Episode #1
Career Pivots, Transferable Skills and Values-Driven Leadership
What does it take to successfully change industries, stand out to recruiters, and build a career that reflects your values? In this episode of Business Edge, Lexie Delgado shares lessons from a career that has taken her across industries, roles, and cities. She discusses her work in talent sourcing at Uber and offers practical perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, including how professionals can advocate for others and help create environments where people feel they belong. Lexie also shares how transferable skills helped her move into the technology industry, what recruiters look for on LinkedIn, and why job seekers should be intentional about the skills and experiences they highlight. She also discusses the inspiration behind Causa y Cultura, her cultural and social awareness project, and reflects on the importance of staying grounded in your values when navigating workplace challenges. In This Episode 00:20 — Meet Lexie Delgado and hear about her professional background 01:30 — Talent sourcing at Uber and incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion 02:49 — Making recruiter outreach more personal and effective 03:36 — How professionals can take greater responsibility for inclusion in the workplace 06:09 — Learning about cultures and perspectives different from your own 07:08 — Lexie’s career journey and transition across industries 10:40 — Career resilience and developing multiple sources of income 12:40 — What recruiters look for on LinkedIn profiles 14:06 — Using skills, keywords, and job descriptions to improve your visibility 15:02 — The story and purpose behind Causa y Cultura 17:18 — Navigating workplace challenges while staying true to your values 20:37 — Final reflections on using your values as a professional guide
