#182: Mac Prichard - 3 Ways to Make Yourself the Obvious Choice, with Leila Singh
Fri May 30 2025
In this latest episode of the Life Leadership Podcast, I share a recent conversation with Mac Prichard of Mac’s List - Expert on job search tactics, career advice, and professional development and host of the 'Find Your Dream Job' Career Podcast on how to make yourself the obvious choice for employers.
Here’s what we cover:
✅Online application systems are the fastest way to fall through the cracks of open positions, as thousands of people apply online.
✅You must grab the attention of the hiring manager or recruiter from the start.
✅You are in charge of your career; changing your mindset can change your life.
You can connect with Mac on LinkedIn at -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/macprichard/
or visit his Website - https://www.macslist.org/
01:11 Challenges of Online Job Applications
01:39 Importance of Networking
02:02 Three Steps to Stand Out: Connect, Captivate, Confidence
08:09 Step 1: Connect - Building Relationships
14:12 Step 2: Captivate - Executive Presence
19:47 Step 3: Confidence - Mindset and Self-Belief
22:38 Leila's Future Plans and Programs
23:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The Life Leadership Podcast with Leila Singh is where ambitious business professionals come to elevate their career and life.
If you're ready to unlock your hidden potential and thrive in today’s fast-evolving business landscape, you’re in the right place!
Join us as we dive into powerful strategies for leadership development, career and personal mastery, mental fitness, and building a standout personal brand!
Each episode explores insights and actionable strategies that enable you to play a bigger game, as well as inspiring stories from high-achieving leaders and industry experts who have carved their unique paths to success.
Are you ready to become the leader you’re meant to be? Let's dive in!
Life Leadership: Creating a life and career of choice, fulfilment and new possibilities!
As well as discussing common coaching topics and challenges that my clients overcome, I will also explore aspects of career advancement and personal branding in the workplace.
And of course, continue to interview high-achieving leaders and execs in the tech space, who have carved out a successful career in their field, overcome challenges, and are openly willing to share their career journey, learnings and insights with you.
Please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, leave a REVIEW and SHARE with those that may benefit from this content.
If you would like to learn more about working with me, Direct Message me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@leilasingh.com
Connect directly with me here - www.linkedin.com/in/leila-singh/
Register here to receive your copy of The mi-brand Personal Brand Playbook - www.leilasingh.com/go/playbook
And check out -
>>> This article by https://BestPodcasts.co.uk, who curated a list of the Best Career Podcasts of 2023, offering unique and actionable insights to help you achieve your career goals - https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/best-career-podcasts/ with our podcast ‘Life Leadership’ featuring in the Top 5!
>>> https://blog.Feedspot.com whose editorial team extensively researched and curated a list of the Top 15 Life Leadership Podcasts across all platforms, featuring 'Life Leadership' in the Top 3! With ranking based on factors including - Podcast content quality - Episode consistency - Age of podcast - Engagement & shares of the podcast across social platforms. 15 Best Life Leadership Podcasts You Must Follow in 2023 (feedspot.com)
>>> Top Career Podcasts of 2024 from Mac’s List: A curated selection of the best shows focused on career growth and job searching. The ‘Life Leadership Podcast’ is featured in the 2024 edition of my Top Career Podcast Guide. Check out the link here: https://www.macslist.org/career-happiness/your-guide-to-the-top-career-podcasts-of-2024
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In this latest episode of the Life Leadership Podcast, I share a recent conversation with Mac Prichard of Mac’s List - Expert on job search tactics, career advice, and professional development and host of the 'Find Your Dream Job' Career Podcast on how to make yourself the obvious choice for employers. Here’s what we cover: ✅Online application systems are the fastest way to fall through the cracks of open positions, as thousands of people apply online. ✅You must grab the attention of the hiring manager or recruiter from the start. ✅You are in charge of your career; changing your mindset can change your life. You can connect with Mac on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/macprichard/ or visit his Website - https://www.macslist.org/ 01:11 Challenges of Online Job Applications 01:39 Importance of Networking 02:02 Three Steps to Stand Out: Connect, Captivate, Confidence 08:09 Step 1: Connect - Building Relationships 14:12 Step 2: Captivate - Executive Presence 19:47 Step 3: Confidence - Mindset and Self-Belief 22:38 Leila's Future Plans and Programs 23:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Life Leadership Podcast with Leila Singh is where ambitious business professionals come to elevate their career and life. If you're ready to unlock your hidden potential and thrive in today’s fast-evolving business landscape, you’re in the right place! Join us as we dive into powerful strategies for leadership development, career and personal mastery, mental fitness, and building a standout personal brand! Each episode explores insights and actionable strategies that enable you to play a bigger game, as well as inspiring stories from high-achieving leaders and industry experts who have carved their unique paths to success. Are you ready to become the leader you’re meant to be? Let's dive in! Life Leadership: Creating a life and career of choice, fulfilment and new possibilities! As well as discussing common coaching topics and challenges that my clients overcome, I will also explore aspects of career advancement and personal branding in the workplace. And of course, continue to interview high-achieving leaders and execs in the tech space, who have carved out a successful career in their field, overcome challenges, and are openly willing to share their career journey, learnings and insights with you. Please SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, leave a REVIEW and SHARE with those that may benefit from this content. If you would like to learn more about working with me, Direct Message me on LinkedIn or email me at hello@leilasingh.com Connect directly with me here - www.linkedin.com/in/leila-singh/ Register here to receive your copy of The mi-brand Personal Brand Playbook - www.leilasingh.com/go/playbook And check out - >>> This article by https://BestPodcasts.co.uk, who curated a list of the Best Career Podcasts of 2023, offering unique and actionable insights to help you achieve your career goals - https://www.bestpodcasts.co.uk/best-career-podcasts/ with our podcast ‘Life Leadership’ featuring in the Top 5! >>> https://blog.Feedspot.com whose editorial team extensively researched and curated a list of the Top 15 Life Leadership Podcasts across all platforms, featuring 'Life Leadership' in the Top 3! With ranking based on factors including - Podcast content quality - Episode consistency - Age of podcast - Engagement & shares of the podcast across social platforms. 15 Best Life Leadership Podcasts You Must Follow in 2023 (feedspot.com) >>> Top Career Podcasts of 2024 from Mac’s List: A curated selection of the best shows focused on career growth and job searching. The ‘Life Leadership Podcast’ is featured in the 2024 edition of my Top Career Podcast Guide. Check out the link here: https://www.macslist.org/career-happiness/your-guide-to-the-top-career-podcasts-of-2024