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Leadership isn’t just about big wins—it’s about navigating pressure, tough decisions, and influence when things get messy. In this episode,...

Why are we racing—and who decided the pace? In this episode, Lauren sits down with UCLA Anderson career coaches Jenna Migliaccio and Jessica...

Are your meetings driving results—or just draining your calendar? This week, Lauren sits down with organizational scientist and Your Best Me...

Ever feel like the default project manager at home or work? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Regina Lark to unpack soft incompeten...

Communication isn’t just a soft skill—it’s the foundation of influence, trust, and leadership at work. In this episode, Ravi Rajani, author...

The way we work is changing—and it’s not going back. In this episode, we sit down with Brea Starmer, founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers, to b...

Great leadership starts with managing yourself. Harvard professor Margaret C. Andrews shares why lack of self-awareness derails careers, how...

Money stress isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems problem. In this episode, Lauren welcomes back Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need A Budg...

Getting laid off can feel overwhelming—but knowing what to do next can make all the difference. Greg Lawson from California’s Employment Dev...

In this episode, Lauren turns the mic on co-host Marnie Lemonik to unpack her journey from corporate professional to Career Coach. Marnie sh...

Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lauren talks with McKinsey senior partner and A CEO for All Seasons coautho...

What makes some teams thrive while others struggle? Leadership expert Dr. Vanessa Druskat joins Lauren to share why team success depends on...

AI is transforming the way work gets done—but great leadership still comes down to people. In this episode of The Career Contessa Podcast ,...

Why do we instantly “click” with some coworkers and struggle with others? Journalist and bestselling author Kate Murphy discusses the emergi...

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 sh...

Before you set another career goal, hit pause — it’s time for a career audit. Career coach and product marketing pro Saniya Waghray Tyagi sh...

In this episode, Lauren and Marnie break down three major workplace predictions for 2026, drawing from leading reports by Indeed, Forbes, an...

We’re replaying one of our most popular episodes with courage coach and bestselling author Dr. Margie Warrell. If fear or self-doubt has eve...

In this solo 3 in 30 episode, career coach Marnie Lemonik answers listener questions across leadership, job searching, and workplace growth....

This holiday season, we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes featuring communication expert Matt Abrahams. Learn how to stay calm,...

We’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes to close out the year. Career coach Kristin Evanson joins me to share how neuroscience can he...

In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik are in full holiday prep mode—tackling the stress that often comes with taking paid...

Fear shows up in every career — whether it’s speaking up in a meeting, going for a stretch role, or asking for a raise. But courage isn’t ab...

Think personal branding is only for extroverts? Think again. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Goldie Chan—personal branding strategist...

Play isn’t just for kids—it’s a powerful tool for creativity and resilience at work. In this episode, play designer Cas Holman shares how cu...

Your time isn’t your most valuable resource—it’s your attention. In this episode, Dr. Zelana Montminy (Dr. Z), behavioral scientist and auth...

In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik tackle one of the most common struggles for all of us —setting boundaries at work. F...

We’ve been told our whole lives that competition makes us better, sharper, and more successful. But what if that belief is holding us back?...

Ever worked for a bad boss? You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. In this episode, workplace equity expert and author Mita Mallick unpa...

Why do some people seem to instantly earn trust and command a room—without being pushy or fake? In this episode, executive communication coa...

Executive coach and author Martin Dubin joins us to unpack the 6 most common leadership blindspots—and why the most successful people are of...

In this episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik dive into the art of telling your career story—a skill that matters whether you’re i...

Ever feel stuck at work but can’t quite put your finger on why? In this episode, executive coach and Leadership Unblocked author Muriel Wilk...

Struggle with saying “no” at work? You’re not alone. In this episode, career coach and talent acquisition manager Adeline Callanan joins us...

Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik close out their 3-part summer series on Career Clarity with an honest conversation about “waiting sea...

Have you ever made a big work decision—only to second-guess it immediately? Or felt like you’re constantly pushing against a career path tha...

Feel like you’re doing everything right but still not getting the recognition you deserve? In this episode, LinkedIn Top Voice Lorraine K. L...

Author Brad Englert shares how to build lasting influence through trust, visibility, and real relationships. Learn how to strengthen your in...

So you finally have a sense of your next career move—now what? In this 3 in 30 episode, Lauren and career coach Marnie Lemonik share three p...

What’s your reputation when you’re not in the room? Career and leadership expert Kimberly Brown joins us to share how to take control of you...

Dr. Luis Velasquez joins us to unpack one of the most common (and frustrating) pieces of workplace feedback: “You’re not strategic enough.”...

If you’re doing all the “right” things at work but still not getting promoted, this episode is your wake-up call. Former Google exec and Wil...

Ever feel like work has lost its spark—or wonder if your 9–5 has any meaning at all? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re joined by awar...

In this 3 in 30 episode, Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin and Career Coach Marnie Lemonik kick off the first-ever summer series of 3...

Leadership expert Suzy Welch shares why execution — not ideas or charisma — is the real key to career growth. Learn how to build a reputatio...

In a world where AI is transforming the workplace faster than ever, self-leadership has become a must-have skill. But what does it actually...

Feeling overworked and undervalued? You might be operating below the resentment line —but you don’t have to stay there. In this episode, Ami...

Struggling with small talk? Dreading awkward silences? According to Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks, there’s a 10-second tri...

What sets top performers apart? In this 3 in 30 episode, Career Contessa founder Lauren McGoodwin and coach Marnie Lemonik share three key l...

Talking about your achievements can feel uncomfortable, but self-marketing is a crucial skill for career growth. In this episode, career coa...