Reclaiming Your Voice Is a Leadership Move That Grows Professional Equity
In the very first episode of PQ: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham , the CEO and Founder of Professional Quotient, shares his inspiring journey, applauding the transformative power of ‘Professional Quotient’ or PQ. This podcast series aims to explore the concept of PQ, defined as a sum of one’s professional equity, encompassing skills, knowledge, experiences, education, and network.
In this episode, Jason encourages you to think about your professional equity in similar terms to financial equity, something that not just exists, but can grow and be leveraged over time. Jason further discusses his professional journey and his initial struggles in understanding the professional world, giving a genuine insight into its intricacies and complexities.
Key themes Jason explores in this episode include:
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The power of professional conversations and their role in making it easier to navigate the professional landscape.
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The ‘Imposter Voice’ and ‘Reposture Voice’ as tools for balancing self-control and self-improvement.
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The recurring importance of overcoming fear, naming your skills, and asserting your achievements.
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A warm call to the neurodivergent community, highlighting the universal nature of self-doubt.
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The role of community and the value of volunteer thinking in both professional and personal growth.
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A closing call to action: continually learn, build, and connect to increase your Professional Quotient.
Jason Winningham is a leadership consultant and engagement strategist known for designing high-impact programs that foster inclusion, professional development, and culture transformation. He served in key roles at CBRE, leading global employee engagement and mentorship initiatives across a 120,000-person workforce, while also founding Professional Quotient to support purpose-driven leadership and community-building. With 20+ years of experience across marketing, communications, and talent strategy, Jason brings a unique blend of creativity and operational insight to help individuals and organizations grow their professional equity.
