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Your Next Job Is Probably in Your Network—Here’s How to Strengthen It
Jun 23, 2026
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Is Your Debt Driving Your Career Decisions? How to Change That
Jun 16, 2026
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Career Transition 101: Strategy, Mindset, and What to Do First
Jun 9, 2026
29m 21s
Why Aren’t People Responding to Your Emails? How to Write Messages Busy People Actually Read (Listener Favorite)
Jun 2, 2026
34m 46s
Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)
May 26, 2026
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() Your Next Job Is Probably in Your Network—Here’s How to Strengthen It | Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, transactional, or exhausting. In this episode, Lauren sits down with communications leader and author Monique Kelley to break down the do’s and don’ts of relationship-based networking—and how building genuine connections can unlock new opportunities, collaborations, and career growth. You’ll learn: • Why the biggest networking mistake is waiting until you need something • How to identify the value you bring—even early in your career • Simple ways to strengthen existing relationships so opportunities come through connection, not cold outreachShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW The Successful Networker course: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-successful-networker Guest Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquekelleygigliotti/Book: https://www.redefiningnetworkingbook.com/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ SponsorsSave 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/CONTESSA! #honeylovepodGet your menopause treatment plan today. Visit myalloy.com and use code CONTESSA for $20 off your first order!Become a Fora Advisor today at Foratravel.com/contessa.Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Is Your Debt Driving Your Career Decisions? How to Change That | Debt can quietly shape your confidence, boundaries, and career choices. In this episode, Lauren talks with Arden Missal, founder of She’s Financially Free, about how financial pressure keeps many women playing small at work—and how to start making career decisions from confidence instead of fear.You’ll learn:How money stress impacts negotiation, overwork, and risk-takingThe difference between being practical and being fear-ledMindset shifts to build financial confidence—even before you’re debt-freeShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Debt Payoff Starter Kit: ShesFinanciallyFree.com/StarterKitIncludes a Debt Freedom Tracker App, a beginner budgeting sheet, a mini financial literacy course, motivational screensavers, and other great resources- Everything you need to get started in paying off your debt.Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ SponsorsHead to cozyearth.com and use my code CONTESSA for an exclusive 20% off.Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code CONTESSA at http:// cowboycolostrum.com/contessa.Go to ogee.com/CONTESSA and use code CONTESSA for 20% off.Shop now at fabletics.com/contessa to get 70 - 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.Head to vitaclean.co and use code CONTESSA at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Career Transition 101: Strategy, Mindset, and What to Do First✨ | career transitionstrategy+3 | Cara Bedick | Career ContessaYour Next Big Career Move | — | career changefear+3 | BiOptimizersCONTESSA | 29m 21s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Why Aren’t People Responding to Your Emails? How to Write Messages Busy People Actually Read (Listener Favorite)✨ | email communicationcareer advice+3 | Jason Feifer | Entrepreneur MagazineCareer Contessa+1 | — | email writingcommunication skills+3 | Cozy EarthCONTESSA | 34m 46s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)✨ | managementleadership+3 | Robyn L Garrett | Career Contessa | — | managementleadership+3 | BiOptimizersCONTESSA | 39m 23s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Is This Job the Wrong Fit? How to Know When a Role Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)✨ | career fitorganizational psychology+3 | Andrè Martin | Career ContessaWrong Fit, Right Fit | — | career fitwrong fit+5 | OgeeCONTESSA | 34m 52s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() The Self-Promotion Problem: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Feeling Icky (Listener Favorite)✨ | self-promotioncareer advocacy+3 | Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan | Career Contessa | — | self-promotioncareer coach+3 | VitacleanCONTESSA | 36m 25s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() When Work Becomes Your Whole Identity (and How to Take It Back)✨ | work identityburnout+3 | Guy Winch | Career ContessaMind Over Grind | — | work stressburnout+3 | Found | 38m 46s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() 3 Toughest Leadership Problems— Solved✨ | leadershipdecision-making+4 | Dr. Katie Best | Career Contessa | — | leadershipdecision-making+5 | HoneyloveCONTESSA | 37m 24s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Why Are We Racing? How to Navigate The Modern Rat Race✨ | career developmentmodern rat race+3 | Jenna MigliaccioJessica Christopher | UCLA AndersonGlimmers+1 | — | career coachingmodern rat race+5 | vitacleanCONTESSA | 38m 27s | |
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| 4/14/26 | ![]() How to Design & Run Effective Meetings✨ | effective meetingsmeeting design+3 | Dr. Rebecca Hinds | Your Best Meeting EverRebecca Hinds website+1 | — | meeting debtROTI+3 | Momentum Shakenone | 40m 09s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Soft Incompetence: The Subtle Drain on Your Time & Energy✨ | soft incompetenceemotional labor+3 | Dr. Regina Lark | Career Contessa | — | soft incompetenceemotional labor+4 | Shopifyone-dollar-per-month | 33m 38s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() 5 Communication Shifts That Transform How You Lead, Speak, and Sell✨ | communicationleadership+4 | Ravi Rajani | Relationship CurrencyCareer Contessa | — | communicationinfluence+5 | — | 33m 43s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() The New Career Path: Flexible Work, Blended Teams, and What’s Next✨ | flexible workblended teams+3 | Brea Starmer | Lions & TigersCareer Contessa | — | blended teamsflexible work+4 | Shopifycareercontessa | 33m 13s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor✨ | leadershipself-awareness+3 | Margaret C. Andrews | HarvardCareer Contessa | — | leadership skillsself-awareness+3 | Shopifyone-dollar-per-month trial | 32m 21s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() How to Stop Worrying About Money✨ | money stressbudgeting+3 | Jesse Mecham | You Need A BudgetYNAB+3 | — | money stressbudgeting+5 | Cozy EarthCONTE | 32m 07s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Laid Off? 3 Things to Do Immediately✨ | layoffunemployment+3 | Greg Lawson | California’s Employment Development DepartmentCareer Contessa+2 | — | laid offunemployment benefits+3 | — | 28m 08s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() 3 in 30: Marnie’s Entrepreneur Journey✨ | entrepreneurshipcareer coaching+3 | Marnie Lemonik | Career Contessa | — | entrepreneur journeycareer transition+3 | — | 38m 00s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() Mid-Career and Losing Steam? Let’s Fix That✨ | career stagnationgoal setting+3 | Carolyn Dewar | McKinseyCEO for All Seasons | — | careermotivation+3 | Shopifycareercontessa | 32m 37s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Why Smart Teams Still Fail | 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 emotionally intelligent teams outperform othersHow to build trust and psychological safetySimple steps to boost your team’s emotional IQShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guide to working with me: https://www.careercontessa.com/resources/communication-guide/ Guest Resources:Website: https://www.vanessadruskat.com/Book: https://www.vanessadruskat.com/books Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ SponsorSign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() How to Manage in The AI Era | 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 Making of a Manager and co-founder of Sundial, to discuss how managers can lead effectively in the AI era, beyond productivity metrics and tools. You'll learn:Why AI-driven productivity doesn’t equal team success—and what leaders should focus on insteadThe leadership skills that become more valuable (not less) in an AI-powered workplaceHow managers can maintain trust, purpose, and meaningful work as AI reshapes rolesShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Website: https://www.juliezhuo.com/Book: https://www.juliezhuo.com/book/manager.html Substack: https://lg.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-zhuo/ X: https://x.com/joulee Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() Why We Click: How to Build Better Bonds at Work and in Life | 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, bodies, and behavior subconsciously sync with the people around us.You’ll learn: • What interpersonal synchrony is and why it matters for your career • How technology is changing the way we connect, collaborate, and build trust • Practical strategies to create stronger relationships and more cohesive teams at workShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Click-Interpersonal-Synchrony/dp/1250352452Website: https://www.journalistkatemurphy.com/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ SponsorStop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/careercontessa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() The Career Development Playbook: What To Do Each Quarter to Advance Your Career Year-Round | If you’ve ever started the year with big career goals—only to lose steam by spring—this episode is for you. Career coach Michelle Schafer shares her quarterly career playbook: a simple, structured approach to keep your professional growth on track all year long. Learn how to break your goals into manageable chunks, build momentum each quarter, and stay accountable to your future self.You’ll learn:How to create a quarterly framework that keeps your career goals realistic and sustainableThe right way to initiate career development conversations with your managerSimple ways to stay visible, build new skills, and celebrate progress—without burning outShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Self-marketing episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-techniques-to-master-self-marketing-how-to/id1434354911?i=1000706486616 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleschafercoaching/ Website: https://mschafercoaching.ca/ Free offer #1: A free chapter from my book - sign up here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/ Order my book Cultivating Career Growth: Navigating Transitions with Purpose here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/cultivatingcareergrowth/ Free offer #2: Download the reflection tool Career Focus Framework here: https://mschafercoaching.ca/gain-clarity-and-confidence-in-your-job-search/ Email me here: michelle@mschafercoaching.caBook a complimentary 30 min discovery call with me here: https://calendly.com/coaching-with-michelle-schafer Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() How to Run a New Year Career Audit | Before you set another career goal, hit pause — it’s time for a career audit. Career coach and product marketing pro Saniya Waghray Tyagi shares how to reflect on the past year, clarify what’s working (and what’s not), and set intentional goals that align your energy, environment, and ambitions for 2026.You’ll learn:The five key areas to evaluate in your career audit — and how to spot when you’re overdue for one.How to turn reflection into action using Saniya’s “power of three” goal-setting method.Simple tools to make your audit feel doable — including the “Skill-Based Smile File.”Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:Work 1:1 with Saniya: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/profile/Saniya-WaghrayTyagi/32470/ Amanda Goetz - ‘Life’s a Game’ bloghttps://amandagoetz.kit.com/posts/life-s-a-game-your-2024-game-plan?ref=life-creators.club And how to evolve at the 6-month mark: https://x.com/AmandaMGoetz/status/1774770294810452031 Expect to Win by Carla Harris: https://www.amazon.com/Expect-Win-Strategies-Thriving-Workplace/dp/0452295904/ ‘The First 90 Days’ - Michael D Watkins: https://www.amazon.com/First-90-Days-Strategies-Expanded/dp/1422188612/ Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ SponsorStop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() 3 in 30: 2026 Workplace Predictions | In this episode, Lauren and Marnie break down three major workplace predictions for 2026, drawing from leading reports by Indeed, Forbes, and McKinsey. After a quick lookback on 2025, Lauren and Marnie dive deep into what’s ahead for the new year as it relates to job searching and larger workplace cultural shifts. You’ll Learn:Why the 2026 job market may feel familiar and how to job search accordingly Why values alignment is becoming a top priority for employeesHow AI will reshape expectations for leadership as it relates to transparency Show NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP 2025 Workplace Predictions Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-in-30-work-predictions-for-2025/id1434354911?i=1000680665545 Prediction 1 - Indeed Article: https://www.hiringlab.org/2025/11/20/indeed-2026-us-jobs-hiring-trends-report Prediction 2 - Forbes Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2025/11/16/5-trends-that-will-shape-workplace-culture-in-2026/ Prediction 3 - McKinsey Article: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/tech-and-ai/our-insights/superagency-in-the-workplace-empowering-people-to-unlock-ais-full-potential-at-work Recommended Online Assessment: https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=2218Follow Marnie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnielemonik/ Follow Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenmcgoodwin/ Resources Marnie’s Instagram Reel on Negotiation: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_O1iZrurJt/ Marnie’s Interview Prep eBook: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/ebook-how-to-shine-in-your-next-job-interview 10% Discount Code: CCPOD Marnie’s Resume Template: https://www.marnielemonik.com/store/p/template-marnies-resume-with-written-examples The Job Search Dashboard: https://careercontessa.teachable.com/p/the-job-search-dashboard-notion-template?affcode=70732_cx6_j5wnCareerFitter Online Assessment:https://www.careerfitter.com/free_test/careerbuilder?afid=2218Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/ Sponsor:Stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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