Beyond the Résumé: Building Trust, Character, & Competence | Season 2, Episode 3

Beyond the Résumé: Building Trust, Character, & Competence | Season 2, Episode 3

In this episode of the God as CEO Podcast, Mrs. Vera Sablah, a seasoned professional with 11 years of experience, shares her journey and insights as a "people servant" in the world of Human Resources. Currently serving as a Head of HR & ADMIN at Jobberman Ghana, Vera discusses recruitment, leadership, soft skills, employment and employer dichotomies. Key Discussion Points: 1. Faith and Professionalism: As a person of faith, Vera explores the synergy between spirituality and work. She emphasizes that hard work is a tool for growth and that believers should see their employment as an opportunity to serve with excellence. 2. The Reality of Modern Recruitment: Vera provides a behind-the-scenes look at how recruiters use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter candidates and why "multi-purpose" resume's often fail. She stresses the importance of personal branding and warns that social media profiles, especially LinkedIn, are frequently the first point of contact for recruiters. 3. Character Over Qualifications: A recurring theme is that while technical skills and resume's get candidates through the door, it is character and soft skills that sustain a career. Vera identifies punctuality, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication as critical traits that are often more valuable to employers than technical ability alone. 4. The Future of Work and AI: Addressing the rise of technology, Vera argues that AI is a tool for enhancement, not just a replacement for human roles. She emphasizes that while AI can generate reports, it lacks the human "feeling" and the ability to provide deep interpretation, which remains a vital human skill. 5. Navigating the Workplace as a Woman: Vera speaks passionately about the challenges women face in balancing family and career. She advocates for better organizational systems, such as hybrid work and flexible policies, to ensure that women do not have to choose between their professional advancement and their families. 6. The Foundation of Success: The episode concludes with advice for parents on raising the next generation of workers. Vera links professional discipline and responsibility back to simple childhood chores, like laying one's bed, suggesting that consistency in small tasks builds the foundation for a successful career.This conversation serves as a comprehensive guide for job seekers, employees, and leaders looking to master the intersection of character, faith, and career growth. #GodAsCEO #BeyondTheResume #EmployeeOfTrust #Leadership #FaithAndWork #CareerGrowth #ChristianProfessional #WorkplaceCulture

Beyond the Résumé: Building Trust, Character, & Competence

In this episode of the God as CEO Podcast, Mrs. Vera Sablah, a seasoned professional with 11 years of experience, shares her journey and insights as a "people servant" in the world of Human Resources. Currently serving as a Head of HR & ADMIN at Jobberman Ghana, Vera discusses recruitment, leadership, soft skills, employment and employer dichotomies. Key Discussion Points: 1. Faith and Professionalism: As a person of faith, Vera explores the synergy between spirituality and work. She emphasizes that hard work is a tool for growth and that believers should see their employment as an opportunity to serve with excellence. 2. The Reality of Modern Recruitment: Vera provides a behind-the-scenes look at how recruiters use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter candidates and why "multi-purpose" resume's often fail. She stresses the importance of personal branding and warns that social media profiles, especially LinkedIn, are frequently the first point of contact for recruiters. 3. Character Over Qualifications: A recurring theme is that while technical skills and resume's get candidates through the door, it is character and soft skills that sustain a career. Vera identifies punctuality, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication as critical traits that are often more valuable to employers than technical ability alone. 4. The Future of Work and AI: Addressing the rise of technology, Vera argues that AI is a tool for enhancement, not just a replacement for human roles. She emphasizes that while AI can generate reports, it lacks the human "feeling" and the ability to provide deep interpretation, which remains a vital human skill. 5. Navigating the Workplace as a Woman: Vera speaks passionately about the challenges women face in balancing family and career. She advocates for better organizational systems, such as hybrid work and flexible policies, to ensure that women do not have to choose between their professional advancement and their families. 6. The Foundation of Success: The episode concludes with advice for parents on raising the next generation of workers. Vera links professional discipline and responsibility back to simple childhood chores, like laying one's bed, suggesting that consistency in small tasks builds the foundation for a successful career.This conversation serves as a comprehensive guide for job seekers, employees, and leaders looking to master the intersection of character, faith, and career growth. #GodAsCEO #BeyondTheResume #EmployeeOfTrust #Leadership #FaithAndWork #CareerGrowth #ChristianProfessional #WorkplaceCulture

Self-Led Leadership: The Clarity Code

In this episode of the God as CEO Podcast, we sit down with Mr. Michael Ohene-Effah, a "Leadership Architect" who facilitates the search for clarity for individuals, families, organizations, and nations. Mr. Ohene-Effah challenges the modern definition of success, introducing the concept of Self-Led Leadership, a framework that goes beyond professional competency to address the core identity and internal "operating system" of a leader. He explains how to avoid winning the public battle while losing the private one by answering four foundational questions... ??? We Discuss: * The Internal Operating System: Why basic skills (self-leadership) aren't enough if your identity is not grounded in a relationship with the Father. * The Robert Dilts Model: A breakdown of the six levels that shape us — Environment, Behaviour, Capability, Belief/Values, Identity, and Spirit. * Intentional Parenting vs. ATM Parenting: Why parents must move beyond being mere financial providers to become the primary trainers of their children's values and soft skills. * Pointers to Purpose: Discover your specific individual assignment by identifying what makes you glad, mad, or sad. * The Power of Mentorship: How standing on the shoulders of giants can "short-circuit" years of struggle in your professional and personal life. Watch/Listen to learn how to stop living for social media likes and start living for your Divine assignment. #GodasCEO ##GodasCEOPodcast #Leadership #SelfLedLeadership #OheneEffah #Purpose #Identity #IntentionalParenting

Mission Drift: Ministry, Leadership, and the Marketplace

When the expression of faith is confined to church buildings and fails to shape the marketplace, leadership, and everyday life, what becomes of the faith? In this far-reaching and deeply challenging first episode of the second season of the God as CEO Podcast, Dr. Yaw Perbi, a respected voice on faith and leadership, a corporate trainer, medical doctor, and a global missions advocate shares his personal journey from medical practice and UN missions to a lifelong calling of discipleship, leadership development, and marketplace transformation. He recounts the defining moments, including a near-fatal accident that reshaped his understanding of mission, calling, and what it truly means to serve God. This conversation dismantles the false divide between sacred and secular, challenging the idea that ministry belongs only to the pulpit. Dr. Perbi submits that the boardroom is a pulpit, work is worship, and every believer is already ordained for mission, whether in medicine, business, government, education, or family life. He exposes the dangers of untransformed people trying to transform society and calls for intentional discipleship in homes, workplaces, churches, and institutions. The episode closes with practical wisdom for business owners, leaders, and even parents on how to intentionally raise the next generation through mentorship, discipline, and everyday work because the future of nations depend on deeply transformed people. This is a call to rethink faith, leadership, work, and mission and it starts with you.

Pain, Process & Progress: How Truth Unlocks Growth

FINAL EPISODESeason 1 of the God as CEO PodcastIn this closing episode of Season One, we dive deep into some of the hardest but most rewarding lessons of growth and leadership in God’s way.We explore:✨ Why telling the truth in love doesn’t mean it won’t hurt🔥 How real growth often comes through pain and God’s refining process💔 Why dying to self is essential for becoming the leader God calls you to be💬 How to give and receive feedback that transforms rather than tears down💡 The surprising reasons some unbelieving-led businesses seem to thrive more than believing ones🏆 And the seven key attitudes that define lasting, God-honoring successIf you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or professional seeking to integrate faith with real-world excellence, don't even blink.🔔 Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s next in Season Two!👇 Watch, reflect, and share your biggest takeaway in the comments.#GodAsCEOPodcast #FaithAtWork #ChristianBusiness #Leadership #Growth #KingdomBusiness