UNSHAKEABLE HER: Get Promoted by Building Leadership, Influence and Confidence (For Women Done Being Overlooked)
Episodes
#92 | Stop Reacting, Start Leading and Watch Your Influence and Promotion Prospects Soar
22 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest barrier to your next promotion isn’t your capability—but the fact that you’re trapped in reactive mode?You work hard, delive...
#91 | How To Become AI Unshakeable In 7 Days (And Turn Your Imposter Syndrome Into Promotion-Ready Influence)
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried that AI is making your role less valuable—or wondering how to stay relevant as workplaces rapidly change?The conversation around AI ...
#90 | Why Your Imposter Syndrome Around AI May Be Pointing To Your Promotion Advantage (And The “Soft Skills” Your Workplace Needs Most)
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If AI is transforming the workplace, why are some women becoming more valuable instead of less?While most conversations focus on automation and job di...
#89 | Why AI Is Exposing the Leadership Gap and What Every Smart Leader Needs To Do Right Now To Secure Their Influence
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried that AI could replace your job, or wondering what makes some people more valuable while others become easier to replace?As AI rapidly ...
#88 | 3 Moves To Turn Invisible Work Into Influence Without Letting Imposter Syndrome Silence You
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the solution to your invisible tax isn't working less—but making your contribution impossible to ignore?After uncovering the hidden cos...
#87 | The Hidden Tax Draining Your Influence, Tanking Your Promotion Prospects & Fuelling Imposter Syndrome (And Why Women Are Asked To Pay It)
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the work that's making you indispensable is also the work that's holding your career back?If you've ever been the person who or...
#86 | Are You Quietly Building Colleague’s Influence At Work While Quietly Losing Your Own Promotion Case?
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the work that makes you invaluable is the very thing preventing your promotion?If you've ever stayed late to help a colleague, onboarded ...
#85 | The 3 Essential Moves That Turn Promotion Into Irresistible Influence
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Would your team still choose to work for you if they had another manager available tomorrow?In this episode, we move from theory to action. After expl...
#84 | 3 Surprisingly Simple Science Facts That Prove Old School Management Is Killing Your Influence
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest factor affecting your team's performance isn't skill, experience, or motivation—but trust?In this episode, you'll...
#83 | 3 Signs Your Traditional Management Style Is Damaging Trust & Influence (And How To Fix It)
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some managers inspire lifelong loyalty while others struggle to earn even basic trust from their team?In this episode, you’ll discover why th...
#82 | Be The Calm In The Storm: The Foundation That Creates A High-Performing Team
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when one comment, one email, or one look completely throws off your leadership presence?In this episode, you’ll learn practical nervo...
# 81 | How To Create Calm Even When Everyone Else Is Panicking (Imposter Syndrome, Influence & Promotion)
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some leaders calm an entire room before they even begin speaking?In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience behind calm leadership, nervous sy...
#80 | When Imposter Syndrome Kicks In Before High Stakes Moments, Steal Maggie’s 3 Preparation Moves To Boost Your Influence
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your team looks to you for calm… and you don’t actually feel calm yourself?In high-pressure moments, your leadership is shaping ...
#79 | 3 Surprisingly Simple Moves For High Performers To Keep Their Spark, Build Their Influence And Remove Imposter Syndrome
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the thing you love doing starts becoming the thing you dread most?In this episode, we bring together the psychology, neuroscience, a...
#78 | Why Saying Yes To Everything Might Be Destroying Your Influence and Your Promotion Prospects
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason your performance is slipping isn’t lack of discipline — but lack of recovery?In this episode, we unpack the neuroscience behind...
#77 | How One Woman Went From Burned Out And Imposter Syndrome To Rebuilding Her Influence
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How long has it been since you truly switched off without guilt, pressure, or the feeling that you should be doing more?In this episode of Unshakeable...
#76 | 3 Simple Strategies To Explain Your Career Pivots to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Build Influence In Interviews
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your unconventional career path is not something to hide, but something to wear with pride?If you’ve ever stared at your LinkedIn profile or...
#75 | How To Build Career Confidence By Turning Pivots Into Proof | Imposter Syndrome, Influence and Promotion
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if every career pivot you’ve made has been quietly building the exact kind of capability today’s workplaces need most?If you’ve ever worrie...
#74 | Why You Need A Zigzag Career Strategy To Build Unshakable Influence and Combat Your Imposter Synrome
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the need to apologise for a career path that looks more like a zigzag than a ladder?If your CV includes pivots, pauses, reinvention...
#73 | 3 Tiny Moves To Restart Your Confidence Loop After Redundancy | Imposter Syndrome, Influence & Promotion
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the career knockback was months ago, but your confidence still hasn’t come back?After a redundancy, restructure, rejection or ca...
#72 | Why You Need A Transferable Skills List To Rebuild Your Career Confidence After Redundancy | Imposter Syndrome, Influence, Promotion
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why does a career knockback make you question who you are, not just what you do next?When redundancy, restructure, rejection, or a toxic role knocks y...
#71 | How One Woman Found Her Starting Point After A Career Knockback Broke Her Confidence | Imposter Syndrome, Influence and Promotion
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who were you at work before the knockback changed the way you saw yourself?A redundancy, a restructure, a missed promotion, or a role that slowly grin...
#70 | How High Performers Grow Their Promotion Opportunities: The Direct Ask Strategy To Build Influence
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would you actually do if you felt undervalued at work right now?In this Friday episode, Caroline serves you up a handpicked banger to anchor your...
#69 | Does Your Promotion Strategy Lack Influence? Here’s How To Fix It Right NOW
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why being overlooked at work can feel so much more painful than it “should”?In this Wednesday science episode, Caroline bre...
#68 | Should You Start Signalling Your Wins If You’re Trying To Get Promoted Faster?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever worked incredibly hard, delivered brilliant results, and still watched someone else get the credit or the opportunity?This episode is fo...
#67 | 3 Smart Ways To Reclaim Headspace So You Can Lead, Influence, and Advance
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What could change in your career if you had more headspace for strategic thinking, influence, and bold moves?In this episode, Caroline shifts from awa...
#66 | How Mental Load Hijacks Your Brain and Undermines Your Influence
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you cannot switch off is also affecting your ability to think strategically, lead confidently, and move toward promotion?In this ep...
#65 | How One Woman’s ‘Normal Morning’ Reveals a Hidden Career Cost That is Crushing Your Influence.
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Could the invisible mental load you carry every day be affecting your influence at work more than you realise?In this episode, Caroline explores the h...
#64 | 3 Simple Ways Newly Promoted Managers Can Build Influence Fast and Quiet Imposter Syndrome
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been promoted into leadership and found yourself waiting to feel confident before acting like a leader?For many newly promoted managers, impo...
#63 | Why Newly Promoted Managers Build More Influence When They Stop Pretending to Feel Confident
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been promoted into management and felt like you should sound more certain than you really feel?For many newly promoted managers, promoti...
#62 | Why Faking Confidence After a Promotion Damages Your Influence and Fuels Imposter Syndrome
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been promoted into management and instantly felt like everyone expected you to have all the answers.For many newly promoted managers, pr...
How To Quiet Imposter Syndrome and Be Seen for the Value You Already Bring
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailDo you know you’re capable, yet still find yourself holding back, second guessing your voice, or staying quiet when it matters most?...
The Career Progress Formula Most Women Were Never Taught
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailAre you doing exceptional work but still not getting the influence or career progress you expected?For many women in corporate leaders...
How High-Performing Women Get Overlooked for Promotions Despite Doing Everything Right
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailHave you ever watched someone else get the promotion, project, or recognition you worked for and wondered whether they were truly bett...
How To Reset Your Confidence in 60 Seconds Before a Big Career Moment
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWhat do you do in the 60 seconds before a meeting when your confidence has dropped, and the room still needs you at your full size?Thi...
3 Hidden Reasons Women in Corporate Leadership Struggle With Critical Feedback That No One Is Talking About.
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailHave you ever received one piece of feedback before a big meeting and suddenly stopped trusting your own judgment?This episode explain...
Does Your Response to Feedback Lack Self-Trust, Leading to Weaker Leadership? Here’s How To Fix It Right Now!
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailHave you ever received one piece of feedback right before an important meeting and suddenly stopped trusting your own judgment?This ep...
How To Build Confidence At Work — The Brag Folder, Visibility Moves And Why Music Changes Your Brain Before A Big Meeting
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailJocelyn told us she plays hip hop on big project launch days. Something with beats that make her feel excited. Something that pumps he...
Why Even The Most Capable Women Underestimate Themselves: The Science Of Capability vs Capacity And The Visibility Gap
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailOn Monday, Jocelyn (VP of Global Brand & Comms, working mum, quietly extraordinary human), said two things that resonated powerful...
She Led A Rebrand, Launched An AI Product And Got Promoted - All Within A Year Of Maternity Leave. So Why Did She Still Ask "Am I Good Enough?" with Jocelyn Lo
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailWhat does it look like when a woman is quietly, consistently, almost accidentally extraordinary (and genuinely the last person in any ...
Why Boundaries Aren’t Selfish - They’re a Leadership Skill with Emma Fraser
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailDo you ever feel pressured to overdeliver, keep everyone happy, and prove yourself at work?In this episode, Caroline explores why that...
Does Your Career Lack the Right Allies, Leading To Missed Opportunities? Here’s How To Fix It Right NOW with Emma Fraser
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre the right people talking about your work when you’re not in the room?This episode unpacks a career truth many women discover too late...
Confidence Isn’t the Problem - Context Is What Gets You Seen as a Leader
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you great at your job but still not being seen as leadership material?For many brilliant women in corporate roles, the issue is not a l...
International Women's Day follow up: Why your decisions are dangerously promoting the wrong people.
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textInternational Women’s Day can spark great conversations… and then Monday arrives and everything snaps back to “busy.”This episode i...
International Women’s Day 2026: Give To Gain Leadership Moves (Credit, Access, Opportunity, Clarity)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textInternational Women’s Day is a moment — but leadership is what happens on a random Tuesday when nobody’s watching.This episode is for...
Hybrid Leadership: Making Work… Work (Even When You’re Not Together)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHybrid working promised flexibility, but for many new leaders, it’s brought uncertainty, invisible gaps, and the quiet worry that you mig...
Career Lessons Every Young Leader Needs to Hear (When You Don’t Feel Ready Yet)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textStepping into leadership can feel exciting… and quietly overwhelming.In this reflective episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline pu...
How to Build Career Discipline and Think Like a Board Member with Dr Keith Dorsey
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDiscipline isn’t about willpower. It’s about trade-offs.In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline chats with Dr. Keith Dor...
How Ego, Imposter Syndrome and Control Quietly Undermine Leadership (And What Great Leaders Do Instead)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat if leadership isn’t about having the answers at all?In this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, I’m joined by leadership coach a...
How to Bounce Back from Career Setbacks: Transferable Skills, Resilience & Reinvention with Sonia Allen
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCareers don’t follow straight lines. They zig, they stall, they fall over… and sometimes they completely reinvent themselves.In Part...
How to Bounce Back After Career Setbacks (and Build a Portfolio Career) with Sonia Allen | Part 1
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOrdinary choices, extraordinary resilience and a career built with courage, curiosity and a lot of grit.What does real resilience actual...
Be an Avid Learner: Jon Turner on Sliding Doors, Strong Teams and Small Career Moves That Matter
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is a very special episode of Little Moves, Big Careers.Today’s conversation is with Jon Turner, Managing Director of Siemens Elec...
S3 E2: Listen Like a Career Detective: What Really Matters in Our Career Stories
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBefore we dive into real-life career stories, let’s talk about something seriously underrated: noticing.Big career changes rarely star...
Episode 26: What 2025 Taught Us and How to Flourish in 2026
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text2025 wasn’t dramatic in one big way; it was heavy in lots of small ones.In this episode, Caroline Esterson reflects on what last year ...
Christmas Stories: Ellie and the Boxing Day Whisper
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA quieter, gentler story to close the series.Ellie, home on Boxing Day, surrounded by cold stuffing, rogue Brussels sprouts, and the sud...
Christmas Stories: Nia and the Snow Machine Meltdown
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAh, the office Christmas party.Less “festive joy,” more “performance review with glitter.”Nia (our quietly brilliant operations ...
Christmas Stories: Amina and the Christmas Queue
16 Dec 2025
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Send us a textThis is the big one.The call centre story.The real, messy, emotionally brilliant tale of Amina - QC Queen, calm diplomat, and unofficial...
Christmas Stories: The Case of Margaret and the Misdelivered Hamper
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEpisode 2 brings us to the Marketing department, where a mystery Christmas hamper lands on Desk 14, belonging to the formidable Margaret...
Christmas Stories: Holly and the Imploding Consultancy
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Episode 1 we meet Holly - a 19-year-old Christmas temp who gets dropped into a chaotic consultancy in December… the exact moment cl...
Episode 25 :The Survivor’s Guide - How to Stay, Lead & Rebuild After Redundancies
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBeing the one who keeps their job sounds like relief… until the reality kicks in: guilt, fear you’re next, shaky culture, doubled wo...
Out of Office for Now (The Redundancy Reset): The Bounce-back Plan
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNow we rebuild - not the old way, but smarter. This episode helps you design a career comeback plan that’s practical, intentional, and...
Out of Office for Now (Your Redundancy Reset) - Visibility without the Cringe
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNetworking after redundancy can feel like trying to flirt after a bad breakup. But this time, we’re doing it with purpose and self-res...
Out of Office for Now (Your Redundancy Reset): Repackage Your Genius
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou’ve got skills. You’ve got stories. You’ve got receipts. But can you say what you’re brilliant at without sounding desperate ...
Out of Office for Now (Your Redundancy Reset): Confidence Interrupted
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen your confidence takes a hit, overthinking moves in and starts redecorating. Here’s how to kick it out and get back into action. W...
Out of Office for Now (The Redundancy Reset): You've Been Made Redundant, Now What?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe shock, the shame, the emotional hangover - let’s be honest, redundancy stings. In this episode, we’ll unpack what just happened...
Episode 24:The Maverick’s Survival Guide: How to Fit Without Flattening Yourself
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver been told you need to tone it down, stay in your lane, or “just fit in first”?This episode of Little Moves, Big Careers is your...
Episode 23: Pride Over Panic - The Discipline of Excellence
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if excellence isn’t about working harder… but managing your energy, pride, and discipline smarter?This week, Caroline dives int...
Episode 22: The Journey of Nash Vracas - From Career Impact to Securing Recognition
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Nash Vracas shares her inspiring journey from winning awards in the automotive industry to her experience...
Episode 21: The Power Pair - Why Visibility and Connection Build Unstoppable Careers
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Caroline expands the conversation on the career flywheel, turning focus to two critical and often overlooked power move...
Episode 20: Million Pound Fingers and the Power of Adding Value
14 Oct 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Caroline Esterson explores how to apply insights from the previous conversation with Declan Allen into actionable steps...
Episode 19: Navigating Career Challenges from Declan Allen, MD Horiba Mira
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this conversation, Declan Allen (MD, Horiba Mira) shares his journey from engineer to managing director, discussing the importance of...
Episode 18: Learn Like You Mean It: How to Make Learning Stick at Work
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Caroline Esterson discusses the importance of meaningful learning experiences, emphasising that true learning goes beyo...
Episode 17: Mastering the Art of Receiving Feedback
23 Sep 2025
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Send us a textChristine Reynolds, Talent and Performance Director at Dothings.io, delves into the art of receiving feedback, exploring its crucial rol...
Episode 16: Navigating Reputation Management And Building Your Credibility.
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Jon McLeod shares insights on reputation management, the importance of treating people well, and the nuan...
Episode 15: What Drives You?: Mind Hacks for Career Climbers
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Caroline Esterson explores the intricacies of workplace motivation, focusing on how different mental filters and needs ...
Episode 14: Paul Dawson's career Part 2 - The Path to Leadership Success
02 Sep 2025
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Send us a textJoin us for Part 2 of this insightful conversation with Paul Dawson, CEO if Agena Group, in which he shares insights on transitioning fr...
Episode 13: In conversation with Paul Dawson, CEO Agena Group - Navigating early career challenges.
02 Sep 2025
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Send us a textIn this conversation, Paul Dawson reflects on his early career experiences, the challenges faced in management, and the importance of me...
Episode12 BONUS: Rise Above
28 Aug 2025
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Send us a textJoin Caroline Esterson as she delves into the subtle yet impactful world of unconscious bias and its effects on workplace dynamics. Disc...
Episode 12: Psychological Safety- Your Ultimate Performance Hack
26 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Caroline Esterson and Gary Keogh delve into the concept of psychological safety in the workplace, exploring its importa...
Episode 11: The Fear Factor: Overcoming Career Paralysis
18 Aug 2025
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Send us a textJoin Caroline Esterson in "Little Moves, Big Careers" as she tackles the crippling effects of perfectionism in the workplace. ...
Episode 10 Bonus: Unlocking career growth through reflection
16 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Caroline emphasises the critical role of reflection in career development. She discusses how strategic self-reflection ...
Episode 10: End of Season Review
11 Aug 2025
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Send us a textJoin Caroline Esterson in this reflective episode of "Little Moves Big Careers" as she revisits the highlights of Season 1. Fr...
Episode 9: The Power of Intentional Moves in Career Building
05 Aug 2025
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Send us a textIn this final episode of the "Little Moves Big Careers" podcast, host Caroline Esterson shines a spotlight on drift - the quie...
Episode 8: Fuel the Fire (Optimism in practice)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver smiled through a team meeting while mentally planning your escape to a remote cottage in Wales? Or replied “No worries!” to a F...
Episode 7: Messy Action; Magic Results
22 Jul 2025
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Send us a textProgress over perfection. Movement over manicured.Ever spent hours watching webinars, highlighting your notes, colour-coding your to-do ...
Episode 6: Fraud Thoughts & Funky Feelings
15 Jul 2025
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Send us a textOvercoming Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt at WorkEver had that “who let me in here?” moment? Yeah. Welcome to the club no one appl...
Episode 5: Curiosity Is Your Secret Weapon
08 Jul 2025
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Send us a textNot Confidence. Not Cleverness. Curiosity Is Your Secret Weapon.The boldest careers aren’t built on perfect plans; they’re built by ...
Episode 4: Zigging when you're told to zag: A new career strategy
01 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode of Little Moves, Big Careers, Caroline Esterson gets gloriously real about the messy truth of career paths, emphasising ...
Episode 3: Blink and You'll Miss It
23 Jun 2025
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Send us a textThe Tiny Career Moves That Build Massive Momentum Ever feel like you’re doing everything right but still getting overlooked? Spoiler: ...
Episode 2: Let's Talk About The Club
17 Jun 2025
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Send us a textHow Invisible Power Networks Shape Your Career (Without You Even Knowing)Ever had that sinking feeling that the real meeting happened be...
Episode 1 BONUS: Don't wait to be managed - Take control of your career.
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you've ever felt like your manager was more “in the way” than “in your corner,” this one’s for you.In this sharp-tongu...
Episode 1: Oops You Thought That Was Enough?
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOr "Why Hard Work Alone Doesn’t Get You Noticed at Work" You’ve been told to keep your head down, work hard, and wait you...
Little Moves Big Careers
05 Jun 2025
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Send us a textLittle Moves, Big Careers is the podcast for people who want to build high-performing careers in a messy, fast-moving world.Hosted by Ca...