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  • Episode 4: Kate Murphy Image
    January 27, 2026
    Why We Click: How to Build Better Bonds at Work and in Life
    Episode 4: Kate Murphy

    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, and behavior subconsciously sync with the people around us.

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  • What To Do Each Quarter to Advance Your Career Year-Round Image
    January 20, 2026
    What To Do Each Quarter to Advance Your Career Year-Round
    Episode 3: Michelle Schafer

    If you’ve ever started the year with big career goals—only to lose steam by spring—this episode is for you. Career coach Michelle Schafer shares her quarterly career playbook: a simple, structured approach to keep your professional growth on track all year long. Learn how to break your goals into manageable chunks, build momentum each quarter, and stay accountable to your future self.

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  • How to Run a New Year Career Audit Image
    January 13, 2026
    How to Run a New Year Career Audit
    Episode 2: Saniya Waghray Tyagi

    Before you set another career goal, hit pause — it’s time for a career audit. Career coach and product marketing pro Saniya Waghray Tyagi shares how to reflect on the past year, clarify what’s working (and what’s not), and set intentional goals that align your energy, environment, and ambitions for 2026.

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  • 3 in 30: 2026 Workplace Predictions Image
    January 06, 2026
    3 in 30: 2026 Workplace Predictions
    Episode 1: Lauren McGoodwin and Marnie Lemonik

    In this episode, Lauren and Marnie break down three major workplace predictions for 2026, drawing from leading reports by Indeed, Forbes, and McKinsey.  After a quick lookback on 2025, Lauren and Marnie dive deep into what’s ahead for the new year as it relates to job searching and larger workplace cultural shifts. 

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    I love listening to this podcast, especially when I'm in a work headspace at home! Every episode has actionable takeaways, big and small, that I can immediately apply to my career in HR. I especially enjoyed the episode on negotiating salary, as that is historically known as such a difficult and sensitive subject. However, the podcast broke down the conversation and made it less scary!

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