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Career Transition 101: Strategy, Mindset, and What to Do First

June 09, 2026

Thinking about a career change—but not sure where to start? In this episode, career transition expert Cara Bedick breaks down what it really takes to make a successful move—from navigating fear and identity shifts to translating your skills and building a strategy that actually works. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn:How to tell if you need a full career pivot—or just a new role, team, or environmentThe bigges...

Why Aren’t People Responding to Your Emails? How to Write Messages Busy People Actually Read (Listener Favorite)

June 02, 2026

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 Entrepreneur Magazine, Jason Feifer, will tell you a masterclass on:What bad email communication looks likeHow to assess your own email writing skillsTactics for formatting your email messagesThe power of responding to every emailShow NotesWeekly ...

Should You Become a Manager? How to Know If Leadership Is Right for You (Listener Favorite)

May 26, 2026

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 youWays to advance your career that aren’t managementWhat makes a good managerHow new managers can be successful in their first 90 daysShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP  The ...