The 2 Best The Career Contessa Podcast Episodes
1) How to Be Productive By Harnessing Motivation
We live in a culture obsessed with maximizing personal productivity and we dream about a 4-hour work week but, we’re also a culture that wastes, on average, 32 hours a month in meetings deemed “a wast...Show More
2) Debbie Sterling: Disrupting the Pink Aisle
Meet Debbie Sterling, the Founder and CEO of GoldieBlox and a woman disrupting the pink aisle.For many women, our childhood toys consisted of Barbies, kitchen sets, and other variations of princess ob...Show More
3) The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor
Great leadership starts with managing yourself. Harvard professor Margaret C. Andrews shares why lack of self-awareness derails careers, how emotional intelligence shapes leadership at every stage, an...Show More
4) How to Stop Worrying About Money
Money stress isn’t a personal failure—it’s a systems problem. In this episode, Lauren welcomes back Jesse Mecham, founder of You Need A Budget (YNAB), to unpack why so many high-achieving women still ...Show More
5) Laid Off? 3 Things to Do Immediately
Getting laid off can feel overwhelming—but knowing what to do next can make all the difference. Greg Lawson from California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) breaks down exactly what to do in ...Show More
6) 3 in 30: Marnie’s Entrepreneur Journey
In this episode, Lauren turns the mic on co-host Marnie Lemonik to unpack her journey from corporate professional to Career Coach. Marnie shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she “shot her shot”...Show More
7) Mid-Career and Losing Steam? Let’s Fix That
Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lauren talks with McKinsey senior partner and A CEO for All Seasons coauthor Carolyn Dewar about what to do when your early wins fade a...Show More
8) Why Smart Teams Still Fail
What makes some teams thrive while others struggle? Leadership expert Dr. Vanessa Druskat joins Lauren to share why team success depends on emotional intelligence—not just talent. You’ll learn:Why em...Show More
9) How to Manage in The AI Era
AI is transforming the way work gets done—but great leadership still comes down to people. In this episode of The Career Contessa Podcast, Lauren McGoodwin welcomes back Julie Zhuo, author of The Maki...Show More
10) Why We Click: How to Build Better Bonds at Work and in Life
Why do we instantly “click” with some coworkers and struggle with others? Journalist and bestselling author Kate Murphy discusses the emerging science of interpersonal synchrony—how our brains, bodies...Show More