The Career Diet Podcast

Summary Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! What happens when you finally get the career you worked so hard for... and one day realize you don’t want it anymore? That’s where career coach and Career Cravings founder Irina Posan found herself—sitting in the parking lot of her dream job, trying to convince herself to walk inside. She had the Director title, a great boss, and was being groomed f...

Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! AI has made it easier than ever to apply for jobs. So why does getting noticed by the right employer seem harder than ever? In this episode, I sit down with Mac Prichard, a recruitment and career expert with more than 25 years of experience, to talk about what’s actually happening on both sides of the hiring process and why the fundamentals of a strong job...

If you’ve applied to 30, 60, or even 100+ roles, I understand why. Going wider feels safer. More applications should mean more chances to land an interview… right? But what if a bigger job search is actually making you a weaker candidate? In this episode, we’re talking about focus and what it really means when you’re searching for a senior-level role. Because focus does not mean choosing three com...

Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast! If you're getting interviews but not offers, it's time to rethink your strategy. The approach that helped you land a $70K or even a $100K role won't get you a $150K+ offer. At the senior level, employers aren't just deciding if you're qualified… they're deciding whether you're the right investment. In this episode, we break down the difference between inter...

You can be hitting every number and still be a bad leader. That was Robert Adams' wake-up call. Right after losing the VP role he thought was the peak of his career, a mentor told him bluntly: "You've left your people behind you." In this episode, I sit down with behavioral leadership coach Robert Adams to unpack the important lessons behind his 40-year leadership journey. From working in his fami...

Are you overwhelmed trying to figure out which companies you should actually be targeting? In this episode, I break down my framework to help you identify the right target companies—so you can stop panic-applying, stop wasting hours on roles that aren’t aligned, and finally start making traction in your job search. Ready to land your dream $150k+ offer in 2-5 months? Don’t miss our free live event...

You’re great at what you do. You’ve worked with name-brand clients, maybe even held a big title at a company everyone knows. And now that you’re job searching, you can’t help but think — How could they not give me the job? It’s a no-brainer! In this episode, we talk about why having the experience isn’t the same as knowing how to build visibility and communicate your value in a way that gets you h...

Are you waiting to feel completely "ready" before going after the senior-level roles and high-tier salary you actually want? It might surprise you, but I wasn't always the confident person I appear to be today. From psyching myself up just to make a phone call to my ski coach, to completely freezing up in front of a room full of people during business school, I had to build my confidence from the...

In this episode, I share exactly how to strategically block your calendar so you stop job searching only "when you feel like it." What You’ll Learn: Why job searching while employed gives you a strategic advantage and less pressure. How to build a non-negotiable schedule that works with your actual daily energy levels. The exact difference between vague tasks and the concrete goals required to lan...

Welcome back to The Career Diet Podcast ! If interviews have ever felt like high-pressure auditions where you’re being judged, it’s time to change your approach. Interviews aren’t about convincing someone to hire you—they’re about having a real conversation and deciding together if the fit is right. In this episode, I’m sharing what most job seekers don’t realize about the interview process, how h...

Are you an ambitious female professional struggling to finally break into a VP-level role? In this episode, I interview Katy McFee—former executive VP, Forty Under 40 recipient, and certified executive coach—about how she spent five years stuck in a director role before turning her corporate career around. You’ll hear how she shifted from a reactive employee mindset to an intentional executive pre...

Are you trying to balance a full-time role with a serious job search? Or dreaming about making a big career move — like relocating internationally or landing a leadership role — but not sure how to actually make it happen? In this episode, I interview David about how he landed a leadership offer in under 6 months that took him from the U.S. to Switzerland — without applying — while navigating a bu...

Are you playing it too safe in your job search? In this episode, I share five "unhinged" but highly effective strategies to accelerate your job search and instantly stand out. Ready to land your next $150K+ senior role? Book a free strategy call with our team today to map out your next move.

Are you frustrated that your networking efforts aren’t leading to the career growth you expected? Anna breaks down the 10 networking foundations so you can stop the guesswork and start securing the intel, referrals, and interviews required for a senior-level role. You’ll learn how to increase your volume and maintain a sustainable habit that turns networking into your most powerful professional to...

Are you tired of shrinking when interview questions focus on why you left your last role or what your expected salary is? In this episode, I’m unpacking the exact talk tracks and communication principles you need to stay neutral, confident, and concise during high-stakes interviews. You’ll learn why you should never start your answer with a negative and how to state your salary expectations withou...

Going through a layoff and feeling like job search has completely taken over your life? Learn how to stay mindful and proactive by separating your self-worth from the hiring timeline, which is often outside of your control. In this episode, I provide a clear plan to manage your thoughts and energy so you can show up at your best for every high-stakes interview. Ready to turn your job search into a...

Are you still treating interview prep as a last-minute task and wondering why you aren’t converting those interviews into offers? In this episode, I explain why preparing the night before isn't enough and how to develop a permanent interview skillset. You’ll learn how to build an Interview Alignment Plan and a Story Bank so you can reach peak interview shape. Ready to stop cold-applying and start...

How long should your job search take on average? Is 6 months too long? Is 3 months unrealistic? In this episode, I break down why the "average" job search timeline is a myth and identify the four specific factors that dictate how fast you’ll land your next $150k+ role. You'll learn how to audit your starting point and shift your strategy so your hours finally translate into referrals and interview...

This week we’re revisiting one of our most impactful episodes on interviews because so many professionals walk out of interviews feeling like they did everything right, but still don’t get the offer. Anna breaks down what’s actually happening when interviews don’t convert. She talks about the unspoken objections hiring managers have and how those doubts show up in your interviews as well as how to...

Saying “I need a job” might feel true—but it’s also what’s keeping you stuck. In this episode, Anna breaks down how that one phrase triggers your brain’s survival response and puts you into urgency, pressure, and short-term thinking. She walks through why this mindset makes it harder to show up strategically in your job search and what actually shifts when you start approaching it from a place of...

Most professionals assume you’re either naturally good at networking or you’re not. In this episode, Anna shares how she built this skill from the ground up: starting as a shy introvert, speaking English as a second language, and avoiding networking altogether. Over time, she developed the ability to build real relationships with senior decision-makers and turned that into a six-figure career. She...

This week we’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes. It explores a shift that fundamentally changes how professionals approach their careers: thinking like the CEO of your career instead of operating with an employee mindset. Anna breaks down the difference between reacting to job postings and proactively creating opportunities. She walks through seven practical shifts, from long-term stra...

Job seekers are often told that all they need is a referral. But a referral link is not the same as having someone advocating for you inside the company. In this episode, I break down why referral links and simply having someone forward your resume rarely lead to interviews. I explain the difference between a passive referral and real advocacy, and how our clients position themselves to meet hirin...

In this second part of the live coaching session, we dive into what’s really happening when senior professionals feel “burned out” in their job search and why it’s not what you think. I break down why rejection feels so heavy at this level, how your brain is wired to protect you, and why landing interviews isn’t enough if you’re not positioning yourself as the solution to real business problems. R...

In this special episode I share a real live coaching session I held for a small group of senior professionals. You’ll hear real stories and sticking points - and how to work through them. I break down the exact patterns I’m seeing from experienced professionals who are targeting $150K+ roles but approaching their job search in a way that keeps them invisible. We unpack why most outreach feels tran...