Gareth Jones’ Post

🌟 Endings Lead to New Beginnings 🌟 I am transitioning out of my current role due to organizational changes. While this chapter is closing, I remain deeply grateful for the incredible people and teams I’ve had the privilege of working alongside over the years. The accomplishments I’m most proud of weren’t achieved alone—they were the result of collaboration, hard work, and the support of a talented group of individuals. Together, we: 🐾 Drove Continuous Improvement initiatives that streamlined processes and improved operations. 🐾 Tackled complex challenges, from enhancing team safety to improving emergency preparedness. 🐾 Built a strong financial team that exceeded key benchmarks, ensuring the hospital's success. The camaraderie, dedication, and compassion of my colleagues have left a lasting impact on me. These experiences have shaped my leadership style and reinforced my belief in the power of teamwork. Thank you for the memories, the lessons, and the shared successes. This journey has truly been unforgettable. Here’s to new opportunities and the amazing people who make them possible! As I prepare for the next chapter, I’m excited to explore new opportunities where I can bring my experience in leadership, operations, and process improvement to make a meaningful difference. To my network: If you know of opportunities where I can continue making an impact, I’d love to connect. #NewBeginnings #Teamwork #Leadership #VeterinaryMedicine #ProcessImprovement #Opentowork

🍁 A Season of Gratitude and Exciting Updates! 🍁 As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the many blessings in my professional journey and express gratitude for the opportunities I’ve had to grow, lead, and make a difference. From managing multi-million-dollar projects in real estate and construction to driving business growth and building meaningful partnerships, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside incredible teams and achieve impactful results. At the same time, I find myself in a season of transition, seeking the next opportunity to channel my skills and experiences into an impactful career. I’m excited about the chance to contribute to organizations where I can build relationships, inspire teams, and drive sustainable growth. Here are a few milestones I’m especially grateful for: ✅ Reshaping a construction company in The Bahamas to adapt to evolving market demands while maintaining profitability and relevance. ✅ Boosting sales team productivity by 300% through tailored marketing strategies and solutions that addressed key challenges. ✅ Leading initiatives that combine profit and purpose—like scaling a youth golf program to engage young minds and inspire confidence. ✅ Fostering long-term partnerships that elevate projects, strengthen professional networks, and drive sustainable growth. 🔍 How You Can Help If you know of organizations seeking a results-driven, empathetic leader with a track record in business development and growth, I’d love to connect! I’m open to remote roles or positions aligned with my passion for fostering success and making an impact. During this season of gratitude, I’m reminded of the power of collaboration and connection. If my background resonates with someone in your circle, please share this post or reach out directly—I’d be thrilled to explore opportunities together. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, joy, and exciting possibilities. Let’s continue to uncover what’s next on this journey! 🍂✨ Robyn Thompson

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 When this client reached out, they were looking to: 👉 Make sense of their career journey 👉 Reconnect with what matters 👉 Find clear direction and purpose Through our coaching conversations: 👉 We explored different perspectives and blind spots 👉 Used metaphors to understand complex situations 👉 Turned broad reflections into specific actions 👉 Developed practical ways forward The transformation? ✨ Clarity on what matters ✨  Confidence in decisions ✨  Focus on next steps ✨  Practical ways to move forward In their own words: "𝘊𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘦'𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴; 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵-𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦!" Thank you for your trust and collaboration 🙏 --------------- I'm Cecile 🇬🇧🇫🇷, founder of Walayance and I help quiet leaders be seen, be heard, have impact and get recognition so they can have successful and fulfilling careers. Message me to schedule a free consultation.

🌟Transforming Challenges into Opportunities - A Journey Worth Sharing🌟 In an ever-evolving world, staying ahead means turning every challenge into a stepping stone. This philosophy has not only propelled my professional journey but also enriched my perspective on innovation and resilience. 🔍✨ Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with teams that embody the spirit of curiosity and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Our journey has been marked by significant milestones, from leveraging cutting-edge technology to innovate solutions, to creating sustainable practices that not only benefit our business but also contribute positively to our community and the environment. 🌍💡 As we continue to navigate through the complexities of our industry, our focus remains on embracing change, fostering an inclusive culture where every voice is heard, and where every challenge is an opportunity for growth. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement is what sets us apart and fuels our journey forward. 🚀🌟 I'm eager to connect with like-minded professionals who are passionate about making a difference and driving change. Let's inspire each other, share our insights, and continue to grow together in this dynamic landscape.

Last night was different. I had the opportunity to cohost a dinner in Toronto with two powerful thought leaders - 📚 Michael Bungay Stanier and Chester Elton. The energy in the room was phenomenal and contagious. People stayed late and had a chance to really connect with their peers. Without going into details, I always like to share a few of my big takeaways: 1. People are suffering from loneliness. We often hear things like "I'm so connected, but lonely. Or, I have a thousand likes on my post, but no true / real friends." 2. Our happiness and success is largely driven by the quality of our working relationships. 3. Five questions to ask in Michael’s new book “How to Work with (Almost) Anyone” - Understanding when your colleagues shine and what they've learned from past relationships can help you amplify strengths and avoid pitfalls. - When do you shine and flow? - What are your practices and preferences? - What can you learn from past successful relationships? - What can you learn from past frustrating relationships? - How will we fix it when things go wrong? Thank you to the amazing individuals for joining us Elena Palumbo-Sergnese CTDP, Richard Pinnock, MBA, Dorena Erika Quinn, M.HRM, CDI.D, Marsha John-Greenwood MA CHRL, Alexandra Hyland, Laura Mably, Erin Gordon, Ella Baroyan, Diana Valler, CHRL, CHRP, Leah Pollock, Giovanna Surian, Leanne Joffre (CHRL), Sue Donnelly, M.Ed., CTDP, CEC, ACC, Eowynne Noble (She/Her), Veronica Amorena, Darcy Legros, Sotos Poulimenos, Mark Luceri, Darrell Zawada, Moses Berkowitz Amanda Holmes CHRL, MBA And thank you to Randstad Enterprise for continuing to support this amazing work!

Finding your role in the right organization is an absolutely career changing experience. In most of my previous roles, the ambiguity in responsibilities often left me feeling uncertain and stretched thin. The change in my current role has been nothing short of transformative. At Pluralsight Flow, clear role definitions and structured processes have not only boosted my confidence but also allowed me to fully leverage and expand my skill set. The difference is clear: a well-run organization doesn’t just elevate business outcomes; it significantly enhances personal growth and job satisfaction. I've found that knowing exactly where I fit within the team and what’s expected of me makes all the difference in contributing effectively and feeling valued. As a huge NBA and Denver Nuggets fan, I can't help but think of the parallels to Aaron Gordon's switch from the Orlando Magic to the Denver Nuggets. In Orlando he was thought of as the first option, and was taking on entirely too much responsibility outside of his skillset. He often got bashed by the media for being a total bust and not living up to his hype. In Denver he is the #3 or #4 option, with a much more narrow scope of his duties and a lot more emphasis on spending his time and energy doing the things he is good at, without wasting time on the things he is mediocre at. With this change he's gone from a failed star to the top role player in the league. I relate immensely to this story, and love being that specialized role player on my own team. For anyone feeling lost or overwhelmed, remember that the right environment can really change the game. Don't cut corners on finding the place you truly belong. #CareerGrowth #JobSatisfaction #ProfessionalDevelopment

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀. My first corporate employer (CareerBuilder), looking back from a distance now in my 40s, laid a tremendous professional foundation for me, one that -- I'll be honest -- I didn't even really recognize or always take full advantage of at the time. -- 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 who both demanded excellence and professionalism at every level and encouraged innovative thinking/ways to do things better. -- 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, and then both tested and supported effectively by great leadership (Mike McAdams, Tonya Webster, Christina Broussard, and Jim Butler, JD, MBA -- thank you all for the indelible impact you made on my life in my twenties by simply being yourselves), and a strong group of peers that were both ambitious in their own desks and still willing to be part of a team (too many names to list and thank here). -- 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻. Leaders in the org understood that I was in my twenties, and held me accountable while also nudging me forward and encouraging growth daily. The coolest part of the Careerbuilder story, to me, is looking at where people have gone FROM there. That's the real tell on a career incubator. So many of us used that experience to go into various avenues of business and other multiple professions in life -- just a group of 20-something sales guys, account managers, customer service folks, IT professionals trying to sort out life -- and scale heavily in our careers. The best part: many of us are still connected today. If you're a rising graduate or young professional, certainly take time to enjoy life in your younger years, but if you can get into a company known for building foundation through great leadership, accountability, and support, my advice is to seize that opportunity as quickly as it's offered. You won't regret it in later parts of your professional journey.

Yesterday was a powerful reminder of life’s unpredictability and how certain moments are simply beyond our control. At 3:00 PM, I learned I was being laid off. While the news was shocking, I immediately felt a deep gratitude for the opportunity I was given to grow and develop in my role. By 3:30 PM, I had updated my resume and started researching companies, determined to find my next opportunity in sales. At 4:15 PM, I stepped away from the computer and headed to my CrossFit gym—a place that always lifts my spirits during challenging times. When I walked in, I was met with an unexpected surprise: my coach and teammates presented me with the Competitive Athlete of the Year award. It was an incredible recognition of the hard work and dedication I’d poured into my training this year. Yet, having just been laid off an hour earlier, it was hard to fully embrace the moment or celebrate the achievement. Today, I made a decision. I refuse to feel sorry for myself any longer. Instead, I’m choosing to celebrate the grit, resilience, and dedication I’ve demonstrated—both in CrossFit and my sales career. As I actively reach out to my network in search of my next chapter, I’m carrying with me the same motivation, passion, and determination that have driven me to succeed in all areas of life. I’m deeply thankful for the opportunities I’ve had this year, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. This experience has taught me that even in life’s most uncertain moments, there is always room for growth, gratitude, and perseverance. I’m looking forward to sharing my journey and continuing to evolve. If you know of any opportunities in sales or are open to connecting, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s build the next chapter together! #sales #fitness #accountmanager #careergrowth #nextchapter

🌟 🌟 As I look back on my recent engagements, particularly in in supporting and optimizing processes with Dave and my team, I’ve come to appreciate the depth and growth that collaboration and structured problem-solving can bring. What i come to realise after this milestone: 1. Collaboration is Key: Working with diverse perspectives helped me uncover innovative solutions and streamline workflows for greater efficiency. 2. Clarity Drives Success: ownership and accountability are very important to growth 3. The Power of Iteration: No process is perfect on the first attempt as my previous VP always said —continuous feedback and refinement make all the difference. I always tell my self it is okay to make mistakes but never to repeat them. This is a stepping stone in my journey , and I’m excited to see where this path takes me next.

POV: You’re sitting in a job that drains you, knowing deep down it’s not where you’re meant to be. That was me—sitting in a cubicle working as a Pharmacist, feeling unfulfilled and stuck. One day, I decided enough was enough. I took a leap, pursued my MBA, and moved into the world of business and strategy. Fast forward to today: I transitioned into the sports industry, became the VP of People & Strategy for a Major League Baseball (MLB) team, and now I own my own company, working with incredible clients like the Pittsburgh Pirates and many ambitious professionals looking to craft their own path. Stepping out of the comfort zone wasn’t easy, but it changed everything. If you’re feeling stuck, remember—sometimes the best opportunities come when you take that leap into the unknown. #CareerBreakthrough #LevelUp #POV #EntrepreneurLife #DisruptorEnergy #WomenInBusiness #GrowthMindset #OwnYourJourney #BreakthroughBarriers #Pharmacist #Sports