In this special “coaches takeover” episode, Career Strategy Lab coaches Erin, Steph, and Becca go behind the scenes to talk candidly about what actually happens inside Career Strategy Lab. From client wins and transformations to what makes CSL different from other career programs, you’ll hear their real talk on what works, who thrives, and why this job search container is unlike anything else.

Whether you're skeptical of coaching, burnt out from DIYing your job search, or just curious about how CSL works, this episode gives you an inside look from the people who live and breathe it every day.

✔️ What makes CSL truly different (hint: it’s not just the curriculum)

✔️ The #1 thing clients think is their problem—and what it actually is

✔️ What happens when people stop doom-scrolling and start taking action

✔️ The unexpected power of community, mindset support, and critique feedback

✔️ How CSL helps you tell a better story—not just land a job

✔️ Why the coaches choose to stay (and why that matters)

00:53 Meet the Coaches: Erin, Steph, and Becca

01:25 First Impressions of Sarah Duty

05:05 What Sarah Gets Right in Career Coaching

09:47 Behind the Scenes of Career Strategy Lab

15:14 Client Success Stories and Transformations

17:32 Why We Choose to Stay with CSL

24:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Welcome to the Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody, a UX Designer & UX Researcher with 20 years of experience who founded the UX job search accelerator, Career Strategy Lab. She's been doing UX career coaching since 2017.

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