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The Career Equation®: The Formula for Career Clarity

Erica Sosna & Zoë Schofield
Career Conversations
The Career Equation
Career Equation
Career Development
Employee Retention
Internal Mobility
Artificial Intelligence
Career Guidance
Organizational Culture
Careers Week
Career Navigation
Early Careers Programs
Digital Nomad
Remote Work
Career Coaching
Environmental Fit
15-Minute Career Conversation
Engagement
Side Hustles
Savills

The world’s best organisations know how to attract and keep the world’s best employees.

However, even those firms struggle with employee retention. Why? Because their employees can’t see their future there.

The problem with careers in great firms is that employees know what they want but don’t know who to talk about it, and their organisations don’t know what they want and so don’t help them g... more

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Charlotte Tolhurst
Bristol-based food and lifestyle photographer and personal stylist
Jennifer Jones Styling
Episode: The Multi-Passionate Career Crossroads: Charlotte Tolhurst on creativity, calling and knowing what to choose
Eleanor Ford
Chief People Officer at Zinc; founder of Inflection
Zinc; Inflection
Episode: The Human MRI: Ellie Ford on Reading People, Walking Away, and Work Life Integration
Steve Jaffe
Author of The Layoff Journey
Author, The Layoff Journey
Episode: The wrong way to survive a layoff with Steve Jaffe
Dominic Grace
ex-head of London Residential at Savills
Savills
Episode: Helping Senior Leaders Design Their Next Chapter: A Savills Case Study
Tim Burleigh
former director and strategic FM advisor at Savills
Savills
Episode: Helping Senior Leaders Design Their Next Chapter: A Savills Case Study
Shuvo Saha
Member of learning community at a Telco membership organization
Telco learning community
Episode: If You Don’t Have a Career Philosophy, You Have a Retention Problem
Anca Cojocaru
Global talent management consultant in financial services, with FMCG and pharma background
Global talent management
Episode: Transactional to Transformational: What Great Career Conversations Really Look Like
Antoinette Oglethorpe
Careers expert; author of Confident Career Conversations; Career Conversation Toolkit
Independent consultant
Episode: Why managers avoid career conversations and how businesses pay the price
Catherine Hsieh
Learning specialist at Flutter International and Career Equation qualified coach
Flutter International
Episode: From Awkward to Impactful: Rethinking career conversations with Flutter International

Hosts

Zoë Schofield
Careers Expert and Equation Enthusiast; co-host focused on practical career frameworks and conversation design
Erica Sosner
Career Equation Creator and host; brings coaching frameworks and real-world case studies

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Insightful, inspiring and genuinely practical

    I love this podcast. Erica has a rare gift for asking the questions that get to the heart of what career growth really means, and the conversation flows so naturally. The blend of personal stories, practical frameworks and warm, honest dialogue made it not only engaging but genuinely useful.

    What I appreciated most was the focus on real, human career conversations rather than theory. It helps you gain new insights, a sense of clarity and a few small steps that can be taken straight away.

    If you’... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toin
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Superb free career coaching and business insights

    Very impressed with this podcast. The co-hosts are clearly experts and know their stuff, using this interesting Career Equation method for some big name firms. They’re modest, funny, smart and give great value every time, with these little snippets and nuggets for both leaders of companies and teams and for folk like me just wanting to fine tune my career plans. I’ve started listening to their free summer course and am excited to see where i end up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngliskiMadre
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Engaging & informative listen

    Such an engaging listen. Great advice and you come away so inspired!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzanneFowler
    Irelanda year ago
  • Real career advice with heart

    Erica and Zoë, you bring so much clarity and WARMTH to the career space! The show isn’t just theory, it’s deeply useful for anyone navigating change or figuring out what comes next. Thank you for doing what you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny Fontaine
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Career Clarity

    The Career Equation podcast is a must-listen for anyone figuring out their next career move, no matter your age or stage. It’s fantastic at helping you work out what truly matters—what experiences you want more of and what you’re ready to leave behind. It also helped me positively reframe my past career experiences. The episodes are engaging, insightful, and full of practical advice. I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrantC1972
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Co-hosts are knowledgeable, credible, and provide clear frameworks that help leaders and individuals act.
Listeners appreciate the balance of human storytelling with concrete, actionable steps for career growth.
Hosts are warm, insightful, and practical; guests offer tangible career-advice and relatable stories.

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#221
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Apple Podcasts
#234
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From Awkward to Impactful: Rethinking career conversations with Flutter International
Q: What was a standout bad career conversation, and what did it teach you about preparation?
The standout bad conversation involved attempting to push for a promotion in a context with little prior communication; turning that experience into a lesson, Catherine focused on gathering evidence, pursuing relevant certifications, and maintaining open dialogue to avoid repeating the mistake.
From Awkward to Impactful: Rethinking career conversations with Flutter International
Q: Tell us a little bit about how Flutter manages career conversations and the landscape around them.
Flutter approached career conversations by moving from ad hoc support to a three-pillar capability with specific resources for managers and colleagues, plus an emphasis on ownership of one's career and ongoing dialogue rather than one-off reviews.
How to Make Your Careers Week Worthwhile
Q: What makes a great careers week and what should we skip?
Focus on helping employees build self-awareness first, provide a clear framework for exploring opportunities, and then present authentic, practical career journeys with room for dialogue and interaction. Avoid over-technical, long-winded lectures; prioritize interactive formats like live mapping, Q&As, round tables, and actionable takeaways that persist beyond the week.
When success isn’t enough and burnout looms: How to know when to jump and plan your next step
Q: When is it time to leave burnout, and how do I plan a transition thoughtfully?
The hosts suggest first ensuring you are taking care of yourself, possibly taking time off if needed, and then developing a measured exit plan that includes setting aside at least three months for recovery and reflection. They emphasize identifying specific aspects you've fallen out of love with, considering changes you can make within your current role, and initiating conversations with your employer about accommodations and support before making a jump.
When Your Next Role Isn’t Clear Yet: Applying the Career Equation to Emerging Careers
Q: But how can it be used for roles in the future that are not yet set in stone, they're still evolving?
The hosts suggest focusing on the experiences you want to have and the kinds of environments or impacts you seek, rather than fixating on a specific job title, and to reflect on your past to uncover transferable skills that can guide future opportunities.

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A practical, people-centric show focused on career conversations, internal mobility, and human-centered leadership. Episodes frequently explore how to design meaningful career paths within organizations, how to have ongoing career conversations (not just annual reviews), and how to adapt to trends like AI without panicking. Guests range from senior HR and talent leaders to professionals navigating mid-career pivots, sharing real-world frameworks (notably The Career Equation) and actionable steps for individuals and organizations. A notable strength is the warmth and clarity of the hosts, who blend coaching with case studies, making complex career design approachable for practitioners and leaders alike. The format often includes practical ex... more

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