Session Eleven

Get the inside scoop from Electronic Arts Sr. Director of Global Talent Acquisition, Joseph Marrello and learn about his journey to becoming the leader of a global team for a world-renown leader in digital interactive entertainment.

• Learn how sports has shaped and influenced Joseph's teamwork skills
• Joseph shares his secret for adding value to ANY conversation with senior leadership
• Get insight on the two things Joseph is listening for when interviewing talent at EA
• Joseph answers your burning candidate question - do you need to be a gamer to work at EA?

Master the art of networking in the new age with these need-to-know tips from the experts.

Show Notes:

• Learn how to reframe your mindset on networking so its not something you dread doing
• Learn our top tips for building meaningful connection outside of your immediate circle
• Hear Tess' thoughts on mercury retrograde (*they are not what you think!)

Get insider tips on key negotiation tactics to land your dream job and get all of the perks you deserve.

Show Notes:

• Think beyond your base salary and learn what is possible to negotiate into your next offer  
• Tess and Alisha discuss some points that may bring more value to your life than money      
• Get the inside "HR scoop" on why you may not be getting the offer you want and how to navigate that situation                                                         
• Bonus! Tess surprises Alisha with 5 speed round questions about her life

Get up close and personal with retail giant Aritzia's VP of Talent Acquisition, Sara Nathanson, and learn about her journey to leading recruitment for one of the fashion industry's most coveted Canadian brands.  

Show Notes:

• Find out how Sara learned about inclusivity at a very young age                                
• Learn what team sports taught and instilled in her   
• Discover Sara's path to Recruitment as a career                                                        
• Find out what her relationship with her husband opened up for her

Discover the neurological benefits of meditation and learn mindfulness practices to help optimize your performance and overall health.

Show Notes:

• Discover how meditation's foundational theory is grounded in Neuroscience       
• Learn practical ways to implement meditation in your day to day                            
• Find out how meditation can actually optimize your performance                            
• Get our favourite mindfulness apps

Get actionable tips to start a business with a friend from two successful entrepreneurs (and besties). 

Show Notes:

• Learn our 6 principals to running a biz with a loved one                                          
• Find out why we hate emus so much
• We get candid about how we define success in our business

Stay engaged and contributing to your company with 5 creative ways to make an impact, even if your work is on pause.

Show Notes:

• 5 Creative Tips
• How to plan ahead
• How to continue developing your career
• Why networking still matters

Get industry insights on what lies ahead as Tess and Alisha discuss the current state of hiring amidst COVID-19 with digital Agency Major Tom.

Show Notes:

• Current challenges in the Retail Apparel industry.
• We get candid about our own challenges in our biz right now.
• What we believe businesses and people really need.  
• What you can do to leverage available talent on the market.
• How COVID will shape business in the future.

Get an inside look at the world of recruitment through a candid conversation with Talent Expert and Content Creator Ally Barton.

Show Notes:

• How Ally found her true calling in a completely different industry  
• Her top two tips for nailing ANY interview                                                     
• Her biggest challenge in starting her popular industry Instagram account @allyhires
• What she's really listening for in her interviews     

Senior Manager of People and Culture at Arc’teryx shares her personal journey, and insider tips on interviewing with the outdoor retail giant. 

Show Notes: 

• Laura’s journey to coming out.
• Her entrepreneurial learnings.
• How realizing her authentic self opened up her relationships and career.
• The inside scoop on nailing your interview with Arc’teryx.