Work in Progress: Corporate Career Podcast

Welcome to the group chat about corporate life you actually want to be in.Work in Progress is where ambitious professionals get an insider’s take on how work really works, from managing up and navigating office politics to building visibility and bouncing back from burnout.Hosted by CJ Jennings-Hope, she breaks down the unspoken dynamics of your 9-5—the feedback no one gives you, the power plays you didn’t see coming, and the career moves you could be making. IfNew episodes every Monday.Follow the podcast on Instagram at @workinprogressthepodcast

Work in Progress: Corporate Career Podcast is a business podcast hosted by CJ Jennings-Hope, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

CJ Jennings-Hope hosts Work in Progress: Corporate Career Podcast, a business show with 29 episodes published.

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  Worried You’re Next? How to Stay Ready After a Layoff Round

  Aug 4, 202519 minS0

  <p>Layoffs happened and you’re still here. Now what?</p><p>It’s an awkward place to be. You’re relieved… but also anxious, maybe even a little guilty?</p><p><br></p><p>This week’s Work in Progress episode is for the ones left behind. We’re talking survivor’s guilt, role security, and how to prep for what’s next without burning out.</p><p><br></p><p> Learn how to:</p><p>Interpret the why behind your company’s layoffs</p><p>Quietly recession-proof your resume, finances, and strategy</p><p>Turn this moment of fear into future l...

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  Episode #27

  Laid Off? Here’s What to Do First

  Jul 28, 202513 minS1

  <p>Layoffs are everywhere right now—from Big Tech to companies you thought were rock solid. And even if it hasn’t hit you yet, it could.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’ve been laid off and you’re not sure what to do next, you’re not alone. In this episode of Work in Progress, we walk through three steps to help you get back on your feet—from navigating the emotional fallout, to getting your finances in order, to finding momentum again.</p>

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  Episode #27

  The Hidden Cost of Being the Only Woman on the Team

  Jul 14, 202547 minS1

  <p>What happens when you speak up about harassment—and the team goes silent? In this episode, guest host Elsie Rodriguez joins CJ to talk about what it’s really like to be the only woman in a male-dominated workplace. From second-guessing yourself to being punished for standing up, this is the conversation that too many women are having quietly. We’re saying it out loud.</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with us on social! </p><p>Instagram: workinprogressthepodcast</p><p>Threads: workinprogressthepodcast</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Elsie and Nothing But Love on Spotify, Apple or over o...

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  Episode #26

  Career Boosting Hobbies | Skill Stacking for Corporate

  Jun 30, 202531 minS1

  <p>Hobbies can super-charge your career. Guest co-host Yvonne Pearson joins CJ to show how museums, concerts and content creation translate into real corporate skills—discipline, delegation and data-driven marketing included.</p><p><br></p><p>How can museum hopping, concert stalking, and content creation make you a sharper operator at work? In this episode of Work in Progress, guest co-host Yvonne Pearson (Coffee With Yvonne / Pink Dollhouse Marketing) joins CJ to unpack the hidden career ROI of their favorite “side-quests.” From podcasting workflows that streamline delegation to SZA’s pop-up lip-gloss launch that nails experiential marketing, we draw a straight...

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  Episode #25

  Networking with Coworkers: The Practical Guide

  Jun 23, 20259 minS1

  <p>Flying solo, CJ Jennings-Hope unpacks why carefully-crafted relationships—not oversharing—fast-track your promotions. She introduces the Cup-of-Sugar Rule for knowing when a coworker bond is strong enough to swap favors, then shares a two-topic conversation hack that lets even introverts build strategic visibility without spilling their life story.</p><p><br></p><p>Stick around for a special announcement on the new formats coming to Work in Progress—and how they’ll help you thrive at work even faster.</p>

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