. With a background in business administration and an MBA from Tel Aviv University, he has over 20 years of expertise in business strategy, digital marketing, and automation. It was this wealth of knowledge that led him to establish Virtual Latinos, a virtual assistant recruitment agency that has empowered more than 1,000 companies to elevate their levels of freedom, success, and growth. Jaime's creative driving force and his mastery of the art of outsourcing have positioned him as a true pioneer in fostering cross-cultural, exceptional Virtual Professional Relationships.

    🔗CONNECT WITH JAIME

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimenacach/ Website: https://www.virtuallatinos.com/ Facebook (Virtual Latinos): https://www.facebook.com/virtuallatinos  Instagram (Virtual Latinos): https://www.instagram.com/virtuallatinos/LinkedIn (Virtual Latinos): https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuallatinos/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@virtuallatinos/ 

    🔗CONNECT WITH TOM

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomfinnovation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnovation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/tomfinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomfinnovation Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TomFinnovation/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tomfinnovation

    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • Next Thursday, Jaime Nacach, Founder and CEO of Virtual Latinos, shares his journey from his academic pursuits to starting Virtual Latinos, a virtual assistant recruitment agency. He discusses his experiences in Israel and Singapore, the challenges of language barriers, and the decision to focus on Latin American virtual assistants. Jaime also highlights the importance of building supply before generating demand and the process of vetting quality talent.

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

  • Jimi Okubanjo, Founder of Folajimi Worldwide, discusses her documentary 'Arise Firebird' and the experiences of workplace marginalization faced by women and BIPOC professionals. We also explore the impact of workplace abuse on mental and physical health, as well as the silence surrounding these issues, the impact of poor work environments on a global scale, and the changing nature of work. 

    This podcast is powered by LeggUP, the only accelerated platform with a holistic approach to professional development that guarantees and nurtures the growth of employees. Click here to learn more: https://www.leggup.com/ 

    Subscribe to the Talent Empowerment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TomFinnovation 

    📌TALKING POINTS

    04:13 - The Silence Around Workplace Abuse

    05:24 - Context and Impact of Marginalization

    06:21 - Age and Treatment in the Workplace

    08:30 - Ignorance and Lack of Awareness

    11:10 - Impact of Poor Work Environments on a Global Scale

    14:35 - Reframing Success in Careers

    18:04 - Processing Toxic Work Experiences

    26:06 - Characteristics of Effective CEOs

    30:13 - CEO Mental Health and Wellbeing

    🌟ABOUT JIMI OKUBANJO

    Jimi Okubanjo, founder of Folajimi Worldwide and producer/director of ARISE FIREBIRD, boasts a 20+ year career in leadership and management consulting with Global Fortune 100 corporations like McKinsey & Co, Amazon, and Royal Dutch Shell. Her international award-winning documentary, ARISE FIREBIRD, sheds light on workplace marginalization faced by women and BIPOC professionals, drawing from her corporate background to advocate for psychological safety and productivity in professional spaces.

    As an international thought leader and sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, Jimi shares her insights and experiences at prestigious institutions worldwide, including Harvard University, the Association for Women in Science, and the National Retail Federation. She sparks conversations and inspires action toward a more productive and psychologically safe future.

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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/folajimi/ Website: https://www.arisefirebird.com/ 

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    🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST

    Every week on the Talent Empowerment Podcast, Tom Finn, the dynamic Co-Founder and CEO of LeggUP, ventures into the minds of trailblazing CEOs, HR executives, and talent development savants from various industries to dive deep into their career paths, dissect their strategies for growing people-first culture in their organizations, and uncover how they’re driving talent innovation.

  • This Thursday, Jimi Okubanjo, Founder of Folajimi Worldwide, discusses her documentary 'Arise Firebird' and the experiences of workplace marginalization faced by women and BIPOC professionals. We also explore the impact of workplace abuse on mental and physical health, as well as the silence surrounding these issues, the impact of poor work environments on a global scale, and the changing nature of work. 

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