Season 1

Most people approach executive search like a transaction: apply, wait, hope. In reality, the senior job market is relationship-first… and trust is the real currency. In this episode, Rachel Bourne sits down with executive search leader Finley Konrade to unpack how recruiter relationships actually wo...

What really happens behind closed doors during an executive search? In this episode of The Shift Show, Rachel sits down with Mike Bergen, Global HR Practice Leader at Kingsley Gate, to break down the real hiring process, the unwritten rules candidates never hear, and how leaders are evaluated in a w...

What does it mean to lead like a human in the middle of digital disruption, AI, and constant change? In this episode of The Shift Show, Rachel Bourne sits down with executive coach and bestselling author Adam Weber (Lead Like a Human) to uncover why listening (not just leading) is today’s ultimate l...

Big Question: Why are equally qualified people getting hired (or promoted?) while you’re still waiting? Short Answer: They’ve turned their reputation into a brand—and James Ellis shows you how to do the same in under a week. Most of us can describe Apple or Nike in three words, but freeze when we ha...

The future of work isn’t coming—it’s already here. And in this new world, adaptability isn’t optional—it’s the foundation for success. In this episode of The Shift Show, host Rachel Bourne sits down with Ross Thornley, CEO & Co-Founder of AQai, to unpack why adaptability is the single most important...

Episode 7: Tech & Data Mini-Series – Part 2 Title: Beating the Bot, Building Trust, and Thinking Critically in the AI Age Welcome back to Part 2 of our Tech & Data Proficiency series. This episode goes beyond the buzzwords and dives into how real professionals use tech fluency and data savviness to ...

Welcome back to The Shift Show—the podcast that helps ambitious professionals future-proof their careers and lead confidently in a rapidly changing world. This week kicks off a 2-part mini-series on one of the most misunderstood (and mission-critical) areas of work today: Tech & Data Proficiency. In...

The job market is noisy, the advice is conflicting, and burnout is real. So how do you actually stand out without losing your sanity (or your soul)? In this episode of The Shift Show, I sit down with Anna Morgan, career coach, recruiter, and founder of Career BFF, to unpack what it really takes to s...

Level Up Without Burning Out: Personal Management and Resilience in a Changing World with guest Executive Coaches, Patti O’Neal & Dr. Bonnie Maitlen Episode Summary: In this episode of The Shift Show, host Rachel Bourne explores the core of personal leadership with two powerhouse executive coaches, ...

The Shift Show is your weekly guide to navigating the rapidly changing world of work — without losing your mind (or your career momentum). Hosted by Rachel Bourne, a systems architect and HR insider, this show breaks down workplace trends, AI disruption, and burnout recovery into real talk and actio...