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Career paths aren’t always linear. Many professionals find themselves navigating shifts between industries and roles, discovering that success often comes down to setting boundaries, balancing responsibilities, and leaning on core strengths. So, what does it look like to build professional equity not by chasing titles, but by leaning into what you do best? How…
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From Law Enforcement to Microsoft: The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Cybersecurity Black Belt
From ransomware attacks to AI-driven phishing schemes, today’s cyber threats are evolving faster than most organizations can defend against—making cybersecurity expertise one of the most urgent skills of the decade. Global cybercrime costs are expected to climb to $1.2 trillion annually by the end of this year, underscoring the stakes for organizations that must…
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Frequency of Leadership: Building Integrity and Resonance in a Global World
Leadership has never been more complex—or more critical—than it is today. As businesses face global shifts in workforce expectations, cultural awareness, and communication styles, leaders must find ways to operate with authenticity and integrity across borders. In Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends report, 94 percent of surveyed business and HR leaders say that leadership capabilities…
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Courage, Clarity, and the Power of the Pivot: How Risk, Mentorship, and Self-Advocacy Drive Real Career Growth
With global systems shifting and the need for adaptable leadership rising, more professionals are reevaluating their career paths nowadays. According to the World Economic Forum, 50 percent of all employees will need reskilling by 2025—a pressing reality in fields like international development and finance, where change is constant. For leaders navigating complex global issues,…
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Conservation as a Calling: How Corina Solis Transformed Burnout into Purpose
As environmental awareness grows and sustainability becomes a top priority for both companies and consumers, a growing number of professionals, especially among younger generations, are rethinking what meaningful work looks like. With ecological urgency mounting, many are exploring ways to align their careers with causes they care about. But what does it really take to…
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Young, Ambitious, and Authentic: How to Build Genuine Connections that Drive Career Growth
For many professionals—especially those early in their careers—landing the right opportunity often comes down to more than just qualifications. Research shows that nearly 80 percent of available positions aren’t advertised publicly, meaning personal connections play a major role in how positions get filled. Still, figuring out how to build those connections in an intentional and…
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Human Creativity in the Frame: Bradley Lanphear on Art, AI, and Staying Creative
AI-generated content is becoming the norm as budgets tighten and deadlines shrink, leaving less room for slow, intentional craftsmanship and true human creativity. In today’s economy, the challenge isn’t just keeping up—it’s standing out. For filmmakers and visual artists, the pressure to prioritize speed over soul is growing. But what does it take to…
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Frequency of Leadership: Building Integrity and Resonance in a Global World
Leadership has never been more complex—or more critical—than it is today. As businesses face global shifts in workforce expectations, cultural awareness, and communication styles, leaders must find ways to operate with authenticity and integrity across borders. In Deloitte’s Global Human Capital Trends report, 94 percent of surveyed business and HR leaders say that leadership capabilities…
Courage, Clarity, and the Power of the Pivot: How Risk, Mentorship, and Self-Advocacy Drive Real Career Growth
With global systems shifting and the need for adaptable leadership rising, more professionals are reevaluating their career paths nowadays. According to the World Economic Forum, 50 percent of all employees will need reskilling by 2025—a pressing reality in fields like international development and finance, where change is constant. For leaders navigating complex global issues,…
Conservation as a Calling: How Corina Solis Transformed Burnout into Purpose
As environmental awareness grows and sustainability becomes a top priority for both companies and consumers, a growing number of professionals, especially among younger generations, are rethinking what meaningful work looks like. With ecological urgency mounting, many are exploring ways to align their careers with causes they care about. But what does it really take to…
Human Creativity in the Frame: Bradley Lanphear on Art, AI, and Staying Creative
AI-generated content is becoming the norm as budgets tighten and deadlines shrink, leaving less room for slow, intentional craftsmanship and true human creativity. In today’s economy, the challenge isn’t just keeping up—it’s standing out. For filmmakers and visual artists, the pressure to prioritize speed over soul is growing. But what does it take to…
Tuning into the Frequency of Wisdom and Wise Leadership with Dr. Gregory Stebbins
What if leadership isn’t about power, but presence? Research shows that emotionally intelligent leaders drive up to 20% better team performance, highlighting why heart-centered management and self-awareness are becoming essential to long-term impact. As Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring new expectations around authenticity, empathy, and reflection into the workplace, the need to rethink…
How Self-Awareness Boosts Leadership, Improves Decision-Making, and Fuels Career Growth
In a world that increasingly values emotional intelligence, the link between self-awareness and professional success has never been more crucial. As conversations around inclusion broaden to recognize different cognitive styles and lived experiences, professionals who understand their own strengths, motivations, and ways of processing the world are better equipped to adapt, lead, and grow….
Learning Out Loud with Belief, Courage, and the Power of Yes
In a world where workplace disengagement is on the rise, with global employee engagement falling to just 21% in 2024, leaders and teams are increasingly seeking meaning, connection, and growth in their work. Amid this shift, professionals are asking deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment, both individually and collectively. That’s exactly where Paul Plamondon’s…
The Measured Mindset: How Mentorship, Curiosity, and Listening Drive Professional Advancement and Growth
Not every path into analytics starts with code and spreadsheets. For some, it begins with curiosity, adaptability, mentorship, and a willingness to learn something entirely new. That’s the case for Mayank Malviya, whose journey from a humanities education in India to a career in U.S.-based market research reveals how initiative and mentorship can accelerate…
Freshman Year Survival Guide: How Overlooked High School Lessons Lead to College Success
Nobody warns you that college success isn’t just about brains — it’s about balance, too. In this refreshingly honest episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, hosted by Jason Winningham, high school teacher Jacob Mutchler reunites with two of his former students, Lilly Salcedo and Oscar Davila, to reflect on what really mattered…