Secrets of the Career Game – Details, episodes & analysis

Ever wondered what career lessons could have accelerated your growth? In today's episode of Secrets of the Corporate Game, Kendall Berg unveils 10 crucial lessons for career progression, every professional should know. Kendall dives into strategies for self-advocacy, mastering leadership skills, and effective communication that can set you apart in any organization. She explains how to build a powerful network, advocate for yourself, and ensure your achievements are recognized. Whether you’re aiming to advance or redefine your career path, these actionable tips will equip you with the tools to elevate your success and make a lasting impact.

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Play the Game — Self Driven Mastermind

Is your leadership approach setting your business up for success or leading it toward critical failure? In this episode of Secrets of the Corporate Game, host Kendall Berg sits down with John Sampogna to uncover what it takes to lead and grow a successful business in today’s competitive landscape. John, the CEO and Co-founder of Wondersauce, shares how his leadership has guided the company into becoming a 75-person powerhouse in brand storytelling and digital experiences—with over 90% of clients returning for repeat business.

The conversation explores the crucial distinction between taking calculated risks and chasing bad ideas, the importance of aligning leadership decisions with broader client strategies, and how effective communication can make or break both client relationships and team morale. John also reveals the challenges of scaling a company while maintaining ethical business practices, offering essential advice for leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs on critically assessing their ideas before taking the plunge.

About John Sampogna

John's Bio: John Sampogna is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Wondersauce, an agency specializing in brand storytelling, paid media, e-commerce, and digital experiences. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing and advertising, Sampogna has created and led work for a wide range of clients such as L'Oréal, Scott’s, Brookfield, Golf.com, and Subway, amongst many others. Featured early in his career in Business Insider’s “30 Most Creative People In Advertising Under 30”, Sampgona’s insights have been featured in numerous media outlets, including Glossy, Adweek, CNBC, Medium, Yahoo, and Digiday. 

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Play the Game — Self Driven Mastermind

Being too emotionally invested in your work is like a double-edged sword. Kendall Berg chats with Teresa Vozza, an award-winning leadership expert and former CHRO, she shares her insights on recognizing and managing burnout among high-achieving executives, especially women. Teresa, who has over 20 years of corporate leadership experience, talked about her personal battle with burnout and emphasized the importance of understanding "overcare" and its signs such as performance anxiety and perfectionism. 

About Teresa Vozza

 Teresa is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 company. She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership. Teresa’s thought leadership can be found in many top 2% podcasts such as Wickedly Smart Women and Leaders of Transformation, along with leading magazines like Fast Company, Collective World and Women of Influence. She is also a wife to Greg, and mother to two fabulous kids, Connor, and Isabel.

Learn more about Teresa

Website: https://www.teresavozza.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-vozza-chrl-cca/

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We’re flipping the script, That Career Coach's husband, David, takes over the mic to interview her for the very first time. Join us as we dive deep into a candid and fun conversation about Kendall's daily routines, the career advice she wishes she'd received earlier, and the goals that keep her motivated.

From personal insights to professional tips, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life and mind of your host. Whether you're here for organization tips, career guidance, or just a heartfelt chat between a couple, you won't want to miss this unique episode.

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“So, what do you do?” Beyond this simple question lies a complex reality: in our quest for titles, we often overlook the essence of our work and what truly brings us joy. Not every job is meant to be a source of unbridled joy and purpose; for most, it's a means to an end. Kendall Berg explains why there's more to life than working, and there's more to your identity than your career. 

On today's Secrets of the Corporate Game episode, Kendall focuses on the importance of refining our identities. She shares tips how we can separate the professional title from your personal lives and build an identity for yourself that you are passionate about. 

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Every generation has brought unique characteristics to the workplace. Baby Boomers are known for their work ethic, loyalty, Millennials for their tech-savvy nature and Gen-Z seemed to be redefining the corporate world with their boundaries setting. However, years of corporate culture has led to normalizing certain workplace behaviors.

In today's episode, Kendall Berg chats with That Corporate Lawyer, Henry Nelson-Case, about how they are using their social media platforms to shed a light and challenge toxic corporate environments. They advocate for workplace wellness, and empower individuals to speak up and demand change.

About Henry 

Henry is a qualified lawyer from the UK, and a newfound influencer as well. He strives to promote the importance of mental health in the workplace and challenges toxic corporate behaviors. On social media, he creates relatable and impactful content that positively touches the lives of all those who have been affected by negative corporate workplace behaviors. Henry is also a co-founder of a company that helps law firms and organizations utilize the benefits of short-form videos. With his personal experience in the corporate world and a passion for mental health awareness, Henry aims to foster a community of people that can openly talk about their experiences and support each other.

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That Career Coach, Kendall Berg, answers the corporate questions her listeners have been asking: How to be a high achiever and accomplish goals? Kendall explains that the journey of a high achiever isn't just about setting lofty goals; it's about cultivating a mindset geared towards relentless growth and efficiency. High achievers understand the power of habits in shaping their success trajectory. From meticulously planning their days to managing finances with precision, every aspect of their life reflects a commitment to excellence. 

Kendall shares with listeners her strategy for optimizing health, wealth, appearance and social interactions. As well as the importance of being kind to oneself and sharing personal perspectives on how to effectively manage time in different areas.

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Kendall Berg participated in the Disrupted 2024 Future of Work Summit hosted by Tammy Alvarez. Kendall discusses brand building and networking for career success. She emphasizes the importance of personal branding, self-advocacy, influential network-building strategies, and communicating one's unique skills effectively. Kendall also addresses the drawbacks of a straight meritocracy that values only technical abilities, leading to a toxic environment where self-promotion surpasses collaboration. The importance of soft skills like interpersonal communication and leadership qualities in companies aiming for top talent. 

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Aspiring leaders have long been told that to be considered for senior management roles, they must have “executive presence”. Executive presence seems effortless from the outside, but it's actually a skill, something you can cultivate and build. So, how do you gain more executive presence? Kendall Bergs chats with Richa Bansal, a career and leadership coach emphasizing composure, confidence, character, conciseness, credibility, curiosity, and connection. They shared tips on enhancing presence through concise communication and embracing qualities such as curiosity for continuous learning. 

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Being a mom is hard. Having a successful career is hard. Balancing both at the same time can often feel like you are running an endless marathon. Being a working mom can sometimes feel like no matter how much you achieve professionally or how much love your family, there's a voice in your head telling you that you are not doing enough. On today's episode, Kendall Berg delves into the struggle to achieve an effective work-life balance and the pressure of being the perfect mom that society expects you to be. 

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