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People in Transition
"People in Transition" is your ultimate guide to navigating life's major career changes with confidence and excitement! Whether you're a student landing your first job, a professional between gigs, an aspiring entrepreneur ready to start your own business, or someone preparing for a well-earned retirement, we've got you covered. Each episode offers unique insights and practical tips from people who have successfully walked these paths themselves as well as helped many others in their journey. Join us for an inspiring and entertaining journey through the many transitions of life!
People in Transition
113. Porschia Parker-Griffin
Meet Porschia Parker-Griffin, Founder & CEO of Fly High Coaching
Porschia Parker-Griffin is the visionary behind Fly High Coaching, where she empowers ambitious professionals and executives to elevate their careers. As a Professional Certified Coach, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Master Practitioner, and Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner, Porschia brings a wealth of expertise to her clients. With a background as a director and business consultant in the financial industry, she has helped companies unlock millions of dollars in hidden potential.
Porschia holds a master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Eastern Kentucky University and a B.S. in psychology from the University of Georgia. Her experience extends to serving as an Associate Training Coach for the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching. She has also been recognized as a Top Voice and Career Expert by LinkedIn and has contributed to platforms such as BioSpace, FlexJobs, Levo, iOFFICE, and the Rochester Business Journal. Now, she brings her insights to a broader audience as the host of the Career 101 Podcast.
In our discussion, we explored vital strategies for navigating the interviewing process, including:
- Common Pitfalls: Porschia shared her observations on common challenges faced by candidates, such as overconfidence, lack of preparation, and difficulty answering tough questions. She offered actionable solutions to overcome these obstacles.
- Behavioral-Based Interviews: With hiring managers increasingly using behavioral-based questions, Porschia discussed how candidates can effectively demonstrate their past experiences to predict future success.
- Handling Tough Questions: Porschia provided tips on how to "buy time" when faced with difficult questions and strategies for recovering from an answer that might not have been ideal.
- Nonverbal Communication: We delved into the importance of nonverbal cues, emphasizing how candidates can project confidence, approachability, and self-assuredness during interviews.
- Building Rapport: Porschia advised on the importance of researching the hiring manager to identify commonalities that can help build rapport during the interview.
- STAR Examples: We discussed the value of having 3-5 STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) examples ready to use in responses, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for behavioral questions.
- Follow-Up Strategies: Porschia emphasized the impact of following up with hiring managers both electronically and in hard copy, a tactic that places candidates in the top 10%.
Porschia shared an abundance of real-world examples and invaluable advice during our conversation. Her insights are sure to transform your job search strategy and deliver tangible results.
Sites Porschia can be reached at include:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschiaparker/
www.fly-highcoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/64512733/
