In today's uncertain job market, many professionals are holding tight to their current roles-not out of fulfillment, but fear. With layoffs, reduced openings, and slow hiring cycles, we've entered the era of job hugging-where staying put feels safer than stepping out.
But staying doesn't have to mean stagnating.
This session is designed to help job seekers and working professionals use this moment wisely. Learn how to stay engaged, upskill from where you are, and align your current work with your long-term career goals. Whether you're unsure about your next move or waiting for the market to shift, this course will help you grow right where you're planted-so you're ready when opportunity knocks.
Speaker Profile
Sable Ryan With over 20 years of experience shaping people strategies across the public and private sectors, Sable Ryan is a recognized leader in HR transformation and executive coaching. She has lived and worked in four countries across two continents, partnering with global leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams and future-ready organizations.
Sable holds a Master’s in Strategic and Functional Human Resources and is an executive coach through Georgetown Transformation Leadership Coaching program.
Her career includes pivotal roles as an HR professional at Delta Airlines, Strategic Advisor at USAID, and consultant for the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia—where she spearheaded initiatives to modernize HR practices and elevate organizational culture.
A Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women scholar and nominee for the Yale Executive Women’s Visiting Program, Sable combines business acumen with a deep commitment to leadership development. She equips leaders and HR professionals with the tools to drive equitable performance management, succession planning, and organizational growth through the power of their people.