Career Wanderlust

From Profit to Purpose: How PR Veteran Mark Beal Became Gen Z's Career Champion

Jolie Downs Season 2 Episode 45

From profit-driven executive to purpose-driven educator: Mark Beal's transformation story reveals how 30 years of PR expertise became a mission to shape the next generation of communication leaders. Join us for an enlightening conversation about career evolution, Gen Z insights, and the power of turning experience into impact.

 

Guest Bio:

Mark Beal is a distinguished public relations veteran turned professor of practice at Rutgers University's School of Communications and Information. With nearly three decades of experience developing campaigns for iconic events like The Olympic Games and Super Bowl, Mark has authored seven books on Gen Z and career development. His latest works, including "Z.E.O." and "Win the Job and Thrive in a Multi-Generational Workplace," showcase his unique perspective on the evolving workplace landscape.

 

Content Sample:

- The game-changing lesson that transformed his approach to new business pitching

- Revolutionary insights about Gen Z's "work to live" philosophy

- Compelling perspective on the future of hybrid work environments

 

Key Takeaways:

[03:00] - Never stop learning: The cornerstone of career longevity

[12:00] - The power of thorough research in winning opportunities

[26:00] - Understanding Gen Z's transformative impact on workplace culture

[37:00] - The shift from profit-focused to purpose-driven career evolution

 

Memorable Quotes:

"Gen Z works to live, they don't live to work - and I think they actually have it right."

"Your network is your net worth."

"We went from this focus on profit to purpose, and that's become my superpower."

 

Suggestions:

Ready to dive deeper into workplace evolution and career development? Connect with Mark on LinkedIn and check out his latest book "Z.E.O." https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-beal-ma-a24338a/

 

This insightful session was hosted by Jolie Downs with Paradigm, a voice in career evolution and growth. You can connect with Jolie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joliedowns/

 

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If you are looking to add talent to your public relations, marketing, communications, sales, or business development team with the best talent, and quickly, check us out at paradigmstaffing.com.

 

 

Ending Note:

What's your perspective on the evolving workplace? Are you embracing the "work to live" philosophy? Share your thoughts and join us next time for more career insights and transformative conversations.

 

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