Heather Doshay

Heather Doshay, Founder of Waypoint Works and former VP of People at Webflow, shares her insights on identifying high-slope talent. She introduces the PEAKS framework—Persistence, Emotional grounding, Action, Knowledge, and Systems thinking—explaining how it identifies candidates capable of growth. Heather discusses avoiding 'shiny object syndrome' in hiring and favors pairing emerging talent with experienced advisors instead of opting for traditional hires. Additionally, she highlights the importance of emotional grounding and listening for verbal cues to spot candidates who may be burning out.