The New Career Path: Flexible Work, Blended Teams, and What’s Next

About this episode

This episode discusses the changing landscape of work with a focus on blended teams and flexible work arrangements.

The way we work is changing—and it’s not going back. In this episode, we sit down with Brea Starmer, founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, to break down the rise of blended teams, where full-time employees work alongside independent experts. They explore why women are leaving rigid career structures, how AI is widening skills gaps, and what companies must do to build flexible, high-performing teams for the future of work. You’ll learn: Why blended teams are becoming the new standard How flexible work can still support growth and stability What leaders need to rethink in the AI era Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Lions & Tigers website: https://lionsandtigers.com/ Workforce Reimagined Research: https://lionsandtigers.com/why-now/   Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. Open a Found account for FREE at found.com. See…

People in this episode

Host: Career Contessa

Guest: Brea Starmer

Topics covered

• flexible work
• blended teams
• AI impact on careers
• women in the workforce
• future of work

Keywords

• blended teams
• flexible work
• AI
• career structures
• women in business
• high-performing teams

Sponsors

Shopify, Found

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lions & Tigers, Career Contessa

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