53 | Say Yes and the Rest Will Follow with Bo Brabo

In this week’s episode, I talk with Robert “Bo” Brabo.  Right out of high school, Bo joined the military and had an incredibly successful career serving our country, including working directly for Presidents Bush and Obama.  He had the unique opportunity to follow mentors to amazing jobs he never would have imagined by “raising my hand once and the rest just followed” and help his fellow servicemen and women build amazing careers for themselves.  But more importantly he helped grow future leaders, which he then turned into his second career once he retired from service.More about Bo...Bo Brabo has a combined 30+ years of Human Resources Leadership experience in the Department of Defense and private industry. Throughout his career, Bo has always focused on the people, helping them tackle their business problems as if they were his own. Since retiring from the US Army as the Chief of HR Operations with the White House Communications Agency and Presidential Communications Officer for both Presidents Bush and Obama, Bo has served in several executive positions including most recently, Founder of Hail Media Group and The Brabo Center of Excellence, providing fully accredited continuing education for HR professionals around the globe.How to connect with Bo...Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrabo/Website - www.robertbrabo.comInterested in working with Bo...Use code  "BOANDLUKE"  for 20% off of any of Bo's e-Learning courses at https://thebrabocenterofexcellence.teachable.com/courses In this episode you’ll specifically learn...The importance of networking and saying yes to new opportunitiesThe art of storytelling and how important communication skills are, not just for leaders, but for all team membersHow to handle high stakes projects and build character and confidence in those momentsI’m Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resources to coaching. I live in NYC with my husband and furry babies! Connect with Me!WebsiteInstagramLinkedIn“Transform Your Career” Facebook GroupTwitterWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role.Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove.Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent.Connect with Us!WebsiteInstagramKaren Weeks on LinkedInDan Carr on LinkedIn