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Career & Leadership Real Talk

Hosted by Pamela Langan & Jacqui Jagger · business · EN · 174 episodes

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Welcome to Career & Leadership Real Talk; a weekly podcast full of guidance and advice for ambitious managers who are ready to take ownership of their career. It’s hosted by Pamela Langan, a job search coach and c.v. writing expert, and Jacqui Jagger, a mindset and leadership coach. We’re here for you if you want to have more impact, land a new job or get the promotion you know you deserve. There’s no high level, intellectual theory here – it’s a fluff-free zoneWe’ll be talking about how to stand out in your job search, how to hit the ground running in a new role and how to cope when things aren’t going *quite* the way you want at workIn our career clinic section we’ll answer real questions from listeners and our clients, and we’ll also share our take on books on the topics of careers, leadership, & management so you can decide which are worth your timeYou can connect with us on LinkedIn – feel free to DM us with any questions you’d like us to answer on the show! https://www.

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What is Career & Leadership Real Talk about?

Welcome to Career & Leadership Real Talk; a weekly podcast full of guidance and advice for ambitious managers who are ready to take ownership of their career. It’s hosted by Pamela Langan, a job search coach and c.v. writing expert, and Jacqui Jagger, a mindset and leadership coach.

Who hosts Career & Leadership Real Talk?

Career & Leadership Real Talk is hosted by Pamela Langan & Jacqui Jagger. The show has published 174 episodes to date.

What has Career & Leadership Real Talk covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep 174 - Communicate Like a Senior Leader The Habits That Make You Sound More Junior Than You Are" (19 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Ep 173 - How to Create a Culture of Accountability" (5 October 2026, 26 minutes), and "Ep 172 - Low Confidence at Work: The Four Things Killing Yours" (21 September 2026, 32 minutes).

How often does Career & Leadership Real Talk publish?

Career & Leadership Real Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 174 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Career & Leadership Real Talk?

Booking probability for Career & Leadership Real Talk is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Career & Leadership Real Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Career & Leadership Real Talk's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Career & Leadership Real Talk?

The strongest fits for Career & Leadership Real Talk are Business & Professional Training. Career & Leadership Real Talk has a business audience.

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Pamela Langan & Jacqui Jagger hosts Career & Leadership Real Talk, a business show with 174 episodes published.

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  • Episode #174

    Ep 174 - Communicate Like a Senior Leader The Habits That Make You Sound More Junior Than You Are

    Oct 19, 202636 min

    Have you ever been told you’re “not quite ready yet”, or that you need more gravitas, without anyone saying what that actually means? In this episode, we talk about the communication habits that can make capable...

  • Episode #173

    Ep 173 - How to Create a Culture of Accountability

    Oct 5, 202626 min

    When leaders say they want their team to "take more accountability", it often lands as a hunt for whose head will roll. In this episode, we unpack why that version of accountability actually gets in the way of delivery...

  • Episode #172

    Ep 172 - Low Confidence at Work: The Four Things Killing Yours

    Sep 21, 202632 min

    Confidence, self-doubt and imposter syndrome are some of the topics you listen to most, and there's a reason we keep coming back to them. In this episode we step back from the individual stories and look at what's...

  • Episode #170

    Ep 170 - How to Get Out of the Weeds and Think Strategically

    Aug 17, 202632 min

    In this episode, we're tackling a topic we know lands hard for so many of you: how to be strategic when your operational workload keeps dragging you back into the weeds. It's one we've covered from different angles...

  • Episode #169

    Ep 169 - Preparing for Promotion Conversations

    Aug 3, 202632 min

    You're doing brilliant work, you know you could probably do your boss's job, and you're still waiting for someone to notice. Sound familiar? In this episode, we unpack why performing well and waiting for the tap on the...

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  • Episode #168

    Ep 168 - DISC Personality Types: Building Confidence When Working with Different Styles

    Jul 20, 202642 min

    Ever felt like a colleague or your boss was speaking a completely different language, even though you're both talking about the same thing? This week we're joined by Gayle Tong, confidence coach and DISC practitioner...

  • Episode #167

    Ep 167 - Influencing Without Authority

    Jul 6, 202625 min

    Ever felt unheard when trying to get buy-in from someone who doesn't report to you, or from a boss who just isn't responding to your usual approach? In this episode, we unpack influencing without authority: why it's...

  • Episode #166

    Ep 166 - Career Planning: Why the Plan in Your Head Isn't Working

    Jun 22, 202624 min

    Career planning is one of those things most of us know we should do and keep putting off. In this episode, we explore why it feels so much harder than it should be, and why the version most people have in their heads...

  • Episode #165

    Ep 165 - Underselling Yourself Communication Habits That Can Stall Your Career

    Jun 8, 202628 min

    In this episode, we explore a pattern Jacqui sees regularly in her coaching practice — capable, high-performing professionals who are inadvertently stalling their own careers by the way they talk about their work. Using...

  • Episode #164

    Ep 164 - Imposter Syndrome: Why It Gets Worse as You Get More Senior

    May 26, 202628 minS0

    <p>If you expected imposter syndrome to ease off as your career progressed, you're not alone, and you're probably wondering why it's doing the opposite. In this episode, we dig into why imposter syndrome so often...

  • Episode #163

    Ep 163 - Bouncing Back From Negative Feedback

    May 11, 202628 minS0

    <p>Receiving negative feedback is something every leader faces — but nobody really teaches you how to handle it well. In this episode, we talk about why your reaction to negative feedback matters more than you might...

  • Episode #162

    Ep 162 - Why You Can't Say No at Work (And What It's Costing You)

    Apr 20, 202625 minS0

    <p>If you've ever found yourself completely overwhelmed, running on empty and wondering how you got here, this episode is for you. We're exploring why so many leaders struggle to say no. Not because they're weak or...

  • Episode #161

    Ep 161 - When a Team Member Undermines You - How to Recognise It and What to Do

    Apr 7, 202628 minS0

    <p>Managing a team member who's being disrespectful is one of the most confidence-shaking situations a leader can face, precisely because it's so hard to name. Is it a conduct issue? A personality clash? Or is it you...

  • Episode #160

    Ep 160 - Senior Panel Interviews: How to Prepare and Stand Out

    Mar 16, 202624 minS0

    <p>Panel interviews at senior level are a different beast — and if you go in preparing the same way you would for a mid-management role, you're likely to undersell yourself. In this episode, we break down exactly what...

  • Episode #159

    Ep 159 - How to Run Effective One-to-Ones

    Mar 2, 202632 minS0

    <p>We've all sat in a one-to-one that felt like a grilling rather than a genuine conversation. And if you're leading a team, you might be doing the same thing without even realising it. In this episode, we're sharing 10...

  • Episode #158

    Ep 158 - Why High Performers Burn Out (and the Strategic Move That Protects Your Career)

    Feb 16, 202621 minS0

    <p><br></p><p>Key points from this episode</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Useful Links</p><p>Join The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders</p><p>Connect with Pam on LinkedIn...

  • Episode #157

    Ep 157 - 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Your Job Search

    Feb 2, 202621 minS0

    <p>Whether you're facing redundancy, escaping a toxic environment, or ready for your next career move, asking yourself the right questions before you start can transform your entire job search experience. We share the...

  • Episode #156

    Ep 156 - 5 Mindsets Great Leaders Adopt

    Jan 19, 202623 minS0

    <p>We're tackling something fundamental this week: the mindsets that separate good leaders from great ones. This isn't about productivity hacks or the latest leadership trend - it's about the inner game that determines...

  • Episode #155

    Ep 155 - New Year Career Goals: Connect With What You Actually Want

    Jan 5, 202621 minS0

    <p>We're kicking off 2026 with the second part of our reflect, connect, commit framework. If you haven't listened to our year-end reflection episode yet, go back and start there - you'll get much more from this one if...

  • Episode #154

    Ep 154 - Year-End Career Reflection: The Questions That Create Change

    Dec 22, 202529 minS0

    <p>As 2025 wraps up, we're sharing the end-of-year reflection process we use with clients: reflect, connect, commit. Most people rush straight to "what went wrong and what do I need to fix?" but they're missing the most...

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