The Ramped Podcast

TRP - Season 4, Episode 20: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Joel Lalgee, Founder of The Realest Recruiter, who connects talent with opportunities, leveraging his vast social media following and recruitment expertise.

IN THIS EPISODE, JOEL AND DANNY COVER:

00:36 - Who is Joel Lalgee?
03:00 - What you need to know to navigate today's job market
06:57 - The best guidance for job seekers 
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TRP - Season 4, Episode 19: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Anna Miller, Founder of Second Careers, who guides early career talent in tech with personalized coaching and strategic networking help.

IN THIS EPISODE, ANNA AND BEN COVER:

00:33 - Who is Anna Miller?
02:35 - Insider tips for career transitions
07:52 - Why networking is essential to advance your career
16:09 - Blueprint for a f...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 18: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Melissa Grabiner, Global HR & Talent Acquisition Leader, who has shaped talent strategy and driven growth across global multi-industry landscapes.

IN THIS EPISODE, MELISSA AND BEN COVER:

00:34 - Who is Melissa Grabiner?
06:37 - Enhancing the candidate experience
10:56 - What sets candidates apart
14:06 - Networking is really...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 17: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Linda Le, Recruiter at Lockheed Martin and Founder of Creatively Quiet.

IN THIS EPISODE, LINDA AND DANNY COVER:

00:38 - Who is Linda Le?
01:59 - Linda's unconventional career journey
06:58 - How to stand out against hundreds of applicants
09:41 - Taking the first step on LinkedIn
12:05 - Everything you're missing on your Link...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 16: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Jeff Patterson, Founder and CEO of Gaggle.

IN THIS EPISODE, JEFF AND DANNY COVER:

00:35 - Who is Jeff Patterson?

02:23 - Gaggle's mission: Safeguarding schools & students

04:14 - What Gaggle looks for in their hiring process

05:46 - Stop worrying about your resume and focus on your LinkedIn

10:42 - Continuous learning to prepare for your...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 15: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Raffaele Gaito, Growth Coach and Entrepreneur.

IN THIS EPISODE, RAFFAELE AND DANNY COVER:

00:46 - Who is Raffaele Gaito?
03:44 - Getting started with content creation
07:25 - Leveraging content in your job search
11:05 - Being an internal influencer in a company
13:03 - Finding your fit in a world of platforms
19:37 - Tact...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 14: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Dr. Kyle Elliott, Tech Career and Interview Coach, whose purpose is to lead top talent to coveted roles, build their confidence, and achieve career milestones.

IN THIS EPISODE, KYLE AND DANNY COVER:

00:41 - Who is Dr. Kyle Elliott?
01:36 - Adapting to the evolving job market
03:29 - Differentiating yourself in the job market
08:...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 13: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Jennifer Star, Recruiting Director and Career Educator, whose purpose is to educate and prepare women for a seamless and successful job search at all stages of their career.

IN THIS EPISODE, JENNIFER AND DANNY COVER:

02:40 - Navigating turbulence in the talent market
06:15 - Changing jobs and finding your career path
11:01 - Choosi...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 12: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Virginia Franco, multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach, and Storyteller whose documents help clients to land interviews.

IN THIS EPISODE, VIRGINIA AND BEN COVER:

01:01 - Who is Virginia Franco?
02:11 - Significance of ‘job search assets’ 
03:36 - Resume writing secrets revealed by an industry pro
08:10 - In...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 11: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Tobi Oluwole, Co-Founder at 3Skills and Content Creator.

IN THIS EPISODE, TOBI AND BEN COVER:

01:18 - Who is Tobi Oluwole?

03:42 - Tobi’s career evolution

06:06 - Knowing what you want and why you want it

12:16 - One mistake you’re making navigating your career

15:50 - 4 career lessons you can’t miss

26:33 - Why today’s market is so difficult

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TRP - Season 4, Episode 10: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Mildred Talabi, LinkedIn Visibility & Personal Branding Coach.

IN THIS EPISODE, MILDRED AND DANNY COVER:

01:06 - Who is Mildred Talabi?

02:59 - Becoming visible during economic uncertainty

04:37 - How to communicate your story effectively

07:18 - Discovering what you’re passionate about

09:12 - Mid-career transition strategies 

12:41 - Ho...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 9: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Ashley Watkins Thomas, Resume Writing & Job Search Coach. 

IN THIS EPISODE, ASHLEY AND DANNY COVER:

01:08 - Who is Ashley Watkins Thomas?
02:04 - Job search power dynamics
05:56 - Importance of online presence
08:55 - Elevating your LinkedIn profile
12:42 - How recruiters approach the hiring process 
14:53 - Acquiring a...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 8: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with J.C. McKissen, LinkedIn Top Voice and Business Writer. He is also a thought leader and contributor to numerous national publications. 

IN THIS EPISODE, J.C. AND DANNY COVER:

01:09 - Who is J.C. McKissen?

02:31 - Discrepancy in the job market: Reality vs. Reports

06:08 - Leveraging unique talents in today’s job market

09:17 - Mastering self-p...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 7: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Chris Schembra, Author and Keynote Speaker. He has spent 8+ years creating team building and client engagement programs, and teaches how to make a shift towards authenticity and deeper human relationships in the modern workplace.

IN THIS EPISODE, CHRIS AND DANNY COVER:

01:30 - Who is Chris Schembra?

03:42 - Increasing connection in organiz...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 6: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Rich Moran, Principal at Haystack VC. He is a noted San Francisco based business leader and consultant, and best known for his series of humorous business books beginning with bestselling, “Never Confuse a Memo with Reality".​ 

IN THIS EPISODE, RICH AND DANNY COVER:

01:10 - Who is Rich Moran?

04:28 - The importance of relationships in ...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 5: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Andrea Logan, Human Resources Manager with 6+ years of experience leading numerous human capital initiatives and driving organizational change. She helps professionals with their resumes and finding remote work and six-figure jobs. 

IN THIS EPISODE, ANDREA AND DANNY COVER:

01:23 - Who is Andrea Logan?

04:55 - How Andrea leveraged Linke...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 4: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Ashley Louise. Ashley is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ladies Get Paid, a thriving platform dedicated to women's professional advancement. 

IN THIS EPISODE, ASHLEY AND BEN COVER:

00:48 - Who is Ashley Louise?

03:58 - Addressing gender disparity issues in salary and promotions

08:52 - How to evaluate and negotiate a job offer

12:49 - A crucial chat a...

TRP - Season 4, Episode 3: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Jacob Morgan. Jacob is a 5x best selling author, TED and keynote speaker, and professionally trained futurist. Make sure to grab his new book, Leading with Vulnerability, which comes out October 3rd. In the book, he reveals insights about leadership and vulnerability gained from conversations with over 100 CEOs and 14,000 employees. 

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TRP - Season 4, Episode 2: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Danny Leonard. Danny is the Co-Founder of Ramped, fixing the the job search and supporting job seekers and career professionals. 

IN THIS EPISODE, DANNY AND BEN COVER:

00:50 - Who is Danny Leonard?

01:38 - How does Ramped support job seekers and career professionals?

04:14 - Danny’s journey graduating in a financial crisis

07:17 - Three-step pro...