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003: Performance, Image, Exposure. The Career Framework That Gets You Promoted | Farrell Simon
Most professionals don’t actively design their careers. They follow opportunities, accept promotions, and wake up years later feeling stuck.
In this episode of The Bored Room, Mark Misiano sits down with Farrell Simon, Chief Commercial Officer at Trevi Therapeutics, to break down what it actually takes to build a career with intention, impact, and long-term growth.
From leading global brands at Procter & Gamble and Pfizer to scaling in biotech, Farrell shares the frameworks, mindset shifts, and leadership lessons that shaped his career across industries.
This conversation goes beyond resumes and job titles. It’s about learning how to think strategically about your career, build transferable skills, and create opportunities instead of waiting for them.
If you’re feeling stuck, navigating a career pivot, or aiming for leadership, this episode will change how you approach your next move.
In this episode, you’ll discover:- Why career growth is a mix of strategy, timing, and intentional risk
- How to think about your career as transferable skills, not just job titles
- The “next next role” mindset that shapes long-term success
- Why most people start job searching too early, and what to do first instead
- The difference between execution and leadership, and how to transition between them
- How honest feedback can accelerate your growth faster than success can
- Why curiosity is one of the most valuable career advantages
- The role of mentorship in shaping leadership and opportunity
- Why networking matters, even if you don’t enjoy it
- How to stand out in a crowded job market through personalization
- The “Performance, Image, Exposure” framework for career advancement
- How to evaluate roles based on long-term growth, not just short-term excitement
- Why impact and philanthropy can redefine success over time
We talk about:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:08 Farrell’s Career Pivots
- 10:00 Defining Success and Giving Back
- 16:06 Mentors Networking and Leadership
- 28:18 From Execution to Strategy
- 31:32 Initiative Beats Qualifications
- 39:22 AI Adoption and Trust
- 41:39 Career Ownership and PIE
Connect with Farrell
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrellsimon/
- Website: http://trevitherapeutics.com
Connect with me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-misiano/
- Website: https://theboredroom.net/
- Email: [email protected]
#CareerGrowth #CareerStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerAdvice #LeadershipMindset #CareerPivot #FutureOfWork #PersonalBranding #NetworkingStrategy #CareerDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #WorkplaceSuccess
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By Mark MisianoMost professionals don’t actively design their careers. They follow opportunities, accept promotions, and wake up years later feeling stuck.
In this episode of The Bored Room, Mark Misiano sits down with Farrell Simon, Chief Commercial Officer at Trevi Therapeutics, to break down what it actually takes to build a career with intention, impact, and long-term growth.
From leading global brands at Procter & Gamble and Pfizer to scaling in biotech, Farrell shares the frameworks, mindset shifts, and leadership lessons that shaped his career across industries.
This conversation goes beyond resumes and job titles. It’s about learning how to think strategically about your career, build transferable skills, and create opportunities instead of waiting for them.
If you’re feeling stuck, navigating a career pivot, or aiming for leadership, this episode will change how you approach your next move.
In this episode, you’ll discover:- Why career growth is a mix of strategy, timing, and intentional risk
- How to think about your career as transferable skills, not just job titles
- The “next next role” mindset that shapes long-term success
- Why most people start job searching too early, and what to do first instead
- The difference between execution and leadership, and how to transition between them
- How honest feedback can accelerate your growth faster than success can
- Why curiosity is one of the most valuable career advantages
- The role of mentorship in shaping leadership and opportunity
- Why networking matters, even if you don’t enjoy it
- How to stand out in a crowded job market through personalization
- The “Performance, Image, Exposure” framework for career advancement
- How to evaluate roles based on long-term growth, not just short-term excitement
- Why impact and philanthropy can redefine success over time
We talk about:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:08 Farrell’s Career Pivots
- 10:00 Defining Success and Giving Back
- 16:06 Mentors Networking and Leadership
- 28:18 From Execution to Strategy
- 31:32 Initiative Beats Qualifications
- 39:22 AI Adoption and Trust
- 41:39 Career Ownership and PIE
Connect with Farrell
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrellsimon/
- Website: http://trevitherapeutics.com
Connect with me
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-misiano/
- Website: https://theboredroom.net/
- Email: [email protected]
#CareerGrowth #CareerStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #CareerAdvice #LeadershipMindset #CareerPivot #FutureOfWork #PersonalBranding #NetworkingStrategy #CareerDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #WorkplaceSuccess