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Capability Edge
Hosted by Candice Mitchell · EN
What it really takes to build a career and life you're proud of, told by the people who've actually done it.
The Capability Edge is real career stories from leaders across every industry. The pivots nobody posts about. The failures that turned out to be the whole point. The fetal position moments that are way more common than anyone admits. And the decisions that actually built the career they have now — not the cleaned-up version, the real one.
Hosted by Candice Mitchell, founder and CEO of Talent Collective, USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear, and a practitioner with nearly 20 years inside People functions. Solo episodes cover talent strategy, people capability, and meeting this moment, because AI is rewriting the rules and the organizations that bring their people along are the ones that will still be standing.
This is not a highlight reel. This is the hallway conversation, out loud, on purpose.
New episodes every Friday.
Previously published as Development Nerds.
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The business advice women need to hear
2w ago00:50:35Tap to summarizeWhat if success was not about building bigger, but building intentionally?In this episode, Caitlin, founder of Liquid Form Design, talks about building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.From rebuilding after divorce, to redesigning her business model, to questioning the pressure to constantly scale, this conversation is honest, thoughtful, and packed with practical wisdom for anyone building a career or business they actually want to live inside of.If you have ever felt stuck in hustle culture, questioned what success should really look like, or wondered if there is a better way to build something meaningful, this episode is for you.WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THIS EPISODEWhy success should be defined on your termsThe truth about entrepreneurship no one talks aboutHow to build a business that gives you more freedom, not lessWhy mentorship and community still matter more than everThe mistake many entrepreneurs make with scalingHow to think beyond revenue goals and build a life you actually wantGet to know Caitlin:Caitlin Lang is a brand strategist, web designer and copywriter who works exclusively with women coaches, consultants, and thought leaders. Through her signature three-day design sprints, she creates premium brands and websites that make it easy for women to attract dream clients and charge what they’re worth. Caitlin’s work is all about helping other women show up like the experts they are, do big things, and have more impactConnect with Caitlin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-lang-designerWebsite: https://www.liquidformdesign.comFreebie: https://www.liquidformdesign.com/homepage-fixMeet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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The hard truth about building a career you love
3w ago00:54:05Tap to summarizeWhat if career growth had less to do with strategy and more to do with who you become along the way?Let’s hear Candice with Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology, talk about entrepreneurship, resilience, career pivots, and the personal growth most people never expect when building meaningful work.From losing her job because of a blog, to building a business that reaches over a million people a month, to learning how nervous system regulation changed everything, this conversation is honest, practical, and deeply human.If you are building a career, growing a business, or trying to create work that actually feels good to wake up to, this episode is for you.WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THIS EPISODEWhy career growth often starts with personal growthThe hidden realities of entrepreneurship people rarely talk aboutHow to navigate uncertainty and career pivotsLessons from building an online business before social media really existedHow nervous system regulation impacts leadership and successWhat it really takes to build work you genuinely love Get to know Jessica:Jessica Miller-Merrell is the Founder of Workology, a workplace resource for HR, recruiting professionals and business leaders. The site was listed twice as a top 75 career resource by Forbes Magazine. Jessica is the president and CEO of Xceptional HR, a human capital strategy and consulting agency, and is listed by Forbes as a top 50 social media power user. Because of her industry expertise and knowledge, Jessica’s opinions and expertise are sought after and sourced by publications and media including: The Economist, Forbes, CIO Magazine, CBS, Entrepreneur Magazine, and SHRM’s HR Magazine. Her new book, Digitizing Talent: Creative Strategies for the Digital Recruiting Age was published in 2023 by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).Connect with Jessica:Instagram: @workologyblogLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jmillermerrellYoutube: youtube.com/workologyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/workologyblog/Website: https://workology.comhttps://go.workology.com/nervous-system-reset/Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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You don’t hate work. You hate how it feels
4w ago00:50:35Tap to summarizeWhat if the problem isn’t your job… but how much of yourself you’ve tied to itThis conversation with Madison Butler felt like saying out loud the things most people only think about Madison Butler to talk about work, identity, burnout, and what it actually means to build a life that feels like yours from people pleasing in early careers to detaching your identity from your job to walking away from corporate entirely, this is an honest conversation about what we’re not saying out loud.If you’ve ever felt like work is taking more from you than it’s giving this episode will hit closeWhat you'll hear in this e pisode:why so many people tie their identity to workhow to emotionally detach from your job without quittingthe real impact managers have on your mental healthwhat burnout actually looks like in real lifehow to start choosing yourself without blowing everything upwhy you’re allowed to redefine success at any pointGet to know Madison:Madison Butler is a workplace strategist, author, and professional “call-it-like-it-is” speaker who is on a mission to make work suck less. A former Chief People Officer turned founder, she helps companies fix broken cultures, challenge outdated leadership norms, and actually give a damn about their people. She is the host of Crash Out With Me, where she unpacks burnout, identity shifts, and what happens when high-performing humans hit their limit. She’s worked with brands like Zillow, Amazon, and Mammoth Brands, and is known for blending tough empathy with systems-level change. Connect with Madison:Instagram: @MadisonAmeliaBLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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The fetal position moment every Entrepreneur knows (And nobody talks about) | Ryan Austin
Apr 2400:49:10Tap to summarizeFrom side hustle at 15 to SaaS founder — Ryan Austin shares the raw entrepreneur story behind personal growth, success mindset, self improvement, and starting a business with nothing but grit.___________________JOIN US FOR OUR LIVE EVENT: We run a career-changing live event every month.🔗 Register here: https://talentcollective.org/live___________________In this candid conversation, Ryan — Founder and CEO of Cognota, the world's first Learn Ops platform — tells the full, unfiltered story of what entrepreneurship actually looks like from the inside. The side hustles that became real businesses. The exits. The wrong partnerships. And the moment in Austin, Texas, when he slid down against a wall, went into something like a fetal position, and genuinely thought it was over. This is not a highlight reel. This is the real thing. 🔑 What you'll get from this conversation: → How Ryan turned a teenager's side hustle into real businesses with employees — before he could drive → Why his university campus store shut him down (and what he did next) → The wrong partnership that killed a business that could have been massive → How he became SVP by pitching the board a revenue stream they didn't know they needed → The $100K phone call that came the second he hit rock bottom → Why he says "businesses don't die unless you kill them" → What the SaaS apocalypse looks like from inside a company going fully AI-native → His advice for anyone in L&D or corporate training who is job searching right now → What he'd tell his younger self — including the childhood stuff he rarely shares Whether you're building a business from scratch, navigating a career pivot, working in learning and development, or sharpening your entrepreneur mindset — this one's for you.MEET RYAN AUSTIN: Ryan Austin is a serial entrepreneur and thought leader in talent development with nearly 20 years of experience. As CEO of Cognota, the leading LearnOps platform, he's building a new software category focused on the operational effectiveness of corporate L&D, Talent, and HR teams. Cognota's patent-pending technology is trusted by global enterprises and recognized by Brandon Hall Group. Ryan is also host of the LearnOps Leadership Series and a contributor to Forbes Business Council, ATD, and Training Journal.CONNECT WITH RYAN:IG: @ryanwhyyyLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanaustin3Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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Why your manager impacts your life more than you think
Apr 1700:55:35Tap to summarizeWhat if your manager has more impact on your emotional wellbeing than almost anyone else in your life?Ryan shares the career journey that took him from industrial-organizational psychology into leadership development, talent strategy, people analytics, and executive coaching.From building HR systems from the ground up to leading talent development strategies across major organizations, Ryan brings both the human and commercial side of leadership into one powerful conversation.This episode dives into what makes great leaders, why workplace culture starts with management, and how leadership decisions shape not only business outcomes, but people’s lives far beyond work.A must-listen for leaders, managers, HR professionals, and anyone building teams.What you’ll get from this episodeWhy managers deeply affect emotional wellbeingHow leadership shapes workplace cultureLessons from talent development and people analyticsWhat great leadership looks like in practiceHow to think commercially as a people leaderWhy development starts with self-awarenessGet to know Ryan:Ryan McCrea is a senior talent and leadership development leader known for building practical, high-impact strategies that help organizations grow stronger leaders, better teams, and healthier cultures. With more than two decades of experience across talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, mentoring, and culture transformation, Ryan brings a science-practitioner approach to helping people and businesses perform at their best. He is also the author of Quick Bites of Insight, a book that offers practical, real-world leadership lessons for managers and professionals looking to grow in the flow of work.Most recently, Ryan served as Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Ameren, where he led enterprise-wide learning and leadership development strategy and oversaw a team responsible for building scalable solutions that supported leaders and employees across the organization. He currently serves as President of the Saint Louis Organization Development Network (STL-ODN), reflecting his continued commitment to advancing the field of organizational development and leadership practice.Previously, Ryan served as Vice President, Talent Development at Commerce Bank, where he launched a company-wide professional development program and led strategic initiatives to strengthen leadership capability, employee growth, and organizational effectiveness.Ryan is certified in Situational Leadership®, The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety™, DiSC®, and MBTI®, and is also a certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Southern Indiana and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.Based in St. Louis, Ryan lives with his wife, Susan, and their two cats, Zooey and Coco. Outside of work, he is passionate about music, movies, fashion, pop culture, and art, and is always up for a lively conversation about any of them.Connect with Ryan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmccrea/Website: www.quickbitesofinsight.comBuy his book here: https://a.co/d/01WVNkb0Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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From corporate leader to extraordinary entrepreneur
Apr 900:53:36Tap to summarizeAdrienne Weimer’s career path did not follow a straight line and that is exactly what makes this conversation so powerful. From nearly becoming a doctor, to building a career in consulting and leadership development, to moving alone across the world to Thailand, to leaving LinkedIn and building a million-dollar business, Adrienne shares the real story behind what it takes to trust yourself through uncertainty.This episode is a deeply honest conversation about identity shifts, career pivots, resilience, entrepreneurship, and what success really looks like when you define it on your own terms. If you are navigating change, questioning your next step, or building something that asks you to believe in yourself before the proof exists, this conversation will stay with you.What you’ll get from this episode: How to know when it’s time to pivotThe courage it takes to trust yourself without proofLessons from corporate leadership and entrepreneurshipWhat building a business really feels like behind the scenesHow moving abroad changed Adrienne’s perspectiveWhy success should be defined by freedom, not titlesGet to know Adrienne:Adrienne Weimer is a business mentor and former LinkedIn Sales Consultant who helps conscious women entrepreneurs build businesses where visibility feels safe, sales feel aligned, and wealth feels natural. With over four years of experience at LinkedIn and more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, coaches, and sales professionals mentored, Adrienne brings both insider strategy and deep coaching expertise to her work.Through her signature coaching programs and masterminds, she helps women become visible with confidence, sell through self-trust instead of pressure, and build sustainable financial freedom without burnout or bro tactics. Her mission is to empower women to own their brilliance, lead with presence, and create meaningful impact while working less.Connect with Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachadrienneweimer/ Website: https://www.adrienneweimer.com/Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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Why career growth isn’t about playing it safe
Mar 2700:50:04Tap to summarizeWhat if career growth isn’t about climbing faster — but choosing challenge over comfort?In this episode, Candice Mitchell sits down with learning & development leader, community builder, and solopreneur Anamaria Dorgo to unpack what a non-linear, intentional career really looks like.From starting in retail, to staying with one company for a decade across countries and roles, to experimenting with consulting, community building, and finally finding the right hybrid — this conversation is an honest look at clarity, pivots, and designing a career that actually fits.No hype. No “follow your passion” clichés. Just real decisions, trade-offs, and growth.What you’ll get from this episode:Why variety and challenge matter more than titlesHow to think about sideways (and backward) career movesThe role clarity plays when things get hardWhy not every career needs an “all-in” leapHow side projects quietly shape long-term successThis episode is for anyone questioning their next move or wondering if they’re “doing it wrong.”Get to know AnamariaAnamaria is a Learning & Development Manager and Community Builder, a podcast host, and the founder of Handle with Brain. You'll usually find her tinkering with collaborative projects at the overlap between community + (learning) experience design + facilitation.She prefer practical approaches over grand theories, and she cares about creating environments where people share what they know, challenge each other, and make progress together. Connect with AnamariaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamariadorgo/Podcast (Mapping Ties) : https://mapping-ties.com/Newsletter: https://anamariadorgo.substack.com/Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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Why education fails people (and what actually shapes careers)
Mar 2001:02:03Tap to summarizeWhat if the way we educate people is actively working against how humans actually learn?In this episode, Candice Mitchell sits down with learning strategist, leadership expert, and author Nick Shackleton-Jones to unpack why traditional education and corporate learning miss the mark and what actually creates meaning, growth, and capability.From lecturing psychology, to consulting at global organizations like the BBC, BP, and Deloitte, Nick shares real stories about learning systems, leadership mistakes, and why most development programs fail the people they’re meant to serve.This is a candid conversation about purpose, experience design, and building learning that actually sticks.What you’ll get from this episode:Why education feels empty for so many peopleWhat really shapes purpose and career directionHow learning became a ritual instead of an experienceWhy breaking the mold often leads to impactWhat leaders get wrong about learning and developmentIf you work in leadership, L&D, HR, or simply care about how people grow — this one’s for you.Get to know Nick:Nick Shackleton-Jones is the author of How People Learn, a book which introduces the first general theory of learning & describes how to apply it. An industry revolutionary, he introduced the ‘courses to resources’ mantra & pioneered human-centred learning design (5Di).A track record of shaping future learning approaches for public & private organisations, he is winner of several awards for people development, strategy, innovation, & learning content (including the Learning & Performance Institute’s Award for Services to the Learning Industry, 2017). He is the former CLO at Deloitte UK & now CEO at Shackleton Consulting.Connect with Nick:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shackletonjones/X: @shackletonjonesTiktok: @shackletonjonesMeet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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Why storytelling matters more than content in learning
Mar 1200:59:28Tap to summarizeFor years, learning and development has focused on content.More courses.More platforms.More information.But information isn’t the problem anymore.In this episode, Candice speaks with learning leader Ajay to talk about what actually helps people learn, grow, and change their behavior at work.Ajay shares his journey from discovering e-learning early in his career to working across the UK and Europe in corporate L&D. Along the way, he began noticing something important: the moments people remember most in learning aren’t slides or modules — they’re stories.This conversation explores why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in learning and development, why the industry may be focusing on the wrong problem, and what organizations need to rethink if they want learning to actually work.If you work in L&D, leadership, HR, or anyone responsible for helping people grow at work, this conversation will give you a lot to think about.What you'll get from this episodeWhy information alone doesn’t drive learningThe role storytelling plays in behavior changeWhat many organizations misunderstand about learning contentWhy human connection still matters in the age of AIHow L&D can move from content delivery to real impactGet to know Ajay:Ajay Jacob is an L&D professional and Storyteller. After 20 years of L&D roles across multiple countries, he founded Tell More Stories to help individuals and teams use storytelling principles to increase their impact. His work also involves working with L&D teams to integrate Story more deeply into learning design to drive better engagement and results.Connect with Ajay:LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ajaytjCourse: https://www.udemy.com/course/storytelling-foundations-unlocking-the-power-of-stories/?referralCode=91BDA7E8C30712E28687Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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Why betting on yourself changes everything
Mar 600:55:48Tap to summarizeWhat if the thing holding you back isn’t lack of talent — but lack of permission?In this episode, Candice Mitchell sits down with keynote speaker, author, and musician Rachel Druckenmiller for a powerful conversation about courage, burnout, self-trust, and choosing yourself — even when it feels risky.From studying abroad and finding her voice, to building a career through initiative, to burnout, a life-altering accident, and learning to trust herself again — Rachel shares what it really takes to live an unmuted life.This is an honest, deeply human episode about agency, resilience, and why your contribution matters more than you think.What you’ll get from this episode:Why initiative matters more than titles or permissionHow burnout often comes from proving instead of beingWhat it means to truly “bet on yourself”Why your perspective matters more than perfectionHow to reclaim trust in yourself after life knocks you downThis episode is for anyone who feels called to more but hasn’t fully stepped into it yet.Get to Know Rachel:Rachel Druckenmiller is a leadership strategist and keynote speaker who helps people stop holding back and start showing up with clarity, confidence, and courage so they come alive at work.With nearly 20 years of experience, Rachel works with high-performing professionals who are capable, thoughtful, and committed to doing good work but who often second-guess themselves, downplay their strengths, or hesitate to speak up. Her work helps leaders think more clearly, advocate for themselves more effectively, and lead with greater presence and impact.Rachel’s approach brings together psychology, leadership insight, and real-world experience, delivered through stories that stick and tools people actually use. She’s known for making complex human dynamics—like self-silencing, burnout, and self-doubt—feel understandable, relatable, and actionable.A TEDx speaker, Rachel has been recognized by Forbes, Smart Meetings, and Workforce Magazine for her work helping people build confidence and lead from the inside out. She’s worked with a wide range of organizations and in the legal field, she’s spoken at events for the American Bar Association, the Association of Legal Administrators, and Squire Patton Boggs.Rachel is respected for her ability to challenge assumptions, elevate thinking, and create moments of insight that change how leaders show up long after the session ends.Connect with Rachel:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbdruckenmiller/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/racheldruckenmiller Website: https://www.racheldruckenmiller.com/ Rachel's Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0u42nNEz1pAsJsoEcDkTvAMeet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com
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