Career & Leadership Real Talk
Pamela Langan & Jacqui Jagger
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Ep 165 - Underselling Yourself Communication Habits That Can Stall Your Career
In this episode, we explore a pattern Jacqui sees regularly in her coaching practice — capable, high-performing professionals who are inadvertently stalling their own careers by the way they talk…
Ep 164 - Imposter Syndrome: Why It Gets Worse as You Get More Senior
If you expected imposter syndrome to ease off as your career progressed, you're not alone, and you're probably wondering why it's doing the opposite. In this episode, we dig into why imposter…
Ep 163 - Bouncing Back From Negative Feedback
Receiving negative feedback is something every leader faces — but nobody really teaches you how to handle it well. In this episode, we talk about why your reaction to negative feedback matters more…
Ep 162 - Why You Can't Say No at Work (And What It's Costing You)
If you've ever found yourself completely overwhelmed, running on empty and wondering how you got here, this episode is for you. We're exploring why so many leaders struggle to say no. Not because…
Ep 161 - When a Team Member Undermines You - How to Recognise It and What to Do
Managing a team member who's being disrespectful is one of the most confidence-shaking situations a leader can face, precisely because it's so hard to name. Is it a conduct issue? A personality…
Ep 160 - Senior Panel Interviews: How to Prepare and Stand Out
Panel interviews at senior level are a different beast — and if you go in preparing the same way you would for a mid-management role, you're likely to undersell yourself. In this episode, we break…
Ep 159 - How to Run Effective One-to-Ones
We've all sat in a one-to-one that felt like a grilling rather than a genuine conversation. And if you're leading a team, you might be doing the same thing without even realising it. In this episode,…
Ep 158 - Why High Performers Burn Out (and the Strategic Move That Protects Your Career)
Key points from this episodeUseful LinksJoin The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ LeadersConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn:…
Ep 157 - 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Your Job Search
Whether you're facing redundancy, escaping a toxic environment, or ready for your next career move, asking yourself the right questions before you start can transform your entire job search…
Ep 156 - 5 Mindsets Great Leaders Adopt
We're tackling something fundamental this week: the mindsets that separate good leaders from great ones. This isn't about productivity hacks or the latest leadership trend - it's about the inner game…
Ep 155 - New Year Career Goals: Connect With What You Actually Want
We're kicking off 2026 with the second part of our reflect, connect, commit framework. If you haven't listened to our year-end reflection episode yet, go back and start there - you'll get much more…
Ep 154 - Year-End Career Reflection: The Questions That Create Change
As 2025 wraps up, we're sharing the end-of-year reflection process we use with clients: reflect, connect, commit. Most people rush straight to "what went wrong and what do I need to fix?" but they're…
Ep 153 - Human Leadership in The Age of AI with Clare Spiers
Key points from this episodeUseful LinksJoin The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ LeadersConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn:…
Ep 152 - Managing Up When Your Boss is Overwhelmed
When your boss is drowning in pressure, it doesn't just affect them—it cascades straight down to you. We've all been there: the chaotic instructions, the constant interruptions, the feeling that…
Ep 151 - How to Handle High Stakes Moments Without Losing Your Confidence
High stakes moments can make or break your confidence as a leader. In this episode, we explore the common scenarios where talented professionals falter under pressure, from over-explaining in crucial…
Ep 150 - Why You Keep Getting Overlooked in Your Job Search (and What to Do About It)
Feeling overlooked in your job search, even though you know you’re good at what you do? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why experienced professionals and senior leaders struggle to get…
Ep 149 - Psychological Safety at Work: How to Build a Team That’s Honest, Not Just “Nice”
Think your team's psychological safety is sorted because everyone gets along? Think again. In this episode, we dig into what psychological safety actually means and why "nice" teams often aren't…
Ep 148 - When Being Good at Your Job Holds Your Career Back: Breaking the Expert Trap
Are you the reliable one who always delivers but never seems to get promoted? This episode tackles the frustrating reality many high performers face: excelling in your current role can actually…
Ep 147 - 5 Ways to Build Trust in a New Role
Starting a new role can feel like navigating uncharted territory, but building trust doesn't have to be a mystery. Whether you've been promoted internally or joined a new organisation, the first few…
Ep 146 - When Your Boss Doesn't Understand Your Role: Handling Unrealistic Targets and Unfair Pressure
Ever found yourself trapped in a cycle where your boss is piling on pressure for targets that just aren't realistic? You know your role inside out, but they don't seem to understand the constraints…
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