HOUSTON – November 02, 2026 -- Executive coach and author Dr. Brandi R. Muñoz has released a five-role career support model, the SPECS framework, that gives employers a structure for sponsorship, coaching and advocacy programs.

Published in the book "Who Are Your SPECS? Redefining Career Empowerment for the Future of Work," the framework stands for Subject Matter Expert/Mentor, Peer, Executive Sponsor, Coach and Spokesperson/Advocate. Muñoz calls the combined roles the "Circle of Success."