Career Coaching with Fexingo: Professional Coaches, Career Counselors, and Guidance for Workers

Most people think advisory boards are for startups and CEOs. But Lucas and Luna explain why every ambitious professional should build a personal career advisory board — a small group of trusted contacts who give candid feedback, open doors, and spot blind spots. They break down the three roles you need: the insider, the outsider, and the investor. Using the example of a marketing manager pivoting into product management, they show how to recruit advisors without asking for mentorship, how to structure the relationship so it's reciprocal, and how to avoid the common mistake of asking too little. If you've ever felt stuck in your career and wished you had a sounding board, this episode gives you a concrete framework to build one.

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Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a career reverse mentor: someone younger or less experienced who can teach you skills, culture, or perspective you lack. Using the example of a 50-year-old marketing director at a consumer goods firm who paired with a 27-year-old social media specialist, they walk through how to find a reverse mentor, what to ask, and how to avoid common pitfalls. The episode includes specific questions to kick off the relationship and advice on making it a two-way street. Perfect for professionals feeling out of touch with new tools or workplace norms, especially in fast-changing fields like digital marketing, AI tools, or generational management.

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Lucas and Luna unpack the career brag file—a simple habit that can transform how you prepare for performance reviews, promotions, and job interviews. They walk through a concrete method: setting up a running document where you capture wins, metrics, and positive feedback as they happen, rather than scrambling to remember them later. Lucas shares a real example from a former colleague who used a brag file to land a senior role, and Luna explains how she adapted the technique for creative professionals who don't track clear KPIs. They cover common pitfalls like over-editing or forgetting to update, and offer a practical cadence—five minutes every Friday. This episode gives you a repeatable system to own your narrative at work, reduce anxiety around reviews, and make sure your contributions don't go unnoticed. No fluff, just a tool you can start using today.

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Lucas and Luna explore the career pivot checklist — a structured way to change direction without losing momentum. Lucas breaks down the three-phase framework: assessment, bridge-building, and testing, drawing on the example of a marketing manager who pivoted to product management in 18 months. They discuss why most pivots fail when people try to start from scratch, how to identify transferable skills, and the importance of low-risk experiments like shadowing or micro-consulting. Luna shares a counterintuitive take on networking during a pivot — focusing on informational interviews rather than job applications. By the end, listeners have a concrete, repeatable process for making a career shift without throwing away their experience.

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Most people treat exit interviews as a pointless HR checkbox. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explain why the exit interview is actually a career strategy tool. They break down how to prepare for one, what to say (and what to absolutely not say), and how former employees at companies like Microsoft and Google have used exit interviews to negotiate better references, preserve relationships, and even land new opportunities. Lucas shares a specific case of a product manager who turned a tense exit into a future board reference. Luna adds a surprising data point: according to a 2025 survey by CareerBuilder, 42% of hiring managers check references beyond the ones you give. They also discuss the one question you should always ask during your exit interview. If you are thinking about leaving your job, this episode will change how you walk out the door.

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In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a career scorecard — a structured tool to track progress on the professional goals that matter most to you. They walk through how to define your own metrics, from skills acquired and network growth to satisfaction scores and income milestones, using the example of a marketing manager aiming for a director role. Lucas shares a simple four-quadrant framework adapted from management consultant Peter Drucker's ideas, and Luna highlights how a scorecard can prevent the common trap of only measuring what's easy (like salary) instead of what's meaningful (like autonomy or impact). The hosts discuss how to review and adjust the scorecard quarterly, and how to use it during performance reviews and job interviews to tell a data-backed career story. By the end, you'll have a concrete method for turning vague career ambitions into measurable, actionable targets.

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In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a career autopsy—a structured reflection on a past job or role that didn't work out. They walk through a real example: a marketing manager who spent 18 months at a startup before burning out. By dissecting what went wrong—misaligned expectations, lack of feedback loops, and a culture that prized hustle over strategy—she was able to identify three key criteria for her next role. Lucas shares a framework: timeline, expectations, relationships, and exit signals. Luna pushes back on whether it's just 'rumination dressed up as productivity.' They discuss how to do an autopsy without spiraling into bitterness, and how to turn the insights into a concrete filter for future opportunities. The episode encourages listeners to treat each job as data, not a verdict. Also includes a brief, sincere note about how listener support through Buy Me a Coffee keeps the show ad-free and independent.

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In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore a surprising but effective career tool: the career breakup letter. Inspired by a client who wrote a letter to her current role listing every frustration, unmet expectation, and drained energy source—then used it to design her next job with total clarity. Lucas breaks down the three-part structure: the grievance list, the ideal role manifesto, and the actionable exit plan. They discuss why this exercise works better than a pros-and-cons list, how it bypasses rationalization, and when to actually send it versus keep it private. Luna shares how she used a version of this after a toxic team experience. Tune in for a practical, emotionally honest technique that turns dissatisfaction into direction. Fexingo Business podcast network.

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In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a career portfolio — a curated collection of your best work, projects, and outcomes that goes beyond a traditional resume. They discuss why a portfolio is increasingly valuable in today's job market, especially for roles where results speak louder than job titles. Lucas shares a specific example: a marketing manager who landed a senior role at a top tech company by presenting a portfolio of campaign metrics and case studies, rather than just a list of past employers. They walk through what to include, how to structure it (digital or physical), and common pitfalls like including too much or not tailoring it to the audience. The episode also touches on how a portfolio can serve as a negotiation tool during interviews and salary discussions. By the end, listeners will have a clear framework for building their own career portfolio, whether they're in a creative field, project management, or even finance.

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Lucas and Luna dive into a structured career values audit — a concrete method to clarify what you truly prioritise in work, beyond money and title. Lucas breaks down the five-step process: listing candidate values, sorting them into must-haves versus nice-to-haves, ranking the top five, assigning weights, and testing each against a real decision. They walk through a specific example: a mid-level marketer choosing between a promotion at a big CPG company and a senior role at a mission-driven startup. The episode includes a downloadable worksheet template and a subtle call-to-support woven into the close.

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