#38: Finding Your True Calling with Adam Posner

On this weeks episode of Spin It, Stephynie enjoyed speaking with her dear friend and colleague Adam Posner. Adam is the Founder and President of NHP Talent Group: A Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process and operations. 

Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the very tough and highly complicated advertising world in NYC. He  led account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM and digital ad agencies in NYC like VaynerMedia and EP+Co for Major Clients like Verizon, Pepsi and British Airways. 

He is also the host of the popular podcast, #ThePOZcast- showcasing experts that come from the World of Talent, HR and everyone in between that has something to share that his listeners can learn from. The Goal of the podcast is to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your career forward. 

Timestamps: 

00:00- Spin It! Intro 
00:32- Adam Posner Intro
02:03- Adam’s Early Years
07:37- Adam’s Journey At The University of Buffalo 
10:34- Getting Kicked Out Of Business School
12:30- The Hustle 
13:41- Working At Vayner Media 
21:33- Beyond Vayner Media
23:45- Becoming An Entrepreneur 
26:04- Experience Or Education 
27:17- Calculating Risk In Recruiting
35:21- Creating #ThePozcast 
43:17- Becoming An Author 
47:30- Taking Ownership Of Your Life/Career 
48:00- Social Media & Important Links 
48:22- Spin It! Outro

Social Media & Important Links -

Website: NHPtalentgroup.com
Podcast: thepozcast.com