SSEL2602. Designing a Career With Influence, Focus, and Momentum

Technical skills open doors, but influence, focus, and persistence are what accelerate a career. In today’s rapidly changing profession, emerging leaders must learn how to build credibility, expand their impact, and create opportunities that may not appear on a traditional career roadmap. 

Drawing from a career in risk advisory, cybersecurity, and governance, the presenter for this session explores the lessons learned from stepping into uncomfortable opportunities, challenging conventional thinking, and discovering that “no” is often just the beginning of a conversation. 

Whether you’re looking to become a trusted adviser, industry thought leader, or future firm leader, this session will provide practical strategies for designing a career that is both personally fulfilling and professionally impactful.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify strategies for building influence without relying on title or position.
• Select practical techniques to create career momentum.
• Recognize the value of asking for opportunities, even when success is uncertain.