What if the biggest barrier to career growth isn’t effort — but the systems around learning?

In this episode of Successfully Ambiguous, host Christine Brooks-Cappadocia speaks with Manja Horner, Founder & CEO of Boost LD, about why upskilling needs to happen faster, how careers are being held back by slow and sporadic training models, and what it really takes to become job-ready in today’s workforce.

Manja shares insights from her work in learning and people development across construction, trades, and manufacturing, explaining why skilled trades aren’t broken — but the pathways into them often are. Together, they explore deliberate practice as a way to accelerate learning, why visible career pathways build loyalty, and what workers actually prioritize when choosing their next role (hint: stability, safety, and support).

This conversation is especially relevant for anyone navigating career change, reskilling, or rethinking how to grow in a rapidly shifting world of work.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why slow training models are no longer working
• How deliberate practice can help people learn faster and work smarter
• What makes career pathways feel clear and accessible
• Why networking and showing up still matter when changing careers
• What today’s workers really want from employers
• How onboarding, culture, and visible growth shape long-term commitment

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