Episode 61 - Unlocking Success: Harnessing Neurodiversity to Build Inclusive, High-Performing Teams

In today’s market, the candidate experience has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent. Organizations that prioritize a positive and engaging recruitment process not only enhance their employer brand but also increase their chances of securing the best candidates. Alisha and Tess share their insights, highlighting examples of companies that excel in creating a positive candidate experience, as well as those that fall short and contribute to a poor recruitment process.

For seasoned professionals reentering the job market after a long break, interviews can seem intimidating. However, by employing the right strategies, they can harness their wealth of experience to stand out and confidently navigate the competitive landscape. Tess and Alisha share five practical interview tips designed to empower seasoned professionals, equipping them for success as they engage with executives and hiring managers

Embracing neurodiversity in hiring isn’t just about fostering inclusivity—it’s also a strategic advantage. Companies that build neurodiverse teams can tap into a wealth of untapped talent, benefiting from diverse perspectives, problem-solving approaches, and creativity. Join Alisha and Tess as they dive into practical tips on how to implement an inclusive hiring practice for the Neurodiverse community.–Follow Eleven Eleven Talent Collective:Website - https://eleveneleventalent.com/LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/eleveneleven-talent-collectiveInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/eleveneleventalent/?hl=enFollow Chapter Two Meditation:Website - https://www.chaptertwomeditation.com/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzlpQAiZ-6ldAfTNf69qNA

Brianna Blaney, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocketed, and Founder & CEO of Envol Strategies, is a trailblazer in the tech world, known for her inquisitive, heart-driven sales approach and growth mindset. As a standout female leader in a field where women's voices in sales strategy are often underrepresented, Brianna shares her unique tools, methods, and the book that shaped her sales philosophy, capturing the attention of Tess and Alisha.Pocketed Website - https://www.hellopocketed.io/

In this special episode of Session Eleven, Tess will take you on a journey "Beyond the Surface" and interview our co-founder, Alisha Adams. Listen in as we delve into Alisha's inspiring story, uncovering the experiences and passions that have shaped her journey and influenced her. She shares her wellness routine, her family life, a milestone birthday she has coming up and how she manifested everything on her vision to live a beautiful and fulilling life. 

In this episode of Session Eleven, we dive into The Interview Edge. Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or new to the recruitment game, these techniques are designed to refine your interview process, helping you identify the best candidates with confidence. We may or may not have had a shot of tequilla before recording this one. 

Tess and Alisha welcome Petra Mcelvenny, Visual Effects Executive who has worked for Netflix and Warner Brothers. Petra shares how she has navigated her career in a male dominated industry and how she has managed her mental health and wellness as she rose to the top. This intimate and honest conversation left us feeling inspired 

For the first time ever on Session Eleven Alisha and Tess sit down with...another recruitment agency! However this is not any agency, we are speaking to April Hicke and Marissa McNeelands the Founders of Toast . Toast is a membership-based women’s collective founded to flip the hiring dynamic in favour of women in tech. This team is the gold standard when it comes to supporting women, diversity and pay equity, need we say more?! Join us for this inspring conversation on how Toast came to be.

Tess and Alisha sit down with Cathy Thorpe, President and CEO at Nurse Next Door for an intimate conversation on how she has navigated personal tragedy while continuing to show up as a leader and mother. Recently named one of the recipients of 2024 Influential Women in Business Awards by Business in Vancouver Cathy has also added author to her list of attributes as she just launched her book Bold Kindness. There is so much to learn from this inspirational woman!Follow Cathy:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathythorpe/?originalSubdomain=caBuy Cathy's book, Bold Kindness: A Caring, More Compassionate Way to Leadhttps://www.amazon.ca/Bold-Kindness-Caring-More-Compassionate/dp/1639080538

Alisha and Tess spill all the details on their newly launched Talent Academy, a membership based network specifically created for the Retail community! Learn what you can expect from your membership, who should sign up and what our itention is by starting this initiative. Retail community, this one's for you! Get all the details here!