Session Eleven
Global recruitment experts, wellness advocates and founders of Eleven Eleven Group of Companies (Eleven Eleven Talent Collective & Chapter Two Meditation) Tess and Alisha, deliver insider information and actionable practices to guide you through the ins and outs of your career. Joined by thought-leaders and entrepreneurs, they share exclusive tips to inspire personal growth and career development, bringing you one step closer to your purpose.
Episodes
63 episodes
Episode 63 - Winning the War for Talent: Why the Candidate Experience Matters and How to Perfect It
In today’s market, the candidate experience has become a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent. Organizations that prioritize a positive and engaging recruitment process not only enhance their employer brand but also increase t...
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Episode 63
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20:27
Episode 62 - Master the Comeback: 5 Essential Interview Tips for Seasoned Professionals
For seasoned professionals reentering the job market after a long break, interviews can seem intimidating. However, by employing the right strategies, they can harness their wealth of experience to stand out and confidently navigate the com...
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Episode 62
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Episode 61 - Unlocking Success: Harnessing Neurodiversity to Build Inclusive, High-Performing Teams
Embracing neurodiversity in hiring isn’t just about fostering inclusivity—it’s also a strategic advantage. Companies that build neurodiverse teams can tap into a wealth of untapped talent, benefiting from diverse perspectives, problem-solving a...
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Episode 61
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13:49
Episode 60 - Redefining Sales Through a Female Lens: Closing the Deal with Brianna Blaney
Brianna Blaney, Co-Founder and CEO of Pocketed, and Founder & CEO of Envol Strategies, is a trailblazer in the tech world, known for her inquisitive, heart-driven sales approach and growth mindset...
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Episode 60
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Episode 59 - Beyond the Surface: Get to Know our Co-Founder Alisha Adams!
In this special episode of Session Eleven, Tess will take you on a journey "Beyond the Surface" and interview our co-founder, Alisha Adams. Listen in as we delve into Alisha's inspiring story, uncovering the experiences and passions that have s...
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Episode 59
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42:58
Episode 58 - The Interview Edge: 5 Techniques to Elevate Your Recruitment
In this episode of Session Eleven, we dive into The Interview Edge. Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or new to the recruitment game, these techniques are designed to refine your interview process, helping you identify the best candidat...
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Episode 58
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Episode 57 - Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with a Trailblazing Woman in Film
Tess and Alisha welcome Petra Mcelvenny, Visual Effects Executive who has worked for Netflix and Warner Brothers. Petra shares how she has navigated her career in a male dominated industry and how she has managed her mental health and wellness ...
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Episode 57
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Episode 56 - Flipping the narrative on Women in Tech with Toast
For the first time ever on Session Eleven Alisha and Tess sit down with...another recruitment agency! However this is not any agency, we are speaking to April Hicke and Marissa McNeelands the Founders of Toast . Toast is a membership-based wome...
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Episode 56
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Episode 55 - Chapter Two with Cathy Thorpe, President and CEO at Nurse Next Door
Tess and Alisha sit down with Cathy Thorpe, President and CEO at Nurse Next Door for an intimate conversation on how she has navigated personal tragedy while continuing to show up as a leader and mother. Recently named one of the recipients of ...
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Episode 55
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Episode 54: Welcome to the Talent Academy
Alisha and Tess spill all the details on their newly launched Talent Academy, a membership based network specifically created for the Retail community! Learn what you can expect from your membership, who should sign up and what our itention is ...
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Episode 54
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Episode 53 - Chapter Two with Nicole Smith, Founder and CEO at Flytography
Alisha and Tess sit down with Founder and CEO at Flytographer, Nicole Smith, to chat about her journey as an entrepreneur and how she was able to prioritize her own well being while scaling a very hig...
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Episode 53
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28:00
Episode 52 - 2023 Year End Learnings and Gratitude
The sparkle shirts are back! This only means one thing...Tess and Alisha are celebrating the holidays and reflecting back on the year with learnings and gratitude. Though its not all sparkles and glitter, tears are shed and real conversations a...
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Episode 52
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29:32
Episode 51 - Chapter Two with Jenn Harper, Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty
Tess and Alisha sit down with Cheekbone Beauty Founder and CEO, Jenn Harper. This moving conversation centres around Jenn's journey into sobriety and how it impacted her rise and success in the bea...
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Episode 51
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32:22
Episode 50 - Meet our Team: Jessica Hajsan, Managing Partner, Toronto
Tess and Alisha are thrilled to introduce the Managing Partner behind their newly launched Toronto office Jessica Hajsan! Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her Executive career in global retail. She also has a few surprise...
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Episode 50
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Episode 49 - Meet our Team: Crystal Bootsma, VP of People + Operations
Buckle up! Alisha and Tess could not be more excited to introduce the brains behind the operation, Crystal Bootsma, VP of People + Operations at Eleven Eleven Group of Companies. Learn about Crystal's impressive and diverse career path, what it...
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Episode 49
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29:47
Episode 48 - Sober Curious with Alisha + Tess
Alisha and Tess share their personal experience with sober curiousity and dive into topics like their intention, inspiration, setting themselves up for success, learnings and what's next for them both.
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Episode 48
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18:29
Episode 47 - The Round Up! Business + Personal updates
Join Tess and Alisha for their first ever round up episode! They are giving a behind the scenes update on a new and exciting product launch, insight and perspective on the job market, a mental health check-in and some fun and (and viral!) perso...
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Episode 47
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31:31
Episode 46 - Setbacks and Glimmers: How to Have an Entrepreneurial Mindset
Alisha and Tess dive into a useful mindset tool that has served them well on their entrepreneurship journey. They chat about the concept of focusing on "glimmers" and how to navigate setbacks and triggers. Join Alisha and Tess as they talk thro...
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Episode 46
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15:51
Episode 45: Hiring Trend - Skill vs Experience Based Hiring
Join Tess and Alisha as they discuss a new hiring trend focused on assessing skills vs experience and what this means for both candidates and hiring managers alike. They chat through the pro's and con's and also share their personal opinion on ...
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Episode 45
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Episode 44: Preparing for a pitch, tangible tools and practices to set you up for success
Alisha and Tess are are discussing tools, both mindful and practical how to best set yourself up for success when pitching your business. As individuals who have delivered thousands of pitches to CEO's, Founders and Board Members, Tess and Alis...
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Episode 44
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23:41
Episode 43: Chapter Two with Celine Tedrassi, Founder of Hammam Spa and Cela Skincare
Alisha and Tess sit down with Celine Tadrissi, Spa Director, Owner, and Founder of the award winning Hammam Spa in Toronto. She is also the founder of luxuryskincare brand, Céla. Prior to starting her life as an entrepreneur, Celine studied...
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Episode 43
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28:32
Episode 42: Manifesting - The Creative Process to Writing Your Own Story
Tess and Alisha introduce their signature 5 Steps to Manifestation, the creative process to writing your own story. Follow along as they create action, intention and proactive steps to support you in creating the life you desire.
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Episode 42
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24:00
Episode 41: Chapter Two with Lyndsey Dyer, Executive Vice President at The Coaching Studio
Alisha and Tess sit down with Lyndsey Dyer, Executive Vice President at The Coaching Studio (an award winning Leadership Development company) to talk about her (inspiring!) non-linear path that led he...
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Episode 41
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45:46
Episode 40: Chapter Two with Courtney Khimji, Founder and CEO of Chimera Collective
Alisha and Tess sit down with Courtney Khimji, Founder and CEO of Chimera Collective (an international lifestyle Public Relations firm based in Toronto) to chat about life as an entrepreneur! Courtney generously shares with us about her decisio...
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Episode 40
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Episode 39: Manifesting Myths Unlocked
Alisha and Tess sit down to chat and debunk common mainfestation myths. They share a strong belief that manifestation paired with meditation is transformative and allows you to harness RESULTS. While there are so many people talking about manif...
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Episode 39
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14:48