Skill Sharp: The Podcast
The Podcast is an interactive and entertaining analysis of the business landscape, key trends of the marketplace, and how to be or stay competitive professionally. Hosted by three media industry insiders, Mike, Todd, and Brian, who collectively have over 60 years of Talent Acquisition (Recruiting) & Human Resources experience working for some of the largest, most well-known media brands in the world. Subscribe to Skill Sharp: The Podcast and download fresh perspective every Thursday to stay sharp!
Featured Episodes
Career Pivot
In the first edition of Skill Sharp: The Podcast, hosts Mike, Todd, and Brian dive headfirst into the confusion and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss job market trends and provide actionable steps prof...
Recent Episodes
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Skill Sharp: The Podcast - The Value Of Being Early To The Metaverse - Part 2 with Rodney Morris
Web3, Crypto, NFTs & The Creator Economy Featuring Rodney Morris - Part 1
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Skill Sharp: The Podcast - Activating Next-Level Thinking Featuring Executive Producer, LaFern Cusack
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About the Hosts
Brian Wright
Brian Wright is the Co-Founder & President of Max Edwards Company. MEC is a business consulting and professional development firm specializing in growth and engagement strategies for companies, communities, and individual professionals.
Brian has nearly 25 years of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition experience working for some of the largest media and entertainment brands in the world. (i.e., Universal Studios, House of Blues, Disney, Warner Bros., FOX Sports) Over his tenure in television, Brian led diverse teams that planned and executed major projects such as the launch of nine new broadcast and cable networks.
Following his career in corporate, Brian made the pivot to consulting where he leverages recruiting expertise and professional development strategies to help businesses build high-performing teams. Over the past four years, Brian has expanded his services to business development and strategic advisement for corporations, foundations, and non-profits. Also, he provides executive coaching and professional development strategies for professionals, recent graduates, and veterans. Our signature program is the AT&T Veterans Media Fellowship, which is in its second year and has doubled in size.
Todd Nakasone
Todd Nakasone is the Co-Founder of Targa Talent Group which provides Talent Acquisition Advisory and Consulting services to the Media, SaaS, FinTech, Electric Vehicle industries. His Talent Acquisition and Executive search career spans 26 years working for some of the world’s largest media brands such as Warner Bros. NBCUniversal, Disney & FOX Television Group. During his career he’s placed executives in Production, TV Development, Legal, PR, Operations, Marketing, Technology, Finance/Accounting and Sales.
Todd started his career in corporate as a Financial Analyst, but transitioned to Recruiting to help his candidates pursue their career aspirations.
Mike Daniels
Mike Daniels is an independent recruitment consultant who has over 20 years of experience partnering with numerous media and entertainment organizations to staff critical roles in engineering/technology, product, marketing, accounting/finance, business development, and television production.
His clients include:
• Warner Bros
• FOX Entertainment Group
• FOX Networks Group
• Viacom/CBS
• NBCUniversal