The Corelink Solution with James Rosseau, Sr.

What happens when you don’t know your purpose or your “why” from the onset? Many get stuck in a cycle of doing nothing, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Jacklyn is a great example of starting from “I know what I do not want to do” and taking action. Learn how to use experimentation to find your purpose, the power of mindset and tips to help you stay focused; and the value of balanced goals that keep you energized today and over the long haul.

Women start their careers on parity with men but generally end them far earlier, having achieved less status, lower compensation, and less satisfaction than men. During this episode, we dive into Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris' book, Breaking Through Bias Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work.  Whether you are tenured in your career or a new entrant, you’ll be equipped with a better understanding of the barriers and biases along with tools and techniques to move beyond them.

It is natural for us to want to bet on a “sure thing,” but as we know, life is full of uncertainty.  During this episode, Kim Davis, one of my favorite mentors and currently the Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League (NHL), shares how to embrace uncertainty as an opportunity and deliver value at the highest levels.

Will using emotional intelligence like a hostage negotiator enable a leader’s success?  How can the ideologies and techniques of hostage negotiation be applied to business? Derek Gaunt shares the information you need to take your leadership to another level by connecting two different disciplines - hostage negotiation and business leadership. Learn the hostage negotiation principles that Derek teaches leaders, the relationship between ego and authority, and the importance of labels in engaging discussion

Gillian Zoe Segal is an author of two books, New York Characters and Getting There: A Book of Mentors. In this episode, we will learn more about Gillian and her journey – from attending Law school to working in their family business and pursuing her burning passion for photography.  She will also unveil insightful experiences interviewing 30 successful people like Warren Buffet, Michael Bloomberg, Sara Blakely, Anderson Cooper and others in her second book, Getting There: A Book of Mentors. 

Fran Tarkenton started and ran over twenty companies and helps small businesses succeed. He is also a former NFL quarterback and television personality. Fran gives inspiration in bringing in a diversified and authenticity-driven culture in his company. Know the rules that Fran implements in his workplace that don’t look and feel like rules at all. Also, learn from this serial entrepreneur as he gives a dose of his great advice for other business owners to level up their work ethics and culture.

Damon Hurst is a financial and banking professional with ten years of experience in a large financial institution. During this episode, Damon shares three building blocks that will enable your financial success. Learn three essential ways to grow your money and the three things that Damon focuses on every day, making him feel he is living his purpose. Lastly, discover the four-letter word that holds people back not only in finances but in life in general.

James talks with Aliza Licht the author of Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media. Aliza shares her personal story including her incredible career at Donna Karan. She explains why she left to pursue her own consulting company and why she ultimately shifted back to a corporate position.

Michel is the CEO and co-founder of DirectTech Labs a company focused on the intersection between AI and behavior science in the gig economy and the social selling space. This eye-opening interview is  about the methods AI provides to create a better experience for customers (in this case network marketers), which in turn creates additional value for the company. Michel explains how his company can use data to recognize and identify patterns of behavior.

Today’s episode is for anyone who has considered starting a business and/or writing a book. My guest, Jim Beach, has done both and shares his insights for success. He interviews successful entrepreneurs, authors and thought leaders on the School for Startups Radio show. He credits these conversations for helping him continue to learn and stay up to date with trends in the business world.

This episode is about applying best practices for success. Steve covers things everyone can do to create a practice of success. He and James also talk about new strategies for a world that’s changing quickly. The conversation was centered around Steve’s newest book, 30 Ways in 30 Days to a Better Life. There isn’t a magic pill or easy button to living a rewarding, success-filled life. We know it’s important to take effective action.

Today’s guest is Beth Albright. She is a former CHRO, Chief Human Resources Officer, who has helped many people in their career transitions. She recently made a transition of her own; leaving her c-level position to move into philanthropy and volunteerism. She shares incredible insights from her personal experiences. She also provides the perspective of an organization that is working to support and empower their workforce.

Finding the best talent or finding your dream job is on the agenda in today’s podcast. Dom Vacca shares from his nearly 40 years of experience recruiting, and consulting. He didn’t hold anything back.

Today’s podcast guest, Tommy Sardine, brings a unique perspective related to career and opportunity. He shares his career path that’s also been a humanitarian journey of establishing and installing policies within the prison system where they previously did not exist. That’s just one part of his compelling interview. When I got to know Tommy, I knew that his story was one I wanted to share. He is evidence that any one can start where they are and find a way to get where they want to go.

Melissa Wilson is the founder and CEO of Networlding and Networlding Publishing Inc. She’s writing book 18 and 19 and is a 5-time best-selling author. James and Melissa talk about the first step to writing your book, the benefits of networking and the science that shows us why it’s so effective. See detailed show notes at www.thecorelinksolution.com