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One engineer turned expert career coach, ready to drop gems and share hard-earned wisdom. Leah C. Murphy brings you authentic stories, practical advice, and real talk on everything from negotiating compensation to leveling up your career. Tune in to laugh, learn, and navigate your professional journey with confidence. Subscribe now!

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October 19, 20261 hr 1 min

Show Your Ask: The Art of Speaking Up Featuring Joyel Crawford

What happens when the career you've worked so hard to build no longer serves you? And how do you find the courage to speak up, advocate for yourself, and take control of what's next? In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey podcast , host Leah C. Murphy welcomes award-winning executive coach, bestselling author, and CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies, Joyel Crawford , for an inspiring conversation about career growth, professional persistence, and the power of self-advocacy. Joyel shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, including the challenges of navigating career transitions, recognizing the signs of burnout, and learning when it's time to walk away. She also opens up about her decision to "divorce overwork" and why redefining success means prioritizing your well-being. Together, Leah and Joyel explore what it really means to take ownership of your career, embrace change, and recognize that your voice deserves to be heard. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Professional Persistence: Why speaking up, asking questions, and advocating for yourself can open doors you never imagined. 💎 Recognizing Burnout: Understanding when your career is taking a toll on your well-being and knowing when it's time to make a change. 💎 The Art of Asking: How Joyel's RISE framework helps professionals build confidence, communicate effectively, and take action toward their goals. 💎 Redefining Success: Why letting go of constant productivity and embracing a more human-centered approach can transform your career and leadership journey. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest: Joyel Crawford is an award-winning executive coach, leadership strategist, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies. With more than 20 years of experience developing leaders and transforming workplace cultures, she helps organizations increase employee engagement, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and navigate change with confidence. A former Verizon Wireless leadership development executive, Joyel's expertise has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC News Live, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Essence, and The New York Times. She is the bestselling author of Show Your Ask: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career and host of the Career View Mirror® podcast. 🌐 Website: www.crawfordleadership.com 📘 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyelcrawford 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyelcrawford 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyelCrawford 🎙️ Career View Mirror® Podcast 📚 Author Page & Book Information

October 5, 202647 min

The Power of Showing Up as Your Whole Self Featuring Paula Fontana

What does it really mean to show up as your whole self, especially in professional spaces that may not always make room for every part of who you are? In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy sits down with Paula Fontana , international keynote speaker, nonprofit executive, and motivational influencer , for a candid conversation about authenticity, purpose, career pivots, and building a professional life that reflects who you are. Paula shares how her own career has evolved and why understanding your priorities, motivations, and non-negotiables can help you make more intentional career decisions. Together, Leah and Paula explore what it means to embrace your authenticity while still understanding the realities of navigating different professional environments. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Showing up authentically while knowing when to read the room 💎 Navigating career pivots and finding purpose along the way 💎 Identifying your career priorities and non-negotiables 💎 The power of mentorship, sponsorship, and choosing environments where you can thrive Whether you're navigating a career transition or simply thinking differently about how you show up at work, this conversation offers a reminder that your career can evolve right alongside you. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest: Paula Fontana is a motivational speaker and trailblazing fashion influencer who empowers audiences to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose. Through corporate keynotes, leadership forums, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and digital platforms, Paula inspires professionals to embrace their full identity, both personally and professionally. Her blend of motivational storytelling and practical confidence strategies encourages people to step boldly into who they are and show up as their whole selves, on purpose and without apology. Instagram YouTube Tik Tok LinkedIn Podcast production and social media management by MC Productions

September 21, 202657 min

Don't Panic, PIVOT: How to Navigate a Career Layoff

What do you do when the career you thought was secure suddenly isn’t? Leah C. Murphy sits down with Dr. Kristy Taylor , founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC, to talk about navigating layoffs, career transitions, and an increasingly challenging job market. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her own experience with job loss, Dr. Taylor shares practical ways to move forward without letting fear or desperation drive your next decision. From recognizing the value of your transferable skills to strengthening your career brand and embracing AI as a tool, this conversation is about approaching your next move with strategy, confidence, and intention. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why mindset should come before updating your resume 💎 How to identify and use your transferable skills 💎 Why your next opportunity may be outside your previous industry 💎 How career branding can strengthen your job search 💎 Why AI can be a career tool instead of something to fear Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest: Dr. Kristy K. Taylor is the founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC and creator of the WORxK Principle™. She is a military veteran, Certified Career & Executive Coach and HR Organizational Development Practitioner. She has conducted team building and workforce development training for organizations such as Walmart, American University, iFundWomen, and throughout federal agencies including the FDA, USAID, and the DoD. Dr. Taylor is the author of multiple books, including the The WORxK Principle™ Primer: A Behavioral Agility Framework for Transforming Mindset and Performance and the 21-Day Career Pivot Manual. Through her work, WORxK Solutions serves as a prescription for career and workplace success, equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools to grow, lead, and thrive. Connect with Dr. Taylor: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kktaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worxksolutionsllc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@worxksolutionsllc

September 7, 202655 min

Stop Blending In: How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Seen

What makes you stand out when everyone around you has similar experience, credentials, and expertise? Leah C. Murphy sits down with personal brand stylist Doreen Brown , founder of Let's Get Visible®, to talk about what it really means to build a personal brand that gets you seen without losing who you are in the process. From navigating workplace expectations and using personal style as an unspoken tool to standing out in a world increasingly influenced by AI, Doreen shares why personal branding isn't just for entrepreneurs. It's an important part of building visibility throughout your career. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why personal branding matters at every stage of your career 💎 How to stand out without feeling like you're performing 💎 The connection between personal style, confidence, and visibility 💎 Why AI makes your individual voice even more important 💎 How to stop blending in and start owning what makes you different Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest: Doreen Brown is an Australian-based personal brand stylist and the founder of Let's Get Visible®, a personal brand and visibility consultancy helping founders, emerging leaders and teams build brands that are distinctive, sustainable, and built entirely on their own terms. With over a decade of experience in personal brand strategy, Doreen has worked with professionals across industries who share a common thread: deep expertise, clear ambition, and a visible gap between who they are and how they show up. Her work sits at the intersection of identity, strategy, and visual language, helping clients become not just visible, but unmistakable. Connect with Doreen: 📸 Instagram: @styledbydoreen 📧Email: doreen@letsgetvisible.com.au

August 17, 202637 min

The Career Advice No One Is Giving You Featuring Daisy Jones-Brown

Is one paycheck enough anymore? Traditional career advice is changing, and so is the way we think about financial security. As federal careers continue to evolve, the lessons from this conversation extend far beyond government service. Leah C. Murphy welcomes Air Force veteran, retired federal leader, real estate investor, and business strategist Daisy Jones-Brown for a conversation about building multiple income streams, creating ownership, and preparing for what's next. Together, they explore how to recognize your transferable skills, shift your mindset beyond a single paycheck, and build long-term wealth with confidence. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why relying on one paycheck may no longer provide the security it once did. 💎 You're not starting over. Your experience, leadership, and expertise can be translated into new opportunities and additional income streams. 💎 Building wealth starts with recognizing your unique value, creating ownership, and taking action before you feel completely ready. 💎 The right coach should empower you, challenge you, and help you move forward with integrity. Don't be afraid to ask questions and vet the people you're investing in. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest: Daisy Jones-Brown is an Air Force veteran, retired federal leader, licensed professional counselor, real estate investor, and business strategist. She is the founder of Born Beautiful, LLC and creator of the Power Pivot framework and The Wealth Circle, helping federal women leaders and veterans translate their expertise into income, ownership, and wealth. With more than 30 years of leadership experience in government, counseling, and human services, Daisy empowers professionals to build purpose-driven businesses, invest in real estate, and create generational wealth. Her mission is to help high-achieving women confidently transition from successful careers into meaningful entrepreneurship and lasting financial freedom. The Wealth Circle is a curated community designed to help professional women, federal employees, veterans, and aspiring investors build long-term wealth through real estate investing. Members gain access to investor education, live trainings, expert guest speakers, real-world deal discussions, strategic networking, and a supportive community focused on moving from earned income to ownership and intentional wealth creation. Learn more: https://thewealthcircle.lovable.app LinkedIn Facebook Youtube Skool

August 3, 202659 min

What HR Isn't Telling You Featuring Ebony Russ

We've all heard the stories about HR, but how much do you actually know about what happens behind the scenes? In this episode of Career Gems for the Journey , Leah C. Murphy sits down with Author, Speaker and Human Resources Business Partner Ebony Russ for an honest conversation about the realities of HR. Together, they unpack what really happens during performance reviews, promotions, PIPs, compensation decisions, and why building a relationship with HR can be one of the smartest career moves you make. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 The truth about PIPs, promotions, and performance reviews 💎 How HR influences career growth behind the scenes 💎 What every employee should know to better navigate the workplace Whether you're just starting your career, leading a team, or looking for your next opportunity, this episode is packed with practical insights that will help you better understand the people, processes, and decisions that shape your career. Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠⁠ 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest: Ebony Russ is a Human Resource Business Partner with 20 years of experience in HR and Author of Tea, Tactics, and Tenacity: 10 Tips to Thrive in Corporate America, a guide inspired by the lessons she learned and now shares to empower others. IG: ebony.russ_ Shop Ebony's book: Tea, Tactics, & Tenacity: 10 Tips To Thrive In Corporate America

July 13, 202654 min

AI Fundamentals Without the Hype

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere. One day it's being hailed as the future of work. The next day it's being blamed for taking jobs, replacing workers, and changing entire industries overnight. So what should professionals actually believe? In this conversation, Leah C. Murphy and Erica Castro-Morrison cut through the noise and break AI down into practical, real-world terms. From common misconceptions and workplace expectations to prompting, security, and productivity, they explore how professionals can use AI with confidence instead of fear. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why AI is becoming an essential workplace skill 💎 How better prompting leads to better AI results 💎 What professionals can do now to confidently use AI in their careers ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠⁠ Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Erica Castro-Morrison is a cybersecurity professional, AI solutions strategist, and founder of STEM Roots Collective. With a background spanning computer-aided design, computer science, information assurance, and cybersecurity, she brings a practical approach to helping organizations and entrepreneurs leverage technology more effectively. Drawing on her experience supporting government and enterprise environments, Erica specializes in cybersecurity, risk management, process automation, and workforce development. Through STEM Roots Collective, she helps businesses implement AI tools and technology solutions that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and support sustainable growth.

June 22, 202618 min

The Human Skills AI Can't Replace

As AI continues to reshape the workplace, many professionals are wondering what skills will remain valuable. In this episode, Leah C. Murphy explores the human-centered skills that AI cannot replace and why emotional intelligence, leadership, adaptability, and relationship-building remain critical for career success. She also shares encouragement for professionals navigating today's challenging job market and discusses how to balance AI upskilling with continued personal and professional growth. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why emotional intelligence is still a competitive advantage 💎 The difference between competing with AI and working alongside it 💎 Human skills that organizations continue to value most 💎 How to stay relevant in a changing job market 💎 Why your professional value extends beyond technical skills The future belongs to professionals who combine AI capabilities with strong human skills like leadership, communication, critical thinking, and relationship-building. ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: ⁠Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop⁠ Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.

June 1, 202629 min

Stop Using AI Like Google: Why You’re Still Overworked

In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , breaks down one of the biggest mistakes professionals are making with artificial intelligence… using it like a search engine instead of a strategic tool. Leah dives into the growing pressure around AI adoption, the fear of being left behind, and the risks of blindly trusting every AI trend or headline online. She also shares why professionals still have time to upskill, why companies are still figuring AI out themselves, and how to use AI in a more intentional and secure way both personally and professionally. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why using AI like Google is limiting your growth 💎 The dangers of sharing sensitive information with AI platforms 💎 Why companies are still figuring out their AI strategies 💎 How AI and human critical thinking will work together in the future workplace Interested in learning how to use AI more strategically in your career and workplace? ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop: Career Gems for the Journey AI Workshop Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.

May 18, 202618 min

Avoid Becoming Obsolete By Using AI At Work

In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast , Leah C. Murphy , CEO of Career Gems for the Journey , dives into one of the biggest conversations happening in today’s workplace… artificial intelligence. From fears around job security to questions about productivity and workplace expectations, Leah breaks down what professionals really need to know about AI, workplace evolution, and staying competitive in their careers. Leah shares why AI is changing the way work gets done, how expectations are shifting inside organizations, and why professionals still have time to upskill before companies fully optimize AI integration across the workplace. 💎 Gems from This Episode 💎 Why AI is changing expectations at work, not just jobs 💎 How professionals can stay relevant by strategically upskilling 💎 Why many employees feel AI is increasing workloads instead of reducing them 💎 The importance of combining human expertise with AI tools Interested in learning how to use AI more strategically in your career and workplace? ✨ Get on the list and learn more about the upcoming AI Workshop Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gemsforthejourney.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.