The Missing Throughline: Turn Your Experience Into Clear Positioning
with Gina Riley
Presented by Gina Riley, author of Qualified Isn’t Enough and Forbes Coaches Council member
If you’re applying, networking, and interviewing—but not gaining traction—this session will explain why.
Most professionals don’t have an experience problem. They have a clarity problem.
When your story feels like a list of roles instead of a clear point of view, it’s harder for others to understand your value—and harder for you to communicate it with confidence.
In this session, Gina Riley shares a practical approach to help you uncover the thread that connects your experience and translate it into language that resonates in the market.
You’ll learn how to:
• Spot the themes that define your value
• Eliminate disconnected messaging that weakens your positioning
• Build stronger, more relevant interview stories
When you can clearly see your value, you can finally communicate it—and that’s what changes outcomes.
Gina Riley is transforming how people approach job search and career transitions. With nearly a decade of experience in corporate HR at Intel and as an executive search consultant for Talence Group, she has led searches for CEOs, COOs, and CFOs across various industries, trained hundreds in talent selection, and gained unique insight into how to stand out in competitive leadership searches. She developed the Career Velocity™ framework, an action-oriented system helping executives navigate successful transitions.
A two-time DisruptHR speaker and recognized thought leader, Riley holds a master’s degree and is a certified YouMap® coach and expert in behavioral interview skills. Her expertise spans networking strategy, leadership development, and executive presence. She is an Official Member of the Forbes Coaches Council and author of Qualified Isn't Enough: Develop Your Story. Land The Interview, Win The Job, with Advantage Forbes Books. In it, Riley shares her comprehensive understanding of both sides of executive hiring and how to go from “qualified candidate” to “chosen”. Find her insights and resources at www.GinaRileyConsulting.com.
Second Speaker: Minky Kernacs
AI Ready: Skills to Thrive in the Future of Work
AI is rapidly reshaping the workplace, changing not only the tools we use, but the skills employers value most. In this fast-paced and practical session, Minky will explore how professionals can stay competitive, adaptable, and resilient in today’s evolving job market.
Attendees will learn how to effectively embrace AI as a career tool, identify the human-centered skills that remain essential, and position themselves for success in a workforce defined by constant innovation and change. Topics will include adaptability, communication, problem-solving, continuous learning, and how to use AI to work smarter, not fear the future.
Minky Kernacs is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mercurio Analytics, she is a strategic advisor who helps organizations achieve measurable results by aligning strategy, technology, and the way people actually work. Operating at the intersection of data, AI, security, and governance, she specializes in navigating complex environments where clarity, accountability, and execution are critical.
Minky is known for translating technical complexity into actionable strategies, enabling leaders to make confident decisions and drive sustainable outcomes. Her work spans AI adoption, modernization, compliance, and large-scale organizational integration, with a focus on embedding trust, alignment, and real-world impact into every initiative.