Making the courageous choice in hiring means looking beyond the résumé and building the support that leaders need in order to win from day one. In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Sulgrove, CEO of Talent Executives Group, to explore what it really takes to place leaders who can thrive in uncertainty, build trust fast and drive performance without losing the human connection. We also unpack why executive hiring cannot end on a start date and how the right support in the first 90 days can make or break long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

01:54 Amy launched Talent Executives Group to build real leadership partnership.

04:56 Amplify Executive Search is a collaboration between Talent Executives Group and Gig Talent Collective.

10:16 Jamie reached out and it became an amazing reconnection after many years.

12:35 Cross-functional influence is the leadership capability in highest demand.

15:24 Leaders can handle ambiguity while creating clarity, and Gig Talent helps.

18:04 AI is reshaping hiring and leaders need to validate what is real.

20:51 Zoom interviews get gamed when candidates use earpieces for answers.

23:43 Saying yes to everything hurts precision, so focus on excellence.

Resources Mentioned:

Amy Sulgrove

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysulgrove/

Talent Executives Group | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/talentexecutives/

Talent Executives Group | Website

https://talentexecutivesgroup.com/

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There comes a moment when success looks right on paper but feels wrong in practice. In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Jacobs, Founder and CEO of Gig Talent, for a candid conversation about ambition, fear, alignment and what it truly means to make a courageous choice. Jamie reflects on her personal and professional evolution, from corporate leadership to building a company rooted in flow, purpose and community. Her story highlights how courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to move forward anyway and create possibilities that didn’t exist, or you couldn’t see, before.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

03:32 Ambition often follows the next visible step before the bigger picture appears.

05:09 Growth and curiosity, not money, drive ambition beyond perceived personal limitations.

10:15 Resistance signals misalignment despite persistence and fear of failure.

12:27 Jamie values contributing to communities and learning to accept support.

15:39 Gig Talent launched in 2019 with the aim of aligning strengths and creating shared value.

18:09 Leveraging AI strengthens Gig Talent’s expertise while preserving human-led matching.

20:06 Every step has value and fear should never dictate when to move on.

21:20 Courage in two words: do it.

Resources Mentioned:

Jamie Jacobs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlatianojacobs/

Gig Talent | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/gig-talent/

Gig Talent | Website

https://gigtalentagency.com/

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As the world of work rapidly evolves, it demands new approaches to talent, performance and career growth. In this episode, we speak with Edie Goldberg, President and Founder of E. L. Goldberg & Associates, to explore how organizations can adapt to evolving employee expectations, leverage AI for talent strategies and create environments that enable people to thrive.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

01:14 The future of work requires disrupting outdated talent practices with AI.

05:44 Disrupting outdated processes is key to attracting, engaging and retaining talent.

10:22 Companies must tap into diverse talent beyond employees.

17:03 Aging populations and shifting demographics demand more flexible work options.

20:06 Tenure boosts productivity through relationships and knowledge.

25:10 Curiosity and continuous learning are essential for thriving today.

30:21 Diverse perspectives fuel innovation and better solutions.

34:01 Turning a layoff into a successful business was a defining act of courage.

Resources Mentioned:

Edie Goldberg

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edie-goldberg-phd/

E. L. Goldberg & Associates | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-l-goldberg-associates/

E. L. Goldberg & Associates | Website

https://www.elgoldberg.com/

"The Inside Gig" by Edie Goldberg

https://theinsidegig.com/

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#StartupCulture #OrganizationalTransformation #StrategicLeadership