The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner

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**The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam Posner**

Career & Life Journeys: Hosted by Adam Posner, he interviews top experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from the world of Entrepreneurship, Talent Acquisition, Personal Growth, and other world-class amazing humans to decode their success via their insights into their own career journeys and personal growth.

The goal of #thePOZcast is to showcase amazing humans who share their stories to inspire you to harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward.

Adam Posner is the Founder and Managing Director @ NHP Talent Group- a boutique NYC-based staffing agency with expertise in marketing, media and advertising.

Latest Episodes:

BEST OF: Chris Pronger: NHL Hall of Famer Unpacks His Career Journey on and Off the Ice May 22, 2024

Show notes

2:34 - Upbringing in North West

3:44 - Hockey was a part of growing up

4:42 - Getting into NHL

6:05 - Chris' First Game

7:44 - First goal memory

9:33 - Business side of Hockey

10:57 - Chris's Coach

12:13 - Lesson from leadership perspective

13:09 - Inspiration from team mates

15:02 - How to manage relations / focus on the game

16:34 - What's it like being traded

18:00 - Winning Accomplishments

19:35 - Feeling of 'Winning the Cup'

20:39 - First night with the 'Cup'

23:25 - Toughest opponent on ice

24:00 - Getting hit in the chest

27:16 - How the Leagues have changed

28:26 - Self-regulation

29:31 - Conversations in Hockey

30:16 - Career End story

31:05 - Days after retirement

34:04 - How to stay in the right mental frame

35:48 - Press Box Experience

37:17 - Learning from Management

38:57 - Post Career traveling

42:09 - Favorite place to travel

42:44 - Working with wife

43:52 - Value proposition

44:48 - Advice to work with spouse

46:13 - New things in work

47:07 - Single greatest piece of advice

52:03 - Chris's North Star

Marketing Mindshift: Deirdre McGlashan on AI, BrandGuard & Value Exchange May 17, 2024

Show notes

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:17 The Impact of Remote Work
03:05 The Evolution of Marketing
05:16 First Mentor and Lessons Learned
06:17 Early Career and Creative Aspirations
09:10 Immigrant Background and Family
11:02 Breaking Through Roadblocks and Glass Ceilings
12:15 Leadership Lessons and Aha Moments
13:46 Navigating Layoffs and Fair Exchange of Value
19:52 The Importance of Listening and AI in Marketing
20:19 The Current State of AI
22:07 BrandGuard AI
23:12 Brand Governance and Hyper-Targeting
25:26 Staying Sharp in the Industry
26:14 Vetting Expertise in AI
27:26 Unintended Consequences of AI
28:35 Exciting Developments in the Tech Space
30:52 Concerns and Training Data
31:58 Working on BrandGuard
34:53 The Power of Curiosity
37:25 Leaving a Positive Impact

BEST OF: Todd Kaplan: CMO @ Pepsi: Culture Bending Creative & Entrepreneurial Leader May 15, 2024

Show notes

1:30 - 2022 Show
2:44 - Things that could go wrong
4:57 - Eminem's viral video
5:54 - Todd's Career Journey
7:04 - Todd's establishment
9:19 - Consumer Psychology / The Aha Moment
10:20 - In-house role
11:31 - Power of Internships
14:10 - Flexibility and non-working environment
15:09 - Meeting with Indra
16:30 - Credit to confidence
18:54 - Trajectory at Pepsi
21:12 - Mistakes along the way / Key Learnings
22:52 - Thought of Leaving
24:35 - Bubbly - Ups and Downs
28:59 - Kendall Jenner Episode
31:01 - Side Hustles / Hobbies
32:30 - VeeFriends
32:52 - Current Projects
34:22 - Royalties and NFTs
37:08 - Go-to interview Questions
39:01 - Red Flags
40:55 - The word 'Authentic'
41:55 - Single Greatest Piece of Advice
44:20 - Todd's North Star

Walking Barefoot Across the US for Mens Mental Health Awareness: Anton Nootenboom May 10, 2024

Show notes

00:00 Introduction to Anton Newtonboom
01:11 Anton's Military Background
04:26 Anton's Role in the Military
06:17 Mental Health in the Military
08:10 Coming Down from the Adrenaline
09:47 Realizing Something Wasn't Right
11:40 Negative Self-Talk and Identity
15:24 The Sign on the Hilltop
18:00 Seeking Help and Mental Health Tools
19:08 Walking Barefoot to Raise Awareness
20:44 Walking to Everest Base Camp
23:27 Walking Barefoot Across the United States
30:04 Aligning with the Movember Movement
32:11 The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
36:30 Encounters with Wildlife
41:34 Walking Across the United States
45:18 Projected Time to Finish the Journey
46:22 Self-Care Routine and Foot Care
47:48 Walking with Anton
49:53 Supporting Movember
50:52 Greatest Piece of Advice
52:19 Finding Purpose and Gratitude
54:38 Closing Remarks

Angelic Vendette: Building the Future of Retail With An Entrepreneurial Spirit May 03, 2024

Show notes

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:57 Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
05:58 Lessons from Working in the Service Industry
09:53 Choosing Business School over Acting
12:06 First Job at Deloitte and Learning Business Skills
15:51 First Experience Managing People
21:56 Assessing Character and Soft Skills in Interviews
25:04 Balancing Social Media and Ethics
28:14 Excitement for Innovation in Retail
30:30 Creating Immersive Branded Experiences
31:43 The Impact of AI on Marketing
32:12 Innovation in Experiential Marketing
34:00 Pepsi's Successful Super Bowl Activation
34:40 Factors Contributing to ALO Yoga's Success
35:53 The Importance of Product Quality and Marketing
37:32 Building a Community and Leveraging Technology
38:07 Defining Community and Its Importance
40:10 Transitioning from Employment to Entrepreneurship
41:01 Potential Expansion of Athletic Greens into Fashion
43:10 The Importance of Exercise for Mental Sharpness
45:09 Focus on Equity, Inclusion, and Women's Rights
47:06 The Ethical Challenges of AI and Language Models
49:59 The Daily Actionable Advice: Exercise Every Day
51:48 The North Star: Family, Love, and Doing Good

Lan Phan: Power of Daily Inspiration & Discovering Your Life Calling Apr 26, 2024

Show notes

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:26 Growing Up as Vietnamese Refugees
03:29 The Power of Community
06:44 Transitioning from Teaching to Marketing
11:26 Starting Community of Seven
13:43 Building a Business and Overcoming Challenges
20:06 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Self-Limiting Beliefs
20:53 Overcoming Insecurity and Self-Doubt
22:05 The Power of Mindset
23:17 Taking Ownership of Your Life
24:42 The Four Phases of Change
25:14 Target Audience for the Book
27:01 The Importance of Asking for Help
28:45 The Two Ways to Transform Your Life
29:21 Intentionality and Values
30:14 Daily Habits for Transformation
31:26 Action Over Perfection
33:38 Changing Habits and Taking Space
36:04 Small Daily Decisions for Personal Growth
38:01 Taking Action and Planning Your Work
40:25 Family as the North Star

Leah McSweeney: Real Talk on her Life & Business Journey Apr 19, 2024

Show notes

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme
03:00 Leah McSweeney's Journey to Reality TV
06:40 Hesitation and Decision to Join Reality TV
10:07 Leah McSweeney's Conversion to Judaism
26:16 Origin Story of Married to the Mob
30:49 Starting the Brand Married to the Mob
31:43 Starting Married to the Mob
32:39 Learning on the Fly
33:01 Dealing with Challenges
33:28 The Power of Obsessive Thinking
34:23 The Drive of an Entrepreneur
34:49 The Success of Married to the Mob
35:19 Rebranding and Future Plans
36:17 Sobriety and Clear Mind
37:37 Accountability and Pillar
39:03 Empowerment and OnlyFans
41:16 Alcoholism and Cultural Acceptance
42:15 The Truth about Alcoholism
43:12 Club Pillar and Dating Sober
45:31 Breaking the Ice on Dates
48:31 Sobriety and Accountability
49:20 Friendship with Drea de Matteo
49:48 Venturing into OnlyFans
55:01 Midlife Crisis and Finding Purpose
58:41 Doing the Right Thing
01:00:13 The Importance of Relationships
01:00:21 Leah's North Star

Maximizing Human Potential: The Revolutionary Intersection of Gaming, Mental Health, and AI Tech with Joe Schaeppi Apr 12, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Harnessing Inner Tenacity With Joe Sheppi
(03:32) Fascinating Background and Career Paths
(09:06) Balancing Ethics in Digital Interaction
(13:55) Navigating Technological Evolution and Human Potential
(20:41) The Importance of Play and Wellness
(31:59) AI, Wisdom, and Generative Thinking
(39:29) Hiring and Growth

The Collab You Never Know You Needed: Chad & Cheese x #thePOZcast @ TransformHR 2024 Apr 09, 2024

Show notes

(00:00) Navigating HR Tech and Podcasting Landscape
(05:09) Podcasting, Business, and Authenticity
(13:50) Independent Contractors Collaborate in Podcast

Jeremy Schiff: An Entrepreneur's Journey Through AI Innovation and the Future of Recruiting at RecruitBot Apr 08, 2024

Show notes

(00:14) AI Entrepreneur Shares Startup Journey
(05:53) AI in Recruiting
(14:13) Navigating Entrepreneurship and Generative AI
(19:04) Optimism in Recruiting for 2024

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