No matter your role, level, or industry, there is one leadership position you already hold: you are the CEO of your career. This mindset transforms your career from something that happens to you into one that you design consciously and intentionally.
Each episode blends career development, self development, and leadership strategy into practical conversations you can act on right away. Topics include career growth, personal branding, career resilience, leveraging LinkedIn, entrepreneurship, navigating pivots, and building a personal board of directors. Some conversations will feature occasional guests who have designed their professional careers on their own terms.
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Prioritize Making Strategic Investments in Yourself
Just like a CEO has fiscal responsibility for the organization they run, we have financial oversight over our career. As you prepare to finish the final months of the year, take time to think about how you can invest in yourself in 2027. Start prioritizing your growth and development in your own budget planning. Make it a natural part of your financial planning so that as opportunities arise, you're prepared to seize them. By reframing expenses as investments, we shift our mindset and help br...
30 Sept 2026
Curating Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand is a combination of who you are, what you do, and what you are known for. It's not about social media followers or logos, but about the value you bring. Personal branding is defined by Harvard Business Review as the intentional strategic practice of defining and expressing your value. This episode covers how personal branding is about communicating your unique value and how to strategically shape it to enhance your career and opportunities. You can curate your personal bra...
22 Sept 2026
100 Days Left in 2026: Time for a Career Check-in
As we approach the final stretch of the year, it’s hard to believe there are only 100 days left. Time seems to fly, and this moment serves as an important reminder to check in with ourselves and our goals. If you set a word of the year, how is it going? What actions do you want to take in the coming months to set yourself up for success? This week, consider doing a reflection exercise by completing the Wheel of Career worksheet to identify areas of focus in being CEO of your career. Planning ...
15 Sept 2026
What is Coaching and Why Everyone Can Benefit From It
Every person can benefit from working with a professional and executive coach. This episode explores the true nature of coaching, its benefits, and how coaching can transform our lives, personally and professionally. Coaching is about bringing out what's already inside you and helping you find your own answers. The power of coaching is unlocking self-awareness and motivation. From broad applications of coaching to the process of becoming an ICF certified coach, this episode offers deeper insi...
8 Sept 2026
How to Get Started as a Speaker
Visibility is more important than ever, and one way to increase yours is as a speaker. People are searching for voices and thought leaders on a wide variety of platforms, and establishing your presence is essential. This episode offers practical tips for building your speaking muscle, preparing to be a speaker, and how to find opportunities. The road to becoming a confident speaker is filled with opportunities to learn and grow. Start with low-stakes engagements like podcasts or panel discuss...
1 Sept 2026
5 Tips on Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search
If you're currently on the job market and using LinkedIn in your job search, here are 5 tips not to miss. This episode covers how to identify genuine opportunities, ensure your profile comes up for recruiters, and avoid common pitfalls in online job hunting. You’ll learn how to spot red flags before they cost you time, position your profile to get found by the right people, and stand out when you respond to postings. We’ll also cover how to separate real opportunities from dead ends, a...
25 Aug 2026
5 Things I Wish I Did Sooner in My Career
When you look back on your career, what do you wish you did sooner? In this episode, Lindsey gets candid about the five things she wishes she’d known earlier in her career. From building and maintaining a network to being active on LinkedIn earlier to tracking data and accomplishments, this conversation dives into reflections on five career lessons to drive future success. These lessons serve as a guide for anyone looking to strategically lead their professional career. Episode Highlights 0...
18 Aug 2026
Staying Ahead of AI in the Job Market
AI is already reshaping the job market, and HR is on the front lines. From how jobs are projected to shift by 2030 to how to use LinkedIn to track industry shifts in real time, this episode covers why AI experience is becoming a baseline skill in job postings. You’ll also hear real-world examples of AI in HR jobs and how businesses are already building out entire workforces with AI agents. If you want to stay ahead instead of catching up, this one’s for you. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduct...
11 Aug 2026
6 Roles to Build Your Personal Board of Directors
Every successful career needs a support system, not just a network. As CEO of your career, leverage your personal board of directors for support, accountability, and guidance. This episode breaks down the six essential roles every personal board of directors needs: the cheerleader, connector, coach, realist, role model, and rising star. Lindsey explains the critical difference between mentors and sponsors, why diversity of perspective matters when choosing your board, and how to strategically...
21 Jul 2026
Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile with 5 Key Updates
Manage your professional real estate by curating a LinkedIn profile that actually works for you, and isn't just a digital resume. You’ll get practical guidance on five updates you can make today that make a big difference, from choosing a banner image that grabs attention to crafting a headline that reflects your unique value proposition. Beyond the profile mechanics, this episode makes the case for LinkedIn as a tool for real networking and thought leadership, not just a job search platform,...
21 Jul 2026
Becoming CEO of Your Career
In this inaugural episode, we explore what it means to be CEO of your career. By embodying this strategic mindset, you will lead your career with intention, vision, and authority. The CEO of Your Career framework consists of seven key components to take this from mindset to strategy and transform your professional trajectory. Professional success starts with self-leadership. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction to the CEO of Your Career Podcast 02:42 Understanding the CEO Mindset 06:07 The...
21 Jul 2026
Intentional Networking Even as an Introvert
In this episode, we discuss how to build social capital through effective networking, even if you are an introvert who dreads the idea of working a room. You’ll get the case for quality over quantity, with networking framed as a long-term investment in social capital using a simple deposit and withdrawal analogy. This episode covers personalized outreach and follow-up strategies, the difference between internal and external networking opportunities, and why showing up to events alone can actu...
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