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Apple Rating 4.9 (473)
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance. We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management advice, workplace interpersonal skills, wellness strategies, work-life balance, confidence, career transitions, workplace toxicity, and more! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, follow @careercontessa on Instagram for daily career tips, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.careercontessa.com/newsletter

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Career Transition 101: Strategy, Mindset, and What to Do First

Jun 09, 2026 29m

Thinking about a career change—but not sure where to start? In this episode, career transition expert Cara Bedick breaks down what it really takes to make a successful move—from navigating fear and…

Why Aren’t People Responding to Your Emails? How to Write Messages Busy People Actually Read (Listener Favorite)

Jun 02, 2026 34m

Even with social media, text, and DMs, email is still the best way to communicate and contact people who can help your career. Now we just need to make sure those emails are crafted in a way to catch…

Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)

May 26, 2026 39m

The truth is, that not everyone will enjoy managing people. But luckily, you don't have to become a manager to grow in your career. Leadership expert and author of Happy@Work Robyn L Garrett is here…

Is This Job the Wrong Fit? How to Know When a Role Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)

May 19, 2026 34m

How do we make work, less work? Author and organizational psychologist Andrè Martin shares how to find your right-fit career. You’ll learn:What’s the difference between right fit vs. wrong fit…

The Self-Promotion Problem: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Feeling Icky (Listener Favorite)

May 12, 2026 36m

Nobody cares more about your career than you, so you need to make yourself and your achievements known. Embrace the skill of self-promotion. Career coach Lindsey Lathrop- Ryan is here to…

When Work Becomes Your Whole Identity (and How to Take It Back)

May 05, 2026 38m

Ever feel like work doesn’t end when you close your laptop? Psychologist and TED speaker Guy Winch joins Lauren to explain why work stress is so hard to switch off—and how to reclaim your mental…

3 Toughest Leadership Problems— Solved

Apr 28, 2026 37m

Leadership isn’t just about big wins—it’s about navigating pressure, tough decisions, and influence when things get messy. In this episode, leadership expert Dr. Katie Best shares a practical…

Why Are We Racing? How to Navigate The Modern Rat Race

Apr 21, 2026 38m

Why are we racing—and who decided the pace? In this episode, Lauren sits down with UCLA Anderson career coaches Jenna Migliaccio and Jessica Christopher, co-founders of Glimmers, to unpack the modern…

How to Design & Run Effective Meetings

Apr 14, 2026 40m

Are your meetings driving results—or just draining your calendar? This week, Lauren sits down with organizational scientist and Your Best Meeting Ever author Dr. Rebecca Hinds to rethink how meetings…

Soft Incompetence: The Subtle Drain on Your Time & Energy

Apr 07, 2026 33m

Ever feel like the default project manager at home or work? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Regina Lark to unpack soft incompetence—a subtle dynamic that quietly shifts emotional labor…

5 Communication Shifts That Transform How You Lead, Speak, and Sell

Mar 31, 2026 33m

Communication isn’t just a soft skill—it’s the foundation of influence, trust, and leadership at work. In this episode, Ravi Rajani, author of Relationship Currency, breaks down the five habits that…

The New Career Path: Flexible Work, Blended Teams, and What’s Next

Mar 24, 2026 33m

The way we work is changing—and it’s not going back. In this episode, we sit down with Brea Starmer, founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, to break down the rise of blended teams, where full-time…

The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor

Mar 17, 2026 32m

Great leadership starts with managing yourself. Harvard professor Margaret C. Andrews shares why lack of self-awareness derails careers, how emotional intelligence shapes leadership at every stage,…

How to Stop Worrying About Money

Mar 10, 2026 32m

Money stress isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems problem. In this episode, Lauren welcomes back Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need A Budget (YNAB), to unpack why so many high-achieving women still…

Laid Off? 3 Things to Do Immediately

Mar 03, 2026 28m

Getting laid off can feel overwhelming—but knowing what to do next can make all the difference. Greg Lawson from California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) breaks down exactly what to do in…

3 in 30: Marnie’s Entrepreneur Journey

Feb 24, 2026 38m

In this episode, Lauren turns the mic on co-host Marnie Lemonik to unpack her journey from corporate professional to Career Coach.Marnie shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she “shot her shot”…

Mid-Career and Losing Steam? Let’s Fix That

Feb 17, 2026 32m

Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lauren talks with McKinsey senior partner and A CEO for All Seasons coauthor Carolyn Dewar about what to do when your early wins fade…

Why Smart Teams Still Fail

Feb 10, 2026 30m

What makes some teams thrive while others struggle? Leadership expert Dr. Vanessa Druskat joins Lauren to share why team success depends on emotional intelligence—not just talent.You’ll learn:Why…

How to Manage in The AI Era

Feb 03, 2026 33m

AI is transforming the way work gets done—but great leadership still comes down to people. In this episode of The Career Contessa Podcast, Lauren McGoodwin welcomes back Julie Zhuo, author of The…

Why We Click: How to Build Better Bonds at Work and in Life

Jan 27, 2026 30m

Why do we instantly “click” with some coworkers and struggle with others? Journalist and bestselling author Kate Murphy discusses the emerging science of interpersonal synchrony—how our brains,…

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