Houston Coach Launches Five-Role SPECS Career Framework
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."
Framework assigns a distinct function to each of five roles
Mentors share expertise, and peers provide perspective and accountability. Executive sponsors open doors, while coaches help professionals reflect and act. Spokespersons/advocates amplify an individual's work when that person is not in the room.
"These roles are not interchangeable," Muñoz writes.