Career Espresso

Are you putting your career dreams on hold until the "perfect moment" arrives? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, host Amanda tackles the common belief that keeps talented professionals, especially women, stuck in their careers – the myth of perfect timing. Backed by fascinating research from the Harvard Business Review, this episode reveals why waiting for the perfect moment might be...

Are you letting "career shoulds" dictate your professional journey? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, Amanda challenges the invisible rules that may be preventing you from making bold career moves, especially if you're a woman in leadership. Drawing on compelling research, including a 2023 Harvard Business Review study, Amanda reveals why 67% of professionals make career decisions ba...

Is your "go big or go home" mindset actually holding you back from making meaningful career progress? In this eye-opening episode of Career Espresso, Amanda tackles the common but often overlooked trap of all-or-nothing thinking in career development, especially among high-achieving women. Drawing from extensive coaching experience and backed by research from Harvard Business Review, Amanda reveal...

Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to become a completely different person this year? You're not alone - and what if that pressure is actually the thing standing between you and the career you really want? In this not-to-be-missed Season 5 opener of Career Espresso, Amanda pulls back the curtain on why the 'New Year, New Me' mindset might be secretly sabotaging your career dreams (and what actual...

Ready to transform your career wins into stepping stones for an extraordinary 2025? In this powerful season finale, we will cover why even the most successful amongst us struggle to acknowledge their achievements and how research backed strategies can help us break this pattern. Drawing from her extensive experience coaching top women leaders, Amanda introduces four game-changing frameworks - 💡 T...

Want to accelerate your career growth but tired of generic advice? In this power-packed episode, leadership expert Amanda reveals five game-changing skills that have helped hundreds of women leaders reach the next level in their careers. Drawing from 25 years of leadership and coaching experience, she breaks down exactly how to build your strategic toolkit with practical frameworks you can impleme...

Ready to start having an impact at work—without the formal title? In this week's episode we'll reveal the strategies you need for building workplace influence and leading impactful projects from any position. Listen to discover - ➡️ The exact phrase that turns meeting complaints into leadership opportunities ➡️ A proven 3-step framework for building influence without authority ➡️ Real-world tactic...

Are you drowning in commitments at work because you can't say no? You're not alone. In this week's episode of Career Espresso, discover why saying 'no' might be the career superpower you never knew you needed. Drawing from 25 years of leadership experience and executive coaching, your host Amanda reveals why the most successful women aren't the ones saying yes to everything – they're the ones mast...

Are you tired of awkward networking events and collecting business cards that gather dust? In this weeks episode of Career Espresso, we'll reveal why traditional networking advice might be holding you back – and what to try instead. Whether you're an introvert who'd rather reorganise your sock drawer than attend a networking event, or simply skeptical about the whole networking game, this episode...

Want to share your achievements without sounding like you're bragging? Tired of the same old "elevator pitch" advice? In this episode, your host Amanda reveals why storytelling is 22 times more memorable than facts alone – and how you can use this power to transform your personal brand. 🎧 You'll discover ➡️ Why letting your "results speak for themselves" might be holding you back ➡️ The four esse...

Ready for your next career move but scared of making the wrong choice? Stop scrolling job listings late at night and start moving with strategy and purpose. In this power-packed episode, leadership and career coach Amanda reveals her Strategic Move Framework that's transformed countless careers. Learn why women can wait 2-3 years longer than men to make career moves, and how to avoid this costly m...

Stuck analysing every angle of your next career move - you're leaving opportunities on the table. In this game-changing episode, leadership and career development coach Amanda reveals why women miss out on career opportunities due to decision paralysis – and more importantly, how to stop it from happening to you. Discover the Strategic Pause Framework, a proven system that's helped hundreds of wom...

Are you ready to take control of your career by learning how to manage up effectively? In this episode of Career Espresso , we dive into the critical skill of managing up - a potential game-changer for anyone looking to improve their working relationship with their boss and accelerate their career growth at the same time. Managing up isn’t just about pleasing your boss; it’s about aligning your su...

In this episode of Career Espresso , we dive into one of the most critical tools for professional growth: feedback . Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, new job opportunities, or a pay raise, learning how to effectively receive and use feedback can be the game-changer you need. Join me, as we explore why feedback is essential for career success, how to handle constructive criticism without gett...

In this episode of Career Espresso , we tackle a critical career skill: self-advocacy. Do you feel like your hard work often goes unnoticed? Are you missing out on promotions, pay raises, or career opportunities because you hesitate to speak up? You’re not alone! Many women struggle with asking for what they need in their careers, and this episode will show you how to change that. Join me as I sha...

Navigating office politics can feel like a minefield, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Career Espresso , I’ll help you take control of your career without compromising your values. We’ll explore why office politics feels so hard to deal with and give you actionable tips to manage it with confidence. Join me as I share insights from my 25 years of leadership experience and coaching wom...

Struggling to delegate? You’re not alone. In this episode of Career Espresso , we tackle one of the biggest career challenges— delegation . Join me as we dig into why delegating tasks can feel so tough and how not doing it could be holding you back from real growth and success. In this episode, I share: ✅ Why women are 20% less likely to delegate compared to men—and how that impacts your career...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same career patterns? In this episode of Career Espresso , we dive into how identifying and breaking negative career cycles can help you take control of your professional growth. Join me as we explore: ✅ How to spot repeating career patterns that may be holding you back ✅ The common reasons why people fall into these cycles ✅ Practical steps to break free a...

It's all too easy to get so caught up in back-to-school mode once September comes calling. We think we’ve got to be ready for the ‘new season,’ like we’re prepping for some kind of life exam. On this week episode of Career Espresso, Amanda focuses on how to have a simple September and still make progress towards your career goals. She'll share tips on decluttering your goals, creating tiny milesto...

On this week episode of Career Espresso, which is also the Season 3 finale, I'm discussing the topic of confidence, which is a common challenge for many of the female leaders I support. I'll explore the concept of the confidence gap and how it can impact women's progression in the workplace. This week you can expect to learn the top 5 skills I've learnt that will help you build your confidence mus...

The path to getting more done is to reduce the number of things you are doing in the first place. On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm looking at why a not to do list has way more power than an endless list of tasks to complete when it comes to get the stuff that really counts done. I'll provide a step-by-step guide on how to create a 'not to do' list and share my own examples along with...

On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm about what you can do when you come across a job advert that your excited about but where you don't feel that you might all of the requirements. I'll take a look at the obstacles job seekers face in this situation and explain how to take the job criteria into account when applying. As ever I'll give you an actionable strategy on how to overcome hesita...

Sometimes it doesn't seem to matter how much we've already achieved in the moment, all of our accomplishments are so easily forgotten. It's hardly surprising when we rush from one career accomplishment to another, barely taking time to register what we did and the results that all your hard work created. Before we know it, the time comes for the next project or workplace goal, and it can feel almo...

On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm talking about why a mid year career is essential for taking charge of your development as we find ourselves in the second half of 2024. A mid year review doesn't only give managers a formal opportunity to check in with their team & their employees. Your mid-year review is also the time for you to talk about everything that you've been doing, highl...

On this week's episode of Career Espresso, I'm talking about why hard work alone isn't always enough to get you noticed in your career. Advancing in your career doesn't only depend on how well you perform. Career development tends to be presented as a rational process where you acquire the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to boost your chances of success. What about self-promotion? We...