The Career School Podcast
Welcome to The Career School Podcast, your go-to podcast for mid-to-senior level corporate professionals seeking to unlock the secrets of elevating their careers. If you're dreaming of securing that coveted role at a company that truly resonates with you, or if you're eager to pivot without hitting the reset button, you're in the right place.
I'm here to unveil the insider insights on personal and professional development that will set you apart. Say goodbye to the overwhelming and exasperating job search. Join me on this journey to boost your confidence, reduce stress, and land that new job you've been longing for.
Episodes
36 episodes
Reasons You're Convincing Yourself You Need To Stay In Your Current Role
In this episode, Ebony explores the reasons why people often stay in unfulfilling jobs despite a fear of change. Drawing on her experiences with clients, she discusses the impact of the fear of the unknown, comfort with familiarity, and self-do...
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Episode 35
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25:30
How 3 Questions Can Help You Save Time In Your Job Search
Ebony Joyce shares strategies for career growth and job changes. She emphasizes self-reflection, exploring internal opportunities, leveraging current resources, and identifying red flags in potential work environments. Eb...
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Episode 34
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19:15
3 Questions To Ask Before You Leave Your Current Role
In today's episode Ebony discusses three critical questions you should ask yourself before beginning your job search. These questions are designed to help you gain clarity and formulate a strategic, intentional plan. The episode cov...
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Episode 33
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19:03
5 Ways Lack Of Clarity Might Be Showing Up In The Job Search
In this episode, Ebony shares tips for setting realistic expectations and managing burnout during the job search process. She advises setting timelines, limits, and regular breaks to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Ebony emphasizes the i...
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Episode 32
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27:59
5 Ways To Reduce Burnout In The Job Search
This episode, Ebony shares tips for setting realistic expectations and managing burnout during the job search process. She advises setting timelines, limits, and regular breaks to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Ebony emphasizes the impo...
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Episode 31
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19:24
How To Get More Visibility On LinkedIn
This episode delves into strategies for job seekers wishing to increase their visibility on LinkedIn without compromising their current employment status. Ebony discusses five key strategies: optimizing your LinkedIn profile, engagi...
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Episode 30
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17:41
How To Move Past Negative Work Experiences And Toxic Work Environments
In this episode, Ebony Joyce talks about how to move past negative work experiences and toxic work environments before starting a new job search. She covers reflecting on past experiences, seeking closure, learning lessons, focusing on achievem...
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Episode 29
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22:30
Is It Time To Move Up Or Move Out Of My Current Role?
In this episode, Ebony discusses factors to consider when deciding whether to stay in your current career or move on to something new. Ebony talks about five pillars to evaluate: job satisfaction and fulfillment, career goals and as...
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Episode 28
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17:37
How to Avoid Bad Manager in Your Job Search?
In this episode, Ebony provides valuable insights and tips on how to avoid landing a job with a bad manager. From leveraging research to asking the right questions during the interview process, she shares actionable strategies to help job seeke...
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Episode 27
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18:28
Massive vs Passive Action
In this episode, Ebony talks about the difference between passive and massive action. Passive action is consuming, like watching videos or reading blogs, but doesn't lead to results. Massive action is creating, like applying to jobs...
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Episode 26
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14:09
How To Audit Your Job Search Process To Gain More Success
In this episode, Ebony encourages conducting daily audits of one's job search progress, focusing on results achieved rather than just actions taken. Many people fail to track their progress, making it hard to know what's working....
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Episode 25
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28:22
Why Is Job Searching So Hard Right Now?
In this episode, Ebony sheds light on why landing a job might be taking longer than anticipated in today's competitive landscape.From navigating economic downturns to optimizing resumes and honing interviewing skills, Ebony sh...
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Episode 24
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23:48
How Loyalty Is Keeping You Stuck And How To Move Forward
In this episode,Ebony delves into the intricate dynamics of loyalty in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of creating one's own job security and shares insights on reducing burnout during the career search. Ebon...
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Episode 23
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21:15
The Career Cupid: Love and career Success Strategies
Ebony shares her engagement news and discusses her upcoming wedding planning process.Ebony talks about the similarities between love/relationships and careers in terms of growth, development, investment, goal-setting, and vision. She emp...
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Episode 22
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26:31
Client Success Interview With Bricesin Scott
Today's guest is Bricesin Scott. He is a motivational speaker. He worked a nine to five job. He started working as a digital analyst or digital coordinator. And I moved from being a digital coordinator to being an IT Analyst. Th...
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Episode 21
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15:05
What you need to know about salary negotiations with Yasmeen Duncan
Today's guest is Yasmeem Duncan. Yasmeen is currently serving as the Chief People Officer at Magnolia Bakery. Prior to this, they founded the Sisterhood Society for Women of Color, a safe-space community support group aimed at nurturing and emp...
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Episode 20
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44:13
Are You Creating Self-sabotage With Your Career?
In this episode, Ebony discussed self-sabotage in careers.She talked about common reasons for self-sabotage such as fear of failure, fear of success, perfectionism, comfort with familiarity, feeling like an imposter, and not developing a suppor...
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Episode 19
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35:53
Personal Peaks, Professional Plateaus
In this episode, Ebony discusses the difference between personal and professional growth. If you are growing personally but not professionally, it may be time to reassess your career path.Ebony provides several steps someone can take if ...
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Episode 18
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35:23
Reasons you're Convincing Yourself you need to stay in your current role
In this episode, Ebony explores the reasons why people often stay in unfulfilling jobs despite a fear of change. Drawing on her experiences with clients, she discusses the impact of the fear of the unknown, comfort with familiarity, and self-do...
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Episode 17
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25:30
Decoding your career dilemmas -What to do when you don't know where to start
Ebony discusses various tips and frameworks for career planning, such as doing self-assessments, auditing one's current skills and role, and considering lifestyle factors and environmental fit when considering a career change or pivot.
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Episode 16
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24:06
Workplace predictions for 2024
Ebony provides job predictions and career insights for 2024. Key points include an increased focus on in-person relationships, the implementation of salary transparency laws in certain states, and predictions for labor market trends. <...
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Episode 15
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26:29
5 Steps to Close the Year with Impact
Ebony discusses doing a career year-in-review and setting goals for 2024. Ebony provided questions and steps for attendees to reflect on their 2023 career and plan for 2024.Key Takeaway:Year-end review for ca...
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Episode 14
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20:29
What To Do When You Feel Stuck In Your Job Search
In this episode, Ebony discusses feeling stuck in careers and provides tips on adjusting mindset, making adjustments, taking responsibility, and getting help to become unstuck.Key Takeaway:Overcoming career stagnation and fin...
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Episode 13
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30:58