Realistic Happiness

Realistic Happiness

By Daisy Ilaria | Podsterdam Studio ProductionEducationSelf-Improvement
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Realistic Happiness episodes

  • Karyna Ovcharova: Relocation During War & Job Advice for Ukrainians | TxC Podcast Ep.32

    In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Karyna Ovcharova, Community Experience Manager at Miro, with a wealth of experience in recruitment and people management, particularly in the tech industry. Karyna shares her insights on adapting to new work environments and building community during difficult times.

    We discuss:
    How Karyna navigated the challenges of relocating from Ukraine during the onset of the war, with support from her employer, Miro
    The importance of community support in navigating professional and personal upheavals
    Overcoming imposter syndrome and cultural challenges when working in new countries and industries
    Tips for Ukrainians and others entering the job market in the Netherlands, focusing on building networks and preparing for complex interview processes
    Karyna’s initiative to support Ukrainians in tech through events and community-building efforts in the Netherlands and beyond And much more!
    Connect with Karyna:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyna-ovcharova/
    Miro Blog Post by Karyna: https://miro.com/careers/life-at-miro/culture/ukrainians-of-miro-erg-building-community-amidst-adversity/
    Upcoming Ukrainians in Tech Meet-up (17th Oct 2024): https://www.linkedin.com/events/ukrainiansintechmeet-up7226237007310536704/comments/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/

    56 min
  • Chris Redmond: Insider Tips on Hiring | TxC Podcast Ep.31

    In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Chris Redmond, a Recruitment Manager with over 12 years of experience spanning agencies, Facebook, and startups. Now, as the Head of Recruitment at Abstraction, Chris shares insights from his career and how he's leveraging data and metrics to drive recruitment success in the gaming industry.

    We discuss:
    - The bottlenecks in today’s hiring processes and how misalignment between hiring managers and recruiters can affect candidate experience.
    - The role of AI in recruitment and its limitations when it comes to maintaining a human touch.
    - The importance of employer branding, headcount planning, and sourcing strategies in building a solid recruitment framework.
    - How to prepare for interviews by showcasing achievements, guiding the conversation, and asking the right questions. And much more!
    Connect with Chris:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisredmondabstraction/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/
    Timestamps:
    TBD

    1 hr 14 min
  • Hung Lee: Job Search Mastery | TxC Podcast Ep.30

    In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Hung Lee, the founder of Recruiting Brainfood and a well-known recruitment expert with over 15 years of experience. Hung shares his deep insights into recruitment, job searching, and personal branding.

    We discuss,
    - The psychological impact of job rejection and how candidates can build resilience to navigate the application process
    - The importance of balancing job applications with profile building and networking for career growth
    - How recruiters handle the overwhelming number of job applicants and the role of technology in streamlining hiring
    - Hung’s unique views on personal branding, why it matters, and how it can scale trust despite the rise of AI
    - Strategies for effective networking on LinkedIn and other platforms to increase visibility with recruiters
    - And much more!
    Referenced by Hung:
    Lex Fridman Podcast - Jeff Bezoz
    https://youtu.be/DcWqzZ3I2cY?si=GL6dibx_9JbGLUpy&t=5547
    Iguana vs Snakes (Full Clip) | Planet Earth II | BBC Earth
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el4CQj-TCbA
    Connect with Hung:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunglee/
    Newsletter: https://www.recruitingbrainfood.com/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/
    Timestamps:
    00:00. Trailer Intro.
    00:44. Flow states and overthinking in the workplace.
    03:38 The concept of the performance cage in sports and life.
    10:38. Job search hierarchy.
    15:42. Why job applications feel like an assualt course.
    18:45. Understanding the recruitment industry.
    23:25. Take advantage of new LinkedIn features .
    25:45. LinkedIn is cringe - how to get started.
    30:51. Connecting with recruiters and the impact of personalized messages.
    35:48. Has personal branding changed your life.
    41:24. Recruiting Brainfood Newsletter.
    46:34. Everyone should claim their space in public discourse.
    49:16. Recruitment Godfather - origin of brainfood?
    52:39. Building an audience.
    59:18. Checking the metrics.
    01:06:23. Highlighting obscure sources.
    01:09:02. Running solo.
    01:12:24. Delusional drive.
    01:16:03. How do you get comfortable putting yourself out there?
    01:21.12. Being authentic.
    01:29:34. Outro & where to find Hung.

    1 hr 32 min
  • Teddy Dimintrova: Why Gen Z Loves Millennial Managers | TxC Podcast Ep.29

    In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Teddy Dimitrova, a seasoned People & Culture specialist with a strong focus on recruitment, an accomplished public speaker, and an emerging author. Teddy has a proven track record of helping numerous tech start-ups and scale-ups around the globe overcome their recruitment challenges.

    We discuss,
    - The evolving leadership styles of millennial managers and why Gen Z employees value their empathetic, supportive, and people-first approaches
    - How millennial managers balance personal values with professional boundaries
    - The challenges of managing diverse team dynamics while promoting growth, upskilling, and maintaining transparency in the workplace
    - Teddy’s journey as an author, sharing insights from her book "Unicorns Don’t Exist", a practical guide for startups on building recruitment infrastructure
    And much more!
    Teddy's Book - Unicorns DON'T Exist:
    Amazon NL: https://amzn.eu/d/1l3xJgI
    Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/fvEbNs9
    Amazon US: https://a.co/d/hjsGxxj
    Connect with Teddy:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddydimitrova/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/


    Timestamps:

    00:07. Millennial women managers and their unique leadership style.

    03:40. Empathy and servant leadership in millennial management.

    09:23. The importance of transparency and adapting leadership styles.

    16:00. Continuous personal development as a leader and its impact on teams.

    31:53. Balancing authenticity with recruitment and team management.

    49:44. Vulnerability, honesty, and radical transparency in leadership.

    57:04. Embracing authenticity and handling backlash in professional settings.

    01:02:20. Introduction of the book "Unicorns Don't Exist" and its target audience.

    01:08:49. Insights on the writing process and mentorship in book creation.

    01:10:14. Advice for aspiring authors and personal growth through writing.

    1 hr 15 min
  • Emy Mylona: Workplace Gamification | TxC Podcast Ep.28

    In this episode of TalentXChange, we sit down with Emy Mylona, L&D Program Specialist at Rituals and the founder of Teamifyed, where she works as a Facilitator specializing in gamification.

    We dive into:

    - How gamification can transform workplace engagement and team dynamics

    - Practical strategies to integrate gamification in recruitment and onboarding

    - The challenges and rewards of starting a business while working part-time

    And much more!

    Connect with Emy:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emymylona/
    Website: https://teamifyed.com/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/
    Timestamps:
    01:03. Gamification and it's effect on workplace relationships
    04:02. Gamification in the recruitment process
    09:06. Cultural fit and pitfalls of gamification
    16:04. Applying a childlike mindset at work
    19:00. Team building through gamification exercises
    26:22. Gamification for diversity and inclusion
    33:14. Virtual team building and feedback strategies
    40:58. Engaging virtual teams with gamification
    48:40. Challenges of entrepreneurship in gamification
    55:00. Advice for aspiring gamification professionals

    1 hr 3 min
  • Katja Vincetic: HR Transformation: A Focus on Candidates | TxC Podcast Ep.27

    Today on TalentXChange, we dive into the world of PRODUCT-DRIVEN RECRUITMENT and WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE with Katja Vincetic, founder of ShapeUp HR ✨.

    We explore:
    ❔ How treating CANDIDATES AS CUSTOMERS can revolutionize the hiring process
    ❔ The power of INCLUSIVE HIRING practices and their impact on business success
    ❔ PARENTHOOD in the workplace: Navigating the challenges as a MOTHER vs a FATHER
    ❔ Katja's personal journey: From overcoming FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING to launching her OWN BUSINESS
    ❔ Using DATA and TECHNOLOGY to streamline recruitment and retain top talent
    Katja shares invaluable insights that will benefit anyone interested in modern HR practices, workplace equality, or entrepreneurship.
    Thank you Katja for sharing your experiences and advocating for positive change in the workplace!
    Connect with Katja:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katjavincetic/
    Website: https://www.shapeuphr.com/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Daisy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQr3w_bJjE-9rIAfrHKp5BQ
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/
    Timestamps:
    00:00. Trailer
    00:33. Sponsor
    01:25. Understanding HR transformation and its impact
    05:06. Issues in recruitment: training and alignment
    11:05. Product-driven HR and centering candidate experience
    17:13. Diversity in the workplace and cognitive diversity
    22:32. Parenting in the workplace: experiences and biases
    28:03. Starting public speaking and overcoming fears
    40:04. Transitioning HR teams to agile methodologies
    44:24. Solving underlying HR problems with iterative approaches
    50:01. Shaping up HR: The importance of branding and business agility

    53 min
  • Willem Wijnans: Modernizing Recruitment | TxC Podcast Ep.26

    Today on TalentXChange, we sit down with Willem Wijnans, Community and Talent Advisory Lead at Ashby and go deep on some very important topics.

    The main subjects we discuss are about recruitment tools (and how job seekers can benefit with this inside knowledge) and mental health awareness, particularly in men.

    Breakdown of the discussion:

    - Current shifts in the job market and what to look out for (as a job seeker)

    - The tool Ashby's role in recruitment

    - Challenges with traditional ATS

    - The importance of data and AI in recruitment- Importance of building a community and networking (no matter what role or background you have)

    - Vulnerability and growth and men's sharing circles


    Connect with Willem:

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

    Connect with TxC:

    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/

    1 hr 14 min
  • Paul Butler: HR's Role in Restructures | TxC Podcast Ep.25

    On this episode of TalentXChange, we cover two highly requested topics - layoffs and remote working. We speak with Paul Butler, People & Culture Leader at 7people, about:- What we really think of companies asking employees to return 4-5 days in the office- Remote work VS onsite work productivity- How does HR handle restructures and layoffs- If we were laid off tomorrow, how would we navigate this.


    Remote.com Masterclass: https://remote.com/remote-academy/async-masterclass

    Connect with Paul:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-malcolm-butler/

    Connect with TxC:

    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/

    1 hr 15 min
  • Masha Begovic: Breaking into Game Development | TxC Podcast Ep.24

    Masha Begovic, Senior Recruiter @ Abstraction, shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in game development, discusses diversity issues in the industry, and offers valuable advice for aspiring game developers. From the intricacies of different roles like level designers and producers to the importance of networking and portfolio building, this conversation provides a comprehensive look at the current behind the scenes state of the gaming world.

    Connect with Masha :
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbegovic/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/

    1 hr 4 min
  • Gabriele Galassi: The Unspoken Key to High-Performance | TxC Podcast Ep.23

    Global Head of People at Wise, Gabriele Galassi, shares his HR and Psychology knowledge with us today to unveil: What 'psychological safety' in the workplace means and its importance in organisations, creating authentic relationships at work (without having to become best friends), navigating office politics and difficult situations, and establishing trust and open communication in the workplace.

    Connect with Gabriele:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieleg/
    Website: https://www.thecoachpsych.com/
    Connect with TxC:
    TxC LinkedIn Community: https://linkedin.com/company/txcpodcast
    Daisy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/
    Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/

    1 hr 2 min

About Realistic Happiness

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Realistic Happiness is a podcast designed to explore a practical, grounded approach to achieving and maintaining happiness in everyday life, particularly in the workplace and through personal…