Knowing When to Move: Liz Gebhard on Career Transitions with Intention
Liz Gebhard explores how to recognise when it is time to move on and how to approach career transitions with intention rather than reaction.
In this episode of Sound of Breaking Glass, host Hristina Vaceva invites Liz Gebhard, a seasoned commercial executive whose career has dynamically spanned the realms of video games, fashion, and technology.
Liz began her journey in supply chain management, a field she never planned to enter, but one that sparked a deep and lasting interest in the intricacies of a vast industry. This early experience set the stage for her later role at Amazon, where she became a key figure in shaping their global diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Lessons Learned
- Adaptability Opens Doors: Liz teaches us that flexibility in your skills and openness to new opportunities can propel you through diverse career landscapes.
- Diversity Enhances Environments: By fostering inclusivity, Liz shows that diverse workplaces are not just nicer, but stronger and more dynamic.
- Resilience Shapes Futures: Facing personal and professional challenges head-on can steer your career into more meaningful directions.
- Mentorship Drives Growth: Liz underscores the importance of nurturing talent, particularly in less represented groups, to cultivate a richer, more varied corporate culture.
- Intentional Career Moves Matter: Liz’s shift towards roles that align with her personal values demonstrates how purpose-driven changes can enrich your professional life and satisfaction.
Discover how the twists and turns along the way inspired Liz to navigate her career path with intention and innovation — and so will you.
Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizgebhard/
Sound of Breaking Glass on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/sound-of-breaking-glass
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