Daniel Abrahams

Hustlr.

Founder

Ai-Media

Chief Operating Officer

General Manager - Sales & Marketing

Vittoria Food & Beverage

General Manager - Sales, Marketing and Legal Counsel

Moss Krouk & Associates

Lawyer on commercial leases, litigation, wills, probate, family law and conveyancing.

Solicitor

Rivkin Report

Marketing Manager

I'm a writer, artist, and father of three. 

I started in marketing 25 years ago. Now, I consult to business owners and entrepreneurs. 

I post here (almost) daily and every second Tuesday on my blog at danielabrahams.xyz 

Follow and click the bell for updates.

🌎 Blog: www.danielabrahams.xyz 
💡 Agency: hustlr.com.au
📌 Sydney, Australia

Apple transforms a boring sustainability report into storytelling gold. 👏🏼

Here to write. If it goes viral, it’s not because of me. It’s because it’s true.

I remember leaders who challenged me.

Not through confrontation or criticism, but through expectation.

Feedback that made me rise to meet it.

Because I felt like they were always in my corner.

They taught me to:

- Own your mistakes.
- Take work off their plate.
- Separate urgency from noise.
- Back your ideas with reasons, not feelings.
- Find solutions before presenting problems.
- Show initiative when there is no instruction.
- Take ownership instead of waiting to be told.
- Act like a leader long before you're given the title.

Those leaders stay with you.
 
They stretch your abilities without breaking your confidence.
Their kindness gives you the strength to improve.
Their belief makes you want to grow.

Great leaders lift the bar and lift the person.

🙏🏻

THE TRAP OF POSTING ONLINE

You start out sharing ideas. 

Then you start watching reactions.

You crave the highs of approval and fear the lows of criticism.

But either way, you’ve given up control.

Because if words can move you, then others still hold your chains.

The goal isn’t to silence the noise. It’s to stop needing it.

Create because it’s true, not because it’s liked.

🙏🏻

We overestimate polish and underestimate momentum.

Most of the breakthroughs in my career happened because I shipped something that wasn’t quite ready. Not perfect. Not final. Just done.

- A quick post in 2020 that reached 30 million people.
- A draft I nearly deleted that brought in three clients.
- A late-night graphic I designed that inspired me to learn Illustrator.

Every time, the world reminded me that the fears I had about my work not being good enough never mattered.

Here are 10 reasons why done always beats perfect:

1. There’s no such thing as perfect.
2. Imperfect work still opens doors.
3. Speed is a competitive advantage.
4. Action leads to improvement.
5. Perfection is a stalling tactic.
6. You can still fix it later.
7. Real feedback arrives only after you publish.
8. Small wins build confidence to take bigger swings.
9. Done keeps you from polishing things no one will notice.
10. Shipping early exposes how unimportant most of your worries were.

If you’re sitting on something, waiting for the perfect moment or the perfect version, take this as your sign:

Hit publish. Ship it. Move.

Momentum will take you further than perfection ever will.

🙏🏻

Brian Golod

Next Badge

• Created digital educational product for Tech professionals to advance in their careers
• Mentored 500+ Tech professionals to obtain the career opportunities they desire
• Assessed individual job seekers’ challenges to land interviews and receive job offers
• Developed and taught proprietary resume writing process to land maximum number of interviews
• Write job seekers’ resumes with 100% ATS-Compliance and highest possible Match Rate for each job
• Update mentees’ LinkedIn profiles to match their newly written resumes
• Apply, network and coordinate interviews on mentees’ behalf
• Teach candidates how to present themselves and stand out from others during interviews
• Guide professionals to build team allies from day and become their managers’ right hand

Co-Founder, CSPO Product Development

Scotiabank

• Led Production Support team to resolve 80+ incidents, stabilizing multi-country system before launch
• Resolved hundreds of incidents using Agile with weekly hotfixes and monthly releases
• Wrote user stories with Gherkin syntax and developed UAT template that achieved 100% approval
• Orchestrated SDLC stages leading to the successful turnaround of a $30 million dollar investment
• Eliminated data mapping gap between core DB, systems and API ensuring user trust and acceptance
• Rebuilt fragile stakeholder relationships by applying UX/UI design principles, significantly enhancing the project's value and establishing a high benchmark for user acceptance testing before releases

Product Owner, CSPO

Caddie

• Wrote user stories with Gherkin syntax
• Facilitated business requirement gathering sessions and led cross-functional teams
• Verified user experience (UX/UI) improvements through feedback and digital product iterations
• Oversaw multiple projects lifecycles from product release to end Including QA and optimized metrics
• Run maintenance of optimal operations processes for digital products in a fast-paced environment
• Achieved optimal and constant communication with senior management

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

• ​​​​Partnered with business executives and strengthened working relationships with stakeholders
• ​Executed organizational digital transformation using Agile software, Lean and Scrum methodologies
• Directed a cross-functional team with multiple enterprise size products
• Ensured the planning, gathering, and prioritization of user stories to give excellent customer service
​​• Oversaw all product life cycle workflows of multiple complex projects balancing conflicting priorities
• Upgraded organizational processes utilizing data analytics and SQL queries
• Standardized SDLC best practices throughout cross-functional teams in the front-end and back-end
• 63% efficiency increase in mandatory training by ​implementing industry best practices
​• Enabled fluent communication both verbal and written with senior management

ADESA

​• Negotiated a multi-million dollar relationship extension with our most important stakeholders
• Coordinated organizational digital products transformation using SAFe® framework
​• Mentored two high-profile enterprise software cross-functional teams
• Exceeded customer expectations by monitoring the planning, and prioritization of user stories
• Leveraged data analytics by restructuring organizational processes 
• Upgraded Software Development Lifecycle standards across the entire organization
• $3,000,000 multi-year contract secured by improving digital products quality and client satisfaction
• Maintained fluent communication with senior leadership, stakeholders, and vendors

onetrivia

• Identify and drive product strategy
• Research and understand the trivia gaming space
• Identify competitive advantages and drive execution
• Design and validate thoroughly a viable and scalable business model
• Plan and conduct interviews to validate the design approach
• Design, implement and further improve a scalable marketing strategy
• Responsible for software development life cycle
• Gather requirements, and write specifications
• Design platform architecture and product roadmap
• Wireframe screens and components iterating through various approaches
• Create mockups and implement proof of concept solutions
• Design A/B tests to validate design approaches
• Organized two rounds of funding
• Develop relationships with strategic partners
• Identify and develop long lasting relationships with key advisors
• Design a content creation process that is scalable
• Interview and mentor content managers
• Design a cost effective content translation process
• Prioritize feature development appropriately to maximize ROI
• Design AI algorithms that enhance the user experience
• Design and monitor system analytics to maximize usage and retention
• Solve challenges through various ideation methods
• Create and manage lean budgets across the organization effectively
• Communicate with users via feedback emails and Google Play Store reviews
• Liaise with App Store key person to become featured in various markets
• Create presentations and speak to prospects

MUX Awards

• Review mobile application submissions in several user experience areas
• Provide feedback to the applicants
• Contribute to help choose the winning apps across multiple industries

Judge

Xello

• Secured $1MM in government funding that strengthened relationships with business stakeholders
• Executed three multi-product using Agile methodologies Scrum cross-functional teams
​​• Mentored three underperforming cross-functional teams to increase business value
• Streamlined standard operating procedures analyzing data-driven insights
​• Strengthened SDLC proven best practices throughout cross-functional teams
• Developed a multi-product road map that ensured client satisfaction and ongoing success
• 40,000 students onboarded in record time by launching an improved streamlined process
• Fostered fluent communication and collaborate with senior management in decision-making process

Business Analyst

imason inc.

• ​Facilitated business requirement gathering sessions and led cross-functional teams
• Verified user experience (UX/UI) improvements through feedback and digital product iterations
• Oversaw multiple projects lifecycles from product release to end Including QA and optimized metrics
• Run maintenance of optimal operations processes for digital products in a fast-paced environment
• Achieved optimal and constant communication with senior management

Kickvox Inc.

Screened, selected and evaluated all Kickvox team members
Envisioned, designed, created wireframes and mockups, styled and implemented new feature ideas
Created the first testing prototypes for most features
• Subject matter expert on front-end styling development
• In charge of front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, Photoshop, etc.)
• Optimized performance of JavaScript and CSS for mobile devices
• Contributed to developing server-side code (C#), MS SQL structure, stored procedures and reports
• Networked in the industry to attract several investment opportunities
• Conducted sales presentations to investors, industry partners and other stakeholders
• Reached out to industry partners to establish product integrations and distribution partnerships

Co-Founder, Product Owner & Software Developer

🇺🇸🇨🇦 Tech Professional Looking to Switch Jobs? DM me | ✍️ Resume Writing 🤝 Interview Coaching 🚀 Salary Negotiation 🍒 Co-Founder at Next Badge

After 28 years in the tech trenches, I've become a 3x award-winning job search coach helping senior manager, director and executives land their ideal roles.

My journey began as a Full Stack Software Developer, evolving through Business Analyst and Product Owner roles across multinationals, government agencies, and startups.

Most recently, I led scrum cross-functional teams as a consultant at Scotiabank, keeping my finger on the pulse of industry trends, in-demand skills, and what hiring managers really want.

Then 2020 happened.

Mass layoffs.
Industry upheaval.
Career uncertainty.

That's when I co-founded Next Badge – a revolutionary job search and career development program built specifically for senior tech professionals and executives navigating rapid industry changes.

What makes us different?

We've created a strategic, industry-first job search framework that combines cutting-edge technology, powerful mindset shifts, and data-driven strategies that actually work.

Since 2018, we've helped over 1,000 senior tech professionals and executives land their next opportunity, growing to:

• 75,000+ email subscribers
• 200,000+ LinkedIn followers
• 100,000+ LinkedIn newsletter subscribers

The secret?

I've been where you are.

I understand the unique challenges tech professionals face when transitioning between roles or companies.

You don't need generic advice.
You don't need outdated strategies.
You need someone who knows the tech industry inside and out.

I'm regularly invited as a keynote speaker, podcast guest, and panelist at industry events, sharing insights on career growth, job market trends, and navigating the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Want to future-proof your tech career in this rapidly changing market?

DM me "Switch"

I reply fast (and no, it's not a bot) 🚀

Feel free to check out the 100+ LinkedIn recommendations in my profile to see how I've helped others advance their careers.

Let's connect!

Product Owner

Brian Golod, CSPO

They just released the cost to live "comfortably" in each U.S. state.

Massachusetts? $301K/year. 
New York? $279K/year. 
California? $277K/year.

Even "affordable" states like Kentucky and Arkansas require $190K-$194K.

The numbers are scary because they're real.

Here's what this means:

If you're making $150K, you can't live comfortably in most states anymore.

If you're making $100K? You're treading water, losing ground to inflation every year.

And if your salary increases are 2-10% annually? You're falling further behind.

The math doesn't work.

Your company is banking on your loyalty while you slowly become unable to afford the life you've built.

That's not sustainable. That's a sinking ship.

But here's what most professionals don't realize:

You don't have to accept this fate.

The professionals who ARE comfortable? They're not staying loyal at the same company for decades.

They're switching jobs every 2-3 years.

Because this is where the real raises live:

• Leonardo switched jobs and increased his salary 137% in 45 days
• Christopher went from $230K to $345K (+$115K) in 60 days
• Jon jumped from $140K to $275K plus $800k in stock options in 2 weeks

That's not luck. That's strategy.

Your company will never pay you what you're worth.

Their 3% raises? After inflation, that's less than 1% real growth.

Meanwhile, the job market is flooded with roles that will pay you 30-50% more - sometimes double or triple.

But only if you know how to position yourself.

The window is closing.
The cost of living isn't slowing down. It's accelerating.
The longer you stay comfortable at your current job, the further behind you fall.

The professionals who are thriving are making moves now - strategically, quickly, from a position of strength (while still employed).

They're landing multiple offers and negotiating the compensation they actually need to afford the life they want.

What about you?

Are you on track to earn what you need to live comfortably in your state?

Or are you slowly losing ground?

If it's the latter, you need a different strategy. One that moves fast.

Because comfort today is poverty tomorrow.

If you want to discover the secrets that put 1,000+ Senior Tech Professionals in the ultimate position of power to switch jobs in 30 days and enter 2026 with higher pay and work-life freedom…

Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/geJzES9G

Stuck, underpaid, or burned out? I help senior tech pros switch to jobs they love in 30–60 days, with a guaranteed 30–50% raise 🇺🇸🇨🇦

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Most professionals are chasing jobs.

But what if employers chased you instead? Here's how:

1. The Problem

When you interview like everyone else, you get compared to everyone else.

Statistically? Your odds are 20-33%. You're just another candidate in a pile.

Result: You negotiate from weakness. You get lowballed. You lose out to someone they "love."

2. The Solution: Be Different

Employers don't pursue candidates who fit the mold.

They pursue candidates who stand out - who communicate differently, behave differently, show them a different version of themselves.

When you're different, it's no longer a comparison.

It's either "absolutely yes" or "no" - based on you, not the competition.

3. How to Stand Out During Interviews

Don't just answer questions. Articulate what makes you different and memorable.

Give hiring managers certainty during the interview that you're the one. Make them feel they can't afford to lose you.

When a hiring manager is convinced you're irreplaceable, suddenly they're the ones pursuing you.

They want to negotiate. They want to make it work. They want to beat the other offers.

4. The Real Leverage

One offer = they hold the cards. 
Multiple offers = you hold the cards.

But those multiple offers only come when employers see you as unique, not interchangeable.

Employers pursue the person they fall for - not the person who's simply "qualified."

5. How Our Mentees Do It

Adriana landed 11 interviews and received 10 job offers. She got so good at standing out that she didn't even know which company was calling her back.

Joseph negotiated compensation that required the Board of Directors' approval - over a single Zoom call.

Yasmar landed 7 offers and was able to negotiate a promotion and a fully remote role during her interview.

These weren't the most qualified candidates.

They were the ones who stood out.

6. The Shift

Stop trying to impress employers with qualifications.

Start showing them who you are and why they can't replace you.

That's when the dynamic flips.
That's when they pursue you.

Want to learn how to become that person? 

DM me "DIFFERENT" & let’s chat.

He was a VP of HR earning $150k, but felt trapped in a toxic work environment…

Here's the irony:

As a former Executive Recruiter, he knew how to craft perfect resumes for others.

But when it came to his own career?

He was stuck using the same ineffective strategies everyone else relies on.

The "fix your resume and apply online" approach wasn't working…

Even for someone who literally taught others how to do it.

We coached Joseph on a completely different approach.

Within weeks, he landed an interview with a major Health Services Company.

But here's where it gets interesting:

Joseph didn't just get hired…

He negotiated compensation so substantial that it required Board of Directors approval.

They couldn't authorize it at the management level.

And they said yes.

Today, Joseph manages 600 staff members and feels genuinely fulfilled in his role.

Something that seemed impossible in his previous toxic environment.

The lesson?

Your industry expertise doesn't automatically translate to job-switching expertise.

They're completely different skill sets.

Most senior professionals are brilliant at their jobs but terrible at landing new ones.

They default to outdated strategies that keep them stuck, even when they have incredible value to offer.

Joseph proved that when you approach job switching strategically, you don't just escape a bad situation…

You can demand compensation that reflects your true worth.

What's keeping you from making that bold ask in your next negotiation?

Daniel went from $120k to $238k (5 weeks)
Dylan 5X'ed his compensation (8 weeks)
Both with multiple job offers to choose from

I interviewed them this past week

Before we met, they could barely land interviews

A few weeks later, they were in what we call:
- Their Ultimate Position of Power

Earlier this week, I also shared this new approach

So that if you're looking to switch jobs fast,
you have options to choose the best job for you

German joined me to speak about why AI is no longer "optional" at work, and the consequences of not adopting and adapting quickly enough as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Meta, etc.

This coming week, I will be teaching for five days to a group of 100 senior tech professionals how to switch jobs from their Ultimate Position of Power.

It will be a live event with me in a private setting so they can switch jobs and step into 2026 with the career opportunity they want and the life they want to live.

I'm super grateful to everyone who has shown up consistently these past week showing support, asking questions, reaching out via DM, and trusting me with something as important as their careers and lives.

I can't wait to get this new party and cohort started next Monday to change people's lives, as my daughter calls it.

If you can't join live, let me know, and I can share the replay with you so you can understand how to take control of your career and switch jobs with the job conditions you desire.

I know the market looks bad.

But...

It's not as bad as it looks.

At least not for those who know how to consistently land interviews, convert them into job offers truly standing out, and negotiating job conditions (pay, remote, work-life balance, title, etc.) beyond their wildest dreams.

It sounds too good to be true, and that's what Daniel thought before working hand in hand with me.

But five weeks later, we were celebrating him having exactly what I just described above ($120k to $238k, 100% remote, work-life balance, fulfillment) AND... the exact role as a Senior ML Engineering that he wanted.

What did I love about working with Daniel? He is:
- Kind
- Appreciative
- Determined
- Coachable
- Committed
- Accountable
- Communicative (we exchanged 2,400 messages in 5 weeks and 12 phone calls)
- Collaborative

I would absolutely clone this guy if I could.

And I got to love him and his personality so much BEFORE we accomplished anything that I self-invited to his wedding.

And, of course, attended a couple of months ago with a brand new suit (actually two) since I had gained a 'few' pounds since the pandemic.

This is what I'm talking about when I say I love building long lasting healthy relationships.

These are not clients.

These are people.

With dreams, hopes, goals, objectives, challenges, fears.

I'm not here to play with their careers or lives.

I'm here to see them win and make THE MOST OF their careers and lives, and become a part of their journeys.

Ask me any questions you may have.

Only 30 minutes.

Over the last five years, I’ve done one thing—and one thing only:

Helping senior professionals who felt stuck completely transform their careers and their lives.

And during this time, I’ve discovered something…

Something crucial, something most people never see coming…

Something that is already reshaping how careers grow in the age of AI.

For the first time ever, I’m going to reveal it live.

But here’s the truth:

Most professionals today are unknowingly following rules that no longer work.

They’re using strategies that quietly keep them stuck, undervalued, overlooked, and overworked.

And they have no idea why their efforts produce so few opportunities.

This event will explain exactly why.

💥 A Shift Is Happening — And Most Professionals Are Not Ready for It

Something major is changing in the job market.

A shift that:
• Determines who companies choose to invest in
• Decides who becomes replaceable
• Dictates who gains leverage
• Separates those who thrive from those who get left behind

Very few people understand this shift.

Even fewer know how to position themselves on the winning side of it.

In this event, I’ll reveal the truth behind what’s happening—and what it means for YOU.

⚠️ If You’re Feeling Stuck, Underpaid, or Overlooked… This Is Not an Accident

The challenges many professionals face today are not random.

They are symptoms of a hidden dynamic taking place behind the scenes—
a dynamic that is catching even the most talented and hardworking people off guard.

Once you understand it, everything changes.

🔒 The Door to Your Next Level Is Closer Than You Think

This isn’t a motivational session.
This isn’t résumé advice.
This isn’t another talk about “working hard” or “being positive.”

This is a reality check on what’s actually happening in the market today—
and more importantly, the exact type of strategy professionals are now using to create opportunities on their terms.

For many, this will be the moment everything finally clicks.

🎥 Join Me Live

During this LinkedIn Live event, I’ll be unveiling:
• The hidden shift senior professionals must understand
• The biggest misconception keeping talented people stuck
• The one strategic advantage that changes everything in the AI era
• And the announcement I’ve been preparing for months

This will not be shared anywhere else.

🚀 If You’re Serious About Your Career in 2026, Don’t Miss This

You are closer than you think to your next chapter.

All you need is the right insight, at the right moment, from the right person.

This is that moment.

🔗 Join me live and experience it yourself.

Learn The Skill That Beats AI From Taking Your Job

Job switching isn't luck. It's chess, not bingo.

Let me explain:

Most professionals believe job switching is about time and effort - like if you just apply enough, something sticks. 

So they spray and pray, get rejected 50+ times, and conclude "the market is broken."

Here's the truth: the market isn't broken…

You don't understand the rules.

What is job switching, really?

It's the strategic art of positioning yourself as the candidate employers want to hire - then multiplying your leverage by landing multiple offers simultaneously. 

It's not about perfecting one application to one company. It's about becoming so visible and compelling that companies compete for you.

The three pillars of mastery:

1. Landing interviews - Not through resume perfection or cover letters. Through strategic visibility and standing out in a crowded field.

2. Converting offers - It's not about your resume during interviews. It's about emotional intelligence, storytelling, and giving employers the certainty they need to say yes on the spot.

3. Negotiating your terms - One offer gives you zero power. Multiple offers give you unlimited power. This is where most professionals leave 6-figures on the table by playing it safe.

Why people fail:

They're following outdated rules. Tailoring resumes for each role. Writing cover letters no one reads. Researching companies obsessively. Doing everything the "right way" while everyone else communicates and behaves exactly the same.

When everyone looks the same, no one stands out.

What separates those who switch fast with their desired conditions from those who don't:

It's not intelligence. 
It's not experience. 

It's strategy - understanding which moves matter, which ones waste time, and how to play the game itself rather than just hoping.

Just like chess: you can sit at the table and move pieces randomly, or you can learn the rules and win tournaments.

The real question isn't "How long will this take?"
It's "Do I understand how the game is played?"

Because those who do? They're switching jobs in 13-30 days with the compensation, flexibility, and conditions they actually want.

Those who don't? They're still hoping.

If you want to discover the secrets that put 1,000+ Senior Tech Professionals in the ultimate position of power to switch jobs in 30 days and enter 2026 with higher pay and work-life freedom…

Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/geJzES9G

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⚠️ AI Is No Longer “Optional” at Work

Across corporate America, a new divide is emerging. It’s not based on talent, seniority, or even performance. It’s based on whether employees are willing to embrace AI.

For years, white-collar professionals worried that AI might replace them someday. Today, people are losing jobs not because AI is replacing their role, but because companies believe they aren’t learning the technology fast enough.

Employers are pushing staff to use tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and in-house AI platforms. Some companies are investing in classes and support desks. Others are simply expecting employees to figure it out on their own. And those who don’t? They’re being marked down in reviews, removed from hiring processes, or quietly pushed out.

Some workers are thriving and inventing ways to save time and make money with AI. Others are overwhelmed and unsure how to apply the tools in real work. The result is a growing gap—one that’s influencing promotions, layoffs, and team restructuring.



🎙️ Join Our Live Conversation

Topic: AI at Work: Adapt or Get Left Behind

We’ll explore:
• Why companies suddenly care about AI skills
• How “untrainability” is being judged
• Who is most at risk of falling behind
• How professionals can use AI strategically instead of randomly experimenting

💬 Question for You

Has your company been encouraging employees to learn and use AI—or pressuring them?

Join us to share your experience, ask questions, and learn how others are navigating this shift.

From Manager to VP at 27
5X'ed Compensation
A year and a half later... 10X'ed

The first time, he almost left 50% on the table.

The second time... his OTE was shy of a million bucks.

All this at age 27 and 28, most people can only dream of this.

Dylan: 
- Landed 25 interviews in one week
- Received 4 job offers
- And ended other hiring processes (he didn't want them)

Feel free to ask Dylan any questions you want
Ahead of time, or during the live session
Or after that if you want to connect

We'll try to keep this short, just 30 minutes

If you can't join live, select attend:
I will send you the replay later

See you later this morning!

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