Mastering Executive Recruiting with Heart: Carol Ann Wentworth’s High-Touch Formula for Success

In this inspiring episode of the Future-Proofed Podcast, Brett Muller sits down with Carol Ann Wentworth, founder of Wentworth Executive Recruiting, to explore the art of high-touch executive search. With a career that spans health and wellness, modeling, chamber leadership, and now C-level recruitment, Carol Ann shares how authenticity, intention, and human connection have fueled her decades-long success. She dives into the evolving landscape of recruitment, the responsible use of AI, and her mission to create mindful, culture-aligned placements. Listeners will learn how she's redefining recruitment by putting people first—every single time.⏱Timestamps00:00 - Intro and welcome to Carol Ann Wentworth01:00 - Carol Ann’s start in health and wellness with Shackley Corporation03:00 - From modeling to international talent placement with Eileen Ford05:00 - Entering executive search and working with Cargill and Tonka Water07:15 - Becoming CEO of the Woodland Hills Chamber after 9/1109:30 - Mentorship under Dick Bolles and launching her own firm11:00 - Building Wentworth Executive Recruiting from scratch13:00 - High-touch methodology and personalized candidate outreach15:00 - The three types of recruiting: Retained, Contingency, Staffing17:00 - The impact and misuse of AI in recruiting19:30 - Authenticity in candidate profiles and online presence21:00 - Real-life case studies showing the power of human touch24:00 - Evolving expectations in hybrid and remote work culture27:00 - Advocating for skilled trades and career pivots30:00 - Coffee with Carol Ann: launching a new project for older professionals33:00 - Mental health and well-being in career transitions37:00 - Mindful growth of Wentworth Executive Recruiting40:00 - Upcoming mental well-being career course42:00 - How to get in touch with Carol Ann🔗 Connect with Carol!💼 LinkedIn: Carol Ann Wentworth on LinkedIn🌐 Website: WentworthExecutiveRecruiting.co🔔  Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update!📌 Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/@FutureProofedPodcast📲 Follow me on social media: www.linkedin.com/in/brentmuller💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments!#ExecutiveRecruiting #CareerGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #MindfulWork #AIinRecruiting #FutureOfWork #AuthenticLeadership #CareerCoach #WomenInBusiness #PodcastHighlightshttps://valeogrowth.com/