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The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor
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How to Stop Worrying About Money
👤 Episode 2
Laid Off? 3 Things to Do Immediately
👤 Episode 3
3 in 30: Marnie’s Entrepreneur Journey
👤 Episode 4
Mid-Career and Losing Steam? Let’s Fix That
👤 Episode 5
Why Smart Teams Still Fail
👤 Episode 6
How to Manage in The AI Era
👤 Episode 7
Why We Click: How to Build Better Bonds at Work and in Life
👤 Episode 8
The Career Development Playbook: What To Do Each Quarter to Advance Your Career Year-Round
👤 Episode 9
How to Run a New Year Career Audit
👤 Episode 10
3 in 30: 2026 Workplace Predictions
👤 Episode 11
5 Steps to Stop Overthinking and Break the Cycle of Inaction in Your Career
👤 Episode 12
3 in 30: Ask Marnie Anything
👤 Episode 13
Think Fast, Talk Smart: How to Communicate Confidently on the Spot
👤 Episode 14
Growth Mindset at Work: Overcome Fixed Thinking and Unlock Career Success
👤 Episode 15
3 in 30: How to Prep for PTO and Actually Enjoy Your Vacation
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3 Mental Strategies for Overcoming Fear (That Actually Work)
👤 Episode 17
Personal Branding for Introverts
👤 Episode 18
How to Fight Brain Rot: Why Adults Need Play to Thrive at Work
👤 Episode 19
Focus Is the New Superpower: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out
👤 Episode 20
3 in 30: How to Set Boundaries at Work
👤 Episode 21
How to Reject Competition to Unlock Success
👤 Episode 22
How to Deal with Bad Boss Behavior: Career-Saving Advice from Mita Mallick
👤 Episode 23
Tiny Tweaks, Big Impact: Communication Habits That Build Influence
👤 Episode 24
6 Leadership Blindspots + How to Avoid Them
👤 Episode 25
3 in 30: How to Tell Your Career Story
👤 Episode 26
What’s Really Holding You Back at Work? (It’s Not What You Think)
👤 Episode 27
Say What You Mean: How to Become a More Assertive Communicator
👤 Episode 28
3 in 30 : How to Stay Motivated In a Career “Waiting” Season
👤 Episode 29
Human-Design at Work: Your Guide to Finding More Career Clarity
👤 Episode 30
How to Get Noticed at Work (Without Becoming Someone You’re Not)
👤 Episode 31
Trusted, Visible, Respected: How to Build Your Professional Reputation
👤 Episode 32
3 in 30: How to Turn Career Clarity Into Action
👤 Episode 33
Owning Your Reputation Narrative: Crafting a Public Presence That Matches Your Private Impact
👤 Episode 34
When You're Told You're Not Strategic Enough at Work— Here's What To Do
👤 Episode 35
How to Avoid Non-Promotable Work—According to a Former Google Exec
👤 Episode 36
The Antidote to Feeling Hopeless at Work
👤 Episode 37
3 in 30 : How to Figure Out Your Next Career Move
👤 Episode 38
The Skill Every Boss Wants You to Have
👤 Episode 39
The Future-Proof Skill: 4 Ways to Practice Self-Leadership Today
👤 Episode 40
4 Strategies to Live Above "The Resentment Line" at Work
👤 Episode 41
The 10-Second Trick to Better Conversations, According to a Harvard Professor
👤 Episode 42
3 in 30: Lessons from Top Performers
👤 Episode 43
Creative Techniques to Master Self-Marketing: How to Articulate Your Unique Value with Confidence
👤 Episode 44
The Sleep-Work Connection: Why Rest is Your Secret Career Weapon + How to Get Better Sleep
👤 Episode 45
This One Trait Makes You a Good Employee— But a Bad Salary Negotiator
👤 Episode 46
3 in 30 : Our Top Work Routines + Habits
👤 Episode 47
Decoding Tech Salaries: Maximizing Stock Options, RSUs, and Compensation
👤 Episode 48
The 3 Things That Make Work Meaningful
👤 Episode 49