The Career Consigliere
A candid, down-to-earth, no BS, and mildly humorous discussion on navigating life in the corporate world. Join us for a conversation on a variety of career-related topics designed for those working what you would consider "white collar jobs" in decent-sized corporations. We'll take you through a full gamut of topics: applying for a job, resume writing, interview strategies, negotiating job offers, and a whole bunch of other useful insights and perspectives for navigating the corporate job scene.
Episodes
40 episodes
Episode 40: Asking for a Raise (Part 3)
Today, we conclude our series on asking for a raise with some real-life stories. You'll hear all about how this conversation can go extremely well, and also tremendously terrible, and the outcome you get depends entirely on how you handle...
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Episode 40
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30:35
Episode 39: Asking for a Raise (Part 2)
We continue our series on asking for a raise with part 2: Having the meeting with your manager. This is the big showdown, the moment you've waited for - it all comes down to this. The outcome of this conversation will determin...
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Episode 39
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36:40
Episode 38: Asking for a Raise (Part 1)
It's one of the most highly confrontational, uncomfortable, and feared conversations we'll ever have: Asking for a raise. And the outcome you get has just as much to do with how you approach the subject, as it does with your perform...
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Episode 38
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35:48
Episode 37: Extended Stays with One Organization
Every organization has that person that's been around for 40 years. They're an expert, they know everyone, and they're usually pretty well-respected. But is this a good thing? Could you be missing out by not playing the job ma...
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Episode 37
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29:16
Episode 36: Crazy Behavior at the Office
Organizations are filled with people, and people aren't perfect. At some point, everyone misses a meeting, sends the report late, or forgets to copy someone on an email - all to be expected. But work in the corporate world long enou...
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Episode 36
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30:13
Episode 35: Turn Your Paycheck into Freedom
The money we earn from our time at the office is what allows us to enjoy life. But if we're not strategic with what we bring home, things can go off the rails. And when that happens, we wind up in shackles, completely dependent on our emp...
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Episode 35
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30:01
Episode 34: A Healthy Relationship with Remote Work
Starting around the early 2000s, remote work grew steadily in popularity. Then, for obvious reasons, it went off the charts in 2020. Odds are it's not going anywhere, and that's good news for many in the corporate world. But, ...
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Episode 34
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44:29
Episode 33: Work-Life Boundaries
Today, the average person has more things competing for their time than ever before. And for those in the corporate world, work tends to be very high on that list. But if we're not careful about where work ends and personal time beg...
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Episode 33
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30:31
Episode 32: Realities of Virtual Work
Virtual work, at least to some degree, has become very widespread in most corporate jobs. But just how common is it? Is it good? Is it bad?? Do companies smile or frown upon it???In this episode, we'll dive into ...
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Episode 32
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36:49
Episode 31: Meetings the Right Way - The Post-Mortem Phase
Your meeting is finally over. But not so fast, you're not done yet! What comes next? How do you manage expectations and keep all your attendees on the same page?Today's episode ends our meeting series with the "Post mo...
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Episode 31
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23:45
Episode 30: Meetings the Right Way - The Execution Phase
You've done everything you possibly can to set up the meeting: invites are sent, content has been created, and the agenda is in order. Now what? It's time to deliver!Today our meeting series continues with a focus on t...
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Episode 30
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29:27
Episode 29: Meetings the Right way - The Set-up Phase
Although there are a lot of useless meetings, let's face it: they're still a necessary part of our day. And when it comes time to collaborate, we need to do it as effectively and efficiently as possible.This episode kicks of...
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Episode 29
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31:17
Episode 28: Most Meetings are Useless
Does looking at your work calendar remind you of playing Tetris back in the day? Just a bunch of colored blocks taking up all the real estate on the screen in front of you? It's great that you're popular at the office, but do you re...
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Episode 28
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22:53
Episode 27: Meetings Can REALLY Cost You!
The higher up the corporate ladder you go, you can expect to collaborate with your colleagues a whole lot more. And as a result? Your work calendar will fill up with meeting, after meeting, after meeting.But have you ever th...
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Episode 27
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19:03
Episode 26: The True Cost of Hiring
It's way more than just lunch during the interview: hiring a new employee presents an IMMENSE cost to a corporation, in ways that you've probably never considered.Join us for a breakdown of what these expenses are, and how much co...
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Episode 26
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36:10
Episode 25: Leaving a Job Prematurely: Who's Responsible?
You've only been in a job for 2 months, and already you're thinking about jumping ship. But why are you feeling this way? What's going on?In this episode, Jimmy walks you through some of the more common reasons why people mi...
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Episode 25
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46:12
Episode 24: The Truth About Job Hoppers
Corporate job hoppers get a bad rap, and in many cases, justifiably so. But a lot of the time, there's more going on here than most people realize.In this episode, Jimmy walks you through some of the most common circumstances behi...
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Episode 24
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46:08
Episode 23: The First 90 Days on the Job
Nothing is more critical than the first 90 days on the job. This small window of time sets the tone for the entire rest of your experience in that position, and with that organization. So what should we know about this ever-importan...
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Episode 23
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46:20
Episode 22: What You'll (Actually) Bring Home
That offer sounds damn good: you and the company agree on a nice fat salary, and immediately you start planning vacations, eyeing up new cars, and spending the loot before it's even in-hand. But then you get your first paycheck........
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Episode 22
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36:27
Episode 21: Cringeworthy Corporate Jargon
You've heard them thousands of times: those ultra-corporate references, metaphors, and turns of phrase that make you scrunch your face. Yet, despite sounding like nails on a chalkboard, most of us still use them anyway.Join ...
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Episode 21
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33:31
Episode 20: Bad Things Happen When You Don't Negotiate
What happens when you don't negotiate salary in a job offer? Hopefully this episode is the only time you ever have to find out.Jimmy will take you through a story of a real-life story involving a failed negotiation, and all the fa...
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Episode 20
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36:10
Episode 19: Why Companies Ghost You
Just when you thought ghosting only happened in text messages and dating apps, think again: yes, this heinous act has infiltrated the corporate world as well. Join Jimmy for a candid conversation all about ghosting during th...
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Episode 19
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35:39
Episode 18: Non-salary Considerations in a Job Offer
It's true: money makes the world go 'round. And nobody's denying that green is front-and-center on everyone's mind when evaluating a job offer. But at the same time, money isn't everything. Yes, there are a lot ...
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Episode 18
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45:46
Episode 17: Salary Negotiation
The paycheck we get every two weeks is our bread and butter. It's what keeps us going and fuels every other aspect of our lives. Yet, far too many people get shortchanged on what they're bringing home.Join Jimmy as he starts...
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Episode 17
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47:11
Episode 16: Lessons We Learn from "Office Space"
For anyone who knows corporate life, "Office Space" is one of the greatest films of all time. And in addition to the legendary one-liners and unforgettable characters, there is a tremendous amount of timeless wisdom and lessons we can lea...
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Episode 16
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40:56