Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov work and write about the complex science of human performance, while making it simple. Both are practicing senior executives in talent management, leveraging Fortune 500 experience gained across four continents. Angela and Sergey equip leaders with practical tools for success. They are researchers, adjunct professors at IE University, regular contributors to journals and the authors of “FairTalk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback.”We talk with Angela and Sergey about their own career journeys, what led them to create The Edge website, the elements of their Career Edge model, behaviors that can get people’s careers into trouble, why the idea of ‘career sacrifice’ should be challenged, the notion of making trade-offs in one’s career and how to base career decisions on strategy rather than fear, steps to provide powerful feedback from their book ‘Fair Talk’, examples of good talent and career management practices from companies, what should change in the world of work, and what’s coming next for both of them.Links from the episode: Angela and Sergey’s Edge website     Angela and Sergey’s Fair Talk book Angela’s LinkedIn profileSergey’s LinkedIn profileThanks for listening!Visit our homepage at https://disrupt-your-career.comIf you like the podcast, please take a moment to rate it and leave a review in Apple Podcast

Angela Lane, VP Global Talent at AbbVie, and Sergey Gorbatov, Talent Executive, discuss the importance of having a clear career vision, building strong networks, and personal branding for career success. They talk about being a 'career visionary,' offering value to build relationships, and understanding the impact of your work. They also share insights on building personal brands and being open to multiple career options for more opportunities and satisfaction.