Secrets of the Career Game – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Too many smart, capable women stay stuck in roles that feel "safe." In this episode, Kendall Berg and Dr. Candace Steele Flippin unpack why — and how to finally break free.

Drawing on groundbreaking research from her book and her SHAPE Framework (Safe, Hard Work, Advocate, Persevere, Educate), Dr. Candace reveals the hidden connection between financial stability and career confidence — and why money literacy isn't just about saving, it's about power.

Together, they explore how self-advocacy, financial readiness, and strategic visibility help women move from fear to freedom. Whether you're hesitating to take a promotion, negotiate your worth, or leave a role that no longer fits, this conversation gives you the mindset and tools to stop playing it safe and start shaping your next chapter.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Financial stability is the foundation for taking bold career risks with confidence.

• "Hard work" doesn't guarantee advancement — visibility and alignment do.

• Poor negotiation skills can cost up to $2M over a career; advocacy pays off.

• Resilience means knowing when to persevere and when to move on.

• Continuous learning and feedback fuel long-term self-efficacy.

• The SHAPE Framework helps women assess where they're playing small — and how to grow.

• Career success starts with self-awareness, not perfection.

What's one "corporate game" rule you've learned the hard way?

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About Your Host: That Career Coach, Kendall Berg

Kendall Berg is a career coach and creator, helping ambitious professionals master the unspoken rules of corporate life. Through Secrets of the Career Game, she shares honest conversations and practical tools to help you communicate clearly, lead confidently, and navigate work with strategy — not stress.

☕️ Want personalized career advice? Book a free 15-minute Coffee Chat with me — let's talk strategy, leadership, or your next move.
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Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

 Dr. Candace Steele Flippin is a three-time bestselling author and career strategist who helps professionals advance with clarity and influence. She is the founder of the Global Career Advancement Institute and creator of the SHAPE Career Accelerator program, developed from more than a decade of research on career advancement and leadership. A former corporate communications executive, she has led teams in healthcare, financial services, and industrial technology and now teaches leadership development at Johns Hopkins University. Her work is trusted by companies and organizations that want practical solutions for career growth, retention, and engagement. She shares strategies you can use right away to move your career forward with purpose and confidence.

Follow Her On: LinkedIn Dr. Candace Steele Flippin

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Instagram @candacesteeleflippin

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Most professionals don't plateau because they've hit their technical limit; they plateau because no one can see their value. In this episode, Kendall Berg breaks down the confidence gap and exposes the real reason talented people stay invisible at work: not a lack of skill, but a lack of visibility, presence, and confidence.

Kendall explains how soft skills like communication, influence, and executive presence can move your career forward faster than any other certification ever could. She shares actionable frameworks to build authentic confidence through repetition, feedback, and mindset shifts, along with her 3-step communication model that helps you speak clearly and with authority.

You'll learn why success at senior levels is perception-driven, and how to project confidence that's real, sustainable, and aligned with who you are.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How underconfidence keeps capable professionals invisible, while overconfidence can elevate unqualified leaders

• Why soft skills like communication, influence, and executive presence matter more than degrees or technical expertise

• Practical frameworks for building authentic confidence through repetition, feedback, and mindset shifts

• Tactical tools for clear communication, including Kendall's 3-step model: context, problem, recommendation

• The idea that success at senior levels is perception-driven — you must be seen as confident to be promoted

What's one "corporate game" rule you've learned the hard way?

🎯 Take the full Level Up Leadership Course: https://stan.store/thatcareercoach/p/get-started-with-my-play-the-corporate-game-course

About Your Host: That Career Coach, Kendall Berg

Kendall Berg is a career coach and creator, helping ambitious professionals master the unspoken rules of corporate life. Through Secrets of the Career Game, she shares honest conversations and practical tools to help you communicate clearly, lead confidently, and navigate work with strategy — not stress.

☕️ Want personalized career advice? Book a free 15-minute Coffee Chat with me — let's talk strategy, leadership, or your next move.
Book your Coffee Chat → https://calendly.com/thatcareercoach/15-min-follow-up

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

 

Your calendar doesn't cause burnout. It's caused by your nervous system.

After building multiple seven-figure businesses in her twenties, Dr. Nona Djavid found herself sobbing on the closet floor—exhausted, overwhelmed, and completely burned out. That breakdown became a breakthrough. She didn't just change her habits—she rewired her subconscious and trained her nervous system to feel safe with rest, freedom, and abundance.

Now, she helps high-achieving professionals do the same without quitting their jobs or blowing up their lives.

In this episode, Kendall and Nona unpack the invisible addiction to stress, how subconscious safety patterns sabotage growth, and why visualizing your future isn't just spiritual fluff—it's brain science. Nona also breaks down her One Week/Month Lifestyle and how anyone—from entrepreneurs to corporate leaders—can adopt it in a way that works for them.

Dr. Nona Djavid is the founder of eLIVate Club and creator of the One Week/Month Lifestyle. Her work helps high performers rewire the subconscious patterns keeping them stuck in cycles of burnout, stress, and overachieving.

Want more from Nona? DM her @nonadjavid on Instagram and mention this episode to access her free 90-minute training: Four Steps to Quantum Leaps

In this episode, we discuss:
What is nervous system dysregulation and how does it show up at work?
How do I know if I'm addicted to stress without realizing it?
Can visualization rewire the brain for success?
Why does my nervous system sabotage my goals?
How can I create more time freedom without quitting my job?

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That Career Coach

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Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

 

Challenges are often pivotal points that require decisions, they encourage individuals to hold on, seek support, and understand that every moment, whether good or bad, contributes to personal growth. Shara Ruffin's journey is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, authenticity, and a service-oriented mindset. Shara and Kendall discuss how transformative lessons are found in hardships and how they push us to move forward. 

Learn more about Shara Ruffin

https://www.facebook.com/journeytolicensure

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shararuffin/

https://twitter.com/SharaRuffin

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN8adZqV-VOhFXXB15IOrw

 

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach? 

Follow her on Instagram: @growwith_Sam

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net 

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Career progression is no longer linear. Many of us joined the workforce with the hope that we had the potential to achieve success and climb the corporate ladder. However, more often than not, we feel held back. Today, Kendall chats with Tammy Alvarez, a seasoned Wall Street executive turned career coach, and shares her transformative journey from the corporate grind to a fulfilling life on her terms.

Escaping the Career Trap: A Journey to Career Fulfillment

Tammy Alvarez emphasizes the importance of proactively checking in with your career, challenging your initial trajectory, and evaluating whether your goals still align with your purpose. She advises individuals to embrace a tactical exercise in defining success, considering seasonality in their careers, and understanding their risk tolerance.

About Tammy Alvarez 

Tammy Alvarez, the author of "Escaping the Career Trap: Transform Your Apathy into Ambition and Never Hate Mondays Again". She is also the CEO and founder of Career Winners Circle, which offers a comprehensive collection of coaching and training programs designed to help leaders grow their careers quickly and sustainably. 

Follow Tammy on social media: 

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyalvarez/

YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaVvvjgKl_01acvicZAgvA

Website:  https://www.careerwinnerscircle.com/

That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach? 

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/ 

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The dawn of a new year brings new goals, most of us already set fitness goals and made plans to join a gym or a book club. But what about your career? Having control of your work life and finances is just as important. Kendall Berg explains how having clear objectives provides the roadmap necessary to achieve your career aspiration. That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach? 

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Today on the Secrets of the Corporate Game, Kendall Berg chats with Diana YK Chan about the intricacies of professional networking. Diana, the creator of LinkedIn learning nano courses on digital networking explains how Intentional networking is not a one-off activity but a continuous process that requires genuine effort, empathy, and authenticity

The Art of Positive Networking

Networking isn't merely about collecting contacts or seeking favors; it's about fostering genuine relationships based on mutual respect and value. Diana emphasizes "positive networking," where the focus is on discovering how one can contribute to others. The magic lies in being genuinely curious, asking, "How can I help you?" This proactive approach not only builds trust but also lays the foundation for enduring professional relationships.

About Diana YK Chan 

 Diana YK Chan, a seasoned Business Coach and Speaker, excels in transforming Coaches and Creators from invisible to irresistible in the digital realm. With a decade in career coaching, she now empowers clients to build and scale influential online businesses, guiding them to become in-demand industry leaders. Recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Creators on LinkedIn, Top LinkedIn Expert, and a Top Personal Branding Expert, Diana imparts her insights globally, including as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor and Speaker for the UN. Her coaching blends authentic personal expression with strategic business acumen, turning clients' online invisibility into a powerful, lucrative brand presence.

Check out Diana's website: https://mymarketability.com/

Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianachan/

LinkedIn Learning Courses: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/diana-yk-chan

 

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In this Episode:

Negotiating a Job Offer

Negotiating a Salary Increase

Millenia Job Hopping

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about how you are leaving money on the table and could be doubling your salary with the Millennial Money Witch Jessie DaSilva. Her unique take on business, job hunting, and employee retention earned her the nickname "The Millennial Money Witch" from Forbes, which catapulted her into the spotlight.

 

@J_Dasilva - IG

About Our Host:

Kendall is a career progression and leadership coach known as "That Career Coach" across social media. She has helped 100s of clients across various industries and levels of experience with their career navigation and self development.

In this Episode:

Getting an Aligned Career

Healthy vs. Toxic Workplaces

Manifestation and Mindset

Acing your job search

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about landing a high paying job with Chelsea Stokes – content creator, coach, and overall rockstar.

@ChelseaStokes_- IG

About Our Host:

Kendall is a career progression and leadership coach known as "That Career Coach" across social media. She has helped 100s of clients across various industries and levels of experience with their career navigation and self development.

In this Episode:

What is your personal brand

How to highlight your skills in your resume and in an interview

What sets apart "expensive" candidates from the rest

The psychology of getting a job

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about strategic personal branding and how that can translate to more and better job offers with Rosie from Badass Careers.

@BadassCareers- IG

www.BadassCareers.com

About Our Host:

Kendall is a career progression and leadership coach known as "That Career Coach" across social media. She has helped 100s of clients across various industries and levels of experience with their career navigation and self development.