About Chelle Johnson

Chelle is a first-generation college graduate who grew up with limiting beliefs, fear, and dysfunction. Through faith, resilience, grit, and determination, she achieved executive leadership roles in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources at Fortune 50 companies including Comcast, Lockheed Martin, Quest Diagnostics and Honeywell. She has lived and worked in Asia and Latin America, acquired her MBA, and speaks Spanish and English. Through her agency Best You Talent Advisors, she now helps high achievers and diversity allies discover and amplify their strengths and purpose and realize abundance in their careers and lives.

Chelle is a career ally, change maker, and positive mental fitness authority who helps people be their best. She loves guiding people to get crystal clear on who they are and what they want and building the courage and confidence to achieve those personal and professional goals. She is known for coaching and advising people to listen to their inner wisdom, take risks, build their bravery and have the courage to seek their best lives.

Episode Notes

00:00 Intro

11:25 Lesson 1: Learn the Business Deeply

16:17 Lesson 2: Relationships Matter

22:00 Lesson 3: Stay Curious and Keep Learning

30:44 Lesson 4: The Most Important Person to Impress is Yourself

38:04 Lesson 5: Admit and Learn from Failures

About Samir Domah

Samir spent over 15 years climbing the ladder in FMCG and data, helping brands win space on Tesco shelves and leading multi-million-pound insight and media portfolios for retailers like Booker, John Lewis and global CPGs. On paper, he had the classic "good job" story: senior roles, a growing team, and industry recognition including a Top 30 Under 40 Loyalty Royalty award. But after bad job role landed him hospital, he sought to make a change and within 12 months had become an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author, Speaker on Men's Mental Health and taken his musings to stage with Stand Comedy. He now coaches others to make their life count.

Episode Notes

00:00 Intro

03:13 Lesson 1: Make It Count

07:05 Lesson 2: Your Value Isn't Define by The Position You Are In Now

12:36 Lesson 3: Even Your Toughest Foe, Is Soft Somewhere Else

17:13 Lesson 4: Clarity Beats Complexity

20:25 Lesson 5: It's Easy To Overcomplicate Your Customer

25:25 Lesson 6: Do Pre-Mortems, Not Post-Mortems

29:56 Lesson 7: You Can Learn As Much From The Little Guys As The Big Guys

32:56 Lesson 8: Data is King, Humans Are Still The Queen

35:34 Lesson 9: Treat Your Sales Cycles like A Love Marriage

39:18 Lesson 10: The Best DEI Programs Have An Exit Plan

About Ranjith Ravula

Ranjith Ravula is an inspiring entrepreneur who transitioned from earning hourly wages as a limo driver and accountant to founding a successful recruiting business.

His journey began with humble beginnings, encountering setbacks and deceit, but he persevered and expanded his network.

In 2016, he launched Raks Group, a firm that now boasts $4M in revenue as of 2022. Under his leadership, the company focuses on IT staffing and includes innovative services like SociaM8.

Ranjith emphasizes the creation of a strong personal brand and helps others establish businesses in the USA. Known for his resilience and adaptability, Ranjith has exemplified how challenges can be transformed into opportunities.

Outside of his professional achievements, he remains dedicated to his community and passionate about empowering others to succeed.

Episode Notes

00:00 Career Lessons - Intro

06:49 Lesson 1: Mindset is Everything

10:25 Lesson 2: Embrace Setbacks as Lessons

14:13 Lesson 3: Prioritize Financial Discipline

19:00 Lesson 4: Invest in Relationships