Career Contessa

Your Thoughtload Is Sabotaging Your Focus: 3 Ways to Reset

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 red

The Career Reset No One Talks About After 40

Your 40s are supposed to feel like you’ve “made it.” So why does it often feel like a reset? In this episode, Lauren talks with Stacey Lindsay, author of Being 40, about

Why “Just Learn AI” Is Bad Advice (And What to Do Instead)

AI is everywhere right now—and so is the pressure to “figure it out.” If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or behind, you’re not alone. In this episode, Lauren sits down wi

How to Build a Meaningful Career Without Following Your Passion

Is "follow your passion" actually bad career advice? Lauren sits down with bestselling author Tom Rath to discuss why passion isn't the key to fulfillment—and how contrib

The New Career Skill No One Talks About: Agility (AQ)

Uncertainty at work is everywhere—from AI shifts to layoffs to constant change. But how you respond to it can shape your career. In this episode, Lauren sits down with ex

What a Good LinkedIn Profile Looks Like in 2026

LinkedIn isn’t just an online résumé anymore—it’s your personal brand, positioning tool, and one of the most powerful ways to attract opportunities in 2026. In this episo

Not Sure How to Use ChatGPT for Your Resume? A Smarter Way to Write and Tailor Your Application (Listener Favorite)

AI can make resume writing faster—but only if you know how to use it strategically. In this listener-favorite episode, learn how to use ChatGPT to write, tailor, and impr

Why Some People Build Wealth (and Others Don’t): 5 Habits of Financially Successful People (Listener Favorite)

Why do some people build wealth and financial stability—while others feel stuck or constantly starting over? It’s not just about income—it’s about habits, mindset, and be

Why Traditional Productivity Advice Isn’t Working—And How to Work With Your Brain Instead (Listener Favorite)

What if the problem isn’t your productivity—but the way you’ve been taught to work? Most of us are still operating with outdated, industrial-era habits… even though toda

What’s Your Reputation at Work? How to Build a Personal Brand That Gets You Noticed (Listener Favorite)

Your reputation isn’t just what you do—it’s what people say about you when you’re not in the room. And whether you’re intentional about it or not, you already have a pers

Non-Obvious Tips for Standing Out in Today's Job Market

The job market has changed—and standing out requires more than a polished resume. In this episode, Lauren sits down with career expert Sam DeMase from ZipRecruiter to bre

The Truth About Executive Presence (and How to Build It Without Faking It)

Executive presence is one of the most talked-about—and least understood—skills in your career. In this episode, Lauren sits down with executive coach and co-author of The

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 dow

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 fina

Career Transition 101: Strategy, Mindset, and What to Do First

Thinking about a career change—but not sure where to start? In this episode, career transition expert Cara Bedick breaks down what it really takes to make a successful mo

Why Aren’t People Responding to Your Emails? How to Write Messages Busy People Actually Read (Listener Favorite)

Even with social media, text, and DMs, email is still the best way to communicate and contact people who can help your career. Now we just need to make sure those emails

Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)

The truth is, that not everyone will enjoy managing people. But luckily, you don't have to become a manager to grow in your career. Leadership expert and author of Happy@

Is This Job the Wrong Fit? How to Know When a Role Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)

How do we make work, less work? Author and organizational psychologist Andrè Martin shares how to find your right-fit career. You’ll learn: What’s the difference between

The Self-Promotion Problem: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Feeling Icky (Listener Favorite)

Nobody cares more about your career than you, so you need to make yourself and your achievements known. Embrace the skill of self-promotion. Career coach Lindsey Lathrop-

When Work Becomes Your Whole Identity (and How to Take It Back)

Ever feel like work doesn’t end when you close your laptop? Psychologist and TED speaker Guy Winch joins Lauren to explain why work stress is so hard to switch off—and ho