What does it really take to build predictable career growth — especially during uncertain times?

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Javier Lozano Jr., a former world champion turned fractional CMO, who built and exited a successful business and later helped scale a company from $1 million to over $20 million.

Javier shares practical, real-world career lessons, including:

• Why sales and marketing skills are essential for career growth — even if you're not in sales
• How to build predictable momentum in your career
• How to think strategically about career risk
• Why career paths are rarely linear — and why that’s an advantage
• How top professionals position themselves for leadership roles
• How to continuously reinvent yourself to stay relevant

Javier also explains how developing self-awareness, learning continuously, and betting on yourself strategically can unlock career acceleration and long-term success.

Whether you're an early-career professional, mid-level manager, or aspiring executive, this episode provides actionable frameworks to help you take control of your career and create new opportunities.

Listen now and learn how to build a career with intention, strategy, and predictable growth.

Success in your career isn’t just about working hard—it’s about making the right decisions, building the right skills, and positioning yourself for growth before the opportunity arrives.

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, Bola Alabi sits down with Rich Smith, co-founder of Vojomo and former Chief Marketing Officer for seven companies, to share practical career strategies every working professional needs.

Rich shares powerful insights on:

• How to position yourself for leadership roles
• What separates executives from average performers
• How to navigate a bad boss without damaging your career
• Why learning and discomfort accelerate career growth
• How strategic thinking transforms your career trajectory

Whether you're early in your career or preparing for executive leadership, this episode will help you think differently about your career and take control of your growth.

Change is accelerating — and what worked yesterday may already be obsolete.

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Allister Frost, former Microsoft Digital Marketing Strategy Leader and creator of the Future-Ready Mindset, to unpack how professionals can stay relevant, confident, and in demand in the age of AI.

We explore why most workplace change programs fail, how to activate curiosity, creativity, and courageous communication, and how Allister’s ReadyAlready® Growth Cycle helps busy professionals future-proof their careers without overwhelm.

If you’re navigating career uncertainty, AI disruption, or feeling stuck despite success, this episode delivers practical strategies you can apply immediately.

How do you grow your career, lead effectively, and still protect your health?

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Will Watrous, a leadership expert who has built and scaled multiple companies and now helps teams implement systems that drive sustainable success. We discuss how clarity, accountability, and execution impact career growth, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.

This conversation is designed for working professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders who want practical tools to grow without burnout and deliver results that matter.

What does it really take to build a healthy, high-performing workplace culture without burning people out?

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Hacia Atherton, a leadership expert who helps managers translate positive psychology research into practical, everyday routines. We discuss how leaders at all levels can influence culture, build trust, reduce burnout, and create environments where both performance and people can thrive.

This conversation is designed for working professionals, managers, and aspiring leaders who want actionable strategies they can apply immediately to strengthen their teams and accelerate their careers.

In this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning publicist and career visibility expert KJ Blattenbauer. With over three decades of experience shaping brands and professionals, KJ shares practical strategies for becoming sought after in your career—without relying on hype or self-promotion. We discuss how working professionals can turn expertise into opportunity, build credibility, and use visibility as a strategic tool for career growth. If you want your work to be recognized and rewarded, this conversation delivers clear actions you can apply immediately.

Career growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s engineered.

In this episode of The Career Evangelist Podcast, I sit down with Susan Coelius Keplinger, CEO of Force of Nature and a 20-year AdTech veteran, to break down how working professionals can turn uncertainty into strategic career momentum. From scaling billion-dollar brands to coaching CMOs and founders, Susan shares how data-driven systems replace fear with clarity.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next move, this episode delivers practical frameworks to help you take smarter risks, build confidence, and create predictable career growth—without burning out or betting blindly.

Unlock career growth secrets with Susan Coelius Keplinger, CEO of Force of Nature, in this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast! As a Fortune Most Powerful Women honoree and AdTech expert, Susan reveals how she scaled Ring to a billion-dollar exit and built systems for brands like OOFOS and Halo.

On the latest episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast, we welcome Bryce Batts, certified career coach, AEC recruiting expert, and co-founder of Career Collective. With 15+ years of experience and over 800 placements, Bryce shares actionable strategies for aligning your career with your vision and values, redefining work-life balance, mastering personal branding, and navigating talent shortages in AEC. Plus, insights on women's leadership, confidence-building, and self-advocacy. Whether you're in engineering, construction, or any field, walk away with practical tools to design a fulfilling professional life. Tune in for inspiration and real-world advice.

Subscribe for more career evangelist episodes on professional development, job strategies, and leadership growth. Listen to Bryce's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in-aec-wine-after-work/id1590870145Follow Bryce: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-batts-recruiter Visit: https://brycebatts.co/ and https://www.mycareercollective.com/

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Discover powerful career strategies in this episode of the Career Evangelist Podcast featuring Bryce Batts, certified career coach, AEC recruiting expert, and co-founder of Career Collective. With over 15 years in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) recruiting, Bryce has placed more than 800 professionals and hosts the Wine After Work podcast, empowering women in leadership and career development.