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Podcasts
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.
Working with Naviga really made the hiring process easy for me. I was fearful of getting back out there and looking for something but they really made it a pleasant experience.
Mina Patel, Director of Business Development
Placed with our client Nix United
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
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.
Jamy Parker, Sr. Sales Executive
Placed with our client Selerix Systems
The thing that really stood out to me about working with Naviga was the shared investment. The recruiter, the company, and I all wanted it to work and we worked together towards that goal. Overall, it was a nice experience.
Bill Menaghan, Senior Sales Director
Selerix Systems
Naviga has a team of good listeners and asked some great questions when learning about us. They had the desire and ability to customize a search to our needs. Naviga listened to our ideas and were able to overlay them with their expertise to find us some great salespeople.
Sven Kins
Managing Director, Cook M&A
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
We partnered with Naviga for a number of reasons. First, they were excellent communicators. They already had knowledge of the commercial industry, but they quickly got a sense of our business by listening to us and asking great questions. Next, the Naviga team was professional, approachable, and knowledgeable. Specifically, they had an extensive grasp of the European market with a specialization in sales. They also have a team of skilled recruiters and use a proven recruiting process based on years of experience and expertise. And finally, Naviga really formed a partnership with ITN. They were consultative and took the time to understand our needs without overselling.
Heike Tobin
Senior Recruiter, ITN Productions
I am a firm believer in communication and good communication really helped set Naviga apart from the other recruiting firms that I was working with. I was always in the know and any questions I had were always answered on the spot.
Jason Abbey, Director of Enterprise Sales
Spectrio
I felt very comfortable and confident in what Briggs was looking for. I could tell that you had worked with this company before and had a good feel for them. And that meant a lot.
David Fee, Sales Manager
Placed with our client Briggs Equipment
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
Throughout the whole process, I felt so prepared by the Naviga Team. Everyone at Naviga was super helpful at prepping me to understand the purpose of the interview and who I was meeting with.
Jose Rios, Territory Sales Manager
Placed with our client HTS TentiQ
The difference between working with Naviga and other recruiting firms is that Naviga stuck with me the entire time and truly helped me along the path to making sure that I was successful.
TC Ford, Leader of Business Innovation
Placed with our Client D&H
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