In this week’s episode of Talent Hub Talk, the three Founders of carbonx discuss their journey from the Salesforce ecosystem to launching their own consulting firm.

Ian Calpin, Vladimir Silak and Rich Wright explore the challenges and opportunities in the market, emphasising the importance of aligning visions, defining roles, and differentiating themselves in a crowded space.

The discussion highlights their unique approach to delivering value to clients, focusing on education and empowerment rather than traditional consulting methods. In this conversation, Ian, Rich and Vlad discuss their transition from being part of a vendor ecosystem to becoming partners in the consulting space, as they overcome the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving landscape of consulting, particularly in relation to AI and technology.

They also reflect on the importance of enabling clients to become self-sufficient while maintaining a focus on delivering high-value services, and on the future of consulting, emphasising the need for critical thinking and adaptability in an AI-driven world.

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Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! In this week’s episode of Talent Hub Talk, Ben provides an overview of the ANZ Salesforce market for Q4 2024, highlighting an increase in job vacancies despite ongoing redundancies.

He discusses the rising interest in Agentforce as a key topic for 2025 and the shift in job market trends towards more permanent roles.

Ben also explains the importance of upskilling and adapting to market changes as 2025 kicks off, and how you can be best placed in your own Salesforce career with the growing emergence of AI…

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In this week’s episode of Talent Hub Talk, Kei Lee shares his journey from DJ to successful Marketing Capability Lead, emphasising the importance of customer satisfaction and effective communication in consulting.

He discusses the skills necessary for success, including empathy, care, and capability, and introduces his 'Golden Triangle' framework for customer success. 

Kei also highlights the significance of continuous learning and the need for consultants to understand their clients deeply to deliver outstanding service. 

Make sure you’re following Kai here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kei-lee/ 

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In this week’s episode, we welcome back Sebastian Wagner, someone I really love catching up with and always learn a lot from.

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In today's episode, Ben runs through a summary of our 2024 ANZ Salesforce Salary Survey Results. He interprets the numbers, points out trends, and gives the story behind why some might not be what you'd necessarily expect.

In today's episode, Ben Duncombe is joined by Naomi Aldred, Managing Director @ Accenture and Head of Salesforce Business Group for Southeast Asia.

Naomi talks through her early career, and how she found her way into sales and then into the Salesforce ecosystem. She discusses leadership styles, how the Salesforce market has evolved and the increased need for cross-cloud expertise, what she does in her current role, the people she leads, the countries they cover, and how doing business differs from country to country.

Naomi then shares insight on becoming an active member of the d/Deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) community and talks through her approach to sharing her journey online. She explains some incredibly difficult decisions she has had to make along the way as well as the triumphs, and how we can all lean into being supportive friends and colleagues.

Finally, she talks about Deaf4Devs, an amazing initiative Naomi has launched at Accenture that is creating opportunities for the d/Deaf and hard of hearing (HoH) community.

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In today’s episode, Ben summarises the third quarter of 2024, the pace of market activity and the speed of hiring processes.

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In today's episode we're joined by Svet Voloshin, Salesforce CTA and Technical Architect for Booz Allen Hamilton in the US.

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In this week's episode of Talent Hub Talk, Reid Meldrum shares his extensive career journey from corporate roles to becoming a managing director at Sqware Peg, a Salesforce consulting partner.

He discusses the challenges and strategies involved in transitioning from corporate to consulting, the importance of cash flow and profitability, and the significance of building a strong company culture. Reid also delves into the complexities of managing client relationships, navigating acquisitions, and the impact of AI on professional services.

Reid concludes with insights on personal growth and future plans.

You can also contact him through his email address:

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In this week’s episode of the Talent Hub Talk, Ben provides insights and tips for those struggling to find a new role in the Salesforce ecosystem.

He emphasises the importance of optimising and updating documents and profiles, leveraging existing networks for referrals, taking proactive control of the job search, actively learning and developing skills, and researching and role-playing before interviews.

Ben also highlights the value of building and engaging with the Salesforce community and using social media to showcase learning and upskilling journeys.

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