Career Cravings

You're landing interviews. You're just not getting invited back. If that's where you are right now, this episode is the one. Because here's what most job seekers don't realize: if you're getting phone screens but not converting them to the next round at least 80% of the time, the problem isn't your resume, your qualifications, or the market. It's the first 6...

You had the vision. You wrote it on the board. And then you hit the part where you couldn't actually see how it was going to happen. That's exactly where I was at the end of last year. The manuscript was almost finished. The book had a release date. And I knew I wanted a launch that did this book justice, something bigger than anything I'd done before. I just couldn't see the p...

Most interview advice tells you what to do. This episode shows you what it actually looks like when someone does it in real time. This is a behind-the-scenes look at a live coaching call inside HR Star, Irina's group program for HR professionals. You'll hear real clients working through real challenges, from a director-level candidate building out her cost savings story for a total rewar...

Six months into the year, and your goals are either thriving, stalled, or quietly forgotten. This episode is for all three. Irina is pulling back the curtain on the exact five-step goal-setting process she has used for the last decade to go from a moldy government housing basement to a multi-million dollar dream home, a book launch, a health transformation, and a business she's obsessed with....

If you've ever driven home from work and realized you weren't even aware of the road because your boss was still living rent-free in your head, this episode will make you feel less alone. Andrew L. Regal spent over 25 years as a media executive at places like CNBC, MSNBC, and the Wall Street Journal. He was pulled off a plane by an angry CEO. He was ostracized for months after giving a d...

If the life you want and the income you have right now don't match, this episode will change how you think about both. This is a solo episode and one of the most personal ones yet. Irina shares the story of growing up with nothing, the moment at 12 years old that shaped everything she believed about money and choices, and the exact framework she used to build a career that funds the life she...

If you're applying to roles and not hearing back, your resume might not be the problem. Your LinkedIn might be. Miranda VonFricken, LinkedIn strategist and author of Own Your Awesome, joins Irina to break down what recruiters are actually seeing when they land on your profile and why most job seekers are invisible without realizing it. This isn't theory. Miranda spent years on the recrui...

If you’ve ever felt like you have to wear a mask at work, code switch, or say what people want to hear just to get ahead… this episode will change how you think about your career. I sat down with David Pettrone Swalve to talk about what authenticity really looks like in today’s job market, and why it might actually be the missing piece in your career growth, leadership, and fulfillment. Because be...

If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still not standing out in your job search this episode will completely shift how you think about your career. Because it’s not just about your resume. It’s not just about your experience. It’s about how you understand yourself, how you communicate your value, and how you position yourself in every conversation. In this episode, I sit down with the...

If you’ve worked for years to land the role you thought you wanted… and now you’re sitting there thinking “is this really it?” this episode is for you. Because this isn’t failure. It’s what happens when the version of you today no longer fits the career you chose years ago. In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many high achievers hit this point, what it actually means, and how to figure out w...

If you’ve been wondering what AI actually means for your career whether your role is at risk, how layoffs are really happening, and what it takes to stay relevant this episode will change the way you think about the future of work. I’m joined by Jay Kiew, CEO of Change Fluency, and we’re breaking down what’s actually happening behind the scenes with AI, job disruption, and career growth. This is n...

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or questioning your next career move, this episode is a powerful reset. In this episode of Career Cravings, I’m sharing seven lessons from the past year that completely changed the way I think about careers, growth, and the decisions we make when we feel stuck. These lessons came from coaching hundreds of professionals navigating today’s job market, as wel...

HR STAR NOW OPEN: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch   What should you do when you hate your job but you’re not sure quitting is the right move? In this episode of Career Cravings, I’m sharing my honest and slightly spicy take as a former HR leader on one of the biggest career decisions professionals face. I also share a vulnerable behind-the-scenes update on my book journey and why I made th...

After five years of building HR Star into a million-dollar program—and helping over 1,000 people land roles—I’ve made the decision to close it. Not because it’s broken. Not because it stopped working. But because I’ve outgrown it. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of that decision—the thoughts, the resistance, and the moment I realized I couldn’t ignore what’s next anymore. We talk...

HR STAR NOW OPEN: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch   What if the reason your job search isn’t working… isn’t your experience, but the way you’re positioning it? In this episode of Career Cravings, I sit down with my client Pooja, an HR professional with more than 10 years of experience who spent eight to nine months stuck in a frustrating job search cycle. Constantly rewriting her resume. P...

👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role April 16 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining   If you have global HR experience but Canada is treating you like you are starting from zero, this episode will show you how to flip the script fast In this Career Cravings career transformation, I sit down with my client Pratibha, a global HR leader who moved to Canada in 2023 with a baby, took...

👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role April 16 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining   If you have been applying for months and hearing nothing back, this episode will change the way you see your job search. This is an honest, behind the scenes conversation about what it really feels like to start over in a new country, work a minimum wage job while being overqualified, and keep...

If you’ve ever wondered how someone rises from being underestimated to leading at the highest level, this episode is for you. In this episode Irina sits down with Aileen Edwards, a CHRO turned CEO, to unpack what it really takes to grow into the C-suite especially when you don’t have the “traditional” advantages many executives start with. Aileen shares how she turned her background into leverage,...

AI is changing the job market fast and the roles getting hit first are the administrative, repetitive, task-heavy ones. That’s why personal branding is no longer optional. Your reputation, voice, values, and presence are the competitive advantage AI cannot replace. In this episode, Irina breaks down how to build a powerful personal brand inside your organization and externallywithout becoming an i...

If you’ve ever wondered how some candidates get higher titles, bigger salaries, and offers that are better than what they even asked for, this episode will change how you think about negotiation. I’m breaking down why my clients are getting highballed instead of lowballed and why it has nothing to do with luck or last-minute negotiation tricks. Negotiation power is earned long before the offer let...

If you’re telling yourself “I’m just tired” but deep down you know a vacation wouldn’t fix it, this episode is for you. Irina sits down with Emily Liou to unpack misalignment burnout the slow burn that happens when your work no longer matches your values, your desires, or the version of you you’re becoming. You’ll learn how to spot the signs early, what your body is trying to tell you, and how to...

👇 Now enrolling The Offer Room until March 6, 2026 👇 https://www.irinaposan.com/room If you’ve been told networking is the fastest way to land a job this episode may completely change how you approach your job search. Networking works. But not on the timeline most job seekers expect. In today’s job market, many professionals spend hours sending LinkedIn messages, attending events, and asking for...

👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market 👇 Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing  and still not landing offers. Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshop Most people think executive communication is about sounding smart. It’s not. And if you’re trying to land a promotion or interview like a leader, this episo...

👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market 👇 Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers. Feel like you're doing everything right in your job search but still not landing offers? In this special Ask Irina Q&A episode, I’m sharing my full Career Cravings framework and live coaching real profess...

👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market 👇 Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing and still not landing offers. Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshop I used to think promotions were all about hard work until I realized there’s a whole career game happening behind the scenes. In this episode, I sit down wit...