Reclaiming Power During a Career Pivot: Lead with Experience, Community, and Authenticity

 

What if your “non-traditional” resume is actually your greatest professional asset? In this vibrant and deeply honest episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham sits down with Audrey Malone, CHRM, MSOL, and Strategic Storyteller. Audrey shares what it’s like to build — and rebuild — a career that doesn’t fit into a single box. From radio host to hospitality pro, commercial real estate leader to passionate community connector, Audrey brings her full self into the conversation on what it truly means to raise your PQ and navigate each career pivot with purpose.

Key Highlights:

  • How to honor your passions and pay your bills.
  • Navigating unemployment and the emotional weight of a career pivot with both grit and grace.
  • The critical role of community (and why the term “network” doesn’t quite cut it).
  • Practical advice for job seekers feeling burnt out or unseen.
  • Why your “authentic self” might come in different flavors — and that’s okay.

Whether you’re pivoting careers or just trying to find your voice in the professional world, Audrey’s story will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to reclaim your power.

Tune in and discover how your mosaic of experiences might be exactly what the world needs.

Audrey Malone, CHRM, MSOL, is a dynamic operations professional and seasoned storyteller with over a decade of experience across sectors including media, hospitality, higher education, and commercial real estate. From hosting radio and web series to spearheading cultural initiatives at CBRE, Audrey blends creativity and strategy in every professional chapter. She holds certifications in Human Resource Management and Organizational Leadership, and is known for her thoughtful leadership and community-driven mindset.

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