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Unspoken Career Truths
Need career advice that’s a little more real? Tune in for 10-minute episodes filled with must-know strategies, common pitfalls, and insider tips to help you navigate the workplace with confidence.
Episodes
Unspoken Career TruthsThe Power of Influence: Building Credibility, Trust, and Impact
Influence matters more than job titles sometimes. In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert break down what true…
Unspoken Career TruthsWisdom Under Fire: Hustle Culture
Is hustle culture driving your success or your burnout? In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert debate the hustle…
Unspoken Career TruthsFind Your Buckets: Balance Career, Life, and Fulfillment
Ever feel like you’re trying to “have it all” but still running on empty? In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert…
Unspoken Career TruthsWhich One Is My Water Glass? Business Lunch Etiquette
Business lunches aren’t just about food they’re about first impressions, relationships, and professional etiquette. In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths…
Unspoken Career TruthsBeyond the Resume: How Soft Skills Shape Your Career Success
Forget the buzzwords—soft skills aren’t just nice to have. They’re the superpowers that shape careers. In this episode, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak…
Unspoken Career TruthsWisdom Under Fire: Dress for the Job You Want
It's time for another debate! Is "dress for the job you want" good advice or does it add fuel to an already image-obsessed culture? In this episode of Unspoken…
Unspoken Career TruthsYour Career Is Not a Ladder, It’s a Jungle Gym
Think success means climbing a straight ladder? Think again. In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert share why…
Unspoken Career TruthsHR, Hot Takes, and Workplace Drama
Ever accidentally eavesdrop on someone’s HR call? We did. Hosts Lauren Livak Gilbert and Cara Wood break down a real-life, emotionally charged conversation…
Unspoken Career TruthsEvaluate Your Sphere of Influence to Reign in Workplace Stress
Calling all control freaks - this episode is for you. Hosts Lauren Livak Gilbert and Cara Wood discuss how mapping out where you can have influence can help…
Unspoken Career TruthsWisdom Under Fire: Fake it til You Make it
Let's debate a phrase you might hear everywhere: Can you really fake it til you make it? This is the first in our "Wisdom Under Fire" series where we take…
Unspoken Career TruthsThe Salary Negotiation Playbook They Don’t Hand You at Work
There's a secret to becoming an amazing negotiator and it's not about undermining or outwitting everyone around you. In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths…
Unspoken Career TruthsTime Is Your Currency—Your Calendar Needs a Security Guard
We all get the same 24 hours —but why does it feel like some people are getting so much more done? In this episode of Unspoken Career Truths, hosts Cara Wood…
Unspoken Career TruthsMeet Your New Co-Workers
Welcome to the first episode of Unspoken Career Truths! We are your hosts Cara Wood and Lauren Livak Gilbert and we are here to be your trusted co-workers as…