#44 BREAKING INTO DATA IN 2026: GITHUB, PROOF OF WORK, AND REAL SKILL GAPS

If your calendar says “two more meetings,” but your body tapped out at 4 PM, you're not out of time. You're out of capacity.In this episode of Vantage Career, Jaspreet Gill, Microsoft alum and high-performance coach for top 1% women, breaks down why overperformance stalls influence — and how executive presence is built through clarity, capacity, and boundaries instead.We cover:Why the 4 PM crash is a capacity problem, not a time problemThe difference between being tired and being neurologically overloadedThe 3:58 PM Reset you can use immediatelyMicrotransitions that reduce cognitive residue between meetingsThe 2-question capacity audit to rightsize your effortHow to move from dependable doer → strategic leaderIf this episode resonates, Jaspreet teaches these tools live inside Becoming HER — where high-achieving women map their future self, rebuild capacity, and strengthen influence.It’s live. No replay.Join the waitlist via the link below or message “HER” to Jaspreet on LinkedIn for details.Link: https://pilotedperformance.mykajabi.com/becoming-her-reg About the Guest:Jaspreet Gill is a Microsoft alum and high-performance coach for top 1% women. She helps high-achieving leaders build clarity, capacity, and undeniable influence—without burnout. About the Host:Reda El Maazi is the founder of Vantage Career, where he works with ambitious professionals and leaders to sharpen positioning, increase visibility, and convert performance into influence and high-paying roles.

When AI commodifies every skill, your narrative becomes your competitive edge. Learn the framework that gets you from $100K to $200K and a meaningful career: control your story, expand your scope, let visibility follow. Guest: TITUS CARERRA KARIUKI

Kofi breaks down how to spot your next big skill gap, why your GitHub says more than any certification, the hidden mentors you’re probably ignoring, and how curiosity and patience turn into career rocket fuel.

Most tech professionals stay stuck because they rely on one asset: skill. In this episode I break down the real hiring formula for 2026: the three assets that take you from invisible to landing six-figure offers.How recruiters actually decideWhy network beats certificationsWhy reputation matters mostHow comments and outreach trigger interviews

Ex-Ernst & Young partner Misha Rubin on why layoffs and career setbacks are often life pushing you toward something better. Learn how to build your "board of supporters," why clarity beats volume in job search, and how to turn transition chaos into your next breakthrough. If you're stuck or searching, this episode shows you the path forward.

Alex Tillo from Indeed Canada breaks down how AI-powered applicant tracking systems filter resumes in 2025, why keyword stuffing no longer works, and how to stand out when competing against 2,000+ candidates. Learn what recruiters actually see when your application hits their desk and the one thing AI can't replace that gets you hired.

Good people know good people. In this episode, I reveal how high-level professionals like you can build relationships that lead to hidden opportunities — and why trust is the real currency of career growth.

The job market has flipped. What worked in 2022 is now killing your chances in 2025. Most professionals are still applying like it’s a candidate-driven market—getting ghosted, buried under 300+ applicants, and wondering why their experience isn’t enough.In this episode, I break down why the old playbook fails — and the networking strategies top performers use to land roles when competition is fierce.

Most resumes show what you did. Winning resumes show what you achieved. Here's how to rewrite yours so companies actually pay attention.

Welcome to Season 2!Grayson and I explore what keeps high performers motivated when progress slows down. We also dive into the mindset shifts that help them push through challenging times.Two September coaching spots available for senior professionals ready to accelerate their trajectory: Book a discovery call here