The Level Up Podcast

Thinking about changing careers but worried you'll have to start all over? Maybe you've convinced yourself your experience only makes sense in one industry. Or you've been looking at entry-level roles because you're not sure how to make your background fit somewhere new. In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest mistake people make when trying to pivot careers and why...

Ok, you’re far from lazy. That’s probably the last word your friends would use to describe you. And, when your personal calendar is as full as your work one…job searching can feel like another full-time job that adds more to your plate, with little to show for it. That’s why what I’m about to share with you might surprise you. In this episode, I'm revealing the 7 “lazy” career moves that have...

So many of my clients tell me the exact same thing: “I hate talking about myself.” It feels awkward and uncomfortable. And no matter how far you get in your career, it doesn’t always get easier. In this episode, I’m breaking down the simple mindset shift that will help you start talking about yourself more without forcing confidence you don’t feel. Because the issue usually isn’t your experience…...

Maybe you've been doing great work for years. Maybe you've been told to be patient. Maybe you've started questioning whether the opportunities you really want are actually possible for someone like you. In this episode, I'm sitting down with a former client who completely changed the trajectory of her career. Since we worked together, she's increased her salary by $72,000,...

Maybe you were told to be patient. Maybe you were told your time was coming. Maybe you kept working harder, hoping the next promotion would finally be yours...but it still hasn't come. In this episode, I'm sharing the story of a client who was denied promotion after promotion at the same company. She started questioning herself, wondering what she was missing, and whether things would ev...

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’ve done everything I was supposed to do… I’ve applied, I’ve updated my resume, I’ve been putting myself out there… so why is nothing working?” In today's episode, my client did everything right. He got an MBA. He applied to tons of jobs. He was qualified. And, still wasn't getting offers. He could've easily blamed it on the job market, but h...

You left the interview feeling like it went well. Then you got the "we've decided to move forward with another candidate" email — with zero explanation. In this episode, I'm revealing what recruiters and hiring managers wish they could have told you after the interviews and what you can do differently to turn your interviews into job offers you'll love. If you ever felt gu...

Have you ever started a new job thinking, this is finally it... only to slowly realize something feels off? The title is right, the company looks great on paper, maybe even the pay is better. But the day-to-day doesn’t feel like what you were sold. In this episode, I’m breaking down what to do when you regret a new job without spiraling, burning bridges, or making another rushed decision. If you’v...

You’re applying, tweaking your resume, researching companies, and telling everyone you’re looking...yet the interviews still aren’t coming. In this episode, I’m breaking down five job search habits that feel productive in the moment but are actually keeping you exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck. More importantly, I’ll show you what to do instead so you can focus on the strategies that actually hel...

Your LinkedIn might be working against you and you don't even know it. Because you could be showing up in searches, getting viewed by recruiters...and being passed on without ever knowing why. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to spot the subtle signs your LinkedIn isn’t doing its job, and what needs to shift so it actually starts opening doors instead of closing them. If interview...

Have you been side-eyeing the job market, questioning whether it's even worth trying to get another job right now? If you've been applying to jobs, doing what you’re supposed to do… and still not getting responses, it's tempting to blame the job market. And, while it is rough right now, there are very specific ways top candidates are still getting interviews and offers in today’s ma...

Have you been telling yourself you’re stuck because you’ve been in the same industry for years? If your years of experience is starting to feel like a disadvantage, you’re not stuck — you’re looking at your experience the wrong way. And in this episode, we’re challenging that narrative. Inside, we’re breaking down: Why your experience isn’t limiting you (even if it feels like it is) How to identif...

Most people think pivoting their career means starting from scratch. New industry, new skills, new everything. But what if the smartest move you could make right now has nothing to do with starting over. In today's episode we're talking about the quickest pivot you can make in your career right now, plus: Why your next career move doesn't have to be a major leap The most historicall...

You're watching the headlines. Oracle. Amazon. Meta. And you can't help but wonder...could my company be next? Here's the thing: layoffs rarely come out of nowhere. The signs show up weeks (sometimes months) before the email does. And if you know what to look for, you can get ahead of it before the email shows up in your inbox.  In this episode, you'll walk away knowing: The su...

What if the problem isn't you, it's the way you've been taught to network? In this episode, I'm sharing what actually gets you referred, noticed, and hired in 2026 and why this works even if you hate networking or don't know anyone.  You'll walk away knowing: What actually makes someone want to refer you and how to create that naturally (even if you don't know th...

Thinking about changing your career and starting over because you're burnt out and unhappy? My client felt the same way. He came in ready to leave his entire career behind.  In this episode you'll hear directly from him, and we'll unpack: 🔑 What changed when he stopped running from the wrong problem 🔑 Why he had more to offer than he ever gave himself credit for 🔑 How he landed o...

You're doing the work. Leading the projects. Getting the results. But one look at your title and suddenly none of that seems to show. If you've ever hesitated to go after a role because your title doesn't quite match what you've actually been doing or if you worry that companies might count you out because your title doesn’t tell the full story, this episode will show you how t...

If you've been telling yourself that you finally make a move in your career, this episode is your starting point. Most people don't land roles they love because they worked hard. They land them because they move strategically. In this episode, Adunola breaks down the exact 90-day framework her clients use to go from unclear and stuck to hired at companies like Google, Spotify, and Linked...

The second it’s your turn to ask questions in interviews…you freeze, play it safe. You worry they'll think you're too high-maintenance, or too difficult if you ask what you really want to know. But then months later, once you're in the job, you realize you're stuck in a role you should’ve vetted better. This episode will stop that cycle. We’re talking about the “risky” question...

Date Your Career Series, PT. 4: Have you ever taken a job because it felt good enough only to realize a few months later you moved too fast? In this episode of the Date Your Career series, we’re unpacking why rushing into roles can be harmful to your career (and peace of mind). I'm breaking down... 💎 Why saying “yes” feels safer than waiting (and what to do instead) 💎 Why focusing on being...

Date Your Career Series, PT. 3: You’ve thought about leaving. You’ve imagined something better. Maybe you’ve even said, “This isn’t it.” And yet… you’re still there. In this episode of the Date Your Career series, we’re unpacking what’s actually keeping you in a role you’ve outgrown and why the reason you think you’re staying isn’t the full story. Inside, we’re exploring: 💎 The subtle fear that d...

Date Your Career Series, PT. 2: Are you’re giving a lot to your job (time, energy, care) but don't feel like you’re getting the same back? Have you been hinting, waiting, and hoping for things to get better at work but nothing actually has? In this episode of the Date Your Career series, we’re looking at what happens when your career quietly becomes the place you’re hoping will bring you fulf...

Date Your Career Series, PT. 1: If you’ve been burned by a past job, that experience might be weighing on you more than you realize. In this episode, we’re talking about why putting yourself out there again feels harder than it should and how one bad work experience can quietly shape your decisions long after you’ve left.  You’ll hear: 💎 Why you might be avoiding opportunities you'd actually...

Worried your last role might be holding you back from your next role? Raven had the same fear. With a resume full of short-term roles and what some might call a “non-traditional” background, she wasn’t sure she stood a chance in today’s job market. What happened next? A $25K salary increase and her dream role without downplaying her experience or trying to fit into a mold. In this episode, you’ll...

Thinking about making a career change...but terrified it means throwing away everything you’ve built? In this episode, I’m breaking down what career change actually means and why it doesn’t have to feel like starting over or settling for less. Whether you want a new role, a new industry, or just something that actually feels aligned, this episode will help you see your next step more clearly (with...