How to Adapt, Stay Visible, and Build a Career You Love with Alexis King

Are you waiting for your career to move forward — or are you actively making it happen? In this episode of The People Success Circle, I sit down with Alexis King, keynote speaker, author, LinkedIn learning and development professional, and entrepreneur, to talk about what it really takes to navigate career transitions, stay relevant, and become unignorable at work. Alexis shares her journey from banking to corporate training to tech — and how each unexpected turn actually prepared her for the next one. This conversation is packed with practical strategies for anyone who wants to take ownership of their career, build multiple income streams, and show up with more intention. In this episode, we talk about: Alexis's career journey from bank teller to LinkedIn Learning — and the pivotal layoff that changed everything Why being laid off in 2012 led her to uncover what she actually loved doing — and how a great coach made all the difference The power of LinkedIn for career growth and why it is still one of the most underutilized tools for professionals How Alexis built a real estate investment business during the pandemic and what that taught her about entrepreneurship and multiple income streams Why you don't have to quit your job to start something on the side — and what ruthless prioritization actually looks like in practice The five P's framework from her book The Career Ninja Mindset: Plan, Prioritize, Practice, Persistence, and Passion What it means to become unignorable at work — and why visibility plus relationships is the formula that creates real opportunity Listen for mindset shifts and practical takeaways you can start applying right away — whether you're looking to grow where you are or take your career in a whole new direction. About Alexis King: Alexis King, MBA, CPTD®, is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, executive coach, and Amazon Best-Selling Author who helps organizations navigate rapid, disruptive change—especially in the age of AI—so their people stay engaged, adaptable, and driving results instead of falling behind. Drawing from a career spanning banking, tech leadership, entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and talent development, Alexis equips audiences with actionable tools they can immediately apply during periods of uncertainty and transition. Her work focuses on helping individuals and teams move from overwhelmed and reactive to agile, proactive, and high-performing contributors. Connect with Alexis King: Website: alexiskingconsulting.com Book: The Career Ninja Mindset - https://www.amazon.com/Career-Ninja-M... JOIN NETWORKING SCHOOL TODAY 🎯 Ready to feel more confident expanding your network online so you can unlock new opportunities — without the awkwardness or outdated “networking” advice? Join Networking School and be known for what you do best! https://www.limerockcareerco.com/netw... 🚀 FREE RESOURCE For leaders and employees who want to foster connection, prioritize well-being, and unlock growth in their workplace — so every employee + the organization can thrive, grab my free guide - The People Success Playbook - limerockconsulting.myflodesk.com/peoplesuccessplaybook 🔗 Helpful Links 🌐 Learn more: https://www.limerockcareerco.com 📸 Follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/mindy_east_consultant/ 💼 Connect on LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/MindyEast 🎤 Book Mindy to speak at your next conference: MindyEast.com