Speaking

One-Time or Series of Talks Can Be Customized

Popular Topics

Job Search & Acquisition

The Six Strategies that will Land you a Better Job Quickly, Confidently, and with Lots More Money
Own Your Career: How to Steer Your Career For Long-Term Success
Get More Interviews: Unlock Your Next Opportunity
Get More Offers: Learn How To Ace Your Interview and Land More Offers
Leverage LinkedIn To Land a Lucrative Livelihood

Tech Industry

Insider Interview Tips in Tech
Tech Industry Insights & Recruitment Strategy
Cracking the Silicon Ceiling - How to Land a Great Job in Tech
How to Land a Job in Tech, Even if You’re Not Technical

Salary Negotiation

Moving On Up! Ways to Increase Your Salary With Your Next Career Move
Money Talks: How to Negotiate your Salary and Earn what You Deserve
Negotiations: Show Me the Money

Graduating MBAs & Undergrads

So You’ve Got an Offer, Now What?
The Guaranteed Way to Land a Job in 6 Months or Less
No Work Visa, No Problem: Hidden Strategies to Land a Great Job For International Students

First Year MBAs & Undergrad Juniors

Internship Success
Make The Most of Your MBA: Top 20 Things I Wish I Knew When I Embarked on My MBA 20 Years Ago
What Should Gen Z–And Now Alpha–Be Thinking About in Terms of Higher Education & Long-Term Career Strategies? It’s Not Necessarily What You Think!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Leveling the Playing Field for Underrepresented Talent
Why Tech Recruiting is Biased and How you Can Circumvent the Obstacles
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
How To Work The Hiring System To Bypass Systemic Biases

Leadership

Building Psychologically Safe Teams
Becoming A Great Manager: The Ten Steps To Go From The Dregs to the Hilltops of Leadership

“A great big THANK YOU for your willingness to give of your time and share your expertise, knowledge, and perspective on the Tech Sector with the Columbia Business School community this evening per your discussion “Cracking the Silicon Ceiling: How to Find a Job in Tech”. The event was informative and helpful and a great success! I know each of the participants appreciated your taking the time to speak with them to share your insights on hiring trends and pursuing career opportunities in Tech. Thank you again for paying it forward to our alumni and EMBA students. We are so grateful for your ongoing partnership with the CMC.”

“Thank you for your presentation; I find that a lot of career-oriented presentationsare often vague, but yours was very insightful and helpful.”

“Thank you! That was the most informative presentation and a huge help.”

“Thanks so much for leading such an amazing CBS alumni talk this week on how to get a job intech! I found it super helpful to learn more about how hiring happens atthe big tech companies and found in particular the pay scale opportunities incredibly helpful.”

“Hey Alan, just want to let you know that I sat in on your masterclass today. I heard you out clearlyon the points you were making — this was great and time well spent.”

“As a black man in the tech industry for over 15 years, I’ve experienced first-hand the biasembedded into the social construct seemingly ubiquitous in tech companies. Alan’spresentation on Combating Bias in the Interview Process at BITConwas a pivotal experience filled with profound authenticity that offeredrelevant insight into why recruiting in the tech industry is biased. His presentation offeredinvaluable advice on circumventing those obstacles. As an alumnus of Kadima’s career acceleratorprogram – I highly recommend this program and undoubtedly plan to work with them again.”

Generally speaking, great preso. I've been fortunate to work for some of the big fancy tech names that came up, so I've had exposure to some of the practices covered here. That said, I learned a lot as well and it never hurts to be reminded of the importance of practice. Thank you!

Alan - thanks for bringing your positive energy and light hearted spirit to what can be an overwhelming and emotionally heavy process.

Excellent webinar with lots of good info and actionable advice!

I thought the info share was very organized the presenter Alan was very clear and his support was excellent

Appreciated the candid and straightforward style of Alan's presentation, and the slides were very helpful. He gave me plenty to think about.

Appreciate the radical candor paired with a great sense of humor!

Alan is genuine and straight forward. He does what he says he will and can do. Clearly I'm a fan.

Fabulous concepts and great presenter. Very real.

Thank you for sharing! I found the information you provided valuable, especially the GROWTH model!

It was thorough and insightful. It breathes a new confidence in me. So, thank you

Thanks for the confidence demonstrated in the workshop!! Look forward to working with you and your team!

I think the presentation was very clear and so insightful, I learned so much thank you again!

Overall, you are clearly striving to be honest and thoughtful in your approach to attendees questions, which I appreciated.

Loved the interaction, sincerity, and positivity of the overall presentation.

Events & Speaking

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His experience spans working in a wide range of functions, including: Marketing, Customer Success, Technical Support, Product Operations, Program Management and Business Development.

Over the last 30 years, Alan has worked at some of the best companies in the world including Google, American Express, Facebook, and Salesforce, as well as startups, VCs, and even minor league baseball.

As a media guest and speaker, he is transparent about the ups and downs of the hiring process, his career journey, and the truths he's learned along the way.

Alan has become an authentic, human capital thought leader possessing insider knowledge of how to crack the code to really uplevel a career.

Kadima Careers has served hundreds of clients and dozens of organizations, including: non-profits, colleges and universities, and corporations. He is a sought after Speaker, Trainer, DEI Consultant, Podcast Host, and TV and Media Guest.

Alan is particularly passionate about opening career doors at leading companies for individuals in underrepresented groups: women, Latinx, BIPOC, LGBTQAI+, veterans, and those that identify as neurodiverse.