Why Simplicity Is Your Biggest Career Advantage in the AI Age
AI was supposed to make work easier—so why are we busier than ever? Lauren talks with Axios co-founder Roy Schwartz about why simplicity is...
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The Career Contessa Podcast
A weekly career advice podcast focused on women, work, and all the answers to your questions so you can be more fulfilled, healthy, and successful at work. Each Tuesday, we’re here to help y...
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20 of 414 episodesWhy Discipline Doesn't Work for Most People
Think you need more discipline to reach your goals? Jia Jiang, bestselling author of Rejection Proof and Easy Discipline , explains why rely...
How to Protect Your Career from a Bad Manager
A bad manager can undermine your confidence, hurt your performance, and even derail your career. But what if quitting isn’t an option? Caree...
How High-Achieving Women Heal Their "Success Wound"
Why do so many successful women still feel like they're falling behind—even after achieving the career milestones they once dreamed of? Exec...
What Recruiters Know That Job Seekers Don't
Landing a job in today's market takes more than submitting applications and hoping for the best. Recruiter, career coach, and content creato...
The "Fall Crunch": Why High Achievers Feel So Stuck This Time of Year
Feeling the pressure to make a big career move before the year ends? You're not alone. In this episode, licensed clinical psychologist Anne...
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...
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 Linds...
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 thi...
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...
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 epi...
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 opport...
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 Chat...
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...
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...
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...
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 D...
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 execut...
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 auth...
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 Fi...