Work Should Feel Good with Diana Alt

Feeling stuck in your career? Learn how to use design thinking to unlock your next move! Ever wonder how some people seem to navigate career transitions with clarity while others feel lost in a fog of indecision? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Oishi, Ph. D., Senior Product Manager at Indeed and design thinking educator, to explore how to apply the principles of design thinking to your ow...

From marketing director to hometown business owner, how one bold pivot created purpose, connection, and community. After 13 years in digital marketing, Matt Griffin made a massive life change. In this episode, he shares how he left agency life behind to co-found Hometown Sports Gear, a locally owned sporting goods store in Gardner, Kansas, with his wife and father-in-law. Learn how he navigated bu...

Learn how to grow your LinkedIn presence authentically without cringing at every post! Whether you're job hunting, leading a team, or building a business — your online presence matters. In this episode of Work Should Feel Good, Diana Alt sits down with Liam Darmody — personal brand strategist and founder of Liam's Brand Stand — to explore how professionals can show up on LinkedIn in a way that act...

Ready to step into the spotlight and grow your career through speaking? Let's talk about going from "good worker" to a must-promote professional Public speaking can be a game-changer — not just for entrepreneurs, but for anyone looking to boost their visibility and influence. In this episode, I chat with Aurora Gregory, CEO of Speaker Brand Media and host of The Stage Whisperer podcast, about how...

Feeling stuck in your job search or unsure how to market yourself? You're not alone—and you're definitely not out of options. In this powerful episode, I chat with Joey Senart, a self-described "strategic combo platter" with deep experience in marketing, training, and design. We explore how embracing specialization—instead of casting a wide net—can transform your career, even if you're multi-passi...

Want to create stronger teams and better relationships at work? Start by focusing on strengths. Alanna Gregg joins Diana for a conversation filled with insight, laughs, and a whole lot of heart. They explore how CliftonStrengths has impacted Alanna's leadership style, why deep relationships matter in the workplace, and how positivity and people skills can transform customer service from transactio...

From LinkedIn lurker to credible thought leader — here's how to show up online without selling your soul.  Ever feel overwhelmed by influencer culture on LinkedIn? Shelby Garlock joins Diana Alt to share how professionals can build authentic visibility and credibility online — no trending audio or performative content required. With 15+ years in customer experience, CRM strategy, and digital marke...

Want to thrive in your career and make it future-proof? This conversation with Andy Storch is packed with powerful insights on owning your career journey and building a personal brand that actually works for you. Andy joins Diana to talk about the mindset and practical tools needed to stay relevant and energized at work. From building your personal brand (without feeling sleazy), to navigating ide...

What if you could find hope—even when life feels like it's on fire? 🔥💡 Discover how pastor and coach Mark Foster turned personal despair into a platform of empowerment and hope. In this episode, Diana and Mark dive deep into the practical and emotional power of hope, stoicism, and noticing the small things that matter. They discuss real-life challenges—from a broken washing machine to systemic j...

✨ Ready to take the mystery out of what makes you thrive at work? Shelley Piedmont shares how YouMap® can illuminate your unique path and transform your job search strategy. In this episode, Shelley Piedmont of Career GPS joins Diana Alt to dive into the power of the YouMap® framework and why understanding your strengths, values, skills, and personality is essential to finding fulfilling work. Sh...

Discover how a recovering engineer found her true calling—and how you can too! 🚀 Feeling stuck in your career path? In this premiere episode of Work Should Feel Good, host Diana Alt sits down with Angie Callen—founder of Career Benders, Inc.—to explore the journey from corporate engineering to meaningful entrepreneurship. Angie shares how an unexpected detour led her to create a thriving business...

If you've ever thought, "I want more from work, but I'm not willing to sell my soul to get it," then hit play—because you just found your people. I'm Diana Alt, and Work Should Feel Good is the podcast where career growth meets real life. Whether you're mid-job search, climbing the leadership ladder, or trying to figure out if your current job is worth the pain, you're in the right spot. In this t...