Work Unscripted
Episodes
How to Reinvent Yourself After a Crisis: Resilience, Fear, and Starting Over with Tammy Levent
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when everything falls apart? Your marriage, your finances, your business, your sense of self? In this episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo...
Cracking the Code: How Perfectionism Kills Innovation (And What Kids Can Teach Leaders About It)
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kids in the summer understand something most adults at work have forgotten: curiosity creates momentum.They try things. Change the rules. Build, fail,...
Stop Networking. Start Connecting: How to Build Real Relationships at Work with Cassandra Thompson
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Work moves fast. We optimize for speed, efficiency, tools, and output, but somehow, a lot of people feel more disconnected than ever. In this episode ...
Cracking the Code: Can Work Friends Sabotage Your Career?
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can a work friendship quietly become a career liability? When workplace friendships collide with power, what once felt like casual conversation can qu...
How to Stop Chasing External Validation and Start Choosing Fulfillment with Trixi Tschiedel Menhardt
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the next promotion, the bigger paycheck, or the better title still doesn’t make you happy? If success feels empty, you may be caught in achi...
Cracking the Code: Stop Saying “Why” and “Should” for Better Workplace Communication
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two small words you use every day may be quietly damaging your workplace relationships: why and should.In leadership conversations, feedback moments, ...
Trust in the Workplace: How It Breaks, Why It Fails, and How to Rebuild It with Drs. Dennis & Michelle Reina
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most workplace conflict isn’t about strategy, performance, or communication. It’s about broken trust. In this episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Ly...
Cracking the Code: How to Build Emotional Resilience and Stop Spiraling Under Stress
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building emotional resilience starts with one mindset shift and it works even in the middle of chaos. What’s your first thought when something goes ...
Why You’re Stuck in Money Stress (And How to Shift Your Energy, Standards, and Results) with Wendy Sterling
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about money. It’s the thing we all think about… but rarely talk about honestly. In this episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons sits ...
Cracking the Code: “You Lack Executive Presence”? Here’s What That Actually Means and What to Do
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Executive presence.” It’s the feedback everyone gets and no one can clearly define. In this Cracking the Code mini episode of Work Unscripted, ...
Crushing It… But Exhausted? How to Break the Burnout Cycle with Margo Boster
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can be successful… and still be completely exhausted. In fact, for many high-achieving leaders, that’s exactly what’s happening. As we head ...
Cracking the Code: Why Feedback Doesn’t Stick (and How to Create Real Change at Work)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever gotten feedback that worked… for about three days? In this Cracking the Code mini episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons breaks down why most ...
Career Advancement Strategies: Think Like a CEO, Not an Employee with Casey Webster
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Too many people are doing their jobs and doing them well… and wondering why it’s not enough. In a workplace shaped by layoffs, stalled hiring, bur...
Cracking the Code: Before you Quit Your Job: How to Find Career Clarity and Alignment
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in your career? Thinking about quitting your job? Telling yourself you want more…but not sure what that actually means? In this Crack...
What If Leadership Isn’t About Influence? Rethinking Leadership with Dr. Jacob Kashiwagi
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if leadership isn’t about influence at all? In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with researcher and leadership exper...
Cracking the Code: I Got Promoted, Now What? How to Succeed in Your New Leadership Role
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations, you’ve been promoted! New title. Bigger paycheck. Maybe even that LinkedIn “I got promoted” announcement. Now what?In this epis...
Why Self-Selling Is a Leadership Skill (And How to Master It) with Chardét Ryel
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If the phrase “sell yourself” makes you cringe… this episode is for you. In this episode, executive coach Marlo Lyons sits down with visibility ...
Cracking the Code: What Your Boss Really Means – How to Handle Confusing Workplace Feedback
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever received feedback at work that made you question your entire career?In this episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons cracks the code on f...
How to Land a Board Seat: Naomi Kent on The Mindset, Strategy, and Long Game Most Executives Miss
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Board seats aren’t reserved for a lucky few, but they are reserved for leaders who understand the game.In this episode of Work Unscripted, executive...
Cracking the Code: From Executive to Strategic Leader to Board Member
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most executives think they’re one promotion away from the C-suite and C-suite leaders think they're one step away from a board seat.They’re n...
Stuck in Middle Management? How to Level Up, Get Promoted, and Lead at the Next Level with Kristen Johnson
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What needs to change for you to level up as a leader, and why do so many high performers get stuck right before promotion? In this episode of Work Uns...
Cracking the Code: The Power of Vulnerability at Work (and How It Builds Trust)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the very thing you’re hiding at work is actually the key to becoming a stronger, more trusted leader?In this Cracking the Code mini-episode ...
Toxic Workplace or Hostile Work Environment? Employment Lawyer Explains What Is Actually Illegal with Nestor Barreiro
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is your job actually a hostile work environment, or do you just have a terrible boss? In this eye-opening episode, employment law expert Nestor Barrei...
Performance Reviews Gone Wrong: What To Do When Feedback Is Cryptic or Unclear
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever received feedback with no examples, no clarity, and no idea what to do next?Welcome to Part II of Marlo Lyons’ performance review series, where...
Stop the Rat Race: Burnout Recovery, Mindset Shifts, and Small Daily Changes That Transform Everything
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you exhausted from running full-speed on the corporate treadmill? Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in the never-ending rat race? You’re...
Before You Set Your 2026 Goals… Ask This One Life-Changing Question
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if 2026 brought you everything you’ve been chasing— the job, the title, the money, the house, the partner — and you still didn’t feel ful...
How to Turn Self-Doubt into Self-Compassion with Elaine Belson
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a high-achieving woman who struggles with overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional triggers, or that relentless inner critic…this episod...
Boundaries Are Not Barriers: How to Protect Your Time and Energy This Holiday Season
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stretched thin this holiday season? You’re not alone.In this episode of Work Unscripted, Marlo Lyons shares practical, guilt-free strategies...
It’s Time to Redefine Success: Ruchika Malhotra on Ending Burnout, Finding Fulfilment and How to “Uncompete”
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if success didn’t have to be a competition?In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons sits down with Ruchika Malhotra, global inclusi...
Performance Reviews, Part 1: When Feedback Feels Like Judgment
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your performance review praises your results, but tears down your identity?In this raw and vulnerable solo episode of Work Unscripte...
How to Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person at Work: Managing Burnout, Feedback, and Mental Health with Heather Dominick
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you or someone on your team a highly sensitive person (HSP)? You’re not alone. Roughly 20% of the population is born with this trait, meaning th...
5 Things No One Tells You About Your Job (But You Need to Know to Get Ahead in Your Career)
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most workplace advice skips the real truths: the things your manager won’t tell you, but that make or break your career. In this solo episode of Wor...
Gen Z in the Workplace: Mental Health, Adaptability, and What Managers Need to Know with Dr. Andrea Mata
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gen Z is entering the workforce in record numbers and managers everywhere are feeling the impact. Studies show that 60% of businesses have already fir...
5 Job Search Hacks for a Brutal Market: Actionable Tips You Need Now
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a job in today’s market can feel overwhelming. Endless applications, ghosting, and tough competition leave many professionals stuck. T...
How Recruiters Really Work: Insider Tips to Accelerate Your Job Search with Kristen Fife
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your job search stalled, or are you wondering why recruiters aren't responding to your resume? In this episode, host Marlo Lyons talks to vete...
How to Get Noticed and Promoted at Work: 5 Mistakes You’re Making (and How to Fix Them)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re halfway through the year and performance reviews are right around the corner. If you’re aiming for a promotion in the next performance cycle...
Mastering Feedback Conversations: How Managers Can Build Trust, Improve Performance, and Boost Employee Engagement with Joan Hibdon
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your feedback conversations empowering your team or creating tension? In this episode of Work Unscripted, host Marlo Lyons talks with Joan Hibdon,...
Midyear Career Reset: 5 Powerful Strategies to Refocus Your Goals, Reclaim Your Time, and Realign for Success
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what truly separates the professionals who get ahead from those who just get by? It’s midyear and in this solo episode of Work Unscrip...
The Power Pause: Redefining Motherhood, Career, and Ambition with Neha Ruch
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many, parenthood includes hitting pause on your career. But does it have to impact your professional identity? On this episode of Work Unscripted,...
Fired and Misjudged: Why Getting Let Go Isn’t Always Your Fault (and How to Recover)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever judged someone negatively after they got fired, without knowing the real story? You're not alone. In this solo episode of Work Unscripted, f...
The Fulfillment Factor: Bernie Borges on Thriving at Work and Life
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you chasing happiness, or are you truly fulfilled? In this episode, Marlo sits down with Bernie Borges, the Fulfillment Architect and host of the ...
Is Your Company a Cult?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your workplace truly supportive—or are you caught in something more manipulative than you realize?In this solo episode, Marlo Lyons breaks down t...
Trust Your Gut: How to Harness Intuition for Life-Changing Decisions with Wendy Sterling
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had that subtle feeling urging you toward a decision, but brushed it off as fear or uncertainty? What if that feeling was your greatest ...
The Corporate Climb to Financial Freedom: Make Your Career Work for You with Randy Thurman, CPA
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been broke? Like, really broke? Marlo Lyons has, and now she's positioned herself to retire comfortably in her 60s. In this special...
Unscripted Insights: Expert Advice on Fulfillment, Jobs, Networking, and Working with Neurodivergence
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a special recap edition of Work Unscripted, where host Marlo Lyons revisits the most powerful insights and expert advice shared this past qu...
Decoding ADHD: Strategies for Success in the Workplace with Diann Wingert
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to navigating ADHD in the workplace, it’s time to think differently, in order to work differently. Marlo Lyons is joined by Diann Wing...
The Truth About HR: What You Need to Know
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think HR is just about onboarding and exit interviews? Think again. In this episode, Marlo Lyons is dismantling common misperceptions and offering cle...
No Fear Networking: Michaela Alexis on Building Relationships When Social Anxiety Holds You Back
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does networking feel like a chore, especially with social anxiety shadowing your every move? Join us on this episode of Work Unscripted as Marlo Lyons...
Cracking the Code: Mastering Communication Styles at Work
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's true - sometimes people just don’t mesh. But in today’s episode, we’re diving into how communication styles can actually make or break...
Unlocking the Job Market: Insider Tips with Recruiter Jane Turkewitz
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of the black hole of job applications, where you submit your resume and hear nothing back? Today, we're going to hear from an exper...
Resilience: The Secret Skill for Fighting Resistance and Adapting to Change
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When life throws you a curveball, how do you respond? In this solo episode, Marlo Lyons explores resilience—the essential ingredient that empowers u...
Living on Purpose: Choosing Fulfillment Over Default with Amy Wong
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of making New Year's resolutions that fizzle out? Join Marlo Lyons on the inaugural episode of Work Unscripted as she sits down with Amy Wo...
Welcome to Work Unscripted!
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Work Unscripted. Join host Marlo Lyons as she draws on over two decades of experience to offer unfiltered, hard-hitting insights into navig...