Best Proactive Talent Podcasts (2025)

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270 - Why Taking Breaks Won’t Hurt Your Business with Laura Doehle 46:07

4d ago46:07

46:07

Laura Doehle empowers business owners to move their companies forward with clarity, confidence—and well-deserved breaks.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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269 - Why Your Resume Review Process Is Broken 10:31

11d ago10:31

10:31

Tune in to this episode to discover why your resume review process might be flawed.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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268 - Why You Need to Break Up With Your Compulsion to Work with Brad Farris 47:47

18d ago47:47

47:47

Brad Farris shares how you can go from working obsessively in your business to the entrepreneurship freedom you desire to have.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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267 - Are These Resume Red Flags Actually Red Flags? 17:57

25d ago17:57

17:57

Explore the most common 'resume red flags' and consider whether they might be steering you away from valuable candidates.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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How Workforce Planning Drives Student Success 25:21

25d ago25:21

25:21

In this episode of Wake Up and Teach, host Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, sits down with Dr. Dan Sims, Superintendent of the Bibb County School District in Georgia, to talk about one of the most powerful levers in education: workforce effectiveness. With nearly three decades in public education, Dr. Sims shares how Bibb County’s strat…

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266 - Is Your Data Safe With Your Growing Team? with Nate Ginter 51:15

30d ago51:15

51:15

Nate Ginter returns to Growing Your Team to discuss the importance of properly protecting data for yourself, your business, and all your valuable clients.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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265 - The Problem With Paying New Employees More Than Current Employees 13:55

1M ago13:55

13:55

Listen in this episode as we identify the pitfalls of unequal pay between new and existing employees.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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264 - How Your Team Can Raise Your Visibility on LinkedIn with Louise Brogan 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Louise Brogan teaches business owners how to properly delegate LinkedIn activities and use LinkedIn to aid in hiring efforts.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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263 - The Difference Between a Job Post and a Job Description 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

Tune in as we distinguish a job post from a job description to see what works best in pulling the right people for your team.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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262 - How Proactive Talent Development Impacts Company Success with Celina Mattocks 37:06

2M ago37:06

37:06

Celina Mattocks discusses the importance of talent development in your team for engagement, retention, and overall growth of your organization.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Expanding the Education Workforce 24:56

2M ago24:56

24:56

In this episode of Wake Up and Teach, host Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, sits down with Brent Maddin, Executive Director of the Next Education Workforce at Arizona State University, to discuss how schools can rethink staffing models to better support educators and students. Brent shares how team-based teaching approaches can enhance …

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261 - How to Effectively Review a Resume 20:44

2M ago20:44

20:44

Listen to the key tips and tricks in reviewing a resume so you can find the perfect candidate you are looking for.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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260 - Why Good Pay Isn’t Enough for Competitive Compensation with Caroline Tanis 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

Caroline Tanis discusses what makes up a good compensation plan that employers should offer their workers and where you can start if you feel like you can’t afford those plans.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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259 - Should You Delegate or Outsource Your Hiring? 13:56

3M ago13:56

13:56

Listen in this episode as we weigh the pros and cons of delegating vs outsourcing your hiring so you can decide what best aligns with your business.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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258 - How to Create & Lead Innovative Teams with Amy Climer 40:05

3M ago40:05

40:05

Amy Climer shares her model and assessment scale she has developed that identifies what teams need in order to be creative together.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Empowering Educators: Six Keys to Success 21:18

3M ago21:18

21:18

In this episode of Wake Up and Teach, host Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, is joined by Amy Bouque, Chief People Officer at Kelly, to explore the Six Elements of People Success. These elements—purpose, growth, clarity, well-being, empowerment, and connection—are essential for fostering engaged and resilient education teams. Nicola and …

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257 - How You’re Slowing Down Your Recruiting Process 11:55

3M ago11:55

11:55

Are you getting in your own way from growing your small business? Listen in this episode as we share how to step aside and get the proper support you need.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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256 - How to Successfully Hire and Lead Gen-Z Workers with Hannah Dannecker 45:10

3M ago45:10

45:10

Hannah Dannecker analyzes how to recruit and retain Gen-Z workers with this new shift in the work force.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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255 - Why Hiring is Not as Easy as It Seems 18:32

4M ago18:32

18:32

Listen to the three reasons why hiring can be challenging and how Growing Your Team can help you through this stressful process.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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254 - Leveraging Skill Exchange and Bartering for Business Growth with Anna Wolfman 48:38

4M ago48:38

48:38

Anna Wolfman guides business owners through solopreneurship and bartering relationships to meet your company's goals.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Innovative Approaches to Educator Burnout 23:31

4M ago23:31

23:31

In this episode of Wake Up and Teach, Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, sits down with Justin Wing, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at Mesa Public Schools in Arizona. Together, they explore innovative strategies tackling one of education’s greatest challenges—burnout in the teaching profession. Justin shares insights into his…

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253 - Why is Delegation Hard? 26:58

4M ago26:58

26:58

Delegation is hard! As a small business owner, it isn't easy to let go of tasks and trust that someone else will do the work. But not delegating can hold you back from reaching your full potential. Why? Because your time is spent split across too many tasks instead of focusing your time on the tasks that are best suited for your talents. In this ep…

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Belonging, Leadership, and the Future of Talent with Eric Knauf of BelongHQ 43:22

5M ago43:22

43:22

In this episode of TribePod, host Matt Staney sits down with Eric Knauf, Founder and Managing Partner at BelongHQ, to explore the evolving landscape of talent leadership and the power of belonging in the workplace. Eric shares his journey from an "accidental recruiter" to a thought leader in talent acquisition, recounting pivotal moments from his c…

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The State of the Education Workforce 32:57

5M ago32:57

32:57

In the first episode of Wake Up and Teach, Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, hosts Susanne Griffin, Vice President and Managing Director at Greenwood Asher & Associates, and Brad Beckner, Vice President of Operations at Kelly Education. The topic of the day is: The State of the Education Workforce. Together, they dive into the intricate …

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Scaling Authenticity: Using AI to Tell Employee Stories That Connect 21:19

6M ago21:19

21:19

In this episode of TribePod – The Proactive Talent Podcast, host Matt Staney dives into the transformative power of AI in employer branding. Learn how AI can help you uncover hidden employee stories, streamline content creation, and personalize the candidate journey—all without sacrificing the human touch. From leveraging tools like sentiment analy…

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Redefining HR: A Deep Dive with Lars Schmidt on the Future of Talent and Technology 28:34

7M ago28:34

28:34

In this episode of TribePod, the Proactive Talent Podcast, host Matt Staney welcomes longtime friend and visionary HR leader Lars Schmidt. As the founder of Amplify Talent, author of "Redefining HR," and host of the "Redefining Work" podcast, Lars has transformed modern HR with his advocacy for open-source HR practices and his contributions to icon…

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"The Future is Fractional" with Jason O'Day 29:52

7M ago29:52

29:52

In this episode of TribePod, host Matt Staney sits down with Jason O'Day, a seasoned talent acquisition leader with deep experience in both agency and corporate recruiting, as well as fractional consulting. Jason shares his insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of today’s job market, reflecting on the distinctions between in-house and…

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252 - A Reminder About Interview Biases 23:47

8M ago23:47

23:47

Listen to all the new changes emerging with Growing Your Team and dive into the ways to prepare for an interview so you don’t come in with interview biases.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Navigating Economic Recovery and AI Advancement: Thriving Amid Change 14:49

8M ago14:49

14:49

In this episode of TribePod, host Matt Staney tackles two of the most transformative forces in today’s workplace: economic recovery and the rapid advancement of AI. As HR and recruitment leaders face both challenges and opportunities, Matt provides valuable insights into navigating job displacement, AI integration, and strategic talent development.…

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251 - What to Know Before Hiring International Contractors or Employees with Laura Tolhoek 45:33

8M ago45:33

45:33

Laura Tolhoek gives business owners insight on hiring international team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Six Foundational Skills for Modern Recruiting Teams 22:47

8M ago22:47

22:47

In this episode of TribePod – The Proactive Talent Podcast, host Matt Staney dives into the future of recruiting in an AI-driven world. Matt outlines six critical skills every modern recruiting team needs to thrive, from leveraging AI beyond automation to building talent ecosystems. Along the way, Matt offers practical tips, personal anecdotes, and…

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The Relaunch of TribePod: Reconnecting, Reflecting, and the Future of Talent Acquisition 10:36

8M ago10:36

10:36

In this highly anticipated return of TribePod, host Matt Staney, founder and CEO of Proactive Talent, shares his personal journey over the past year and a half, including why he decided to take a sabbatical and how it has reshaped his outlook on life, leadership, and the ever-evolving talent acquisition industry. Matt opens up about the challenges …

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Wake Up and Teach, by Kelly Education 1:17

9M ago1:17

1:17

Welcome to Wake Up and Teach, the podcast that’s your front-row seat to the future of education! Join Nicola Soares, President of Kelly Education, as she delves into dynamic discussions with leaders who are transforming the preK-12 workforce. Each episode uncovers how these visionaries are reimagining how people go to work in our nation’s schools, …

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250 - How to Empower Your New Hires with Elizabeth Lotardo 48:34

9M ago48:34

48:34

Elizabeth Lotardo examines how business owners can be the leader in their company instead of the worker while simultaneously lifting up their team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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249 - Interview Pet Peeves: Things Candidates Do That Annoy Me as a Recruiter 12:48

9M ago12:48

12:48

In this episode Jamie highlights pet peeves she has noticed throughout the years when interviewing candidates.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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248 - How Small Businesses Can Afford Legal Support with Michelle Bomberger 52:41

9M ago52:41

52:41

Managing Attorney Michelle Bomberger gives small business owners the inside scoop on accessing a General Counsel to provide consistent needed support.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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247 - How to Avoid Delegating Challenges 17:23

9M ago17:23

17:23

In this episode we discuss the challenges that arise when delegating out tasks and how to avoid them.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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246 - How to Succeed When Onboarding Employees with Grace Zeigler 54:21

9M ago54:21

54:21

Grace Zeigler analyzes successful onboarding processes to build a well-rounded team that reflect the values of your company.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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245 - Three Examples of Why Customer Service Training Matters 28:28

10M ago28:28

28:28

Listen and learn as Jamie shares her personal experiences on why customer service training should never be neglected.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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244 - Why Every Employee Needs Customer Service Training with Samantha Irwin 52:25

10M ago52:25

52:25

Samantha Irwin discusses why business owners need to prioritize the customer service experience to retain both employees and clients.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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243 - How to Easily Access a Candidate's Cultural Fit 14:30

10M ago14:30

14:30

Listen and learn in this episode as we dive into the structures of the interview process so you can determine if candidate’s cultural fit aligns with your businesses.’By Jamie Van Cuyk

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242 - How to Hire High-Level Part-Time Talent with Lesley Pyle 44:20

10M ago44:20

44:20

Lesley Pyle shares her expertise through connecting businesses with talented candidates at the employment level needed.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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241 - What's the Best Interview Format: Video, Phone, or In-Person? 12:42

11M ago12:42

12:42

Listen and learn to find what interview format is right for you when creating your hiring process.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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240 - How to Afford Management and Executive-Level Employees with Hannah Smolinski 42:24

11M ago42:24

42:24

Hannah Smolinski provides business owners with financial clarity so they can build a skillful team that they can actually afford.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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239 - Navigating Salary Negotiations When Hiring Employees 18:17

11M ago18:17

18:17

Listen and learn to various tips on negotiating salaries with candidates. We uncover the dos and don'ts so you don't make common mistakes when hiring employees.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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238 - Do You Have the Right People In the Right Seats? with Melanie Bowman 44:18

11M ago44:18

44:18

Professional EOS® Implementer Melanie Bowman explains to business leaders various ways to determine that their team members are in the correct roles fit for them.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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237 - Four Ways You're Treating Your Contractors Like Employees 20:20

12M ago20:20

20:20

Listen as we discuss the ways that business owners mistakenly set false expectations for their team members. Learn how to properly treat contractors vs employees so you can retain people better.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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236 - How Delegation is the Key to Efficiency with Melissa Leon 44:40

12M ago44:40

44:40

Financial professional Melissa Leon evaluates the importance of financial literacy, both personally and professionally.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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235 - When to Transition from Contractors to Employees 17:28

12M ago17:28

17:28

Listen and learn to the business owner’s guide to handling contractors vs employees. In this episode we explain how to treat these different roles and transition when necessary.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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234 - How to Build a Team to Support Your Personal Brand with Laura Bull 49:12

1y ago49:12

49:12

Laura Bull highlights the three major elements that make up a brand so entrepreneurs can avoid the many mistakes she has seen in the field in order to create a team that uplifts the organization’s values.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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