10 Career Secrets. Careers don’t just happen! | Masterclass in Lisbon
Schedule
Wed Apr 15 2026 at 06:50 pm to 09:10 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Central Lisbon – venue to be confirmed | Lisbon, LI
About this Event
Join us for an exclusive Masterclass in Lisbon led by Sergey Gorbatov, Professor at IE Business School.
The session will be followed by a networking cocktail, so you will have the chance to connect with Professor Cortinas, other professionals seeking development opportunities, the IE team, and IE Alumni.
About the topic
Careers don’t just happen. Research and experience confirm that career success is associated with specific behaviors. The good news? Anyone can intentionally improve their career, by mastering these 10 career behaviors, which form part of a framework called "Career Edge".
In this Masterclass, participants will reflect on simple, yet thought-provoking questions about your personal definition of success and how you can move towards that success by exploring the value you create, the development you need, and the brand you build.
You’ll understand the value of multiplying your options, and approaching choices strategically, playing “the long game.” Career development expert Sergey Gorbatov bring complex concepts to life through a clear, memorable framework. Using a series of practical exercises, supported by an exclusive Career Edge diagnostic tool, this session offers a personalized strategy for career development. When you complete the course, you’ll have an evergreen framework that you can revisit often to provide focus and direction as you build a career on your terms.
Agenda:
18:50-19:00: Arrival and registration
19:00-20:30: Masterclass with Prof. Sergey Gorbatov
20:30–21:10: Networking cocktail
Don’t miss it! Register now!
About the Speaker: Prof. Sergey Gorbatov, Ph.D.
Sergey Gorbatov, Ph.D., is an accomplished consultant, educator, and thought leader in the field of talent management. With more than two decades of experience in prominent roles within multinationals such as AbbVie, PMI, and Shell, Sergey offers a wealth of knowledge in talent, executive development, and culture, which he skilfully applies to guide his clients towards sustainably high performance and growth. He teaches at IE University in Madrid, Spain, and at Porto Business School in Portugal. Renowned for his straightforward, optimistic, and practical approach, Sergey has earned the respect and appreciation of his coaching and consulting clients. Collaborating with Angela Lane, he has co-authored two influential books: 'Fair Talk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback' and 'Move Up or Move On: 10 Secrets to Develop Your Career,' making the complex science of human behavior simple.
Where is it happening?
Central Lisbon – venue to be confirmed, Lisbon, PortugalEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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