Growing Deep: Redefining Career Growth in Workplaces
What if climbing the corporate ladder isn’t the only way to grow?
In this episode of Breaking The Mould, Marie Ampeloquio and co-host Randy Lobiano introduce the concept of “Growing Deep.”
Instead of chasing titles, they explore how employees can expand skills, deepen expertise, and find purpose even when promotions aren’t available. From RadixHR’s own journey to client stories, they show how horizontal growth creates retention, loyalty, and long-term value.
They also tackle the hot-button issue of AI, why it sparks fear, and how embracing it can actually strengthen your expertise instead of replacing it.
Key Highlights:
The meaning of “Growing Deep” and why it challenges the traditional idea of promotions.
Real-world examples of how RadixHR applied this model for clients and employees.
Horizontal growth vs. vertical ascension and why both matter.
Building a skills database to recognize hidden talents in the workplace.
How “Growing Deep” boosts retention, engagement, and organizational value.
The hidden cost of promotions vs. the long-term benefits of skill expansion.
Why startups and family-run businesses benefit most from this model.
Fear of AI and how mastering it can transform your career trajectory.
Radical Thoughts from the Episode:
Marie Ampeloquio (Host)
“Promotion isn’t the only proof of growth, sometimes the real value is in deepening your expertise.” - Marie Ampeloquio
“When you expand your skills, you expand your impact, even without a new title.” - Marie Ampeloquio
“At the end of the day, the customer still wants to talk to a human being, not a tool.” - Marie Ampeloquio
“Growing deep is about creating a culture where people’s talents are seen and optimized.” - Marie Ampeloquio
“Imagine what happens when one person goes really deep into their craft the speed, the quality, the brilliance that follows.” - Marie Ampeloquio
Randy Lobiano (Co-host)
“Vertical ascension isn’t the only path. Growth can be horizontal, outward, and equally powerful.” - Randy Lobiano
“Keeping talent valuable isn’t always about promotion—it’s about giving them space to flourish.” - Randy Lobiano
“Garbage in, garbage out. It’s not the tool, it’s how you execute it.” - Randy Lobiano
“If you don’t embrace change now, you might be irrelevant five years from now.” - Randy Lobiano
“Before we go big, we go deep. That’s the Radix way.” - Randy Lobiano
