Exit To Excel Podcast
Episodes
You Didn’t Fall Behind: What 2025 Was Really Teaching You About Your Career | Exit To Excel
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of 2025, LT breaks down the real career lessons this year revealed. If 2025 felt confusing, heavy, or stagnant, this episode refr...
The Forever Layoff (Part 2): How to Protect Your Career in an Unstable Job Market | Exit To Excel
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of The Forever Layoff series, LT shifts from naming the problem to building real career protection. Learn how to evaluate role risk, create ...
The Forever Layoff (Part 1): Why Job Insecurity Is the New Normal | Exit To Excel
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Layoffs aren’t an event anymore — they’re a system. In this episode, LT introduces the concept of The Forever Layoff: the quiet, constant state ...
New Year, New Career: How to Reset Your Job Search for 2026 the RIGHT Way | Exit To Excel
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
January is the biggest hiring month of the year, and this episode shows you exactly how to be ready. In this 2026 Job Search Reset, LT breaks down the...
The Real Gifts Job Seekers Need This Holiday Season (That Money Can’t Buy) | Exit To Excel
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful holiday episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals the gifts job seekers actually need and how friends and family can truly show up with re...
Holiday Networking Hacks: Turn Parties Into Career Opportunities (Without Feeling Awkward)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals why December is secretly the BEST month for career moves — and how to turn holiday parties, family gath...
Laid Off Before the Holidays? This Message Is For You | Exit to Excel Podcast
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Thanksgiving episode of Exit to Excel, LT shares a powerful message for anyone navigating a job search, layoff, or career transition. Discover...
5 AI Tools Every Job Seeker Must Use in 2025, With Prompts That Actually Work | Exit To Excel
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the 5 AI tools every job seeker needs to stand out in 2025. Learn how to use ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, LinkedIn AI Job Match, and Rezi wit...
How to Thrive in the AI Era | Become AI-Enhanced, Not Replaced | Exit To Excel
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR expert LeTonya shares a powerful 5-step strategy to help you become AI-enhanced instead of AI-replaced. Learn how...
The AI Layoff Wave: Why Amazon, Google & Meta Just Cut 60,000+ Jobs | Exit To Excel
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AI layoff wave is here. Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, UPS, IBM... Tens of thousands of corporate jobs are being replaced by AI. In this episode...
How to Follow Up After an Interview, Without Sounding Desperate | Exit to Excel
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You nailed the interview, now what? Silence doesn’t mean rejection! In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT reveals the proven 4-Touchpoint ...
Don’t Get Scammed! 5 Job Scams Every Job Seeker Must Know in 2025 | Exit to Excel
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think that remote $75K “no experience” job is real? Think again. In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LT reveals the 5 most dangerous job ...
Why Workers Are Staying Put (and When You SHOULDN’T) | Exit to Excel
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2025, job hopping has slowed and “job hugging” is the new norm, but is staying put helping or hurting your career? In this episode of Exit to E...
The Job Market Has Changed: 5 Shifts You Must Make to Get Hired in 2025 | Exit to Excel Podcast
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The job market in 2025 has slowed, but people are still getting hired every day. In this Episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals what’s really changed,...
Beat the AI Interview: 5 Must-Dos & 4 Mistakes That Kill Your Score | Exit to Excel Podcast
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI interviews are screening millions of job seekers before a human ever watches their video. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT your 25-year HR insi...
Stop Bombing Interviews: How to Answer the 5 Questions You’ll ALWAYS Get | Exit To Excel
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re landing interviews but not offers, here’s why. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down the five classic interview questions you’...
The Hidden Job Market Playbook: Find Jobs Before They’re Posted (2025 Guide) | Exit To Excel
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most jobs are never posted online, so why waste hours on job boards? In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals the Hidden Job Market Playbook: four...
Smart Networking with AI: Build Strong Career Connections Without Begging | Exit To Excel
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Networking doesn’t have to feel sleazy or desperate. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT breaks down the COMPETE Framework for authentic, AI-powere...
Nobody Believes You Until You Prove It | The Brag Story Playbook | Exit To Excel
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to stand out in job interviews or on your resume? The truth is, nobody believes you until you prove it. In this episode of Exit to Excel, L...
2025 Job Market Trends: What's Really Happening | Exit To Excel
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the clickbait headlines, what’s really happening in the job market right now? In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LeTonya breaks dow...
The Layoff Conversation: What HR Really Thinks & How to Protect Yourself | Exit to Excel
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people walk into a layoff conversation blindsided, unsure of what to ask or how to respond. In this episode of Exit to Excel, HR veteran LeTonya ...
Reading the Writing on the Wall: 6 Signs Your Layoff Is Coming | Exit To Excel
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exit to Excel dives into October layoff season. HR veteran LT shares insider warning signs that layoffs are coming—company-wide red flags, personal ...
Get Hired Faster: Fix These 3 Digital Mistakes on LinkedIn & Your Resume NOW | Exit To Excel
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your digital first impression can make or break your job search, often before a human ever sees your application. In this episode of Exit to Excel, ho...
First 48 Hours After Layoff: Your Survival Guide | Exit To Excel
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laid off? What you do in the first 48 hours shapes your next 6 months. In this Exit to Excel episode, LT shares her proven F48 Framework to turn layof...
What NOT to Do After a Layoff | 6 Critical Mistakes in the First 48 Hours | Exit To Excel
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laid off? Your next move matters. In this Exit to Excel episode, LeTonya reveals 6 critical mistakes people make in the first 48 hours after a layoff—...
The 2025 Resume: Beat ATS with AI-Powered Bullets | How To Build A Resume In 2025
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2025, your resume has 6 seconds to win over recruiters and applicant tracking systems (ATS). Most fail because they read like job descriptions inst...
Over 45 & Winning the Job Search: Outsmarting Ageism in Today’s Market | Exit To Excel Ep 12
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you over 45 and struggling with today’s job market? You’re not just competing on skills—you’re competing against ageism, bias, and outdate...
Graduating in 2025? The New Rules for Beating the Brutal Job Market | Exit To Excel Ep 11
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graduating in 2025? The job market is tougher than ever, record unemployment, fewer entry-level roles, and AI filters killing 97% of applications. But...
Job Offer Mastery 2025: Salary Negotiation, Multiple Offers & Insider HR Tips | Exit to Excel Ep 10
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Landing a job offer isn’t the endgame—it’s the start of a high-stakes negotiation. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals The Championship...
Master Any Job Interview: Championship Tactics to Win the Offer | Exit to Excel Ep. 10
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turn interviews into job offers with the Championship Interview Protocol! In this episode of Exit to Excel, career strategist LT shares elite athlete-...
Interview Anxiety? Conquer It Like a Pro | Mindset Mastery for Job Interviews | Exit To Excel Ep 9
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with interview nerves or imposter syndrome? In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT shares real talk and neuroscience-backed strategies to con...
How to Build a Career-Changing Network in 2025 | Exit To Excel Ep. 8
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most jobs aren't posted. They're passed through people. In this Exit to Excel episode, LT breaks down how to build authentic, career-boosting ...
LinkedIn Secrets From a Career Coach: Stop Being Invisible to Recruiters | Exit To Excel Ep 7
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⏱ You’ve got 8 seconds. That’s how long a recruiter scans your LinkedIn profile before deciding to connect—or keep scrolling.In this powerhous...
Top Tips & Secrets To LEVEL UP Your Resume From An HR Expert | Exit To Excel Episode 6
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most resumes are a total snooze-fest — filled with job duties, outdated formats, and zero proof of value. In this episode, we’re fixing that.LT br...
NOBODY BELIEVES YOU: How to Prove You're Worth Hiring | Exit To Excel Ep. 5
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think your results speak for themselves? Think again. In this episode of Exit to Excel, LT reveals how to create a Brag Book packed with strategic, qu...
Stop Spraying, Start Focusing: The Job Strategy That Actually Works | Exit To Excel Ep. 4
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of applying to hundreds of jobs and hearing nothing back? In Episode 4 of Exit to Excel, we're calling out the biggest mistake job s...
Defining Your Championship Brand: Who Are You In The Arena | Exit To Excel Podcast Ep. 3
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your resume feels flat, if interviews leave you tongue-tied, or if you're applying to dozens of jobs with no traction, this episode will change the...
Reading The Writing On The Wall: Signs, Signals, And The Layoff Conversation | Exit To Excel Ep. 2
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how layoffs really happen behind closed doors? In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what I call “The Before”—th...
The First 48: What To Do in The First 48 Hours After Being Laid Off | Exit To Excel: Ep. 1
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of Exit To Excel LeTonya Shaw breaks down what to do in the first 48 hours after being laid off. LeTonya discusses he first layof...
Exit to Excel Trailer: Hosted By LeTonya Shaw
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Exit To Excel podcast Hosted by LeTonya Shaw. This podcast is for anyone navigating the emotional and practical challenges of job loss....