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In this episode, Rocky McGuire talks with Sarah Caminiti about her journey from behind-the-scenes support to a public advocate for ethical leadership and employee empowerment.

Discover how to reclaim your professional narrative and lead with genuine intention in a rapidly shifting tech landscape. In this episode, Rocky McGuire connects with Sarah Caminiti, Career Strategist and host of The Roundtable, to discuss her unexpected transition from "behind-the-scenes" helper to an influential public voice for ethical leadership and employee empowerment. They dive into: • The "Unplanned" Career Snowball: How a single, detailed community response transformed Sarah's career into a journey of panels and podcasting. • Occupying Your Space: Understanding the psychological importance of "taking up space" and why shrinking yourself is a sad, limiting mindset. • Ditching Fear-Based Tactics: A look at why leaders resort to ego and power dynamics, and how "invisible work" like advocacy can change team culture. • Strategic Vulnerability: Why admitting you're "not at 100%" or don't have a degree can actually build deeper trust and safety within a team. • The Interview as a Filter: How to use the hiring process to "interview them back" and why being 10% more bold helps avoid toxic workplace misalignments. • Remote Work & The Human Connection: Why remote teams must be…

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