BUILT THE NETWORK. DELIVERED THE RESULTS. STILL NOT THE CHOICE.

Most professionals assume hard work automatically leads to opportunity. The harsh truth is that is not always the case. In reality, role visibility, communication, and executive presence play in professional advancement. In this episode of The O&G Spot, Jennifer McGee sits down with Candace Beggs to discuss the frustration many professionals experience when they have done everything “right” — built strong relationships, delivered results, developed credibility — and still find themselves overlooked for opportunities, promotions, or leadership roles. Some of the questions they touch on: What do people misunderstand most about promotions and leadership selection? Why do some professionals assume results alone should speak for themselves? Why isn’t performance alone always enough? How much does communication impact leadership perception? How do you avoid becoming bitter or disengaged professionally? What separates resilient professionals from discouraged ones?   Let’s Get It On: Jennifer McGee Candace Beggs The O&G Spot   Be sure to subscribe!   If you or anyone you know would like to be a guest, please email [email protected] The O&G Spot is presented by Jennifer McGee and produced by FORME Marketing. Copyright 2026 © The O&G Spot