Career Warrior Podcast

This episode is for our Career Warrior Women. Since 2004, Dr. Lois P. Frankel’s New York Times bestseller has been an essential resource for women seeking advice and empowerment to stop sabotaging their careers and get ahead in the workplace. This completely updated and revised vital new 3rd edition is everything a modern working girl needs to get what she wants.

Though the workplace looks different than it did twenty years ago, women still face considerable challenges that men do not.

In today’s episode, we discuss talking points from the 3rd edition of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office, Dr. Lois P. Frankel teaches you how to reject the “nice girl” mentality, which manifests as a distinctive set of behaviors learned in girlhood that ultimately sabotage you as an adult, and still exists in today’s modern workplace. We’ll bring unconscious mistakes that could be holding you back in your career. Mistakes such as:

Mistake #4: Believing Negative Self-Talk. Counter negative messages with positive ones.
Mistake #26: Fear of Coming Across too Strong. Don’t dumb down, shut down, or tone down–be assertive!
Mistake #32: Not Calling Attention to Wins. You did the work, now let the people know.
Mistake #55: Poor Boundaries. If you’re going to work from home, set boundaries.
Mistake #85: Doing Instead of Leading. Picking up others’ slack becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Mistake #70: Allowing “Bropriation.” Never allow someone to claim your idea as their own.

You have the power to take control of your career without being controlling, to speak your mind while still being respected, and to chase your ambitions without fear or shame.

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Dont-Corner-Office/dp/1455546046
Connect with Dr. Lois Frankel on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drloisfrankel

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AI is everywhere in the job search—and it’s being marketed like crazy. But if you’ve tried using it, you know the truth: it’s confusing, overwhelming, and easy to misuse.
In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, Chris Villanueva—Founder & CEO of Let’s Eat, Grandma—pulls back the curtain on how to use AI responsibly and strategically in your job search without losing your voice, your sanity, or your results.

Chris breaks down where AI is powerful, where it’s dangerous, and how job seekers should actually be using tools like ChatGPT across their resume, cover letters, and outreach—especially as ATS systems continue to evolve.

You’ll hear real, practical examples, including:
How to use AI for job search lead generation
How AI fits into a smart job search strategy (and where it absolutely doesn’t)
A breakdown of advanced search tactics (including sourcing decision-makers) and how to ethically use that data
How to ask AI where you should apply if you’re feeling unclear or stuck
Using AI to check spelling, expose keyword gaps, and identify the right titles and nouns recruiters look for
How to tailor resume summaries and cover letters for specific roles without sounding robotic
When AI helps creativity—and when it quietly sabotages your chances

Chris also shares updates on how ATS systems are changing, what job seekers need to do differently in 2026, and why relying too heavily on AI can actually reduce intent and callbacks.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:
👉 Get a free resume critique at letseatgrandma.com—reviewed by real experts, not AI. (You’ll also be subscribed to our newsletter for ongoing job search insights.)
AI isn’t the enemy. But using it blindly might be.

GOOGLE QUERY EXAMPLE IN THE EPISODE: site:Linkedin.com/in "VP of Operations" "Austin" "@gmail.com" OR "@yahoo.com” OR “@hotmail.com” OR “@outlook.com” OR “@aol.com” OR “@icloud.com"

CHATGPT QUERY EXAMPLE FROM THE EPISODE: Format the data below into a table with these columns: Full name, Company name, Website URL, Email, Phone Number

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Most leaders strive for this praise but are thrown into the deep end - responsible for up to 260 meetings a year and expected to know how to motivate teams, navigate tough conversations, and drive results with little guidance.

This episode is all about becoming leadership. So if you’re trying to step into a new role or even just become a better boss, this episode is for you.

Today’s guest is Ashley Herd, former Head of HR North America at McKinsey, national keynote speaker, and LinkedIn Top Voice who has trained over 250,000 managers.

She has a new book coming out tomorrow, February 6th entitled, The Manager Method: A Practical Framework to Lead, Support, and Get Results (February 10, 2026 // Hay House), she helps managers at every level lead with confidence, navigate challenges, build strong teams, and avoid burnout.

Topics we explore in this episode:
Major challenges that managers face
Why you should challenge yourself to become a better leader. Shouldn’t real world experience be enough?
How a career quilt, a collection of career experiences, can shape you as a leader.
How the “Pause–Consider–Act” framework helps managers lead with confidence
Why leaders NEED to take time off
Ways a manager can stop micromanaging while keeping accountability high
How AI can make leaders more human by improving communication, time management, and connection

Resources Mentioned
ORDER ASHLEY’S BOOK, THE MANAGER METHOD: Managermethod.com/book
Connect on LinkedIn with Ashley Herd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/
Connect with Chris, the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/
Let’s Eat, Grandma — Resume writing services to help you stand out with clarity and confidence.

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AI tools are everywhere. Resume templates are getting longer. Applications are easier than ever to submit. And yet—fewer people are getting interviews.

In this episode of the Career Warrior Podcast, we break down what’s quietly going wrong on modern resumes—and why “doing what everyone else is doing” is now working against you.

You’ll hear how well-intentioned strategies are backfiring, why more effort doesn’t always mean better results, and how the job search has shifted in ways most professionals haven’t fully adjusted to yet. We’ll also talk about where candidates are losing credibility without realizing it and what actually cuts through the noise in today’s crowded market.

If you’re a mid-to-senior level professional applying for roles and wondering why your resume isn’t opening doors like it used to, this episode will help you recalibrate before you waste another month applying the same way.
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As we kick off a new year, it’s not enough to hope things get better at work—you need a plan.

In this episode, we break down 5 practical ways to hit the ground running, whether you’re staying put, eyeing a promotion, or quietly preparing for your next move. The job market has shifted, managers are stretched thin, and “business as usual” career advice no longer cuts it. This is about being intentional, strategic, and realistic.
You’ll learn how to:
Have a clear, adult conversation with your boss about intent—without making it awkward or risky
Revisit your accomplishments (even the messy ones) and turn last year into leverage
Use a simple Start / Stop / Continue exercise to create momentum fast
Set income goals that don’t rely solely on your current job
Identify roles you actually want—and talk to insiders who can help you get there

If you’re job seeking, we’ll also cover one of the most powerful (and underused) networking questions you can ask—and how to set the intention so people actually help you.

Get more help on your applications from Let’s Eat, Grandma

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