https://prattpodcasting.com/shows/hiring-confessional en-us Business Hiring Confessional Hiring Confessional isn’t your typical career advice podcast. This is where we dig into the good, bad, and ugly of the hiring world—bad interviews, candidate horror stories, company blunders, stealth replacements, resume spam, and everything in between. Hosted by Michael Hayes of Momentum Hiring Solutions, each episode pulls back the curtain on the hiring process with raw commentary, industry guests, and stories that employers and employees are usually too polite to share. Hiring Confessional isn’t your typical career advice podcast. This is where we dig into the good, bad, and ugly of the hiring world—bad interviews, candidate horror stories, company blunders, stealth replacements, resume spam, and everything in between. Hosted by Michael Hayes of Momentum Hiring Solutions, each episode pulls back the curtain on the hiring process with raw commentary, industry guests, and stories that employers and employees are usually too polite to share. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:18:01 -0700 webmaster@starworldwidenetworks.com (Pratt Podcasting) Mike Hayes no Star Worldwide Networks Starworldwidenetworks123@gmail.com https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/starworldwidenetworks/shows/itunes-images/6mZw1NEe81bd3t42LLLySy5ez9vr7dx6m0ucDprT.png https://prattpodcasting.com/shows/hiring-confessional Hiring Confessional Katee Van Horn, founder of VH Included Consulting and Coaching, joins The Hiring Confessional to talk about what companies get right—and wrong—about hiring, leadership, culture, and inclusion. Drawing on more than 20 years in HR and people leadership, Katee shares what employees really want, why good people leave, where companies miss the mark, and what it actually takes to build a workplace where people want to stay. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> Katee Van Horn, founder of VH Included Consulting and Coaching, joins The Hiring Confessional to talk about what companies get right—and wrong—about hiring, leadership, culture, and inclusion. Drawing on more than 20 years in HR and people leadership, Katee shares what employees really want, why good people leave, where companies miss the mark, and what it actually takes to build a workplace where people want to stay. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> 8922861a-e2cb-425c-bfe0-7829c66f177e Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:34:39 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Mark Asher, Senior Partner at Southwest Wealth Strategies, joins The Hiring Confessional to talk about a career that has taken him from co-hosting the legendary Gambo & Ash on KTAR to hosting Business for Breakfast on Money Radio and building a successful career in financial services. We talk about getting fired, starting over, networking, building relationships, and how skills from one career can translate into success in a completely different industry. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> Mark Asher, Senior Partner at Southwest Wealth Strategies, joins The Hiring Confessional to talk about a career that has taken him from co-hosting the legendary Gambo & Ash on KTAR to hosting Business for Breakfast on Money Radio and building a successful career in financial services. We talk about getting fired, starting over, networking, building relationships, and how skills from one career can translate into success in a completely different industry. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> e53b14ea-f47e-430f-8bbb-c4750f613b9b Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:38:07 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Jeff Swanson, CEO of One Step Beyond, joins The Hiring Confessional to discuss how his nonprofit helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build meaningful careers and more independent lives. We also explore why more employers are discovering that inclusive hiring isn't just the right thing to do—it's a smart business decision. Jeff shares how the organization prepares individuals for success, partners with employers, and challenges long-held misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> Jeff Swanson, CEO of One Step Beyond, joins The Hiring Confessional to discuss how his nonprofit helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build meaningful careers and more independent lives. We also explore why more employers are discovering that inclusive hiring isn't just the right thing to do—it's a smart business decision. Jeff shares how the organization prepares individuals for success, partners with employers, and challenges long-held misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> 2e4ce9ad-f2c3-47ab-8108-f7d57ee5ddf3 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:28:49 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Mary Foote, Director of the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, joins Hiring Confessional to discuss Arizona's skilled trades workforce, apprenticeship programs, workforce development, and the growing impact of AI on hiring and education. We explore employer challenges, career pathways, and why investing in the next generation of skilled workers is critical to Arizona's economic future. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> Mary Foote, Director of the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, joins Hiring Confessional to discuss Arizona's skilled trades workforce, apprenticeship programs, workforce development, and the growing impact of AI on hiring and education. We explore employer challenges, career pathways, and why investing in the next generation of skilled workers is critical to Arizona's economic future. <p> #PrattPodcasting </p> 5a007e23-df35-48ff-bb2c-6407a870b015 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:22:42 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional McKenna Martin and Kaitlyn Anderson, students at Grand Canyon University, join Hiring Confessional to discuss internships, job interviews, networking, AI in education, and preparing for life after college. We explore what today's students are experiencing, how technology is changing the classroom, and why building relationships may be more important than ever for career success. <p> #PrattPodcasting #PrattMarketingAgency </p> McKenna Martin and Kaitlyn Anderson, students at Grand Canyon University, join Hiring Confessional to discuss internships, job interviews, networking, AI in education, and preparing for life after college. We explore what today's students are experiencing, how technology is changing the classroom, and why building relationships may be more important than ever for career success. <p> #PrattPodcasting #PrattMarketingAgency </p> 8a79c92c-4732-4370-8b26-69835bf324f0 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:28:44 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Tom Sullivan, COO of Air2O, joins Hiring Confessional to discuss leadership, company growth, hiring challenges, and building strong teams in manufacturing and HVAC. We cover workforce development, operational excellence, recruiting in a competitive market, and lessons learned from helping scale a growing organization. <p> PrattPodcasting </p> Tom Sullivan, COO of Air2O, joins Hiring Confessional to discuss leadership, company growth, hiring challenges, and building strong teams in manufacturing and HVAC. We cover workforce development, operational excellence, recruiting in a competitive market, and lessons learned from helping scale a growing organization. <p> PrattPodcasting </p> 4449d93e-409d-4f8a-b1f2-d950d6790c45 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:58:38 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Legendary Arizona DJ, media personality, and Star Worldwide Networks/Pratt Marketing Agency owner Dave Pratt joins Michael Hayes on The Hiring Confessional to discuss hiring, leadership, employee retention, personal branding, and today’s evolving media landscape. The episode also features constructive hiring tips for businesses from Momentum Hiring Solutions, along with insight into building long-term teams, adapting to change, and staying relevant in business. <p>#StarWorldwideNetworks #PrattMarketingAgency</p>  Legendary Arizona DJ, media personality, and Star Worldwide Networks/Pratt Marketing Agency owner Dave Pratt joins Michael Hayes on The Hiring Confessional to discuss hiring, leadership, employee retention, personal branding, and today’s evolving media landscape. The episode also features constructive hiring tips for businesses from Momentum Hiring Solutions, along with insight into building long-term teams, adapting to change, and staying relevant in business. <p>#StarWorldwideNetworks #PrattMarketingAgency</p>  0e6301dc-3afa-4457-9a50-4aa6e3ee3135 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:06:49 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Alan Saquella has spent 30 years catching liars — as a Professor at Embry-Riddle and Director of Investigations at Verensics. In this episode, he breaks down how to tell the difference between nervous and deceptive, whether hiring managers can spot a liar, and the worst interview lie he’s ever caught. <p> If you’ve ever wondered whether the person across from you is telling the truth, this one’s for you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ </p> Alan Saquella has spent 30 years catching liars — as a Professor at Embry-Riddle and Director of Investigations at Verensics. In this episode, he breaks down how to tell the difference between nervous and deceptive, whether hiring managers can spot a liar, and the worst interview lie he’s ever caught. <p> If you’ve ever wondered whether the person across from you is telling the truth, this one’s for you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ </p> a83aaf32-5bfc-4cba-aca2-5fab22659411 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:41:06 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Michael Bassett, Senior Recruiting Manager for Hospitality, joins The Hiring Confessional to share his hiring strategies and process. Great conversation packed with do's and don'ts for both job seekers and hiring managers. Michael Bassett, Senior Recruiting Manager for Hospitality, joins The Hiring Confessional to share his hiring strategies and process. Great conversation packed with do's and don'ts for both job seekers and hiring managers. 652818dc-62b5-4c73-92e1-a10744ce462e Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:22:01 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Leanne Lesaffre, owner of T.A.C.T. (Trauma and Casualty Team), joins Hiring Confessional to talk about what hiring actually looks like in the real world. From work ethic and being on time to what “growth” really means, this episode cuts through the noise. We also get into running a business in a tough industry, hiring the right people, and why accountability still matters. Straightforward, practical, and based on real experience. Leanne Lesaffre, owner of T.A.C.T. (Trauma and Casualty Team), joins Hiring Confessional to talk about what hiring actually looks like in the real world. From work ethic and being on time to what “growth” really means, this episode cuts through the noise. We also get into running a business in a tough industry, hiring the right people, and why accountability still matters. Straightforward, practical, and based on real experience. cf2db4c6-6d17-4dbc-bb6c-1c5f23471a7e Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:07:57 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional In this episode of Hiring Confessional, we sit down with Russ Law, CEO of Verensics, to talk about what’s actually broken in hiring today. We cover the disconnect between employers and candidates, how AI is changing recruiting, and the mistakes companies keep making. A straightforward conversation about hiring, leadership, and what works in the real world. In this episode of Hiring Confessional, we sit down with Russ Law, CEO of Verensics, to talk about what’s actually broken in hiring today. We cover the disconnect between employers and candidates, how AI is changing recruiting, and the mistakes companies keep making. A straightforward conversation about hiring, leadership, and what works in the real world. 15aa6028-c84b-45ad-946e-2f91b4c6eac2 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:01:11 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional In this episode of Hiring Confessional, we sit down with Seann Richardson, Partner & Co-Founder of Ascentria Search Partners, to discuss the real disconnect between job seekers, employers, and HR in today’s hiring market. We cover how AI is changing recruiting and how it impacts both candidates and companies, share real-world (and sometimes funny) hiring stories, and break down the realities of hourly recruiting models versus traditional approaches. A candid, practical conversation about what’s actually happening in hiring — not the polished version. In this episode of Hiring Confessional, we sit down with Seann Richardson, Partner & Co-Founder of Ascentria Search Partners, to discuss the real disconnect between job seekers, employers, and HR in today’s hiring market. We cover how AI is changing recruiting and how it impacts both candidates and companies, share real-world (and sometimes funny) hiring stories, and break down the realities of hourly recruiting models versus traditional approaches. A candid, practical conversation about what’s actually happening in hiring — not the polished version. 9debb84f-651b-4494-9fc8-3b02980922b6 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:35:22 -0700 0:00:00 Hiring Confessional Today I’m sitting down with Linda Williams — a longtime Phoenix news anchor who spent decades telling the stories behind Arizona’s businesses and workforce. <p> Now we’re flipping the mic to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to hiring, leadership, and the people side of business. </p> Today I’m sitting down with Linda Williams — a longtime Phoenix news anchor who spent decades telling the stories behind Arizona’s businesses and workforce. <p> Now we’re flipping the mic to talk about what really goes on behind the scenes when it comes to hiring, leadership, and the people side of business. </p> 2412ec25-5e08-4c79-bb3f-1688efcce801 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:33:54 -0700 0:00:00