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Podcasts
The Leaders List Show
In this episode of The Leaders List Show, Kathleen Steffey, Founder & CEO of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, discusses today’s evolving hiring landscape and why more candidates don’t always lead to better hiring outcomes. She shares insights on the role of AI in recruiting, the importance of human expertise, and strategies for helping organizations identify and attract top talent in an increasingly competitive market.
Growth Xperts Podcast
Kathleen Steffey was featured on the Growth Xperts Podcast, where she shared her perspective on using AI to enhance human connection in business development. In conversation with host Derek Colin, Kathleen breaks down how tools like Gemini can support content creation and outreach, while emphasizing the importance of personalization and authenticity.
The Growth Switch Podcast
Join Kathleen Steffey, CEO and founder of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, on The Growth Switch podcast as she shares her journey from a college HR intern to leading a premier recruiting firm. Learn how she leverages tech, marketing, and strategic candidate engagement to help companies scale, attract top talent, and build lasting impact.
Circumstance Podcast
In Episode 3 of the RIF’d series, host Gina Cafasso chats with Kathleen Steffey, CEO of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, about the emotional and strategic realities of layoffs. Kathleen shares insights from executive search on how RIF decisions are made, what recruiters look for during transitions, and how AI is shaping hiring.
Riderflex Podcast
The recruiting industry has transformed dramatically, yet hiring challenges remain. On the Riderflex podcast, Kathleen Steffey, CEO of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, shares insights on how hiring strategies have evolved, key lessons from 2024’s recruiting landscape, and what hiring managers can do to plan for the future.
Executive Evolution
Federal Drive
Kathleen’s community work with the STAR Network is being heard across the radio waves in this episode of the Federal News Network podcast.
In this volunteer-based program, business executives around the Tampa Bay area work closely with Special Operations Forces (SOF) and provide tools to help navigate their job search. The retiring SOF leaders have decades of military experience and are now seeking a fresh start in the civilian workforce. =
Rebels with a Heart
In this episode, Kathleen discusses many of the changes she has seen in her 25 years of recruiting experience. The most significant shift is that employees want more than merely a place to work. Don’t miss Kathleen’s explanation of how this transformation changed how businesses attract and retain the best talent.
These rebel leaders are creating a new reality filled with a higher purpose for their people, business, and community + how their values are building a better workplace, home life, and world with a higher degree of happiness for everyone to thrive.
RecruitingDaily Podcast
Kathleen Steffey is once again joining William Tincup on the RecruitingDaily Podcast. They dive deep into the buzz around the 3 R’s, which emerged due to the pandemic, and how it altered how businesses do business.
The RecruitingDaily podcast series focuses on real conversations with thought leaders and expert practitioners in HR and talent acquisition.
Saul Searching
Do hiring managers pay more attention to executive search firms than corporate recruiters? Back by popular demand, Kathleen Steffey joins the Saul Searching Podcast to discuss the finer points of conducting an executive or retained search. Listen to get the inside scoop on how executive search firms receive this attention.
The Saul Recruitment Podcast tackles fun topics in the areas of recruitment, job searching, mindset, business practices, technology, marketing, culture, service, behavior.
ERE Media
In this webinar collaboration with ERE Media, Joshua Jones hosts Kathleen Steffey and Amber Wishart to delve into the topic of bridging the Talent Acquisition (TA) Knowledge Gap in the remote environment. The discussion focuses on four strategic initiatives to address this gap and enhance the remote talent acquisition landscape.
These initiatives include prioritizing automation and efficiency, leveraging remote learning platforms, establishing flagship project teams, and fostering impactful and meaningful TA team meetings. Watch as we explore these key efforts to advance and connect the world of remote talent acquisition.
In the News
Naviga is actively sought out by authors, journalists, and others for our Marketing, Operations, Finance & Accounting, and Sales Recruiting expertise. Check out this timeline of Naviga featured in the news.
Why Choose Naviga?
We Deliver. They Talk.
There are many recruiting companies out there, and Naviga seems to be a step above the rest—more professional, more straightforward, and truly concerned about the person they’re interacting with.
James Scott, Wholesale Sales Representative
Placed with our client C&B Equipment
Working with Naviga made me feel like I had a partner who was very invested in me and that made the entire experience simple. Someone who could reach out to the company so I didn’t have to do all of the legwork. I could really focus on what mattered to me.
Robyn Spanier, Senior Director of New Business Intake
Placed with our client DLA Piper
After my first conversation with Naviga, I had a really good feeling about Bounce Curl. Just to have someone be there for the candidate is a huge, huge deal. Otherwise, we’re just names on paper.
Blessly Thomas, Marketing Manager
Placed with our client Bounce Curl
I wanted to thank you for being responsible for this amazing new opportunity. Today was my first day and I felt like I was in Oz. I stepped out of a black and white old life into a new life in technicolor. You are my Glenda. Thank you!
Amrita, Placed with our client
Briggs Equipment
Naviga did a great job at outlining the job and giving me the resources so that I was prepared come interview time.
Jason Johnson, Regional Sales Manager
Placed with our client ASC Engineered
Thank you for a job well done! Your hire is doing excellent. We will be contacting you for asssitance to recruit our Q4 sales rep hire in the next few months.
Executive Leader
Dimension Design
Naviga’s response time, as far as the cycle from needing to hire to we have hired, was timely. I definitely felt like whenever needed, Tracey or Kathleen would reach out. There was constant communication.
Cara Swanson
Business Development, Equipco
My biggest takeaway from working with Naviga was the communication piece. It was how professionally Naviga presented themselves. It was making sure they were also looking out for my best interest.
Leonard Trinidad, Vice President of Sales
Placed with our Client SolveHR
Our recent Director of Sales hire is doing amazing – a rock star! He’s a true coach, cheerleader, and he has fun with his team. He’s bringing in more than impressive numbers Q1 – ranked as #1 across the entire company.
John Makarewicz
President, Mark Spain Real Estate
THANK YOU very much for all your help in discovering Tyler. He’s been fantastic! As a result, we would like you to work on another search for a different department ASAP!
Kaori Pearson
Interpreter/Translator, Mizuno
The individualized service was the best part about working with Naviga. Between Kathleen and Gina we were able to zero in on exactly what I was looking for, they were able to understand what was important to me and the feedback was continual. I’ve had situations where companies go silent for a month and that was not the case with Naviga.
Mike Goddard
VP of Sales, Dekoron Unitherm
It’s been a very personalized experience, a structured experience, and one that I’m an advocate of and would support entirely for other people. I look forward to referring new candidates for Naviga’s other opportunities!
Brian Buzak, Enterprise Account Executive
Placed with our client Kore.ai
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