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Sonny Franks-Miller and Andrew Cook meet with Katherine Ducker, Vice President of Corporate and Financial Communications at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, about what it’s like when your next big move requires a physical move. Whether you crave adventure, want to live in a market with more opportunity, a lower cost of living, or it makes sense for your personal life, there is a lot to consider. Ducker shares her experience of making a cross-country move and what it was like to establish herself in a completely new city.

Carolyn Lok and Andrew Cook meet with Andy Checo, managing director of public relations and social media for d exposito & Partners, about the benefits of a lateral move to skyrocket your career in the long run. In this episode, we get into how to embrace new challenges, diversify your skill set, and broaden your network for long-term success.

Andrew Cook and Carolyn Lok meet with Thien Ho, a communications and public affairs executive who’s had experience working for companies like the LA Dodgers, Panda Restaurant Group, and Sony Pictures Entertainment. In this episode, we talk about a growth that’s not too often highlighted: expanding within your current role. While a less glamorous move, knowing how to identify opportunities to grow within your role and take on more responsibility can help set you up for that next big opportunity.

Carolyn Lok and Sonny Franks Miller meet with Molly McKenna, McDonald’s Senior Director of Brand Communications, to talk about what it’s like to have a 20-year-long career at one of the biggest brands in the world. We dive into how to prepare for that big promotion, finding advocates within your organization, and our go-to McDonald’s order. 

The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations presents "Talking Points." Featuring candid intergenerational conversations between emerging leaders and seasoned pros, each episode shares insights from some of the industry's greatest minds and asks the questions young professionals have on their minds. Hosted by Emerging Leaders Sonny Franks Miller, Carolyn Lok and Andrew Cook, the first season tackles "Making the Next Big Move," discussing the job changes that defined careers and how they decided to make the jump. Subscribe today and listen to the first episode featuring Kevin Saghy, Vice

Carolyn Lok and Andrew Cook talk to Kevin Saghy, Head of Audience Engagement at The Ohio State University about the big move that defined his career: the choice to leave the Chicago Cubs after a once-in-a-lifetime experience there leading communications during their World Series winning 2016 season. Other topics include: PRSSA reunions and favorite pieces of jewelry. Editor's note: This episode was recorded prior to Kevin's most recent external move to his current role as Vice President of Corporate Communications and PR for the Cleveland Cavaliers.