Boosted

Have you ever asked someone "Where are you from?" and watched their face light up - or watched them quietly shut down? Have you ever wondered whether that question, asked with the best intentions, might still be doing harm? Or felt the discomfort of not knowing whether to ask at all? Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you i...

Have you ever watched someone walk into a room and instantly lose the room - before they said a single word? Or felt that quiet shift the moment someone checked their phone during introductions? Or wondered why a meeting that looked promising on paper fell flat before it even got started? First impressions are made in seven seconds. And most professionals have no idea what they're actually com...

Have you ever passed over a candidate because something felt "off" - only to realize you couldn't quite put your finger on what it was? Eye contact feels like one of the most instinctive signals we read in professional life. But most of us have never stopped to ask where that instinct actually comes from. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success...

Have you ever watched a capable, motivated employee freeze the moment the phone rings? Or noticed a new hire trailing off into silence at the end of every call, leaving the customer wondering if the line dropped? Or felt that quiet frustration when someone your age hangs up without so much as a goodbye? Phone skills, real ones, are quietly disappearing from the modern workplace. And most of us hav...

Have you ever sent a carefully crafted proposal, followed up with a warm message, then a phone call, then one more thoughtful note - and heard absolutely nothing back? Or reconnected with someone at a conference who seemed genuinely excited to work with you, only to be met with complete silence the moment you followed up? Professional ghosting is one of those behaviours that affects almost everyon...

Have you ever joined what you thought was a casual networking call, only to find yourself suddenly facing a panel of executives you weren't expecting? Or reconnected with someone over coffee, only to realize later that the "friendly catch-up" was actually competitive intelligence gathering? Meeting transparency is one of those professional etiquette rules nobody explicitly teaches yo...

Have you ever sized someone up based on what they were wearing before they even opened their mouth? Or felt out of place at a professional event because your appearance didn't match the room? Professional presence is one of the most talked about career skills, and yet most people are only thinking about a fraction of what it actually means. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rul...

Have you ever checked your phone during a meeting and watched the speaker's energy completely shift? Or felt dismissed when someone glanced at their screen while you were presenting? As companies mandate returns to the office, they're confronting technology habits we developed during remote work - and some, like JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon, are responding with complete device bans. Boosted is the podc...

Have you ever felt uncomfortable when someone treats a café like their private office? Or worried that your work calls might be disrupting the people around you? Remote work has given us incredible flexibility - but it's also created situations we're all still learning to navigate.  Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. H...

Have you ever avoided small talk because it felt awkward or superficial? What if that discomfort is costing you career opportunities, meaningful connections, and life-changing moments? One simple conversation in a coffee shop line landed a consultant her biggest client of the year. A curious "Why do you ask?" launched a 25-year tech career. And a comment about a ceramic figurine helped t...

Have you ever wondered what really happens in the moments before your interview even begins? The truth might surprise you - and it could be costing you opportunities. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hosted by Trina Boos, founder of Boost Academy of Excellence, this show delivers actionable tips to build your profess...

Have you ever checked your phone while someone was talking to you, only to realize you missed what they said? That split-second choice is shaping your career in ways you might not expect. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hosted by Trina Boos, founder of Boost Academy of Excellence, this show delivers actionable tips...

Have you ever sent an email in the heat of the moment and immediately regretted it? You're not alone - and that split-second decision can cost you more than you realize. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hosted by Trina Boos, founder of Boost Academy of Excellence, this show delivers actionable tips to build your...

Your colleagues think you don't care about them. And honestly? They might be right. You're nodding when someone mentions their parent's surgery, then immediately pivoting to talk about the client meeting. Two weeks later, you've completely forgotten - but they haven't. They notice. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teach...

Two equally qualified candidates. One got the job, the other didn't. The deciding factor had nothing to do with their resumes or interview answers. What happened in the reception area before the interviews even began revealed everything - and it's probably happening to you right now without you realizing it. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success th...

Two weeks after her brother's funeral, close friends who had attended began reaching out about job opportunities and resume advice. It made perfect sense professionally - they knew she ran a recruitment agency. But it opened Trina's eyes to how challenging it is to know when to return to 'business as usual' when someone's grieving. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of profess...

A colleague had too much to drink at the company holiday party and made advances toward a younger team member. At an exclusive holiday client dinner celebrating year-end success with the firm's top-spending clients, someone showed up dressed for a nightclub instead of the professional business event it was. These aren't just awkward moments - they're career-defining mistakes that created weeks of...

My teenage daughter called me a "dry texter" - apparently sending "Thanks." with a period makes me sound angry. If this communication gap is happening in our own small family business, imagine what's happening in workplaces where the stakes are much higher. Boosted is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hos...

I've witnessed hundreds of business meals that make or break careers - and I'm about to share the 5 dining etiquette rules that separate professionals who win from those who get passed over. Financial services firms, global consulting companies, advertising agencies, and tech companies across every industry are using business meals as part of their final interview process - because what happens at...

What comes to mind when you hear "workplace etiquette"? Victorian tea parties? Downton Abbey? Old-fashioned rules? That outdated image is exactly what's holding back your career. Boosted  is the podcast that reveals the unwritten rules of professional success that nobody teaches you in school. Hosted by Trina Boos, founder of Boost Academy of Excellence, this show delivers actionable tips to build...