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Career Contessa

Career Contessa
Career Development
Networking
Work-Life Balance
Leadership
Personal Branding
Linkedin
Career Coaching
Job Searching
Emotional Intelligence
Career Advancement
Self-Awareness
Burnout
Career Growth
Mental Health
Communication Skills
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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Why are we racing—and who decided the pace? In this episode, Lauren sits down with UCLA Anderson career coaches Jenna Migliaccio and Jessica Christopher, co-founders of Glimmers, to unpack the modern rat race and how to build a career rooted in clari... more

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Are your meetings driving results—or just draining your calendar? This week, Lauren sits down with organizational scientist and Your Best Meeting Ever author Dr. Rebecca Hinds to rethink how meetings are designed, measured, and led. Learn how to elim... more

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Ever feel like the default project manager at home or work? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dr. Regina Lark to unpack soft incompetence—a subtle dynamic that quietly shifts emotional labor onto one person, often with good intentions. Learn how... more

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Communication isn’t just a soft skill—it’s the foundation of influence, trust, and leadership at work. In this episode, Ravi Rajani, author of Relationship Currency, breaks down the five habits that make communicators truly influential. From reframin... more

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Recent Guests

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
Margaret C. Andrews
Author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others; Harvard course creator
Harvard/Manage Yourself to Lead Others
Episode: The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor
Jesse Mecham
Founder of YNAB (You Need A Budget)
YNAB
Episode: How to Stop Worrying About Money
Greg Lawson
Chief of Media and Creative Services at California EDD
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Episode: Laid Off? 3 Things to Do Immediately
Marnie Lemonik
Career Contessa Coach
Career Contessa
Episode: 3 in 30: Marnie’s Entrepreneur Journey
Carolyn Dewar
Senior partner at McKinsey & Company and New York Times bestselling author
McKinsey & Company
Episode: Mid-Career and Losing Steam? Let’s Fix That

Host

Lauren McGoodwin
Host of the podcast, focusing on providing actionable career insights and strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 948 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 Statesa month 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 States6 months ago
  • Value!!!

    So valuable, every word

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.R.D.
    Australia6 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 States7 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 States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some critiques mention excessive advertising interruptions, which could detract from the listening experience.
Positive feedback highlights the engaging interview style and insightful discussions with expert guests.
The show is regarded as a vital resource for job seekers and professionals aiming for career growth.
Listeners appreciate the actionable advice and practical strategies provided in each episode.

Chart Rankings

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

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#48
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#118
Canada/Business/Careers
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#167
Australia/Business/Careers
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#231
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#20
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#20
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Soft Incompetence: The Subtle Drain on Your Time & Energy
Q: Can you share what first led you to identify this newer pattern that you call soft incompetence?
Dr. Lark explains her personal trajectory from witnessing how women shoulder the majority of household labor to recognizing how similar patterns appear in workplaces; she connects this to deep-rooted cultural expectations and historical gender roles, and emphasizes that soft incompetence often masquerades as helpfulness, making it harder to address.
Laid Off? 3 Things to Do Immediately
Q: What are the first three things someone should do the moment they realize they've been laid off?
Take a breath, get documents in order (IDs, birth cert, social security card, address), and then proceed with applying for unemployment while ensuring last date of employment is accurately recorded.
Laid Off? 3 Things to Do Immediately
Q: So briefly introduce yourself and tell us how you came to be an expert in helping people navigate unemployment.
Greg Lawson explains his role at the EDD and notes that personal experience with unemployment combined with professional exposure has given him practical insight into unemployment benefits and services.
Mid-Career and Losing Steam? Let’s Fix That
Q: What's one moment where you had to reset and reignite your own momentum?
I realized I was unsatisfied and asked myself what impact I wanted to have and how I could do that in my current role, prompting changes in my work focus.
Mid-Career and Losing Steam? Let’s Fix That
Q: I'm just curious, do you see any commonalities with timing?
The mid-career slump often begins around the second to fourth year in a role but can vary significantly depending on the industry.

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Focused on providing actionable career advice, the content encompasses insights on various aspects of professional development, such as job searching techniques, interview strategies, salary negotiation, and personal branding. Discussions often feature expert guests offering perspectives on challenges such as career transitions, workplace dynamics, and maintaining work-life balance. Additionally, listeners can expect exploration of topics like emotional intelligence, leadership strategies, and resilience-building skills, making it a comprehensive resource for aspiring professionals seeking to enhance their careers. Unique features include a consistent emphasis on practical takeaways and relatable storytelling that resonates well with listen... more

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Recent guests on Career Contessa include:

1. Rebecca Hinds
2. Regina Lark
3. Ravi Rajani
4. Brea Starmer
5. Margaret C. Andrews
6. Jesse Mecham
7. Greg Lawson
8. Marnie Lemonik

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