OTS 380: Champion for Change - Ellie Rich-Poole

Today’s guest has dedicated her career to helping leaders discover their ideal roles and excel by leveraging their strengths. With a robust HR and Executive Search background, she has amassed over two decades of experience working internationally in the UK, Germany, Chile, and Singapore. Her journey began in HR and talent acquisition within the retail industry before transitioning into headhunting HR leaders in Executive Search. This diverse experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and leadership needs across different cultural contexts. As a LinkedIn Top Voice for Careers, she is renowned for her expertise in career development strategies and her ability to empower individuals to clarify their career goals. She does this through individual coaching, group sessions, and engaging audiences through speaking engagements.  She loves mentoring and is the Chief Ambassador for the Girls Friendly Society (GFS) in England and Wales.  Please join me in welcoming Ellie Rich-Poole.  Ellie Rich-Poole she shares her unique approach to networking, future aspirations, and the journey from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. In this episode, we discuss: 💌 Staying Connected: Ellie believes in keeping in touch with like-minded people by doing what she enjoys, such as sending out cards and distancing herself from those who don't share her values. 📣 Future Vision: Ellie shares her aspirations of writing a book, expanding her charity's team, hosting events for women, working with career coaching clients, and speaking internationally. 📈 Overcoming Feedback Challenges: Both Ellie and Robbie talk about the fixation on negative feedback and its impact on decision-making and coaching. Why listen? 🌟 - Gain insights into Ellie's method of maintaining meaningful connections and her visionary plans for the future. - Learn about Ellie's impressive career journey, her transition from corporate to entrepreneurship, and how she navigates feedback dynamics. - Understand the importance of aligning with people who share your values and the strategies to do so effectively. Tune into this episode if you want to sharpen your networking skills faster than a recruitment consultant can read a LinkedIn profile! Links Ellie Rich-Poole on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.ellierichpoole.com Books mentioned in this episode: “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done” by John Acuff  On the Schmooze is a podcast that features interviews with talented professionals who have overcome challenges to achieve success. I ask probing questions, and guests share untold stories about their leadership journey and how they built and sustained their professional network. Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices