In this honest and energizing conversation, The Fearless Career Moves Podcast host Richa Bansal sits down with Alan Stein—former Google executive and CEO of Kadima Careers—to pull back the curtain on what’s really holding ambitious professionals back in today’s job market.

Together, they dive into the harsh realities of modern hiring: why qualified candidates get ghosted, how bias creeps into every stage of the recruitment process, and what you can actually do to turn things around.

But this episode goes beyond résumés and salary bumps.

Richa and Alan explore the pivotal role that relationships and networking play in propelling your career forward. Discover how building genuine connections can open doors, foster personal growth, and completely transform your professional path. Packed with real-life stories and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a must-listen if you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start taking control of your career.

The views and opinions shared by our guest, are their own and do not reflect those of any organizations, employers, or associations they are affiliated with. All insights are shared in a personal capacity.

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Alan Stein is the Founder & CEO of Kadima Careers, on a mission to accelerate 1 million careers by 2040. A former Google “Manager of the Year,” he’s led global teams at Meta, Salesforce, and American Express—and now empowers professionals to land top-tier roles and build generational wealth. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ownyourcareer/ https://www.kadimacareers.com