The Softer Side of Posner: Career Pivots, Podcasting, and the Power of Community

In this episode of the EVOLVE Talent & HR Show, host Anna Morgan sits down with Adam Posner, founder of NHP Talent Group and host of the globally ranked podcast The POZcast. Adam shares the real story behind his career pivots, entrepreneurial journey, and how podcasting became a powerful flywheel for both brand and business. From building a recruiting firm to recording nearly 500 podcast episodes, Adam reflects on resilience, authenticity, and what it truly means to show up for your community. He also opens up about navigating a cancer diagnosis while continuing to build, create, and lead. This conversation is a candid look at the human side of leadership, career reinvention, and the role community plays when life throws unexpected challenges your way. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why authentic storytelling creates stronger professional communities The real reason most people start podcasts (and why it usually fails) How Adam built a recruiting business after losing his corporate role The difference between good recruiters and great recruiters in today’s job market How AI is changing recruiting—and why it won’t replace great recruiters What candidates can do today to stand out in a hyper-competitive job market How podcasting became a flywheel for Adam’s brand, recruiting firm, and partnerships The leadership lessons Adam learned while navigating cancer treatment Key Moments 00:00 – Introduction and Adam Posner’s career journey 04:10 – Losing his corporate job and pivoting into recruiting 08:30 – Starting NHP Talent Group and building an entrepreneurial path 12:00 – The realities of today’s hiring market 16:00 – AI in recruiting and what candidates get wrong 20:45 – Adam shares his cancer diagnosis and treatment journey 28:30 – The power of community during difficult seasons 33:00 – How podcasting became a flywheel for business and brand 37:30 – Podcasting mistakes most new hosts make 44:30 – Conference season, future plans, and closing reflections Adam Posner is the Founder and President of NHP Talent Group, a New York–based recruiting firm specializing in marketing, media, tech, and product roles. He is also the host of The POZcast, a globally ranked career podcast approaching 500 episodes where he explores the life and career journeys of leaders across industries. Through his work in recruiting, podcasting, and content creation, Adam has become a trusted voice in the HR, talent, and future of work ecosystem. | Follow Us | Follow Adam Posner Website | https://tr.ee/B5ujzSTP8s LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner Instagram | https://tr.ee/i8j9WcUQdJ Follow Anna Morgan Website | https://yourcareerbff.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolve-conference-careerbff/posts/?feedView=all Instagram | http://nstagram.com/annamorgancareerbff/following/ Facebook | https://web.facebook.com/anna.morgan.351104 Join the EVOLVE Shine 2027 waitlist: https://yourcareerbff.com/evolve-2027 Interested in collaborating or sponsoring EVOLVE experiences? Book an EVOLVE partnership call: https://calendly.com/annamorgan/evolve-partnership If this episode resonated, subscribe, share it with a fellow HR or Talent leader, and leave a review to help more people-first leaders discover the show.