The Level Up Podcast

Your company wants everyone back in the office, and now you're wondering what this means for your job, your flexibility, and the life you've built around working remotely. Do you push back? Start looking for another job? Or give it a chance and see what happens? Before you make any decisions, there are a few things you need to figure out first. In this episode, I'm breaking down wha...

You finally got the job offer. But, there’s just one thing you wish you could change: you want to work remotely. Now you’re wondering… Can I actually ask for that? What if they say no? What if asking makes them rethink the offer? Before you accept the job, there’s a smart way to approach that conversation. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to negotiate remote work or a hybrid schedule without...

You know you want a remote job. You know what kind of role you want. Now comes the part that actually gets you hired. And no, this episode is not a list of the best remote job boards. Because finding remote jobs isn’t the hard part. Getting the right company to choose you is. In this episode, I’m breaking down the smarter way to search for a remote role, including what to actual write in the searc...

You found a remote job you're interested in, but how do you really know they're going to let you work remotely? Because a company can say a role is remote without being truly built for remote work. And the last thing you want is to accept the job, settle into your new life, and six months later get the email: We’re changing our policy. Everyone needs to come into the office. In this epis...

A remote job can give you the freedom you want… and still leave you in a role that drains you, limits your growth, or simply isn't right for where you are now. In this episode, I’m helping you figure out what you actually need from your next role before you get distracted by the words “fully remote” on a job posting. And, how to know which kind of remote opportunity is actually the right move...

What if the reason you haven't gotten your next role has less to do with your qualifications and more to do with what you're telling yourself? What if those thoughts are quietly making decisions about your career for you, keeping you playing small and limiting your potential? In this episode, I'm breaking down what I call " Default Doubts" and how they can keep even highly...

AI is replacing jobs but there's one kind of employee companies are realizing they can't afford to lose. In this episode, I’m breaking down what makes someone difficult to replace in the AI era , the skills companies are discovering they can’t automate, and how to make sure your value is impossible to miss before you need to prove it. Because the question isn’t whether AI can do part of...

You made it to the final interview. They loved your work, laughed at your jokes, and you were already picturing yourself handing in your resignation…only to get the rejection email. Yep. It happened to me too. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I did next, what I learned from that rejection that I now teach my clients, and the unexpected way this story eventually came full circle so that yo...

It sounds smart and responsible, even reasonable...but it's actually slowing down your career. Sometimes the choices that feel the most logical are the ones keeping us exactly where we are. And because they sound like wise advice, we rarely stop to question them. In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the most common career beliefs I see among high-achievers and why it might be costing yo...

When you’re in the job you always wanted, when you get the promotion you worked hard for, when you get the congratulations you deserve… And, realize it doesn’t quite light you up like it used to…it’s hard to explain. Because you’re not ungrateful, selfish or crazy but something has changed. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening in your career right now and it'...

From the first week, you knew something was off. You hoped the feeling would go away, that things would get better with time. But, the feeling hasn't gone away. In this episode, I'm walking you through 7 signs you might be in the wrong job so you can finally stop questioning yourself and figure out what to do next. We'll talk about: Why your new role already feels too small for you...

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...