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

Lucas and Luna tackle a common career dilemma: how to take a career break for skill-building without creating a red-flag resume gap. They dig into the story of a marketing manager who took a 6-month break to learn Python and data analytics, returning to land a senior role with a 20% salary bump. The hosts discuss strategies like framing the break as a 'professional development sabbatical,' using LinkedIn to showcase projects, and negotiating the break with your current employer. They also share tips on staying connected to your industry while away and how to answer interview questions about the gap. This episode offers practical advice for anyone considering a break to upskill, pivot, or recharge without derailing their career trajectory.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the art of severance negotiation with a real-world case: a marketing director at a midsize tech firm who turned a standard three-month offer into six months of pay plus extended health coverage and outplacement services. They walk through the key leverage points — the WARN Act, the cliff vesting calendar, and the counteroffer psychology. Listeners learn why the first offer is almost never the final offer, how to frame requests around company self-interest, and the one sentence that changes everything in a separation meeting. No hypotheticals. Just a tested playbook for protecting your runway when the exit door opens.

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Lucas and Luna explore why many professionals feel overwhelmed by career coaching — and how to flip that dynamic. They focus on a concrete approach: the 'three-session sprint' model used by top career coaches like Harvard career counselor Martha Finney. The episode dives into a specific case: a marketing director named Priya who used a career coach to navigate a mid-career transition from a Fortune 500 company to a startup without burning out. Lucas breaks down the sprint structure — session one: audit and prioritize, session two: prototype and test, session three: execute and iterate — and explains why this method reduces decision fatigue. Luna challenges the common assumption that more coaching sessions equal better results, and they discuss the surprising data point from a 2025 LinkedIn survey: 68% of professionals who used a coach for more than six sessions reported higher stress, not lower. The hosts also share a practical tip: how to vet a coach by asking for a single-session trial before committing. The episode ends with a thoughtful reflection on when coaching might actually not be the answer — and what to do instead.

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In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the art of handling counteroffers when you resign. Drawing on a 2025 survey by the Institute for Career Transitions that found 65% of people who accept a counteroffer leave within 12 months anyway, they explore the psychology, strategy, and script for navigating this high-stakes moment. Lucas shares a framework used by executive coaches at firms like Korn Ferry: the 'three-door rule' — never accept a counteroffer unless it opens a door you haven't walked through. Luna pushes back with a real-world example from a friend who successfully renegotiated for a flexible schedule and a title change. Together, they unpack when a counteroffer is a genuine opportunity and when it's just a retention band-aid. Plus, a brief moment on how listener support keeps this show ad-free. Perfect for anyone contemplating a job change or wondering what to do when their current employer suddenly offers more.

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In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a career narrative — not just a list of jobs on a resume, but a compelling story that connects your experiences, skills, and values. They discuss how to craft a narrative that resonates with employers and helps you navigate career transitions. Using examples from real professionals, they break down the key elements: the hook, the conflict, the turning point, and the resolution. They also share practical tips for tailoring your story for interviews, networking, and LinkedIn. If you've ever felt like your resume doesn't capture who you are, this episode will show you how to reframe your career as a narrative that lands.

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of a career sabbatical as a strategic tool for recharging and refocusing. They discuss real-life examples like Sheryl Sandberg's leave from Facebook and the growing trend among professionals taking 3-12 month breaks to reassess their careers. The hosts provide practical advice on planning financials, setting goals, and returning to work with renewed clarity. They also address common fears and misconceptions about career gaps, highlighting how a well-planned sabbatical can accelerate growth rather than derail it. Listeners will learn how to negotiate a leave with their employer, budget for time off, and use the experience to pivot or deepen their expertise.

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Lucas and Luna dive into the concept of a personal board of advisors—a small group of trusted people who give you candid career advice, unlike a formal mentor. Lucas shares the story of a marketing director who assembled a board of five: a peer, a former boss, a senior exec from another industry, a recruiter, and a friend outside work. They discuss how to choose members, set meeting cadences, and avoid common pitfalls like asking for advice instead of perspective. Luna pushes back on whether this replaces a manager, and they explore how a board can help with big decisions like job changes or salary negotiations. The episode also includes a brief, natural mention of listener support via buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo, which keeps the show ad-free.

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Most professionals rely on one mentor for career advice, but Lucas and Luna argue for a better approach: build a career board of directors. Drawing from the concept of corporate boards, they explain how to recruit 3-5 trusted advisors with different skills and perspectives, how to structure meetings, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Using examples from a real listener's case, they show how a board can help you navigate tough decisions, avoid blind spots, and accelerate growth. They also share how to ask someone to be on your board without it feeling awkward. This episode offers a practical framework for anyone serious about their career trajectory.

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Most people treat exit interviews as a formality. Lucas and Luna explain why that's a mistake. They break down how to prepare for an exit interview strategically, what to say and what to hold back, and how to turn the conversation into a reference, a bridge, or even a future opportunity — using real examples from departing employees at companies like Microsoft and Goldman Sachs.

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In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the difference between a mentor and a sponsor—and why a sponsor can be far more powerful for career acceleration. Using the example of a mid-level marketing manager who got tapped for a VP role after her sponsor advocated for her in a leadership meeting, they break down how to identify potential sponsors, build the relationship, and ask for specific advocacy. Lucas shares a framework called the 'three asks'—visibility, opportunity, and endorsement—and Luna offers tips on how to track sponsorship impact. If you've ever felt like networking isn't enough to get you that next promotion, this episode will give you a concrete strategy for finding someone who will actively champion your career.

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