Career Transition

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

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…

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

Stepping into a leadership role today isn’t just a step up—it’s a shift into constant visibility, where expectations arrive immediately and the margin for error narrows. As organizations flatten structures and demand faster decisions, newly promoted leaders are expected to deliver impact from the outset, often without the space to fully adjust. According to…

From Deloitte to Startup CEO: Johnnie Akin on Risk, Faith & Reinvention

Former Deloitte senior manager Johnnie Akin on leaving a Big Four track for a startup, and how faith and failure shaped his leadership.

How Shanice Scott Reinvented Her Accounting Career — And Found Her ‘Why’

Shanice Scott on pivoting from SEC reporting to GL leadership, and how resilience and relationships guided the reinvention.

Building Careers, Balancing Life: A CFO’s Journey from Public Accounting to Pipeline Construction

Driver Pipeline CFO Joe LaPolla on moving from public accounting to industry finance leadership, and how intentional transitions and team culture carried the shift.