Episode 77: Michelle Tillis Lederman – The Connector's Advantage
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
09/09/19
•35m
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Michelle Tillis Lederman, one of Forbes' Top 25 Networking Experts, is the author of four books including the #1 new release, The Connector's Advantage. She is also the CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs for Fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients. She is well known for helping people connect, work better together and advance their individual impact.
On this episode, Michelle shares her career journey and valuable advice about networking, including:
- How she found her calling for coaching, communications and training while working in finance
- How she embraced opportunities to practice what she loved on the job, before taking the plunge into entrepreneurship
- Her experience as the only woman on the trading floor and global venture capital team
- The six types of relationships you need for a successful career and life
- How she evolved her work from a practice to a business
- The importance of having a clear "ask" when you're networking and building relationships
- Tips for introverted networkers – and why they are often some of the best networkers out there!
Connect with Michelle at her website www.michelletillislederman.com and learn more about her latest book, The Connector's Advantage – including some book bonuses, a BOGO offer (Buy One Gift One), and free gifts from Michelle for Beyond 6 Seconds listeners!
You can also find Michelle on social media on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Michelle's full bio:
Michelle Tillis Lederman, CSP, PCC is known for her energetic, engaging, and authentic presentations. An expert on workplace communications and relationships, Michelle's mission is to help people work better together and advance their individual impact. She is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including the #1 new release The Connectors Advantage and the internationally recognized, The 11 Laws of Likability.
Michelle, named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, is a connection creator and CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs for fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients. Her clients include JPMorgan, J&J, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, MetLife, Sony, Ernst & Young, the Department of Environmental Protection, and Madison Square Garden. Passionate about education, Michelle served as an Adjunct Professor at NYU, on the faculty of the American Management Association, Lehigh Executive Education, and Rutgers Executive Education.
A former finance executive and NYU Professor, Michelle is a regular in the media appearing on CBS, NBC, Fox, NPR, CNBC, the NY Times, the Wall Street Journal, Working Mother, US News & World Report, MSNBC, Forbes and USA Today among many others.
Michelle spent a decade in finance with positions in audit, M&A, financial consulting, VC, and hedge fund investing. She received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her coaching certification from iPec and holds the PCC certification from the International Coaching Federation. Michelle earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation for the National Speakers Association. Executive Essentials is a certified Women Business Enterprise.
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Episode 78: Gail Tolstoi-Miller– Busting unconscious bias in hiring
September 16, 2019
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On this episode I talk with Gail Tolstoi-Miller -- an award-winning dual CEO, experienced recruiter, author and global keynote speaker -- about unconscious bias in hiring. Having personally felt the impact of unconscious bias early in her life, she now works with her corporate clients to raise awareness of unconscious bias and helps job seekers combat unconscious bias and even use it to their advantage. Gail also gave a TEDx talk on unconscious bias in hiring and recently launched her online course about this topic on Udemy.
Gail shares her thoughts, insights and advice on:
- What unconscious bias is, and why everyone has it
- How unconscious bias shows up in the hiring process
- The personal experiences that solidified her desire to bust unconscious bias
- How she challenges her clients' bias, starting with two simple words: "So What?"
- The drawbacks of cherry-picking diversity
- How affinity bias hinders creativity and innovation in an organization, and trickles down to their customers and clients
- What it was like preparing and presenting a TEDx talk, how it has helped her brand and business ... and what to do when you forget part of your talk on stage
- What the dreaded word "overqualified" really means
- How job seekers can use unconscious bias to their advantage
Connect with Gail on LinkedIn, Facebook or via email at gmiller@consultnetworx.com , and check out her TEDx Talk and Unconscious Bias Course on Udemy.
Gail's full bio:
Gail Tolstoi-Miller is an award winning dual CEO. She is CEO of Consultnetworx, which provides recruiting, diversity and unconscious bias strategy services. In addition, she is CEO of Careernetwork, a career and business coaching organization. Gail is also the author of the award winning book "Networking Karma", a guide on how to network successfully with giving. Lastly, she is a global keynote speaker and gave an unhinged TEDx talk on Unconscious Bias in hiring.
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