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Joshua McAfee

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Chief CareerWhisperer & Founder at CareerWhisperer
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Joshua McAfee is a four-time founder, tech investor, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author with nearly 30 years of experience in recruiting. Specializing in career coaching for executives, he helps leaders of high-growth companies build their teams. He studied Business at The Citadel and is described by colleagues as a genuine connector and trusted advisor.

Outside of his professional life, Joshua is a thankful and proud husband and father, a role he highlights as being critically important to him. He is passionate about helping people make great career decisions so they can lead fulfilled, abundant, and meaningful lives.

He is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of the book "Measure Up. "

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Chief CareerWhisperer & Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Personality Overview

How Joshua shows up

Friendly But Fast
Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Friendly

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Joshua cares about

Executive Careers
As the founder of CareerWhisperer, his primary focus is helping executives, VPs, and Directors accelerate their career transitions and find roles where they can thrive.
Strategic Hiring
He advises high-growth companies on how to attract and retain top talent, often speaking on topics like growing tech teams and making a company irresistible to candidates.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
Chief CareerWhisperer & Founder
CareerWhisperer
5-2018
Founder and Managing Partner
Humans Doing
5-2010
Recruiting and Career Transition Speaker
Joshua McAfee - Speaker
5-2000
Recruiting Outsourcing \ Insourcing Expert
Joshua McAfee - Recruiting Outsourcing \ Insourcing Specialist
2-2021 - 12-2023
WSJ & USA Today Bestselling Author
Measure Up, Intentionally Grow Your Employees & Career
In the press

Media appearances

About - CareerWhisperer. Featured in CareerWhisperer (official website)
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Education
1990 - 1993
Business
The Citadel
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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