Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald
A Starting with One Podcast
302 episodes
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"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more ... you are a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams.
We love sending our listeners on a journey of discovery as they learn about the inspiring lives of industry thought leaders, business owners, & entrepreneurs from all walks of life, who share one thing in common – SUCCESS! And it all starts with one—one idea; one conversation; one dream.
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"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more ... you are a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams.
We love sending our listeners on a journey of discovery as they learn about the inspiring lives of industry thought leaders, business owners, & entrepreneurs from all walks of life, who share one thing in common – SUCCESS! And it all starts with one—one idea; one conversation; one dream.
Brought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group
Success Leaves Clues: Ep273 - The Art of People, Potential, and Purpose with guest Jessica Pezim, Client Partner at Bedford Consulting Group
Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald
34 minutes 11 seconds
6 days ago
Success Leaves Clues: Ep273 - The Art of People, Potential, and Purpose with guest Jessica Pezim, Client Partner at Bedford Consulting Group
In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Robin Bailey and guest co-host Cory Chadwick sit down with Jessica Pezim, Client Partner at Bedford Consulting Group, to explore how leadership, culture, and human connection shape organizational success.
Jessica shares her journey from practicing securities law to leading executive search and leadership advisory at Bedford. With a unique background spanning law, finance, and talent strategy, she brings deep insight into how the right leadership match can transform not just an organization but lives.
Together, they discuss what it takes to hire beyond the résumé, build cultures that thrive on belonging, and navigate transformation with empathy and purpose. From AI-driven fear to family business dynamics, this conversation blends strategy with humanity, showing that careers are, at their core, deeply human stories.
You’ll hear about:
From law to leadership: How Jessica pivoted from securities law to executive search and why she never looked back.
Family in business: The rewards and realities of working with family in a multigenerational company.
Ripple effects in leadership: How one placement can change lives, organizations, and communities.
Culture fit vs. skill fit: Why the best person on paper isn’t always the right person for the role.
Hiring with heart: How Bedford’s 93% success rate comes from prioritizing alignment, not just experience.
The role of AI in talent strategy: How leaders can navigate technological change with transparency and trust.
Mentorship and legacy: Why paying it forward and planting seeds for others defines lasting leadership.
We talk about:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 From law to executive search and Jessica’s bold career pivot
07:00 Family business dynamics and lessons learned from twin mentors
10:00 The ripple effect of leadership and the power of impact
16:00 Preventing burnout and balancing high performance with humanity
17:00 The competency model and why Bedford’s 93% success rate matters
18:00 The best person vs. the right person and the difference that changes everything
20:00 Values, culture fit, and why alignment matters more than perfection
22:00 Diversity of thought and inclusive hiring in times of transformation
26:00 AI, fear, and the future of work
30:00 Legal meets leadership and Jessica’s unique approach to talent strategy
34:00 Planting trees for future leaders, mentorship, purpose, and legacy
Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more ... you are a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams.
We love sending our listeners on a journey of discovery as they learn about the inspiring lives of industry thought leaders, business owners, & entrepreneurs from all walks of life, who share one thing in common – SUCCESS! And it all starts with one—one idea; one conversation; one dream.
Brought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group
