In this episode, we dive deep into the power of personal branding with special guest Lucia de los Heros de Uriarte, an inspiring professional in the design industry. Lucia shares actionable strategies and honest reflections that will help you elevate your personal brand with purpose. Whether you're building from scratch or refining your presence, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to own your story and stand out in your field.

Join Craig Stargardt live for his upcoming virtual seminar: From Experience to Impact: How to Rethink Your Resume for Career Growth 📅 Wednesday, June 18th at 6:30 p.m. ET 💻 Virtual | Limited spots available 👉 Click here to purchase your ticket 

Included with your ticket: FREE 1-on-1 session with Craig Stargardt, scheduled at your convenience, to fine-tune your resume and apply what you learned.

This is your chance to get personalized guidance and make your resume work for you.

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In this episode of Motivate Forward, host Craig Stargardt sits down with Dr. Felicia Hunter to explore the power of personal branding and career transformation. Dr. Hunter shares her journey and how Craig’s guidance helped her elevate her resume, clarify her personal brand and position herself for new opportunities. Together, they discuss the practical strategies Craig used to highlight her unique strengths, the importance of authenticity in personal branding, and how even seasoned professionals can benefit from a fresh perspective. Whether you're early in your career or looking to reinvent yourself, this conversation offers valuable insights on how to put your best self forward.

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Looking to get more with less? In this quick episode, I’m breaking down the 80/20 Rule and how to apply it to your life and business for maximum impact. 💡

Tune in now for simple, actionable tips! 🚀

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In this short but impactful episode of Motivate Forward, Craig Stargart is joined by guest Ralph Winfrey, a seasoned creative. Together, they delve into the critical concept of doing it right the first time—an approach that emphasizes precision, planning, and excellence in every step of the process.

Ralph shares his insights on how getting it right from the start can save time, resources, and energy in the long run, whether in business, personal projects, or everyday tasks. Craig and Ralph discuss the mindset shift required to prioritize quality over speed, and how this philosophy can lead to more sustainable success.

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Engagement is the secret sauce to obtaining what you want. In the episode, listeners learn how to break the (awkward) silence. This is critical whether you are interviewing, in sales or even on a date. Craig and guest Ralph Winfrey explain the importance of engaging and the benifits that come from doing it right.

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Many people go into interviews believing that the company has all of the power. This simply isn't true! As much as you want to join their team, they have an equal goal of convincing you to want to join them instead of their competitors. 

An interview is an opportunity for you to sell yourself (the product) to a company to help reach its goals. In this episode, we change our outlook on interviews from "trying to land the job", to how to use basic selling skills to entice the company to buy your product (YOU and the skills you would bring as an employee).

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Saja Al Weshahi joins Craig to discuss her next move after being laid off from her job. Layoffs are inevitable in this economy and this podcast sheds light on the importance of being prepared for an event like this. Join Saja and Craig as they discuss her experiences during this transition. 

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How do you choose between Trade School and College? Whether you are a high schooler with graduation approaching or someone already working in an industry, you will walk away from this podcast more educated about the differences and benefits of each. Craig brings decades of life experience and success without a college degree to the conversation while Ralph contrasts by being a recent college graduate. 

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What are your skills? If you do not have a concise answer to that question then this episode is for you! Join Craig and Ralph as they discuss Craig's tried and proven ways to determine your personal skill set which can ultimately lead to getting that raise or job that you want. 

Pen and paper will be needed to get the most out of this episode.

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In this quick episode, Craig scratches the surface on how to make yourself indispensable, thus furthering your job security. In today's market, jobs can come and go. Make sure your job is one that stays by being multi-faceted and always learning.  For more resources and my booking information, visit my website www.MotivateForward.com.