The Career Edge - by Brize
Welcome to The Career Edge — the podcast for professionals who are ready to cultivate the human skills that define a career. In a world where technology is a given, how we think, decide, and connect is what sets us apart.
Hosted by Leslie Ferry, founder of Brize and the architect behind Zandra, this show pulls back the curtain on the unspoken shifts that truly impact your trajectory. We move beyond generic advice to empower you with the insights required to navigate the modern workplace with agency and influence.
You’ll discover the "hidden gems" of how work actually works — the unspoken operating motions that others often miss. From there, we explore the uniquely human elements that allow you to capitalize on those insights, turning self-awareness and strategic reasoning into a more empowered and fulfilling career.
Each episode is designed to help you sharpen the skills AI cannot replace:
- Self-Awareness & Others-Awareness
- Strategic Reasoning
- Clear Communication & Trust
- Collaboration & Connection
If you are ready to start taking intentional ownership of your growth, you’ve found your edge.
The Career Edge - by Brize
Get to Know What You Don’t Know: Turning Blind Spots Into Bright Spots
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AI is changing how we work — but fear not. Your greatest career advantage isn’t technical; it’s human. In this first episode of The Career Edge, you’ll discover that blind spots happen to us all — unseen interpretations of our actions and abilities that can differ wildly from what we intend. (You might be surprised by how you’re being misinterpreted.)
The Career Edge is a new series dedicated to helping you understand and strengthen the human skills that shape your career — especially in the era of AI, where how you think, connect, and communicate defines your true value.
In this episode, we explore how others often see us differently than we expect. These varying perceptions — shaped by different work styles, personalities, and priorities — create what are called blind spots. They’re our default behaviors in motion, influencing how others interpret our tone, decisions, and credibility.
Awareness is what turns those blind spots into bright spots. When you recognize how you’re experienced by others, you can act with greater intention — building stronger relationships, becoming a trusted sounding board, and inspiring teams toward shared goals.
Because in a world where AI can automate tasks we do, our awareness can illuminate who we become.
