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Career Contessa

Career Contessa
Career Development
Networking
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Personal Branding
Linkedin
Career Coaching
Job Searching
Emotional Intelligence
Burnout
Self-Awareness
Career Advancement
Career Growth
Communication Skills
Mental Health
Self-Reflection
Career Clarity
Job Search
Career Transitions
Productivity

Shortcut your path to being more successful at work. This show helps you figure out what you truly want, land a job, make more money, advance your career, and improve your work life with actionable insights from experts that boost work performance. We're covering job searches, job interviews, resumes, LinkedIn, how to get paid and get a salary raise, career growth tips, leadership and management a... more

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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 are crafted in a way to catch the attention of busy readers! Editor-in-Chief of ... more

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@Work Robyn L Garrett is here to share:

• How to know if management is right for... more

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 right fit vs. wrong fit careers

• How to craft your “right fit” career

• The ... more

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- Ryan is here to offer:

• Insight into why self-promotion is so uncomfortable

... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Feifer
Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur Magazine
Episode: Why Aren’t People Responding to Your Emails? How to Write Messages Busy People Actually Read (Listener Favorite)
Guy Winch
Licensed psychologist, three-time TED Talk speaker, author of Mind Over Grind
Independent psychologist / Author
Episode: When Work Becomes Your Whole Identity (and How to Take It Back)
Dr. Katie Best
Leadership coaching consultant
Self-employed / Leadership Problem Solving newsletter
Episode: 3 Toughest Leadership Problems— Solved
Jessica Christopher
Career coach at UCLA Anderson; co-creator of Glimmers
UCLA Anderson School of Management, Glimmers
Episode: Why Are We Racing? How to Navigate The Modern Rat Race
Jenna Migliaccio
Career advisor and coach at UCLA Anderson; co-creator of Glimmers
UCLA Anderson School of Management, Glimmers
Episode: Why Are We Racing? How to Navigate The Modern Rat Race
Rebecca Hinds
Organizational scientist, Stanford-trained PhD, author of Your Best Meeting Ever
Independent/Author
Episode: How to Design & Run Effective Meetings
Regina Lark
Author, educator, leading voice on emotional labor, equity, and the mental load
A Clear Path / Emotional Labor consulting
Episode: Soft Incompetence: The Subtle Drain on Your Time & Energy
Ravi Rajani
Keynote speaker and author of Relationship Currency, Five Communication Habits for Limitless Influence and Business Success
Speaker and author
Episode: 5 Communication Shifts That Transform How You Lead, Speak, and Sell
Brea Starmer
Founder and CEO of Lions & Tigers
Lions & Tigers
Episode: The New Career Path: Flexible Work, Blended Teams, and What’s Next

Host

Lauren McGoodwin
Host of Career Contessa Podcast; focused on practical career guidance and empowerment for professional women.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 949 ratings
  • It’s what I needed

    Solid podcast that is exactly what I needed before my recent interview. Gave some quick tips and covered them deeper as it went along. I came away feeling more confident in my stories that I shared and gave me some things to think about and research before I needed to interview. Will listen to more of these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NaturalBlaze
    United States2 months ago
  • Conversation That Felt Like Career Therapy!

    Being on the Career Contessa podcast was such a thoughtful and energizing experience. The conversation flowed in a way that felt both practical and deeply human. We talked about the 5 Cs of personal branding, introvert strengths, and how to build a career that feels real instead of performative.

    What I loved most was how the show creates space for real stories and actionable advice at the same time. It’s the kind of podcast that leaves you with both clarity and confidence, and I’m so grateful ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoldieCylon
    United States7 months ago
  • Value!!!

    So valuable, every word

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.R.D.
    Australia8 months ago
  • 10/10

    Love this podcast! I listen every day on my way to work. Great insight. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaz, MHA
    United States8 months ago
  • Top notch show

    I listen on a daily basis. It gets me through my work day. Lauren is always prepared, and the show is polished.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blinky02jd
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts thoughtful and well-prepared, with a supportive tone.
Some episodes have lengthy ad segments that can interrupt flow.
Clear, actionable guidance with relatable guests.
Positive, practical career advice that listeners can apply immediately.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#53
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#89
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#205
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#128
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#211
Germany/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#42
Israel/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)
Q: What should a new manager do in the first 90 days?
Get to know the team, understand priorities, avoid bulldozing, and co-create communication rules and expectations with the team for clear, realistic collaboration.
Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)
Q: What are essential signs of a good manager?
A good manager spends significant time with the team, fosters safety, respect, and value, and focuses on empowering others rather than pursuing self-promotion.
Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)
Q: Should you become a manager?
The hosts discuss that management is one path among many and that the decision should hinge on genuine interest in working with people, resolving conflicts, and building teams, rather than simply chasing a title.
The Self-Promotion Problem: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Feeling Icky (Listener Favorite)
Q: Tell listeners who you are and what you do today as a coach.
Lindsey describes herself as a career coach who helps people work smarter by learning how to self-promote, and notes she also writes resumes and LinkedIn profiles.
3 Toughest Leadership Problems— Solved
Q: What are the Solve framework steps and why do they work well under pressure?
Solve stands for State the problem, Open the box (research the why), Lay out your solution, Venture forth (implement), Elevate your learning (learn and share). This structure helps leaders simplify complexity, gather evidence, plan action, and learn from outcomes instead of spiraling under pressure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Career Contessa

What is Career Contessa about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical career advancement for professionals, with a strong focus on job searches, interviews, salary negotiation, leadership, and workplace dynamics. Episodes frequently explore frameworks from psychology and organizational science to help listeners navigate transitions, manage burnout, design effective meetings, and communicate with impact. A hallmark is actionable, step-by-step guidance from guest experts—ranging from career coaches and educators to researchers and executives—often anchored by a coaching-minded host who emphasizes authenticity, balance, and real-world applicability. Unique strengths include structured approaches to self-promotion, leadership development, and team dynamics, plus timely coverage of b... more

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Recent guests on Career Contessa include:

1. Jason Feifer
2. Guy Winch
3. Dr. Katie Best
4. Jessica Christopher
5. Jenna Migliaccio
6. Rebecca Hinds
7. Regina Lark
8. Ravi Rajani

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