The Level Up Podcast

The Level Up Podcast

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The Level Up Podcast episodes

  • Denied a Promotion? It Might Be the Best Thing For Your Career

    Maybe you were told to be patient. Maybe you were told your time was coming. Maybe you kept working harder, hoping the next promotion would finally be yours...but it still hasn't come.

    In this episode, I'm sharing the story of a client who was denied promotion after promotion at the same company. She started questioning herself, wondering what she was missing, and whether things would ever change. Then something happened that completely shifted the trajectory of her career.

    Inside, we talk about:

    • The worry high-achievers have after being passed over

    • Why getting promoted isn't always the win you think it is

    • The surprising opportunity that came after multiple disappointments

    • And what her story might reveal about your own career right now

    If you've ever felt overlooked, undervalued, or stuck waiting for someone else to recognize your potential, this episode is for you.

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    17 min
  • I Did Everything Right. Here's What Actually Got Me Hired in 90 Days.

    Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’ve done everything I was supposed to do… I’ve applied, I’ve updated my resume, I’ve been putting myself out there… so why is nothing working?”

    In today's episode, my client did everything right. He got an MBA. He applied to tons of jobs. He was qualified. And, still wasn't getting offers. He could've easily blamed it on the job market, but he decided to do something else instead.

    We're unpacking:

    • Why he thought he needed to start over and why he was wrong.
    • Why his resume wasn't the real issue keeping him stuck
    • What actually helped him get hired in just 90 days
    • How he landed a job better than expected in this job market
    • Why the company offered $40,000 more to hire him

    If you’ve been in that place where nothing is landing, this episode will show what's actually been standing in your way so that you land a new (and better) job sooner than you think.

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    34 min
  • The Real Feedback They'd Never Tell You After An Interview (& Why You Didn't Land the Role)

    You left the interview feeling like it went well. Then you got the "we've decided to move forward with another candidate" email — with zero explanation.

    In this episode, I'm revealing what recruiters and hiring managers wish they could have told you after the interviews and what you can do differently to turn your interviews into job offers you'll love. If you ever felt gut-wretched and confused after a seemingly good interview landed you a rejection email, this episode will explain it all.

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    20 min
  • Regretting Your New Job? Here’s What to Do Next.

    Have you ever started a new job thinking, this is finally it...only to slowly realize something feels off?

    The title is right, the company looks great on paper, maybe even the pay is better. But the day-to-day doesn’t feel like what you were sold.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what to do when you regret a new job without spiraling, burning bridges, or making another rushed decision.

    If you’ve been second-guessing your new role, this is the smart way to reset while maintaining your sanity at work and positioning yourself for something better.

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    🔑 Ready to tap into the hidden job market & land referrals?

    Here's how to do it even if you don't know anyone.

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    22 min
  • Quit These 5 Chaotic Job Search Habits to Get Hired Faster

    You’re applying, tweaking your resume, researching companies, and telling everyone you’re looking...yet the interviews still aren’t coming.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down five job search habits that feel productive in the moment but are actually keeping you exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck.

    More importantly, I’ll show you what to do instead so you can focus on the strategies that actually help you get hired faster.

    If your job search feels chaotic right now, this episode will help you do less and get better responses and opportunities you'll love.

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    28 min
  • Your LinkedIn Might Be Costing You Job Interviews (Here’s How to Know)

    Your LinkedIn might be working against you and you don't even know it.

    Because you could be showing up in searches, getting viewed by recruiters...and being passed on without ever knowing why.

    In this episode, I’m walking you through how to spot the subtle signs your LinkedIn isn’t doing its job, and what needs to shift so it actually starts opening doors instead of closing them.

    If interviews haven’t been coming in the way they should or if you're getting the wrong interview requests in your inbox, this is where to look first.

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    Leave a quick review, screenshot it, and DM it to me on Instagram @thenewemployees.

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    19 min
  • No One's Hiring? Here's How Smart Candidates Are Getting Hired.

    Have you been side-eyeing the job market, questioning whether it's even worth trying to get another job right now?

    If you've been applying to jobs, doing what you’re supposed to do… and still not getting responses, it's tempting to blame the job market. And, while it is rough right now, there are very specific ways top candidates are still getting interviews and offers in today’s market.

    In this episode, we’re unpacking:

    • One of the most powerful ways to land job interviews that you could be using the wrong way
    • Why most jobs never get posted and how to find out about them anyway
    • What kind of applications actually get the hiring managers attention and how to avoid the ones that don't

    If you’ve been feeling like nothing is working right now, this episode will change how you approach your entire job search.

    Want the secret code I mentioned in today's episode?

    Leave a quick review, screenshot it, and DM it to me on Instagram @thenewemployees.

    NEXT STEPS:

    📌 Ready to land a role where you're seen, valued, and thriving?

    Learn more about careerREDEFINED.

    🔑 Interested in Private 1:1 Coaching?

    Apply and book an alignment call here.

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    23 min
  • You’re Not Stuck in Your Career (You’re Thinking About It Wrong)

    Have you been telling yourself you’re stuck because you’ve been in the same industry for years?

    If your years of experience is starting to feel like a disadvantage, you’re not stuck — you’re looking at your experience the wrong way. And in this episode, we’re challenging that narrative.

    Inside, we’re breaking down:

    • Why your experience isn’t limiting you (even if it feels like it is)
    • How to identify the skills that actually transfer into your next role
    • The mistake most people make when trying to pivot
    • How to position your background so it's not something you have to explain away

    If you’ve been quietly questioning your next move but don’t know how to connect the dots, this episode will help you see your career differently, and more importantly, move differently.

    Want the secret code I mentioned in today's episode?

    Leave a quick review, take a screenshot, and DM it to me on Instagram @thenewemployees. I'll send you the secret code to save hundreds on the careerREDEFINED roadmap that's helped others land roles at Google, LinkedIn, Spotify and more, so that you land a new role without sacrificing your salary, sanity or hard work.

    NEXT STEPS:

    📌 Ready to land a role where you're seen, valued, and thriving?

    Learn more about careerREDEFINED.

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    Attend my FREE Dream Job Class.

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    17 min
  • The Underrated Way to Pivot Your Career Without Starting Over in 2026

    Most people think pivoting their career means starting from scratch. New industry, new skills, new everything. But what if the smartest move you could make right now has nothing to do with starting over.

    In today's episode we're talking about the quickest pivot you can make in your career right now, plus:

    • Why your next career move doesn't have to be a major leap
    • The most historically stable industries that should be on your radar
    • The simple shift that will make any industry take notice
    • Why your current experience is worth more than you think

    Want the secret code I mentioned in today's episode?

    Leave a quick review, take a screenshot, and DM it to me on Instagram @thenewemployees. I'll send you the secret code to save hundreds on the careerREDEFINED roadmap that's helped others land roles at Google, LinkedIn, Spotify and more, so that you land a new role without sacrificing your salary, sanity or hard work.

    NEXT STEPS:

    🔑 Want to attend my free Dream Job Class?

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    📌 Ready to go all in and land a new job with my guidance?

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    16 min
  • Your Company Might Be Planning Layoffs in 2026 — Here's How to Tell

    You're watching the headlines. Oracle. Amazon. Meta. And you can't help but wonder...could my company be next?

    Here's the thing: layoffs rarely come out of nowhere. The signs show up weeks (sometimes months) before the email does. And if you know what to look for, you can get ahead of it before the email shows up in your inbox. 

    In this episode, you'll walk away knowing:

    • The subtle signals most employees miss until it's too late
    • The specific moves to make when you notice a layoff is coming
    • The exact websites to follow to know before the layoff makes the news
    • Why idly waiting is the one thing you can't afford to do right now

    Follow-up episodes worth listening to next:

    🎧 This Is How to Bounce Back After a Layoff Without Spiraling or Settling

    🎧 How to Build a Career That Survives Layoffs, Reorgs, and AI

    🎧 5 Critical Steps to Future-Proof Your Career In Today's Economy

    NEXT STEPS: 

    📌 Ready to land a role where you're seen, valued, and thriving? 

    Learn more about careerREDEFINED.

    🔑 Curious but want a sneak peek first? 

    Attend my FREE Dream Job Class. 

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    24 min

About The Level Up Podcast

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Ever find yourself scrolling LinkedIn, wondering how everyone else seems to land jobs they actually love—while you’re stuck in a role that drains you? Do you bounce between “I know I’m…

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