Brenda Siri, President and CEO on Influential Women

Influential Woman · Executive and Professional Recruitment

Brenda Siri

President and CEO, Corporate Connections LLC

Dallas, TX

2001Years experience

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bachelor's degree in business from University of Phoenix Degree Master's degree in organizational management from University of Arizona Degree Adjunct professor at University of Texas in Dallas for two and a half years Member Certified women-owned enterprise from WeBank (WBENC) Member Board member for Women with Promise Member Board member for LeadHership Global

Her Story

About Brenda

Brenda Siri is a seasoned professional with approximately 25 years of experience in executive and professional recruitment. She recruits for clients across the food and beverage industry, manufacturing, technology, engineering, and other professional and executive roles. Brenda holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Phoenix and a master's degree in organizational management from the University of Arizona. She previously served as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas in Dallas for two and a half years. Her company is a certified women-owned enterprise through WBENC. Brenda is a board member for Women with Promise, a non-profit that provides educational scholarships to women coming out of shelters due to abuse or trafficking, and she also serves on the board of LeadHership Global. She began her career in human resources after being asked by a CEO to transition into the field due to her people skills, and she later focused on talent acquisition. Brenda handles executive-level recruiting, business development, hosts a podcast, conducts radio interviews across the U.S., and volunteers time to help job seekers with their LinkedIn profiles at no charge. One of her notable achievements includes filling a chief human resources officer position within a two-week timeframe. She attributes her success to the support of her husband, and she follows the career advice of dressing for success, which she maintained even while working from home during COVID.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Brenda

01What do you attribute your success to?

First and foremost, having a supportive husband who completely supports me in leading the company. Even if I'm in the middle of dinner and a client calls, he doesn't mind. My job is time-consuming with clients calling at 10 o'clock at night, so his support gives me the freedom to lead successfully.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

If you're not dressed for success, you won't be successful. This came from a boss in San Diego who required professional dress including pantyhose with no bare ankles. It stuck with me, and during COVID I dressed professionally every day while working from home, which shifted my mindset to feel more professional.

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