Al Dea 

Author, Career Habits


Hi, I’m Al Dea, the Founder of The Career Habits Project and the author of Career Habits: Enduring Strategies for Career Success. For the past 15 years, I’ve been helping leaders and organizations develop sustainable talent strategies to navigate change and seize opportunities in an increasingly unpredictable workplace.

Early in my career, I struggled to manage my own career development in a world full of change, uncertainty, and opportunity. Through trial and error, coaching, and self-reflection, I eventually learned practical tools and approaches that gave me the confidence to manage my career intentionally and purposefully. As I shared these insights with colleagues, I began teaching workshops and coaching leaders on how to incorporate these practices into their work. I soon realized that many leaders—no matter how experienced—lacked a clear, actionable plan for managing their careers.

Since then, I’ve gone from teaching colleagues to leading workshops for companies and organizations, coaching leaders in development programs, and delivering keynotes at industry conferences. I’ve worked as a management consultant, spent time in the tech industry, and now run my own leadership development consulting firm. The principles I teach in my workshops, keynotes, and coaching are the same ones I’ve applied to my own career, which has helped me navigate change and stay intentional about my growth.

We’re living in a time where the world of work is evolving faster than ever. According to the World Economic Forum, 44% of workers’ skills will be disrupted in the next five years, and many organizations are struggling to attract and retain talent. Ensuring that employees understand how to start, build, and grow their careers has never been more important.

That’s why I wrote Career Habits. In the book, I distill years of coaching and advising into a practical guide to help people adapt to change and create opportunities for themselves. By cultivating the right habits, individuals can thrive amid uncertainty and ensure they have the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. When leaders and employees practice these habits, they help build a culture of growth, where people’s development drives business success.