ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Maria shares how she fast-tracked her evaluation career in under four years without needing the typical 8-10 years of experience. She breaks down the "career growth fallacy" that holds many evaluators back and discusses six key strategies that accelerated her journey. This episode offers practical insights on how to create meaningful growth without waiting for arbitrary experience milestones. Register for the Own Your Edge Masterclass happening on January 20, 2026 here.
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Listen to Maria's episode on Planned Happenstance here.
Check out the BetterEvaluation Building a Career in Evaluation page here.
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