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  • How to Say No to Career Opportunities That Dont Fit

    How to Say No to Career Opportunities That Dont Fit
    2026/06/08
    In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the uncomfortable but essential skill of turning down career opportunities that don't align with your long-term goals. Using the real-world example of a senior product manager who declined a VP role at a high-growth startup because it required relocating to a city her family didn't want to move to, they unpack the psychological and professional reasons we say yes when we should say no. They discuss the concept of 'opportunity cost' in career moves, the sunk cost fallacy of time invested in a job hunt, and a simple framework called the 'Three-Gate Test' to evaluate any offer: does it fit your values, your skills, and your life? Lucas shares data from a 2023 LinkedIn survey showing that 42 percent of professionals regretted accepting a job that didn't match their stated priorities. Luna challenges the fear of missing out that drives bad decisions. They also explore how declining gracefully can actually strengthen your professional reputation and leave doors open. The episode closes with practical scripts for saying no without burning bridges. #CareerCoaching #HowToSayNo #OpportunityCost #CareerDecisions #JobOffer #ProfessionalBoundaries #SayingNo #CareerGrowth #ThreeGateTest #LinkedInSurvey #Regret #ValuesFit #Relocation #CareerStrategy #LucasAndLuna #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    6 分
  • How to Use Informational Interviews to Unlock Hidden Jobs

    How to Use Informational Interviews to Unlock Hidden Jobs
    2026/06/08
    Most job openings are never posted. Lucas and Luna explore how strategic informational interviews — not networking events, not cold DMs — can surface unlisted opportunities and reshape your career trajectory. They break down a specific method used by a mid-career marketing professional who landed a senior role at a Fortune 500 company without a formal application. Learn the exact framing, the three-question structure, and how to follow up without being pushy. Plus, a realistic look at what to do when the person you want to talk to doesn't reply. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck relying on job boards and wants to tap into the hidden market. #InformationalInterviews #HiddenJobMarket #CareerAdvice #JobSearchStrategy #Networking #CareerDevelopment #JobHunt #ProfessionalGrowth #MarketingCareer #Fortune500 #CareerCoaching #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips #CareerPivot #HiddenOpportunities Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Use a Career Sabbatical to Recharge and Refocus

    How to Use a Career Sabbatical to Recharge and Refocus
    2026/06/07
    In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the strategic use of a career sabbatical—not as a luxury gap year, but as a deliberate tool for recharging and refocusing your professional trajectory. They discuss how to negotiate a sabbatical with your current employer, what to actually do (and not do) during the time off, and how to re-enter the workforce with renewed clarity. Featuring a real-world example of how a marketing director used a three-month sabbatical to pivot from corporate to consulting. Practical, specific, and grounded in real conversations with HR leaders and career coaches. #CareerSabbatical #CareerBreak #CareerRecharge #CareerPivot #CareerStrategy #WorkLifeBalance #Negotiation #EmployeeBenefits #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Coaching #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #BurnoutPrevention #JobSatisfaction #CareerChange Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • How to Use a Career Journal to Track Progress and Decisions

    How to Use a Career Journal to Track Progress and Decisions
    2026/06/07
    In this episode of Career Coaching with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the power of keeping a career journal to document your professional journey, track decisions, and gain clarity. They discuss a specific framework called the 'Career Decision Log' that one listener uses to log every major career move, the rationale behind it, and the outcome. Lucas shares a real example of a marketing manager who used her journal to identify a pattern in her job dissatisfaction and made a strategic pivot. They also touch on how journaling can help in performance reviews and salary negotiations by providing concrete evidence of achievements. The conversation includes practical tips on how to start a career journal without it feeling like a chore, and how to use it to spot trends in your own behavior and decisions. By the end, listeners will have a clear, actionable method to begin tracking their career trajectory today. #CareerJournaling #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #DecisionMaking #SelfReflection #CareerStrategy #JobSatisfaction #PerformanceReview #SalaryNegotiation #CareerPivot #CareerClarity #MindfulCareer #CareerTracking #CareerCoaching #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #ProfessionalCoaching Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Ask for a Promotion When You Don't Fit the Job Description

    How to Ask for a Promotion When You Don't Fit the Job Description
    2026/06/06
    Episode 35 of Career Coaching with Fexingo tackles a tricky scenario: you've been doing the work of a higher role for months, but when you ask for the title and the pay, HR says you don't meet the formal qualifications. Lucas and Luna explore a specific case—a marketing manager at a mid-size B2B SaaS company who lacks the '8 years of experience' requirement for a director role despite leading the team for a year. They break down the strategy: how to negotiate a 'development plan promotion' using a career contract, leverage your track record of results, and recast your experience as 'equivalent capability.' They also discuss when to walk away if the company won't budge. If you're caught between your actual work and an outdated job spec, this episode gives you a concrete framework. #PromotionStrategy #CareerContract #JobDescription #Negotiation #CareerAdvancement #HR #Qualifications #B2BSaaS #MarketingManager #DirectorRole #CareerCoaching #WorkplaceSkills #CareerGrowth #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • How to Use a Career Pivot Without Starting Over

    How to Use a Career Pivot Without Starting Over
    2026/06/06
    Lucas and Luna explore the career pivot — not the dramatic, start-from-scratch version, but the strategic shift that builds on your existing skills. Lucas breaks down the career pivot of Satya Nadella at Microsoft, who moved from a search-engine team to leading Azure, using his engineering and business development experience. They discuss how Nadella's pivot was less about reinvention and more about recontextualizing his strengths. Luna shares a story about a marketing director who pivoted to product management at a SaaS company, leveraging her customer research skills. The hosts walk through a three-step framework: audit your transferable skills, identify the overlap zone between your current role and your target, and test the pivot with a low-risk project. They also talk about the psychological hurdles — feeling like an impostor or fearing you're losing momentum. By the end, listeners understand that a career pivot can be a natural evolution, not a radical departure. #CareerPivot #CareerStrategy #SatyaNadella #Microsoft #TransferableSkills #CareerChange #ProfessionalDevelopment #CareerCoaching #ImpostorSyndrome #SkillsAudit #CareerGrowth #JobTransition #ProductManagement #MarketingDirector #Azure #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Handle a Career Plateau Without Quitting

    How to Handle a Career Plateau Without Quitting
    2026/06/05
    Episode 33 of Career Coaching with Fexingo tackles the career plateau—the period where your job feels stable but stagnant, with no growth or new challenges. Lucas and Luna discuss how to recognize a plateau versus a burnout, using the example of a mid-career marketing manager at a Fortune 500 company who felt stuck after three years of consistent but unchanging performance. They walk through a step-by-step framework: first, auditing your current role for learning opportunities using the 70-20-10 rule (70% experiential learning, 20% social learning, 10% formal training). Then, they cover how to have a constructive conversation with your manager using a 'growth contract'—a written list of three new projects or skills you want to develop in the next six months, tied to business goals. They also discuss the option of internal mobility, citing data that employees who make internal moves are 3.5 times more likely to be engaged. Finally, they share a specific tactic: the 'lateral growth' strategy, where you take on a cross-functional assignment outside your core duties, like the marketing manager who spent two hours a week helping the analytics team and eventually got promoted into a hybrid role. The conversation ends with a reflection on the difference between a plateau and a comfort zone. #CareerPlateau #CareerGrowth #JobStagnation #ProfessionalDevelopment #InternalMobility #GrowthContract #LateralGrowth #CareerStrategy #WorkplaceAdvice #JobSatisfaction #CareerCoaching #LucasAndLuna #Fexingo #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerAdvice #PodcastEpisode #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Use a Career Coach Without Wasting Your Money

    How to Use a Career Coach Without Wasting Your Money
    2026/06/05
    Career coaching is a booming industry, but not every coach delivers value. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the specific questions to ask before hiring a coach, the red flags that signal a waste of money, and how to set up a coaching engagement that actually moves your career forward. They discuss the difference between coaching, mentoring, and therapy, and share a simple framework for evaluating whether a coach is right for you. Lucas brings data from a 2025 industry survey showing that only 38% of coaching clients felt their investment paid off within six months, and explains how to be in that minority. Luna shares a story about a friend who hired a 'career strategist' who turned out to be a recent graduate with no actual experience. Practical, skeptical, and useful for anyone considering spending their own or their employer's money on career coaching. #CareerCoaching #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalDevelopment #HiringACoach #CareerGrowth #CoachingRedFlags #CareerStrategy #JobSearch #CareerChange #ExecutiveCoaching #MentorshipVsCoaching #ROI #CareerInvestment #PersonalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分