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September 16, 2025 22 mins

 

“In order to not feel stuck in the future, you cannot wait to get plucked out of obscurity into your next job—unless you have an incredible team of mentors and sponsors who are always advocating for you.”

- Gina RileyIn this episode of The People Dividend Podcast, host Mike Horne welcomes back career transition expert Gina Riley, author of Qualified Isn’t Enough. Together, they explore how to stand out in today’s AI-powered job market, land your next role faster, and build lasting career momentum.

 

Gina introduces her nine-step model for building career velocity and explains why being qualified isn’t enough anymore—you need a clear message, a compelling story, and a strategy that gets you noticed by hiring managers.

 

What You’ll Learn:

 

  • How to craft a personal brand that sets you apart from other candidates

  • Why mastering interview storytelling can help you win the job

  • How to define and communicate your unique value proposition

  • What it takes to build career velocity in a noisy, competitive job market

  • How to boost your executive presence and become known for your expertise

  • Why thought leadership is the new differentiator in professional growth

 

Resources & Links: 

 

Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin

Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com

Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/, 

LinkedIn Mike’s Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/, 

Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike  

 

Learn More about Gina Riley:

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginariley/

https://www.talencegroup.com/



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