Unspoken Career Truths

It's time for another debate! Is "dress for the job you want" good advice or does it add fuel to an already image-obsessed culture? In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert put this "Wisdom Under Fire" and take different sides of the arguement.

Think success means climbing a straight ladder? Think again. In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert share why careers are more like jungle gyms; zigzags, swings, and unexpected turns included. From owning non-traditional paths to letting go of “shoulds,” you’ll hear practical advice on finding fulfillment, defining success on your own terms, and embraci...

Ever accidentally eavesdrop on someone’s HR call? We did. Hosts Lauren Livak Gilbert and Cara Wood break down a real-life, emotionally charged conversation between a new restaurant employee (let’s call her Sarah) and HR—no real names, just vibes. This episode dives into the messy gray area of workplace relationships, trust, and communication. If you’ve ever been a new hire, had to discuss a compla...

Calling all control freaks - this episode is for you. Hosts Lauren Livak Gilbert and Cara Wood discuss how mapping out where you can have influence can help save your sanity in a stressful work environment and direct your energy towards the things that you can in fact change.

Let's debate a phrase you might hear everywhere: Can you really fake it til you make it? This is the first in our "Wisdom Under Fire" series where we take sides and debate whether common advice is helpful, hurtful, or something in between.

There's a secret to becoming an amazing negotiator and it's not about undermining or outwitting everyone around you. In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert, discuss the insights you need to understand your own emotional responses to difficult conversations in order to stay calm and get what you want.

We all get the same 24 hours —but why does it feel like some people are getting so much more done? In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert break down what real time management looks like at work—no 5 a.m. miracle routines, no color-coded calendars required. Learn how to take control of your day with time audits, focus rituals, and realistic prioritizatio...

Welcome to the first episode of Unspoken Career Truths! We are your hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert and we are here to be your trusted co-workers as you navigate your career.