Jennifer Speciale – Designing the Career You Actually Want

Episode notes

Jennifer Speciale helps leaders rewrite the rules of career growth , redefine executive presence , and build unapologetic clarity in an uncertain market —sharing why designing your career is the ultimate act of leadership . ====== Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Why Candidates Should See Themselves as the Prize 00:43 – Welcome and Introduction 01:15 – Meet Jennifer Speciale 03:15 – Life in Florence and Sicilian Roots 10:30 – Myth, Beauty, and Strong Women in History 16:05 – From Corporate Leadership to Coaching Executives 19:23 – Helping Design Leaders Define Success 25:18 – Finding Options After Layoffs 29:00 – Reframing LinkedIn as a Marketing Tool 32:05 – What Recruiters Really Look for on LinkedIn 36:05 – Why Job Descriptions Are Intentionally Vague 42:32 – The Danger of a Bad Interview on Your Record 45:39 – Building Relationships Through Outreach 50:05 – Turning Interviews into Conversations 56:47 – Believing You Are the Prize ====== Who is Jennifer Speciale? Jennifer Speciale is the Founder and Executive Leadership Coach at Speciale Executive Leadership, helping ambitious leaders transition into executive roles and unlock new opportunities .