Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development Insights

Episode 89. How Neuroscience Can Help Your Job Search, Decision Making & Manage High Pressure Situations – Gunes Italiaander

Looking for insights on how neuroscience can help your job search, improve your decision making and manage high stake situations at work? I had the pleasure of discussing this and so much more with Gunes Italiaander on Episode 88 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
What the film The Truman Show can teach us about career and personal development,
Why she moved on from studying for a neuroscience PhD at Oxford to the corporate world,
How she achieved success in her career but eventually had to face up to and manage burnout,
Self care and the benefits of taking time for yourself,
The importance of controlling what you can control,
Strategies to help deal with high pressure situations at work like interviews or presentations,
Bouncing back from adversity,
Understanding what success and professional happiness means to you,
Improving your decision making and understanding the role that emotions play and
How to manage the challenges when moving from middle to senior management.
Gunes is a purpose-driven leader and coach with a rich and varied career that spans neuroscience, data science, product management, and business strategy. Her journey reflects a deep passion for understanding how people think, work, and lead—and creating systems and solutions that drive meaningful change.
Her 15+ year professional story began in neuroscience, where she explored emotional decision-making, behavioral economics, and game theory, earning her a unique perspective on human behavior under pressure. From there, she transitioned into data science at Vodafone, where she solved complex marketing and business challenges through predictive models with a customer experience lens.
Eager to bridge technology and human interaction, Gunes shifted into product and design, working at Philips and IDEO to craft innovative, human-centric solutions. She then combined her technical and creative expertise at BCG X (digital ventures), where she played a key leadership role in building and scaling startups for Fortune 100 companies for many years.
Currently, Gunes serves as VP of Product and Engineering at Worksome, a scale-up that empowers enterprises to work seamlessly with independent contractors. She leads cross-functional teams across product, engineering, and design, driving strategy and execution to scale a platform that is used across the globe by some of the biggest enterprise companies.
 
People & Resources Mentioned
Daniel Kahneman
Antoni Damasio
 
Contact Gunes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunesitaliaander/
Email: gunes.italiaander@gmail.com  
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 12th February. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*
 
 

Episode 88. How To Kick Start Your Job Search & Level Up Your Career in 2025 - Tammy Gooler Loeb & Harsha Boralessa

Looking for ideas to get your job search going or strategies to help you advance in your current company? I had the pleasure of discussing this and so much more with my good friend Tammy Gooler Loeb, the award winning host of the Work From The Inside Out podcast and author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You, on Episode 88 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
The importance of mindset when approaching your job search,
The benefits of having one or more accountability partners,
How creating a regular routine can help you navigate the job search process,
How content creation can help build your brand and digital footprint,
Ideas to enhance your CV,
Strategies to help your interview preparation,
Potential questions to ask your interviewer at the end of an interview,
How to engage with your manager about potential ways to advance,
Engaging with your internal network to look for potential opportunities,
Viewing yourself as the CEO of your career and taking ownership of your career development, and
Regularly documenting your achievements so you have compelling evidence when asking for a pay rise or promotion.
Tammy is an Executive and Career Coach, Speaker, Facilitator and the author of the award winning book Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You. She is passionate about working with clients to achieve growth and deeper satisfaction in their careers and work relationships. She does this by providing individual coaching, training, speaking programs and team facilitation in a wide variety of industries and professions.Tammy brings over 25 years of professional experience to her work and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach by the Coaches Training Institute and a graduate of the Co-Active Space Leadership Program. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Hampshire College and an MBA from Boston University.Prior to establishing her practice and Tammy Gooler Loeb Coaching & Consulting, Tammy held a variety of positions in mental health services, higher education administration, public policy analysis and fundraising. Her practical knowledge and experience in organizational and leadership development, workplace communications, and change management builds a relatable relationship with clients striving for higher performance results.
 
People & Resources Mentioned
Dr Robert Cialdini
Mac Prichard
Dorie Clark
 
Contact Tammy
Website: https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammygoolerloeb/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammygoolerloeb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyGoolerLoebCoaching/
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 15th January. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*
 
 

Episode 87. How To Combine Multiple Diverse Talents Into A Successful Career Journey – Dr Nazan Artun

How can professionals with diverse interests and skills integrate different career paths into a cohesive and successful journey? I discussed this and so much more with Dr Nazan Artun on Episode 87 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Understanding what success means to you,
How Nazan managed the transition from growing up in Turkey to life in the USA,
The benefits of being a generalist in a specialist world,
Understanding your career narrative and how to convey that to potential employers and collaborators,
Recognizing and leveraging strengths and skills from diverse experiences and seeing what is transferrable,
The power of making small experiments in your career,
Building confidence in your multifaceted career by understanding how your unique combination of skills adds value,
Identifying and developing your superpowers, and
Ideas to boost your job search.
Nazan is a Leadership and Career Coach, pharmacist, and award-winning artist with a PhD in Biotechnology specializing in Personalized Medicine. She empowers healthcare and biopharma leaders to gain clarity on their aspirations, transform their careers, and achieve personal and professional goals.
Using a tailored coaching approach rooted in mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and behavioral neuropsychology, Nazan helps clients navigate high-stress environments, develop organizational and leadership skills, and foster creativity for personal and professional growth.
As founder of the Neotolia Fusion Jazz Band, she also inspires through music, proving creativity can fuel professional growth. Her mission is to create compassionate workplaces where leaders inspire thriving teams, reduced turnover, and meaningful impact.
 
People & Resources mentioned
Dr James Hollis
Dr Tasha Eurich
 
Contact Nazan
Website: https://www.drartun.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nazannihal/
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 15th January. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 86. Be Human, Lead Human: Insights & Strategies To Becoming A Better Leader – Dr Jennifer Nash

Looking for insights and strategies to develop your leadership skills and navigate the new world of work? I discussed this, her book Be Human, Lead Human and so much more with Dr Jennifer Nash, on Episode 86 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
How she managed the transition from university to the professional world and gained a breadth of knowledge by working in different departments,
The importance of understanding what you enjoy doing, what you like and trying to marry the two,
How she reached out and connected with the CEO at Ford as his leadership style inspired her,
The importance of building strong working relationships between managers and their team,
How finding commonalities can strengthen working relationships and is easier than you think,
Overview of the HUMANS leadership framework ,
Why it’s important to trust your team quickly rather than make them earn it over an extended period,
How to transition from a purely technical role to leading a team, and
There are different ways to lead effectively, find a leadership style that suits you and your personality.
Jennifer is a leadership consultant and executive advisor who helps leaders and organizations prioritize people to power performance. Select clients include Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, The Boeing Company, Deloitte, The University of Michigan, and Verizon. 
She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, a global leadership advisory and consulting firm that connects people and performance to deliver exceptional results. She was invited to join Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches organization as one of the world’s top executive coaches. Jennifer is the author of the award winning book Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance. 
Jennifer’s resume includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company. She served as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, where she earned her MBA, and taught hundreds of rising leaders at Deloitte University. Jennifer earned her PhD in management from Case Western Reserve University—during which she conducted multiyear empirical research on coaching and leadership as a research fellow at the Weatherhead School of Business. She is also a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow.
Jennifer contributes leadership perspectives to Harvard Business Review and select academic journals, and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching and Columbia University. A sought after speaker, she regularly presents to groups and organizations on topics related to the human element of business. She or her work have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., LinkedIn, Investor’s Business Daily, BBC Online, Deloitte, Leader to Leader, and other notable media outlets. 
 
People & Resources mentioned
Sylvie Guillem
Dr Robert Ciadini
Stephen Covey
 
Contact Jennifer
Website: https://drjennifernash.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennifernash/
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 18th December. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 85. Speak Out, Listen Up: Navigating Power Differences & Ensuring Your Voice Is Heard – Megan Reitz

Looking for strategies to help you navigate power differences at work and ensure your voice gets heard? I discussed this, her book Speak Out, Listen Up and so much more with Megan Reitz on Episode 85 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Lessons she learned from working in a start up in the early days of the internet boom,
How she developed an interest in management, teamwork, change and culture,
The TRUTH framework which can help you understand power and to communicate more effectively,
The importance of empathy,
Understanding and managing workplace politics,
The 5 Ws of speaking up,
Preparing for and having difficult conversations and
How mindfulness can help leadership.
Megan is Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, Oxford University and Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Hult International Business School. She focuses on how we create the conditions for transformative dialogue at work and her research is at the intersection of leadership, change, dialogue and mindfulness. She is on the Thinkers50 ranking of global business thinkers and is ranked in HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers listing.
Megan has written Dialogue in Organizations and Mind Time and she has just published Speak Out, Listen Up which is the second edition of her bestselling book Speak Up, with Financial Times Publishing. Speak Up was shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2020.
Megan is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. She has presented her research on the BBC, CNBC and Deutsche Welle and she writes for numerous academic and practice-based journals. Her research on employee activism was nominated for the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award 2021 and her TED talk on the topic has been viewed more than one and a half million times.
Her latest research focuses on ‘spaciousness’; how, whilst attending to the task, we can also create, hold and value the space to innovate, reflect, learn and develop relationships, in workplaces that are increasingly experienced as instrumental and addicted to busyness.
She is mother to two wonderful teenage daughters who test her regularly on her powers of mindfulness and dialogue.
 
People & Resources mentioned
Amy Edmondson
TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/megan_reitz_how_to_lead_in_the_new_era_of_employee_activism?subtitle=en
 
Contact Megan
Website: https://www.meganreitz.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-reitz-3a44732
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 20th November. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*
 

Episode 84. How To Level Up Your Communication Skills To Help You Stand Out At Work – Chris Fenning

Looking for insights to improve your communication skills at work? I discussed this, his books and so much more with communications expert and award-winning author, Chris Fenning, on Episode 84 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Being strategic and working smarter not just harder,
Focusing on gaining new skills & experience will help you stand out in your current role and to potential new employers,
You don’t have to be an extrovert to be a good communicator,
How to escalate an issue and communicate its impact concisely to your boss,
How communication can help you build your personal brand,
How regular communication with your managers can keep you top of mind so they think of you when interesting opportunities come up,
Opportunities are more available than your realise, take time to evaluate before reject anything,
Strategies to help you ace your next interview,
Ideas to make the most of your next networking event and
Most people can become good communicators, you have to work at it and give it time.
Chris helps us master our communication at work. He helps experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, and much more. His practical methods are used in organisations like Google and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review.
Chris is the author of multiple award-winning books on communication and training, including The First Minute and Effective Emails, that have been translated into 16 languages. 
Before starting his business, Chris held senior director and project roles for some of the world’s largest companies, where he managed teams of up to 100 people. He has a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southampton.
 
People & Resources mentioned
Thinking 101 – Professor Woo-kyoung Ahn
Croissants vs. Bagels – Robbie Samuels
 
Contact Chris
Website: https://chrisfenning.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIXD8AIH-LUV-B1V5KJ4Ww
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 23rd October. 
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 83. Mentoring: How To Find & Build Strong Relationships From Both A Mentor’s & Mentee’s Perspective – Dr Ruth Gotian

Looking for insights into finding, building and maintaining strong mentoring relationships from both a mentor’s and mentee’s perspective? I discussed this, her new book The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring and so much more with Dr Ruth Gotian on Episode 83 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
What are the 4 key elements of success?
The importance of mindset to high achievement,
The benefits of mentoring for the mentee and mentor,
The differences between coaching, mentoring and sponsorship,
Strategies To Find A Mentor,
Developing a team of mentors including reverse mentors and peer to peer mentors,
What makes a good mentoring relationship?,
How to deal with a mentoring relationship which is not working, and
How Social Media including LinkedIn can boost your job search.
Ruth is the Chief Learning Officer, Associate Professor of Education in Anesthesiology and former Assistant Dean for Mentoring at Weill Cornell Medicine, is a globally recognized expert in mentorship and leadership development. Hailed by Nature, Wall Street Journal, and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development, she was named a top 20 mentor worldwide.
Thinkers50 ranked her as the #1 emerging management thinker in the world in 2021, and LinkedIn recognized her as a top voice in mentoring in 2023. A semi-finalist for Forbes 50 Over 50, Ruth is a prolific contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Psychology Today, where she shares insights on 'optimizing success.'
With a focus on the mindset and skill set of peak performers, including Nobel Prize winners, astronauts, Olympic and NBA champions, she's also an award-winning author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring along with Andy Lopata.
 
People & Resources mentioned
Ann E. Dunwoody – A Higher Standard
Robert Lefkowitz – A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Stockholm
Dr Robert Cialdini - Influence
Mentoring: A Complete Guide To Effective Mentoring -  https://mentoring-guide.com/
Ruth’s Previous Interview (Episode 25) -  https://harshaboralessa.podbean.com/e/episode-25-the-success-factor/
 
Contact Ruth
Website: www.ruthgotian.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgotian/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthgotian
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthgotian/
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. I will be taking some time off from the podcast over the Summer and will only be releasing a new episode every 4 weeks. The next episode will be available on Weds 25th September. Hope you're having a great Summer!
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Episode 82. Finding Your Purpose And Unlocking The Leadership Potential Within You – Rashmir Balasubramaniam

Looking for ideas and strategies to help you find your purpose and unlock the leadership potential within you? I discussed this and so much more with Rashmir Balasubramaniam on Episode 82 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
Understanding what success means for you, don’t compare yourself to your peers,
Not being afraid to take risks and expand your comfort zone, especially if you’re risk averse,
Learning from “failure” and how this eventually led to her working at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
What is authentic leadership and why it matters?
We all have good ideas and the importance of partnering with the right people who will nurture them,
Reframing setbacks and focusing on the experience and knowledge that you have acquired,
Being aware of what type of leader you are and does it align with the current state of the organisation?,
Strategies to future proof you career and
Incorporating fun and enjoyment into your work.
Rashmir is a Transformational Leadership Coach and Strategic Thought Partner to founders, philanthropists and changemakers. She specializes in enlivening leaders and their teams, aligning their work with their unique purpose to unlock greater authenticity, impact, creativity and joy.Known for her ability to build trust and foster collaboration among diverse, multicultural, and multidisciplinary groups, Rashmir has held strategic and leadership roles across the social impact and private sectors. At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she led a study of market-based approaches across the Global Health and Global Development teams and brought a systemic approach to work on water and sanitation unlocking a major new funding for this sector. She has served as a trustee/NED to non-profits in the US and UK, and founded an innovative social enterprise to address the global nursing brain drain. Her experience includes 6 years in finance and investment banking and work across Africa, South Asia, the US, and the UK.Rashmir holds a Yale MBA and numerous qualifications in business, international development, and coaching. As a dedicated meditation and mindfulness practitioner, she integrates these practices into her coaching, helping clients achieve a contemplative edge that transforms their personal and professional lives. 
 
People & Resources Mentioned
Gene Keys
 
Contact Rashmir
Website: https://rashmir.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmirbalasubramaniam/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rashmir
 
Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info
Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ 
YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer 
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true
E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com
Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. I now have a new website, see link above, please do check it out, I hope you find it helpful. 
It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. I will be taking some time off from the podcast over the Summer and will only be releasing a new episode every 4 weeks. The next episode will be available on Weds 28th August. Hope you're having a great Summer!
 
*Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*