The job market feels broken—and it’s failing both job seekers and hiring teams.

Job seekers are exhausted: pouring energy into applications, only to be met with silence.

Hiring teams are overwhelmed: sorting through endless resumes, yet still struggling to find the right fit.

Something has to change.

In this special edition of The Intersection, I speak with Ify Walker, Founder & CEO of Offor, for a candid conversation about why traditional hiring isn’t working—and what leaders can do differently.

You’ll hear insights on:

• Why trust-based, referral-only hiring is gaining traction
• How to network without the awkwardness
• When to hire vs. when to invest in your current team

If you’ve ever felt the frustration of trying to hire—or be hired—this episode will resonate.

Resources:

• Connect with Ify Walker on LinkedIn
• Follow Offor on Linkedin

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• Restart Consulting

This episode is part of our Intersection Podcast Rewind series, celebrating our most downloaded conversations that are shaping leadership.

We are joined by Dr. Ahmmad Brown, scholar-practitioner and expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). In this episode, Dr. Brown shares practical frameworks for navigating challenging DEI conversations in today’s complex workplace environments.

Tune in for a practical conversation about effectively communicating DEI, fostering organizational change and empowering leaders to engage authentically.

Resources:

• Connect with Ahmmad Brown on LinkedIn
• Equity Based Dialogue for Inclusion (EBDI)

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• LinkedIn
• Restart Consulting

This week on The Intersection Podcast, I’m joined by Suzanne Jakstavich — Chief People Officer, executive coach, and longtime champion for equity and inclusion. Suzanne’s career journey, shaped by her upbringing and early experiences, fueled a deep commitment to building people-first workplaces..

Suzanne shares how leaders can foster psychological safety, lead with curiosity, and model vulnerability in ways that ripple through entire organizations. We explore the shifting challenges facing leaders today, from managing a five-generation workforce to navigating blurred lines between work and life, and the critical role of allyship in creating inclusive cultures.

Suzanne also opens up about the messy, real-life balance of leading, parenting, and showing up authentically. This conversation is rich with practical wisdom for leaders committed to creating workplaces where people can thrive.

Because leadership isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how you show up.

Resources:

• Connect with Suzanne on LinkedIn

Connect with me:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Restart Consulting