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From Cringe To Career Growth: How To Do The Things That Feel Embarrassing

Cringe has become a powerful force in corporate life. Not the genuinely unprofessional behavior that deserves criticism, but the hot flush of embarrassment we feel when we imagine colleagues rolling their eyes at our ambition. In this week's newsletter and podcast episode, I unpack how that fear ...

Dec 08, 2025

Leaving On Your Terms: Legal Realities, Smart Moves, And Confident Decisions In Toxic Workplaces

For executives and senior professionals working in toxic workplaces, the stakes are high. Your compensation is tied to performance and brand. Your reputation travels quickly across sectors. And when cultures sour, the boundary between professional challenge and personal wellbeing can blur. We are...

Oct 20, 2025

When CEOs Stumble: Lessons in Ca reer Recovery and Reputation Management

The personal and professional lives of leaders are constantly under scrutiny. The line between personal choices and professional consequences has never been thinner. We’ve seen high-profile CEOs forced to step down after relationships with colleagues became public knowledge, leaving behind a trai...

Sep 22, 2025

The Hidden Job Market is Right in Front of You: Here's How to Access It.

The hidden job market will likely grow as companies seek to hire more efficiently and strategically. Executive searches, leadership roles, and strategic positions are increasingly filled through direct referrals, recruiter networks, and internal promotions. LinkedIn searches are now an important ...

May 06, 2025

Most job search advice is built for people in their 20s and 30s.

Most job search advice is built for people in their 20s and 30s. But what happens when you’ve built a career and suddenly find yourself invisible? This week’s episode is for corporate professionals over 40 navigating one of the toughest job markets we’ve seen in a decade. If that’s you, here’s th...

Apr 15, 2025

Small Business Thinking for Big Career Change

As professionals rethink their careers in 2025, a quiet transformation is unfolding. More and more executives and senior leaders are stepping out of traditional corporate structures and stepping into new territory: small businesses, entrepreneurial ventures, and growth-stage companies. This wee...

Apr 09, 2025

Hiring is happening, but it’s slow, selective, and risk-averse

In April 2025, experienced corporate professionals in the United States and Australia, my biggest client and podcast markets, are navigating a cautious and competitive job market shaped by economic pressure and political transitions. In the U.S., GDP growth has slowed to around 2.2%, with persist...

by Renata Bernarde — Mar 31, 2025

No one is more responsible for your career than you.

Self-leadership is the practice of intentionally influencing your thoughts and behaviors to achieve your objectives. It involves setting personal goals, self-motivation, and self-direction. In 2025, self-leadership is no longer optional for corporate professionals. In a world where organizational...

by Renata Bernarde — Mar 25, 2025

Most job seekers don't fully understand how hiring works

You may have noticed a fresh look and feel to this newsletter. That’s because we’re making a shift. Since its inception over 5 years ago, this newsletter evolved from a quick update about our latest episode of The Job Hunting Podcast. I hope you'll agree that it has become a powerful resource pac...

by Renata Bernarde — Mar 04, 2025

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