What If the Bigger Career Risk Is Never Trying? - On Record PR - Ep. 220

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr sits down with Eva Wisnik, founder and president of Wisnik Career Enterprises, to explore how professionals can move past fear and make more confident career decisions. Drawing on her own experience leaving a secure position at Cadwalader to launch her firm, Eva explains why sometimes the greater career risk is staying put—and wondering years later what might have happened if you had taken the chance. Jennifer and Eva discuss how to tell the difference between a calculated career risk and an impulsive reaction to a difficult situation; why lasting career security comes from continually learning, growing, and building relationships; and how aligning your skills with your values can help you define success on your own terms. Eva also offers a practical way to think about imposter syndrome: instead of assuming you are unqualified, recognize that you may simply be facing something you have not learned yet. The conversation includes practical strategies for building clarity and confidence, from rewriting your own job description and journaling through uncertainty to maintaining a record of accomplishments that reminds you of what you have already achieved. They also explore how professionals can approach AI and other workplace changes as opportunities to take on more strategic, higher-value work while continuing to invest in the human relationships and in-person connections that technology cannot replace. Ultimately, the episode is about trusting your judgment, seeking guidance from mentors, recognizing your strengths, and giving yourself permission to pursue opportunities that may feel uncomfortable but align with who you are and what you value. https://www.onrecordpr.com Furia Rubel Communications provides integrated marketing and public relations services to clients in professional service and business sectors internationally. Our client-focused, data-driven strategic counsel is the foundation for marketing and PR programs that drive business success — and we’ve been doing it since 2002. Our seasoned and savvy team stands ready to help your organization with everything from business development and strategic planning to PR and crisis communications. Our multi-award-winning podcast, On Record PR, dives deep into the strategies and insights that matter most to law firm leaders tasked with driving growth, innovation, and success. Our episodes are created for decision-makers at law firms. Whether you are a managing partner, chief, executive committee member, or practice or industry group chair, our show is your resource for navigating complex challenges, fostering strategic growth, and staying ahead in an evolving legal landscape.