Own Your Career: Planning for Long-term Career Growth

Richa Bansal is an executive career coach with a decade of experience excelling in the corporate world on her own terms. She previously worked with Amazon, leading large-scale programs to help the company hire the best talent on earth, and with Schlumberger, leading a large engineering team to deliver multi-million dollar projects for global oilfield clients like ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP.

As one of the only women in the room for most of her career, Richa has seen first-hand the struggles of women as they navigate the corporate ladder. She founded Pinkcareers to deliver actionable, no-fluff career advice to help women level up in their careers and advance to leadership roles. Richa has partnered with over 20 Fortune-500 companies, universities, and the Government of Canada to deliver her leadership programs, and coached 300+ ambitious women land high-impact roles at the top companies in the world. 

Richa earned a Bachelor’s from IIT Delhi in India, a Master’s from Purdue University, and an MBA from Rice University. When she is not working on Pinkcareers, she loves to travel the world with her husband and two little boys. To learn how to work with Richa, reach out at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Topic Synopsis

In a market defined by reorganizations, shifting budgets, and new skill demands, careers stall when plans are vague. This workshop is about taking ownership of your career. You’ll map your 5-year personal and professional goals, and use that to set direction towards the right 12–24 month role, skills, and proof points. You’ll learn how to weigh internal vs. external moves, build a credible personal brand inside your company and on LinkedIn, and always stay market-ready in a volatile economy. Expect practical frameworks, examples from real transitions, and time to draft your next steps.

Learning Objectives

• A clear framework to map your 5-year career roadmap.
• A decision framework for internal promotion vs. external switch.
• A strong positioning statement to keep yourself market-ready.

PDU Triangle:

1 Power Skills PDU

The New Hiring Reality: Market Shifts, Precision Hiring, and the Impact of AI

Carl Fleming is a management consultant and recruitment leader specializing in talent strategy across technology, engineering, energy, and financial services. As an award-winning Market Leader at Nesco Resource, he drives market performance, leads high-performing teams, and delivers talent solutions to organizations across North America and Europe.
With over a decade of experience, Carl brings a deep understanding of how hiring directly impacts business performance and project execution. He partners closely with business leaders to align talent strategy with operational goals.
His expertise spans relationship building, recruiting strategy, and commercial execution, with a strong emphasis on long-term partnerships. Carl offers a practical, market-driven perspective on today’s hiring landscape, including evolving candidate expectations, economic shifts, and the growing influence of AI in recruitment.
He is passionate about helping organizations and professionals navigate change and make informed talent decisions in an increasingly complex workforce environment.

Topic Synopsis

With the acceleration of AI, geo-political uncertainties, greater competition and overall market sentiment, landing a new job in the current climate poses challenges for job seekers. The role of recruiters has certainly been elevated as even more of a strategic business partner for Companies who are now leveraging their expertise to find even tighter fits for their roles. In this session, you will learn about techniques to increase your visibility while attracting opportunities that match not just your skills, but your career aspirations.

Learning Objectives

1. State of the Market: Stable, but More Selective

2. The Hiring Market Has Shifted from Volume to Precision

3. AI Is Reshaping the Job Search for Candidates and Clients Alike

PDU Triangle:

1 Power Skills PDU