I QUIT the C-Suite: Why I Left My Dream Job for "Human Skills"

"Forced fun is never fun." In this episode of the Guerrilla HR Podcast, host Becky sits down with Dr. Mickey Fitch-Collins, whose career path is anything but ordinary. From being the youngest professional bass fisherman in the U.S. to reaching the C-suite in higher education, Mickey explains why she walked away from it all to focus on the future of Learning and Development (L&D). We dive into the "Great Discernment" and why 73% of employees are staying at their jobs despite only 67% feeling energized. Mickey breaks down the "push-pull" nightmare of middle management, the isolation that leads to burnout, and why most AI integration is currently failing in the workplace. What you’ll learn in this episode:The Death of "Forced Fun": Why traditional L&D feels like "paid-for offense" and how to make it authentic. The Middle Manager Crisis: Why organizations are "trimming the fat" and why that’s a massive mistake for success. Problem-First AI: Stop buying licenses and start identifying the actual problems you are trying to solve. The 24-Hour Rule: One simple step you can take today to take the driver's seat of your own career. Human Skills vs. AI: Why critical thinking and decision-making are the most valuable "water wings" in the deep end of tech. Stop waiting for your company to pick your path. It’s time to build a professional development plan that actually belongs to you.