Why Your Transferable Skills Are Worth More Than You Think

About this episode

Coach Dora Mendez and Dr. Lori Marie Huertas discuss the value of transferable skills and people-centered leadership in career advancement.

In this episode of Building Leadership Community , Coach Dora Mendez welcomes Dr. Lori Marie Huertas—an organizational leader, educator, and advocate for workplace cultures where belonging and innovation thrive. Together, they explore people-centered leadership as both a philosophy and a practical approach to career advancement. This conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, community, wellness, and helping professionals recognize and articulate the full value of their experience. One of the most powerful moments in this episode focuses on transferable skills—specifically how professionals, including student veterans, often underestimate their leadership experience because they have not translated it into language that resonates in new environments. This episode offers a clear lens for understanding how to bridge that gap and step into leadership with confidence. This conversation is a valuable resource for professionals seeking career growth, leaders focused on inclusive leadership, and anyone committed to building workplaces rooted in belonging and human-centered values. 🔑 Key Themes People-Centered Leadership Belonging and Workplace Culture Transferable Skills and…

People in this episode

Host: Coach Dora Mendez

Guest: Dr. Lori Marie Huertas

Topics covered

• People-Centered Leadership
• Belonging and Workplace Culture
• Transferable Skills and Career Growth
• Mentorship and Leadership Development
• Wellness and Sustainable Leadership
• First-Generation Leadership Journeys

Keywords

• transferable skills
• career growth
• mentorship
• inclusive leadership
• workplace culture
• leadership development
• wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities), Metropolitan State University of Denver

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