Episode 304 - In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, TV journalist and confidence coach Ashleigh Paholek shares how to project authority and trust in interviews, presentations, and boardrooms. From mastering silence to improving your virtual presence, these strategies will help you influence with confidence — even when you don’t feel it. I coach experienced professionals who are navigating a turbulent job market. When we start working together, some things are easier and faster to update: r...
Aug 18, 2025•40 min•Ep. 304
Episode 303 - Kyle Samuels returns to share his personal health journey, the lessons it taught him about leadership, and the hiring trends shaping today’s job market. We explore recruitment trends, networking strategies, and how to handle career gaps with confidence. The last time I spoke with executive recruiter Kyle Samuels, we were deep in conversation about executive compensation. This year, the conversation was very different. Kyle returned to my podcast with not only market insights but a ...
Aug 11, 2025•53 min•Ep. 303
Hardly a week goes by without news of another high-profile layoff. From tech giants like Meta and Tesla to government agencies and financial institutions, corporate professionals at every level find themselves confronting an unsettling new normal. As a career coach, outplacement provider, and host of The Job Hunting Podcast, I've observed firsthand the toll layoffs are taking both financially and emotionally. In this episode’s conversation with Steve Jaffe, author of "The Layoff Journey: From Di...
Aug 04, 2025•52 min•Ep. 302
If there’s one lesson from the corporate world that deserves a headline, it’s this: the workplace is not a meritocracy. Or at least, not in the way most professionals imagine. Hard work is necessary, but it’s not the defining factor in who gets promoted, who receives stretch opportunities, or who survives the next round of cost-cutting. In this episode, I spoke with Kendall Berg, former senior executive turned career coach and author of Secrets of the Career Game. We explored how professionals, ...
Jul 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 301
The labor market feels eerily calm on the surface. Unemployment still hovers near 4 percent in both the US and Australia, and it has not yet reached 5% in the UK. Yet, experienced professionals looking for work in corporate, startups, government and nonprofits tell a very different story. Over the past quarter my coaching inbox has filled with job seekers, from vice presidents to team managers forced to write résumés for the first time in over a decade, and directors competing with their former ...
Jul 21, 2025•53 min•Ep. 300
I sat down with Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley of HealthSearch Partners to talk about the first 90 days of an executive appointment. While their expertise is focused on senior roles in healthcare, the lessons are universal: in 2025, how a leader shows up on day one can either extend a career or stall it. What struck me is how much has changed in the hiring market and how much has stayed the same. For experienced professionals navigating career transitions, the insights from this conversation sho...
Jul 14, 2025•47 min•Ep. 299
Episode 298 - Burnout May Be Blocking Your Career Growth If you’ve spent the last few months feeling more exhausted than usual, struggling to focus, or wondering why your motivation has gone missing despite a looming job application or promotion deadline, you’re not alone. In my coaching work with experienced professionals, these themes are everywhere. And they’re not the result of laziness, lack of ambition, or poor time management. They are the hallmarks of burnout, which is now a routine part...
Jul 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 298
Episode 297 - When Interviews Go Bad: How to Bounce Back Stronger When Interviews Go Bad: How to Bounce Back Stronger It’s a truth most career professionals don’t like to admit: we’ve all had a bad interview. Not just “I didn’t get the job” bad, but “something went wrong and I’m not even sure why” bad. As a career strategist and coach to senior corporate professionals, I often see this scenario unfolding more frequently than you might expect, even among high performers with stellar resumes and e...
Jun 30, 2025•41 min•Ep. 297
Episode 296 - No One Understands Me: What to Do When You're the Only Person You Know Who's Unemployed It’s an increasingly familiar story: a highly skilled professional finds themselves unemployed, not for lack of talent or dedication, but because of market forces, corporate restructuring, or a volatile economy. What surprises them most is not the absence of work, but the sudden absence of understanding from their network. I´ve been there. Have you? As a career strategist working closely with co...
Jun 23, 2025•29 min•Ep. 296
Episode 295 - How to Stay Focused on Your Career Goals, Even When the Future Feels Uncertain The job market in 2025 feels like it's operating in a dense fog. For many professionals, particularly those in mid-to-senior corporate roles, navigating a career today is less like following a GPS and more like learning to read a compass in the dark. This uncertainty is not just emotional, it’s systemic. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve seen a wave of redundancies ripple across different sectors. M...
Jun 16, 2025•41 min•Ep. 295
Episode 294 - Job Searching is Work. Learn How to Treat it Like a Priority and Make Meaningful Progress Professionals often find themselves juggling the demands of full-time work, family responsibilities, and their ambition for professional and career development. Finding the time and energy for a structured, effective job search can feel overwhelming. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I share my reflections on how to incorporate job searching into your routine, inspired by productivit...
Jun 09, 2025•30 min•Ep. 294
Episode 293 - You've Been Laid Off. Now What? A Step-by-Step Guide to Rebuilding Your Career One of the most common missteps I see is jumping into job applications without taking the time for reflection. Before you start sending out resumes, stop and ask yourself: What do I want in my next role? What am I no longer willing to tolerate? What type of employer suits my life stage now? This is especially crucial for professionals over 40 who want long-term alignment. Write down what has worked in yo...
Jun 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 293
Episode 292 - How AI is Changing the Job Search for Corporate Professionals Understanding how AI tools are impacting hiring practices is no longer optional. In this episode of The Job Hunting Podcast, I sat down with Troy Sultan, founder and CEO of Guide, an AI-powered recruitment software company, to unpack the realities behind applicant tracking systems, recruiter behavior, and how candidates can position themselves for success. Troy brings deep industry experience, having previously worked in...
May 26, 2025•38 min•Ep. 292
Episode 291 - How to Spot and Create a Great Workplace Culture Culture has become a defining factor for career satisfaction and success. For job seekers in particular, the search is no longer about compensation or title. It’s about finding an environment where you can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and align with the company’s mission and values. Although this was always a “good to have” in the past, it has become more and more important in recent year. It’s what HR professionals call a shift ...
May 19, 2025•36 min•Ep. 291
Episode 290 - The Future of Leadership and Work with Stella Voules The workplace keeps changing at lightning speed, and professionals face a fundamental challenge: adapt or fall behind. The need to stay ahead of digital transformations, reskill for relevance, and lead with empathy is more urgent than ever. In this episode, I spoke with Stella Voules, a trusted advisor to executives navigating organizational change. With a background in psychology and business, she specializes in helping leaders ...
May 12, 2025•44 min•Ep. 290
Episode 289 - What Job Seekers Need to Know About the Hidden Job Market Today’s job market demands new approaches, particularly for mid-to-late career professionals. Applying online and waiting is no longer enough to secure competitive opportunities. In this episode, I explore a crucial topic for experienced professionals: the hidden job market. This episode is part of our three-part series on advanced job search strategies. In episodes 284 and 286, we have covered how to adapt to economic shift...
May 05, 2025•49 min•Ep. 289
Episode 288 - How to Job Hunt During the Mid-Year Slowdown If you're a job seeker heading into the mid-year period, particularly the June–July school holidays, you’ve likely heard the familiar refrain: “No one hires this time of year.” The job boards quiet down, recruiters take leave, and it’s easy to believe your career ambitions should be put on hold. In this continuation of my conversation with leadership expert Michelle Redfern (Click here for Part 1), we unpack what it really means to look ...
Apr 28, 2025•47 min•Ep. 288
Episode 287 - Hiring Makes No Sense Anymore: Why Recruitment and Hiring Feel Like a Burden and How Leaders Can Fix Them Hiring has become a dreaded task for many managers. It feels like a burden rather than an opportunity, especially when organizations are under pressure to restructure, meet operational targets, or operate with reduced budgets. In this of The Job Hunting Podcast (287), I’m sharing part one of a two-part conversation originally recorded for the Lead to Soar podcast, where I was i...
Apr 21, 2025•49 min•Ep. 287
Episode 286 - If You're Not Showing Up on LinkedIn, You’re Invisible: How Job Hunting Has Changed for Professionals Over 40 Experienced corporate professionals over 40 face a paradox: they bring extensive expertise, leadership, and resilience, yet they often confront hiring biases. If you’re over 40 and navigating a career change, know this: You don’t need to reinvent yourself. You just need to reposition. You’ve built a career. Let’s make sure it continues to serve you. Here’s what I want you t...
Apr 14, 2025•49 min•Ep. 286
Episode 285 - You May Not Want Another Job — You May Want Your Own Business One of the most interesting shifts post-COVID is the increase in the number of professionals choosing small businesses over large institutions. Many are seeking more autonomy, flexible work arrangements, less bureaucracy, quicker decision-making, and the satisfaction of building something tangible. TJ notes that while corporate skills like management and communication are incredibly valuable, small business operations de...
Apr 07, 2025•50 min•Ep. 285
Episode 284 - This Ain’t Your First Recession: How to Navigate Today’s Job Market Like a Pro Inflation is slowing. Interest rates remain high. Companies are hiring, but cautiously. For experienced professionals, that mix translates into fewer job openings, more competition, and longer wait times. Meanwhile, the jobs that do exist are being filled differently. Some never even reach job boards. This blog summarizes Episode 284 of The Job Hunting Podcast, in which I discuss the biggest challenges f...
Mar 31, 2025•46 min•Ep. 284
Episode 283 - How to Succeed Without the Perfect Boss Traditional models of leadership have focused on influence over others: inspiring teams, delegating tasks, setting strategic direction. But the definition of leadership is expanding to include how we influence and guide ourselves. Self-leadership is about setting our own direction, managing our mindset, and taking proactive ownership of our careers. We are witnessing a pivotal shift in how work is experienced and how careers are built, especi...
Mar 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 283
Episode 282 - The New Era of Job Searching: What’s Changed and Why It Matters The job search process has undergone a radical transformation. Today, AI-driven tools, automation, and evolving hiring trends dictate how professionals land their next roles. For experienced corporate professionals and executives, this shift presents both challenges and opportunities. If you are still using traditional job search methods, you may be unknowingly sabotaging your success. In this interview with Garrett Ri...
Mar 17, 2025•49 min•Ep. 282
Episode 281 - Pessimism is Fashionable but Optimism Wins: Why Positivity is Your Career’s Greatest Asset There has never been a more crucial time for optimism in the corporate job market. As layoffs continue in various industries , economic uncertainties loom, and AI-driven changes disrupt traditional career paths, job seekers are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. In this article, I argue that a strategic, optimistic mindset is essential for professionals looking to advance their car...
Mar 10, 2025•47 min•Ep. 281
Episode 280 - Two Career Coaches, One Conversation: Navigating Job Market Challenges Together As career coaches, Dr. Kyle Elliott and I work closely with corporate professionals navigating career transitions, layoffs, and the evolving job market. We often see the same challenges crop up across industries, and when we had the chance to sit down for The Job Hunting Podcast, it became clear just how many overlapping themes exist in our work. This conversation was a powerful exchange of insights, st...
Mar 03, 2025•49 min•Ep. 280
Episode 279 - What Job Seekers Can Learn from Sales Professionals The modern job market has never been more paradoxical. On one hand, technological advancements have promised greater efficiency in hiring. On the other, job seekers—particularly experienced corporate professionals—are facing unprecedented challenges in positioning themselves for their next role. Throughout my latest podcast episode with Dan Fantasia, CEO of Treeline, we explored the realities of job searching today, and it’s clear...
Feb 24, 2025•44 min•Ep. 279
Episode 278 - Why Smart Professionals Struggle with Speaking Anxiety In the corporate world, communication is currency. Public speaking and self-presentation are essential skills for corporate professionals looking to advance their careers. Whether you're interviewing for a new job, leading a team, or speaking at a conference, confidence in your communication can set you apart. Yet, many professionals struggle with anxiety when speaking in public or talking about themselves. In this podcast epis...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 278
Episode 277 - The Job Search Illusion: Why Corporate Professionals Struggle with Unrealistic Expectations If you spend any time on LinkedIn these days, you’ll find no shortage of job search success stories. Posts from professionals who landed a new role in record time are often presented as if they hold the ultimate secret formula. The implication? If you’re still struggling to land your next opportunity, you must be doing something wrong. But the reality of job searching—especially for experien...
Feb 10, 2025•27 min•Ep. 277
Episode 276 - How to Get a Job in 2025 The job market has been tough over the past few years. Whether you were impacted by the pandemic or faced the challenges of the post-pandemic economy, job hunting in 2024 was no easy feat. If you're an experienced professional feeling stuck, frustrated, or overwhelmed, you're not alone. The good news? You don't have to navigate this process by yourself anymore. In this guide, I’ll walk you through three essential steps to help you regain control over your j...
Feb 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 276
Episode 275 - I'm a Career Coach, and These Are the 5 Reasons You Did Not Get a New Job in 2024 2024 was a tough year for job seekers, and while external factors played a role, it’s crucial to focus on the aspects within your control. In this podcast episode, I explore the five main reasons why you may not have secured a job and, more importantly, what you can do differently in 2025. Drawing insights from renowned experts, as well as my own experience as a career coach, I will guide you through ...
Jan 27, 2025•47 min•Ep. 275
