Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald · 2025-11-06 · 34 min
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.
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