Ready For More

I'm Sonal Bahl, executive career strategist and corporate survivor of an epic rollercoaster that started in India, zipped through South America and landed in Europe. After two decades in global human resources and helping thousands of professionals reach their next level, I created the show for leaders like you. If you're ready for more meaning, more money and more momentum without burning out or selling out, this is the podcast for you. Reach out to us: www.SuperChargeYourself.com. (Podcast music credit: Teamwork by Scott Holmes, under Creative Commons license.)

Ready For More is a business podcast hosted by Sonal Bahl, with 144 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sonal Bahl hosts Ready For More, a business show with 144 episodes published.

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  Episode #145

  What Executive Recruiters Will Never Say Publicly

  Feb 7, 202651 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>Senior executive hiring has fundamentally shifted. It is no longer a linear path of applying, interviewing, and receiving an offer. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on "closed-door" conversations with global executive recruiters and leadership assessors to reveal how C-suite and VP-level talent are actually sourced and evaluated. From the "trust recession" to the "with or without you" energy, we explore the unspoken signals that separate top candidates from the rest.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><b>Hiring is Not a History Test:</b> Senior candidates are not evaluated on their ability...

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  Episode #143

  Why "Reliable" Isn't Enough: How to Become Indispensable

  Jan 11, 202620 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>If you stopped showing up to work tomorrow, what would actually happen? Would revenue dip, or would your work simply be quietly reassigned? </p><p>In this episode, I ask the uncomfortable questions that every senior professional needs to sit with. We explore why the job market doesn't necessarily reward the most qualified person, but rather the person who solves the most urgent, painful, and expensive problems. </p><p>I discuss the 'Candy, Vitamin, and Painkiller' framework and why so many overlooked achievers get stuck in the 'Vitamin' box—seen as helpful and reliable, but...

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  Episode #142

  142: Lisa Bodell: Why Simple Wins: Career Lessons from Innovation Pioneer Lisa Bodell

  Jul 29, 202549 minS1

  <p>Send a text</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like work is more complicated than it needs to be, you’re not alone — and today’s guest is on a mission to change that. Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized futurist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Why Simple Wins — a book so impactful, it’s required reading at Zoom. She’s advised the NSA, taught innovation at Google, and been named one of the Top 40 keynote speakers in the world.</p><p>In this episode of How I Got Hired, Lisa takes us behind the scenes of her fascinating ca...

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  141: Lorraine K. Lee: From Invisible to Unforgettable: Lorraine on Presence, Speaking, and Saying Yes

  May 22, 202533 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>You know that person on LinkedIn who makes you stop scrolling — in a good way? That’s Lorraine K. Lee.</p><p>In this electric episode, Lorraine joins me to talk about:</p>How she landed her first job in Silicon Valley (spoiler: it involved a barbecue)Why she ditched traditional journalism for tech—and never looked backThe real reason she wasn’t getting promoted at LinkedIn (and what changed)Getting laid off... then launching a thriving speaking businessHer path to becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice, keynote speaker, and now bestselling author of Unforgettable Presence...

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  Episode #140

  140: Olivier Onghena-'t Hooft: How being kidnapped taught him life's true meaning, why he refused to lay off 2000 people and Noble Purpose & why it's needed today

  Mar 10, 202551 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>This episode features an inspiring conversation with Olivier Onghena-t Hooft, an entrepreneur and author who believes in the power of noble purpose to drive careers and organizations toward meaningful impact. Through stories of his diverse career—from diplomacy to corporate leadership and a life-altering kidnapping—Olivier articulates the importance of developing a coherent life purpose. <br/><br/>• Discover Olivier's multi-faceted career and how each role shaped his worldview <br/>• Hear about his harrowing experience of being kidnapped and its transformative effects <br/>• Understand the concept of noble purpose and why it matters in today’s work environm...

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