career development

What If Balance Was Never the Goal?

Loretta Soffe, former Nordstrom exec, explains why balance fails and introduces the Self-Architect Method for sustainable priorities and intentional living.

From broadcast journalism to talent recruiting: Jed Gifford on finding the sizzle factor

Jed Gifford's career path does not fit a conventional HR mold. After earning a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Texas and spending seven years in television, covering events ranging from the Daytona 500 to the Stanley Cup Finals, he made a deliberate pivot toward talent acquisition

The "Sizzle Factor": What Actually Makes a Candidate Stand Out

Host Troy Ashby on the "sizzle factor": what separates a strong resume from a candidate a hiring team actually remembers.

How Relationships Build a Career, Deepen Service and Define Purpose

Retired Whitley Penn Chief Growth Officer Felix Lozano on how relationships, proximity, and the courage to say yes built a nearly 40-year accounting career.

What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

Work doesn’t feel the way it used to. Between new tech, changing expectations, and the constant pressure to keep up, a lot of people—even those who look successful on paper—are quietly wondering what’s next. In fact, recent workforce studies suggest a large share of employees feel disengaged or uncertain about their next move, despite…

What to Do When Your Career Feels Stuck: Invest in Yourself, Stay Intentional, and Build the Right Network

Andrea Carter shares practical ways to break out of career stagnation and build momentum with intention.

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Vaquero Midstream EVP and CAO Sandra Fendley on why great work, mentorship, and curiosity build a more rewarding career than chasing titles.