The Flourish Careers Podcast

Welcome to season 13! Have you ever noticed how hard it is to see the bigger picture when you’re standing right in the middle of something?

In this first episode of Season 13, I’m sharing how one conversation helped me see that the In Season planner wasn’t simply one part of my work... the idea behind it was the work.

That realization led to Career Growth in Seasons: a more natural way to understand how our careers move through seasons of growth, reflection, rest, and renewal.

We’ll explore the Myth of the Endless Summer, why we don’t need the same things from our careers all the time, and how perspective can help us tell the difference between a difficult week and a bigger pattern.

Perspective is In Season ✨

A new rhythm: The Flourish Careers Podcast is shifting to a twice-monthly rhythm, with new episodes releasing on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Some seasons call for a different pace and deeper conversations, and this one feels like an invitation to slow down and listen with more intention. 

🍃 Take the Quiz: What Career Season Are You In? Discover Your Season 

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We made it to the #1 most-loved episode of all time... and by a landslide 🎉 Interview prep: Tell me about a time you made a mistake. 

Here's the thing: this question is designed to reveal how self-aware you are (it's not meant to trip you up). And when you know how to respond to it, it becomes one of the most powerful moments in your entire interview.

We've arrived at Listener Favorite #2 🎉  How to Make a Fabulous First Impression at Your New Job 

The first 90 days of a new job will set the tone for everything that follows. Whether you're walking into a brand new office or logging into your first remote team call, the early days of a new role carry so much weight. 

This episode is the guide I wish everyone had on their first day. Plus—the story of my own unforgettable first day that involves keys, a car, and a brick. You'll want to hear it 😆

We made it to the Top 3 🎉

At #3 on our listener fave countdown is How to Refresh + Realign Your Energy at Work.

Have you ever considered an energy strategy at work? We were never meant to operate at the same intensity year-round. Our work moves in seasons, and our energy does too. The more we honor that, the more sustainable and more enjoyable our careers become.

Today, we're revisiting the five dimensions of energy, what throws them off, and how to come back into alignment when work has pulled you out of it.

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Coming in at #4 on our Top 12 Listener Favorites is How to Discuss Time Off in Job Interviews, and this proves just how much the landscape has shifted.

Coming in at #5 on our Top 12 Listener Favorites is the episode you will bookmark for the moment you need it most.

Coming in at #6 on our Top 12 Listener Favorites is the episode I get asked about more than almost any other. Do you even need a cover letter anymore? And if you do, what on earth do you say?

Here's the truth: the stuffy, formal cover letter has had its day. But the job seekers who stand out are not the ones with the most polished AI-generated templates. I'll show you what's working now, the right way to use AI (hint: not as a ghostwriter), and a voice-to-text trick that makes drafting feel effortless.

Free Gift: Cover Letter Checklist 

Coming in at #7 on our Top 12 Listener Favorites is the episode that feels even more relevant now than the day it aired: How To Craft Your Professional Brand.

In the age of AI, your voice and your story are your edge. When applications can be generated in seconds and resumes start to sound the same, your differentiation comes down to you—your voice, your perspective, and how clearly you show up.

This season of The Flourish Careers Podcast is part celebration and part reset. We're revisiting your top 12 most-loved episodes! Coming in at #8 on our Top 12 Listener Favorites is my conversation with career coach Yolanda Owens—an episode that keeps finding new listeners because the discomfort around money talk hasn't gone away. It's just evolved. ✨  Salary transparency is still one of the most emotionally charged topics in the workplace.  

🥂 To celebrate these most loved episodes, I'm giving away a complimentary In Season planner! 

P.S. This is for US-based listeners only (I learned a lesson the hard way that shipping internationally doesn't work 🫠). Also, this giveaway is for 2026 only (in case you're listening in the future).

Here’s to your next best season 🌿

🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

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Welcome back to the Top 12 Listener Favorites Countdown! #9 is one of the most personal episodes in the entire catalog. This is the very first episode of The Flourish Careers Podcast, and it's rooted in my own story. The moments in my career where, on paper, everything looked right… But internally, something felt off. That realization of "This works… but it doesn't feel like me anymore."

🥂 To celebrate these most loved episodes, I'm giving away a complimentary In Season planner! 

P.S. This is for US-based listeners only (I learned a lesson the hard way that shipping internationally doesn't work 🫠). Also, this giveaway is for 2026 only (in case you're listening in the future).

Here’s to your next best season 🌿

🖋️ For detailed show notes, visit the Flourish Careers Blog

🌟 Stay in touch! Newsletter | LinkedIn | Instagram