Episodes

“Be quick to decide…but slow to act.” This isn’t just a pithy saying you nod along to and forget; there’s real weight behind it. It’s a quiet strategy that shows up again and again in fast career growth and strong professiona...

When it comes to AI, a lot of professionals are still telling themselves the same story; “I’ll get around to learning it when I get the chance.” That mindset made sense when AI felt like a curiosity…or a distant threat that m...

I heard a quote on a recent of the Hidden Brain podcast that really hit me. It was so powerful that I had to rewind the podcast just to hear it again. It was simple, almost obvious once you heard it; “Just because you’re scared doesn’t...

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know I like to pull ideas from real situations… not theory, not hypotheticals, but things people are actually living through at work. This week’s episode ca...

As we wrap up the year and head into the holiday season, many of you are taking a well ‑ deserved break—stepping back, recharging, and hopefully celebrating everything you’ve accomplished over the past twelve months. I’m doin...

I hope you’re finding a little space to breathe as we head into the final stretch of the year. This is the season when everything seems to converge at once—deadlines, holidays, planning for next year, and of course, the annua...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the podcast. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and taking some time to recharge. I’m doing the same this week—stepping back for a little rest—but I didn’t want to leave you without ...

We've all experienced it. You're at a training session or a professional meet-up or maybe you're wandering the expo hall at an industry conference. A bit of downtime leads to a quick exchange with the person next to you... fi...

I was talking with someone last week who’s been in the same role for years. Smart person; dependable; someone who always gets things across the finish line. Their question hit me hard because I’ve heard it so many times befor...

This is one of the toughest job markets we’ve seen in a long time. Every week, it feels like another company is announcing sweeping layoffs and tightening their roster. In Episode 53 , I talked through what to do if you sudde...

Today we’re going to dig into a topic that confuses people at every level of the corporate ladder. You’ll hear about it in calibration meetings, in talent reviews, in leadership offsites. Sometimes it’s talked about openly; o...

Do you ever look around your company and notice how certain people always seem to rise together? The boss gets promoted... and like clockwork, a couple of people from their team move up right behind them. You start to wonder....

There’s a moment in every career when you realize... the rules have changed. What used to work doesn’t work anymore. The strategies that once got you noticed, promoted, or rewarded suddenly stop moving the needle. You’re work...

They say if you make yourself indispensable, your job is safe. But what if being the person everyone depends on is quietly holding your career hostage? The Paradox of Being Indispensable You’ve probably heard someone say, “If...

How to Start a Side Hustle Without Sabotaging Your Career A side hustle can feel like freedom — a chance to earn extra income, explore your creativity, and maybe even test-drive that business idea that’s been living in your h...

Every leader has hit this crossroads at some point: a member of your team isn’t hitting the mark. You’ve coached, you’ve encouraged, you’ve given feedback—maybe even tried a few creative workarounds—and yet, nothing seems to ...

At the time of recording, the U.S. government is in the middle of a shutdown. Progress has stalled. Federal employees are stuck in limbo, staring down questions with no answers: *How long will this last? What happens to me? W...

Navigating the First Steps: From School to the Corporate World Many of the topics I cover on this podcast are geared toward people who are further along in their careers—those aiming for that next big promotion or managing te...

Recently, headlines have been buzzing about the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! following comments he made that some considered politically controversial. Now, most of us don’t have a late-night talk show as our p...

Welcome back to Managing A Career, the podcast that helps you put yourself on the fast track for promotion. I’m your host, Layne Robinson. Today’s episode is all about a concept I’m calling the Career Speedrun. If you’re into...

Reframing the Premature Promotion Back in , I tackled the tricky terrain of getting promoted too soon—when the title lands before the readiness does. That episode unpacked the complications that can follow a premature promotion: skill gaps, team...

Has your career quietly veered off course—not with a dramatic crash, but with a slow, almost imperceptible drift? One missed opportunity. One unchallenging role. One “maybe next year” that turned into five. Then one day, you ...

In last week’s podcast episode of the podcast, Episode 105 – Communication Etiquette ( https://managingacareer.com/105 ) , I talked about how seemingly small, everyday actions can shape how others perceive you at work. While ...

On other episodes of the Managing A Career podcast, I tend to focus on the big-picture strategies that can propel your career forward—things like building influence, earning visibility, and positioning yourself for future opp...