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The ‘Corporate Agony Aunt’ podcast 🎙️

Isobelle (Corporate Agony Aunt)

Business & Entrepreneuriat

Fréquence : 1 épisode/7j. Total Éps: 16

Welcome to The Corporate Agony Aunt podcast. The podcast that helps you navigate the corporate world, level up your career, and secure the success you deserve. Every week, we dive into the strategies, insights, and no-nonsense advice you need to land promotions, build executive presence, and take control of your career trajectory. From handling office politics to negotiating pay raises, growing your network, and positioning yourself for leadership... so consider this your personal career playbook. Grab your coffee, open your notes app, and let’s get to work.

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EP 1 - Counteroffers, Interrupting Colleagues & Olive-Gate: Handling the Hidden Agonies of Corporate Life

Épisode 1

lundi 18 août 2025 • Durée 18:29

Welcome to the first straight-talking, tea-spilling episode of Corporate Agony Aunt the no-BS career advice podcast that cuts through corporate confusion and gives you the clarity you need to climb.

This week, Isobelle tackles some of the most frustrating and surprisingly common workplace dilemmas, from counteroffers that trap you, to colleagues who won’t let you finish a sentence. Plus, a career mistake confessional that went viral (thanks, olives), and an interview prep masterclass that might just land you your dream role.

If you’ve ever:

* Felt tempted to stay at a job just because they threw money at you last minute

* Had to grit your teeth while a colleague Dave talks over you in meetings

* Panicked about job hunting or being seen as “too junior” to build a personal brand…

This episode is for you.

What I Cover:

✅ Should You Accept a Counteroffer or Walk Away?

* Four critical questions to ask *before* you stay for the raise

* Why short-term money can blind you to long-term regret

* My personal experience with staying and what I’d do differently now

✅ How to Deal with Interrupting Colleagues

* 4 Power Moves to shut down interruptions (politely but firmly)

* Scripts you can use immediately in your next meeting

* Why taking control of the room isn’t rude it’s necessary

✅ Corporate Confessional: Olive-Gate

* A brutally honest (and hilarious) mistake that made it to 500K followers

* What to do when you make a public blunder at work

* Why owning it and laughing it off might be the best recovery plan

✅ Interview Power Move: Treat the Job Hunt Like a Job

* The weekday/weekend job search strategy that maximises output

* The one spreadsheet every serious job hunter should build

* Why practice interviews (even for roles you don’t want) are secretly powerful

✅ Career Mailbag with Producer Georgia

* Navigating work after maternity leave

* What to prioritise if you're graduating soon

* Handling a manager who speaks to you like a child (without blowing up)

💡 Izzy Says:

> “If they only value you after you resign… what’s really going to change?”

> “Job searching is a full-time job. Skip the brunch, land the role.”

Listen Now: Wherever you get your podcasts don’t forget to subscribe, review, and send this to a friend who needs to shut Dave down in their next team call.

Your next big opportunity starts right here.

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EP 3 - Overqualified, Undervalued, and Possibly Getting Fired? Let’s Talk Strategy

lundi 1 septembre 2025 • Durée 23:37

In this packed episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle serves up her trademark no-fluff advice on the

corporate dilemmas that leave most professionals spiraling.

Whether you’re feeling stuck as an overqualified candidate, suspect your company is trying to push you

out, or you're simply prepping for a big interview this one’s a masterclass in career clarity, emotional

control, and getting strategic when the stakes feel high.

Expect straight-talking career counsel, real-world scripts to protect your professional reputation, and

Izzy’s 7Cs framework to ace your next interview prep.

What I talk about:

✅ Why being overqualified is less about your CV and more about framing your fit

✅ How to rewrite your narrative so employers see value, not risk

✅ Step-by-step: what to do right now if you think your company is trying to fire you

✅ How to create a paper trail that protects your career (with real email templates)

✅ The #1 mistake people make when asking for a pay rise — and how to fix it

✅ How to explain unemployment gaps without shame and with strategy

✅ What to do before taking a leap out of corporate life to avoid future regret

✅ The first 3 steps of Izzy’s 7Cs Interview Prep Framework — a bulletproof way to walk in more prepared

than the CEO

💬 Key Quotes:

EP 2 - How to Handle a Horrible Boss, Survive a Restructure & Nail Your Next Interview

Épisode 1

lundi 25 août 2025 • Durée 18:20

In this episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle dives head-first into some of the toughest situations you’ll face in the workplace, from dealing with a boss you can’t stand, to staying off the redundancy list, to landing your next big role.

I talk about:

* Horrible boss, dream job – How to figure out if the issue is really them (or the role), and the strategies to protect your sanity without handing in your notice too soon.

* Surviving company restructures – The fast-action moves that make you indispensable, visible, and too valuable to let go.

* Phishing disaster story – A corporate confessional you won’t forget, and a reminder that scams are getting smarter (and more expensive).

* The “always open” interview power move – Why job security is a myth, and how to position yourself for the next opportunity while you’re still in your current role.

* Community Q&A :

* Standing out in interviews by being memorable (and the sneaky way to engineer instant rapport).

* How to announce a career change at networking events without sounding awkward.

* Negotiating salary when you really need the job and doing it without burning bridges.

Whether you’re plotting your next move, trying to survive a toxic boss, or just want to future-proof your career, this episode is packed with practical advice, cautionary tales, and corporate survival strategies you can use immediately.

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EP 4 - Why Waiting for a Promotion Will Keep You Stuck — And What to Do Instead

Épisode 4

lundi 8 septembre 2025 • Durée 18:40

In this episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle tackles some of the toughest and most frustrating workplace dilemmas, starting with one of the most common career bottlenecks: what to do when your boss never brings up your promotion.

From building a bulletproof business case for your next step, to having the direct (and sometimes uncomfortable) conversations that put you in control of your career trajectory, Isobelle gives you the strategies, scripts, and mindset shifts you need to move forward... without waiting for permission.

But that’s not all. We also dive into:

* Winning team buy-in – How to turn “your” idea into “our” idea so it actually gets adopted.

* Addressing job-hopping in interviews – Framing your career moves to highlight growth and commitment.

* Corporate Confessionals – Real-life workplace blunders (and how they didn’t ruin anyone’s career).

* Interview Power Move Masterclass(Part 2) – The final 4 of the Seven C’s of preparation: Culture, Colleagues, Current Affairs, Competitors — and how to use them to outshine other candidates.

* Salary talk before the offer – When to bring it up (and when to keep your cards close).

* Internal promotions – Why going for it early can actually work in your favour.

* Competing with more experienced candidates – Leveraging networks, learning fast, and making your case.

* Managing a boss who blows hot and cold – Staying consistent and protecting your own headspace.

If you’re stuck in career limbo, battling for your ideas to be heard, or prepping for that all-important interview, this episode is your playbook for taking ownership, showing up prepared, and moving forward, on your terms.

EP 5 - I Hate My New Job, Is It Too Soon to Quit?

Épisode 5

lundi 15 septembre 2025 • Durée 19:04

In this episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle dives headfirst into two of the most uncomfortable career moments we all dread... making a big mistake at work and realising you already hate your new job.

From owning your slip-ups without tanking your reputation to navigating the “should I stay or should I go?” panic of a rocky job start, Izzy breaks down exactly how to handle these situations without blowing up your career.

I talk about:

* Why your recovery matters more than the mistake itself — and the three-step approach to bounce back stronger.

* The 90-day rule for deciding whether to stick out a new role or move on (and why Izzy once broke it herself).

* How to spot the difference between teething problems and a genuine cultural or role mismatch.

* Why talking about your pay can be a career killer if you’re not careful — and when transparency really works.

* CV mistakes that instantly kill your chances (and what to do instead to stand out in 7 seconds or less).

Plus, in the Corporate Confessional, we hear from someone fired over a pay conversation gone wrong and the hard lessons it taught them.

And in the Community Q\&A, Izzy tackles your burning questions on:

* Landing a graduate job without internship experience

* Handling a micromanaging boss without burning out

* Taking a career break without sabotaging your finances

Whether you’re recovering from a workplace blunder, settling into a new role you’re not sure about, or trying to level up your applications, this episode gives you the straight-talking, real-world strategies to handle it like a pro.

EP 6 -Taming the Micromanager & Getting Paid What You’re Worth

Épisode 6

lundi 22 septembre 2025 • Durée 44:48

In this episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle tackles two of the most frustrating workplace challenges: working under a micromanager and doing extra work without seeing it reflected in your pay.

First up, Izzy breaks down exactly why some bosses hover, and how you can turn constant check-ins into trust and autonomy.

From anticipating their needs to over-communicating on your terms, you’ll learn how to shift the power dynamic and create space to get your work done without someone breathing down your neck.

Next, she dives into the trap of “extra work for no extra pay.” Izzy explains how to document your contributions, build a strong business case for a raise, time your request for maximum impact, and, if necessary, know when it’s time to walk away.

You’ll also hear:

* A hilarious Corporate Confessional featuring a poolside wardrobe malfunction and an airborne coffee disaster

(and the surprising friendships that followed).

* A Power Move Masterclass on writing standout cover letters and delivering memorable introductions using Izzy’s name-framing technique and the Name, Same, Frame, Aim, Game method.

* Community Q\&A covering whether loving your company is enough to stay, how to make the best impression in your first six weeks, and why building your personal brand now is your best insurance for future opportunities.

Whether you’re navigating an overbearing manager, plotting your next salary conversation, or just want to laugh at other people’s corporate misadventures, this episode is packed with strategies, perspective, and plenty of straight-talking advice.

EP 9 - How to Ask for a Pay Rise, Get Noticed at Work & Nail Your Next Interview

Épisode 9

lundi 13 octobre 2025 • Durée 20:15

In this power-packed episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle tackles some of the most common and frustrating career dilemmas head-on.

From negotiating the pay you deserve to becoming visible to leadership, recovering from interview slip-ups, and preparing for phone/video interviews like a pro, Izzy delivers straight-talking, actionable advice to help you thrive at work.
Whether you’re angling for a raise, trying to stand out, or navigating your next big career move, this episode is a masterclass in professional self-advocacy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
* Securing the Pay You Deserve – How to research your market worth, build a fact-based case, and use Izzy’s simple salary conversation script to confidently ask for a raise.
* Becoming Visible to Leadership – Why hard work alone isn’t enough and the practical steps to get noticed, from speaking up in meetings to owning high-impact projects.
* Recovering from Interview Slip-Ups – How to regain composure after a stumble and turn it into a moment that demonstrates confidence and self-awareness.
* Mastering Phone & Video Interviews – Environmental setup, tech checks, and delivery tips that ensure you leave a memorable first impression — even without a handshake.
* When to Switch Jobs – The “Learn or Earn” framework for knowing when it’s time to move on, plus how to use your network strategically to uncover hidden opportunities. Choosing a New Career Path – How to research industries you’ve never considered and leverage AI to match your skills to future-proof roles.
Corporate Confessional:
An anonymous listener shares how slagging off their manager on Teams nearly got them fired… until the manager agreed with them months later.

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EP 8 - Toxic Workplaces, Big Boundaries & Career Power Moves

Épisode 8

lundi 6 octobre 2025 • Durée 10:59

In this jam-packed episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle dives into some of the toughest workplace challenges — from surviving a toxic office culture to setting boundaries that actually stick. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a job that’s draining your confidence, constantly tethered to your inbox, or undervalued compared to less-qualified colleagues, this one’s for you.

Izzy kicks things off with strategies for planning your exit from a toxic workplace before you hit breaking point. Including how to job hunt quietly, protect your energy, and avoid burning bridges. Then, it’s all about boundary-setting: why it’s essential for your long-term career health, how to communicate working hours effectively, and the tech tricks that help you switch off without guilt.

We also hear a raw corporate confessional about the toll of being overworked and under-supported, and how poor leadership can magnify mistakes. Izzy unpacks why this is about management, not your capability, and when to have a strategic conversation about resources.

In her Interview Power Move Masterclass, Izzy shares creative ways to land opportunities before they hit the job boards, the eight questions you should always be ready for, and why you need to talk in “I” not “we” in interviews.

Finally, Producer Georgia brings in your community questions on moving to a new city for work, preparing emotionally and financially for big career moves, and navigating pay inequality, including why “But Dave earns more” isn’t the winning argument for your raise.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

* How to create a quiet, strategic exit plan from a toxic job

* The right way to set and maintain professional boundaries

* A real-life cautionary tale of bad management and its impact

EP 7 - Self-Worth, Strategic Job Hopping & Interview Power Move

Épisode 7

lundi 29 septembre 2025 • Durée 18:39

In this packed episode of Corporate Agony Aunt, Isobelle tackles two of the biggest career blockers, doubting your own worth when applying for roles, and knowing when (and how) to pivot before your industry collapses.

First, Izzy breaks down why job descriptions are wish lists, not hard-and-fast rules, and how to reframe your CV, LinkedIn, and interview narrative so you get hired even if you don’t tick every box. You’ll learn the 70% rule for applying, how to identify and highlight transferable skills, and why confidence trumps perfection when chasing your next role.

Then, we dive into strategic job hopping when your sector is shrinking. Izzy shares how to spot the early warning signs, pinpoint adjacent industries, and upskill before you’re forced to, along with real-world examples of smooth (and not-so-smooth) pivots.

We also get a brilliant corporate confessional from a listener who managed to book £50,000 worth of hotel rooms… and forget to tell the team about them.

In the Interview Power Move Masterclass, Izzy walks through beating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with keyword optimisation, simple formatting, and smart title tweaks — before revealing her favourite confidence hacks, including the “bum squeeze”, power posing, and the biro pen smile.

Finally, we hit the community questions:

* How to lead when you’ve just been promoted to manager (without faking perfection)

* Why you should focus on fixing the right problems first

* How to set and enforce healthy work boundaries when your boss expects 24/7 availability

If you’ve been holding back from applying for that “reach” role, wondering how to escape a dying industry, or want to feel bulletproof in your next interview this one’s for you.

EP 10 - How to Hold Your Boss Accountable, Stop Working Late, and Negotiate Like a Pro

lundi 20 octobre 2025 • Durée 16:32

How to Hold Your Boss Accountable, Stop Working Late, and Negotiate Like a Pro

If your boss keeps shifting expectations, your evenings are swallowed by unpaid overtime, or you’re too nervous to push for a higher salary, this episode is your toolkit for taking back control.

Izzy tackles four career-defining dilemmas head-on:

* Moving Goalposts: How to lock down agreements in writing so shifting targets can’t derail you — and when to escalate with evidence.

* Chronic Late Nights: How to set boundaries, get work done in reasonable hours, and stop equating “longer” with “better.”

* Salary Negotiation Masterclass: Scripts and strategies to position yourself at the top of the pay range, handle pushback, and negotiate benefits that boost your total package.

* Post-Interview Power Moves: The follow-up tactics most candidates skip that keep you front-of-mind with hiring managers.

Plus, in Corporate Confessionals, a listener’s holiday horror story sparks a conversation on boundaries early in your career, and Producer Georgia brings audience questions on insecure managers, fear of failing in a new role, and moving from mid-level to senior without imposter syndrome.

Whether you’re fighting scope creep, gunning for a pay rise, or plotting your next big move, you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly how to protect your time, your sanity, and your salary.

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