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  • How to Protect Your Career from a Bad Manager

    October 13, 2026 · 41 min

    A bad manager can undermine your confidence, hurt your performance, and even derail your career. But what if quitting isn’t an option? Career coach and author Cathy Alfandre shares how to recognize a damaging manager, protect yourself…

  • How High-Achieving Women Heal Their "Success Wound"

    October 6, 2026 · 35 min

    Why do so many successful women still feel like they're falling behind—even after achieving the career milestones they once dreamed of? Executive coach and former Google leader Brooke Taylor explains the hidden "Success Wound" that keeps…

  • What Recruiters Know That Job Seekers Don't

    September 29, 2026 · 35 min

    Landing a job in today's market takes more than submitting applications and hoping for the best. Recruiter, career coach, and content creator Emily Durham ("Emily the Recruiter") shares what hiring managers are actually looking for in…

  • The "Fall Crunch": Why High Achievers Feel So Stuck This Time of Year

    September 22, 2026 · 30 min

    Feeling the pressure to make a big career move before the year ends? You're not alone. In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Anne Josephson explains why ambitious professionals often mistake burnout for clarity during the "Fall…

  • Your Thoughtload Is Sabotaging Your Focus: 3 Ways to Reset

    September 15, 2026 · 34 min

    Feel busy all day but still behind? It’s not your time—it’s your mental overload. In this episode, Lauren talks with Liane Davey, author of Thoughtload, about how to reduce overwhelm and work more effectively. You’ll learn: Why being busy…

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About the show

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