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The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your Company
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo explores the art of advancing your career without changing employers. Lucas and Luna dissect real cases of lateral moves, internal transfers, and role expansions that keep high performers inside their organizations. Each episode examines the hidden dynamics of internal mobility: how to spot unadvertised opportunities, navigate political undercurrents, and pitch a new role to decision-makers who already know your work. Lucas brings journalistic rigor—citing…
Episodes
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyNegotiating a Start Date Grace Period for Internal Transfers
Episode 52 of The Internal Move Podcast explores a rarely discussed but critical aspect of internal transfers: negotiating a start date grace period. Hosts…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyWhy Internal Transfers Often Skip Onboarding and How to Fix It
Episode 51 of The Internal Move Podcast explores a hidden risk of internal transfers: the missing onboarding. Lucas and Luna share why internal hires are often…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow an Internal Transfer Can Help You Build Future References
In this milestone 50th episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a rarely discussed but powerful benefit of internal transfers: building…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Gain Mentorship Without Formality
Lucas and Luna explore a rarely discussed internal transfer benefit: securing mentorship from senior leaders who would never formally commit to a mentoring…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Escape a Bad Manager
Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest career moves: using an internal transfer to leave a toxic or mismatched manager without burning bridges. They break…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Secure a Retention Bonus
Episode 47 of The Internal Move Podcast explores a rarely discussed tactic: negotiating a retention bonus as part of an internal transfer. Lucas and Luna break…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow an Internal Transfer Can Protect Your Career During an RIF
Episode 46 of The Internal Move Podcast. Lucas and Luna look at how internal transfers can serve as a shield during layoffs. They discuss the…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Gain International Experience
Episode 45 explores a powerful yet often overlooked internal mobility strategy: using an internal transfer to gain international experience without leaving…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Access Unlisted Jobs
Episode 44 of The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore the hidden job market inside your own company. Not every open role gets posted —…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyThe Hidden Power of Internal Transfer Reference Calls
Lucas and Luna dive into a rarely discussed internal transfer tactic: conducting reference calls with people in your target role before you apply. They explore…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Test a New Function Before Committing
Episode 42 of The Internal Move Podcast explores how to use a short-term internal transfer or project assignment as a low-risk trial run for a new function…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Build Leadership Skills Without the Title
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a counterintuitive career strategy: building leadership competencies through an internal…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer for a Career Pivot Without a Pay Cut
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how to pivot your career within your current company without sacrificing salary. They…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Break Into Product Management
Episode 39 of The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo explores how to land a product management role without leaving your company. Lucas and Luna walk through a…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Reset Your Reputation
Episode 38 of The Internal Move Podcast tackles one of the trickiest aspects of a lateral move: leaving your old reputation behind. Lucas and Luna explore why…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Build a Personal Board of Directors
Most people think a board of directors is just for CEOs and startups. In this episode, Lucas and Luna argue that assembling your own personal board — a small…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use a Stay Interview Before Your Internal Transfer
Episode 36 of The Internal Move Podcast explores a counterintuitive strategy: scheduling a stay interview with your current manager before you even apply for…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyInternal Transfer Salary Negotiation Traps
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna reveal the hidden traps in internal transfer salary negotiations. They dissect how most employees…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Gain Cross-Functional Skills
Lucas and Luna explore how an internal transfer can be the fastest way to acquire cross-functional skills without leaving your company. They examine the case…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Increase Your Compensation
Episode 33 of The Internal Move Podcast explores a rarely discussed angle: using an internal transfer to boost your pay. Lucas and Luna break down why internal…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use a Career Coach for Your Internal Transfer
Episode 32 of The Internal Move Podcast explores when and how to hire a career coach specifically for an internal transfer. Lucas and Luna discuss the key…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Negotiate an Internal Transfer Like a New Hire
Episode 31 of The Internal Move Podcast explores a counterintuitive strategy: negotiating your internal transfer as if you were a new external hire. Lucas and…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyInternal Transfer Career Lattice Strategy
Lucas and Luna dive into the career lattice concept as an alternative to the traditional career ladder for internal transfers. They use the example of a…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Change Your Career Trajectory
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how an internal transfer can fundamentally shift your career trajectory — not just a…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use a Career Sniper on Your Internal Move
Episode 28 of The Internal Move Podcast dives into the 'career sniper' — a targeted internal job hunt that bypasses broad applications. Lucas and…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Rebrand Yourself
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how to strategically rebrand yourself for an internal transfer without starting from…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer to Escape a Bad Manager
Lucas and Luna tackle one of the trickiest career dilemmas: how to transfer internally when your current manager is the reason you want to leave. They break…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use an Internal Transfer as a Career Reset
Episode 25 of The Internal Move Podcast explores a fresh angle: using an internal transfer not just for a promotion or lateral move, but as a deliberate career…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use a Career Sniper on Your Internal Move
Episode 24 of The Internal Move Podcast. Lucas and Luna explore the concept of the 'career sniper' — a trusted colleague inside your company who can…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Map Your Internal Move with a Career Lattice
Lucas and Luna explore the 'career lattice' as an alternative to the traditional career ladder. Using the case of a marketing manager at Procter &…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use a Sabbatical for an Internal Transfer
Episode 22 of The Internal Move Podcast explores how to use a company sabbatical as a strategic bridge to an internal transfer. Lucas and Luna break down the…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Test an Internal Transfer Before You Commit
Episode 21 of The Internal Move Podcast tackles the 'internal transfer trial' — a low-risk way to preview a new role before formally committing…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use a Reverse Mentor for Your Internal Transfer
Lucas and Luna explore the counterintuitive strategy of using a reverse mentor—a junior colleague who can teach you about a new department’s culture, tools…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Rebrand Yourself for an Internal Transfer
Episode 19 of The Internal Move Podcast tackles a career blind spot: when your internal reputation lags behind your current skill set. Lucas and Luna discuss…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyYour Internal Transfer References Are Wrong
When you apply for an internal move, your manager is usually the first person the hiring manager calls — which can tank your chances before you even interview…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Use Shadow Work for Internal Transfers
Episode 17 of The Internal Move Podcast explores the untapped power of shadowing. Lucas and Luna dive into how job shadowing, often dismissed as a low-stakes…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyYour Internal Transfer Probation Period Is a Trap
Episode 16 of The Internal Move Podcast exposes the hidden trap lurking inside most internal transfer offers: the extended probation period. Lucas and Luna…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyThe Internal Transfer Noncompete You Signed Years Ago
Episode 15 of The Internal Move Podcast dives into a hidden career trap: the noncompete clause you signed when you joined your current company — years before…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyThe Internal Transfer Resume You Should Never Submit
Most people treat an internal transfer like an external job hunt: they polish their resume, write a cover letter, and wait for HR to call back. But Lucas and…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Exit Your Internal Role Without Burning Bridges
Leaving an internal role is harder than leaving an external one — your former manager, teammates, and stakeholders don't disappear; they become your…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Leverage Your Internal Network for Hidden Roles
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the power of your internal network to uncover roles that never get posted publicly. They…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyWhen Your Internal Transfer Gets a Surprise Pay Cut
Episode 11 of The Internal Move Podcast tackles a painful reality: internal transfers that come with a pay cut. Lucas and Luna break down the specific scenario…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Handle the Internal Transfer Counteroffer
You get a job offer from another company, you tell your boss you're leaving, and suddenly your current employer offers you more money, a new title, or a…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Negotiate Your Internal Transfer Like an External Hire
Most employees walk into internal transfer conversations as if they have no leverage. Lucas and Luna unpack why that instinct is wrong — and how a 2025 Gartner…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyThe Internal Referral You Already Have
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore a career mobility strategy that's hiding in plain sight: using your current…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyThe Internal Transfer Salary Trap You Never Saw Coming
Episode 7 of The Internal Move Podcast tackles a quiet but costly mistake: accepting an internal transfer without renegotiating your compensation. Lucas and…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Build Visibility Before You Apply for an Internal Role
In Episode 6 of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna tackle the uncomfortable truth that most internal candidates apply too early—before they've…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyWhy Your Internal Transfer Request Keeps Getting Ghosted
Lucas and Luna unpack the invisible barrier blocking internal transfers: the 'unwritten veto.' Drawing on a 2025 LinkedIn survey showing 62 percent…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyThe Case Against the Internal Transfer Cold Pitch
In this episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore why most employees approach internal transfers wrong — by asking for a job before building…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyThe Hidden Cost of Internal Mobility You Are Not Tracking
Episode 3 of The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo takes on a blind spot most companies ignore: the financial, cultural, and productivity drag of internal…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyHow to Map Your Internal Career Without a Job Ladder
Most companies don't have a transparent career ladder anymore, especially in tech and fast-growing firms. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how to…
The Internal Move Podcast with Fexingo: Lateral Roles, Internal Transfers, and Staying at Your CompanyWhy 84 Percent of Internal Hires Fail Within 18 Months
In the premiere episode of The Internal Move Podcast, Lucas and Luna dissect a startling statistic from a 2025 CareerBuilder study: 84% of internal hires fail…