What happens when you land your dream job, only to realize it’s not enough? In this candid conversation, communications leader Gab Ferree shares what it felt like to be handpicked for a high-profile, executive role while silently navigating burnout and the fear of not being “ready enough.” Still in the middle of her career whiplash, Gab opens up about ambition, identity, and why success doesn’t always feel like it looks on LinkedIn.
Gab Ferree is the founder of Off the Record, a private membership community for communications professionals. Previously, she led global communications at Bumble and held senior communications roles at Slack and Salesforce. During her agency time at Edelman, she supported clients like Starbucks, Delta, and UPS across corporate reputation, crisis, and media campaigns.
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