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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 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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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

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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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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

 

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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/

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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

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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.

In this Episode:

Biggest mistakes you can make on your resume

uncovering your "secret sauce"

Bragging your way into your dream job

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about how to brag your way into your dream job with Brittany Burton from the Resume House.

@TheResumeHouse - IG

www.TheResumeHouse.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.

In this Episode:

Having a healthy mindset during a job search

How to show up confidently

The Importance of a Growth Mindset

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about how to have a healthy mindset at work with business owner, content creator, and career coach Emma Sturtevant.

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:

Overcoming Stereotypes

How to show up confidently

Navigating Recency Bias

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about how to breakdown stereotypes at work with business owner, content creator, and career coach Masha Zvereva.  

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.

"Just work hard and you'll get promoted."
If you've heard this before and it still hasn't worked out… Kendall's here to tell you why.

In this 100th episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall calls BS on the most common career clichés that keep high-performers stuck and overlooked. From toxic loyalty traps to the myth of passion-driven success, this episode breaks down the 8 most mediocre pieces of advice—and replaces them with strategies that actually get you promoted, noticed, and respected.

This is not a motivational pep talk. It's your playbook for making smarter, more strategic moves inside corporate systems that were never built to reward quiet hard work. Plus: Kendall launches a Name Our Listeners contest and issues a two-week networking challenge that could literally change your career trajectory.

Let's celebrate 100 episodes by rewriting the rules.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What's the worst career advice you've ever received?
  
  

• Why doesn't hard work alone get you promoted?
  
  

• How do you build influence without playing dirty office politics?
  
  

• Who should you really be networking with?
  
  

• When does "loyalty" become career sabotage?
  
  

Don't wait to get noticed—use this guide to make your next promotion a planned event, not a lucky break. https://thatcareercoach.myflodesk.com/promotion-guide/checkout  

 

In this Episode:

Women in Tech

How to show up authentically at work

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about how to be successful as a Woman in Tech with Podcast Host Rachel Varkey of "It's Fine" the podcast geared towards helping women live a life that is better than fine. 

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:

Why you should care about customer experience

How the customer experience relates to your career growth

Is corporate the right fit for you?

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about Customer Experience with EX4CX Founder and consultant Rick Denton. He runs a successful podcast - the CX Passport, and is passionate about leading companies and individuals forward while improving client experience.

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:

How to show up to work confidently and progress your career

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about how to create a career strategy and show up confidently at work with Career Strategy Coach Tiffany Uman - a successful career woman in her own right, she is sharing her tips for success with us. 

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:

How to be become an executive leader and build your executive leadership skills

About our Guest:

Today we're talking about how to be a successful leader with VP of Innovation and strategic leadership coach Michael Steiner. He has a PhD in business psychology with a specialization in executive coaching. 

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:

How to define a scole/role when you join an organization under ambigous direction.

3 Steps to outline and align your role to the company

2 Ways to outline a team strategy and get buy in

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:

How to be successful in sales and what it means for your career

4 tips for sales success:

Find a product/solution that you believe in

Be eager to genuinly problem solve

Discovery should be fun

Don't be afraid of conflict

About our Guest:

David is a successful Tech Sales Executive with over 16 years of experience matching clients to their ideal products. He has been able to use his sales skills to navigate the corporate game and progress his career.

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 The Corporate Game and why is it important?

5 things you can do to play the game well.

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 self advocacy and why is it important?

5 tried and true things you can implement at work to progress your career

Next steps

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.

Most people say they're "too busy" before they've even checked their calendar. Michelle Niemeyer wants to change that.

After burning out as a high-performing attorney (and landing in the hospital because of it), Michelle realized the problem wasn't her productivity. It was her lifestyle. Her nervous system. Her goals. And the way she defined success.

In this episode, she breaks down The Art of Bending Time, her framework that helps professionals stop spinning in circles and start building a life they want. Kendall and Michelle talk about everything from "goal clutter" to internal time sucks to why losing 5 pounds might not really be your priority (and that's okay).

This is the episode you send to every friend who keeps saying "I don't have time" while they're scrolling Instagram and ignoring their actual dream.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What if your goal isn't really your goal?
  
  

• How do you avoid burnout when you have no time?
  
  

• What are "internal time sucks" and how do you stop them?
  
  

• Can work-life balance exist or is integration the real solution?
  
  

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Most people aren't lazy—they're just scared of being seen. Kendall Berg sits down with digital strategist and Slay the Gatekeeper founder Courtney Johnson to unravel the truth about personal branding in the age of LinkedIn, TikTok, and trolls. Spoiler alert: it's not about going viral—it's about getting honest.

Courtney breaks down the emotional blocks that keep high achievers hiding their brilliance. From troll comments to visibility shame spirals, she gives us the cheat codes to show up online without losing our voice. Whether you're in corporate or freelance, you'll walk away rethinking what it means to be seen, trusted, and remembered.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What's the simplest way to grow on LinkedIn in 2025?
  
  

• How do I build a personal brand without sounding fake?
  
  

• Should I worry about negative comments on my content?
  
  

• How honest should I be when posting online?
  
  

• Do I need a personal brand if I'm not a creator?

 

Kendall Berg reveals the 5 planning habits that keep her from losing it—while balancing a corporate tech role, coaching business, content creation, pageant prep, and parenting two kids.

If your to-do list never ends but your energy does, these five systems will shift how you manage your time, reduce mental load, and finally build a week that works. Kendall breaks down how to simplify your goals, design a weekly routine that honors your brain, and make space for what actually matters—without burning out or dropping the ball.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the 5 planning habits every working professional needs?
  
  

• How do you build a weekly system that saves you time and stress?
  
  

• What's the best way to reduce mental load without dropping priorities?
  
  

• How can I balance work, family, and personal growth goals?
  
  

• What's the difference between time blocking and day blocking?

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Berg interviews Milam Miller, the former AS Roma exec known as the real-life Ted Lasso, about the leadership superpower most people misunderstand: charisma.

Milam breaks down his modern framework for connection, communication, and rizz—the kind that helps you lead across cultures, industries, and personalities. Drawing from his new book, The Charisma Craft – A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your "Rizz", he shares the six leadership archetypes you'll want to know, plus the acronym that will help you end workplace gossip like a pro.

Whether you're a rising leader, a high performer who keeps getting passed over, or someone trying to stay relevant in an AI-powered workplace—this conversation will change the way you think about presence, persuasion, and power.

🎯 In this episode, we discuss:

• What is charisma in leadership—and how do you build it authentically?

• What does "rizz" actually look like in the workplace?

• Can AI teach you how to be charismatic—or just what to say?

• How do you stop gossip without making it awkward?

• What are the six archetypes in The Charisma Craft?

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During his 15-year career in Sports & Entertainment, Milam Miller negotiated more than $100MM in commercial revenue. What was once a private mantra – "Be Confident and Kind" – is now a public movement to positively transform the way we lead in the future of work. 

Following his love for professional training and human potential, Milam launched a sales reskilling  & upskilling practice called, Be Confident & Kind–a movement to build a human-powered future of work. His mission is to help leaders reduce internal team conflicts and increase external sales.

He is advancing this mission through the release of his first book, The Charisma Craft–A Modern Leadership Guide to Enhance Your "Rizz" 

Get Milam's book The Charisma Craft: https://www.amazon.com/Charisma-Craft-Modern-Leadership-Enhance/dp/B0FF4YRM2F/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Website: https://beconfidentandkind.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milam-miller-bck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milam.miller/

What do you do when someone makes a condescending remark in front of your team—or worse, during a board meeting? In this episode, career coach Kendall Berg breaks down the exact language to use when you're belittled, talked over, or insulted at work. This non-confrontational tactic forces aggressors to repeat their words and publicly own their behavior—without you losing your composure or professional credibility.

Using a real-life story from her early career, Kendall reveals how a VP's inappropriate comment triggered swift organizational response—and how a different reaction could've changed everything. You'll walk away with practical language to disarm toxic coworkers, shift the power in the room, and maintain your dignity in high-pressure corporate environments.

Whether you're dealing with credit thieves, snide remarks, or subtle digs, this video gives you a tactical play that actually works.

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Hilary Hartling doesn't believe in branding fluff—and after 15 years at Disney working on global campaigns for Pixar, Marvel, and DreamWorks, she's earned the right to say so. In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with Hilary to unpack what a personal brand really is (hint: it's not your color palette). From corporate burnout to building an executive brand agency, Hilary's story is a masterclass in career reinvention, thought leadership, and waking up excited.

She breaks down the actual steps to brand clarity—from strengths mapping to using human design—and offers sharp advice for executives, entrepreneurs, and high performers stuck in a career that no longer fits. Whether you're building a business or simply want more visibility at work, Hilary's strategy-driven, slightly rebellious take on branding is the wake-up call you didn't know you needed.

🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

• What is a personal brand and how do I build one?

• How do I know when it's time to leave my job?

• What are the first steps to start a business after burnout?

• How can executives build a thought leadership brand?

• Why do most entrepreneurs waste time on the wrong branding?

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Hilary Hartling is a Brand & Messaging Strategist who helps entrepreneurs turn their brilliance into captivating brands that connect and convert. Known for blending intuitive insight with strategic clarity, she's also the Chief Brand Officer at Growth Mode, a thought leadership agency for executives and founders. Before launching her business, Hilary spent 15 years leading integrated marketing campaigns for global entertainment brands film releases at Disney, Pixar & Marvel.

Website: https://hilaryhartling.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilaryhartling/

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

Toxic bosses are more common than you think—and Kendall Berg isn't afraid to name names and break down the real strategies you need to survive them. From micromanagers who hover over every move to credit-stealers who take your wins and make them theirs, this episode of Secrets of the Career Game reveals what actually works when your manager is the biggest obstacle to your career growth.

Kendall explains why emotional distance is the key to survival, how to proactively manage up, and what to do when your boss starts playing games with your reputation. Whether you're dealing with power-hungry leadership or just an insecure manager who's in over their head, this episode gives you the insider blueprint for managing up, protecting your peace, and reclaiming your progress.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the 4 toxic boss types and how do you spot them?

• How do you deal with a micromanager without losing your mind?

• What's the best way to protect yourself from a credit-stealing manager?

• Can you really get promoted under a defensive boss?

• What should you say when your boss makes a derogatory comment?

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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

   

Amanda Wolfe built a 300K+ community from her bedroom—but that's not where her story starts. Growing up in poverty, with parents addicted to drugs, Amanda moved 12 times before sixth grade. She became the first person in her family to graduate college, only to discover that a salary alone wasn't enough to build financial security.

In this candid conversation, Amanda reveals how staying at her first job for 12 years became her biggest financial mistake, how she finally doubled her income, and why most people are financially stuck—even with "good jobs." Kendall and Amanda break down why financial literacy is the real ABCs of adulthood, and how anyone can start building true financial freedom—without waiting for the perfect moment.

They unpack the toxic comfort zones keeping people stuck, why obsessing over specific financial goals changes everything, and how to prepare financially before making a career pivot. Plus, Amanda shares the unfiltered truth about side hustles, social media income myths, and why most influencers don't make real money from followers alone.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What should you do if you feel financially behind in your 30s?

• How much should you really save in your emergency fund?

• Is it worth staying at a job just for comfort?

• How to overcome fear when changing jobs or negotiating salary?

• Do side hustles and social media actually make real money?

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Amanda Wolfe

I'm a self-taught financial educator who has built a community of over 300,000+ people to increase financial literacy for all. I was born into extreme poverty, and despite it all, I've reached a point in my 30s where I could stop saving any money and still retire comfortably in my early 40s.I have partnered with multi-million dollar corporations, created multiple money management courses, am a regular contributor to BiggerPockets Money podcast, and founded SHEWOLFEOFWALLSTREET, a community where I help thousands of friends, families, and strangers create debt payoff strategies, budgets and invest so that they can achieve financial freedom.

Website: shewolfeofwallstreet.com and our Instagram page.

True "job security" as guaranteed lifetime employment was never a reality, though the perception of it was stronger in previous generations.

In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with career strategist Renata Bernarde to talk about what it really takes to stay relevant when the rules of work keep changing. From quiet layoffs to invisible promotion ceilings, they dig into why waiting to be "discovered" is no longer a strategy but a trap.

Renata shares how thinking like the CEO of your own career changes everything: the way you network, the way you show up online, and the way you plan for the future version of you.
Together, she and Kendall dive into the power of self-agency, the networking realities behind senior-level hiring, and how to plan your career with your 70-year-old self in mind.

Whether you're feeling stuck, restless, or ready to pivot, this conversation will help you build the kind of career that lasts no matter what the market does next.

 

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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About Renata Bernarde

Renata Bernarde is a career coach and job-hunting expert who helps experienced and senior professionals design successful career strategies, secure new roles, and navigate career transitions with confidence. She is the host of The Job Hunting Podcast and the founder of a coaching practice supporting corporate, nonprofit, and government professionals worldwide. She also lectures on career planning and design at Monash University and is an Enterprise Fellow at the University of Melbourne. With a background as a former CEO and executive leader, Renata brings practical insight, empathy, and strategic thinking to job search and career planning for experienced professionals.    https://www.renatabernarde.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/renatabernarde/ https://www.youtube.com/@renatabernarde https://open.spotify.com/show/7kmWFQN3y8WyEqsm99UKlk https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-job-hunting-podcast/id1481423500 https://www.instagram.com/stories/renatabernarde.co/

Your words at work matter more than you think.
If you've ever been told to "work on your communication" or felt unsure how to respond to vague feedback about being "too assertive"—this episode is for you.

I'm breaking down 10 common workplace phrases that can quietly sabotage your professional image—and giving you smarter alternatives that build influence, show leadership, and help you play the corporate game strategically.

We're not here for passive-aggressive HR speak. We're here to sound like leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the most common workplace phrases that hurt your career?

• How can you replace passive or defensive language with power language?

• What should Gen Z avoid saying to managers and teammates?

• How do you set boundaries without sounding difficult?

• Why is "how you say it" more important than "what you say"?

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Kendall Berg pulls no punches in this conversation with certified life coach and communication expert Amy Green Smith. From the outside, high achievers seem like they have it all together—but beneath the promotions and packed calendars is a brewing identity crisis. Amy unpacks why burnout hits the most accomplished professionals the hardest—and how tying your self-worth to your performance is the fastest way to lose yourself.

People-pleasing isn't just a "nice girl" habit. According to Amy, it's a survival strategy many of us learned as kids—and it's still running the show in the boardroom. Together, Kendall and Amy break down how to recognize those self-sabotaging behaviors, communicate assertively without coming off like a jerk, and set boundaries that actually stick. Plus, Amy offers her go-to scripts and practical tips to help listeners reclaim their bandwidth and emotional space.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How do I stop tying my identity to my job?

• What are signs that I'm a people-pleaser at work?

• How can I be assertive without being aggressive?

• What's the right way to set boundaries in the workplace?

• How can high performers avoid burnout?

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Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. 

With acute focus on helping people "find their voice", she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego. 

website: https://amygreensmith.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyamygreensmith 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyamygreensmith/ 

The smallest move in your career could change everything. That's the power of the butterfly effect—and it's already at work whether you realize it or not.

In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg unpacks how one tiny shift (a certification, a networking event, even a pause after a layoff) can ripple into massive career transformation. Drawing from real client stories and her own experience, Kendall challenges the panic-pivot and demotion route so many professionals take when facing burnout or job loss. Instead, she outlines the career strategy that actually works in 2025—and it has nothing to do with getting another degree or sending 50 applications a day.

This is your sign to stop waiting for permission and start building momentum. The butterfly effect is already happening—make sure it's working in your favor.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why doesn't stepping down the corporate ladder fix burnout?

• How do you pivot careers after a layoff or toxic job?

• What's the real ROI of an MBA in today's market?

• How can I network effectively (without cold LinkedIn DMs)?
  
  

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Kendall Berg doesn't just coach careers—she rewrites the rules of corporate success. At her Tattered Cover book signing and live Q&A, she breaks down the unwritten rules no one teaches you: what leaders really say behind closed doors, how promotions actually happen, and why your job isn't responsible for your growth—you are.

With humor, vulnerability, and hard-won experience, Kendall shares the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped her new book Secrets of the Career Game. From mispronouncing "hierarchical" her entire career to being stuck at the same level for 6 years before earning 5 promotions in a row, this episode is equal parts masterclass and memoir.

Whether you're wondering how to communicate your unique value, what's keeping you stuck, or how to stop being emotionally wrecked by work—this is your wake-up call to treat your career like the business it is.

📚 Secrets of the Career Game is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and everywhere books are sold.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are the biggest mistakes to avoid if you want to get promoted?

• How do I position myself for career growth without burning out?

• What does it really mean to be the CEO of your career?

• How can I stand out in performance reviews or job interviews?

• Why does workplace gossip sabotage high performers?

 

The game is real—and most people are losing.
In this final secret of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg breaks down the ultimate truth of corporate life: if you don't understand how leadership shapes culture, you will keep getting blindsided.
The real culture isn't in the handbook—it's in your manager's behavior.

This is the sixth and final episode in our special podcast mini-series. And the book? It's officially out now.

🎧 Stream this final secret and pick up your copy of Secrets of the Career Game—available wherever books are sold.

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

• What determines company culture?

• How does leadership impact team dynamics?

• Why is your hiring manager more important than the company?

• What's the danger of taking a job when you don't vibe with the manager?

• Why is cultural alignment the most overlooked part of the interview?

 

Natasha Cornstein didn't set out to become a CEO—but when opportunity knocked, she was ready with a curious mind, a humble heart, and a killer red lip. In this episode, Kendall Berg sits down with the powerhouse behind Blushington to unpack how Natasha went from skeptic customer to transformational CEO of a brand redefining beauty for all.

With zero experience in the beauty industry and no prior CEO role, Natasha reveals how she prepared for leadership by reading voraciously, staying radically open to feedback, and rejecting the idea of transactional networking. Her philosophy? "Your next hello can be your future." From navigating a pandemic pivot to launching a franchise model centered on inclusivity, Natasha breaks down what bold-yet-introspective leadership looks like—and why most women underestimate the power of franchising.

Whether you're climbing the ladder, switching industries, or building from scratch, Natasha's story is a reminder that resilience, curiosity, and relationships matter more than a perfect résumé.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How can I transition into a leadership role with no industry experience?

• What's the best way to network without feeling fake?

• How do I know when to pivot my business model?

• What does servant leadership really look like in practice?

• How can women get started in franchising?

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Learn More About Natasha 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-cornstein-27317628/ 

Here's the truth: managing and leading are not the same.
And if you're only doing one—you're not getting promoted.

In Secret #5 of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg breaks down the critical difference between management and leadership, and why so many professionals get stuck in middle management because they've mastered task execution but never learned how to create vision. Or vice versa.

If you've ever wondered why you're not getting tapped for bigger roles, this episode might be the reason.

🎧 Listen to this fifth installment of the 6-part mini-series leading up to the launch of Secrets of the Career Game—dropping May 13.

📘 Pre-order the book and email your receipt to thatcareercoach@gmail.com to unlock bonus resources, live Q&As, and Slack access.

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

• What's the difference between managing and leading?
• Why do people get stuck in middle management?
• How do I show leadership if I'm not in a leadership role?
• What does it take to move from manager to director?
• Why do some managers never get promoted?
  
  

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Burnout is everywhere—and I get why. We've wrapped our entire identity around our job titles, performance reviews, and LinkedIn headlines. I've been there. In this episode, I'm breaking down why so many of us are teetering on the edge of burnout and how I've learned (the hard way) to separate who I am from what I do.

This isn't your average career pep talk. I'm sharing how hobbies—yes, actual non-monetized hobbies—helped me reclaim my identity, prevent emotional exhaustion, and show up more powerfully at work and in life. From pageantry to paint-by-numbers to running a business on the side, I talk about why your post-5pm life matters just as much as your 9-to-5. Whether you're deep in the "lazy girl job" spiral or wondering how to pivot out of career-induced chaos, this one's for you.

📚 In this episode, we discuss:

• What are signs your job has become your entire identity?

• How do I stop comparing my career to influencers online?

• Can hobbies actually help you get promoted?

• Why do high-achievers burn out faster?

• What are some good hobbies for people with high-stress jobs?

This might be the most misunderstood feedback in the workplace.

You're not too direct. You're not too opinionated.
You're just communicating disagreement the wrong way.

In Secret #4 of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall Berg unpacks the career-limiting communication habits that hold people back from promotions, leadership roles, and real influence. If you've ever been told to "work on your tone" or "be more collaborative"—this one's for you.

🎧 Listen to this fourth episode in our 6-part mini-series leading up to the book launch on May 13.

📘 Pre-order the book now and email your receipt to thatcareercoach@gmail.com for exclusive access to a private Slack group, bonus tools, and live Q&As.

 

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

• Why is how you disagree more important than your opinion?

• What do people mean by "work on your communication"?

• How do I give feedback without sounding combative?

• What's the best way to disagree with a senior leader?
  
  

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Kendall Berg sits down with viral career coach and former Google recruiter Farah Sharghi, and the conversation is a corporate culture reality check. From bad résumés to bad advice, Farah calls out what most job seekers are doing wrong—and what actually works if you're trying to stand out in today's messy job market.

With firsthand experience at companies like TikTok, Uber, Lyft, and The New York Times, Farah doesn't hold back on the pitfalls of "spray-and-pray" job applications, inflated job descriptions, and the jealousy that cost her a corporate gig. She drops hard truths on everything from how AI has wrecked the hiring process to why most people think they're qualified when they're not. (Spoiler: if you don't speak Portuguese, don't apply for that role that requires it. Looking at you.)

The conversation also touches on the real rules of the workplace—why HR isn't your therapist, why your LinkedIn is your brand, and why networking shouldn't only happen when you're jobless. Oh, and there's a very real callout to anyone who thinks being "too honest" at work is a strength.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are ghost jobs and why do companies post them?

• How can I tell if I'm actually qualified for a job?

• What's the biggest mistake job seekers make with AI-generated résumés?

• Why doesn't HR support employees the way we expect?

• How can I build a personal brand that attracts job offers?

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

Connect with Farah :

Work With Me: https://stan.store/farahsharghi

Website: https://www.farahsharghi.com  

 

Podcast Production by Dany Albertina 

Kendall Berg reveals the truth about how to emotionally detach from work—without losing your ambition. Most professionals don't burn out from overworking; they burn out from over-caring. In this episode of Secrets of the Career Game, Kendall breaks down why emotional detachment is the real power skill behind sustainable success.

You'll learn how to stop tying your self-worth to work performance, focus your energy where it actually drives results, and let go of the constant need to fix everyone else's problems. Kendall also shares her personal "Future Self Cheat Sheet," a simple framework to help you build identity, structure, and joy outside of work—so your career doesn't consume your entire sense of self.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:

• How to emotionally detach from work without feeling lazy or disengaged

• What daily habits prevent burnout and build long-term success

• Why "swooping and saving" your team only fuels exhaustion

• How to create your own "Future Self Cheat Sheet"

• What emotional detachment really looks like for high performers

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This one stings—but it's the truth.

Without a network, you will fail.
You can be a high performer, great at your job, and still get passed over—because no one outside your manager even knows who you are. That's the career cliff Kendall tackles in Secret #3 of Secrets of the Career Game.

In this episode, Kendall shares the harsh realities of performance reviews, cross-calibrations, and how internal "heat maps" determine who gets promoted—and who doesn't. You'll also learn how to build meaningful relationships even if you work remotely, are introverted, or hate small talk.

🎧 Stream this third secret from the 6-part mini-series leading up to the launch of Secrets of the Career Game—out May 13.

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Some bosses are great. Others… force you into a game you never asked to play.

In this episode, Kendall Berg unpacks the real rules of surviving the workplace when you're dealing with toxic leadership—micromanagers, credit thieves, and internal gossip machines. Whether you're trying to manage up, navigate internal politics, or just stay sane in a dysfunctional team, Kendall gives you the scripts, mindset shifts, and tactical moves to stay in the game without selling your soul.

Learn how to stay visible without looking desperate, build your "network tree" to future-proof your next move, and why internal transfers might just be your secret career weapon. Because sometimes the issue isn't you—it's the broken org chart above you.

💡 Plus: Kendall shares how to create a regular update tracker, shut down gossip without drama, and leverage peers to escape your boss's political tornado.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What should I do if my boss micromanages me?

• How do I get credit for my work when my boss steals it?
  How do I manage toxic office politics without quitting?

• Should I leave or try for an internal transfer?

• What are signs my boss is sabotaging my career?

Pre-order Secrets of the Career Game (out May 13) to access exclusive resources, a private Slack group, and live Q&A sessions with Kendall.

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Most people think skills are what get them promoted.
But if those skills don't match what the company needs or values—they're not worth much. That's the hard truth behind Secret #2 of Secrets of the Career Game.

Kendall unpacks why skill alignment is the real key to professional growth. She explains how even high performers can fail when their talents don't line up with team culture or leadership expectations. This minisode is a must-listen for anyone applying to jobs, switching roles, or wondering why their current role just doesn't "click."

🎧 Listen to this special bonus episode in our 6-part mini-series leading up to the release of Secrets of the Career Game — launching May 13.

📘 Pre-order the book now and send your receipt to thatcareercoach@gmail.com to unlock exclusive resources, live Q&As, and a private Slack group.

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

• Why do high performers sometimes struggle at work?

• What is skill alignment and why does it matter?

• How do I know if a company values my strengths?
  What questions should I ask in interviews to assess alignment?

• How can I identify the kind of leader I thrive under?

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Pre-order Secrets of the Career Game (out May 13) to access exclusive resources, a private Slack group, and live Q&A sessions with Kendall.

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MEET TRACEY NEWELL 

Specializing in accelerating go-to-market teams and top line revenue growth, Tracey Newell serves on the board of five high growth software companies, Sailpoint, Druva, Highspot, DataRobot, and Deepwatch. Tracey also serves as an advisor for Blackrock Long Term Private Capital and Spring Coast Capital Partners.

Book: Hers For The Taking: Your Path to the C-Suite and Beyond: 

Website: https://www.tracey-newell.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-newell/ 

 

Kendall kicks off the six-part mini-series with a career truth most people avoid: your job is not your job—it's your business.

If you're waiting around for your boss to hand you a promotion or finally notice your hard work, this is your wake-up call. Kendall explains why treating your career like a business is the first mindset shift you need to break free from being an "order taker" and start being seen as a valuable player. It's not about completing tasks—it's about driving impact.

Pre-order Secrets of the Career Game (out May 13) to access exclusive resources, a private Slack group, and live Q&A sessions with Kendall.

👉 Pre-order now and send your receipt to thatcareercoach@gmail.com to join the community.

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

• How can I start treating my career like a business?

• Why do people get stuck in "order taker" roles?

• What does impact-driven communication look like?

• How do I pitch my value at work?

• What mindset do I need to actually get promoted?

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Not every urgent request deserves immediate attention. In this episode, Kendall Berg breaks down the difference between urgency and importance—a crucial distinction that can save your career from constant stress and burnout. Using a four-quadrant framework, Kendall explains how to prioritize effectively while still delivering results that matter.

High-level thinking isn't just a buzzword—it's the key to career progression. Kendall shares how professionals can shift from task execution to strategic influence, making their work more valuable to executives. Learn how to prepare for meetings like a pro, communicate with impact, and avoid common pitfalls like defensiveness, overloading information, and ineffective multitasking.

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:

• What's the real difference between urgency and importance? (And how to stop treating everything as a crisis)

• How can high-level thinking make you indispensable to executives?

• Why do so many professionals struggle with strategic communication?

• What's the secret to asking better questions in meetings?

• How can automation be a game-changer for scaling work without burnout?

📌 Preorder the book: Secrets of the Career Game: 36 simple strategies to win in the workplace 

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Kendall Berg dives into why the hiring process is fundamentally broken—with first-time founder Ior Oliveiros offering a bold fix. As the founder of Acasa IO, Ior is on a mission to dismantle the outdated, resume-obsessed systems that keep qualified candidates (especially immigrants) locked out of meaningful work. Kendall and Ior talk about how hiring still takes 4-6 weeks for every role, why cultural fit and transparency are make-or-break, and how Acasa IO is betting on application cards and matching algorithms to change everything.

Ior shares the honest reality of shifting from corporate to startup life—including the emotional rollercoaster of launching a company with no capital, the chaos of early team dynamics, and why building culture is harder than writing code. He explains how Acasa IO eliminates traditional resumes, empowers users to schedule their own interviews, and adds a public review system for accountability on both sides. Think LinkedIn meets Tinder—with a dash of radical honesty.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why is the hiring process so slow and inefficient?

• What's broken about resumes—and what should replace them?

• How do you maintain team culture as a first-time founder?

• What's the best way to validate your startup idea before launching?

• How can small companies compete with big brands when hiring?

Working moms are told they can do it all, but no one tells them how—until now. Dr. Whitney Casares, a board-certified pediatrician and author of Doing It All, joins Kendall Berg to dismantle the myth of balance. She breaks down why working moms aren't just juggling careers and kids—they're carrying an invisible mental load that's setting them up for burnout.

Whitney explains why perspective shift must come before strategy and shares her four-category framework to help moms reclaim their time without guilt. She unpacks the corporate penalties of chronic stress, why workplace culture still hasn't caught up, and how successful moms are making smarter career choices. Whether you're a high-achieving mom or someone trying to support one, this episode changes the way you see success.

🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

• Why do working moms feel so overwhelmed? (The hidden mental load no one talks about)

• How does stress affect your career growth? (The burnout cycle that's keeping you stuck)

• What's the secret to balancing career and motherhood? (Spoiler: It's not balance—it's strategy)

• How can you set boundaries at work and home? (Without the guilt trip)

• What workplace policies actually help working parents? (And why corporate America is failing them)

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Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, author, CEO and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc who has been featured as an expert in The New York Times, Forbes, Parents, Fortune, NBC News, ABC News, TODAY, and more. Her expertise is grounded in maternal-child health and ensuring that moms know they aren't broken; our system is. She is the author of three books: The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Yourself, The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One, and Doing it All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be.

📢 Connect with Dr. Whitney Casares:

🌐 Website: modernmommydoc.com

📸 Instagram: @modernmommydoc

🎧 Podcast: The Modern Mommy Doc Podcast