Clock In with Emily Durham

Work culture is full of rules nobody actually explains. In this episode, we unpack the biggest workplace myths, why so many "professional" norms are really about control, and how to avoid getting trapped by them. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every...

Bestie, we have all been there… The weather is good and the patio is calling your name. Here’s how to maximize the warm weather without it biting you in the butt. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Degrees aren't dead — but the conversation around them is messier than ever. In this episode, Emily breaks down what's actually happening with degree requirements, who's dropping them and why, and what it really means for your career in 2026. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter...

So much has happened I feel like we needed a proper sit down to chat....   Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

Everyone's panicking about AI layoffs, falling behind on their career timeline, and thinking tech is the only industry worth being in. Let's set the record straight. In this episode, Emily breaks down three of the most overblown career fears circulating right now — with the data to back it up. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real care...

You're overwhelmed, you're exhausted, and everyone keeps giving you advice that sounds great in theory and does absolutely nothing in real life. This episode is different. Emily cuts through the fluffy stress management noise and gets into what actually works when you're deep in a hard season at work and leaving isn't an option. No toxic positivity, no oversimplified fixes — just real talk for rea...

You've heard of quiet quitting. Now meet its exhausted cousin: the Frankenjob. If your role feels like five jobs duct-taped together with a smile, this episode is for you. Em breaks down why so many workers are silently drowning in impossible workloads — and what you can actually do about it. Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real caree...

This still doesn't feel real. CLOCK IN IS HERE:  https://sites.prh.com/emily-durham-clock-in   Let's talk about how the heck I actually ended up writing a careers book. What I learned, what failed, what I felt. All of it! Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episo...

Order my debut Career advice book, Clock In:  https://emilydurham.org/clock-in Job interviews are not just about whether they like you — they are also about whether you should like them. In this episode, we’re talking about the biggest interview red flags that tell you a company may be disorganized, underpaying, overworking people, or quietly looking for someone to “fix” a dumpster fire with no su...

Pre-order my debut book here: https://emilydurham.org/clock-in Lost your confidence at work? Whether it was a toxic boss, being micromanaged, or making a mistake that shook you, this episode breaks down how to rebuild self-trust and stop second-guessing yourself at work. We’re getting into why workplace confidence drops, how bad management impacts your decision-making, and the practical steps to r...

Pre order Clock In:  https://emilydurham.org/clock-in Your resume isn’t getting ignored because the job market is “bad.” It’s getting ignored because it’s outdated. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what’s in and what’s out for resumes in 2026—based on what recruiters are actually looking for right now (not what your university career center told you in 2018). We’re getting into: The resu...

PRE-ORDER my debut book:  https://sites.prh.com/emily-durham-clock-in This episode was kind of crazy to research.  In this episode, I’m breaking down what I’m calling “Title Theatre” —the growing trend of companies inflating job titles, rebranding roles, and handing out “promotions” that don’t actually come with more money, power, or stability. And this isn’t random. It’s happening right now , and...

We are so back to chat in between meetings as a little bonus episode! We rant about the drama in the reality TV world, and my (kind of awful) IUD experience! Love you!! What should we rant about next!? Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to Clock In for real career talk, job search advice, and unfiltered recruiter insights — new episodes every Wednesday.

You’re not lazy. You’re not “bad at your job.” But you might be asking the wrong question. In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between burnout and a toxic work environment — because they feel the same, but the solution is completely different. If you’ve been feeling anxious before work, second-guessing your abilities, or wondering why a job that “looks good on paper” is draining yo...

Pre order my book: https://emilydurham.org/clock-in   SIGH. How are we still having to talk about this!? There are rules in corporate that nobody writes down… but every woman learns the hard way. In this episode, I’m breaking down 5 unspoken rules every corporate woman knows —the ones that quietly shape your reputation, your promotions, and how seriously you’re taken at work. From navigating likea...

URGENT OFFICE GOSISP SESSION!  You may have seen a little bit on my Instagram stories, but I really needed to gossip with my team (you!) about this week. All I am going to say is- we need to debrief on the bob that is ruining my life.  Thankfully hair grows back and it isn't that serious but lol- I needed to rant! Got a career question you want answered on the show? Submit it here ! 🎧 Listen to C...

What happens when your life looks perfect on paper… but feels completely wrong? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Alessia Scauzillo — the creator behind Alessia Sculpt — who went from a high-performing career in corporate finance to completely rebuilding her life, career, and identity from the ground up. Alessia is a wellness creator and founder of A Sculpt Body, where she’s built a community cent...

Check out my debut book & send us questions:  linktr.ee/admin Ever feel like you have good ideas… but the second you speak in a meeting you suddenly sound junior? In this episode, I’m breaking down the communication shifts that helped me sound more credible and more strategic early in my career — even when I didn’t have the title yet. I’ll walk you through how to stop over-explaining, stop asking...

Check out Clock In (the book lol):  https://emilydurham.org/clock-in LinkedIn doesn’t have to feel awkward, performative, or painfully corporate. In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 simple, strategic ways to get noticed on LinkedIn — without sounding cringey, self-obsessed, or like you’re trying too hard. Whether you’re job searching, building a personal brand, or quietly positioning yourself for...

So... we are all OBSESSED with Lo, right? Get more of Lo: http://lvrstyle.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylelvr/?hl=en The Lo Life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lo-life/id1514680476 In this episode, Emily sits down with Lorenzo VonRumpf — celebrity stylist and founder of LVR STYLE — to talk about the career skills no one teaches you. From dressing in a way that a...

PRE- ORDER CLOCK IN:  https://emilydurham.org/clock-in You don’t need to love your job. You just need to hate it a little less. In this episode, we’re talking about the reality no one posts on LinkedIn: sometimes your job isn’t toxic, it’s just… draining. And quitting isn’t always the smartest move. If you feel stuck, underwhelmed, underpaid, or just mildly resentful Monday through Friday — this i...

Buy Clock In: emilydurham.org/clockin You’re scared to take time off. Not because you’re “so busy.” Not because the timing is bad. Not because your job is uniquely demanding. You’re scared. In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason employees avoid taking sick days and vacation — even when they’re burned out, exhausted, or literally sick. From unused PTO and presenteeism to work anxiety...

In this episode of Clock In, we’re breaking down the worst career advice people are still giving in 2026 — and exactly why I’m ignoring it. From outdated corporate loyalty myths to toxic productivity culture and “just wait your turn” energy, we’re unpacking the advice that keeps smart, ambitious people underpaid, overworked, and stuck. If you’re navigating the job market, negotiating salary, build...

PRE-ORDER CLOCK IN:  emilydurham.org/clock-in Is your job stressing you out more than it should? In this episode, we break down why work can feel overwhelming, how workplace pressure is often manufactured, and what actually is worth caring about in your career. Learn how to set boundaries at work, stop overidentifying with your job, and focus on what truly impacts your long-term career growth, men...

PRE-ORDER CLOCK IN:  https://emilydurham.org/clock-in Being liked at work is not the same as being respected — and confusing the two can quietly stall your career. In this episode, I break down the difference between being an office celebrity and a personality hire , why one leads to promotions, credibility, and career growth while the other often hits a ceiling, and how being “fun,” “easy,” or “g...