The finance and accounting talent landscape is rapidly evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges for organizations seeking top-tier professionals. How can businesses stand out and onboard the best talent? Barbara Strother, a seasoned Talent Acquisition Manager with TalentRise based in Buffalo, NY, shares her valuable insights on successfully recruiting finance professionals across diverse industries.  Understanding […]

In our continuing “TalentRise Talks” employee spotlight series, meet Peter Petrella, President of TalentRise. Peter’s journey from Buffalo sports executive to leading one of the region’s premier retained executive search and coaching firms is a testament to the power of staying true to your roots while building meaningful connections. Learn more about how Peter’s 15-year […]

TalentRise has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Top American Executive Search Firms for 2025. The guide includes the best and most sought after executive search partners, industry trends, and guidance to corporate and organizational talent leaders on which firms to partner with for success. TalentRise has also been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Top American Executive Search […]

We are excited to announce that Amy Bunch has joined the TalentRise team as an Executive Coach. With nearly 30 years of experience in organizational leadership and strategic change, Amy brings an impressive track record of supporting leaders through complex transformations across higher education, healthcare, and mission-driven organizations. She brings a unique approach to coaching […]

In a city experiencing remarkable revitalization, few young professionals embody Buffalo’s bright future quite like Sarah Garcia of TalentRise. This month, Buffalo Business First recognized Garcia’s exceptional contributions to our community by naming her to their prestigious 30 Under 30 list for 2025.  At just 28 years old, Garcia has established herself as a formidable […]

At TalentRise, we’re committed to recruiting and developing people-centered leaders who can make a meaningful impact. This mission was powerfully demonstrated when our President, Pete Petrella, participated as a key panelist in the inaugural “Voices of Vision” event, a collaborative initiative between Aleron Group and The Buffalo News focused on cultivating the next generation of […]

As we step into 2025, the landscape of talent acquisition continues to evolve at a rapid pace, making it essential for professionals to stay informed and adaptable. At TalentRise, we’ve curated our top five blog posts of the year, each offering valuable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of recruitment and leadership. From curating […]

TalentRise, a leading executive search and leadership coaching and development firm, has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s prestigious Private Equity Recruiting POWER 100 list for 2025. This recognition highlights TalentRise’s expertise in providing top-tier executive search services to the private equity sector.   The POWER 100 list, compiled annually by Hunt Scanlon Media, showcases the most […]

At the National RPOA Conference in Chicago earlier this month, Kristen Fox, Practice Leader of Coaching and Leadership Development at TalentRise, and Suzie Mitchell, Senior Vice President, Client Delivery at Broadleaf took the stage to dive deep into a game-changing concept: Mental Fitness for Talent Acquisition Leaders. Their session explored how today’s HR leaders, much […]