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Hire. Fire. Inspire.

Hire. Fire. Inspire.

By Lizanne Dsouza

Hire. Fire. Inspire: 3 words that sum up 10 years of my personal experience in the HR world

When looked into individually each of these segments have a lot of interesting information that we on this podcast will be deep diving into.

The purpose and focus of this podcast is to help potential job seekers and employers find their way around these topics.

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Hire | How to dress for an interview

Hire. Fire. Inspire.Feb 15, 2023

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Inspire | Aakriti & Rashi, Co-founders- STAC Fine Jewellery | The rise of Women Entrepreneurs- The STAC Story
Mar 09, 202353:40
Hire | How to dress for an interview
Feb 15, 202313:40
Ecommerce | Lasakan Cholayil, Co-founder- Sadhev | How Family Businesses have adapted over the years- The Sadhev story

Ecommerce | Lasakan Cholayil, Co-founder- Sadhev | How Family Businesses have adapted over the years- The Sadhev story

In this episode, host Lizanne Dsouza sits down with Lasakan Cholayil, Co-founder of Sadhev, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of running a family business. Lasakan shares the story of how Sadhev, a luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand, has adapted and evolved, from the humble beginnings of Medimix. He also shares the unique dynamics of a family-run business and how he has navigated the challenges of growth and change.

If you're interested in the inner workings of a successful family business or looking to start one of your own, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to learn from the Sadhev story.

Head to our instagram pages @lizlyncareers  @sadhev to participate in our giveaway & win Sadhev's luxury gift box!

Jan 25, 202338:51
Inspire | How to deal with a difficult co-worker

Inspire | How to deal with a difficult co-worker

How many of you have quit your jobs or advised a friend or family member to quit their jobs because they have a co-worker or boss that they just are unable to get along with?

Dealing with a difficult co-worker can be hard and energy draining however is the only solution to quit your job? Maybe you can try a few things before you actually give up on your goals because of another person.


In this episode hosted by me, Lizanne Dsouza I give you a few tips on how you can resolve these issues without rocking the boat too much and also maybe keep your job.

Jan 12, 202312:56
Hire | Questions to ask post your interview

Hire | Questions to ask post your interview

A lot of recruiters have admitted to rejecting applicants who didn’t ask questions post the interview, as this can be an indication that they were not interested or didn’t put too much thought into the interview itself.

If you are looking to stand out during the interview process then here are some questions that can help you make an impact and get an inside view of the organisation that you are applying to.

Dec 14, 202206:58
Hire | How to write the perfect Resume

Hire | How to write the perfect Resume

Writing a resume for me has always been the most important part of the job application process. 

A lot of people may be confused as to where to start or how to structure it. In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza, I give you a few tips that can help you through this process.

Nov 30, 202208:39
Ecommerce | Midhula D, Co-founder- Mivi | Made in India- The Mivi story

Ecommerce | Midhula D, Co-founder- Mivi | Made in India- The Mivi story

A lot of industries have been encouraged to make in India by government policies over the years. But have new age entrepreneurs taken advantage of this?

In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest Midhula Devabhaktuni the Co-founder at Mivi, we look at the challenges that Mivi has had to face when they took a decision to make in India. How the founders overcame this and now continue to grow as India’s fastest electronics brand.

Nov 16, 202244:42
Work place culture | Aditya Oza, Co-founder & CMO- EMotorad | How to develop and maintain it

Work place culture | Aditya Oza, Co-founder & CMO- EMotorad | How to develop and maintain it

In a day and age where all businesses are moving towards creating and nurturing a healthy work place culture the journey is uphill for growing businesses.  

A healthy work place culture will help you ensure the well-being of your current employees and facilitate attracting good talent.  In this episode hosted by me, Lizanne Dsouza with Aditya Oza we touch on how businesses can strive to maintain a healthy culture and make it an integral part of who they are.

Oct 19, 202246:41
Inspire | Moonlighting pros, cons and how to make it work

Inspire | Moonlighting pros, cons and how to make it work

Recently there has been a lot of conversations about moonlighting and the ethical aspect of it. 

Many individuals believe that moonlighting is only a way to earn extra money which is the right for every individual. So why are employers so against it?

In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza, we look into the pros and cons of moonlighting and how it could actually work as a win win situation for all.

Oct 05, 202217:46
Hire | How to get hired

Hire | How to get hired

Are you tired of getting rejected by employers and recruiters and wondering what you are doing wrong?   

Well maybe it’s more than just your resume. Often, we do not pay attention to things while we are in the job market or even currently employed. In this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, I give you tips that will help you understand what you need to do to get hired.

Sep 28, 202210:25
Work-life balance | Srinivas Kulkarni, former HR Director- Kinnect | How to follow your passions while you have a career
Sep 21, 202246:25
Fire | How to deal with the guilt of letting go of an employee

Fire | How to deal with the guilt of letting go of an employee

Firing an employee? 

Do not let guilt hold you back. A lot of times we hold on to employees and put up with incompetency due to the feeling of guilt that comes along with the thought of letting go of a particular individual. However hard this process may seem, avoiding it will only cause you more trouble and affect productivity.  Terminating an employee needs to be done while being empathetic, fair and dealing with the situation with good faith. In this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, I give 7 tips that can help you get through this process and not feel guilty about it.

Sep 14, 202208:32
Inspire | 8 things you can do to achieve a healthy balance

Inspire | 8 things you can do to achieve a healthy balance

Is it possible? 

Recently we have been hearing a lot about the phenomenon of quiet quitting where employees are doing the bare minimum when it comes to work. People now feel like they should do only as much as they get paid for. Is this going to work in the long run? Have employers been called out finally for being the reason for burn outs? Is work life balance your responsibility?  In this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, I cover the mindset that you need to have if you are seeking a life that is balanced and the small steps that you can take to get there.

Sep 01, 202214:58
Mental Wellness | Sanya Minocha, Founder- Kensho Wellness | Why should employers focus on the mental wellness of their employees
Aug 24, 202201:04:50
Mental Wellness | Anshul Kamath, Founder- Evolve | Is tech the answer to affordable mental wellness solutions?

Mental Wellness | Anshul Kamath, Founder- Evolve | Is tech the answer to affordable mental wellness solutions?

Recently there has been a lot of focus on mental wellness personally and at the workplace, it would be naïve for us to think that our mental wellness doesn't affect our overall productivity. Solutions like regular therapy and support groups are either very expensive or have a certain amount of shame attached to it. In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with a guest speaker Anshul Kamath, Founder at Evolve- a self care app, we will be looking at how the new age apps can benefit and bridge this gap. Will technology solve the issue where people can get more help easily and in an affordable form, listen in to find out.

https://evolveinc.io/

Aug 10, 202237:18
Digital Marketing | Sarvesh Blanc, Partner & Creative director- DigiChefs | Digital Marketing 101

Digital Marketing | Sarvesh Blanc, Partner & Creative director- DigiChefs | Digital Marketing 101

Digital marketing has been the buzz word for a while now and a lot of business owners are unsure about how to navigate this. In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest speaker Sarvesh Blanc, we will be looking at how businesses can use digital marketing tools to grow their operations and how they can go about doing this.

Jul 27, 202235:50
Ecommerce | Kabir Siddiq, Founder- SleepyCat | Taking consumer goods online

Ecommerce | Kabir Siddiq, Founder- SleepyCat | Taking consumer goods online

Have you ever thought of buying a mattress online? 

The online e-commerce space has become the preferred marketplace for a lot of new age buyers. People are now open to buying consumer goods like furniture, kitchen appliances, and even automobiles online! In this episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with guest speaker Kabir Siddiq, we will be looking at the challenges faced by these industries and how consumers can now take advantage of this convenient and cost-friendly way of shopping for goods that were confined to the retail space in the past.

Jul 13, 202228:48
Ecommerce | Sandeep Gonsalves, Co-founder- Sarah & Sandeep | The growth of the luxury retail market online

Ecommerce | Sandeep Gonsalves, Co-founder- Sarah & Sandeep | The growth of the luxury retail market online

The Luxury market has always had its space predominantly in the retail ecosystem and since the Pandemic a lot of brands were forced to look into pivoting into the e-commerce, online space. In This episode hosted by Lizanne Dsouza with Guest speaker Sandeep Gonsalves, will be looking closely into the challenges that were faced for this sector on a hold and what are some of the ways that brands can over come these obstacles. We also look into new job profiles that may have be created due to this new move for this sector.

Jun 30, 202233:12
Workplace culture | Arjun Vaidya, Founder- Dr. Vaidya's | The Great Resignation- how has workplace culture impacted it

Workplace culture | Arjun Vaidya, Founder- Dr. Vaidya's | The Great Resignation- how has workplace culture impacted it

The great resignation is a phrase that has been thrown around a lot in the last few months. This episode is hosted by Lizanne Dsouza, founder at Liz Lyn Careers and will be speaking with Arjun Vaidya, Founder of Dr. Vaidya's. We will be looking into the term "the great resignation", what are some of the reasons people have been leaving their jobs and also how the right culture can have an impact on an employee and reduce attrition levels.

Jun 27, 202234:38
Hiring | Angelica Pinto, Talent Acquisition Manager- Hindustan Unilever | Hiring for MNCs

Hiring | Angelica Pinto, Talent Acquisition Manager- Hindustan Unilever | Hiring for MNCs

Hiring for MNCs can be as challenging as hiring for any other sector. In part two of this episode hosted by me Lizanne Dsouza, founder at Liz Lyn Careers I will be speaking with Angelica Pinto, Talent Acquisition Manager at Hindustan Unilever. We look into the challenges faced by MNCs when it comes to talent acquisition and conclude with tips for applicants looking to apply for jobs in this sector.

May 11, 202231:34
Hiring | Raghav Somani, Founder- Headphone Zone | Hiring for Startups

Hiring | Raghav Somani, Founder- Headphone Zone | Hiring for Startups

There is a huge difference when it comes to hiring for start-ups as compared to MNCs there are several challenges employers face. In this episode, we look deeper into that and will be giving applicants an insight into what they need to be aware of while applying for both sectors.  This episode is hosted by me, Lizanne Dsouza where in part one I will be speaking with the founder of Headphone Zone, Raghav Somani to understand this from a start-up perspective.  

Liz Lyn Careers is a well reputed one-stop shop for all your HR needs, where we work with brands from the e-commerce, fashion, lifestyle, and advertising space. Get in touch with us at jobs@lizlyncareers.com if you are looking for a job or even looking for some help with hiring for your business.

Apr 20, 202233:14
Hiring | The Liz Lyn Careers recruitment team | Hiring 101
Apr 05, 202223:40