January 17, 2025
On the Promoted with Denise Harris podcast, Debbie Wissel, President of Swing Search, shares her journey from leading product and client services at celebrated fintech startups like LearnVest and Ellevest to pivoting into leadership recruiting in 2020. Her experience inside early-stage companies gave her a front-row seat to the challenges of startup growth and the critical importance of strong leadership. In the episode, Debbie and Denise discuss how women can use recruiting firms to access senior roles, noting that women often see higher success rates when working with recruiters. Debbie also shares what firms look for in executive candidates, how to stand out in a competitive field, and why building meaningful professional relationships is key to long-term career success.
To listen to the full episode, check out the Promoted Podcast:
Promoted Podcast with Denise Harris, Executive Coach: The Modern Recruiting Process with Debbie Wissel – Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube | Buzzsprout