Career Cravings

After five years of building HR Star into a million-dollar program—and helping over 1,000 people land roles—I’ve made the decision to close it.

Not because it’s broken.
Not because it stopped working.
But because I’ve outgrown it.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of that decision—the thoughts, the resistance, and the moment I realized I couldn’t ignore what’s next anymore.

We talk about something I think a lot of people feel but don’t act on:
What happens when something is working… but it no longer feels fully aligned with who you’re becoming.

I share what shifted for me, what I learned from expanding beyond HR, and why I’m stepping into a bigger vision with The Offer Room.

And honestly, this isn’t just about me or my business.

If you’re in a season where you feel like you’re growing, evolving, or being being pulled in a new direction in your career—this will hit.

Because sometimes the next step isn’t about fixing what’s broken.
 It’s about being honest about what no longer fits.

If you’ve been thinking about joining HR Star, this is your moment. 
The final cohort is now open and doors close April 27.

https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch 

After that, this version of the program is gone.

HR STAR NOW OPEN: https://www.irinaposan.com/hrstarlaunch 

What if the reason your job search isn’t working… isn’t your experience, but the way you’re positioning it?

In this episode of Career Cravings, I sit down with my client Pooja, an HR professional with more than 10 years of experience who spent eight to nine months stuck in a frustrating job search cycle.

Constantly rewriting her resume.
Preparing for interviews that stalled in later rounds.
And slowly starting to question whether she was doing something wrong.

The effort was there. The strategy was not.

Once she stopped reinventing the wheel and started positioning her experience differently, everything changed.

In this episode, we break down:

✔ Why tailoring your resume for every job can keep you stuck longer

✔ The resume and LinkedIn shift that started attracting recruiter interest

✔ How to communicate your value like a trusted advisor instead of trying to sound perfect

✔ How networking led her to a newly created role with 700+ applicants

✔ How she prepared for five executive-level interview rounds with CEOs and CFOs

✔ Why salary negotiations can lead to huge increases when you position them correctly

If you’re an experienced HR professional who knows you’re capable of more but your job search isn’t reflecting it yet, this episode will help you see what’s possible with the right strategy.

Ready to stop spinning and start landing roles that match your level

Work with me here
https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role April 16 👇

https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining  

If you have global HR experience but Canada is treating you like you are starting from zero, this episode will show you how to flip the script fast

In this Career Cravings career transformation, I sit down with my client Pratibha, a global HR leader who moved to Canada in 2023 with a baby, took time to settle her family, and then hit a wall: months of applications, zero interview calls, and a confidence dip that so many high performers quietly experience

We break down what actually changed when she stopped trying to Canadianize her profile and started positioning her experience as an asset in the Canadian market

✔️ Why “Canadian experience” is not the real problem and what to focus on instead
 ✔️ How to position global HR leadership so it lands locally and gets you noticed
 ✔️ The resume shift that makes you stand out without rewriting your resume for every job posting
 ✔️ How to move from zero traction to consistent interviews and second round conversations
 ✔️ The strategy that helped her become an early applicant and increase her chances fast

If you are tired of doing everything “right” and still feeling overlooked, this episode will help you rebuild your confidence, sharpen your positioning, and create real momentum in your job search

Ready to stop spinning and start getting interviews that match your level

Work with me here
 https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

👇FREE Training to Help You Land Your Next HR Role April 16 👇

https://www.irinaposan.com/livetraining 

If you have been applying for months and hearing nothing back, this episode will change the way you see your job search.

This is an honest, behind the scenes conversation about what it really feels like to start over in a new country, work a minimum wage job while being overqualified, and keep pushing forward when the silence from employers starts to wear on you.

✔️ Why Ekta went 6 months without a single screening call
✔️ The resume shift that started getting interview requests within days
✔️ How she prepared for interviews so she sounded confident, clear, and results driven
✔️ What to do when people tell you to “start from entry level” after immigrating
✔️ The mindset shift that helped her stay resilient and keep believing in herself

If you feel stuck in your job search, exhausted from applying, or starting to question your own potential, this conversation will remind you that the right strategy can change everything.

Ready to stop guessing and start landing interviews

If you’ve ever wondered how someone rises from being underestimated to leading at the highest level, this episode is for you.

In this episode Irina sits down with Aileen Edwards, a CHRO turned CEO, to unpack what it really takes to grow into the C-suite especially when you don’t have the “traditional” advantages many executives start with. Aileen shares how she turned her background into leverage, built career-changing relationships, and learned to lead with confidence even while imposter syndrome was still present.

You’ll learn:
✔️ How to turn a nontraditional career path into executive-level leverage
✔️ The truth about imposter syndrome in the C-suite and how to lead anyway
✔️ When a master’s degree helps your career and when it’s just a checkbox
✔️ How real relationships create opportunities without forced networking
✔️ The BOLD Method Aileen created to help women claim their voice, power, and legacy

Connect with Aileen Edwards
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aileen-m-edwards/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ame_consulting/

Ready to Land Your Dream Job
https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

Helpful links
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/
Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

AI is changing the job market fast and the roles getting hit first are the administrative, repetitive, task-heavy ones. That’s why personal branding is no longer optional. Your reputation, voice, values, and presence are the competitive advantage AI cannot replace.

In this episode, Irina breaks down how to build a powerful personal brand inside your organization and externallywithout becoming an influencer or posting just to post. This is about being known for something valuable, trusted, and memorable so you stay employable, promotable, and in demand.

You’ll learn
✔️ Why personal branding starts at work not on social media
✔️ How to shape what people say about you when you’re not in the room
✔️ How to align your strengths with what your organization truly rewards
✔️ What to become known for so you stay relevant in the age of AI
✔️ Why waiting until your next job or promotion is already too late

Your brand is forming whether you’re intentional about it or not. The difference is choosing what you want to be known for and repeating it consistently.

Ready to land your next role faster or get promoted with confidence
https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

Helpful links
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/
Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

If you’ve ever wondered how some candidates get higher titles, bigger salaries, and offers that are better than what they even asked for, this episode will change how you think about negotiation.

I’m breaking down why my clients are getting highballed instead of lowballed and why it has nothing to do with luck or last-minute negotiation tricks. Negotiation power is earned long before the offer letter shows up. When you become the top candidate, you sit in the power seat every time.

In this episode, you’ll learn
✔️ Why negotiation starts in the interview not after the offer
✔️ The biggest mistake that kills leverage before it exists
✔️ How manager roles turn into director offers and contracts become full time roles
✔️ What to say and what not to say when an offer comes in
✔️ How to create space, leverage, and multiple offers without playing games

Negotiation is not about being aggressive. It’s the reward for showing up as the strongest, clearest, most confident candidate in the room. When companies are afraid to lose you, the offer changes.

Ready to land your dream job
https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

Mentioned and helpful links
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/
Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

If you’re telling yourself “I’m just tired” but deep down you know a vacation wouldn’t fix it, this episode is for you.

Irina sits down with Emily Liou to unpack misalignment burnout the slow burn that happens when your work no longer matches your values, your desires, or the version of you you’re becoming. You’ll learn how to spot the signs early, what your body is trying to tell you, and how to find clarity without burning everything down.

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ What misalignment burnout is and why it feels different than normal burnout
✔️ The internal whisper that gets louder the longer you ignore it
✔️ How “should” language, procrastination, and dread become alignment data
✔️ Why clarity comes from micro actions and course correction, not massive pivots
✔️ How to advocate for yourself, set boundaries, and stop repeating burnout patterns
✔️ Why nervous system regulation is the missing step for feeling unstuck

If you feel stuck, stagnant, or disconnected from your spark, this conversation will help you reconnect to what you truly want and take the next right step with more self trust.

Ready to land your dream job?
https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

Mentioned and helpful links
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/
Website – http://www.irinaposan.com

👇 Now enrolling The Offer Room until March 6, 2026 👇
https://www.irinaposan.com/room

If you’ve been told networking is the fastest way to land a job this episode may completely change how you approach your job search.
Networking works. But not on the timeline most job seekers expect.

In today’s job market, many professionals spend hours sending LinkedIn messages, attending events, and asking for referrals only to feel ignored, ghosted, or frustrated. The truth is, cold networking rarely converts quickly, and if you need a new job in the next two to three months, your strategy may be mismatched to your timeline.

In this episode of Career Cravings, Irina breaks down the real truth about networking, why it often takes up to a year to pay off, and how to shift your strategy so you can generate interviews and momentum faster.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why cold LinkedIn networking rarely leads to fast job offers
✔️ How long networking actually takes to convert into referrals
✔️ The difference between cold connections and your warm network
✔️ Why most professionals feel awkward or transactional when networking
✔️ How to reconnect with past colleagues to unlock faster opportunities
✔️ The short term and long term networking strategy that actually works

If you’re actively job searching, trying to land interviews quickly, or wondering why networking feels ineffective, this episode will help you stop wasting time and start focusing on what actually drives results.

👇 Now enrolling The Offer Room until March 6, 2026 👇
https://www.irinaposan.com/room

Inside The Offer Room, you’ll learn how to position yourself as a top candidate, communicate your value confidently, and create real leverage in today’s competitive job market.

👇 How to Land Interviews & Offers in Today’s Market👇

Free Live Training Feb 26 for experienced corporate professionals who are applying, interviewing  and still not landing offers.

Register here: https://www.irinaposan.com/live-workshop

Most people think executive communication is about sounding smart. It’s not. And if you’re trying to land a promotion or interview like a leader, this episode will show you exactly what to do instead.

Irina sits down with Katy McFee former EVP turned leadership coach to unpack the real difference between being a reliable high performer and a strategic leader who gets promoted. Katy shares the exact shift she made to go from Director to VP, and now teaches to help women break into senior leadership.

✔️ The 3 pillars of executive communication most professionals miss
✔️ How to be clear, concise, and compelling in interviews and boardrooms
✔️ What executives actually care about when you speak
✔️ How to lead with the punchline and stop over-explaining
✔️ Why strategic communication is the most underrated promotion skill

If you're ready to be taken seriously by executives, speak with authority, and accelerate your career to Director, VP, or C-suite this episode will change how you show up.

Ready to Land Your Dream Job?
https://www.irinaposan.com/work-with-me

Let’s connect 📩
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/careercoachirina/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinaposan/
Website – http://www.irinaposan.com