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Habits and Hustle
Habits and Hustle helps share the stories, habits, and rituals of people’s journeys on living fulfilled lives. Host Jennifer Cohen interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the normally hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success.
Episode 443: Colleen Pelly: The Secret Quality That Makes You More Hireable Than Technical Skills
Ever wonder what really makes someone stand out in today’s competitive job market? In this Habits and Hustle podcast episode, I am joined by Colleen Pelly, CEO and founder of Linchpin, to discuss the traits that make candidates truly hireable beyond just technical skills.
We dive into why self-awareness and emotional intelligence matter more than talent alone in the hiring process. We also explore the changing workplace landscape post-COVID, why flexibility has become non-negotiable for many workers, and which overlooked career paths offer surprising financial rewards without requiring extensive education.
Colleen Pelly is the founder and CEO of Linchpin, a purpose-driven recruitment agency that helps match companies and talent across multiple industries. With experience spanning retail, tech, automotive, and cannabis sectors, she has held key recruitment roles at major brands including Tesla and lululemon, where she developed expertise in full-cycle recruitment from entry-level to executive positions.Â
What We Discuss:Â
(01:00) The Importance of Self-Awareness in Hiring
(10:39) Building Corporate Culture Through Hiring
(16:09) Navigating the Recruitment Industry
(24:10) Essential Skills for Recruiters and Entrepreneurs
(31:36) The Impact of Flexibility on Employment
(43:31) Navigating Generational Changes in Hiring
(55:05) Discover Linchpin Co on Social Media
…and more!
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Find more from Jen:Â
Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/
Instagram: @therealjencohen Â
Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books
Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement
Find more from Colleen Pelly:
Website: https://www.thelinchpinco.com/Â
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelinchpinco
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What is this podcast about?
Habits and Hustle is a podcast that helps share the stories, habits, and rituals of people and their journeys on living fulfilled lives.
Host Jennifer Cohen interviews entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and overall extraordinary people who share their insight and open up about the normally hidden aspects that have made a difference in their success.
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“Host Jen Cohen explores both fitness and mindset here, and regularly covers more than fitness. But her lengthy episodes frequently include fitness experts like Tony Horton, and she dives deep with them on the habits and mental approaches that keep you successful in the gym.”
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Golden Nuggets from our Guests
Every episode we discover and learn about the habits and the hustles each guest put forth in their journey!
ACTION GUIDES WITH EACH EPISODE
In the show notes of each episode we provide a fillable PDF that is tailored to the learnings of each episode so listeners can take action immediately.
learn about each guest's keanu moment
The term "Keanu Moment" is in reference to Jen's encounter with Keanu Reeves...a moment that changed the trajectory of her life. Each guest shares a similar moment they've experienced.
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