Thriving After Setbacks: Lessons from the Front Lines of Executive Search with Kyle Samuels

Episode 303 - Kyle Samuels returns to share his personal health journey, the lessons it taught him about leadership, and the hiring trends shaping today’s job market. We explore recruitment trends, networking strategies, and how to handle career gaps with confidence. 

The last time I spoke with executive recruiter Kyle Samuels, we were deep in conversation about executive compensation. This year, the conversation was very different. Kyle returned to my podcast with not only market insights but a deeply personal story. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, undergone major surgery, and endured six months of chemotherapy. On top of that, he continued to lead his firm, Creative Talent Endeavors, during one of the toughest job markets in recent memory. His experience illuminates three critical themes for corporate professionals today: resilience in the face of disruption, the centrality of relationships, and the rapid changes occurring in recruitment and hiring. 

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Timestamps to guide your listening:

• 00:00 Weathering the Storms: A Personal Journey
• 03:48 Facing Cancer: A Life-Altering Diagnosis
• 09:16 Navigating Business During Health Challenges
• 12:57 The Importance of Health Over Work
• 16:47 Raising Awareness: The Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
• 22:06 Returning to Work: Balancing Health and Career
• 24:25 Navigating Personal Challenges and Resilience
• 26:11 Diversity and Inclusion: Progress and Challenges
• 29:00 The Job Market Landscape: Candidate Experiences
• 33:27 Networking and Relationship Building in Job Searches
• 41:51 Emerging Job Trends and the Role of AI
• 52:46 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Future Opportunities

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 226 - This Recruiter Wants You to Rethink Your Salary Expectation, with Kyle Samuels
• Episode 279 - What Job Seekers Can Learn from Sales Professionals

About the host, Renata Bernarde

Hello, I'm Renata Bernarde, the Host of The Job Hunting Podcast. I'm also an executive coach, job-hunting expert, and career strategist. I teach corporate, non-profit, and public professionals the steps and frameworks to...