CORPORATE HARD TALK

CORPORATE HARD TALK

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CORPORATE HARD TALK episodes

  • Brexit, Recruitment Agencies & New Year

    In this episode of DCHT Deborah is back all by herself. did you miss her ? Well to round off the year we are talking about brexit how to look on the positive angle (don't for one second think this is a time to slow down). Here at DCHT we feel this is the time to have our eyes and ears open for new opportunities. Furthermore let's not let BAD Recruiters pry on us by taking vulnerable candidates on a very sad ride of false hopes, be very vigilant on who you talk to especially  about your data as it is gold. Deborah end's the episode encouraging listeners to aim for a result driven year (no mundane to do list ) decide on a vision and align it with  actionable  list. Additionally 2019 is a year where  Deborah thinks we need to unlearn everything in order to find new and developed version of ourselves. Happy New Year DCHT listeners. I LOVE YOU :) 

    29 min
  • Health & Work Life Balance with Dr Olabisi Emenanjo

     On this episode of DCHT Deborah had a sit down with Olabisi Emenanjo. Talking about work life balance and being mindful of one’s health. Dr Emenanjo also shared with us her career journey so far as ahealth professional. This is the episode for you if you really need to wind down and work smart. From a corporate perspective your body and mind needs to be  intact to achieve those goals, yours truly is on this journey it’s only fair to factor that in  an episode. Also if you like the episode with @Adebisiifeh on working in pharmaceutical industry you will also find Dr Olabisi Emenanjo’s episode inspiring. Happy New Year 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Tech Recruitment & Career Coach with Theresa Durrant

      On this episode of DCHT Deborah sits down with Theresa Durrant co-founder of Resource on Demand , Europe’s 1st Salesforce recruitment company. Having been placed in a position by Durrant Deborah feels very appreciative of the opportunity and support. Above all the network “being connected to Theresa has been God sent” always ready to genuinely help and it is so awesome that  she has taken her compassion and interest in helping people to the next level as a NLP Master Practitioner (meaning she is skilled to provide both career and business coach). With over 9 years’ experience placing candidates into tech roles Theresa’s insights is worth listening too hope it can inspire you into a new challenging role. Having a sit down with Theresa also opened my eyes to the importance of having someone to help your career, a move that Deborah is looking into to further achieve a career goals, yes career goal ! A lot of us have a job/career but do we have a goal beyond that? A goal that is in line with what makes our hear beat, yes your heart should beat and you should  have butterflies towards your job is not only for keeping your head above waters. This is why  a career coach is needed, someone to help you connect the dots align your overall purpose to your everyday working life. This episode is for you if you are in that what do I want to do  stage in your corporate life, have a listen to the episode and hope inspires you for 2019. 

    52 min
  • Studying and Side Hustling with Esther Abodunrin aka Esther Durin

    In the latest episode of DCHT Deborah had a sit down with Esther Abodunrin a BA student, Youtuber and professional singer who manages to have unconventional side hustle all while bagging a degree at the university of Leicester.  This is the best episode for students who may need a few inspiration in juggling a number of corporate hats. 

    38 min
  • Be Flexible (Prepare to move around) with Adebisi Ifeh (BSc Biomedical Science )
    In this episode Deborah had a sit down with Adebisi Ifeh a biomedical professional with strong academic background in Biomedical Science (BSc) from Kings College. Having grown up with Bisi since primary school , Deborah states "Bisi is my personal Abert Einstein" Deborah's way of acknowledging and appreciating Bisi's academic skills. This is the episode for anyone who wants to get into the pharmaceutical industry Bisi's experience and take can really help the next person while they make their career decision . By being flexible and branching out Bisi found a career and love. :)
    34 min
  • Money & Working Hard with Serial Entrepreneur Max Wincher
    On this episode of DCHT Deborah talks to the Co-Founder of Spin Brands (No.73 on the Star Ups.co.uk). I have connected with Max on a number of occasion via email, phone and in person. Max's corporate profile is not one I would say is relateable as he is a serial entrepreneur however his personal story is most definitely relateable . I enjoyed talking to Max because he is so real and very motivational.
    32 min
  • Reggie Haynes: The All Round Creative (Filmmaker) Entrepreneur with a Full Time Job
    In this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with Reggie Haynes a filmmaker all round creative entrepreneur based in Houston Texas…. The episodes allows us to speak to someone in the other side of the world to explore both corporate (corporate America) and social issues. Reggie shares with me the reality of working 12hrs shift while working hard on his own individual dream, learning the daily struggles of growing up in America. If you currently in the hump where you don’t know how to juggle day to day work and also building your own individual dream, the episode would be a great fit. It was very interesting talking to Reggie about the challenges; what makes it even more worthwhile is that the outcome is already visible; his web series is available called “The House of Reggie's aka T.H.O.R, yes Reggie talks and definitely put’s his money where his mouth is (my kind of guy).
    Read a his IMDB HERE :
    Reggie Haynes is Actor, Writer, Producer, Videographer, Video Editor, and Musician from Houston, Tx. While growing up Reggie Haynes was a very talented football player landing multiple scholarships after high school, but after a minor stint with the Houston Texans Reggie decided to hang up his cleats and focus on video production and music. Reggie told his life story through his music and before you know it many people started taking him seriously. Many people however did not take him seriously with his video and acting skills. This led Reggie to form his own web series titled "The House of Reggie's or T.H.O.R". Reggie felt that the best way to do something right is to do it yourself. The web series features four identical brothers, portrayed by Reggie Haynes, who use their talents of Radio, Music, Comedy, and Super Powers to make the world a better place. Reggie has built his own brand and has found himself turning down multiple acting roles seeing that he is focused on his franchise.
    51 min
  • Dr Didar Sohi - The Tech World and Challenging Status Quo
    In this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with DR Didar Sohia a Security Consultant and all round tech enthusiast. In the episode we had a lovely chat about his diverse career and academic background in the UK and US. This one in my opinion is great episode to listen check out, especially if you are into challenging status quo and evolving academically and in the working world.
    The strongest take home from Didar is his wealth of knowledge in the tech industry, turning down studying at Oxford University, gaining scholarships to study in the US and changing his course form Architecture to Electrical and Computer Engineering.
    Didar’s interest is also in getting minorities and women into tech and really advices that communication is key to help you get from A to B and on how to navigate your way in a conversation where you will command lucrative actions. On DCHT Didar advocates and encourages listeners to invest in self learning, using YouTube to get the basics and to learn, that you don’t need certain traditional skills that may deter you to take the leap into tech. It is about pushing yourself and learn, learn even if means allocating 1hr a day on learning about a specific topic.
    Didar suggests that attending university in Nashville to study (academic as a whole) aided him to be much more confident and developed his social skills.
    46 min
  • You don't have to be on the shoopfloor ! - Retail Episode
    In this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with Funmilola Ladeinde a Writer, Director and Producer with a strong academic background in psychology. Funmilola’s work experience is one at DCHT we would like to call multifaceted having worked in the prison system as a family intervention worker Funmi shares with us her corporate journey so far. We focused on the idea of juggling a number of careers and at one point Funmi’s exposure to the retail world was once enough to stay in the fashion industry but instead she manged and juggle to find her career in a place, where she is aiming for more and redefining the meaning of work (challenging all status quo). On this episode we would like to say you don’t have stay …….. *fill in the blanks*
    53 min
  • Civil Servant,Side Hustle,(DrinksBot) and Making People Happy
    In this episode of DCHT Deborah had a candid sit down with Ekua Cant a Civil Servant turned entrepreneur with a vast profile in project Management. I got to find out how Ekua is crafting a career to suite both her creative and strategic flair! This is a good episode that I believe is for the 9-5 listener and entrepreneur trying survive their day to day journey as a business owner. We also learn few nuggets on how to pursue a career as a civil servant; when Ekua is not at her desk planning awesome DrinksBot events for high profile clients in London she is probably relating/managing Sanbot aka Drinkbot to shape to interact and behave at their awesome parties.
    About DrinksBot
    At the heart of DrinksBot is inclusion. We provide an inclusive range of craft drinks to meet specific personal needs. We do this by providing a curated selection of craft drinks right across the spectrum from alcoholic, low alcoholic, and adult soft drinks. We are providing a way to bring people together, to spend time with one another and to talk, to share and to say thank you. Lots of people despise work socials, because they are boring and un-inspiring. DrinksBot is the antidote. We started in 2018 on the most romantic day of the year and are headquartered in East London.
    44 min

About CORPORATE HARD TALK

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The birth of Deborah’s Corporate Hard Talk (DCHT) came about from an interest in wanting to know people’s professional persona, their struggles and to provide tips and advice to others securing corporate opportunities.Deborah states “I hope DCHT can be that intimate online spot where you can learn a thing or 2 about how to survive in the corporate world”. The blog/podcast are meant to be simple, candid and real!