Jennifer Petriglieri is the associate professor at INSEAD and author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work. During this conversation, she joins The Edge of Work to discuss the challenges and strategies that dual-career couples use to navigate their professional and personal lives. She shares insights on the three career models couples adopt, how organizations can better support top talent with partners, and why proactive career conversations are crucial for long-term success. Finally, she offers practical advice for individuals and leaders looking to create sustainable career paths in today’s evolving workplace.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpetriglieri/

Website: https://www.jpetriglieri.com/

HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2018/05/talent-management-and-the-dual-career-couple

HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2019/09/how-dual-career-couples-make-it-work

In this episode of The Edge of Work podcast, host Al Dea explores the concept of 'lead from anywhere'. Al shares insights from a virtual keynote, emphasizing that leadership isn't only a formal title but an action that everyone can practice.

He delves into key principles such as situational awareness, developing organizational IQ, investing in relationships, creating opportunities for others, and being a continuous learner and teacher. This episode is packed with actionable advice to inspire you to cultivate leadership qualities in yourself and others, regardless of your position within an organization. Perfect for individuals in cross-functional or collaborative roles looking to drive impact and lead effectively from any level.

Links

• Website: https://al-dea.com/
• Article: https://www.td.org/content/td-magazine/lead-from-anywhere?lid=h4ekw96t966r

Chris Louie is the Head of Talent Development at Thomson Reuters, where he leads initiatives in talent acquisition, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion.

During the conversation, Chris shares his journey from finance to talent leadership and offers his perspective on career growth, skills, and the transformative potential of AI in the workplace.

He introduces Thomson Reuters’ “Grow My Way” program, designed to empower employees with personalized career development opportunities and a skills-first approach. Chris also discusses how AI is reshaping both customer solutions and internal operations, emphasizing the need for experimentation, adaptability, and interconnected systems.

Links

• Chris Louie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislouie/
• Al Dea: https://www.al-dea.com/