Career & Leadership Real Talk

Career & Leadership Real Talk

Pamela Langan & Jacqui Jagger

Episodes 166
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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86%
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Career & Leadership Real Talk; a weekly podcast full of guidance and advice for ambitious managers who are ready to take ownership of their career. It’s hosted by Pamela Langan, a job search coach and c.v. writing expert, and Jacqui Jagger, a mindset and leadership coach. We’re here for you if you want to have more impact, land a new job or get the promotion you know you deserve. There’s no high level, intellectual theory here – it’s a fluff-free zone We’ll be talking about how to stand out in your job search, how to hit the ground running in a new role and how to cope when things aren’t going *quite* the way you want at work In our career clinic section we’ll answer real questions from listeners and our clients, and we’ll also share our take on books on the topics of careers, leadership, & management so you can decide which are worth your time You can connect with us on LinkedIn – feel free to DM us with any questions you’d like us to answer on the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangancoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/

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Ep 165 - Underselling Yourself Communication Habits That Can Stall Your Career

Jun 08, 2026 28m Transcript

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

May 26, 2026 28m Transcript

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

May 11, 2026 28m Transcript

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)

Apr 20, 2026 25m Transcript

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

Apr 07, 2026 27m Transcript

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

Mar 16, 2026 23m Transcript

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

Mar 02, 2026 32m Transcript

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)

Feb 16, 2026 21m Transcript

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

Feb 02, 2026 21m Transcript

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

Jan 19, 2026 22m Transcript

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

Jan 05, 2026 21m Transcript

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

Dec 22, 2025 29m Transcript

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

Dec 08, 2025 32m

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

Nov 24, 2025 26m

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

Nov 10, 2025 30m Transcript

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)

Oct 27, 2025 26m Transcript

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”

Oct 13, 2025 26m Transcript

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

Sep 29, 2025 21m Transcript

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

Sep 15, 2025 23m Transcript

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

Sep 08, 2025 26m Transcript

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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