The Driven CareerPodcast
The Driven Career Podcast.
Honest conversations to help you grow, pivot, and lead your career.
Real conversations with professionals who've grown, pivoted, and led their careers with strategy. We talk about mindset, visibility, leadership, and how to succeed in today's changing world of work without burning out, plus the best practices to stand out in a competitive marketplace.
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with Merissa Campbell
How Headhunters Actually Work. What Gets You on Their Radar
Most jobs never make it to the job board. Headhunter Merissa Campbell knows this better than anyone. She works behind the scenes, finding and placing candidates before companies ever post a role publicly. Merissa breaks down how headhunters actually work, what gets a professional on their radar, and what most job seekers are doing that keeps them invisible. If you're job searching right now, or you want to be prepared when the time comes, this conversation will help you think differently about visibility, networking, LinkedIn, and career strategy.
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with Kaisa Martiskainen
What It's Really Like Building an International Career
Kaisa has built her career across Canada, Finland, and Portugal, and works at the intersection of technology and human understanding as an AI strategist. This conversation goes beyond career moves and into how professionals adapt, grow, and stay relevant in a world that's constantly evolving. We get into cultural dynamics in the workplace, adapting communication styles, recognizing patterns in unfamiliar environments, and what it really looks like to build an international career in practice. We also get into how AI is shaping the way professionals think and work today, and why treating it as just another tool might be one of the biggest mistakes people are making right now.
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with Tiago Ritter
Why Starting Over Abroad Can Take You Further
Tiago Ritter shares how his personality led him to leave a successful career behind and start over for more in a new country. A seasoned entrepreneur and marketing strategist with over 20 years in digital innovation, he built one of the most influential digital agencies in Latin America, spoke at SXSW and TEDx, studied at Singularity University, and now leads advertising at Musora in Vancouver. He shares what it takes to thrive in a new market, rebuild your identity, and keep growing even when you start your career from scratch in another country. If you're a driven professional who wants career growth, a transition, or the chance to build a global career, this one will move you to take the next step.
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How Headhunters Actually Work. What Gets You on Their Radar
Most jobs never make it to the job board. Headhunter Merissa Campbell knows this better than anyone. She works behind the scenes, finding and placing candidates before companies ever post a role publicly. Merissa breaks down how headhunters actually work, what gets a professional on their radar, and what most job seekers are doing that keeps them invisible. If you're job searching right now, or you want to be prepared when the time comes, this conversation will help you think differently about visibility, networking, LinkedIn, and career strategy.
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with Monique Williams
Career Strategies to Thrive in a Changing Job Market
Rachel sits down with award-winning career strategist Monique Williams to explore the future of work and what professionals really need to thrive. They cover the biggest job market trends, from the rise of AI in job search to the growing emphasis on skills over degrees, and why visibility and leadership capital matter more than ever. Monique also shares how professionals can position themselves as strategic partners inside their organizations and stand out in today's global, competitive marketplace.
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with Helen Stepchuk
Own Your Career Growth. The Mindset and Presence You Need in the AI Era
In this episode, Rachel sits down with Helen Stepchuk, Communication Strategist, Certified Life Coach, and CEO of Cucumber Marketing, to talk about how professionals can grow and lead their careers through mindset, visibility, and strategic communication in a world shaped by constant change and AI.
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with Juliana Pimentel
How to Build a Global Career and Win Trust Across Cultures
What does it really take to grow a global career and be trusted across cultures, industries, and leadership levels? In this episode, Juliana Pimentel shares her journey from Brazil to the U.S. and the key mindset shifts that helped her break into the international legal and compliance space.
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with Jamey Barbour
How to Grow Your Career Abroad. Cultural Insights and Global Mindset
An inspiring conversation with Jamey Barbour, an American who has lived and worked in Brazil for over 20 years. He opens up about the real challenges of navigating cultural differences, building trust, and breaking through language barriers while growing as a leader abroad.
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with Alice
Driven to Google. Alice's Career Journey to San Francisco
What does it really take to land a dream job at Google, especially when you're navigating a new country, a new industry, and a completely new career path? Alice shares the real story behind her move to San Francisco and the choices that got her there.
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with David FitzGerald
Inside the Hiring Process. What Makes Candidates Shine in 2025
Rachel sits down with David FitzGerald from Starboard for a candid look at the future of work. They get into remote work, hybrid work, and what it really takes to stand out and succeed in today's evolving job market.
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