Is It You… or Is It the Job? How to Know When It No Longer Fits (with Portia James, CHRO, CeriFi)

What if the problem isn’t you—or the job—but the fit?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Cory reconnects with his former leader and mentor, Portia James, CHRO at CeriFi, to unpack one of the toughest questions professionals face: How do you know when it’s time to move on—or double down?

Portia has spent her career advising and coaching executives, leaders, and teams through their most pivotal career moments. Her reputation? Radical honesty, unwavering authenticity, and the courage to tell the truth—whether you’re ready for it or not.

Together, Cory and Portia dive into:

• Knowing when you’ve outgrown a role (even if nothing is “wrong”)

• “Is it me or the shirt?”—a fresh way to evaluate fit without blame

• Why staying too long can damage confidence and performance

• The freedom that comes from owning your decision—stay or go

• How to build trust and speak hard truths at any level (even to the C-suite)

• Separating your worth from your job title

• Why honesty is the most generous form of leadership

This episode is raw, real, and packed with decades of wisdom.
Whether you're questioning your own fit—or leading others who are—this conversation might be the clarity you’ve been waiting for.

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