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Welcome to TOP5 Podcast. A recruiters podcast where professionals come to talk shop, gain insight, share stories and get down with tools and tricks on how to stay mindful and show up authentically every day! TOP5 is sponsored by DefinedTalent a DefinedLogic Service. DefinedTalent is a recruiting agency that focuses on humanizing the process while building partnerships not just making transactions. Our ambition and passion at TOP5 is heavily focused on showing up authentically while navigating the constant changing landscape of recruiting, hiring, the job market, as well as trials and tribulations everyone is facing today through the use of mindfulness, technology and even some humor! Our mission through TOP5 is to share knowledge and explore the reality that life IS different now…on this podcast we will share how we go about it while also adapting to change and finding success
Episodes
Tara Thurber sits down with Will Shu, CIO and Matthew Buehlmann, Director of Cybersecurity at Riverstrong, a company dedicated to delivering essential managed IT and cybersecurity services for small-mid-sized enterprises.
Together, the group discusses the facts behind the global Microsoft shutdown in July and how companies can better manage and maintain their cybersecurity into the future.
Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips...
About Camille:
With a Master’s degree in Psychological Counseling from Ana G. Méndez University in Puerto Rico, Camille’s academic foundation laid the groundwork for her impactful career.
A true global explorer, Camille’s path was uniquely shaped by her experiences as a full-time missionary for over a decade, traversing continents and engaging with diverse cultures. Her academic pursuits reflect her multifaceted approach t...
Tara Thurber is joined by CEO & Founder of Rubelli Digital, Joseph Rubelli. Together, they discuss Joseph's professional background, his favorite marketing campaigns and his Top5 Reasons why Businesses Fail Relating to marketing ROI. Tune in today for amazing ideas that will shakeup your marketing strategies!
Joseph Rubelli Bio: Joseph Rubelli has spent his career building brands, helping businesses grow, and tel...
Karen Parisi, CMO at CentralReach, joined Tara Thurber to share her career growth, professional development and insights on women in leadership roles. Together, Karen and Tara delve into the Top5 Ways to Succeed as a Woman in Leadership.
Top5 Ways to Succeed as a Woman in Leadership
1. Try Everything
2. Authenticity
3. Don’t Hesitate
4. Hire Smarter
5. Team Culture
ABOUT KAREN: Karen Parisi is...
Josh Tobiessen, founder of Shared Story Consulting and a New York Times "Critics Pick" playwright, sat down with Tara Thurber to share his experience and tips for developing a persuasive story.
Together, Tara and Josh explore the importance of character development, overall objective and the details required to produce an effective story that urges readers to take action.
Top5 Elements of a Persuasive Story
- Cha...
Amirah Hussain, N.J. Chamber of Commerce Director of Government Relations & Chris Lowicki, Operations Coordinator join Tara Thurber to share their views on professional networking as a youth in business.
Stop by their Young Professionals Networking Event hosted by DefinedTalent and sponsored by Withium on Thursday, May 9 from 6 - 8:30 PM at DefinedLogic's Studio Red Bank (200 Monmouth Street, Suite 325, Red Bank,...
Over 80% of employers and employees believe creating a sense of community at work is important. What is an innovative community-building tool that works both virtually and in person?
Brandon Wetzstein, Founder & Chief Team Builder at IN8 Create, joins Tara Thurber to share his Top5 Reasons LEGO® Builds Better Teams.
IN8 Create leverages LEGO® Serious Play® to engage participants in sharing stories about themse...
Meet Andy Karuza, Marketing Lead at NachoNacho, a SaaS management and marketplace app helping companies find, vet and hire industry experts.
Andy shares his Top 5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Budget with Tara Thurber as they discuss common challenges that businesses face today and how NachoNacho stays up-to-date on industry trends.
Top 5 Ways to Market Your Business on a Budget
- Partner led growth
- Product l...
Top5 Reasons to Join Trusted Advisors Network LLC
- You’re in Business for Yourself not by Yourself
- Affiliate Success is Advisor Success
- Initial & Ongoing Training
- Power of the Network
- Customized Set of Tools
According to the CDC, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. This week's guest, Christopher Myers, share his personal story with Tara Thurber and illustrates the importance of his platform - ReAbility.
ReAbility is a service providing real-time information to individuals with disabilities - parents, caregivers, case managers, etc. – to improve the quality of their lives. This information inclu...
Alaura Lovelight, R&B Recording Artist and published writer/producer/host of 'The Alaura Show' on New Jersey Television joined Tara Thurber for this week's Top5 podcast.
Alaura shares her new e-book The Mindful Creative, her Mindful Creative Coaching Program and her Top5 Ways to Tap into Conscious Creativity.
Tune in for a great, mind-opening conversation!
Top5 Ways to Tap into Conscio...
Today we are hunting for elephants with The Purpose Hunter, Matthew Berrafato! Joining Tara for an amazing conversation, Matthew showcases his Top5 Ways to Find Your Purpose. Tune in as he asks important questions and answers we should all a ourselves as we find our true purpose.
1. Explore your gifts
2. What are you passionate about?
3. Determine who you can serve with your gifts and your passion
4. Legacy - W...
In alignment with our 2024 intention-setting and personal growth goals, our Top5 podcast episode features powerhouse guest Bertha Robinson. As president of the NJ Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO), an affiliate of The Trusted Advisors Network and founder of Star One Professional Services, Bertha shares her professional journey with Tara Thurber as they eagerly set attainable intentions for 2024 and beyond.
Ber...
Currently, 63% of companies are investing or have plans to invest in AI solutions for talent acquisition problems.* As a response to this, Sean Wood, Founder of Human Pilots AI shares his Top5 Predictions for 2024 AI Recruiting with Tara Thurber.
Together, they discuss AI's endless possibilities and inherent biases and the proper way to utilize ChatGPT for resume writing/editing.
*Human Pilots AI is a compan...
Chief Executive Officer of Encouraging Women Across All Borders (EWAAB) Sam Collins, joins Tara Thuber for a discussion on the Top5 Ways to Develop Young Talent.
EWAAB is a nonprofit dedicated to building a bridge to a world where women and non-binary individuals can enter and rise in any professional field they choose. The Bridge Program serves undergraduate students by providing them with the tools and confidence need...
Top5 R...
Tara Thurber is joined by Checkr's VP of Product and Customer Marketing, Bryan Sise to share the Top5 Ways Checkr Makes Background Checks Easy & Seamless.
Checkr platform and solutions make background checks faster, easier and more compliant.
Top5 Ways Checkr Makes Background Checks Easy & Seamless
1. Speed
2. Time Savings
3. Compliance
4. Fairness
5. People of Checkr
Speaker Bio:<...
Today, Tara Thurber is joined by Co-founder and President of Alchemy Media, Deana Graffeo Weeks. Amiss the surge of AI updates and apps, Deana reveals her Top5 Ways for Using AI to Develop Content Strategy.
- Precision & Relevancy
- Creativity & Originality
- Ideation & Conceptualization
- Audience Development & Segmentation
- Automation - Scheduling & Determining Cadence
Deana Graffeo Weeks, Co-founder and President ...
We are honored to share our latest podcast featuring one of the leading voices in FinTech, Mariquit Corcoran. She joins Tara Thurber to share her Tops 5 Ways to Succeed in Any Job.
Mariquit is a powerhouse. This year, she was recognized by FinTech Futures in their Top 10 Women Blazing a Trail in FinTech and listed as FinTech Magazine’s Top 10 Women in FinTech to watch.
Her previous experience includes positions a...
For our final Summer Session, Tara Thurber, Ellie Bright and Vitoria Wright discuss passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace. In a recent article by CNBC, a psychology expert outlined 7 signs of passive-aggressive co-workers and how to cope noting, "Colleagues who exhibit passive-aggressive tendencies are especially insidious to organizations because they can masquerade as productive."
Our team considered al...
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