Key Takeaways:

• Why $200K is no longer the finish line (and how inflation, lifestyle, and goals reveal the gap)
• The invisible ceiling most high earners hit—and how to break it
• How to audit your real total compensation before chasing higher offers
• Why promotions at this level come from owning scope, not just working harder
• How switching industries or companies can instantly raise your comp ceiling
• The truth about equity: RSUs vs. options, cliffs, and startup fantasy math
• Visibility = compensation: how to make decision-makers see your value
• High-paying, rare skills that lead to $300K+ comp packages
• Why you should interview every year (even if you're not planning to leave)
• Bonus income streams: consulting, board roles, speaking, and advisory work
• Common traps: silent loyalty, stalled titles, and equity that goes nowhere
• Final message: You don’t get paid what you're worth—you get paid what you position yourself to earn.

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Communicating Important Information Before Your Interview, Relocating, Multiple Offers - Listener Q&A

We answer questions on how to share important information before you even get an interview and how that impacts moving forward and receiving offers.

Replay for the Live Youtube Q&A. Listener Questions and Answers about being confident without seeming arrogant, second job interviews, jobs that say they are stressful, handling multiple offers & interviews, and more!

The Job Interview Question, "Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work and how you dealt with it." breaks interviews. Fail it, and you head toward the bottom of the list. Answer well, and you'll stand out - even from other candidates with better skills.In this episode, I share the mistakes people make when answering this, how to get it right, and five answer examples and templates you can use.

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A free live masterclass on August 19 featuring three career experts and ME!! Sharing strategies to recover from a layoff, rebuild confidence, and get hired fast — with Q&A included.

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Feeling stuck in your job or unsure how to pivot careers? In this episode, career strategist Stephen Short shares 20+ years of experience helping people find fulfilling work—and ace interviews along the way. Whether you're job hunting, considering a career change, or aiming for a promotion, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable strategies.

You’ll learn:

• Why 50% of people feel professionally stuck—and how to change that
• The 2 key qualities every interviewer is really looking for
• Why long interview processes may signal red flags about a company
• How to identify your true transferable skills (especially if you're pivoting industries)
• What separates the 99% of frustrated job seekers from the top 1% who land great roles
• How to use assessments to clarify your next move (without relying on buzzword tests)
• A free tool that gives you a short list of careers you'll actually enjoy

Plus, download Stephen’s free ebook “Your Next Career” for tools, interview tips, and clarity on what’s next.

What attitude should you have for your interview? Confident? Nervous? Humble? Smart?

In this listener Q&A, we cover the difference between feeling and attitude and how to have the right mindset for your interview.