Courtney Johnson: Career Cheat Codes to Stand Out, Get Promoted, and Win at Work | Career | E395

About this episode

Courtney Johnson shares actionable strategies for career success and personal branding.

Career success isn't always about working the hardest, and Courtney Johnson learned that the hard way. While climbing the corporate ladder, she was told to keep her head down and grind, only to discover that top performers play by a completely different set of rules. Getting laid off forced her to crack the code and write Career Cheat Codes to help others build thriving careers with ease. In this episode, Courtney shares actionable strategies to get noticed, land promotions, negotiate raises, and build a personal brand that creates real opportunities. In this episode, Hala and Courtney will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:30) The Expensive Lie About Working Hard (07:33) A Players vs. B Players Mindset (12:49) How Entrepreneurs Can Build Visibility (14:55) How to Impress Your Boss and Clients Fast (23:30) Job Search Strategies That Work in 2026 (30:56) Using Keywords for Resumes and Branding (34:33) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Work (36:30) Building a Personal Brand and Monetizing Content (52:26) How to Land Paid Speaking Gigs (54:25) How to Become Visible and Profitable Courtney Johnson is an entrepreneur, author, and personal brand strategist who helps professionals…

People in this episode

Host: Hala Taha

Guest: Courtney Johnson

Topics covered

• career success
• personal branding
• job search strategies
• negotiation
• visibility
• imposter syndrome

Keywords

• career success
• promotions
• negotiation
• personal brand
• job search
• visibility
• imposter syndrome

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Career Cheat Codes

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