Skills, Growth, and a Bit of SFIA Magic with Professor Lizzie Valentine

This week’s Fireside Chat is another interesting one. I sat down with the ever-insightful Professor Lizzie Valentine to talk about growth, professional development, and what it really means to future-proof your career. Lizzie brings years of experience across consulting, education, and coaching—and doesn’t shy away from calling it like it is.

We covered why understanding your career goals matters more than collecting credentials, how to use tools like SFIA to assess your real capabilities (spoiler: you’re probably further ahead than you think), and why being able to articulate your strengths is the difference between “maybe” and “you’re hired.” We even got into why frameworks like SFIA are worth their weight in gold—not just for individuals, but for educators and employers too.

If you’re rethinking your next move, planning a pivot, or just wondering how to stand out in a world of AI, Lizzie’s take is both practical and empowering. Grab a cuppa and tune in for this one.